Search Search Search Topic Shelter Medicine (-) Programs & Services Intake & Preventive Care Keeping Pets in Homes Return to Owner Safety Net Cruelty & Disasters Animal Cruelty Investigations Programs & Operations Managed Admission Active FiltersPrograms & Services Group 9 Clear All 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. Seattle Veterinary Outreach Receives $50K Grant from ASPCA to Benefit Homeless People and Their Pets Read about a new grant for the ASPCA that provides needed veterinary care to pet owners in Seattle who find themselves homeless. Increase Access to Dog and Cat Grooming Services to Improve Animal Health New research suggests increasing access to grooming resources could improve the lives of pets, pet owners, and veterinarians Fast Track Planning Use this resource to better understand how to fast track your shelter population. Insights and Resources on Improved Access to Grooming for Overall Animal Health New research suggests education and access to grooming supplies can reduce negative pet health consequences of insufficient grooming care by identifying the communities' needs. Animal Shelter and Community Medicine Journals for Publication Learn about the Journal of Shelter Medicine and Community Animal Health, the only journal focused on shelter and community medicine practice. ASPCA Commits $45M to Help Animal Cruelty Victims and Low-Income Pet Owners A $45M ASPCA initiative addresses some complex needs of animal cruelty victims and improves access to vital veterinary care for low-income owners. ASPCA Shelter Medicine Practitioner Pathway Mentorship for ABVP Board Certification The ASPCA is thrilled to launch a mentorship program to support veterinarians working toward ABVP Shelter Medicine Practice (SMP) certification via the Practitioner Pathway. Fast Track FAQs Find the answers to your questions about fast track and slow track for your shelter population. 3 Reasons to Support Veterinary Telemedicine Learn what veterinary telehealth is and how it can increase access to veterinary care, reduce fear in canine and feline patients, and support animal shelters