Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations Board & Leadership Fundraising Managing People Resources Managed Admission Volunteers Keeping Pets in Homes Return to Owner Safety Net Spay/Neuter Surgery Patient Care Clinic Flow Clinic Administration Grants Equine Welfare Equine Adoption Equine Cruelty & Disasters Keeping Horses Safe Shelter Medicine Programs & Services Shelter Medicine at the ASPCA Shelter Medicine Support Board Certification ASV Guidelines Intake & Preventive Care Nutrition Vaccination Parasite Control Population Management Specific Medical Conditions Feline Retroviruses Ringworm Canine Parvovirus Heartworm Infectious Disease Outbreak Management Understanding Disease Spread Isolation vs. Quarantine Sanitation How-To Guides Cleaners & Disinfectants Facility Use & Design Foster Animal Health Care Overall Guidelines Surgery & Dentistry Toxicology & Poison Control Cruelty & Disasters Disaster Preparedness & Response Animal Cruelty Investigations Animal Fighting Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Adoption & Placement Relocation & Transport Reaching & Supporting Adopters Community Cats Foster Care Promotions & Events Clear All Shelter Medicine at the ASPCA The ASPCA’s Shelter Medicine Services (SMS) team works to improve the health and welfare of animals by strengthening shelter medicine programs and expanding access to veterinary care. Tips on Creating Effective Adoption Contracts for Horses Crafting an adoption contract that protects the animal—and doesn’t discourage people from adopting—is a crucial step in finding more homes for horses. Five Steps to a Better Adoption Experience Download This PDF details five steps to a better adoption experience, and can help you find good homes for your animals while taking a more conversational approach. Virtual Animal Adoption Meet and Greet Example Wondering what a virtual meet-and-greet straight from your foster family’s home looks like? Check out this video example. 10 Tips for Hosting Virtual Equine Adoption Events Follow these tips to generate exposure for your adoptable horses and help them find their new homes. 4 Tips for Prepping Animals Before a Big Adoption Event Preparing your animals for a large-scale event is a big undertaking. Use these four tried-and-true tips from your colleagues in the field. Adoption Ambassadors Resources: Take-Home Checklist This checklist will ensure your Adoption Ambassadors are leaving your shelter with all the supplies they need to care for and market their foster pets. ASPCA Poison Control: Springtime Hazards Dangerous to Pets In this webinar, Tina Wismer, from the ASPCA will discuss potential springtime toxins for cats and dogs. Learn about seasonal dangers while earning free CE credit. ASPCA Poison Control Overview of Common Toxidromes and Their Management Learn about common toxidromes encountered in veterinary medicine in this 1 hour session. 5 Tips for Choosing a Big Adoption Event Location Where you hold a large-scale adoption event can play a big part in its success. Follow these five tips from your colleagues in the field. Pagination Previous page ‹ previous … Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Current page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 … Next page next ›