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What Animal Data Do You Need?

Read these recommendations for basic information to collect about the animals you serve and services your shelter offers.

Cruelty & Disasters

From cruelty investigation and prosecution to disaster response training to emergency sheltering and evacuation plans, this section is filled with resources.

HQHVSN Surgery Basics

These resources provide detailed instructions on some surgery basics involved with high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter.

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.

Implementing SOPs

Find out how to effectively use your SOP as a training tool.

Programs & Operations

We’ve provided information to help you fill your many roles as well as forms and samples useful for hiring & firing, volunteer management, and fundraising.

Adoption & Placement

From fostering to fee-waived to open adoptions, this section is teaming with tips, how-tos and tools to help you–and your fosters—find homes for more animals.

Canine Influenza Virus: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Control

Be prepared for canine influenza virus, or "kennel cough" before an outbreak happens. Learn about diagnostic, treatment and control here.

Tips for Treating Baclofen and Metaldehyde Poisoning in Dogs and Cats

Use these lifesaving tips from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control to treat baclofen and metalhyde poisonings in dogs and cats.

Cleaning and Disinfecting Dog and Cat Transport Crates and Vehicles

Watch these how-to videos for helpful tips on sanitizing crates and vehicles used to transport shelter animals.