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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.

Choosing and Working with Offsite Adoption Partners

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

4 Harmful Thanksgiving Foods for Pets

Keep your animals safe. Find out how to treat Thanksgiving pet poisons, including onions, garlic, turkey bones, bouillon and baked goods.

Common Human Snack Toxicities in Pets

While the dangers of pets ingesting chocolate are well known to pet owners, the risks of other snacks—like grapes and raisins—may not be. Learn what to do if you’re presented with an animal who has ingested these common people foods.

Medicating Picky Eaters

Learn tricks to get even the finickiest eaters to successfully take the medications that will help them the most.

Top Tips For Treating Feline Intoxications

When it comes to problematic ingestions dogs are the usual suspects, but the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center advises not to forget about cats.

They Did It: Hired a Social Worker for Their Animal Shelter

Gateway Pet Guardians hired a Community Support Manager to support the people and pets in their community

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.

Ice Melt Toxicity in Pets

Learn the symptoms and treatments for ice melt ingestion in pets. Plus, discover pet-friendly alternatives to melting snow and ice.

What's the Deal About Data?

Knowing what animals are coming into your shelter and why, and what animals are making it out alive (or not) are important keys to improve your performance.