University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program

The UW Shelter Medicine Program is part of a partnership providing assistance to shelters in seven states: Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Alaska. While our program has a national and international focus, and any shelter can receive help, shelters in these seven states are particularly important to us.

The goal of this partnership is to help local shelters and animal welfare organizations in these states to advance their work and promote animal welfare through community outreach and sheltering of animals in need of care. Our program is available to assist with these goals in a number of ways, including on-site consultations, outbreak assistance, diagnostic testing, and providing workshops and regional tours.