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Return to Owner

Discover strategies for returning pets to their owners, including ID tags, microchips, and community resources for lost and found pets.

Are Breed-Specific Laws Effective?

How best to deal with dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs can be a confusing and touchy issue.

Family Quality of Life: Pet Owners and Veterinarians Working Together to Reach the Best Outcomes

Reframing veterinary care decisions in the context of Family Quality of Life acknowledges the many interdependencies that exist between people and their pets.

Research Behind Adoption Ambassadors

Research conducted by the ASPCA has found that empowering fosters to find adopters is a simple and powerful strategy for saving more lives.

Strategies to Increase Kitten Fostering in Communities with High Shelter Intake

Read a recent ASPCA study that identifies barriers and opportunities to increase kitten foster volunteers in high kitten shelter intake communities.

Relocation Interview with Second Chance Animal Services, Destination Shelter for ASPCA’s Milestone Transport

Second Chance Animal Services and “Almost Home” destination for transported pets

Creating Thoughtful Community Collaborations that Support Pets and Their Owners

Learn more about programs and services from animal welfare professionals that provide pet owners with the support they need to care for their pets.

Sample Animal Relocation Report and Checklists

Complete these customizable Animal Transport Report and Pre- and Post-Transport Safety Checklists before and after every transport to ensure you are following your agency’s transport protocols.

They Did It: Hay Safety Net Helps Struggling Horse Owners

Read how one agency got social-service agencies to promote a hay safety net program that keeps horses in their homes.

4 Tips for Prepping Animals Before a Big Adoption Event

Preparing your animals for a large-scale event is a big undertaking. Use these four tried-and-true tips from your colleagues in the field.

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