Maddie's Shelter & Community Medicine at Cornell University

09/22/2026

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Today, we are thrilled to launch our Big Bet for Pets, a $250 million, five-year philanthropic commitment to expand access to veterinary care for underserved family pets!

We estimate that more than 50 million dogs and cats in the United States lack access to routine, preventive, and lifesaving veterinary care. We also believe this is one of the most urgent (and solvable) challenges that many pet owners face today.

Across the country, nonprofit low-cost veterinary clinics are building a stronger safety net for pets and the people who love them. Through the Big Bet for Pets, we will provide ongoing grants to community-based clinics, with a special focus on rural communities. We will also support innovation and research aimed at identifying and removing barriers to care.

Our first two Big Bet grant opportunities open today: Duffield Boost Grants and Duffield Expanding Access Grants. Learn more and apply at DuffieldFoundation.org.

Follow our progress as we work to create a future where every family can access the veterinary care their beloved pets need.

09/21/2026

WE ARE FULL~Thank you!
Registration for our October 2nd 🎃 Community Cat Clinic is NOW OPEN! https://www.vet.cornell.edu/hospitals/maddiesr-shelter-medicine-program/community-partnerships/community-cat-spayneuter-clinics

*Open to Cornell faculty, staff and students with a valid NetID.

What are the Community Cat Clinics?This is a program that aims to control overpopulation of community cats, meaning outdoor, free-roaming and feral cats through spay and neuter.

09/15/2026

https://www.vet.cornell.edu/about-us/news/20260813/cvm-joins-petsmart-charities-prepare-future-veterinarians-community-care

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine today announced its participation in a new fellowship program in collaboration with PetSmart Charities®. Access to veterinary care remains a growing challenge across the United States.PetSmart Charities estimates 50 million pets in the U.S. lack acc...

09/10/2026

We are once again hosting a wellness clinic for the pets of veterans, first responders, and active military in partnership with Cornell University's Shelter Medicine Program. This generous program is made possible by the Gary Sinese Foundation. Registration is required.

09/09/2026

Help Support the SPCA of Tompkins County March for the Animals with MSCM!
Join our Team or Donate Today! 🥰🐾
🔹October 11, 2026
🔹11am-2pm
📍Stewart Park, Ithaca NY 🐕🐩

Support Maddie's Shelter and Community Medicine's fundraising campaign to raise funds for SPCA of Tompkins County.

08/28/2026

Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is observed annually on August 28th 🐾💜 A day to honor, remember, and celebrate the pets who have left pawprints on our hearts forever. It also services as a dedicated day for pet owners to share their memories and find comfort in others who have known the love of a pet.

We encourage you to share a happy memory of your dog that has crossed rainbow bridge below in the comments and to provide comfort to those you have also shared.

To make a gift in honor or memory of your pet, you can support the Cornell Riney Canine Health Center here:
https://hubs.ly/Q04rTKM30

Grief is a natural response to losing a beloved companion. While everyone’s journey through loss is different, it can help to know you are not alone.

For additional pet loss support resources:
https://hubs.ly/Q04rTkT-0

08/21/2026

Meet our awesome new LVT, Erin Foe!! 🤩

Meet MSCM’s New Licensed Veterinary Technician, Erin Foe! Erin Foe, LVT with MSCM Maddie’s® Shelter & Community Medicine (MSCM) at Cornell University, recently hired a fourth Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join the shelter medicine team. Erin Foe, originally from Mecklenberg, NY was hi...

08/19/2026

❗️We apologize---The Sept 4th Community Cat Clinic is CANCELLED. ❗️

Please visit our webpage for future clinic and registration dates.

What are the Community Cat Clinics?This is a program that aims to control overpopulation of community cats, meaning outdoor, free-roaming and feral cats through spay and neuter.

08/19/2026

The 2026 ASPCA Cornell Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Conference Recordings Are Now Available! Check them out below ⬇️

The ASPCA® Cornell Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine courses are a unique educational opportunity for veterinarians and other animal welfare professionals to learn from our field of highly regarded speakers.