Expanded use of telemedicine will help bridge gaps in veterinary care caused by workforce shortages.
Programs
Project Wildlife
San Diego Humane Society’s hosts 4th annual March Meowness Competition
In early October, HPAI was confirmed in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. As of Jan. 18, 2023, data from the USDA shows that HPAI H5N1 had been detected in at least 6,192 individual wild birds in 50 states and the District of Columbia since January of 2022. The infection had been confirmed in 316 commercial and 449 backyard domestic poultry and mixed-species flocks in 47 states, affecting a total of 58. 39 million commercial and backyard flocks. In addition to birds and poultry, H5N1 viruses have been detected in some mammals.
State’s two largest animal welfare organizations back effort to address nationwide shortage of veterinarians
An adult male bobcat was released back into the wild after three weeks in care with San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife. The bobcat was rehabilitated after being found injured, likely struck by a car.
Ginny Scharbarth
Founder of Kathy’s Legacy
