Search Topics Programs & Operations Board & Leadership Grants Cruelty & Disasters Disaster Preparedness & Response Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Clear All Disaster Response These resources can help you prepare for and mobilize during times of crisis, whether natural or man-made. Cruelty & Disasters From cruelty investigation and prosecution to disaster response training to emergency sheltering and evacuation plans, this section is filled with resources. Most Commonly Used Emergency & Disaster Acronyms Disaster acronyms got you confused? Use our handy glossary to help you decipher what a JITT and a JFO are. ASPCA National Field & Disaster Response NFDR's primary goal is to remove animals from crisis situations created by natural disasters or by animal cruelty. 2026 ASPCA Research Grants ASPCA research grants develop cutting-edge knowledge in animal welfare. Learn more about this year's opportunities. How to Collect Animal Data Read these guidelines on finding out why animals are coming into your shelter and why not enough of those animals are making it out alive. Stress and Animal Protection Work Animal welfare workers can find ways to harness the energy that comes with stress, create coping strategies for managers, and prevent staff burnout.