https://www.aspcapro.org/how-agencies-can-partner-nfr
The NFR (National Field Response) Response Partner Program allows the ASPCA to join forces with local and national shelters
agenciespartnernfraspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/northern-tier-shelter-initiative-zoomies-ideal-age-spay-neuter-dogs-cats
Take a critical look at recent studies about when to spay and neuter dogs and cats.
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https://www.aspcapro.org/keeping-pets-homes/safety-net
These resources can help you keep pets in homes by providing owners with behavioral and housing help, as well as viable rehoming options.
safety netaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics-spayneuter/surgery
These resources can help take your spay/neuter surgeries to the next level. Included is information on in-surgery techniques and tools.
surgeryaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/toxic-component-grapes-and-raisins-identified
For years, veterinarians have wondered what made grapes toxic to pets—we think we have the answer.
toxiccomponentgrapesraisinsidentified
https://www.aspcapro.org/how-agencies-can-partner-nfdr
The NFDR (National Field & Disaster Response) Partner Program allows the ASPCA to join forces with local and national shelters.
agenciespartneraspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/spayneuter
Whether you’re interested in pediatric spay/neuter, community outreach, funding or TNR, we’ve got the latest information.
spayneuteraspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/grants/grant-opportunities
Find out what animal welfare grants may be available to you thorough the ASPCA's grant programs; disaster, training, equine and more.
grant opportunitiesaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/about/aspcar-national-programs
Learn how the ASPCA’s national programs can help you save more lives through on-the-ground intervention, training, grants and online resources.
nationalprogramsaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics-shelter-medicine/prevention-and-treatment-common-animal-shelter-diseases
Learn about the various medical conditions and diseases that veterinarians or other staff may encounter while caring for pets in the shelter.
animal shelterpreventiontreatmentcommondiseases
https://www.aspcapro.org/how-nfdr-can-help
NFR provides expertise to help investigate and prosecute crimes against animals.
helpaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics/community-cats
Create or expand your community cat program with our resources on TNR, community outreach, winter care tips and research on ferals.
community catsaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics/aspca-poison-control-and-toxicology
Animal toxicology experts provide information for veterinarians on top toxins, medication, food, indoor and outdoor risks and treatment plans.
poison controlaspcatoxicology
https://www.aspcapro.org/research/research-access-veterinary-care
Discover research that helps keep people and pets together by increasing access to veterinary care through low-cost veterinary clinics and more treatment...
veterinary careresearchaccessaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/training
Search and filter to target your next training opportunity. Take for-credit courses, find veterinary offerings, critical behavior guidance, in-person and...
trainingaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/apply-aspca-veterinary-scholarship-program
Learn about the ASPCA Veterinary Scholarship Program to support veterinary and veterinary technician students committed to pursuing careers in mission-focused...
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https://www.aspcapro.org/adoption-placement/reaching-supporting-adopters
Make it easy for adopters to keep their pets with these resources for managing behavior issues and other concerns in the early days of adoption.
reachingsupportingaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/researchindex
Scan a complete list of all ASPCA research currently published on ASPCApro covering veterinary, cruelty, behavior, sheltering topics, and more.
research indexaspca
https://www.aspcapro.org/spayneuterlibrary
Explore our comprehensive library of videos and clinic documents covering a range of topics from surgical techniques, flow efficiencies, gentle animal...
spayneuterlibraryaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/about-programs-services/shelter-medicine-and-aspca
Learn all about shelter medicine, which focuses on preventing disease so the end product is a healthy companion animal in a lifetime home.
shelter medicineaspca
https://www.aspcapro.org/spayneuter/spayneuter-clinic-administration
From your spay/neuter clinic’s property to its people, this section on clinic administration can help you keep things running smoothly.
spayneuterclinicadministrationaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/drug-protocols-spayneuter-clinics
These drug protocols and guidelines will aid licensed technicians and veterinarians at HQHVSN clinics in determining proper delivery, ordering, storage, and...
drugprotocolsspayneuterclinics
https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/ideal-age-spayneuter-dogs-and-cats
The risk of surgical complications is less with pediatric spay/neuter. Read these articles to find out more.
idealagespayneuterdogs
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics-shelter-medicine/asv-guidelines-standards-care-animal-shelters
See how the Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ (ASV) Guidelines can help your shelter.
