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Spay/Neuter Clinic Mentorship Network

We are proud to offer a range of training and mentorship options for HQHVSN and shelter spay/neuter clinics who are seeking to reduce shelter intake.

They Did It: Decreased Length of Stay with Post-Adoption Spay/Neuter Contracts

Learn how 1 shelter used post-adoption spay/neuter contracts to get pets into homes faster and open space for more animals in need.

A Pup Named Pumpernickel is ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance’s 500,000th Patient

As of October 11, 2022, half a million animals have been spayed and neutered by the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance (ASNA). The landmark patient was a puppy named Pumpernickel.

Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: Ideal Age for Spay Neuter in Dogs & Cats

Take a critical look at recent studies about when to spay and neuter dogs and cats.

Meow for Now: Kitten Health, Behavior, & Wellness

Elevate your kitten foster program with kitten health and behavior resources for staff and foster families, including intake protocols and downloads for determining a kitten’s age and tips on kitten socialization.

Compassion Fatigue & Resilience Resources for Animal Shelter Staff & Volunteer Wellness

Learn essential ways to stay healthy and resilient while working in animal welfare, including tips for managing stress and preventing burnout.

4 Tips to Raise Confident, Well-Adjusted Kittens

Download tips to help foster and adoptive families with kitten-care advice for trimming nails, riding in carriers, and socialization.

Comprehensive Reference Book: Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff

This must-have shelter medicine resource includes information on management, animal husbandry, veterinary care, disease prevention and behavior.

Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff

Get dog and cat behavior tips from leading experts in shelter medicine, applied animal behavior and shelter operations.

Building a Sensory Garden for Shelter Dogs: Enhancing Well-Being Through Stimulating Spaces

Learn how to create enrichment for shelter animals within a limited footprint and budget – especially helpful during the challenges of winter weather.

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