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Sanitation for Group Cat Rooms

Proper cleaning and disinfection is critical to shelter disease control and should occur on a regular basis in group cat rooms.

Programs & Operations

We’ve provided information to help you fill your many roles as well as forms and samples useful for hiring & firing, volunteer management, and fundraising.

Keeping Pets in Homes

From the latest relinquishment studies to innovative safety net programs, this section provides you with the tools you need to keep pets at home.

Adoption & Placement

From fostering to fee-waived to open adoptions, this section is teaming with tips, how-tos and tools to help you–and your fosters—find homes for more animals.

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.

Virtual Adoption Resources

These resources will help you hold a successful online adoption event, with social media, behavior, promotion and logistical tips taking your shelter adoption process online

Join the ASPCA Veterinary Engagement Team (VET) to Help Shape Animal Welfare Policy

Veterinarians who join the ASPCA Vet Advocacy Team can contribute their voices to policy changes that can improve the lives of animals nationwide.

Meow for Now: Kitten Health, Behavior, & Wellness

Elevate your kitten foster program with kitten health and behavior resources for staff and foster families, including intake protocols and downloads for determining a kitten’s age and tips on kitten socialization.

COVID-19 Animal Welfare Survey Offers View of Future Shelter Operations

A survey of shelters and rescues during the pandemic revealed challenges, lessons learned, and new approaches to help dogs and cats going forward.

5 Back-to-School Pet Toxins to Keep on Your Radar

Get the latest on five back-to-school pet toxins and keep dogs and cats safe while children are learning from home.

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