Accessible health care is an issue for both people and their pets in many parts of the U.S. and the world. A lack of preventive veterinary services in communities results in pet overpopulation, infectious disease and other human or animal health risks. In collaboration with the Humane Society of Schuyler County, the Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program is offering four one-day wellness clinics at no cost for cats and dogs of qualifying low-income owners in Schuyler County, where almost a third of residents live below the poverty level. Under faculty supervision, veterinary students are providing physical exams, vaccination and parasite treatments. Students are also identifying animals that would benefit from the Human Society’s low-cost spay/neuter services.
- Elizabeth Berliner, Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program
College of Veterinary Medicine
- Lena DeTar, Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program
College of Veterinary Medicine
- Erin Henry, Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program
College of Veterinary Medicine
- Vicki Weber, Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program
College of Veterinary Medicine
- Sabine Fischer-Daly, Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program
College of Veterinary Medicine
- Mackenzie Gallegos, Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program
College of Veterinary Medicine
- Community partner: Humane Society of Schuyler County
- Elizabeth Berliner, Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program
College of Veterinary Medicine
- Lena DeTar, Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program
College of Veterinary Medicine
- Erin Henry, Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program
College of Veterinary Medicine
- Vicki Weber, Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program
College of Veterinary Medicine
- Sabine Fischer-Daly, Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program
College of Veterinary Medicine
- Mackenzie Gallegos, Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program
College of Veterinary Medicine
- Community partner: Humane Society of Schuyler County
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