Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations Board & Leadership Fundraising Managing People Resources Managed Admission Volunteers Keeping Pets in Homes Return to Owner Safety Net Spay/Neuter Surgery Patient Care Clinic Flow Clinic Administration Grants Equine Welfare Equine Adoption Keeping Horses Safe Shelter Medicine Programs & Services Shelter Medicine at the ASPCA Board Certification ASV Guidelines Intake & Preventive Care Nutrition Vaccination Population Management Specific Medical Conditions Feline Retroviruses Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Canine Parvovirus Heartworm Infectious Disease Outbreak Management Testing & Diagnosis Understanding Disease Spread Isolation vs. Quarantine Sanitation How-To Guides Cleaners & Disinfectants Facility Use & Design Foster Animal Health Care Overall Guidelines Surgery & Dentistry Toxicology & Poison Control Cruelty & Disasters Disaster Preparedness & Response Animal Cruelty Investigations Animal Fighting Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Adoption & Placement Relocation & Transport Reaching & Supporting Adopters Community Cats Foster Care Promotions & Events Clear All Shelter Medicine at the ASPCA The ASPCA’s Shelter Medicine Services (SMS) team works to improve the health and welfare of animals by strengthening shelter medicine programs and expanding access to veterinary care. 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. Spay/Neuter Library Explore our comprehensive library of videos and clinic documents covering a range of topics from surgical techniques, flow efficiencies, gentle animal handling, clinic administration, and more. Getting Good TV and Radio Coverage Check out tips for working with broadcast media and building relationships with people who influence what stories are covered. Shelter Nutrition for Cats and Dogs Proper nutrition is an essential component of any shelter wellness program. Food can also be a powerful enrichment tool. Learn best practices for feeding the animals in your care. ASPCA Research Index Scan a complete list of all ASPCA research currently published on ASPCApro covering veterinary, cruelty, behavior, sheltering topics, and more. Lifesaving Jobs that Matter: ASPCA Veterinary Medicine Learn more about the benefits of working for the ASPCA. We currently have veterinary and behavior positions available! Gentle Dog Handling at Spay/Neuter Clinics Get tips for gently handling dogs in a spay/neuter clinic setting. 2024 ASPCA Fund to End Factory Farming This year’s eligible projects will help incentivize, build the case for and provide the means necessary to shift the United States food system from industrial (i.e. intensive) animal agriculture to a more extensive animal-farming system involving fewer animals. Emergency Foster Resources Use these fostering resources to help you recruit and manage fosters during an emergency. Pagination Previous page ‹ previous … Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Current page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 … Next page next ›