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Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters

Review the ways the Association of Shelter Veterinarians Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters can be a tool for shelters.

Animal Care

In this section you’ll find a wealth of downloads, tips and webinars for aging and sexing kittens, making right immunization choices, and much more.

Lifesaving Jobs that Matter: ASPCA Veterinary Medicine

Learn more about the benefits of working for the ASPCA. We currently have veterinary and behavior positions available!

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.

FAQ: Why Does Disease Still Happen Even When We Vaccinate?

ASPCA Shelter Medicine Services veterinarians explain why disease still happens in shelters where regular vaccinations take place.

Spay/Neuter Clinic Veterinary Standards of Care

Use these Veterinary Standards of Care to maintain effective and humane practices at your high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinic.

Getting Shelter Animals Ready for Foster Care

Learn about preventive treatments, as well as medical / behavioral assessment screening before and after foster care placement.

Why Shelters Should Waive Cat Adoption Fees

Waive fees and adopters will come. The price tag – or lack thereof – doesn’t affect the love or longevity of an adopter’s relationship with a cat.

They Did It: Getting Staff Buy-In on Sanitation Standards

Raise your hands (but wash ‘em first!) for this super idea to enhance your staff sanitation training.

Early-Age Care for Foster Animals

Dr. Sandra Newbury discusses early age foster care for puppies and kittens, from neonates to 8-weeks old.