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6 Ways to Create a Sense of Community for Volunteers

Successful volunteer programs keep volunteers connected to each other and your agency. Try these six tips to keep volunteers in touch.

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.

Why Animal Shelters Support Better Policies for Veterinary Telemedicine

Veterinary telemedicine is an excellent way to help increase access to vet care for pets and can help keep pets in homes and out of animal shelters.

Tips for Managing Capacity Challenges from Oregon Humane Society

Oregon Humane Society offers useful tips for managing capacity for care and avoiding overcrowding.

Creating SOPs

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

Creating Thoughtful Community Collaborations that Support Pets and Their Owners

Learn more about programs and services from animal welfare professionals that provide pet owners with the support they need to care for their pets.

Volunteer Passports: The Gateway to Shelter Support

A simple, straightforward training tool introduces volunteers to shelter support tasks that have a high impact.

2025 ASPCA California Wildfire & Disaster Preparedness Fund

$5 million in grants are available in the ASPCA California Wildfire & Disaster Preparedness Fund for animal welfare organizations.

Fast Track Planning

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

Updating SOPs

Your SOP should be reviewed at least once a year by all staff, department supervisors and the director.

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