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The True Cost and Value of Pet Adoptions

Learn how Washoe County achieved a live release rate of over 90% by dramatically increasing pet adoptions and engaging their community.

Animal Care

In this section you’ll find a wealth of downloads, tips and webinars for aging and sexing kittens, making right immunization choices, and much more.

Early-Age Care for Foster Animals

Dr. Sandra Newbury discusses early age foster care for puppies and kittens, from neonates to 8-weeks old.

Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters

Review the ways the Association of Shelter Veterinarians Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters can be a tool for shelters.

Foster Care

Save more lives with our foster care resources, including customizable dog and cat foster care guides, sanitation tips for foster homes, and more.

Getting Shelter Animals Ready for Foster Care

Learn about preventive treatments, as well as medical / behavioral assessment screening before and after foster care placement.

Clinic Resources, Other Animal Care & Hazards

Information on treating pets other than cats and dogs can be found here, along with a variety of in-clinic resources.

Why Standards of Care Matter to Shelter Animals

This is an introduction to the Association of Shelter Veterinarians' guidelines for standards of care and kicks off a 13-part webinar series.

Foster Care Contact Sheet

Animal Rescue League of Boston uses this form to help ensure their fosters can reach them 24/7. You can download a copy right here.

Preventive Health Care & Vaccinations

When vaccination protocols are appropriately developed and properly applied, they can be among the most important and lifesaving tools available to shelters.