Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Shelter Medicine Programs & Services ASV Guidelines Intake & Preventive Care Population Management Specific Medical Conditions Infectious Disease Sanitation Facility Use & Design Foster Animal Health Care Surgery & Dentistry Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Equine Welfare Equine Adoption Equine Cruelty & Disasters Keeping Horses Safe Cruelty & Disasters Disaster Preparedness & Response Animal Cruelty Investigations Animal Fighting Programs & Operations Board & Leadership Fundraising Managing People Resources Managed Admission Volunteers Adoption & Placement Relocation & Transport Reaching & Supporting Adopters Community Cats Foster Care Promotions & Events Spay/Neuter Surgery Patient Care Clinic Flow Clinic Administration Keeping Pets in Homes Return to Owner Safety Net Grants Toxicology & Poison Control Clear All The Rescue Effect: Animal Shelter Resources 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. Animal Shelter Disaster Response Resources We’ve compiled a list of essential resources to help animal shelter staff navigate the immediate challenges following a natural disaster. 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. Relocation Interview with Second Chance Animal Services, Destination Shelter for ASPCA’s Milestone Transport Second Chance Animal Services and “Almost Home” destination for transported pets Top 10 Tips for Effective Animal Shelter Employee Recognition & Appreciation Learn how to integrate staff recognition into your operations to show appreciation for your staff’s commitment and improve engagement and retention. Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Tracking Behavioral Observations in Shelter Animals Enhance your organization’s methods for collecting and utilizing behavioral observations in shelter animals. How Animal Shelters Can Partner with Shopping Malls to Increase Adoptions and Donations Partner with a retail mall to increase adoptions and find homes for special needs pets. How to Take Animal Sheltering Operations Online During a Crisis Get tips for hosting virtual event, online adoptions fundraisers during the COVID-19 crisis. Recognizing & Responding to Infectious Diseases in Animal Shelters Discover a wealth of resources to help you navigate infectious diseases in an animal shelter, including disease response, sanitation, and PPE. Foster Care Save more lives with our foster care resources, including customizable dog and cat foster care guides, sanitation tips for foster homes, and more. Pagination Previous page ‹ previous … Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Current page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 … Next page next ›