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Retention of Pet ID Tags and Outcomes for Lost Pets

If shelters provide ID tags and put them on adopted or found animals, the likelihood immediately improves that those pets, if lost, will return home.

ASPCA President Matt Bershadker Seeks Revision to CDC Ban on Importation of Dogs

A recent Center for Disease Control (CDC) temporary ban on the importation of dogs from over 100 countries could have a negative impact on rescue organizations

Most Common Toxicologic Causes of Tremors in Dogs

The ASPCA Poison Control Center lists the most common toxicologic causes of tremors in dogs, grouped by type of item — medicine, food, etc.

How Shelter Pets Benefit from “Real-Life” Rooms

Three animal welfare organizations with real-life rooms--where adoptable pets can relax and decompress--share the benefits, challenges, and recommendations for such spaces.

Step 4: Decide What to Provide & Gather Supplies

One of the six simple steps to starting your Adoption Ambassadors campaign.

COVID-19 Animal Welfare Survey Offers View of Future Shelter Operations

A survey of shelters and rescues during the pandemic revealed challenges, lessons learned, and new approaches to help dogs and cats going forward.

Relocation & Transport

Create or expand a relocation program with advice, tips and webinars from your colleagues with successful programs.

They Did It: Reinvented How They Talk About Behavior in Shelter Animals

Two experts provide examples and tools for messaging behavior in shelter animals that can be easily implemented into daily operations.

4 Holiday Plants That Cause More Worry Than Warranted

Some holiday plants get a bad rap that’s not necessarily deserved. This list can help you calm fears and provide accurate info.

Holiday Heroes Provide Short-Term Foster Care

Try a short-term fostering program over the holidays (or any time) to engage new volunteers!

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