We also honor the deep commitment to caring and compassion expressed by so many in the animal welfare and veterinary professions. To be part of the solution to the violence and racism that threaten our …
Year: 2020
Shelter Medicine Programs’ Statement and Recommendations for Transport and Animal Movement During COVID-19 Pandemic- Updated 3/28/20
Updated 3/28/20 The University of Wisconsin-Madison Shelter Medicine Program, University of Florida Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program, University of California- Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, Cornell Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program, Humane Canada, The Association for Advancement of …
Shelter Medicine Programs Endorse NACA Statement on Animal Control Functions During the COVID-19 Pandemic- 3/20/20
PDF of Endorsement 3/20/20 University of Wisconsin-Madison Shelter Medicine Program, University of California-Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, University of Florida Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program, Dr. Jeanette O’Quin of The Ohio State University, and the Association …
COVID-19 Response: Limiting Non-Emergency Surgery in Shelters and Spay Neuter Clinics- Updated 3/16/20
3/16/20 Background: A recommendation to limit “non-essential” or “elective” surgical procedures has been made by the U.S. Surgeon General. While the American Hospital Association has responded to this recommendation by noting it is important for …
Animal Services’ Role in COVID-19 Support
3/21/20 COVID-19 Information for animal services, shelters and rescues– Animal shelters are being impacted by the current COVID pandemic. There are many questions about pets and coronaviruses including COVID-19, what role animal services should play in …