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4 Tips to Raise Confident, Well-Adjusted Kittens

Download tips to help foster and adoptive families with kitten-care advice for trimming nails, riding in carriers, and socialization.

Best Ideas to Attract, Retain, & Grow Animal Shelter & Rescue Volunteers

Try these 10 resources, including articles and webinars, to attract, train, and retain your volunteers.

Dakin Humane Society's Progressive Adoption Programs

This shelter's open adoption plan replaces inflexible rules with congenial, collaborative communication between shelter and adopters.

Animal Housing for Isolation and Quarantine

Learn the differences between isolating and quarantining animals to manage infectious disease and anticipate housing needs.

Anti-Cruelty Group Forensic Services

Veterinarians, animal behaviorists, legal experts, and others who specialize in helping animals involved in serious crimes.

Help Choose Future Featured ASPCA Experts

Are you an animal welfare professional or shelter volunteer? We’d love to learn what topics are important to you! Let us know.

Using Model Dogs to Assess Aggression in Fight-Bred Dogs

Review research by the ASPCA on using a life-sized, plush model dog to screen for dog-directed aggression in canines used in illegal dogfighting.

Comprehensive Reference Book: Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff

This must-have shelter medicine resource includes information on management, animal husbandry, veterinary care, disease prevention and behavior.

Welfare of Cats 5 to 29 Months After Perineal Urethrostomy

Cats undergoing PU do well in the home after surgery, showing long-term outcomes are good and earlier surgical intervention may be the best approach.

Using B12 Supplementation to Improve Quality of Life in Dogs

ASPCA research shows a link between vitamin B12 deficiency and emaciated dogs. Supplementation of B12 may be a safe and low-cost method for improving quality of life.

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