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Integrated Care in Animal Shelters: What It Is and Easy Ways to Implement

Learn how to align medical, operations and behavior to deliver high-quality 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.

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.

Give Foot Baths The Boot

Foot baths may seem like a good idea, but this resource explains why they can often cause more problems than they solve -- and what to do instead.

Recognizing Signs of Infectious Disease in Animal Shelters

Looking for a quick guide to common infections in a shelter setting? This helpful print-and-post reference comes complete with photos of disease symptoms.

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.

Hypernatremia and Activated Charcoal

Here are some of the most commonly asked questions concerning hypernatremia from activated charcoal.

Spectrum of Care

Get resources on how to provide a continuum of care and improve access to veterinary services for dogs and cats.

3 Tips for Intake and Operations at a Temporary Shelter

Managing a temporary shelter can be an overwhelming task. Follow these three tips from the ASPCA’s Field Investigations and Response Team (FIR)

Provide a Spectrum of Care to Increase Veterinary Access to More Clients

Read about the importance of access to veterinary care and how it can help improve animal outcomes, empower pet owners, and help with veterinarian burnout.