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Shelter Medicine Services News and Highlights

Find all the latest news from the ASPCA Shelter Medicine Services team.

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.

Spay/Neuter Surgical Complications

This online course covers surgical complications that may arise while performing high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter.

New York State Animal Population Control Program

This low-cost spay/neuter grant program is administered by the ASPCA on behalf of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.

Veterinary Forensic Sciences at the ASPCA

The ASPCA Veterinary Forensic Services team supports both animal cruelty victims and animals involved in serious attacks on people. Additionally, the ASPCA provides training opportunities for veterinarians interested in animal forensics.

Business Models to Improve Access to Veterinary Care (AVC)

Review The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s recent report on ways to make veterinary care affordable for clients and viable for veterinarians.

URI Protocol for Kitten Foster Programs

Download and customize this kitten URI protocol to help move your foster kittens through your organization as efficiently as possible.

ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters

See how the Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ (ASV) Guidelines can help your shelter.

Research on Access to Veterinary Care

Discover research that helps keep people and pets together by increasing access to veterinary care through low-cost veterinary clinics and more treatment options for pets in need.

Upcycle Enrichment Ideas Using Donated Items

Learn easy (and free) ways to build enrichment for shelter animals to reduce stress, provide mental stimulation, and improve behavior.

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