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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.

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.

Top 10 Tips for Effective Animal Shelter Employee Recognition & Appreciation

Learn how to integrate staff recognition into your operations to show appreciation for your staff’s commitment and improve engagement and retention.

COVID-19 Animal Welfare Survey Offers View of Future Shelter Operations

A survey of shelters and rescues during the pandemic revealed challenges, lessons learned, and new approaches to help dogs and cats going forward.

ASPCA Learn: Supporting Animal Welfare Professionals Through Enhanced Online Learning

ASPCA Learn is our online Learning Management System (LMS) that will support a more impactful learning and knowledge-sharing experience.

Legislative Advocacy for Animals!

The ASPCA’s Government Relations team will explain pressing animal welfare legislation and ways agencies can be part of the effort for stronger laws.

Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: The Updated ASV Guidelines: Practical Guidance for Animal Welfare Organizations

Join Dr. Lauren Overman and Dr. Elizabeth Berliner to discuss the second edition of The Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ (ASV) Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters and learn bite-sized strategies for improving welfare in your organization.

Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies #2: Leveraging Animal Transport and Networking to Save More Dogs and Cats

Join the Northern Tier Shelter Initiative to discuss transport and relocation best practices, along with tips for connecting with potential relocation partners.

NTSI Zoomies: Contracts, Compensation & Collaboration: How to build an animal sheltering services contract that meets the needs of your community and your organization

Join us for an insightful session that will help your agency navigate the complexities of contracting for animal sheltering services.

How to Use Whiteboards to Share Information about Shelter Animals

Sharing information about animals in your care is critical. Use these tips for creating effective whiteboards—and get a few ideas for other ways to convey important information visually.