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Animal Shelter-Related Research

Animal welfare professionals serving dogs, cats, and horses can use this data-backed information to enhance fostering, adoption, relocation, and other programs.

Meet Your Match Pet Adoption Program

Meet Your Match is a research-based adoptions program proven to increase adoptions and decrease returns. Learn about Canine- and Feline-ality

ASPCA® National Programs

Learn how the ASPCA’s national programs can help you save more lives through on-the-ground intervention, training, grants and online resources.

Do Low-Cost Veterinary Clinics Negatively Impact Private Practice Veterinarians?

New research suggests low-cost veterinary clinics target pet owners who are not served by traditional private practices, improving access to veterinary care.

Intake & Preventive Care

Preventive care and intake best practices are critical for animal health in shelters.

Feline Spectrum Assessment

Feline Spectrum Assessment (FSA) is a standardized and simple four-step process for assessing incoming cats that grew out of the ASPCA’s “Is This Cat Feral?” research.

Population Management in Animal Shelters

Population management is the process of intentionally and efficiently planning services for each animal in the shelter’s care. Learn best practices.

Disaster Response Training

Check out these online and in-person trainings to prepare you for emergency and disaster situations.

Factors Affecting Reporting and Recognizing Animal Cruelty by US Veterinary Professionals

ASPCA research suggests providing veterinary professionals with training on recognizing animal abuse and providing workplace policies on responding to suspected cruelty increases the likelihood they will notify authorities.

Retention of Pet ID Tags and Outcomes for Lost Pets

If shelters provide ID tags and put them on adopted or found animals, the likelihood immediately improves that those pets, if lost, will return home.

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