HSUS Programs and Services

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The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the world's foremost authority on the humane care and sheltering of animals, runs a wide variety of programs designed with one goal in mind: to help local animal shelters and humane organizations improve the ways they work.

Click on the links below or scroll down to learn more about the many resources offered by The HSUS.

For Your Shelter

Shelter Evaluation Program
Our shelter services experts provide in-depth evaluation services to public and private animal care and control agencies.

Financial Assistance
Our grant opportunities and other information can help your organization’s finances.

Shelter Diagnostic System
This assessment tool is designed to help private and public animal shelters run better by surveying employees and making specific recommendations based on survey results.

Shelter Partners
Shelter Partners is designed to provide participating shelters with savings on products and services, discounts on HSUS publications, training events, and more.

The Scoop
The Scoop is a free e-newsletter bringing you the latest news and in-depth coverage of animal care issues.

Shelter Design
Our comprehensive shelter design resources will help you plan and build a facility that meets the needs of both pets and people.

For Animals and People in Your Community

Adoption Providing an effective, efficient adoption framework is critically important. Use these resources to ensure that your adoption efforts make the grade.	Emergency Services Using our resources, help educate your community about the needs of animals before, during, and after disasters.
Events Calendar Don’t miss these important days, weeks, and months celebrated by many animal shelters and other humane organizations.	Feral Cat Management Whether you currently take care of feral cats or would like to begin a feral cat program in your area, we have a wealth of resources to assist you.
First Strike First Strike promotes the development of coordinated community responses to reduce animal cruelty, family violence, and community violence.	Humane Education Humane Society Youth can help create or boost your humane education program.
Humane Society International The HSUS international affiliate offers programs to support individuals and organizations engaged in animal protection abroad.	National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week Join The HSUS in highlighting the truly lifesaving work done by animal shelters like yours.
Pets for Life Program Pets for Life addresses the leading causes of pet relinquishment to animal shelters: behavior issues, rental housing restrictions, life changes, human health concerns, and commitment problems.	Safe Cats Campaign Increases awareness about the threats cats face when allowed outdoors and spreads the word that veterinarians and shelter professionals advocate keeping cats indoors.
Spay/Neuter We offer a wealth of resources for those interested in starting or expanding spay/neuter programs.	The Shelter Pet Project Launching in Fall 2009, this three year nationwide media campaign is a joint effort of The Humane Society of the United States, Maddies Fund, The Ad Council, and the entire animal welfare community.
Volunteer Management The Humane Society of the United States offers a number of programs and services to aid you in your work with volunteers. Our materials will help you begin a new volunteer program or improve an existing one.	Wild Neighbors Wild Neighbors seeks to raise public awareness and understanding about urban wildlife and promote humane resolution of human–wildlife conflicts. Also, learn how to best handle wild animals that arrive at your facility.

Training and Continuing Education

Everyone Ready This free cutting-edge staff development training plan is designed to support you in your work with volunteers.	Humane Society University Through training and education, Humane Society University maximizes the ability of animal care and control professionals and other advocates to help animals.
Networking and Internet Groups Reach out to your colleagues in the field. Learn about the Listservs and professional organizations that will help you network with your peers.	Euthanasia Information Humane euthanasia can be one of the most critical responsibilities of those in the animal care and sheltering field. These resources are designed to assist animal care workers with information, training, and guidelines.