We hope to see you on the next Maddie's Community Conversation on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11am PT / 2pm ET for "Uncovering Insights on the Latest in Shelter Medicine Research," a conversation with Drs. @Chumkee Aziz, DVM, @Emily McCobb, DVM, and @Petra Cerna, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), Dipl. ECVIM-CA, DABVP (Feline), MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats).
Behind the scenes, more and more scientific research is being done to advance the understanding of our industry's complex issues. This evidence-based information can offer important contributions when it comes to updating industry practices and policies, but often it's hard to find time to sort through or access new research. Today's meeting serves to bring some of these new findings directly to shelter and rescue leaders and staff. Join 3 veterinary and shelter medicine researchers, who will share out tidbits regarding shelter medicine research, focusing on practical updates that can be incorporated in shelter operations and programming.
This session is ideal for adoptions and foster staff & volunteers, veterinary professionals (vets, techs, support staff), and operations & programs directors - but all are welcome.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
- How we manage and treat FIP cases affects length of stay, spay/neuter timing, and flow; practical protocols and foster‑based care can keep cases manageable.
- Spectrum of care is evidence‑based medicine that matches plans to real shelter resources, helping teams save more animals and support equitable access to care.
Don't forget! Maddie's Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants each month! You can enter for a chance to win each time you attend a call or watch it on demand during the month by completing the monthly giveaway drawing entry form.
Register for Community Conversations hosted via Zoom.
🧠 Got Topic or Speaker Suggestions?
We want to hear your ideas! If there's a topic you're curious about or a speaker you'd love to hear from, please share your suggestions with us on our Community Conversations Suggestions thread.
Looking forward to being in community with you!
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Sheila Kouhkan
Senior Education Specialist
Maddie's Fund
CA
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