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Pets as Gifts? Wrap ‘em Up!

You may be surprised to learn that pets as gifts may be the very best type of adoption you can do!

Pets as Gifts Can Safely Increase Holiday Adoptions

Learn how promoting pets as gifts can get more shelter animals adopted using research-backed techniques that save lives.

Not Just Kennel Cough

Learn about infectious respiratory disease in dogs (sometimes called “kennel cough”) , one of the most common medical concerns in animal shelters.

Bread Ingestion in Pets on the Rise

While baked bread likely won’t cause a life-threatening problem in pets, raw dough can be fatal. Learn why dough is dangerous and what to do if a dog or cat ingests it.

The Toxins Pets Most Often Ingest

Finding out what toxin was ingested and then deciding the best steps to take can be a daunting task.

What Animal Data Do You Need?

Read these recommendations for basic information to collect about the animals you serve and services your shelter offers.

The Rising Danger of Hops Ingestion in Pets

Did you know that exposure to brewing hops (or the fruit of the hops plants) can cause severe and life-threatening clinical signs in dogs?

Retention of Pet ID Tags and Outcomes for Lost Pets

If shelters provide ID tags and put them on adopted or found animals, the likelihood immediately improves that those pets, if lost, will return home.

9 Ways to Send the Message: No Pets In Hot Cars

Spread the word to pet owners in your community about the dangers of animals in hot cars. Here’s some inspiration from your colleagues in the field:

Do Underweight Dogs Resource Guard More?

Discover the research results from an ASPCA study on food aggression in dogs who have experienced food scarcity.

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