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Fundraising

Use these fundraising resources to plan and implement effective strategies to raise more money so you can go about your work of saving lives.

How Conversational Adoption Can Help You Place More Horses in Homes

Learn 5 tips for shifting to a conversational adoption approach that will enhance matchmaking and increase equine adoptions.

Board & Leadership

Use these resources to create a customer-focused staff and board of directors.

Strengthening Pet Retention Through Safety Net Programs

Resources to help keep pets safe at home through supportive services.

Four Paths to Adoption Success

Patricia McConnell offers simple tips in four key areas that can help smooth the transition period for your adopters and their new pets.

How to Host a Dog Talent Show at Your Shelter

Learn how a talent show for dogs is a fun and engaging way to showcase animals who are available for adoption.

10 Ways to Celebrate Halloween with Shelter Animals

Here’s some spook-tacular inspiration from your colleagues in the animal welfare field—all treats, no tricks! Have some Halloween fun at your shelter this year.

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.

ASPCA® Adopt a Horse Month Resources

Use our equine resources to prepare horses for adoption, welcome new and existing horse owners to your agency, make effective matches, and support adopters post-adoption.

How to Collect Animal Data

Read these guidelines on finding out why animals are coming into your shelter and why not enough of those animals are making it out alive.