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Updating SOPs

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

Top 10 Tips for Responding to Negative Comments

When faced with negative comments, remember the 3 Cs: context, consistency and case-by-case. Here are tips on fielding hits from blogs, forums or Facebook.

Fast Track Planning

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

2024 ASPCA Hurricane Response & Relief Grants Initiative

To support animals and communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the ASPCA is offering $1 million in grants to cover expenses of animal welfare and other organizations supporting disaster response and relief.

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.

Personalized Training Helps Empower, Retain Volunteers

Read Ark-Valley’s tips on how getting personal gets the most out of your volunteers.

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.

3 Tips to Train Volunteers with Staying Power

Follow these three training tips to ensure your volunteers are prepared for duty—and that they stick around for the long term.

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.

Access to Veterinary Care Online Courses

Learn from colleagues working to elevate AVC, about their approaches, successes, and lessons, with engaging topics ranging from incorporating AVC in veterinary education to challenges facing the field.

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