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https://www.aspcapro.org/programs-operations/managing-people-resources
This section contains tips and tools to help you hire, manage and, if necessary, correct the people who help you get the work done of saving lives.
managing peopleresourcesaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics-shelter-medicine/animal-shelter-facility-use-and-design
Good facility design can help prevent disease transmission, allow for efficient workflow, and improve the overall welfare of both people and animals.
animal shelterfacility usedesignaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/resource-library
Visit ASPCApro.org for resources to help animal welfare professionals save more lives. Find the latest research and learn about unique training opportunities.
toolstipsaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/florida-cares-animal-cruelty-investigations-and-response-workshop
This free, two-day hands-on workshop is open to law enforcement, prosecutors, veterinarians, and rescue and sheltering organizations and is aimed at raising...
animal crueltyfloridainvestigations
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics-cruelty-disasters-animal-cruelty-investigations/how-individuals-can-volunteer-nfdr-team
Join us in fighting cruelty. NFR looks for committed, qualified volunteers to help during deployments.
individualsvolunteerteamaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/about
We take a progressive approach to helping at-risk animals and provide free tools for animal welfare professionals, volunteers, veterinarians and more.
aspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/
ASPCApro.org: Helping animal welfare professionals save more lives. Read more.
aspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/top-ten-tips-caring-community-cats-winter
Here are some quick tips to help feral cat caretakers and their colonies make it safely through the cold winter months.
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https://www.aspcapro.org/grants/other-animal-welfare-funders
In addition to the ASPCA, some of the largest national animal welfare funders invite grant applications. Get the info.
animal welfarefundersaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/how-nfr-can-help
NFR provides expertise to help investigate and prosecute crimes against animals.
nfrhelpaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/3-reasons-support-veterinary-telemedicine
Learn what veterinary telehealth is and how it can increase access to veterinary care, reduce fear in canine and feline patients, and support animal shelters
reasonssupportveterinarytelemedicineaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/enrichment-behavior/animal-behavior
From working with fearful dogs to reading cat body language, this section contains resources to help you communicate with and better care for animals.
animal behavioraspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics/equine-welfare
Our online resources for equine rescues and sanctuaries include helpful information on starting a foster program, implementing a gelding clinic and basic care.
equine welfareaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/social-work-animal-welfare-swaw-guidelines
Learn how to integrate social work practices best help the people your animal shelter is serving.
social workanimal welfareguidelinesaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/nfr
NFR's primary goal is to remove animals from crisis situations created by natural disasters or by animal cruelty.
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https://www.aspcapro.org/nfdr
NFDR's primary goal is to remove animals from crisis situations created by natural disasters or by animal cruelty.
disaster responseaspcanationalfield
https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/research-fee-waived-animal-adoptions
Thinking about offering free adoptions? Research confirms that fee-waived cats are just as loved as ones with a price tag.
animal adoptionsresearchfeewaivedaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/programs-operations/volunteers
From recruitment to training to managing and thanking your volunteers, we’ve got resources to help you create, expand or improve volunteer programs.
volunteersaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/keeping-pets-homes/return-owner
Discover strategies for returning pets to their owners, including ID tags, microchips, and community resources for lost and found pets.
returnowneraspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/about/contact-us
Animal welfare professionals can reach us at these links
usaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics-shelter-medicine/population-management-animal-shelters
Population management is the process of intentionally and efficiently planning services for each animal in the shelter’s care. Learn best practices.
population managementanimal sheltersaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/10-things-pets-love-get-top-toxins-dogs-and-cats-aspca-poison-control
This one-hour session will cover the most common toxins for dogs and cats that ASPCA Poison Control has received calls for in the last year.
thingspetslovegettop
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics-equine-welfare/keeping-horses-safe
The ASPCA supports innovative programs aiding horse owners who are temporarily unable to care for their horses.
keepinghorsessafeaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/adoption-promotions-harder-place-dogs-and-cats
Download our easy-to-use promotion guide and help senior pets, special needs, and long-stay animals find loving homes. Download our easy-to-use promotion guide...
adoptionpromotionsharderplacedogs
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics/shelter-medicine
Find a spectrum of shelter medicine topics essential for ensuring the well-being of animals, from best practices in health care, disease prevention, and...
shelter medicineaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/grant/2024/09/18/2025-aspca-national-shelter-grants-initiative
The ASPCA is offering $2.5 million in grants to U.S. shelters by funding programs that support animal outcomes, animal psychological health and access to...
