UF program responds to the critical shortage of shelter veterinarians
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel recently raised an alarm about animal shelters that's echoing around the country: a shortage of shelter veterinarians.
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel recently raised an alarm about animal shelters that's echoing around the country: a shortage of shelter veterinarians.
What story does data tell us about what's happened for Florida's shelter animals since 2013? A pretty inspiring one!
Our internship program has been expanded to include an additional position beginning in June.
Fear Free is a training and certification program for animal professionals that puts the emotional and physical well being of animals on an equal footing.
Thanks to an incredible volunteer for the Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program, many cats and kittens in Puerto Rico have toys to give them comfort and enrichment while they're in the shelter.
Although there continue to be challenges for the shelters in Puerto Rico, progress is being made.
With the support of Petsmart Charities, the University of Florida and Operation Catnip teamed up with ten Panhandle animal organizations to help spay and neuter more than 200 cats and dogs.
A UF Shelter Medicine Program alum is partnering with local advocates to put an end to this practice.
Stop by our booth for cutting edge sheltering tips, and also keep an eye out for our roving ambassadors who can let you know how you can get a free shelter consultation from our team!
In a study published in the current issue of Applied Animal Behaviour Science, clicker training made the cats become more open to exploring their surroundings.