Search Search Search Topic (-) Programs & Operations Board & Leadership Managed Admission Volunteers Cruelty & Disasters Disaster Preparedness & Response Equine Welfare Equine Adoption Keeping Horses Safe Keeping Pets in Homes Spay/Neuter Shelter Medicine Enrichment & Behavior Active FiltersPrograms & Operations Group 9 Clear All Customizable Emergency Response Plan for Animal Shelters Download this disaster planning template and prepare to keep your animals and the people who care for them safe during any emergency. Behavioral Rehabilitation of Extremely Fearful Dogs Review research by the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center on the effectiveness of a behavior modification protocol that could reduce euthanasia in moderately to extremely fearful dogs, especially those from cruel and neglectful backgrounds Creating SOPs Find out what SOPs are, what they should contain, who benefits from having them and strategies for getting them written. Personalized Training Helps Empower, Retain Volunteers Read Ark-Valley’s tips on how getting personal gets the most out of your volunteers. 3 Tips to Train Volunteers with Staying Power Follow these three training tips to ensure your volunteers are prepared for duty—and that they stick around for the long term. COVID-19 Animal Welfare Survey Offers View of Future Shelter Operations A survey of shelters and rescues during the pandemic revealed challenges, lessons learned, and new approaches to help dogs and cats going forward. 4 Reasons & 6 Tips to Get Your Nonprofit in Good Legal Standing Learn why it’s important to get your nonprofit’s legal house in order and six tips to get you started. Serving Horses in Your Community with Strategic Intake Policies Use these intake strategies to help more horses in your community. Creating Thoughtful Community Collaborations that Support Pets and Their Owners Learn more about programs and services from animal welfare professionals that provide pet owners with the support they need to care for their pets. Talking with Matt Bershadker, President and CEO of the ASPCA Check in with Matt Bershadker, President and CEO of the ASPCA, to learn about his animal welfare journey and his thoughts on where the field is headed.