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Animal Shelter Population Rounds

One of the most effective ways of minimizing animals' length of stay is through the use of Population Rounds (also referred to as daily shelter rounds). Learn how, when, and why to perform this daily task.

How-to Guide, Tips and Videos for Leash Handling

Learn essential leash skills to care for shelter dogs through best practices taught at the ASPCA’s Adoption Center’s Canine Classroom.

Stress and Animal Protection Work

Animal welfare workers can find ways to harness the energy that comes with stress, create coping strategies for managers, and prevent staff burnout.

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!

2026 ASPCA Research Grants

ASPCA research grants develop cutting-edge knowledge in animal welfare. Learn more about this year's opportunities.

Canine Distemper Virus

Learn how to recognize and manage canines distemper virus.

Talking With Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue About Euthanasia

Find out how one well-established equine rescue makes end-of-life decisions—and download their sample euthanasia policy.

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.

ASPCA Shelter, Equine and Veterinary Consultations

Animal welfare staff, volunteers and veterinarians can submit questions to ASPCA experts in shelter medicine, behavior, spay/neuter, or equine welfare

How Individuals Can Volunteer with the NFDR Team

Join us in fighting cruelty. NFR looks for committed, qualified volunteers to help during deployments.