Animal Welfare

The Texas floods that took place on July 4, 2025, mark the 10th-deadliest flash flood in US history.

Renowned animal behaviorist Temple Grandin, PhD, joined “America's Veterinarian” Marty Becker, DVM, onstage to share how a Fear Free approach can help give animals “a life worth living”

The program offers up to $40,000 in funding for accepted proposals on the human-animal bond.

Nearly 1 in 3 pet parents says they know someone whose pet passed away because the owner could not afford the necessary treatment.

The recipients of the Heroic Hearts Collective will receive $1000, 50 standard microchips, and more

Shelters United launched its' Veterinarian of Record online education program with support from a grant

In this Q&A, Marty Becker, DVM, Elite FFCP-V and Paul Bloom, DVM, DACVD, DABVP (Canine and Feline), Elite FFCP-III share extensive advice on how to minimize fear, anxiety, and stress in patients

Reseachers find more humane solutions to be viable alternatives to euthanasia for managing overcrowding and other issues

To close out day 3 of Fetch Long Beach, Kris Otteman, DVM, ABVP, CAWA, shared with attendee’s common unpopular opinions within shelter medicine

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

The tests show a promising milestone for researchers to an anthrax vaccine for deer to potentially stop the spread of disease

A 3-month-old kitten was found in Cleveland, Ohio, with a missing right front paw and exposed tendons

Ollie’s 2024 Dog Wellness Report showed that many dog owners lack awareness about what a healthy dog weight is

The document now provides guidance for veterinarians that pertains to additional species

The bipartisan legislation amends the IRS code to allow animal care expenses to be eligible for use with health savings accounts

The investment includes funding for high-priority research initiatives on zoonotic infectious diseases, vaccines, animal welfare, and more

Innovative treatment has saved more than 250 cats from disease previously thought to be untreatable

A presentation at the 2024 AVMA Convention proposed a new definition for access to veterinary care.

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

Kwane Stewart, DVM, will offer free veterinary care and pet supplies to those experiencing homelessness

A study investigated the experiences of foster caregivers at animal shelters

The Ukrainian Small Animal Veterinary Association will use the funds for a mobile veterinary clinic amid the war in Ukraine.

A study sought to investigate the motivations and expectations of foster caregivers at animal shelters in hopes of helping shelters recruit more caregivers

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

The Petnow app can scan dogs’ noses and cats’ faces to help these animals reunite with their owners