Search Search Search Topic (-) Programs & Operations Board & Leadership Fundraising Managing People Resources Managed Admission Volunteers Shelter Medicine Programs & Services ASV Guidelines Intake & Preventive Care Population Management Adoption & Placement Relocation & Transport Reaching & Supporting Adopters Foster Care Promotions & Events Cruelty & Disasters Disaster Preparedness & Response Spay/Neuter Surgery Patient Care Equine Welfare Equine Adoption Keeping Horses Safe Keeping Pets in Homes Safety Net Grants Enrichment & Behavior Active FiltersPrograms & Operations Group 9 Clear All A Pup Named Pumpernickel is ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance’s 500,000th Patient As of October 11, 2022, half a million animals have been spayed and neutered by the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance (ASNA). The landmark patient was a puppy named Pumpernickel. Updating SOPs Your SOP should be reviewed at least once a year by all staff, department supervisors and the director. Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: The Updated ASV Guidelines: Practical Guidance for Animal Welfare Organizations Join Dr. Lauren Overman and Dr. Elizabeth Berliner to discuss the second edition of The Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ (ASV) Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters and learn bite-sized strategies for improving welfare in your organization. ASPCA Grants $2 Million to Animal Welfare Organizations Impacted by COVID-19 Read about the $2 million granted to animal welfare organizations across the country, helping them continue their lifesaving work during the COVID-19 pandemic. ASPCA Survey: Strategies to Increase Participation in Kitten Foster Programs in High Shelter Intake Communities Read a recent ASPCA study that identifies barriers and opportunities to increase kitten foster volunteers in high kitten shelter intake communities. 6 Ways to Create a Sense of Community for Volunteers Successful volunteer programs keep volunteers connected to each other and your agency. Try these six tips to keep volunteers in touch. 3 Tips to Train Volunteers with Staying Power Follow these three training tips to ensure your volunteers are prepared for duty—and that they stick around for the long term. 4 Reasons & 6 Tips to Get Your Nonprofit in Good Legal Standing Learn why it’s important to get your nonprofit’s legal house in order and six tips to get you started. How to Use Whiteboards to Share Information about Shelter Animals Sharing information about animals in your care is critical. Use these tips for creating effective whiteboards—and get a few ideas for other ways to convey important information visually. Top 10 Tips for Responding to Negative Comments When faced with negative comments, remember the 3 Cs: context, consistency and case-by-case. Here are tips on fielding hits from blogs, forums or Facebook. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Next page next ›