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ASPCA Learning Lab

The ASPCA Learning Lab’s mission is to elevate behavioral healthcare for dogs and cats in animal shelters by providing free online and in-person training to staff and volunteers.

Personal Protective Equipment Posters and How-To Video

These posters show each piece of personal protective equipment (PPE), how to put it on and take it off, and can be placed where infectious disease is present.

A Study of Pet Owners’ Perceptions and Experiences with Community Veterinary Clinics

Discover how low-cost or free community veterinary clinics combined with compassionate communication can break down barriers for underserved pet owners.

How to Host a Dog Talent Show at Your Shelter

Learn how a talent show for dogs is a fun and engaging way to showcase animals who are available for adoption.

Are Breed-Specific Laws Effective?

How best to deal with dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs can be a confusing and touchy issue.

Video: How to Spot Clean Dog Kennels

Watch the video, then download our step-by-step instructions to share with your staff and volunteers.

Contract Language for Unaltered Animal Adoptions

Add this language to your adoption contract when adopting out unaltered animals in order to release your organization from liability and ensure the adopter will spay/neuter the animal when services are available.

Decision-Making Cheat Sheet

Learn how to prioritize your animal sheltering work by answering these simple questions.

New ASPCA Survey: Vast Majority of Dogs and Cats Acquired During Pandemic Still in Their Homes

As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, 90% of dogs and 87% of cats are still in their homes.

Recognizing Signs of Infectious Disease in Animal Shelters

Looking for a quick guide to common infections in a shelter setting? This helpful print-and-post reference comes complete with photos of disease symptoms.