Association of Shelter Veterinarians – April 25, 2024
AVMA News
MAY 23, 2024
The Association of Shelter Veterinarians held its annual member reception on April 25 in New Orleans. The association presented awards and announced new officials.
Shelter medicine receives full recognition as specialty, fish medicine receives provisional recognition
AVMA News
APRIL 3, 2023
The 9-year-old veterinary specialty in shelter medicine received full recognition from the AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) in March, while a new specialty in fish medicine received provisional recognition.
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Association of Shelter Veterinarians – April 19, 2023
AVMA News
JUNE 1, 2023
The Association of Shelter Veterinarians held its annual member reception in Baltimore on April 19. The association presented awards and announced new officials.
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Overcrowding a factor in San Diego shelter outbreak of Strep zoo
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Four dogs at the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) have been euthanized after being infected with Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus (also known as Strep zoo), which was complicated by infection with bacterial agents.
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Shelby at the Shelter
4 The Love Of Animals
JANUARY 25, 2012
Now, I’m not normally the type to routinely pick up a newspaper and open to the local news section. Shelter work is always a great combination of heartwarming stories, hilarious animal antics and a great vibe of fun people all around. What a great opportunity!” I was in heaven; a room of people all in love with dogs as much as me.
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PETA Settlement over Shelter Records
Critter News
DECEMBER 24, 2010
Follow-up from the Utah scandal in which shelter animals were being sold for research purposes. The Davis County Commission has agreed to pay the legal fees of an animal rights group after settling a lawsuit over animal shelter records. For the full story, go to NECN.com. PETA will have access to the requested records.
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Scandal at Los Angeles Animal Shelter
Critter News
JUNE 9, 2011
Brenda Barnette, General Manager of the Animal Services Department, said 64 animals have disappeared from six shelters in roughly a year,” Zanhiser reports. “Of Of that total, 39 were housed at the city's North Central shelter on Lacy Street — a missing rate considered unusually high.” Excerpt from CityWatch.
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Is Shelter Appreciation Week a Sham?
Critter News
NOVEMBER 8, 2009
Nathan Winograd has an interesting piece in the Examiner about the recent HSUS Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. It's not that he's unappreciative of people that work with animals, but rather the state of many of the shelters that are being appreciated. Tags: animal shelters. You can read about his background here.
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Shelter Strays Used as Lab Animals
Critter News
MARCH 26, 2009
I thought it was an urban myth that animal shelters would actually turn over unwanted animals to laboratories for research, but apparently not. The animal shelter committee voted to end the contract, but it goes before the County commissioners in April. In return, the company can use some of the unwanted dogs for animal research.
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Utah's Shelters Providing Strays to Labs for Research
Critter News
NOVEMBER 29, 2009
Scores of abandoned dogs, cats and livestock from Utah animal shelters become subjects of laboratory research at the University of Utah each year. University officials say they only collect animals from shelters willing to participate and pound animals are steered toward nonlethal experiments. From the AP.
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100 King County Animal Shelters Still in Trouble
Critter News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
After all the brewhaha about improving the conditions at the King County animal shelters in Washington State (where we live), I'm still seeing this kind of stuff. Tags: animal shelter management seattle State of Washington King county. When is King County going to clean up its act? What is up with this "progressive" county government?
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Vile Practices at Tulare County, CA Animal Shelter
Critter News
JUNE 1, 2009
Cookson were accused of participating in an “off the books” arrangement wherein Harmon and Cookson carried out unauthorized mass euthanasias at the Tulare County, California shelter – reportedly using nonstandard and painful methods – by falsifying records to cover their actions.
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Shelters Fill Up Due to Wildfires in Australia
Critter News
FEBRUARY 15, 2009
ANIMAL shelters are searching for the owners of hundreds of dogs, cats, horses, rabbits and other pets displaced by fires. Shelter workers fear many owners may have assumed their animals died or they could be looking for them in the wrong places. Pets have been displaced as well as their owners in the recent wildfires.
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Keep Your Cat Indoors – And Save It From Coyotes!
10,000 Birds
APRIL 1, 2012
In related news, Universal Orlando’s Loews Hotel should be lauded for deciding to take action to remove a feral cat colony from the hotel’s grounds. Recent studies highlighted by the American Bird Conservancy show that cats make up a significant portion of the diet of Coyotes. Want your cat to survive? Keep it indoors!
