What shelter or rescue group couldn't use more money? Unfortunately, many of them make these common mistakes in their email outreach: 1. Trying to do too much. Every fundraising email needs to have one absolutely clear request for action. This email can't catch followers up on what your group has been doing, ask for help… Learn More
Want to learn more about prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of canine parvovirus in shelters and foster homes? Want to share training information with your staff or volunteers? Well, you’re in the right place.
Can FIV+ and FIV- kitties find true love together? You bet!
When Darryl the cat came into Alachua County Animal Services in Florida, he had a huge hole in his palate. No one knew what caused it, but it made eating painful, and led to constant nasal infections. Fortunately, Operation Catnip and Alachua County Humane Society got involved, and plucked him from the euthanasia list… Learn More
Ever wonder how your community’s shelter lifesaving stacks up? We’ve just updated our comparative database with 2012 data, with 2013 on its way early next year!
This short documentary on the past, present, and future of shelter medicine recently premiered at the annual meeting of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians in Nashville, Tenn. We’re very excited to bring it to you here!
Long-stay pets can get adopted if the shelter or rescue group they’re in is willing to start over!
At the University of Florida, veterinarians and students of the Veterinary Community Outreach Program have developed a successful and affordable treatment plan for heartworm-infected dogs.
Petfinder.com and Pets Add Life have teamed up to award prizes of $25,000 to the winner with the most votes, $15,000 to the group with the second highest number, and $10,000 for the group with the third highest.
In many communities, relations between animal shelters and veterinary practices are poor or even hostile. What’s going on? What can be done?