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Shelter Medicine Consults and Support for Animal Shelters

Contact the ASPCA Shelter Medicine Services team for help with questions ranging from parvovirus to sanitation to population management.

Medicating Picky Eaters

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

3 Tips for Intake and Operations at a Temporary Shelter

Managing a temporary shelter can be an overwhelming task. Follow these three tips from the ASPCA’s Field Investigations and Response Team (FIR)

New Study: High-Intensity TNR Could Mean Over 30 Times Fewer Cat Deaths

A new study estimates over 30 times fewer feline deaths could be seen with high-intensity TNR programs.

Building a Sensory Garden for Shelter Dogs: Enhancing Well-Being Through Stimulating Spaces

Learn how to create enrichment for shelter animals within a limited footprint and budget – especially helpful during the challenges of winter weather.

Sample Documents for Cruelty Cases

These documents can help you collect and document the evidence in an animal cruelty case that will be needed for a successful prosecution.

Guiding Dogs Through Spay/Neuter Intake & Examination

This video series will show you how to safely and comfortably handle, approach, and guide dogs through spay/neuter procedures including approach, determining alteration status, and intake.

Pets as Gifts Can Safely Increase Holiday Adoptions

Learn how promoting pets as gifts can get more shelter animals adopted using research-backed techniques that save lives.

Five Tips for Naming Animals At Intake

What’s in a name? A lot! Here’s a boost of inspiration to assist you in the animal naming process.

Gentle Cat Handling at Spay/Neuter Clinics

These videos show how to minimize stress while gently handling cats in a spay/neuter clinic.

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