December 10th 2024
To close out day 3 of Fetch Long Beach, Kris Otteman, DVM, ABVP, CAWA, shared with attendee’s common unpopular opinions within shelter medicine
December 8th 2024
Day 2 of Fetch Long Beach kicked off with Kwane Stewart, DVM, sharing the path his career took to land him where he is today
September 4th 2024
Innovative treatment has saved more than 250 cats from disease previously thought to be untreatable
August 29th 2024
The Hoveida Family Foundation Research Scholarship will be awarded to a student passionate about veterinary research and the Embrace Pet Insurance Scholarship will be granted to 5 students interested in shelter medicine
August 21st 2024
A study investigated the experiences of foster caregivers at animal shelters
Research sheds light on motivations of foster caregivers
A study sought to investigate the motivations and expectations of foster caregivers at animal shelters in hopes of helping shelters recruit more caregivers
Pet food company partners with Best Friends Animal Society
Blue Buffalo will make an annual donation of 500,000 lb. of BLUE food and treats to the animal welfare group’s no-kill shelters
New app uses pet biometrics to find lost cats and dogs
The Petnow app can scan dogs’ noses and cats’ faces to help these animals reunite with their owners
Convention partners provide free care in host community
AVMA collaborated with The Street Dog Coalition and event sponsors for a pop-up veterinary clinic to give people experiencing homelessness essential medical exams for their pets and other services
New record program aims to improve access of care
The Veterinarian of Record Program will also improve relationships between veterinarians and animal rescues
Association of Shelter Veterinarians honors 2 veterinarians
The professional organization named the 2024 Veterinarian of the Year and the Meritorious Service Award recipient
Arizona Humane Society opens state-of-the-art campus
The $51 million facility was designed to improve the health and welfare of pets, and those who care for them
Millions of NexGard PLUS doses donated to shelters in need
The medication will help protect dogs in the chosen shelter’s protection from fleas, and ticks, prevent heartworm disease, and more.
Veterinary care aids domestic violence survivors in seeking help faster
Veterinary professionals are likely to encounter pets and owners affected by domestic violence at their clinic
Nonprofit launches veterinary technician scholarship fund
Petco Love and Penn Foster hopes to tackle the veterinary technician shortage by providing financial help to technicians
San Francisco SPCA receives $200,000 grant
The funding will be used to support its efforts to improve access to veterinary care
Dan Levy finds common ground with veterinary professionals
The Hollywood actor-writer-director was a featured speaker at the VMX conference in Orlando, Florida
Top dvm360 articles of 2023: #10
We have compiled a countdown of our top 15 content in 2023, here is number 10
Charitable veterinarian named CNN’s 2023 Hero of the Year
Known as "The Street Vet," Kwane Stewart, DVM, has a passion for providing care to pets living with homeless individuals
Pet health partnership focuses on shelter animals
Adopt a Pet and Zoetis are collaborating to provide educational resources and improve access to care for these patients
Dogsgiving giveaway announced this year
Recognizes the importance of a dog-friendly Thanksgiving while supporting donations to an animal shelter
Foundation awards almost $600,000 in grants
PEDIGREE Foundation celebrated its 15 years of providing grants to animal shelters and rescue organizations
Organizations spotlight shelter dogs this Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
YuMOVE and the Mr Mo Project partner to support senior dog adoption and health and well-being
Massachusetts veterinary clinic and animal shelter team up for adoption event
Celebrating National Adopt-A-Dog Month
Over 130 shelter pets emergency airlifted from Maui to Portland
Supplies were delivered and animals were airlifted out of Maui to help create room for the increase of pets at the Maui Humane Society during the wildfires
The SBBRG Foundation donates to Heartland Animal Shelter
Funds to Illinois Shelter will help ensure dogs’ and cats’ mental, emotional, and physical needs are being met
10 US pet shelters receive Apoquel grants to treat allergic dermatitis
Zoetis honors 10th anniversary of Apoquel (oclacitinib tablet) and advancements in canine dermatology