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American Veterinary Medical Association Makes Despicable Decision
Critter News
JULY 11, 2009
From Veterinary News. The controversial resolution, submitted by the AVMA’s House Advisory Committee, called on the association to oppose the use of live animals “procured from animal shelters or the use of live animals procured from dealers” for use in veterinary education.
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California Budget Woes May Lead to More Shelter Deaths
Critter News
JUNE 3, 2009
Tags: animal shelter management euthanization california strays.
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Stamps to the Rescue
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 20, 2010
Adopt a shelter pet stamps from the postal service were just revealed on the Ellen DeGeneres Show! So it was no surprise that she would help unveil these great new stamps from the US Postal Service. The 44-cent stamps feature photos of five cats and five dogs who were all adopted from shelters. Stamps to the Rescue !
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4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 12, 2009
Shop ‘til you drop in support of animal shelters, then get together with friends to share stories, advice and even pictures – all online. The fund raising Web site also offers exclusive content for cat and dog owners which includes information on pet care and safety, information on animal shelters, as well blogs, groups and open forums.
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Portuguese City Tries to End Killing of Strays
Critter News
FEBRUARY 2, 2010
From the Portugal News Online. Tags: animal shelters portugal strays. Portugal is NOT known for its kindness to animals so this is a significant development for a Portuguese city.
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What to do if you no longer can care for your bearded dragon.
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 28, 2011
This is great news for owners who have pets who have a long life span, such as dogs, cats and many other creatures. For people who own dogs and other creatures, their recourse is to leave the animals in a shelter, pound or simply let them loose. An animal shelter or animal rescue center are good options.
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The Stupid, It Burns!
Critter News
APRIL 15, 2009
PETA has asked the group Pet Shop Boys to change their name to Rescue Shelter Boys. Anything to get their name in the news. At first I thought that was from the Onion. Peta Europe has written to Pet Shop Boys with a request they are unable to agree to," reads a post on the band's official website. H/t to LA Unleashed.
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82-foot-long “Rescue Rig” on Way to Missouri
4 The Love Of Animals
MAY 26, 2011
Red Star, which has a nearly century-long legacy of animal relief, is reaching out with critical help and on-the-ground sheltering and support services to assist with emergency operations and provide much-needed care for innocent animal victims. The Red Star team will also be assisting at the Emergency Animal Shelter.
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Sign ALDF Petition to Help Kentucky's Homeless Animals
Critter News
MAY 11, 2010
Sounds like it's hell for these animals in Kentucky shelters. Tags: animal shelter management animal shelters Kentucky strays. The State used to provide oversight, but in 2004, they abrogated responsibility to the counties. According to the Animal Legal Defense Fund, things are not going well.
The Effects of Wildfires on Wildlife
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 9, 2018
Since their habitat has been destroyed, wildlife become displaced and must spend more time searching for food, water and shelter. This past March I helped a Girl Scout troupe build and install 15 Bluebird nest boxes on the Sacramento River Trail.
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Must-Have Apps for the Avid Pet Lover
4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 2, 2012
When you’re in the beginning stages of adopting a pet, the choice can be nerve-wracking, and going to the shelter without a plan is like going to the grocery store on an empty stomach. Cost: free).
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100 “New York’s Kindest” includes Rock & Rawhide!
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 7, 2013
Rock & Rawhide , the charity that helps increase adoption levels of dogs and cats in shelters, announced today that it is included in Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C)’s latest advertising campaign, “New York’s Kindest” for their donations and assistance in increasing adoption levels through distraction therapy.
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100 Reminders and Perils of Fall Migration in Costa Rica
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 14, 2019
But now for the bad news… Habitats razed. Where will those birds go when they come back looking for food and shelter? Both of these migrants have also been reported from other parts of the country along with Blackburnians. I have seen a couple of those as well, one of the more common wood-warbler migrants in Costa Rica.
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The Animal Legal Defense Fund Public Registries
4 The Love Of Animals
FEBRUARY 25, 2010
ALDF points to the following examples for why a registry is needed to help animal guardians, law enforcement and shelters protect their animals: Robert Rydzewski : In 2004, the then 29-year-old upstate New Yorker shot his neighbor’s dog in the face twice. Tags: news. His whereabouts are unknown. Visit www.aldf.org.
Utah Ends Forced Pound Seizures
Critter News
APRIL 4, 2010
Now animal shelters have the right to refuse to release animals to the University of Utah for animal research. Davis County Animal Shelter, a key supplier to the University of Utah, has already ceased this practice. I wish the whole practice had been outlawed, but at least now shelters can respond to public pressure.
