ASPCA Research Index Browse the list below to access all of the research pages currently published on ASPCApro. Access to Veterinary Care Research Community Medicine Pyometra Surgery and Access to Veterinary Care Welfare of Cats 5 to 29 Months After Perineal Urethrostomy A Study of Pet Owners’ Perceptions and Experiences with Community Veterinary Clinics Provide a Spectrum of Care to Increase Veterinary Access to More Clients Do Low-Cost Veterinary Clinics Negatively Impact Private Practice Veterinarians? New Research Shows Ovarian Pedicle Tie Safe in Feline Spay Surgery Business Models to Improve Access to Veterinary Care (AVC) Animal Care Insights and Resources on Improved Access to Grooming for Overall Animal Health Pyometra Surgery and Access to Veterinary Care Increase Access to Dog and Cat Grooming Services to Improve Animal Health How Owner and Pet Demographics Affect Pet Body Condition Among People Experiencing Homelessness and Housing Vulnerability Animal Behavior Research Shelter Dog Behavior Food Guarding in Shelter Dogs Do Underweight Dogs Resource Guard More? Behavioral Rehabilitation of Extremely Fearful Dogs Using Model Dogs to Assess Aggression in Fight-Bred Dogs Animal Cruelty Research Cruelty & Neglect Insights and Resources on Improved Access to Grooming for Overall Animal Health Factors Affecting Reporting and Recognizing Animal Cruelty by US Veterinary Professionals Organized Dogfighting and Canine Babesiosis Differentiating Between Spontaneous and Organized Dogfighting Injuries Clinical Features and Outcomes of Strangulating Hair Mats in Dogs Do Underweight Dogs Resource Guard More? Increase Access to Dog and Cat Grooming Services to Improve Animal Health Animal Shelter-Related Research Adoption ASPCA Survey: Strategies to Increase Participation in Kitten Foster Programs in High Shelter Intake Communities New ASPCA Survey: Vast Majority of Dogs and Cats Acquired During Pandemic Still in Their Homes Adoption Ambassadors Foster Program Encouraging Research Regarding Homes for Horses Fee-Waived Animal Adoptions Retention of Pet ID Tags and Outcomes for Lost Pets Meet Your Match Pet Adoption Program Why Shelters Should Waive Cat Adoption Fees Fewer Animals Available for Adoption May Mean More Animals Go Home Animal Care Do Underweight Dogs Resource Guard More? Feline Spectrum Assessment Food Guarding in Shelter Dogs Research on Kitten Death in Shelters and Rescues Is that Cat Feral? (Webinar) Equines Encouraging Research Regarding Homes for Horses General Why Are They Buying It? United States Consumers’ Intentions When Purchasing Meat, Eggs, and Dairy With Welfare-related Labels Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to Map Animal Data We have lots more on this subject: Type: Research Featured Tools & Tips See All Examples from the Field They Did It: Reduced Length of Stay Through an Efficient Intake Process Having an intake process that accurately and efficiently assesses individual horse’s needs helps you plan the pathway to the best outcome for the horse. Examples from the Field They Did It: More Than Doubled Their Non-riding Horse Placements With a focus on marketing efforts, training and care, you can find great homes for non-riding, or companion, horses. Tips Cultivate Generosity from Within: Create a Giving Culture Fundraising is a collective effort. Every staff member, from directors to care and administrative staff, plays a role in donor engagement. Tips Top 10 Tips for Effective Animal Shelter Employee Recognition & Appreciation Learn how to integrate staff recognition into your operations to show appreciation for your staff’s commitment and improve engagement and retention. Explore ASPCApro Tools & Tips by Topic: Shelter MedicineShelter BehaviorAdoption & PlacementToxicologySpay/NeuterCruelty & DisastersEquine WelfareKeeping Pets in HomesPrograms & Operations
Examples from the Field They Did It: Reduced Length of Stay Through an Efficient Intake Process Having an intake process that accurately and efficiently assesses individual horse’s needs helps you plan the pathway to the best outcome for the horse.
Examples from the Field They Did It: More Than Doubled Their Non-riding Horse Placements With a focus on marketing efforts, training and care, you can find great homes for non-riding, or companion, horses.
Tips Cultivate Generosity from Within: Create a Giving Culture Fundraising is a collective effort. Every staff member, from directors to care and administrative staff, plays a role in donor engagement.
Tips Top 10 Tips for Effective Animal Shelter Employee Recognition & Appreciation Learn how to integrate staff recognition into your operations to show appreciation for your staff’s commitment and improve engagement and retention.
