Search Search Search Topic Adoption & Placement Relocation & Transport (-) Reaching & Supporting Adopters Foster Care Promotions & Events Cruelty & Disasters Disaster Preparedness & Response Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Keeping Pets in Homes Safety Net Programs & Operations Active FiltersReaching & Supporting Adopters Group 9 Clear All Increasing the Odds of a Successful Adoption Discover the best ways to prepare and provide support for adopters bringing a new dog into their home. Moving Forward and Preparing for the Future: How Shelters Responded to COVID-19 Join our roundtable discussion about how 3 organizations managed the pandemic and what insights they will carry into the future. Adoption Ambassador Training Materials Download and customize this presentation to help guide your Adoption Ambassador trainings to get cats and dogs adopted safely direct from foster homes Tips to Make Dog Adoptions Stick Follow these tips from dog expert Patricia McConnell to help maximize the chance for a lasting dog adoption. How to Conduct No-Contact Animal Handoffs In the time of social distancing, learn how to properly conduct no-contact handoffs that reduce the risk for both the people and animals involved. How to Host A Virtual Adoption Event Learn how to use social media to host fun virtual adoption events for animals who are in foster homes or don’t show well at the shelter. 3 Tips for Pre-Approving Adopters Having more adopters than you have animals is a great problem to have. Follow these three tips to keep those potential adopters engaged and ready for when you do have their match. They Did It: Surprise Kitten Visit Forget fruit baskets—give the gift of kittens instead! This Illinois shelter showed up at local supporting businesses with kitty thank-yous in tow. 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. 10 Ways to Thank Animal Foster Families Try these free and low-cost tips to show gratitude for your animal shelter or rescue’s foster families. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next ›