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Animal Shelter Population Rounds

One of the most effective ways of minimizing animals' length of stay is through the use of Population Rounds (also referred to as daily shelter rounds). Learn how, when, and why to perform this daily task.

Tips for Reporting Animal Cruelty

Check out our 8 tips for reporting animal cruelty and share them with concerned community members.

Sample Animal Relocation Report and Checklists

Complete these customizable Animal Transport Report and Pre- and Post-Transport Safety Checklists before and after every transport to ensure you are following your agency’s transport protocols.

Help Choose Future Featured ASPCA Experts

Are you an animal welfare professional or shelter volunteer? We’d love to learn what topics are important to you! Let us know.

Heartworm in Animal Shelter Populations

Clinical signs, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of heartworm in dogs, especially those housed in an animal shelter, are discussed.

ASPCA Veterinary Forensic Science Center Externship

Apply for the Forensic Externship in Gainesville, Florida, and be immersed in forensic veterinary science with expert mentorship and real-world applications.

Animal Shelter Disaster Response Resources

We’ve compiled a list of essential resources to help animal shelter staff navigate the immediate challenges following a natural disaster.

ASPCA Poison Control Top 10 Pet Toxins of 2022

Find out which toxins resulted in the most calls to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center in 2022.

ASPCA Launches Julie Morris Shelter Medicine Residency Program

Learn about the three-year training program, approved by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP), for licensed veterinarians interested in developing deep expertise in the practice of shelter medicine.

Animal Weight Monitoring Form

This form can help shelter staff monitor the weight fluctuations of individual animals.

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