Search

Clear All

Adoption & Placement

From fostering to fee-waived to open adoptions, this section is teaming with tips, how-tos and tools to help you–and your fosters—find homes for more animals.

Decorative Kitten Nail Caps as an Alternative to Declawing

Decorative nail caps for cats and kittens can help start conversations about declawing alternatives

They Did It: Tips For a Thriving On-Deck Foster System

Find out how two shelters use an on-deck foster program to get animals into homes quickly and efficiently while reducing the burden on staff.

Print and Post: Kitten Sexing Job Aid

This super useful poster allows you to determine kitten gender (a sometimes tricky business) at a glance.

Print and Post: The Five Freedoms

This full-color poster features the internationally recognized Five Freedoms that spell out humane treatment of animals.

Urine Drug Screens for Pets: What You Need to Know

Is an OTC urine drug screen effective in treating animals who may have been exposed to drugs? The APCC says "yes" and explains how and why they should be used.

GIS Video: How to Find Dirty Address Data

Have you been thinking about starting a GIS project at your shelter? Gathering the right data can help target the most at-risk animals in your community.

Serving Horses in Your Community with Strategic Intake Policies

Use these intake strategies to help more horses in your community.

Sample Foster Recruitment Flyer

Use this foster recruitment flyer as inspiration to create your own and enlist your community in saving lives.

Pet-Friendly Housing Resources

Find a variety of pet-friendly housing resources to support pet owner challenges and keep pets in their homes.

Join The Rescue Effect