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Meet-and-Greet Experiences that May Impact Dog and Cat Adoption

Discover dozens of research-based factors that can increase—or decrease—a shelter animal’s likelihood of getting adopted as a result of an in-person or virtual meet-and-greet.

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.

Understanding NIMS and ICS

The National Incident Management System is an approach to incident management that can apply to emergencies of all types and sizes.

Animal Shelter Facility Use and Design

Good facility design can help prevent disease transmission, allow for efficient workflow, and improve the overall welfare of both people and animals.

Shelter Medicine and the ASPCA

Learn all about shelter medicine, which focuses on preventing disease so the end product is a healthy companion animal in a lifetime home.

APCC: Winter Hazards: Navigating Seasonal and Holiday Pet Toxins

Learn about common winter toxins for dogs and cats and how to treat them.

NTSI Zoomies: Contracts, Compensation & Collaboration: How to build an animal sheltering services contract that meets the needs of your community and your organization

Join us for an insightful session that will help your agency navigate the complexities of contracting for animal sheltering services.

Print and Post Kennel Signs for Common Situations

These kennel signs help you communicate important information about the animal inside in a variety of common shelter situations.

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

Hiring, Firing and Supporting Your Staff

Learn about hiring, firing, and support your staff, whether they are paid or volunteers.

Join The Rescue Effect