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Adoption & Placement

From fostering to fee-waived to open adoptions, this section is teaming with tips, how-tos and tools to help you–and your fosters—find homes for more animals.

Adoption Ambassadors FAQ

Here are some of the most common questions we receive about the Adoption Ambassadors program.

Intake & Preventive Care

Preventive care and intake best practices are critical for animal health in shelters.

Video: How to Deep Clean Dog Kennels

It is important to deep-clean periodically, especially between residents. Download our step-by-step instructions to brush up on your technique.

ASPCA Poison Control and Toxicology

Animal toxicology experts provide information for veterinarians on top toxins, medication, food, indoor and outdoor risks and treatment plans.

ASPCA® National Programs

Learn how the ASPCA’s national programs can help you save more lives through on-the-ground intervention, training, grants and online resources.

What Is Ivermectin?

Discover how ivermectin is used in veterinary medicine and the potentially harmful side effects caused by accidental exposure in pets.

Fireworks Safety Tips Poster and Social Media Graphics

Share this poster with your foster families and adopters to give them tips on how to keep their dogs, cats, and equines safe during fireworks.

Implementing SOPs

Find out how to effectively use your SOP as a training tool.

Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to Map Animal Data

Read about the ASPCA’s research into Geographic Information Systems and how it can be a powerful lifesaving tool for shelters.

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