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Research

Starting with the philosophy that “every number is a wet nose,” the team researches lifesaving models and shares successful programs with the field.

ASPCA Cornell Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference Online Courses

The ASPCA® Shelter Medicine courses are a unique educational opportunity for veterinarians and other animal welfare professionals to learn from our field of highly regarded speakers.

Canine Distemper Virus

Learn how to recognize and manage canines distemper virus.

Animal Behavior Pathway Resources

If you have questions or comments about these behavior pathway resources and tools, please email shelterbehavior@aspca.org. We also hope you will let us know how these behavior pathway resources are used in your organization!

Safety Net

These resources can help you keep pets in homes by providing owners with behavioral and housing help, as well as viable rehoming options.

Infection Control in the Shelter

Learn fundamental infection control concepts, including order of contagion, how disease transmission occurs, and how to prevent disease spread.

Volunteer Management Tips for Equine Adoption Organizations

Discover tips to recruit, train, and keep volunteers coming back to maximize your organization’s impact on the horses in your care.

They Did It: Reinvented How They Talk About Behavior in Shelter Animals

Two experts provide examples and tools for messaging behavior in shelter animals that can be easily implemented into daily operations.

ASPCA Open-Access Publishing Fund (OAPF)

The ASPCA invites applicants for the ASPCA Open Access Publishing Fund (OAPF). This fund is designed to support the dissemination of results of innovative and impactful animal welfare research.

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.