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The Rescue Effect: Tools & Resources for Animal Shelters

Join The Rescue Effect campaign in 2025. We're providing shelters and rescues the tools and resources they need to increase critical adoption, foster and community engagement without having to change any processes or policies.

Research

Starting with the philosophy that “every number is a wet nose,” the team researches lifesaving models and shares successful programs with the field.

Adoption Ambassadors Resources: Adopter Hot Spots

This customizable download can be used to help Adoption Ambassadors and foster volunteers connect with potential adopters at hot spots around town.

Return to Owner

Discover strategies for returning pets to their owners, including ID tags, microchips, and community resources for lost and found pets.

ASPCA Veterinary Medicine Training Programs

Apply for veterinary professional opportunities, including externships, internships, residencies, and hands on training for vets and veterinary technicians. Specialties include spay/neuter, toxicology, forensics, and community and shelter medicine.

Support for Shelter Medicine Professionals

Explore resources and expertise available to those interested in or practicing shelter medicine.

Policies and Positions of the ASPCA®

Our policies and positions take into consideration an animal's physiological, behavioral, social and emotional needs

They Did It: Adopted Out More Horses During Adopt a Horse Month

Discover how Adopt a Horse Month helped 2 organizations boost adoptions, making room to help more equines in their community.

Sample Documents for Cruelty Cases

These documents can help you collect and document the evidence in an animal cruelty case that will be needed for a successful prosecution.

Shelter Medicine Programs and Services

Enhance your expertise in shelter medicine with professional development, publications, and direct support from the ASPCA’s Shelter Medicine Services team.