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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.

Foster Care

Save more lives with our foster care resources, including customizable dog and cat foster care guides, sanitation tips for foster homes, and more.

ASPCA Poison Control and Toxicology

Animal toxicology experts provide information for veterinarians on top toxins, medication, food, indoor and outdoor risks and treatment plans.

Adoption Ambassadors Resource Hub

Find a collection of resources to help get animals adopted directly from volunteer foster homes.

The Rescue Effect: Tools & Resources for Animal Shelters

Join The Rescue Effect campaign in 2025. We're providing shelters and rescues the tools and resources they need to increase critical adoption, foster and community engagement without having to change any processes or policies.

The Rescue Effect: Resources for Adopt A Shelter Cat Month

Approximately 6.5 million animals entered U.S. shelters in 2023—a record high. The work you do on the front lines every day is critical in caring for these animals in need. But it takes all of us to turn the tide and create a positive ripple throughout shelters nationwide.

Intake & Preventive Care

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

Virtual Adoption Resources

These resources will help you hold a successful online adoption event, with social media, behavior, promotion and logistical tips taking your shelter adoption process online

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.

Top 10 Deadliest Pet Poisons

Veterinarians can download and share the list of the most poisonous toxins for dogs and cats with their clients.