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KSMP Veterinarians Share Science on Better Shelter Housing for Cats

Drs. Denae Wagner and Kate Hurley teamed up with the University of Nottingham's Dr. Jenny Stavisky to create a two-part study of the state of the art (and science) of providing temporary housing to cats. The pair of articles was published by the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS) on July 10. If you're ready to evaluate your cat housing, read these articles! If you're looking to make improvements, submit a request for a free limited housing consultation.

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Our program does not receive state support: we rely on the generosity of animal lovers like you to continue our work for homeless pets.

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Every shelter has a golden number. Just the right number of available adoptable animals to promote animal health and well-being and entice adopters. We can help you find that number and operate at your ideal Capacity for Care.

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Facing an outbreak or trying to prevent one at your shelter? Our Resource Library, maintained jointly by the Koret Shelter Medicine Program at UC Davis and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Shelter Medicine Program, has the answers you’re looking for. Browse the library or go directly to an info sheet from one of the links below.

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The Million Cat Challenge hasn’t just helped shelters save a million cats – it has also helped shelters improve their operations forever.

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Facility design affects animal health and welfare, staff and volunteer morale, and adopters’ experience.

We can help you create a better shelter - one that operates at its capacity for care - from the ground up or by improving an existing space, whatever your budget.

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