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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.

Intake Diversion Program for Horses

Discover an equine intake diversion program that rehomes horses directly from their current owners to new adoptive homes.

They Did It: Decreased Length of Stay with Post-Adoption Spay/Neuter Contracts

Learn how 1 shelter used post-adoption spay/neuter contracts to get pets into homes faster and open space for more animals in need.

10 Ways to Celebrate Halloween with Shelter Animals

Here’s some spook-tacular inspiration from your colleagues in the animal welfare field—all treats, no tricks! Have some Halloween fun at your shelter this year.

They Did It: Enhanced Cageless Cat Housing with Local Landmark Décor

The San Francisco SPCA describes how pets and people benefit from cleverly designed replicas of iconic landmarks in their shelter.

Volunteer Management Tips for Equine Adoption Organizations

Discover tips to recruit, train, and keep volunteers coming back to maximize your organization’s impact on the horses in your care.

5 Ways to Engage Potential Horse Adopters

Learn 5 ways to keep potential equine adopters engaged with your organization and committed to adopting when you don’t have a horse who fits their needs.

How-to Guide, Tips and Videos for Leash Handling

Learn essential leash skills to care for shelter dogs through best practices taught at the ASPCA’s Adoption Center’s Canine Classroom.

Research Shows Why Shelters Should Offer Free Cat Adoptions

Waive fees and adopters will come. The price tag – or lack thereof – doesn’t affect the love or longevity of an adopter’s relationship with a cat.

Strategies for Placing Special Needs Horses

If you're finding homes for special needs horses, check out these winning suggestions and strategies from equine rescues.