October 2024

A Second Chance for 13 Puppies: Rescue Efforts in Storm Recovery

In the wake of devastating hurricanes, the impact on communities can be profound. Not only do families face the challenge of rebuilding their lives, but pets often find themselves in vulnerable situations as well. This was the case for 13 puppies from two different litters, who were rescued thanks to the collaborative efforts of the […]

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Converging on Consensus: New Recommendations for Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Leptospirosis

In this session: Jane Sykes, BVSc (Hons), PhD, MBA, MPH, DAVCIM, FNAP, reviews the importance of understanding the difference between reservoir hosts and incidental hosts, how dogs can become infected, what clinical that should alert you to leptospirosis, how new diagnostic tests should be used, and the best approaches to treat and prevent the disease.

When summer ends, heartworm doesn’t

This trend of increasing incidence and regional spread is the confluence of a perfect storm — including a shift in the way pet owners acquire and care for their pets, a lack of awareness of how easily and efficiently heartworm infections are spread, and a lack of urgency regarding the growing nationwide risk of heartworm infection by pet owners.

A Lifeline in the Storm: Our North Carolina Animal Rescue Efforts Following Hurricane Helene

When disaster strikes, it doesn’t just impact homes and infrastructure—it affects the most vulnerable members of our communities, including our beloved animals. Since Sunday (10/6), our committed rescue team has been working around the clock in North Carolina, driven by a mission of compassion. As we wrap up our heroic efforts in Georgia, we have […]

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Hurricane Helene South Georgia Rescue Mission Recap

As Hurricane Helene swept through the southeastern United States, causing significant destruction, our team was on the ground in southern Georgia, working tirelessly to assess and address the needs of animals and their caretakers. After seven days of continuous effort, our mission in Georgia has come to an end, and we’re preparing for the next […]

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American Humane Rescue Team – Hurricane Helene Update: Southern Georgia

As our American Humane Rescue team prepares to conclude its assessment mission here in southern Georgia, we’re supporting the community’s urgent needs and ensuring additional resources are delivered. Since arriving on September 30, the team has traveled across 10 counties and connected with 146 facilities. We’ve assessed 81 of these sites directly, and impacted the […]

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