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The Rescue Effect: Shelter Toolkit Overview

Find ideas for increasing adoptions through events, marketing your animals, and connecting your community to your important mission.

Feline Panleukopenia

Learn about feline panleukopenia and how to manage it in an animal shelter setting.

The Rescue Effect: Resources for Adopt A Shelter Cat Month

Approximately 6.5 million animals entered U.S. shelters in 2023—a record high. The work you do on the front lines every day is critical in caring for these animals in need. But it takes all of us to turn the tide and create a positive ripple throughout shelters nationwide.

The Rescue Effect: Tools & Resources for Animal Shelters

Join The Rescue Effect campaign in 2025. We're providing shelters and rescues the tools and resources they need to increase critical adoption, foster and community engagement without having to change any processes or policies.

National Capabilities for Animal Response in Emergencies (NCARE) Survey Results

Read the groundbreaking ASPCA survey that shows the readiness of U.S. cities and counties to mobilize on behalf of animals in case of disaster.

They Did It: Creating More Vertical Space for Cats

To provide more enrichment for the cats in their care, this California shelter installed a new climbing wall.

5 Toxins That Can Cause Blindness in Cats and Dogs

A few toxins can cause blindness, and the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center presents a primer so you can effectively treat a patient’s exposure.

New York State Animal Population Control Program

This low-cost spay/neuter grant program is administered by the ASPCA on behalf of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.

How to Host a Dog Talent Show at Your Shelter

Learn how a talent show for dogs is a fun and engaging way to showcase animals who are available for adoption.

Doggy Day Outs, Field Trips & Short-Term Fosters: Reducing Stress in Shelter Dogs While Increasing Volunteers and Adoptions

Discover simple and effective strategies to involve your community in volunteer outings that help reduce stress for shelter dogs and increase adoptions.