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Innovations in Emergency Sheltering

Learn how to operate a successful emergency animal shelter during a large scale cruelty case or a natural disaster.

Non-Emergency Surgery

Get the latest COVID-19 recommendations on eliminating non-emergency surgery in shelter pets.

Emergency Foster Resources

Use these fostering resources to help you recruit and manage fosters during an emergency like the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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.

Determining National Emergency Veterinary Response Capabilities

Get insights into the emergency veterinary capabilities in your area and across the country.

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Are Your County and State Ready to Respond to an Animal Emergency?

Find out how your shelter and state compares to others on disaster readiness, and get updates about the NCARE survey

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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.

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).

Emergency Preparedness Guide for Pet Owners

This emergency pet preparedness guide helps to ensure pets are well cared for even during a crisis. Share it with your community now!

Emergency Relief Funding Opportunity for Animal Welfare Agencies

Get details about the ASPCA Emergency Relief funding opportunity in response to COVID-19 impacts and learn how animal welfare agencies can apply.