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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.

The Rescue Effect: Resources for Adopt A Shelter Cat Month

Approximately 6.5 million animals entered U.S. shelters in 2023—a record high. The work you do on the front lines every day is critical in caring for these animals in need. But it takes all of us to turn the tide and create a positive ripple throughout shelters nationwide.

Support for Shelter Medicine Professionals

Explore resources and expertise available to those interested in or practicing shelter medicine.

Behavior Tips for Living with Intact Dogs and Cats

Share these behavior tips with foster caregivers and adopters living with intact dogs and cats when spay/neuter surgeries are temporarily unavailable.

How to Go Live on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Going live for an event, campaign, or just to show off animals boosts your social media strategy and helps raise visibility. Get best practices on how to go live.

How-to Guide, Tips and Videos for Leash Handling

Learn essential leash skills to care for shelter dogs through best practices taught at the ASPCA’s Adoption Center’s Canine Classroom.

10 Tips for Hosting Virtual Equine Adoption Events

Follow these tips to generate exposure for your adoptable horses and help them find their new homes.

Understanding NIMS and ICS

The National Incident Management System is an approach to incident management that can apply to emergencies of all types and sizes.

Sample Transfer Agreement

Use this transfer agreement or use the information captured here to create one tailored to your specific needs.

4 Post-Adoption Tips for Equine Groups

Use these four tips to help ensure that horses and adopters are thriving post-adoption.