Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations Board & Leadership Fundraising Managing People Resources Managed Admission Volunteers Keeping Pets in Homes Return to Owner Safety Net Spay/Neuter Surgery Patient Care Clinic Flow Clinic Administration Grants Equine Welfare Equine Adoption Keeping Horses Safe Shelter Medicine Programs & Services Shelter Medicine at the ASPCA Board Certification ASV Guidelines Intake & Preventive Care Nutrition Vaccination Population Management Specific Medical Conditions Feline Retroviruses Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Canine Parvovirus Heartworm Infectious Disease Outbreak Management Testing & Diagnosis Understanding Disease Spread Isolation vs. Quarantine Sanitation How-To Guides Cleaners & Disinfectants Facility Use & Design Foster Animal Health Care Overall Guidelines Surgery & Dentistry Toxicology & Poison Control Cruelty & Disasters Disaster Preparedness & Response Animal Cruelty Investigations Animal Fighting Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Adoption & Placement Relocation & Transport Reaching & Supporting Adopters Community Cats Foster Care Promotions & Events Clear All Infection Control in the Shelter Learn fundamental infection control concepts, including order of contagion, how disease transmission occurs, and how to prevent disease spread. Shelter Medicine and the ASPCA Learn all about shelter medicine, which focuses on preventing disease so the end product is a healthy companion animal in a lifetime home. New ASPCA Survey: Vast Majority of Dogs and Cats Acquired During Pandemic Still in Their Homes As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, 90% of dogs and 87% of cats are still in their homes. ASPCA Survey Shows 83% of Pet Owners Are Impacted by Disasters, Fewer Than Half Have Preparedness Plans New survey data released by the ASPCA underscores the importance of planning for pets ahead of disasters such as flooding, winter storms, tornadoes, and wildfires. They Did It: Increased Horse Adoption and Decreased Length of Stay with Customer-Friendly Adoption Policies Learn how one adoption agency was able to help more at-risk horses by welcoming new adopters and transferring in more community members’ horses. Humane Handling of Cats: How To Do 4 Safe & Effective Holds Copy these cat holds to ensure the safety of felines in your care—and your own safety and comfort as well. Join the ASPCA Veterinary Engagement Team (VET) to Help Shape Animal Welfare Policy Veterinarians who join the ASPCA Vet Advocacy Team can contribute their voices to policy changes that can improve the lives of animals nationwide. 5 Tips to Support Kitten Foster Caregivers in Areas of High Shelter Intake By supporting community members who are already providing foster care for kittens, animal welfare organizations can strengthen what’s already working. Feline Fostering Q&A with the ASPCA Los Angeles Foster Program Start a foster program or grow your current program with tips from the ASPCA Los Angeles Foster Program. Provide a Spectrum of Care to Increase Veterinary Access to More Clients Read about the importance of access to veterinary care and how it can help improve animal outcomes, empower pet owners, and help with veterinarian burnout. Pagination Previous page ‹ previous Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Current page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page next ›