WATCH: Spay/Neuter in the COVID Era, and more
Published: Apr 6th, 2020
Hear the latest national guidance on the role of spay/neuter during the pandemic and how programs are navigating these unprecedented times.
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UPDATED 3/30/20: Important COVID-19 information for animal shelters
Published: Mar 30th, 2020
The Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida continues to monitor the developing situation as animal shelters cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why must we suspend spay-neuter surgery during the pandemic
Published: Mar 29th, 2020
The public health emergency that is upon all of us with COVID-19 calls all of us to action.
Online learning for shelter and rescue workers
Published: Mar 25th, 2020
Shelter/rescue staff and volunteers have an opportunity to take advantage of many online educational options — mostly free — for the animal welfare community.
COVID-19: What animal shelters need to know about the new coronavirus
Published: Mar 3rd, 2020
With the emergence of a novel coronavirus, COVID-19, as a global pandemic threat, animal shelters may be faced with a number of difficult challenges.
Study: Shelter surrender may begin at home for cats
Published: Feb 26th, 2020
A new study suggests problems with the home environment of pet cats are a major source of welfare concerns for cats and may increase the risk of shelter surrender.
Totally Rocking Our World: Team Shelter Med!
Published: Feb 19th, 2020
Deploying a team with expertise in shelter medicine takes disaster response to a new level—and helps bring lifesaving solutions. Just ask the University of Florida’s Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program.
Breaking down barriers and saving lives in Florida’s animal shelters
Published: Feb 10th, 2020
Thanks to the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at UF and the Million Cat Challenge, Florida animal shelters looking to increase lifesaving now have their very own barrier-busters.
Study: Enrichment and human interaction can reduce fear aggression in shelter dogs
Published: Jan 28th, 2020
The stress of entering a shelter may cause otherwise non-aggressive dogs to display aggressive behavior. Is there anything shelters can do to mitigate this problem?
Taking TNR to a new level with a Florida Animal Friend license plate grant
Published: Jan 23rd, 2020
When you purchase a Florida Animal Friend license plate, $25 of every plate sold goes directly to fund organizations across the state who offer free or low-cost spay and neuter services.