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What Is Ivermectin?

Discover how ivermectin is used in veterinary medicine and the potentially harmful side effects caused by accidental exposure in pets.

5 Back-to-School Pet Toxins to Keep on Your Radar

Get the latest on five back-to-school pet toxins and keep dogs and cats safe while children are learning from home.

What's the Deal About Data?

Knowing what animals are coming into your shelter and why, and what animals are making it out alive (or not) are important keys to improve your performance.

People Foods Pets Should Never Eat

This list of people foods that should always be off-limits to pets was prepared by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Share it!

ASPCA Veterinary Forensic Science Center Externship

Apply for the Forensic Externship in Gainesville, Florida, and be immersed in forensic veterinary science with expert mentorship and real-world applications.

Research Shows Why Shelters Should Offer Free Cat Adoptions

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.

Dangers & Veterinary Treatment Options for Cold & Flu Medications in Pets

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center created this library of cold and flu medication toxicities and treatments.

Clinic Resources, Other Animal Care & Hazards

Information on treating pets other than cats and dogs can be found here, along with a variety of in-clinic resources.

They Did It: Tips For a Thriving On-Deck Foster System

Find out how two shelters use an on-deck foster program to get animals into homes quickly and efficiently while reducing the burden on staff.

The Rescue Effect: Resources for Adopt A Shelter Cat Month

Approximately 6.5 million animals entered U.S. shelters in 2023—a record high. The work you do on the front lines every day is critical in caring for these animals in need. But it takes all of us to turn the tide and create a positive ripple throughout shelters nationwide.

Join The Rescue Effect