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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.

AnTox Toxicology Database

Learn more about ASPCA Poison Control's sophisticated veterinary database system, AnTox™.

Vaccination in Shelter Animal Populations

Check out these vaccination protocols for shelter animals, including frequency standards and how to vaccinate special populations.

Creating SOPs

Find out what SOPs are, what they should contain, who benefits from having them and strategies for getting them written.

Research Forum 2025 Agenda

View the planned sessions for ASPCA Research Forum 2025.

Managed Admission

Learn how to improve animal flow, reduce intake and better serve your community through a managed admission program.

Food Guarding in Shelter Dogs

An ASPCA study provides a compelling argument against euthanizing dogs who display food guarding.

2025 ASPCA New York Shelter Standards Implementation Grants

Apply for funding to support changes to facilities and operations that may be necessary to comply with the New York Companion Animal Care Standards Act.

Selecting Healthy, Compatible Cats for Communal Rooms

Along with healthy cats, a successful communal group requires compatible (or, at least, not incompatible) cats. Here's how to find them.

Community Cats

Create or expand your community cat program with our resources on TNR, community outreach, winter care tips and research on ferals.