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Four Paths to Adoption Success

Patricia McConnell offers simple tips in four key areas that can help smooth the transition period for your adopters and their new pets.

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.

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.

ASPCA® Adopt a Horse Month Resources

Use our equine resources to prepare horses for adoption, welcome new and existing horse owners to your agency, make effective matches, and support adopters post-adoption.

How to Collect Animal Data

Read these guidelines on finding out why animals are coming into your shelter and why not enough of those animals are making it out alive.

They Did It: Engaging Visitors to Help Prevent URI in Shelter Cats

Prevent URI in cats with this ingenious community engagement and education program from Nevada Humane Society.

Adoption Ambassadors Resource Hub

Find a collection of resources to help get animals adopted directly from volunteer foster homes.

How to Determine a Kitten’s Age

This four-step process will help you find a kitten's age. (Plus, print out our poster and keep it handy for accurate aging!)

ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Behavior Team

The ASPCA works with both the victims of animal cruelty cases and the animal perpetrators of serious attacks against people.

Choosing and Working with Offsite Adoption Partners

Here’s how to find community partners to help you create a successful offsite cat adoption program.

Join The Rescue Effect