Over the past two decades, Maddie’s Fund^® has helped shape the field by investing in shelter medicine programs at colleges of veterinary medicine across the U.S., supporting residencies, training the next generation of shelter professionals and working alongside leaders who have spent their careers improving the lives of shelter animals and the people who care for them.

This month, we’re honoring the people behind the progress of the field. The mentors, veterinarians and animal well-being professionals who have shaped how we care for animals in shelter environments.

Shelter medicine isn’t just about treating illness, it’s about advancing animal well-being through science-based care, disease prevention, behavioral health, outbreak response and a commitment to keeping pets and people together. And none of that would be possible without the people who dedicate their careers to it.

As we continue Maddie’s Fund’s 30th anniversary celebration, we’d like to shine a light on the people making an impact in our communities through shelter medicine on Maddie’s^® Pet Forum:

• Is there a shelter medicine mentor, veterinarian or professional you’d like to recognize?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie’s Fund 30th Anniversary! Congratulations to June’s $1,000 Cuddle prize pack winner, Yeni Rivas from Sugar Land Animal Services!