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100 Humane Society Exposes Petland Practices
Critter News
DECEMBER 11, 2008
This news story slipped by in November. Documented USDA violations at some of Petland's breeders and suppliers included dirty, unkempt enclosures; inadequate shelter from the cold; dogs kept in too small cages; and inadequate veterinary care. This time it's Petland, who I'm glad to say has no stores in my area (that I know of.)
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Pick Your Favorite Shelter, Win $10,000
Critter News
SEPTEMBER 27, 2008
OK, I'm having trouble posting about this contest. Read about it on the link, and give money!
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When Is a Dog Unadoptable?
Critter News
JULY 17, 2009
I rejoined my local animal shelter's volunteer program a few months ago (long story as to why I quit in the first place). Tags: animal shelter management euthanization animal shelters dogs. One day while I was volunteering I met a little pit bull puppy who was recovering from a spaying. I'd like to hear what others think.
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Back from the dead?
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 3, 2011
A puppy at a shelter in Oklahoma survived being euthanized (sadly, the same can’t be said for the little pups siblings). I can only hope that when people hear headlines like this, it will bring more awareness to all of the great dogs, cats, and other animals waiting in shelters. Read more about the full stor y here.
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Organizations Putting Animals First
4 The Love Of Animals
AUGUST 17, 2012
In addition to their work in the field, the group also offers training and teaching to animal shelter volunteers and staff to ensure they are up-to-date on the best ways to care for their animals. She writes about the latest online mba news and current trends among online entrepreneurs. PAC 911: Phoenix Animal Care Coalition.
University of Utah Continues Getting Bad Press
Critter News
FEBRUARY 28, 2010
Investigative journalism by the Salt Lake Tribune, following-up on allegations levelled by PETA against the University of Utah's Comparative Medicine Center and the Cardiovascular Research & Training Institute laboratories revealed the two laboratories had used 190 dogs and cats in 2009, all obtained from shelters.
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Texas Tech Allowed to Withhold Info on Animal Testing
Critter News
JUNE 29, 2009
PETA was trying to get the information to find out why the university is buying cats and dogs from a West Texas animal shelter for university training or research. From the Avalanche-Journal: The university has purchased cats already scheduled for euthanasia from Odessa Animal Control since the 1980s, a shelter spokesperson, Cpl.
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100 1st Annual Washington DC Week for the Animals
4 The Love Of Animals
MAY 24, 2009
Washington, DC) Animal World USA is pleased to announce exciting news about the 1st Annual Washington DC Week for the Animals, which will kick off Saturday, May 30th and run through Sunday, June 7th, 2009. Just in time for the start of summer, it’s the First Annual Week for the Animals in Washington DC!
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Service Members Get a Second Chance with Service Dogs
4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 10, 2010
FSD rescues dogs from shelters and custom trains each dog to assist a person with a disability. Tags: news people helping animals. “We are honored that The Dublin Dog Foundation has chosen Freedom Service Dogs,” said Sharan Wilson, Executive Director of Freedom Service Dogs. For more information, visit www.freedomservicedogs.org.
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Animal Ethics
FEBRUARY 24, 2009
Hi Keith, I wanted to make sure you knew that Farm Sanctuary has officially launched its new shelter blog, “Sanctuary Tails,” which can be viewed here. This blog is an up-to-date listing of the exciting news and events happening around the farm at both our New York and California Shelters.
Rescue Spotlight: Baja Dogs La Paz
4 The Love Of Animals
AUGUST 3, 2010
“Besides&# , the woman added, “we are going to buy a new one&#. ? ?Through Through our foundation and shelter we got surgery for little Chi that same day. He’s currently residing with a loving foster family but the good news is he has just been adopted to a family in Canada!!
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Animal Research Booming in State of Victoria
Critter News
JUNE 25, 2009
Animals for research purposes are coming from municipal shelters, breeders and the greyhound trade. None of the animal shelters contacted by the Herald Sun have come across ex-research dogs in need of a home. Unwanted farm dogs are another source. From the Herald Sun. The fate of many others remains unclear.
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100 Bo Obama in "Much Ado About Nothing"
Critter News
APRIL 14, 2009
He came from a breeder and did not have a successful first placement, but his is nowhere near the tough stories we hear about in shelters. (It We would have loved it if the Obamas had adopted a dog from a shelter. Here's our position. Bo is not really a rescue dog. It helps to have a sibling in Ted Kennedy's household.)
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