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Shelter Behavior Roundtables from the ASPCA Learning Lab

Learn strategies for improving the behavioral health of shelter dogs and cats with these online panel discussions.

ASPCA Learning Lab

The ASPCA Learning Lab’s mission is to elevate behavioral healthcare for dogs and cats in animal shelters by providing free online and in-person training to staff and volunteers.

3 Tips for Keeping Foster Families Engaged

Foster families are a key part of any shelter or rescue’s operations. Check out these tips to help keep both your potential and current foster families excited and engaged.

Cruelty & Disasters

From cruelty investigation and prosecution to disaster response training to emergency sheltering and evacuation plans, this section is filled with resources.

Sample Plans for Evacuation and Sheltering

These three sample plans can be adapted for your needs to help you prepare for animal emergencies, including evacuations and temporary sheltering.

Special Delivery: Bringing Pets Right to Doorsteps

Learn how pets as gifts – delivery included! – has been a lifesaving success in Santa Fe.

8 Tips for Effectively Communicating During a Crisis

Learn tips to engage the community during urgent and crisis situations when your animals (and staff) need it most.

Managing People Resources

This section contains tips and tools to help you hire, manage and, if necessary, correct the people who help you get the work done of saving lives.

Intake & Preventive Care

Preventive care and intake best practices are critical for animal health in shelters.

Support for Shelter Medicine Professionals

Explore resources and expertise available to those interested in or practicing shelter medicine.