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Remembering Julie Morris, Animal Welfare Visionary

Julie Morris was a leader and visionary in the field of animal welfare, and news of her death is devastating. This is our tribute to her life and work

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.

ASPCA Opens Brooklyn Community Veterinary Center

Learn about the ASPCA’s most recent program providing access to veterinary care in Brooklyn.

They Did It: Ramped Up Pet Food Distribution Efforts Due to COVID-19

Learn how Columbus Humane expanded on their existing pet food distribution program to keep pets in their community well fed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 Tips to Support Kitten Foster Caregivers in Areas of High Shelter Intake

By supporting community members who are already providing foster care for kittens, animal welfare organizations can strengthen what’s already working.

2025 ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

The ASPCA is offering $2.5 million in grants to U.S. shelters by funding programs that support animal outcomes, animal psychological health and access to veterinary care.

They Did It: Equine Open Admission Shelter

Discover how 2 organizations moved to an open admission model to save equines and support their communities.

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.

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.

Research Shows Why Shelters Should Offer Free Cat Adoptions

Waive fees and adopters will come. The price tag – or lack thereof – doesn’t affect the love or longevity of an adopter’s relationship with a cat.