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Are Breed-Specific Laws Effective?

How best to deal with dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs can be a confusing and touchy issue.

Stray, Unowned, and Community Cats

Is that cat feral? Watch the webinar and find a wealth of other feral resources as well!

How to Collect Animal Data

Read these guidelines on finding out why animals are coming into your shelter and why not enough of those animals are making it out alive.

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.

ASPCA Shelter Medicine Services Team

Meet the ASPCA Shelter Medicine Services team!

How to Determine a Kitten’s Age

This four-step process will help you find a kitten's age. (Plus, print out our poster and keep it handy for accurate aging!)

Feeding Protocol & Nutrition Best Practices for Emaciated Dogs

ASPCA's research-based, step-by-step guide for creating a refeeding protocol for emaciated dogs.

Relocation Interview with Second Chance Animal Services, Destination Shelter for ASPCA’s Milestone Transport

Second Chance Animal Services and “Almost Home” destination for transported pets

ASPCA Animal Hospital Veterinary Externship

Apply for the ASPCA Animal Hospital Veterinary Externship and observe emergency medicine, surgeries, dentistry, and in-patient care. Located in New York, NY.

5 Tips to Support Kitten Foster Caregivers in Areas of High Shelter Intake

By supporting community members who are already providing foster care for kittens, animal welfare organizations can strengthen what’s already working.