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Policies and Positions of the ASPCA®

Our policies and positions take into consideration an animal's physiological, behavioral, social and emotional needs

Fewer Animals Available for Adoption May Mean More Animals Go Home

Discover how one organization increased cat adoptions by reducing the number of cats available for adoption.

6 Steps to Create an Adoption Academy and Increase Horse Adoptions

Learn six steps to create an equine adoption academy and grow your own horse adopters.

2025 ASPCA Right Horse Grants to Amplify Adoptions and Support Community Equines

This grant opportunity is aimed at supporting programs and processes that increase adoptions, focus on owner relinquishment intake, and/or help keep owned horses home.

Ringworm Management for Animal Shelters

Learn about ringworm diagnosis, treatment, and prevention in shelter cats and dogs, including downloadable protocols and videos.

Animal Intake and Physical Examination

Here's what you need to know about performing physical exams on dogs and cats during intake at an animal shelter.

Family Quality of Life: Pet Owners and Veterinarians Working Together to Reach the Best Outcomes

Reframing veterinary care decisions in the context of Family Quality of Life acknowledges the many interdependencies that exist between people and their pets.

Must Shelters Quarantine Animals for Relocation?

Learn how critical it is for animal shelters to quarantine dogs and cats before or after animal relocation.

Help Communities Address Abuse That Spans Animal, Human Victims

This practical toolkit can help communities start a coalition to address the relationship of animal and human violence.

Animals in Disasters: Enhancing Response Capabilities

Learn about our new Community Preparedness Checklist that will help guide communities in becoming disaster resilient.

Join The Rescue Effect