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10 Tips for Being a Powerful Advocate for Pit Bulls

Discover 10 ways to advocate for pit bull-type dogs, including adoption campaigns and resources for adopters.

Policies and Positions of the ASPCA®

Our policies and positions take into consideration an animal's physiological, behavioral, social and emotional needs

Improve the Shelter Experience for Adopters

Wisconsin Humane Society improves the adoption experience, from first impression to post-adoption follow-up.

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.

Are Breed-Specific Laws Effective?

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

The Overdose Dangers of Calcium Channel Blockers

Calcium channel blockers are cardiac drugs that are commonly used in veterinary medicine. They are also the cause of common, dangerous overdoses in pets.

Why Animal Shelters Support Better Policies for Veterinary Telemedicine

Veterinary telemedicine is an excellent way to help increase access to vet care for pets and can help keep pets in homes and out of animal shelters.

Research Comparing Costs of Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) and Euthanasia

Learn about the relative costs of trap-euthanize vs trap-neuter-return and when they can decrease the population of community cats!

Advocating for Meaningful Animal Welfare Policies Through Storytelling

Storytelling is a powerful way to showcase your lifesaving efforts and motivate lawmakers to remove barriers to keeping pets and people together.

National Capabilities for Animal Response in Emergencies (NCARE) Survey Results

Read the groundbreaking ASPCA survey that shows the readiness of U.S. cities and counties to mobilize on behalf of animals in case of disaster.

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