A new article in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association says private practice veterinarians have the power to help end pet homelessness and euthanasia in their communities. Relations between private practice veterinarians and shelters/rescue organizations experience challenges in many communities. However, the influx of younger veterinarians combined with the explosive growth in the number… Learn More

Can a partnership with local veterinarians save orphaned kittens’ lives? You bet, when they’re moved from foster care to local veterinary practices, where they’re provided with love, socialization and care. That’s what the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin (HSSW) did, and they share how you can, too, in our latest MaddieTalk: Vet Pets! “We were struggling… Learn More

What would you do if you were a veterinarian, and a former client who had fallen on hard times emails you to beg for help for his dog? If you’re Dr. Kathryn Primm, you find a way to help the man, help the dog and help your local animal shelter, too. “This old client, who… Learn More

If the animals in our communities, whether currently in a home, at a shelter or in the care of a rescue group, are going to be healthy and happy, we need the services of veterinarians. But bad relations between animal organizations and private practice veterinarians can put that outcome at risk. In a survey published… Learn More

For some rescue groups and veterinarians, working together is challenging. For Dr. Carrie Donahue and Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin, it’s a win for everyone involved. What’s their secret?