Shelter Medicine

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

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

Applications are open for the 2026 Community Cat Management Fellowships at Operation Catnip in Gainesville, Florida.

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

Progress and challenges in new data from the Florida Shelter Animal Census — Shelter pet adoption report — Congrats Dr. Levy!

Operation Catnip and a TNR milestone — Shelter impact of sterilization rates — Petco Love's investment in shelter medicine — Canine respiratory disease

Shelter Medicine Class of 2025 — New Study on TNR and RTF — Class of 2025 Award Winners — Shelter Medicine Conference in July — Working Cats

Dr. Cynda Crawford honored by ASV — Shelter Consultation Mentorship Program — 100,000th cat for Operation Catnip — Spay/neuter webinar.

Calling all HQHVSN Veterinarians! Cryptorchidism is a relatively common finding in both dogs and cats presented for castration. It is important to fully castrate cryptorchid animals because retained testicles are at increased risk for neoplasia, objectional behavior related to testosterone production may develop, and because the condition can be heritable.

Happy holidays! — UF Shelter Medicine interns making a difference — Study on well-being of animal shelter staff