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Animal Shelter-Related Research

Animal welfare professionals serving dogs, cats, and horses can use this data-backed information to enhance fostering, adoption, relocation, and other programs.

What's the Deal About Data?

Knowing what animals are coming into your shelter and why, and what animals are making it out alive (or not) are important keys to improve your performance.

A Pup Named Pumpernickel is ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance’s 500,000th Patient

As of October 11, 2022, half a million animals have been spayed and neutered by the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance (ASNA). The landmark patient was a puppy named Pumpernickel.

Free Adoptions: Why to Do Them, Finding Funding & Operational Considerations

Learn how free adoptions can lead to positive outcomes and significant benefits for animals and the community.

Creating SOPs

Find out what SOPs are, what they should contain, who benefits from having them and strategies for getting them written.

Best Ideas to Attract, Retain, & Grow Animal Shelter & Rescue Volunteers

Try these 10 resources, including articles and webinars, to attract, train, and retain your volunteers.

Implementing SOPs

Find out how to effectively use your SOP as a training tool.

Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to Map Animal Data

Read about the ASPCA’s research into Geographic Information Systems and how it can be a powerful lifesaving tool for shelters.

Fast Track Planning

Use this resource to better understand how to fast track your shelter population.

Cultivate Generosity from Within: Create a Giving Culture

Fundraising is a collective effort. Every staff member, from directors to care and administrative staff, plays a role in donor engagement.

Join The Rescue Effect