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Drs. Wagner and Hurley Publish Pair of Studies of the Effects of Housing on Shelter Cat Health, Well-Being, and Adoption

Two major studies co-authored by the Koret Shelter Medicine Program’s Drs. Denae Wagner and Kate Hurley, along with Dr. Jenny Stavisky from the University of Nottingham, were published today by The Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS). Shelter housing for cats 1: Principles of design for health, welfare and rehoming, lays out the current … Continue reading “Drs. Wagner and Hurley Publish Pair of Studies of the Effects of Housing on Shelter Cat Health, Well-Being, and Adoption”

Apply to Be Our Learning Coordinator

Do you have a passion for helping to create and build online learning communities? Do you love both the people in the animal welfare industry and the animals they are trying to help? Does the idea of being on a small but mighty team dedicated to online learning in this space sound exciting? We have … Continue reading “Private: Apply to Be Our Learning Coordinator”

Miranda Will, Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Learning Coordinator

Miranda Will joined the Koret Shelter Medicine program as a Learning Coordinator in February of 2022. Miranda joins us from the world of education. She taught agriculture and science for 7 years at the high school level before joining the KSMP team. Her roles within the KSMP include planning and coordinating all things online learning, … Continue reading “Miranda Will, Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Learning Coordinator”

UW Shelter Medicine Program Helps Contain Canine Influenza Outbreak

A Canine Influenza outbreak at two Oakland, California shelters is being managed by the Shelter Medicine program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM), directed by former Koret Shelter Medicine Program faculty member, Dr. Sandra Newbury. Alerted to the possibility of an outbreak, the Koret Shelter Medicine Program’s Dr. Cindy Karsten reached … Continue reading “UW Shelter Medicine Program Helps Contain Canine Influenza Outbreak”

Governor Newsom Proposes $50M Investment to Help California’s Homeless Animals

While running for Governor, Gavin Newsom made a promise to all Californians and to the over 100,000 shelter animals still euthanized annually: Ensure that all California communities have the resources they need to meet the state’s goal that no healthy or treatable dog or cat is euthanized in an animal shelter. The desire to eliminate … Continue reading “Governor Newsom Proposes $50M Investment to Help California’s Homeless Animals”

Spring 23 Shelter Summit and Fast Tracks

There’s a new, different, better experience coming to the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Learniverse, and it’s designed with your feedback, your busy schedules, and your big goals in mind. The Spring 2023 Shelter Summit and Fast Tracks will give you the opportunity to learn by doing, create the change you want to see, and go further together with your colleagues … Continue reading “Spring 23 Shelter Summit and Fast Tracks”

Join Our Communities

It’s always better when we work together. Whether you’re a shelter veterinarian looking to discuss infectious disease protocols, a field representative ready to expand your lost and found programming, or a kennel manager prepping to train your staff on Capacity for Care, we’ve built an ecosystem where peer-peer support, expert coaching, and resource-sharing are waiting to … Continue reading “Join Our Communities”

Reach Out to Join Our California Outreach Team

Our person We’re looking for a seasoned shelter professional who is ready to roll their sleeves up and apply their years of shelter operation and animal care experience to a program that is designed to scale humane, community-centered practices to shelters of every type.  If you share our passion for supporting shelters in reaching their … Continue reading “Private: Reach Out to Join Our California Outreach Team”

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