Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations Keeping Pets in Homes (-) Shelter Medicine Intake & Preventive Care Active FiltersShelter Medicine Group 9 Clear All Pyometra Surgery and Access to Veterinary Care Research shows pyometra, a life-threatening infection in unspayed dogs and cats, can be safely treated without specialized care, thereby increasing access to veterinary care. Maddie’s Fund Awards Dr. Lila Miller the 2021 Avanzino Leadership Award Discover how Dr. Lila Miller championed the field of shelter medicine and received a leadership award from a prominent animal welfare organization. Do Low-Cost Veterinary Clinics Negatively Impact Private Practice Veterinarians? New research suggests low-cost veterinary clinics target pet owners who are not served by traditional private practices, improving access to veterinary care. Why Animal Shelters Support Better Policies for Veterinary Telemedicine Veterinary telemedicine is an excellent way to help increase access to vet care for pets and can help keep pets in homes and out of animal shelters.