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https://www.aspcapro.org/topics-shelter-medicine/cleaning-sanitation-animal-shelters
Help keep your shelter population free of disease outbreaks with our cleaning and sanitation protocols, tips, and webinars.
animal shelterscleaningsanitationaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics-shelter-medicine/shelter-medicine-programs-and-services
Enhance your expertise in shelter medicine with professional development, publications, and direct support from the ASPCA’s Shelter Medicine Services team.
shelter medicineprogramsservicesaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/programs-operations/fundraising
Use these fundraising resources to plan and implement effective strategies to raise more money so you can go about your work of saving lives.
fundraisingaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics-shelter-medicine/animal-shelter-surgery-dentistry
Spay/neuter is just one type of surgery needed for shelter pets. Learn more about surgical and dentistry procedures from these great resources.
animal sheltersurgerydentistryaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics/keeping-pets-homes
From the latest relinquishment studies to innovative safety net programs, this section provides you with the tools you need to keep pets at home.
keepingpetshomesaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/about-programs-services/aspca-equine-welfare
The ASPCA began with a passion for equine welfare, and today's work of finding homes, providing safety nets and agency partnering expands that focus.
equine welfareaspca
https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/halloween-safety-tips-pets
The ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center provides 5 top tips for veterinarians and other animal-health experts to safety navigate Halloween tricks and treats
safety tipshalloweenpetsaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics/cruelty-disasters
From cruelty investigation and prosecution to disaster response training to emergency sheltering and evacuation plans, this section is filled with resources.
crueltydisastersaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics-equine-welfare/preparing-and-responding-disasters-impacting-equines
Here we’ll share best practices for handling cruelty and neglect cases, including the appropriate processes for engaging law enforcement.
preparingrespondingdisastersequinesaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/10-tips-make-most-real-life-rooms
After a remodel of its real-life room, the ASPCA shares 10 tips for décor and design.
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https://www.aspcapro.org/grant/2025/03/17/2025-aspca-research-grants
ASPCA research grants develop cutting-edge knowledge in animal welfare. Learn more about this year's opportunities.
research grantsaspca
https://www.aspcapro.org/about-programs-services/aspca-behavioral-rehabilitation-center
The ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center works with undersocialized and fearful dogs. The Learning Lab offers live and online behavior training.
rehabilitation centeraspcabehavioral
https://www.aspcapro.org/about-programs-services/aspca-learning-lab
The ASPCA Learning Lab’s mission is to elevate behavioral healthcare for dogs and cats in animal shelters by providing free online and in-person training to...
learning labaspca
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics-cruelty-disasters/disaster-preparedness-response
Learn how animal welfare organizations and individuals can prepare and respond to natural and manmade disasters in their communities.
disaster preparednessresponseaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/about-programs-services/aspca-poison-control
Be ready for any veterinary emergency with latest treatment modalities, information on a full range of toxicology topics and RACE-approved training.
poison controlaspca
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics-shelter-medicine/intake-preventive-care
Preventive care and intake best practices are critical for animal health in shelters.
preventive careintakeampaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/best-practices-guide-trapping-community-and-stray-cats-support-tnr-efforts?utm_source=pro-website&utm_medium=homepage&utm_campaign=tips
Learn the best practices in community cat trapping with our free guide and help spay/neuter efforts in your community.
best practicesstray catsguidetrappingcommunity
https://www.aspcapro.org/programs-operations/managed-admission
Learn how to improve animal flow, reduce intake and better serve your community through a managed admission program.
managedadmissionaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/left-navigation/research
Starting with the philosophy that “every number is a wet nose,” the team researches lifesaving models and shares successful programs with the field.
researchaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/left-navigation/grants
The ASPCA is one of the nation’s largest animal welfare grantmakers, providing financial and other support to nonprofit animal welfare organizations.
grantsaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/enrichment-behavior/canine-enrichment
Make canine enrichment a part of your daily routine with these enrichment schedules and DIY dog toys.
canineenrichmentaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/they-did-it-enhanced-cageless-cat-housing-local-landmark-decor
The San Francisco SPCA describes how pets and people benefit from cleverly designed replicas of iconic landmarks in their shelter.
enhancedcathousinglocallandmark
https://www.aspcapro.org/research/animal-behavior-research
These studies will help you manage common dog and cat behavioral concerns. Use the research takeaways to improve animal welfare in your community.
animal behaviorresearchaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics-cruelty-disasters-animal-cruelty-investigations/how-individuals-can-volunteer-nfr-team
Join us in fighting cruelty. NFR looks for committed, qualified volunteers to help during deployments.
individualsvolunteernfrteamaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics-shelter-behavior/canine-enrichment-shelter-dogs
Discover affordable canine enrichment ideas for shelter dogs, including DIY toys, in-kennel activities, enrichment schedules, and behavior resources.
canineenrichmentshelterdogsaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics/programs-operations
We’ve provided information to help you fill your many roles as well as forms and samples useful for hiring & firing, volunteer management, and fundraising.
programsoperationsaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/ideal-age-spayneuter
The risk of surgical complications is less with pediatric spay/neuter. Read these articles to find out more.
idealagespayneuteraspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/teaching-spectrum-care-veterinary-school
Discover how The Ohio State Veterinary School incorporates instruction on a continuum of acceptable care that considers available evidence-based medicine while...
teachingspectrumcareveterinaryschool
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics-shelter-medicine/recognizing-responding-infectious-diseases-animal-shelters
Discover a wealth of resources to help you navigate infectious diseases in an animal shelter, including disease response, sanitation, and PPE.
infectious diseasesanimal sheltersrespondingaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/about/aspcar-culture-values-and-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-commitment
At the ASPCA, we pride ourselves on being a respected leader for the protection and welfare of animals, and we offer our employees an inspiring, collaborative,...
culturevaluesdiversityequityinclusion
https://www.aspcapro.org/research/animal-cruelty-research
Learn about the ASPCA’s groundbreaking research on dogfighting, animal cruelty, and animal neglect.
animal crueltyresearchaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/best-practices-guide-trapping-community-and-stray-cats-support-tnr-efforts?utm_source=pro-website&utm_medium=homepage&utm_campaign=tips
Learn the best practices in community cat trapping with our free guide and help spay/neuter efforts in your community.
best practicesstray catsguidetrappingcommunity
https://www.aspcapro.org/spayneuter/spayneuter-patient-care
The best patient care for your spay/neuter clinic is covered in this section, from vaccine protocols and anesthesia to equipment maintenance.
patient carespayneuteraspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/adoption-placement/promotions-events
In this section you’ll find adoption promotions and event planning resources to help you save more lives.
promotionseventsaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/spectrum-care-appropriate-management-toxicology-cases-budget
Discover how spectrum of care strategies support safe, effective treatment of toxicities through client-centered decisions, teamwork and evidence-based...
spectrumcareappropriatemanagementtoxicology
https://www.aspcapro.org/trainwithus
Apply for veterinary professional opportunities, including externships, internships, residencies, and hands on training for vets and veterinary technicians....
veterinary medicinetraining programsaspca
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics-equine-welfare/helping-horses-find-homes
Research suggests there are enough homes for all the country’s at-risk horses. It’s the ASPCA’s goal to help equine organizations find those homes.
helpinghorsesfindhomesaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/pool-poisons-and-other-water-dangers-pets
Share this useful infographic with pet owners to keep dogs and cats safe from pool chemicals, saltwater, sunscreen and more.
poolpoisonswaterdangerspets
https://www.aspcapro.org/grant/2025/08/19/hurricane-katrina-20th-anniversary-disaster-preparedness-grants
The ASPCA is providing up to $500,000 in funding to improve disaster preparedness for animals in coastal and other high-risk communities in Alabama,...
hurricane katrinadisaster preparednessanniversarygrantsaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics/shelter-behavior-enrichment
Discover easy and inexpensive ways to make enrichment a part of your everyday routine.
shelterbehaviorenrichmentaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics-cruelty-disasters/national-field-response-animal-cruelty-investigations
The National Field Response team responds to cruelty cases or natural disasters coast to coast, providing aid help immediately where needed.
animal crueltynationalfieldresponseinvestigations
https://www.aspcapro.org/programs-operations/board-leadership
Use these resources to create a customer-focused staff and board of directors.
board leadershipaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics/adoption-placement
From fostering to fee-waived to open adoptions, this section is teaming with tips, how-tos and tools to help you–and your fosters—find homes for more animals.
adoptionplacementaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics-cruelty-disasters/animal-fighting
The ASPCA offers training to animal control officers and veterinarians on how to identify signs of animal cruelty and what to do during crime scene...
animal fightingaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/adoption-placement/foster-care
Save more lives with our foster care resources, including customizable dog and cat foster care guides, sanitation tips for foster homes, and more.
foster careaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/about-programs-services/aspca-veterinary-forensic-science-center-avfsc
The ASPCA Veterinary Forensic Science Center (AVFSC) is a multidisciplinary forensic laboratory dedicated to animal cruelty casework involving companion...
forensic scienceaspcaveterinarycenter
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics-shelter-medicine/foster-animal-health-care
Learn valuable information to help support your animals in foster homes.
animal healthfostercareaspcapro
https://www.aspcapro.org/snjobs
Visit ASPCApro.org for resources to help animal welfare professionals save more lives. Find the latest research and learn about unique training opportunities.
job boardspayneuteraspcapro