Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations Board & Leadership Fundraising Managing People Resources Managed Admission Volunteers Keeping Pets in Homes Return to Owner Safety Net Spay/Neuter Surgery Patient Care Clinic Flow Clinic Administration Grants Equine Welfare Equine Adoption Keeping Horses Safe Shelter Medicine Programs & Services Shelter Medicine at the ASPCA Board Certification ASV Guidelines Intake & Preventive Care Nutrition Vaccination Population Management Specific Medical Conditions Feline Retroviruses Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Canine Parvovirus Heartworm Infectious Disease Outbreak Management Testing & Diagnosis Understanding Disease Spread Isolation vs. Quarantine Sanitation How-To Guides Cleaners & Disinfectants Foster Animal Health Care Overall Guidelines Surgery & Dentistry Toxicology & Poison Control Cruelty & Disasters Disaster Preparedness & Response Animal Cruelty Investigations Animal Fighting Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Adoption & Placement Relocation & Transport Reaching & Supporting Adopters Community Cats Foster Care Promotions & Events Clear All Animal Shelter Pathway Planning Pathway planning is an important process to maintain the shelter population within its capacity for humane care and support the welfare of the animals in our care. Shelter Medicine at the ASPCA The ASPCA’s Shelter Medicine Services (SMS) team works to improve the health and welfare of animals by strengthening shelter medicine programs and expanding access to veterinary care. The Rescue Effect: Tools & Resources for Animal Shelters Join The Rescue Effect campaign in 2025. We're providing shelters and rescues the tools and resources they need to increase critical adoption, foster and community engagement without having to change any processes or policies. The Rescue Effect: Resources for Adopt A Shelter Cat Month 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. Open-Admission Centers Provide Options for Equines, Owners in Need This article explores the impact and opportunities of an open-admission relinquishment program for equines. How to Determine a Kitten’s Age This four-step process will help you find a kitten's age. (Plus, print out our poster and keep it handy for accurate aging!) Strategies for Placing Special Needs Horses If you're finding homes for special needs horses, check out these winning suggestions and strategies from equine rescues. 8 Tips for Effectively Communicating During a Crisis Learn tips to engage the community during urgent and crisis situations when your animals (and staff) need it most. Hypernatremia and Activated Charcoal Here are some of the most commonly asked questions concerning hypernatremia from activated charcoal. Top 5 Tips for Treating Illicit Drug Exposures An APCC webinar covered signs of a wide range of drug exposures as well as various treatment plans. Here are five top tips from that lecture. Pagination Previous page ‹ previous … Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Current page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 … Next page next ›
