Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations Board & Leadership Fundraising Managing People Resources Managed Admission Volunteers Keeping Pets in Homes Return to Owner Safety Net Spay/Neuter Patient Care Grants Equine Welfare Equine Adoption Keeping Horses Safe Shelter Medicine Programs & Services ASV Guidelines Intake & Preventive Care Nutrition Population Management Specific Medical Conditions Feline Retroviruses Ringworm Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Heartworm Infectious Disease Outbreak Management Understanding Disease Spread Sanitation How-To Guides Foster Animal Health Care Overall Guidelines Toxicology & Poison Control Cruelty & Disasters Disaster Preparedness & Response Animal Cruelty Investigations Animal Fighting Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Adoption & Placement Relocation & Transport Reaching & Supporting Adopters Community Cats Foster Care Promotions & Events Clear All SAFER® & Other Behavioral Assessment Tools Learn more about popular, tested and evolving programs used by agencies in performing canine behavior assessments. Stress and Animal Protection Work Animal welfare workers can find ways to harness the energy that comes with stress, create coping strategies for managers, and prevent staff burnout. 10 Ways to Thank Animal Foster Families Try these free and low-cost tips to show gratitude for your animal shelter or rescue’s foster families. They Did It: Partnered with Dude Ranches to Adopt Out Retired Horses Discover how one equine rescue partners with dude and guest ranches to keep retired horses safe from auction and how you can do the same. 8 Tips for Effectively Communicating During a Crisis Learn tips to engage the community during urgent and crisis situations when your animals (and staff) need it most. ASPCA® Adopt a Horse Month Resources Use our equine resources to prepare horses for adoption, welcome new and existing horse owners to your agency, make effective matches, and support adopters post-adoption. The Rescue Effect: Tools & Resources for Animal Shelters Join The Rescue Effect campaign in 2025. We're providing shelters and rescues the tools and resources they need to increase critical adoption, foster and community engagement without having to change any processes or policies. Updating SOPs Your SOP should be reviewed at least once a year by all staff, department supervisors and the director. 12 Technology Tips for Virtual Meet-and-Greets Use these technology tips to make sure your virtual meet-and-greets are glitch-free. Posters and Shareable Graphics that Show the Financial Benefits of Adopting Shelter Dogs and Cats Customize these posters and social media graphics so potential adopters can see at a glance the financial benefits of adopting a dog or cat from your organization. Pagination Previous page ‹ previous Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Current page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page next ›