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Animal Shelter Essential Resources

Access back-to-basics essential tools and content to train animal shelter staff and share best practices from animal care and health to community engagement, behavior, and more.

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.

Cleaning & Sanitation for Animal Shelters

Help keep your shelter population free of disease outbreaks with our cleaning and sanitation protocols, tips, and webinars.

How Animal Shelters Can Prepare for and Respond to Pet Food Recalls

Discover simple protocols animal shelters can use to manage dog and cat food recalls.

6 Tips for Winning Over Shy Dogs

Helping those canine wallflowers bloom requires patience and skill. Here are 6 tips to make it easier.

Tips to Make Dog Adoptions Stick

Follow these tips from dog expert Patricia McConnell to help maximize the chance for a lasting dog adoption.

17 Shelter Dog Enrichment Recipes

Learn how to make 17 enrichment recipes to maintain canines’ behavioral and mental health while they wait for their adoptive homes.

Dog Enrichment Recipes: Savory Apple

Enhance animals’ experiences at your shelter by providing a wide variety of treat-based enrichment ideas. Try this peanut butter-filled apple treat today!

Video: How to Deep Clean Dog Kennels

It is important to deep-clean periodically, especially between residents. Download our step-by-step instructions to brush up on your technique.

Dog Enrichment Recipes: Nutty Monkey

Enhance animals’ experiences at your shelter by providing a wide variety of treat-based enrichment ideas. Try this easy three-ingredient DIY recipe today!

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