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Strengthening Pet Retention Through Safety Net Programs

Resources to help keep pets safe at home through supportive services.

Step 1: Choose a Coordinator

One of the six simple steps to starting your Adoption Ambassadors campaign.

Implement Feline Spectrum Assessment (FSA) at Your Shelter

The FSA resources page provides training modules, videos, a complete manual and forms so you can put the feline assessment to work in your shelter.

Step 6: Train Your Ambassadors

One of six simple steps to start your Adoption Ambassadors campaign.

Board & Leadership

Use these resources to create a customer-focused staff and board of directors.

Shelter Behavior Roundtables from the ASPCA Learning Lab

Learn strategies for improving the behavioral health of shelter dogs and cats with these online panel discussions.

8 Tips for Brushing Up Your Canine Communication Skills

Learn more about dog body language in order to conduct more predictive assessments, avoid bites and provide better quality of life for the canines in your care.

The Rescue Effect: Resources for Adopt A Shelter Cat Month

Approximately 6.5 million animals entered U.S. shelters in 2023—a record high. The work you do on the front lines every day is critical in caring for these animals in need. But it takes all of us to turn the tide and create a positive ripple throughout shelters nationwide.

ASPCA Vet Direct Safety Net Program Researches Increased Welfare, Retention of Owned Horses

Learn how Vet Direct, a program of the ASPCA Equine Welfare department, can provide basic care for owned horses with the help of local veterinarians.

Infection Control in the Shelter

Learn fundamental infection control concepts, including order of contagion, how disease transmission occurs, and how to prevent disease spread.

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