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Guideline

Shelter Checklists Based on ASV Guidelines

Forms & Samples

Sample Documents for Cruelty Cases

We have hundreds of free resources to read, download, and try today. Get started with:

How Old Is That Kitten?

4 key steps to determining age

The President’s Blog

Matt Bershadker shares recent trends in nationwide shelter data.

Pets As Gifts

Research shows no increased risk of relinquishment for dogs and cats received as gifts.

ASPCApro provides training, research and resources to help animal welfare professionals save more lives.

Shelter Intake: Part 1

Tuesday, August 8, 2017 3:00pm – 3:30pm (EDT)

Learn how to maximize lifesaving capacity through intake procedures that address animals’ physical and behavioral health.

Shelter Sanitation: Part 1

Join us for a review of the risk factors that contribute to infectious disease transmission and learn about common disinfectants.

Watch the Webinar

How-To

Video: Spot Cleaning For Dog Kennels

Watch the video, then download our step-by-step instructions to share with your staff and volunteers.

How-To

Video: Spot Cleaning For Cat Kennels

Watch the video, then download our step-by-step instructions to share with your staff and volunteers.

Tips & FAQs

8 Tips for Reporting Animal Cruelty

Check out our 8 tips for reporting animal cruelty and share them with concerned community members.

Examples from the Field

Home for the Holidays: Delivering Pets for Christmas

Pets as gifts? Make like Charleston Animal Society and just say yes. At this agency, volunteers go all out to create a magical experience for families.

More than $110 million granted since 2008

Featured

ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Grants

Deadline: Ongoing — No Deadline

New York State Animal Population Control Program

Deadline: Ongoing — No Deadline

Emergency Funding

The ASPCA provides emergency funding to qualified animal welfare organizations and government agencies whose communities suffer the impact of natural and other disasters.

Read Guidelines and Apply

Blog Post

What’s Your Sign?

Heather Mohan-Gibbons shares some tips for signage that creates an inviting space and results in the behavior change you’re seeking.

Blog Post

Rising From the Pit

Dr. Emily Weiss takes her annual dig into shelter data and shares the top 5 breeds with the greatest intake and outcome rates.

Explore the latest research & innovations that are advancing our field

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