Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations Board & Leadership Fundraising Managing People Resources Managed Admission Volunteers Keeping Pets in Homes Return to Owner Safety Net Spay/Neuter Surgery Patient Care Clinic Flow Clinic Administration Grants Equine Welfare Equine Adoption Equine Cruelty & Disasters Keeping Horses Safe Shelter Medicine Programs & Services Shelter Medicine at the ASPCA Shelter Medicine Support ASV Guidelines Intake & Preventive Care Nutrition Vaccination Population Management Specific Medical Conditions Feline Retroviruses Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Canine Parvovirus Infectious Disease Outbreak Management Understanding Disease Spread Isolation vs. Quarantine Sanitation How-To Guides Cleaners & Disinfectants Facility Use & Design Foster Animal Health Care Overall Guidelines Surgery & Dentistry Toxicology & Poison Control Cruelty & Disasters Disaster Preparedness & Response Animal Cruelty Investigations Animal Fighting Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Adoption & Placement Relocation & Transport Reaching & Supporting Adopters Community Cats Foster Care Promotions & Events Clear All 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. Shelter Behavior & Enrichment Discover easy and inexpensive ways to make enrichment a part of your everyday routine. Make A Doggie Enrichment Box This Pittsburgh shelter came up with a super-portable enrichment idea that’s simple and quick to put together for instant canine fun. Bird Housing, Enrichment and Care Learn how to provide a high quality of life for the birds in your shelter and foster homes. Adoption Promotions for Harder-to-Place Dogs and Cats Download our easy-to-use promotion guide and help senior pets, special needs, and long-stay animals find loving homes. Dog Enrichment Recipes: Icies Enhance animals’ experiences at your shelter by providing a wide variety of treat-based enrichment ideas. Try this flavorful icy treat today! Scent Games for Canine Enrichment Keeping dogs enriched while they are in your care is crucial to their well-being. Try out our DIY scent game made with free and inexpensive materials. They Did It: ‘Name Your Price’ Cat Adoption Event Think holding a “Name Your Price” adoption event means no income? Think again! One small shelter in Minnesota tried it with great success! 17 Shelter Dog Enrichment Recipes Learn how to make 17 enrichment recipes to maintain canines’ behavioral and mental health while they wait for their adoptive homes. 5 Free (Or Darn Close) Feline Enrichment Ideas Here are some ideas for enrichment on the cheap. Pagination Previous page ‹ previous Page 1 Page 2 Current page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page next ›