Search Search Search Topic (-) Shelter Medicine Programs & Services Spay/Neuter Surgery (-) Keeping Pets in Homes Safety Net Programs & Operations Active FiltersKeeping Pets in Homes Group 9 Shelter Medicine Group 9 Clear All New Research Shows Ovarian Pedicle Tie Safe in Feline Spay Surgery Learn more about spaying female cats with the ovarian pedicle tie (OPT) technique, which can be performed 30% faster than traditional sutures with comparable hemorrhaging risks. ASPCA Commits $45M to Help Animal Cruelty Victims and Low-Income Pet Owners A $45M ASPCA initiative addresses some complex needs of animal cruelty victims and improves access to vital veterinary care for low-income owners. ASPCA Opens Brooklyn Community Veterinary Center Learn about the ASPCA’s most recent program providing access to veterinary care in Brooklyn. 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. Why Animal Shelters Support Better Policies for Veterinary Telemedicine Veterinary telemedicine is an excellent way to help increase access to vet care for pets and can help keep pets in homes and out of animal shelters.