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How to Start or Elevate an Adoption Ambassadors Program

Exciting things can happen when shelters and rescues empower foster parents to market and directly adopt out their own foster dogs! Learn Adoption Ambassadors step-by-step.

Canine Communications Series II

With this 3-part webinar series you will learn to interpret what dogs are communicating so you can interact with them appropriately.

Feline Enrichment

Make feline enrichment a part of every cat’s day with these simple and clever ideas, many of which can be folded into your regular shelter routine.

Three Tips for Reducing Barking in the Shelter

Yes, it’s possible to reduce barking in your shelter! Try these three tips for some peace and quiet—and peace of mind.

Read And Relax: Animal Enrichment Program

At the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, volunteers read to dogs to provide enrichment and reduce stress.

Research Behind Adoption Ambassadors

Research conducted by the ASPCA has found that empowering fosters to find adopters is a simple and powerful strategy for saving more lives.

They Did It: Easy & Accessible Cat Enrichment

Download these easy conversation guides to help with nonjudgmental animal shelter adoption counseling that uses positive, inclusive language to build trust and increase adoptions.

Meow for Now: Kitten Health, Behavior, & Wellness

Elevate your kitten foster program with kitten health and behavior resources for staff and foster families, including intake protocols and downloads for determining a kitten’s age and tips on kitten socialization.

Heartworm in Animal Shelter Populations

Clinical signs, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of heartworm in dogs, especially those housed in an animal shelter, are discussed.

ASPCA Research Index

Scan a complete list of all ASPCA research currently published on ASPCApro covering veterinary, cruelty, behavior, sheltering topics, and more.

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