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National Field Response Animal Cruelty Investigations

The National Field Response team responds to cruelty cases or natural disasters coast to coast, providing aid help immediately where needed.

Canine Influenza Virus: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Control

Be prepared for canine influenza virus, or "kennel cough" before an outbreak happens. Learn about diagnostic, treatment and control here.

3 Tips for Setting Up a Temporary Shelter

In the event of a disaster or large-scale seizure in your community, follow these three tips from the ASPCA’s Field Investigations and Response Team (FIR).

Animal Behavior

From working with fearful dogs to reading cat body language, this section contains resources to help you communicate with and better care for animals.

ASPCA Poison Control and Toxicology

Animal toxicology experts provide information for veterinarians on top toxins, medication, food, indoor and outdoor risks and treatment plans.

Animal Shelter Facility Use and Design

Good facility design can help prevent disease transmission, allow for efficient workflow, and improve the overall welfare of both people and animals.

The Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ Guidelines for Humane Rabbit Housing in Animal Shelters

Learn proven standards to support humane, high-quality rabbit care in animal shelters.

Shelter Medicine and the ASPCA

Learn all about shelter medicine, which focuses on preventing disease so the end product is a healthy companion animal in a lifetime home.

Canine Leptospirosis

Learn about Canine Leptospirosis, a zoonotic, bacterial infection that can be challenging in animal shelters.

Increase Access to Dog and Cat Grooming Services to Improve Animal Health

New research suggests increasing access to grooming resources could improve the lives of pets, pet owners, and veterinarians