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| A generous donation made to Shelter Medicine in honor of Dr. Loren Eslinger | March 2010 |
| A generous donation was recently made to the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program in memory of Dr. Loren Eslinger, a veterinarian who passionately served the shelter animals of Long Beach. Her life serves as an inspiration to all people working in this challenging field. Dr. Eslinger was remembered with these poignant words at her memorial service: "Like many great citizens, she believed fiercely that she had a sacred duty to heal unconditionally - and that service to one's city, to one's shelter, and to one's patient was an honor and obligation, not a choice. " (The full text of the memorial comments can be read here.) We are grateful to have the opportunity to honor such a remarkable spirit through our program. Kate F. Hurley, DVM, MPVM Director, Koret Shelter Medicine Program |
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| It's here!!! New textbook on shelter infectious disease management released by Wiley-Blackwell | August 2009 |
After over three years of work, it's finally here - "Infectious Disease Management in Animal Shelters" (Wiley-Blackwell), co-edited by Dr. Lila Miller (Vice President of Veterinary Outreach, ASPCA) and Dr. Kate Hurley (Director, Koret Shelter Medicine Program, UC Davis). We sought far and wide to gather expert, practical information specifically relevant to the infectious diseases most often encountered in shelters. The book also has general chapters on wellness, vaccinations, disinfection, outbreak control and more. This book was a labor of love dedicated to homeless animals and all those in the trenches working to care for them. We hope it helps you! You can order the book from the publsher http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0813813794.html or from various other sources on the internet - just type the title into your favorite search engine. As an added bonus, you get a picture of Kate Hurley's Incredibly Handsome Terrier on the front cover - what more could you want? Kate |
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| Please help us continue to help you: let us know specific ways this website has helped your organization provide better | October 2008 |
| Please help us continue to help you: let us know specific ways this website has helped your organization provide better care for your animals and save more lives. We know the best medicine for shelter animals is usually prevention. Though there is often no way to exactly quantify how many disasters were averted by good preventive practices, we are asking for your best guess on how this website has impacted animal lives. For example,
In these challenging times, it’s more important than ever that we spend our resources wisely. It is our hope and intention that the information provided on this website helps shelters, rescue groups and foster homes save more lives and provide housing and care that meets homeless animals’ physical and behavioral needs. Stories large and small are welcome – whether you work with 50,000 animals a year or were able to treat one litter of kittens for ringworm, your stories not only inspire us, they help us communicate to the donors and foundations that support our work and permit this website to exist. We could not do this without the support of many donors, and we can not explain the impact of their generosity without your help. Photos are especially appreciated. Thank you!!! Please send your stories to Mike Bannasch |
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| New Library of PetSmart Charities Webinars has been uploaded | September 2008 |
| PetSmart Charities provides free, ongoing Webinars to help animal welfare organizations and individuals to learn more about current animal welfare-related topics such as grant funding, foster programs, volunteering and adoption. View a list of currently available lectures | |