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Research on Fee-Waived Animal Adoptions

Thinking about offering free adoptions? Research confirms that fee-waived cats are just as loved as ones with a price tag.

Read And Relax: Animal Enrichment Program

At the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, volunteers read to dogs to provide enrichment and reduce stress.

Remembering Julie Morris, Animal Welfare Visionary

Julie Morris was a leader and visionary in the field of animal welfare, and news of her death is devastating. This is our tribute to her life and work

Maddie’s Fund Awards Dr. Lila Miller the 2021 Avanzino Leadership Award

Discover how Dr. Lila Miller championed the field of shelter medicine and received a leadership award from a prominent animal welfare organization.

5 Uses for QR Codes in Animal Shelters

Learn how your animal shelter can use QR codes to increase adoptions and manage your operations more efficiently.

Marketing Checklist for Animal Shelters and Rescues

Use this marketing checklist to make sure your adoptable dogs and cats are getting maximum exposure to potential adopters.

What Animal Data Do You Need?

Read these recommendations for basic information to collect about the animals you serve and services your shelter offers.

Animal Behavior

From working with fearful dogs to reading cat body language, this section contains resources to help you communicate with and better care for animals.

Animal Fighting

Humans in every part of the country and many different types of communities perpetuate the heinous practice of forcing animals to fight.

Integrated Care in Animal Shelters: What It Is and Easy Ways to Implement

Learn how to align medical, operations and behavior to deliver high-quality care.