Animal Welfare Professionals

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, join Maddie's® Monthly Foster Connection at 12pm PT/3pm ET. Jordana Moerbe, Director of Lifesaving Partnerships and Medical Care at Austin Pets Alive!, will be discussing how animal shelters can shift from a kennel-centric medical model to a foster-centric clinic that effectively supports animals living in foster homes. 

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Webcast Description:  

In this discussion, we will review how animal shelters can shift from a kennel-centric medical model to a foster-centric clinic that effectively supports animals living in foster homes. As more shelters place 50% or more of animals in foster care, clinics must adapt their infrastructure, staffing, communication, and workflows to serve both people and pets. The discussion emphasizes guiding principles such as prioritizing quality of life, valuing foster caregivers as essential partners, transparency in decision-making, and treating foster care as a core organizational function. 

About @Jordana Moerbe: 

Jordana is a founding member of Austin Pets Alive! with nearly 20 years of experience in animal welfare innovation. She established the nation's largest foster-centric medical clinic-treating 7,500+ cases annually-and now serves as the Director of Lifesaving Partnerships and Medical Care. In this role, she bridges medical expertise with logistics, overseeing both the Medical Program and the APA! Transport Program. A national consultant in disease management and operational efficiency, Jordana specializes in building sustainable transport pipelines and medical protocols that maximize live outcomes. She lives near Austin with her family and a lively collection of farm animals and pets.