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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.

Talking with Matt Bershadker, President and CEO of the ASPCA

Check in with Matt Bershadker, President and CEO of the ASPCA, to learn about his animal welfare journey and his thoughts on where the field is headed.

They Did It: Raised More Than 25% of Their Annual Fundraising Goal During One Event

What made Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter’s signature “Dog Ball” fundraiser so successful? Executive Director Marla Caulk shares her tips.

Behavioral Rehabilitation of Extremely Fearful Dogs

Review research by the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center on the effectiveness of a behavior modification protocol that could reduce euthanasia in moderately to extremely fearful dogs, especially those from cruel and neglectful backgrounds

Sample Script: Orienting Volunteers to a Culture of Feedback

Download this simple script to help with volunteer management.

The Power of Purpose: How Knowing What You Believe Will Increase Your Impact

How do you increase the impact your work has on the your communities? This webinar looks at how exploring your values makes you more effective.

Improving Canine Quality of Life through Efficient, Low-Cost Dental Care

This webinar will present results from an ASPCA-funded study that investigated the impact of dental cleaning on the quality of life of canine patients.

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.

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.

Finding Foundations that Fund Animal Welfare

Check out this starter list of organizations that make giving animal-welfare grants part of their mission.

Join The Rescue Effect