WATCH: Spay/Neuter in the COVID Era, and more

Golden-eyed cat looking into cameraSpay/neuter has been intricately woven into the fabric of animal lifesaving for more than three decades. And then suddenly, COVID-19 challenged every aspect of daily life and shelter operations, rewriting the book on what essential services are.

We’re told to be #SaferAtHome to avoid overloading the healthcare system and that every exception to social distancing decreases its efficacy. What does that mean for spay/neuter programs?

In this recorded webinar, you’ll hear the latest national guidance on the role of spay/neuter during the pandemic and how programs are navigating these unprecedented times.

Presenters are:

Dr. Julie Levy, Fran Marino Endowed Professor of Shelter Medicine Education, Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at UF

Aimee St. Arnaud, Director of National Veterinary Programs, Best Friends Animal Society

Sharon Harvey, President and CEO, Cleveland Animal Protective League

Dr. Staci Cannon, Medical Director, Nashville Animal Care and Control

View here

Want to know more? Read Why We Must Suspend Spay/Neuter During the Pandemic: An Open Letter from Dr. Julie Levy.

Other webinars of interest

  • COVID-19: 5 Critical Takeaways for Florida Animal Shelters and Spay/Neuter Clinics with Dr. Julie Levy. View here.
  • Guidance for COVID-19 for Nonprofit, Government and In Practice Veterinary Personnel with Jim Tedford, president and CEO for The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and Certified Animal Welfare Administer (CAWA); Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), Chair, WSAVA One Health Committee; Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice), Fran Marino Endowed Professor of Shelter Medicine, Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at UF. View here.
  • Spay/Neuter in the COVID Era with Dr. Julie Levy, Fran Marino Endowed Professor of Shelter Medicine Education, Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at UF; Aimee St. Arnaud, Director of National Veterinary Programs, Best Friends Animal Society; Sharon Harvey, President and CEO, Cleveland Animal Protective League; Dr. Staci Cannon, Medical Director, Nashville Animal Care and Control. Register and view here.
  • 10 Minutes With The Experts with Dr. Julie Levy, Fran Marino Endowed Professor of Shelter Medicine Education, Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at UF; Dr. Sandra Newbury, University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program. View here.
  • Best Practice Strategies Before, During & After the Pandemic with Sara Pizano, DVM, MA, Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at UF/Million Cat Challenge and Team Shelter USA. View here.
  • Coping with Stress During COVID-19 with Jessica Dolce, Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator (CCFE). View here.
  • Q&A: New Recommendations and Protocol for Sheltering COVID-19 Exposed Pets with Dr. Sandra Newbury, University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program. View here.