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The Best Holiday Gift of All

A sleighful of articles about shelters who adopt out pets as gifts around the holidays—enough to make any Grinch’s heart grow and fill!

Pets As Gifts: Just Do the Math

There is just no data to support that we should be denying the adoption of a dog or cat to a person who wants to gift a pet to a loved one.

The Giving Tree, Shelter Style

Who says money (and donations) don’t grow on trees!

Pets As Gifts: How Are You Working the Media?

Listen as Anne Reed of Wisconsin Humane Society helps flip the script on Pets as Gifts.

Pets As Gifts: Just Show ’Em the Data

Dr. Emily Weiss is sharing some powerful data, old and new, to help bust the myth that pets shouldn’t be given as gifts.

Gifts in Kind Help Your Bottom Line

Claire Sterling is back to share tips for maximizing the value of these important donations.

small white dog smiling in pink gift box

Holiday Heroes Provide Short-Term Foster Care

Try a short-term fostering program over the holidays (or any time) to engage new volunteers!

They Did It: Holiday Pet Delivery

Spread some feels—and earn mega publicity—by delivering pets to doorsteps this holiday season!

’Tis the Season To Be Thankful

As we enter the season of thanks, the ASPCA’s Julie Morris encourages you to share your gratitude with your coworkers, friends and family. You may be surprised at the incredible impact this can have—and Julie shares the research to prove it.

Top 5 Holiday Dangers for Pets

Presents, decorations and visitors can put pets at risk during the holidays. Share these safety tips with shelter visitors or clinic clients.