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10 Ways to Thank Animal Foster Families

Try these free and low-cost tips to show gratitude for your animal shelter or rescue’s foster families.

Step-By-Step Videos: Cleaning Your Data for GIS

The X Maps Spot team has produced 6 videos that will guide you through cleaning your GIS animal data step by step.

How to Use Food to Socialize Kittens

Food is the most important tool used in the socialization process. Here is a step-by-step guide to petting and playing with kitty as he eats.

They Did It: Doggy Day Out

Read about one agency's Doggy Day Out program that lets volunteers take dogs on trips of their choosing like hikes, beach trips, dinners and even sleepovers.

Five Tips for Naming Animals At Intake

What’s in a name? A lot! Here’s a boost of inspiration to assist you in the animal naming process.

Diluting Bleach for Disinfection

Do you know the best times to use bleach, and the measurements to make it most effectively disinfect the kennels in your shelter? Get this dilution calculator.

National Capabilities for Animal Response in Emergencies (NCARE) Survey Results

Read the groundbreaking ASPCA survey that shows the readiness of U.S. cities and counties to mobilize on behalf of animals in case of disaster.

Adoption Ambassadors Resources: How to Get Your Foster Pet Adopted in Two Weeks

Use this resource as a guide to help your dog foster parents get their charges adopted in 14 days or less!

Virtual Animal Adoption Meet and Greet Example

Wondering what a virtual meet-and-greet straight from your foster family’s home looks like? Check out this video example.

How to Determine a Kitten’s Age

This four-step process will help you find a kitten's age. (Plus, print out our poster and keep it handy for accurate aging!)