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Matthew Parker

July 2026 eNews

Thoughts on the Shelter Vet Shortage — Community Cat Management Course — Research on Pet Reunification Trends — Good News!

Six veterinarians and veterinary students wearing yellow protective gowns and gloves standing together in an animal shelter kennel area with cages on both sides.

June 2026 eNews

Good News for Spay/Neuter — How Shelter Medicine Builds Animal Welfare Leaders — Guidance on Screwworm — Disaster Response

Veterinary surgical team preparing a draped patient on an operating table before a procedure.

May 2026 eNews

Congratulations to the Certificate in Shelter Medicine class of 2026 — Deadly feline coronavirus variant — NACA advanced training comes to UF

A collage showing photos of the Certificate in Shelter Medicine Class of 2026.

April 2026 eNews

UF Shelter Medicine at Animal Care Expo 2026 — 'Foster 50' program — Study on ways to improve adoption of dogs stressed by shelter housing

Four members of the UF Shelter Medicine team smiling at their booth at Animal Care Expo 2026 in Pittsburgh, with Play Book handouts displayed on the table in front of them.

February 2026 eNews

Importance of education in animal welfare — Success of UF’s Online Shelter Medicine Programs —

Two small dogs standing close together behind metal kennel bars at an animal shelter.

January 2026 eNews

Learn more about UF Shelter Medicine Distance Education — New ASV rabbit housing guidelines — Fellowship opportunity for FL vet students

UF Shelter Medicine Distance Learning Master's graduate Amber Elliot smiling and holding a long-haired gray dog.

December 2025 eNews

A year-end message from the UF Shelter Medicine Program — Shelter medicine internship opportunity — TNR voluntary survey

A Jack Russell Terrier Dog facing to the right side and looking up, with blurry lights behind it.

November 2025 eNews

Happy Thanksgiving! — Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Consulting Cooperative — Importance of foster-based rescue organizations

Two cats on the floor in front of a pumpkin.

October 2025 eNews

What happens at "Miami Shelter Camp"? — A license plate that saves lives — Take the BISSELL Pet Foundation Shelter Survey — New Cat Course

UF vet students at Miami Shelter Camp 2025