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Animal Behavior Pathway Resources

If you have questions or comments about these behavior pathway resources and tools, please email shelterbehavior@aspca.org. We also hope you will let us know how these behavior pathway resources are used in your organization!

Tools and Guidelines for Shelter Animals in Foster Care

Find guidelines and protocols to help you and your volunteers keep shelter animals healthy during their time in foster.

Animal Shelter-Related Research

Animal welfare professionals serving dogs, cats, and horses can use this data-backed information to enhance fostering, adoption, relocation, and other programs.

Vaccination in Shelter Animal Populations

Check out these vaccination protocols for shelter animals, including frequency standards and how to vaccinate special populations.

The Rescue Effect: Animal Shelter Resources

Approximately 6.5 million animals entered U.S. shelters in 2023—a record high. The work you do on the front lines every day is critical in caring for these animals in need. But it takes all of us to turn the tide and create a positive ripple throughout shelters nationwide.

Vaccination in Animal Shelter Populations

Access in-depth information on best practices for vaccinating animals in a shelter setting to manage population health.

Animal Shelter Population Rounds

One of the most effective ways of minimizing animals' length of stay is through the use of Population Rounds (also referred to as daily shelter rounds). Learn how, when, and why to perform this daily task.

Heartworm in Animal Shelter Populations

Learn how to prevent and treat heartworm in shelter animals.

Takin’ It To The Heart Part 2: New Insights on Managing Heartworm Disease in Shelter Animals

Understand how to best tackle common problems of heartworm disease in shelter animals with this informative webinar presented by Dr. Brian DiGangi.

Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Just-in-Time Tune-Ups to Get Animals Adopted

Need to help your shelter animals get ready for adoption? Join our expert panel to discuss best practices when deciding if an animal is adoptable and ready to find a new home.