Search Search Search Topic (-) Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Keeping Pets in Homes Return to Owner Safety Net Adoption & Placement Reaching & Supporting Adopters Foster Care Shelter Medicine ASV Guidelines Programs & Operations Spay/Neuter Active FiltersEnrichment & Behavior Group 9 Clear All How Shelter Pets Benefit from “Real-Life” Rooms Three animal welfare organizations with real-life rooms--where adoptable pets can relax and decompress--share the benefits, challenges, and recommendations for such spaces. Hiding Places Mean Happier Cats Down time is crucial for good feline mental and physical health, and we've got some ideas on how to give it to 'em. They Did It: Enhanced Cageless Cat Housing with Local Landmark Décor The San Francisco SPCA describes how pets and people benefit from cleverly designed replicas of iconic landmarks in their shelter. Upcycle Enrichment Ideas Using Donated Items Learn easy (and free) ways to build enrichment for shelter animals to reduce stress, provide mental stimulation, and improve behavior. 7 Ways to Reduce Stress When Handling Dogs and Cats Register for 7 Ways to Reduce Stress When Handling Dogs and Cats to assist you with getting animals exactly where you want them to be while keeping them safe and comfortable. 7 Ways to Reduce Stress When Handling Dogs and Cats Register to receive 7 mini-lessons on hands-off techniques for moving animals in shelter and clinic settings. The Daily Change-Up Mackenzie’s Animal Sanctuary incorporates in-kennel canine enrichment into daily activities like cleaning kennels and feeding. Dog Enrichment Resources Shelter enrichment programs help reduce stress and decrease hyper-arousal, depression, and obsessive/compulsive behavior. Tips for Socializing a Puppy Follow these two creative tips for socializing puppies during periods of social distancing. Stressbuster: Canine Sleepovers Find out how one shelter reduces stress for dogs without entirely removing them from the adoption floor. Pagination Previous page ‹ previous Page 1 Current page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next page next ›