Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at Cornell University

07/22/2024

Meet Our 2024/2025 Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Intern, Dr. Megan Barry! 😁
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Meet Dr. Megan Barry, 2024/2025 Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Intern! Dr. Megan Barry, Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Intern, 24/25 Dr. Megan Barry, a Long Island, NY native, is excited to fulfill the role of Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Intern for the 2024/2025 academic year. Barry is a graduate of...

07/22/2024

This clinic is FULL. Thank you.

📣Registration for our August 2nd Community Cat Clinic is Now Open!
*Clinics are open to Cornell faculty, staff and students with a valid Cornell NetID.

https://www.vet.cornell.edu/hospitals/maddies-shelter-medicine-program/news-events/cornell-vet-cares-community-cat-spayneuter-clinic2024🐈

**The program was established in late 2018 when retired Cornell professor Dr. Hollis Erb provided Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program (MSMP) at Cornell with funding to serve cats. We would also like to thank the Feline Health Center for their generous contribution to this initiative in the past.Pr...

07/18/2024

The 2024 ASPCA Cornell Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Conference was a HUGE success!! Attendees came from all over, including the Virgin Islands, Australia, Canada, Alaska and Denmark. 🤩😮✈️

🟣 Over 300 in-person attendees
🟣 Over 600 livestream attendees
🎥Recordings from the conference will be available on ASPCAPro in a few months.

📸 By Carol Jennings and Rachel Philipson

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07/17/2024

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07/14/2024

We are so delighted you were able to join us all the way from Denmark BradyCare!

07/12/2024

📣Registration is officially open and the 2024 ASPCA Cornell Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference (Pre-Day) is underway!

Come check out the Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at Cornell University table for a mug and textbook raffle AND we have an advertisement for 2 open positions we’re hiring for! 🤩

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07/10/2024

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07/10/2024

It's July 10th, so we're celebrating Cornell CVM alum, Dr. Lila Miller, on what is known as Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day! 🤩🫶

July 10 is Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day. Dr. Miller is known for her trailblazing leadership and purposeful dedication to the field of veterinary shelter medicine. If you are one of the millions of people that have adopted a dog or cat over the last three decades, you have Dr. Miller to t

07/08/2024

Registration is now LIVE for our July 19th Community Cat Clinic 🤩
*Open to Cornell faculty, staff and students with a valid Cornell NetID. Please read our updated policy. 🧐

**The program was established in late 2018 when retired Cornell professor Dr. Hollis Erb provided Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program (MSMP) at Cornell with funding to serve cats. We would also like to thank the Feline Health Center for their generous contribution to this initiative in the past.Pr...

07/02/2024

With the 4th of July approaching, it's important to remember that the sound from fireworks is a common sources of fear and anxiety for many dogs. With some advanced planning, you can help your dog feel safe during this stressful time. Set your dog up for success with the following tips in the graphic below.

07/02/2024

It's that time of year again....we're excited to welcome our 2024/2025 MSMP Interns, Dr. Kara Kochek (left), Janet L. Swanson Intern of Shelter Medicine and Dr. Megan Barry (right), Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Intern 😁🤩👏

We look forward to a fun-filled year of saving lives through leadership, science and service. 🩺🔬

06/28/2024

We had a great time tabling for Reunion Weekend 😎
From left to right: Dr. Erin Henry, Assistant Clinical Professor of Shelter Medicine and Suzette Moschetti, Program Coordinator for MSMP

06/27/2024

The ASPCA Cornell Maddie's Shelter Medicine conference takes place July 12-14, 2024 in beautiful Ithaca, New York. Registration for the 2024 conference will open in early Spring. We'll share details as they become available.

06/17/2024

Registration is open for our June 28th Community Cat Clinic!😁

**The program was established in late 2018 when retired Cornell professor Dr. Hollis Erb provided Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program (MSMP) at Cornell with funding to serve cats. We would also like to thank the Feline Health Center for their generous contribution to this initiative in the past. P...

