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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.

Return to Owner

Discover strategies for returning pets to their owners, including ID tags, microchips, and community resources for lost and found pets.

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.

Managed Admission

Learn how to improve animal flow, reduce intake and better serve your community through a managed admission program.

Feline Spectrum Assessment in 4 Steps

FSA is a four-component process to help shelters know more about cats who enter with unknown histories and see how comfortable they are around people.

Emergency Foster Resources

Use these fostering resources to help you recruit and manage fosters during an emergency.

How to Use Traditional and Social Media to Recruit More Kitten Foster Families

This brief informational video will provide you with tactics for recruiting kitten foster families using traditional and social media channels.

Animal Behavior

From working with fearful dogs to reading cat body language, this section contains resources to help you communicate with and better care for animals.

Participate in Adopt a Horse Month

Have horses in need of homes? Join the ASPCA®'s Right Horse Adopt a Horse Month!

Decision-Making Cheat Sheet

Learn how to prioritize your animal sheltering work by answering these simple questions.

Join The Rescue Effect