Finding Fulfillment in Shelter Medicine
Friday, May 8th, 2020
A longstanding love of animals led Adrian Dannis, V20, to discover a rewarding career—and herself
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Envisioning a World Without Animal Shelters
Friday, May 8th, 2020
MAPP student, Jillian Morrell has dedicated much of her life to serving shelter animals, but hopes in the future there won’t be a need for the facilities
How do I include my pets in my family’s emergency planning for COVID-19?
Thursday, March 12th, 2020
Emily McCobb, V00, VG02, director of Cummings School’s Shelter Medicine Program, responds
Have Rescue Dogs, Will Travel
Thursday, November 1st, 2018
It has become common for families in the Northeast to adopt pets trucked in from other parts of the United States. But is that good for dogs—and for communities on both sides of the adoption line?
Combating Dogfighting
Friday, June 1st, 2018
New research reveals distinct wound patterns from the criminal enterprise—and may provide a new tool for law enforcement.
Investigating Our Relationships with Animals
Friday, June 1st, 2018
From the beginning, Cummings School has asked students and society to consider how animals improve our lives—and what we owe them in return.
Curiosity Saved the Cats
Thursday, June 1st, 2017
The untold story of how a small team of researchers saved the lives of millions of felines—and helped identify the cause of AIDS.
Podcast Interview with Bianca Leos, V’19 on Community Cats
Tuesday, May 30th, 2017
Community Cats Podcast With Bianca Leos, V’19 Air date: May 30, 2017 “Animals’ lives are going to depend on me one day, so I need to know all this information” Bianca Leos, V’19 is currently… Read More
Should I be worried that the outbreak of cat flu in New York City could affect my pet?
Monday, March 6th, 2017
Chelsea Reinhard, the Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Resident at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts, says here’s what cat owners need to know Cats don’t usually catch the flu, which is what made the outbreak… Read More
Finding Solutions for Real-Life Problems Facing Animals in the Community
Friday, January 20th, 2017
A graduate of the MAPP program, Dr. Emily McCobb is committed to providing students with experiences that allow them to develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to make a positive impact in the world.
