Search Search Search Topic (-) Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Keeping Pets in Homes Return to Owner Safety Net Adoption & Placement Reaching & Supporting Adopters Foster Care Programs & Operations Spay/Neuter Shelter Medicine Active FiltersEnrichment & Behavior 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. Upcycle Enrichment Ideas Using Donated Items Learn easy (and free) ways to build enrichment for shelter animals to reduce stress, provide mental stimulation, and improve behavior. How Shelter Pets Benefit from “Real-Life” Rooms Three animal welfare organizations with real-life rooms--where adoptable pets can relax and decompress--share the benefits, challenges, and recommendations for such spaces. Assessing Canine Behavior in the Shelter: Input from Multiple Sources Recent research supports the view that gathering information from a variety of sources results in a more accurate picture of the individual dog. Shelter Animal Behavior and Enrichment Courses from ASPCA Learning Lab Shelter staff and volunteers will benefit from these short online courses designed to enrich the lives of shelter dogs and encourage good behavior. They Did It: Creating More Vertical Space for Cats To provide more enrichment for the cats in their care, this California shelter installed a new climbing wall. Book Buddies: Kids Read to Cats Animal Rescue League of Berks County's Book Buddies program is a hit: Cat adoptions have increased, and the program went viral when it was picked up by the news DIY Cat Tower Learn how a shelter gave their cats a space for play and privacy without breaking the bank. They Did It: Doggy Day Out Read about one agency's Doggy Day Out program that lets volunteers take dogs on trips of their choosing like hikes, beach trips, dinners and even sleepovers. Spa Day for Kitteh Shelter Cat Enrichment Ideas Using everyday items like toothbrushes, paint rollers, outgrown children’s socks, oil pans, and T-shirts, you can pamper and comfort your felines. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next page next ›