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Tips on Creating Effective Adoption Contracts for Horses

Crafting an adoption contract that protects the animal—and doesn’t discourage people from adopting—is a crucial step in finding more homes for horses.

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.

They Did It: Surprise Kitten Visit

Forget fruit baskets—give the gift of kittens instead! This Illinois shelter showed up at local supporting businesses with kitty thank-yous in tow.

Empower Owners, Engage Your Community to Boost RTO

Looking for ways to increase the number of lost pets returning to their owners? Read about a winning model that empowers pet owners and the wider community.

How to Throw a Shelter Kitten Shower

These kitten shower ideas are intended to make kitten season a bit easier, help you recruit foster families—and bring some fun to your community.

Talking With Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue About Euthanasia

Find out how one well-established equine rescue makes end-of-life decisions—and download their sample euthanasia policy.

3 Tips for Setting Up a Temporary Shelter

In the event of a disaster or large-scale seizure in your community, follow these three tips from the ASPCA’s Field Investigations and Response Team (FIR).

They Did It: Reduced Length of Stay Through an Efficient Intake Process

Having an intake process that accurately and efficiently assesses individual horse’s needs helps you plan the pathway to the best outcome for the horse.

How to Talk TNR

Want to get your community on board with TNR? Talk it up this way.

National Capabilities for Animal Response in Emergencies (NCARE) Survey Results

Read the groundbreaking ASPCA survey that shows the readiness of U.S. cities and counties to mobilize on behalf of animals in case of disaster.