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What's the Deal About Data?

Knowing what animals are coming into your shelter and why, and what animals are making it out alive (or not) are important keys to improve your performance.

Animal Behavior Pathway Resources

If you have questions or comments about these behavior pathway resources and tools, please email shelterbehavior@aspca.org. We also hope you will let us know how these behavior pathway resources are used in your organization!

4 Effective Strategies to Adopt Out Foster Kittens

Learn four effective ways to find homes for foster kittens, including Adoption Ambassadors, mega-adoption events, pet supply stores and relocation.

Foster Pet Social Media Graphics

Use these social media overlays to promote animals available for adoption through foster homes.

Disaster Response

These resources can help you prepare for and mobilize during times of crisis, whether natural or man-made.

Animal Appetite Monitoring Form

This form can help shelter staff monitor the appetites of individual animals.

SAFER® & Other Behavioral Assessment Tools

Learn more about popular, tested and evolving programs used by agencies in performing canine behavior assessments.

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.

Intake Diversion Program for Horses

Discover an equine intake diversion program that rehomes horses directly from their current owners to new adoptive homes.

Help Choose Future Featured ASPCA Experts

Are you an animal welfare professional or shelter volunteer? We’d love to learn what topics are important to you! Let us know.

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