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Unlocking Humane Solutions to Animal Welfare Problems Our experienced faculty members explore the big issues for Shelter Medicine. Study ideas almost always arise as problems animal welfare workers are encountering in the field. We also rely on these shelter partners as priceless sources of data from the frontlines and appreciate…
Study: Shelter surrender may begin at home for cats
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.
Study: Outcome of FeLV-infected cats in a large pet adoption program
Can cats who test positive for feline leukemia find adopters? That’s what researchers set out to discover in a new study.
Dont get spooked by Halloween pet adoption promotions
"The idea that shelters should suspend black cat adoptions around the holiday is widely considered a myth."
Spay/neuter tattoos can prevent unnecessary surgery for cats and dogs
Since 2010, the Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ guidelines for Spay-Neuter Programs has recommended "the use of a simple green linear tattoo to identify all neutered pet animals."
Study: High intensity sterilization of free-roaming cats reduces populations with least death of cats
The study simulated seven different management strategies for reducing cat populations.
Are sleepovers and short-term fostering good or bad for shelter dogs?
"These programs are a great way to give dogs a break from the daily stressful environment of an institutional setting," said Dr. Cynda Crawford.
