Published: Oct 15th, 2019
You’re probably familiar with the practice of ear-tipping community cats to identify them as having been spayed or neutered. Would it surprise you to know that since 2010, the Association […]
Published: Oct 10th, 2019
Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program alumna Dr. Katherine Polak was named 2019 Association of Shelter Veterinarians Veterinarian of the Year.
Published: Oct 9th, 2019
Thanks to two UF Shelter Medicine alumni and the generosity of a donor, vetstudents at Kansas State University and the University of Missouri are able to discover the world of shelter medicine.
Published: Oct 1st, 2019
Heartworm-positive dogs are challenging to get adopted anywhere. So how did Alachua County Animal Services adopt 11 of them out in one day?
Published: Sep 26th, 2019
A kennel environment can be incredibly stressful for dogs. How can shelter staff ensure dogs receive proper enrichment as well as physical and emotional care?
Published: Sep 17th, 2019
Review a list of grants for disaster recovery or supplies for animal shelters, including municipal agencies.
Published: Sep 12th, 2019
Asking good questions can change everything, including how you cope with the stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue of working in shelters, veterinary practice, and animal rescue.
Published: Sep 8th, 2019
There are legal and disease control issues some may not be familiar with but need to know before bringing animals from the Hurricane Dorian-devastated Bahamas.
Published: Sep 5th, 2019
When Hurricane Dorian threatened Florida, shelters and organizations across the country stepped up to help. Now it’s our turn to help the devastated shelters of the Bahamas.
Published: Aug 29th, 2019
The Florida State Agricultural Response Team is assessing the impact of Hurricane Dorian and will be matching up offers of resources with the most critical needs.