Search Search Search Topic (-) Keeping Pets in Homes Return to Owner Safety Net Shelter Medicine Intake & Preventive Care Programs & Operations Managing People Resources Equine Welfare Keeping Horses Safe Spay/Neuter Active FiltersKeeping Pets in Homes Group 9 Clear All Pyometra Surgery and Access to Veterinary Care Research shows pyometra, a life-threatening infection in unspayed dogs and cats, can be safely treated without specialized care, thereby increasing access to veterinary care. Creating Thoughtful Community Collaborations that Support Pets and Their Owners Learn more about programs and services from animal welfare professionals that provide pet owners with the support they need to care for their pets. Join ASPCA Efforts to Keep People and Pets Together During Potential Housing Crisis Learn how you can join the ASPCA’s efforts to keep people and pets together amid a potential eviction crisis resulting from COVID-19 and get safety net resources for your community. A Study of Pet Owners’ Perceptions and Experiences with Community Veterinary Clinics Discover how low-cost or free community veterinary clinics combined with compassionate communication can break down barriers for underserved pet owners. Empower Owners, Engage Your Community to Boost RTO Looking for ways to increase the numbers of lost dogs returning to their owners? Read about a winning model that empowers pet owners and the wider community. A Spectrum of Care is the Antidote to One Dog’s Mysterious Illness Pets have better outcomes when veterinarians provide a wide range of treatment options—otherwise known as a spectrum of care. They Did It: Hired a Social Worker for Their Animal Shelter Gateway Pet Guardians hired a Community Support Manager to support the people and pets in their community Why Animal Shelters Support Better Policies for Veterinary Telemedicine Veterinary telemedicine is an excellent way to help increase access to vet care for pets and can help keep pets in homes and out of animal shelters.