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Heartworm in Animal Shelter Populations

Learn how to prevent and treat heartworm in shelter animals.

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.

Managing People Resources

This section contains tips and tools to help you hire, manage and, if necessary, correct the people who help you get the work done of saving lives.

Four Paths to Adoption Success

Patricia McConnell offers simple tips in four key areas that can help smooth the transition period for your adopters and their new pets.

Are Breed-Specific Laws Effective?

How best to deal with dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs can be a confusing and touchy issue.

ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center

The ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center works with undersocialized and fearful dogs. The Learning Lab offers live and online behavior training.

What Is Ivermectin?

Discover how ivermectin is used in veterinary medicine and the potentially harmful side effects caused by accidental exposure in pets.

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.

Feline Enrichment

Make feline enrichment a part of every cat’s day with these simple and clever ideas, many of which can be folded into your regular shelter routine.

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.

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