We’re proud of the adaptability and resourcefulness being shown by so many California shelters in response to the coronavirus pandemic. At the beginning of April 2020, we began convening a weekly zoom call to help in the sharing of ideas, processes, and protocols being implemented and tested throughout the state. The group that arose from … Continue reading “CASCAR: California Animal Shelter COVID Action Response”

Karol has loved animals ever since she was a young neighborhood pet sitter in her hometown of Bethel, Connecticut so she was thrilled to join the KSMP Team in February 2021 as the Deputy Director. She comes to us from the Aging and Disability Business Institute at the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) based in Washington D.C., where she served as the … Continue reading “Karol Tapias, Deputy Director”

The Koret Shelter Medicine Program remains firmly committed to the goal of supporting California shelters and realizing our shared dream. With your support, we can do even more to move the vision for a healthy and humane California to goal.  Donate Will you help us say YES and ensure the right care and outcome for every … Continue reading “Funding”

ISSUE 2 // VOLUME 3 OR 4. BUT WHO’S COUNTING? BAD CAT HOUSING BY MANDY NEWKIRK Working in the arena that we do, I think it’s fair to say we’ve all had an “I can’t believe this is my job” moment- or forty. Searching the internet for a urine-scented candle definitely makes forty-one for me. … Continue reading “SHELTER MEDICINE TIMES”