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.

Our Impact

Shelters Assisted

977

Animals Admitted

2,138,248

States, Provinces, Native Nations, & other territories

70

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Program News

Save the Date: Community Engaged Veterinary Care Conference
Dates: November 4–6, 2026 Sessions begin the evening of November 4, include a full day on November 5, and end by noon on November 6. Location: Pyle Center, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI The Community …
May 29, 2026
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
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Recommendations for monitoring and response to possible infections with avian influenza type A (H5N1) in cats for shelters, rescues, and access-to-care clinics