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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.

Refresh Your Marketing for Long-Term Shelter Animals

Take these steps to review and refresh adoption marketing to find placement for longer-stay shelter animals.

They Did It: Hired a Social Worker for Their Animal Shelter

Gateway Pet Guardians hired a Community Support Manager to support the people and pets in their community

ASPCA Launches Julie Morris Shelter Medicine Residency Program

Learn about the three-year training program, approved by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP), for licensed veterinarians interested in developing deep expertise in the practice of shelter medicine.

Shelter Medicine Practitioner Pathway Community for ABVP Board Certification

Learn how the Practitioner Pathway Community can help support your goal of board certification in Shelter Medicine Practice.

Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Embracing Behavior in Capacity for Care Planning

Tips and tools to build behavior into daily care and capacity planning.

Heartworm in Animal Shelter Populations

Learn how to prevent and treat heartworm in shelter animals.

How Shelter Pets Benefit from “Real-Life” Rooms

Three animal welfare organizations with real-life rooms--where adoptable pets can relax and decompress--share the benefits, challenges, and recommendations for such spaces.

5 Tips to Support Kitten Foster Caregivers in Areas of High Shelter Intake

By supporting community members who are already providing foster care for kittens, animal welfare organizations can strengthen what’s already working.

Building a Sensory Garden for Shelter Dogs: Enhancing Well-Being Through Stimulating Spaces

Learn how to create enrichment for shelter animals within a limited footprint and budget – especially helpful during the challenges of winter weather.

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