Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations Keeping Pets in Homes (-) Shelter Medicine Programs & Services Shelter Medicine at the ASPCA Intake & Preventive Care Active FiltersShelter Medicine Group 9 Clear All Association of Shelter Veterinarians Awards the ASPCA’s Dr. Stephanie Janeczko the 2020 Meritorious Service Award Join us in celebrating the ASPCA’s Dr. Stephanie Janeczko for being selected as the Association of Shelter Veterinarians' 2020 award recipient. Welfare of Cats 5 to 29 Months After Perineal Urethrostomy Cats undergoing PU do well in the home after surgery, showing long-term outcomes are good and earlier surgical intervention may be the best approach. Shelter Medicine and the ASPCA Learn all about shelter medicine, which focuses on preventing disease so the end product is a healthy companion animal in a lifetime home. 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. 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.