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Updating SOPs

Your SOP should be reviewed at least once a year by all staff, department supervisors and the director.

Volunteer Passports: The Gateway to Shelter Support

A simple, straightforward training tool introduces volunteers to shelter support tasks that have a high impact.

They Did It: Ramped Up Pet Food Distribution Efforts Due to COVID-19

Learn how Columbus Humane expanded on their existing pet food distribution program to keep pets in their community well fed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Association of Shelter Veterinarians Awards the ASPCA’s Dr. Stephanie Janeczko the 2020 Meritorious Service Award

Join us in celebrating the ASPCA’s Dr. Stephanie Janeczko for being selected as the Association of Shelter Veterinarians' 2020 award recipient.

Creating SOPs

Find out what SOPs are, what they should contain, who benefits from having them and strategies for getting them written.

How to Throw a Shelter Kitten Shower

These kitten shower ideas are intended to make kitten season a bit easier, help you recruit foster families—and bring some fun to your community.

3 Tips for Setting Up a Temporary Shelter

In the event of a disaster or large-scale seizure in your community, follow these three tips from the ASPCA’s Field Investigations and Response Team (FIR).

Remembering Julie Morris, Animal Welfare Visionary

Julie Morris was a leader and visionary in the field of animal welfare, and news of her death is devastating. This is our tribute to her life and work

They Did It: Increased Horse Adoption and Decreased Length of Stay with Customer-Friendly Adoption Policies

Learn how one adoption agency was able to help more at-risk horses by welcoming new adopters and transferring in more community members’ horses.

Equine Fostering Q&A with Hickory Hill Farm

Increase your capacity and place more horses into homes with fostering tips from Hickory Hill Farm.