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2010 Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conference

October 8-9, 2010
Orlando, FL

Registration now open!

Sponsorship opportunities available.

 


 



 


 

 

Our Mission


Our Mission:

To enhance the health and welfare of homeless animals through education, innovation, and advancement of the life-saving goals of sheltering programs

Our Vision:
A comfortable and enriched life for all companion animals

Our Core Strategies:
Shelter assessment and consultation services
Training of shelter medical professionals to fill the current shortage of skilled providers
Training of veterinary students in the problems of homeless animals, animal sheltering systems, shelter medicine, and opportunities for careers in the field
Development of new knowledge to solve existing and emerging threats to successful sheltering programs

 

News

Heartworm Protocols in Animal Shelters

Study provides insight into testing and prevention in the Southeast

   

Dr. Julie Levy Coordinates National Study

Shelters invited to submit feline test results

   

Heartworm Drug Shortage Continues

Limited availability impacts treatment options for infected dogs

   


Guidelines for Preventing Canine Distemper Transmission

Recommendations for animal shelters, rescue and foster agencies, and owners

 
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