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Most Commonly Used Emergency & Disaster Acronyms

Disaster acronyms got you confused? Use our handy glossary to help you decipher what a JITT and a JFO are.

Disaster Response Training

Check out these online and in-person trainings to prepare you for emergency and disaster situations.

Animal Needs Assessment Tool Helps Tailor Community Support Services

Animal welfare concerns rarely exist in isolation. Use an Animal Needs Assessment tool to identify pet needs, guide community support and improve outcomes for people and pets.

2026 ASPCA New York Shelter Standards Implementation Grants

Apply for funding to support changes to facilities and operations that may be necessary to comply with the New York Companion Animal Care Standards Act.

Outbreak Management for Animal Shelters

Learn the critical components of outbreak management to improve animal care.

Animal Housing for Isolation and Quarantine

Learn the differences between isolating and quarantining animals to manage infectious disease and anticipate housing needs.

Helpful Links for Disaster Planning

Websites with excellent information and resources for those planning for or otherwise involved in the care of animals in disaster.

Acrylamide Exposure in Dogs and Cats

New research on the effects of acrylamide exposure in dogs and cats.

Canine Leptospirosis

Learn about Canine Leptospirosis, a zoonotic, bacterial infection that can be challenging in animal shelters.

Shelter Medicine and the ASPCA

Learn all about shelter medicine, which focuses on preventing disease so the end product is a healthy companion animal in a lifetime home.