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Shelter Color Coding

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

Decorative Kitten Nail Caps as an Alternative to Declawing

Decorative nail caps for cats and kittens can help start conversations about declawing alternatives

The Toxins Pets Most Often Ingest

Finding out what toxin was ingested and then deciding the best steps to take can be a daunting task.

How to Host a Dog Talent Show at Your Shelter

Learn how a talent show for dogs is a fun and engaging way to showcase animals who are available for adoption.

Recognizing Signs of Infectious Disease in Animal Shelters

Looking for a quick guide to common infections in a shelter setting? This helpful print-and-post reference comes complete with photos of disease symptoms.

Understanding and Treating Lead Toxicosis

While it’s not a common issue in dogs and cats, cases of lead toxicity do happen, so the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center offers this primer.

Questions to Help You Use Activated Charcoal Safely in Animals

The danger of hypernatremia is a definite worry when using activated charcoal as a treatment. To help you decrease the risk, consider these questions.

National Field Response Animal Cruelty Investigations

The National Field Response team responds to cruelty cases or natural disasters coast to coast, providing aid help immediately where needed.

They Did It: Surprise Kitten Visit

Forget fruit baskets—give the gift of kittens instead! This Illinois shelter showed up at local supporting businesses with kitty thank-yous in tow.

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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