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Recent Research by the ASPCA®

ASPCA research studies offer timely insights into how pets shape family and community wellbeing, the realities of animal cruelty intervention in urban settings, and the most urgent questions we must answer to improve access to veterinary care.

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.

Don’t DEET That Dog!

Bugs may be pesky, but DEET can be deadly. Pass this info on to your adopters or veterinary patients!

How to Facilitate Dog Adoptions Directly from Foster to Adoptive Homes

Download and customize protocols to help facilitate dog adoptions directly from foster to adoptive homes.

They Did It: Doggy Day Out

Read about one agency's Doggy Day Out program that lets volunteers take dogs on trips of their choosing like hikes, beach trips, dinners and even sleepovers.

Managing People Resources

This section contains tips and tools to help you hire, manage and, if necessary, correct the people who help you get the work done of saving lives.

Food Guarding in Shelter Dogs

An ASPCA study provides a compelling argument against euthanizing dogs who display food guarding.

10 Tips to Promote Senior Pets

Prospective adopters often overlook senior pets in favor of younger animals. Here are 10 tips gleaned from animal welfare organizations to help get older pets adopted.

5 Tips to Keep Funds Coming in During Fee-Waived Adoptions

Use these five tips to keep funds coming in during fee-waived adoption promotions.

How to Use Food to Socialize Kittens

Food is the most important tool used in the socialization process. Here is a step-by-step guide to petting and playing with kitty as he eats.