06/17/2024

❗️IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT❗️
In regards to our monthly Cornell Vet CARES Community Cat Clinics (open to those with a Cornell NetID), please read our updated policy below:

🔸As a Cornell faculty, staff or student, you are responsible for the cats registered (maximum of 4 cats/household).
🔸If you have successfully secured a spot, it is your responsibility to drop-off and pick-up the cat(s) that you registered. No alternate drop-offs or pick-ups will be allowed.
🔸Your information (name, phone number and home address) will be used for the rabies certificate.

This policy is effective immediately and pertains to registration tomorrow morning, June 17, 2024.

Thank you for your understanding. 🐈

06/13/2024

📣Pre-Conference Day: New York State Companion Animal Care Standards Act

Have you heard about passage of New York’s Companion Animal Care Standards Act and wonder what this means for your animal shelter or rescue group? Join us for this full day session to learn details of what is included in the Act, determine how changes can be implemented at your shelter, get your questions answered, and connect with colleagues.

There are a limited number of seats available so register early to ensure your spot! Register here:⬇️
https://events.bizzabo.com/sheltermedconference/page/3686114/registration

06/11/2024

‼️Don't forget! There's still time to register for the 2024 ASPCA Cornell Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Conference!⬇️🤩
https://events.bizzabo.com/sheltermedconference

The ASPCA Cornell Maddie's Shelter Medicine conference takes place July 12-14, 2024 in beautiful Ithaca, New York. Registration for the 2024 conference will open in early Spring. We'll share details as they become available.

05/28/2024

***We are FULL***

Registration for our June 7th Community Cat Clinic is Now Open!
*Open to Cornell faculty, staff and students with a valid Cornell NetID.

Registration fills fast! If you don't happen to secure a spot for this clinic, we will have another on June 28. 😎

Register Here:⬇️
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/hospitals/maddies-shelter-medicine-program/news-events/cornell-vet-cares-community-cat-spayneuter-clinic2024

05/24/2024

Reminder: Registration for our June 7th Community Cat Clinic will open on Tuesday, May 28th, due to Memorial Day. We hope everyone has a nice holiday weekend. 🇺🇸

**The program was established in late 2018 when retired Cornell professor Dr. Hollis Erb provided Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program (MSMP) at Cornell with funding to serve cats. We would also like to thank the Feline Health Center for their generous contribution to this initiative in the past. P...

05/06/2024

🤩👏Dr. Janet (Jan) Scarlett Receives 2025 Calvin W. Schwabe Award

Dr. Janet Scarlett Receives 2025 Calvin W. Schwabe Award 2025 Schwabe Award recipient: Dr. Jan Scarlett, Professor Emerita of Epidemiology and MSMP Program Founder. Professor Emerita of Epidemiology and Program Founder of Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program (MSMP) at Cornell Univeristy College of ...

04/26/2024

Additional Info on What To Do When Finding Kittens

What is “Kitten Mountain” and How Can I Help? Shelter Animal Count feline intake data by month. This curve is often referred to as “kitten mountain” with highest intake from May-October, and lowest intake Dec-Feb. Shelters across the country are taking in kittens like crazy these days: singl...

04/26/2024

A Friendly Reminder 🐈

FAQ: It’s Kitten Season! What should people do when they find kittens? See our favorite new resource. Feline advocate Hannah Shaw, better known by many as the Kitten Lady of YouTube fame, has published a four episode “Kitten Care” webinar series sponsored by Royal Canin. The first three are en...

04/23/2024

Where is Dr. Anna Young, Janet L. Swanson Intern of Shelter Medicine Headed Next!?🧐

Where is Dr. Anna Young, Janet L. Swanson Intern of Shelter Medicine Headed Next!? Dr. Anna Young, 2023/2024 Janet L. Swanson Intern of Shelter Medicine Congratulations are in order for our 2023/2024 Janet L. Swanson Intern of Shelter Medicine, who has just accepted a full-time position as a veterin...

04/22/2024

On behalf of the Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences at Cornell University, please welcome Dr. Jessica Reed, Janet L. Swanson Director of Shelter Medicine; Associate Clinical Professor.

Welcome Dr. Jessica Reed, Janet L. Swanson Director of Shelter Medicine Dr. Jessica Reed, Janet L. Swanson Director of Shelter Medicine; Associate Clinical Professor The Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostics Sciences is excited to welcome Dr. Jessica Reed. Dr. Reed joined the Department....