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Get ‘Em Out! How to Increase Dog Adoptions with Offsite Opportunities

Learn techniques for recruiting and training staff and volunteers to select and manage offsite adoption opportunities.

Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: Ideal Age for Spay Neuter in Dogs & Cats

Take a critical look at recent studies about when to spay and neuter dogs and cats.

3 Tips for Growing Your Own Adopters by Welcoming First-Time Horse Owners

Discover how one agency has found success cultivating their community’s horse enthusiasts into quality adopters—and how you can do the same.

Dakin Humane Society's Progressive Adoption Programs

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

Choosing and Working with Offsite Adoption Partners

Here’s how to find community partners to help you create a successful offsite cat adoption program.

Adoption Programs & Promotions

Conversational Adoption Counseling

Conversational adoption counseling helps you get the information you need while reducing adopter stress and creating a positive impression.

Four Paths to Adoption Success

Patricia McConnell offers simple tips in four key areas that can help smooth the transition period for your adopters and their new pets.

Hiding Places Mean Happier Cats

Down time is crucial for good feline mental and physical health, and we've got some ideas on how to give it to 'em.

How to Start or Elevate an Adoption Ambassadors Program

Exciting things can happen when shelters and rescues empower foster parents to market and directly adopt out their own foster dogs! Learn Adoption Ambassadors step-by-step.