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Meet-and-Greet Experiences that May Impact Dog and Cat Adoption

Discover dozens of research-based factors that can increase—or decrease—a shelter animal’s likelihood of getting adopted as a result of an in-person or virtual meet-and-greet.

5 Tips for Marketing Adult Cats Effectively

It’s easy for potential adopters to overlook adult cats for cute kittens. Use these five tips to help your adult cats stay in the spotlight.

They Did It: ‘Name Your Price’ Cat Adoption Event

Think holding a “Name Your Price” adoption event means no income? Think again! One small shelter in Minnesota tried it with great success!

They Did It: Helped More Horses by Building a Safety Net Program

Learn how an equine rescue developed a safety net program to help divert horses from intake.

Access to Veterinary Care Online Courses

Learn from colleagues working to elevate AVC, about their approaches, successes, and lessons, with engaging topics ranging from incorporating AVC in veterinary education to challenges facing the field.

Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff

Get dog and cat behavior tips from leading experts in shelter medicine, applied animal behavior and shelter operations.

4 Holiday Plants That Cause More Worry Than Warranted

Some holiday plants get a bad rap that’s not necessarily deserved. This list can help you calm fears and provide accurate info.

How to Make a Simple, Scented Dog Enrichment Toy

Smelly cardboard tubes make for excellent enrichment. Follow these simple steps to put these toys together for the canines in your care.

Sample Post-Adoption Follow-Up with Scripts and Email Templates

Use this sample adopter phone survey and email templates to conduct post-adoption follow-ups.

10 Tips to Promote Senior Pets

Prospective adopters often overlook senior pets in favor of younger animals. Here are 10 tips gleaned from animal welfare organizations to help get older pets adopted.

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