Shelter Medicine – School of Veterinary Medicine – UW–Madison

Increasing the life-saving capacity of animal shelters and communities through education, shelter outreach, and development of new knowledge.

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We offer a wide range of support services to shelters, including consultations, outbreak assistance, and diagnostic testing.

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Shelters Assisted

977

Animals Admitted

2,138,248

States, Provinces, Native Nations, & other territories

70

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Program News

Now Accepting Applications for UW/UCD Shelter Medicine Fellowship 2026-2027
Applications accepted through June 8th, 9:00am CT! The Maddie’s UW / UCD fellowship was created to build a learning community that provides training and support for veterinarians to make a positive lifesaving impact in their …
May 11, 2026
Neonatal Vaccination Recommendations
“Before Four Weeks: Updated Vaccination Recommendations for Neonatal Puppies and Kittens”, MMPC Learniverse webinar “New vaccination recommendations for neonatal puppies and kittens”, Animal Care Expo 2025 presentation slides Use of the modified live canine …
April 16, 2025
USA TODAY Article: Pet Adoption Rules’ Intentions and Outcomes
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Shelter Medicine Program was recently interviewed by USA TODAY for an important article about pet adoption rules. Please read the full article “Strict pet adoption rules frustrate and defeat some animal …
April 9, 2025
More news

Recommendations for monitoring and response to possible infections with avian influenza type A (H5N1) in cats for shelters, rescues, and access-to-care clinics