Author: Cindi Delany, DVM

Shelter Veterinarian and ShelterMedPortal Webmaster - UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Executive Director – California Animal Shelter Friends, Inc. Woodland, California Dr. Delany graduated from UCLA with a degree in Business/Economics and from UC Davis with her DVM in 2000. She has worked as an animal shelter, high volume spay/neuter and emergency veterinarian for the past 20 years. She worked for the UC Davis Shelter Medicine Program initially based out of the Sacramento County shelter and then based out of Yolo County Animal Services (YCAS) for 8 years. At YCAS she implemented many lifesaving programs to help increase their live release rate from 50% to over 90%. In addition to her work at YCAS, Dr. Delany has helped other shelters with population management, implementing new life-saving programs, shelter software use, data analysis, reporting, and statistics. She also runs a private, non-profit rescue group that rescues sick, injured and newborn animals. Dr. Delany enjoys training and competing with her dogs in agility and other dog sports. She is also Karen Pryor Academy Certified Animal Trainer and an advocate of positive reinforcement-based training of all animals and uses these techniques successfully with her own dogs, cats, draft horse, miniature donkeys, and Bactrian camels.

What? KSMP is Hiring for One Special Role!

Fellow animal welfare colleagues and large-scale change leaders, we are conducting a search for a Deputy Director of the Koret Shelter Medicine Program (KSMP), our small but mighty program dedicated to serving as change agents in our field. If you or someone you know is inspired by building and sharing the tools needed to implement humane, community-centered approaches to shelter management Read More about the special person we are looking for.

ASPCA has grant funds of $2,000,000 for COVID-19 Relief for Shelters – deadline to apply 10/12/20!

The ASPCA is reopening its Request for Proposals under the COVID-19 Relief Initiative and is inviting grant applications from animal welfare organizations negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We awarded $2,000,000 for this purpose in the spring and recognize that this national emergency continues to affect programs, operations, and fundraising.

Brand New Fear Free Course for Shelters! – Fear Free Housing and Environment

Fear Free has just announced a new “Fear Free Shelter Housing and Environment” module in their FREE Fear Free Shelters Course.

In this course, you will learn how to create a safe, comfortable, and Fear Free environment for shelter animals and understand how housing and environment impact the behavior, health, and wellbeing of shelter animals.

Take Your Learning to the Next Level!

Considering expanding your knowledge of shelter medicine, infectious disease, forensics, shelter animal behavior and welfare? Seeking a more structured online learning experience and possibly even pursuing a certificate or degree? […]

Timely Advice and a Great Download from the Kitten Lady

Download this great resource here! Timely advice from Kitten Lady about “I Found a Kitten Outside! Should I Bring Her Into My CASA?” The CASA method helps Good Samaritans determine whether kittens are better off being left with their moms for the time being or should be taken in and cared for right away.

NEW COURSE Available on the ShelterMedPortal: Shelter and Public Safety During COVID-19

In this course we’ve tried to gather a variety of materials that we feel could be of value to you as you make your way through the phases of re-opening during a pandemic. The focus is on human and animal safety as organizations adjust which services they offer and how.

Confirmed Pet Cases Update 6/3/20 —But Our Messaging to Public Remains the Same

Reposting from the Animal Welfare Daily Digest: In the U.S., two pets—one dog and one cat—have been confirmed to be infected with SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). In each case, […]

New Course Available on the ShelterMedPortal – Animal Outcomes and Adoptions During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic presents the animal sheltering industry with unprecedented challenges. Shelters throughout the country (and around the world) are rising to meet these challenges. As most work to focus […]

New Course Available on the ShelterMedPortal – Part 2 – Spay/Neuter and Other Surgery During COVID-19 – Re-Opening Considerations and Process

As areas of the United States and other regions around the world contemplate and then begin the process of returning to a new normal, each shelter, clinic and rescue will […]

4/29/20 – ANNOUNCING: Just Released – COVID-19 Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinic Preparedness Guide

This COVID-19 Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinic Preparedness Guide is a collaborative effort led by shelter and spay/neuter professionals representing different aspects of veterinary clinic operations. In all cases, the intention […]