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Shelter Intake: Part 1

Learn how to maximize lifesaving capacity through intake procedures that address animals’ physical and behavioral health.

Shelter Intake: Part 2

Learn about the basic foundation of sheltering intake protocols that will minimize the risk of disease.

Shelter Color Coding

Staff and visitors alike will benefit from this neat navigational trick!

Infection Control in the Shelter

Learn fundamental infection control concepts, including order of contagion, how disease transmission occurs, and how to prevent disease spread.

Vaccination in Shelter Animal Populations

Check out these vaccination protocols for shelter animals, including frequency standards and how to vaccinate special populations.

Animal Shelter Population Rounds

One of the most effective ways of minimizing animals' length of stay is through the use of Population Rounds (also referred to as daily shelter rounds). Learn how, when, and why to perform this daily task.

Animal Shelter Facility Use and Design

Good facility design can help prevent disease transmission, allow for efficient workflow, and improve the overall welfare of both people and animals.

Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Supporting Shy and Fearful Cats in the Shelter and at Home

Join the ASPCA Learning Lab and colleagues for a discussion where you'll engage with experts on methods that will help your shy and fearful felines feel at home wherever they are.

Comprehensive Reference Book: Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff

This must-have shelter medicine resource includes information on management, animal husbandry, veterinary care, disease prevention and behavior.

Food Guarding in Shelter Dogs

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