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Animal Shelter Disaster Response Resources

We’ve compiled a list of essential resources to help animal shelter staff navigate the immediate challenges following a natural disaster.

Food Guarding in Shelter Dogs

An ASPCA study provides a compelling argument against euthanizing dogs who display food guarding.

5 Quick Shelter Sanitation Tips

Learn quick tips for effective sanitation in animal shelters that will keep your cleaning procedures efficient and cost-effective.

Improve the Shelter Experience for Adopters

Wisconsin Humane Society improves the adoption experience, from first impression to post-adoption follow-up.

Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: Shelter Intake Meets Capacity for Care

Join the leaders from Northern Tier organizations to discuss programs and tactics to help decrease and manage intake.

Shelter Disinfectant Quick Reference

You’re going to want to print, bookmark and share this helpful shelter sanitation guide!

How to Use Whiteboards to Share Information about Shelter Animals

Sharing information about animals in your care is critical. Use these tips for creating effective whiteboards—and get a few ideas for other ways to convey important information visually.

How Animal Shelters and Clinics Can Prepare for Hurricanes

September marks the height of hurricane season - prepare for the worst with the best resources, including a downloadable pet disaster poster!

How to Spot Which Lilies Are Dangerous to Cats & Plan Treatment

True lily plants can produce severe toxicosis and acute kidney injury in cats. Here’s how you can spot renal toxic lilies and what signs to watch for.

Shelter Medicine at the ASPCA

The ASPCA’s Shelter Medicine Services (SMS) team works to improve the health and welfare of animals by strengthening shelter medicine programs and expanding access to veterinary care.

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