A lot of the people accessing our services are not people who the social workers involved in the program are familiar with, so we’re starting to identify a new population of people that just isn’t hooked up to the services that are available. – William Gilles DVM
WisCARES Gives Free Veterinary Care to Those in Need
Check out WMTV15’s coverage of the work being done by WisCARES here. Go to our donations page to see the common items needed by our volunteer staff and how you can help!
WisCARES Receives Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Grants
Wisconsin Companion Animal Resources, Education, and Social Services (WisCARES), a partnership between the UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) and the UW School of Social Work that assists homeless and housing-unstable individuals with pets, has received a grant from the Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment. The competitive grant program is open to […]
UW Veterinary Medicine School Program Cares for Homeless People and Their Pets
A program of the UW-Madison Veterinary School that provides health care for the pets of homeless people is not just tending the animals, its director says. Wisconsin Companion Animal Resources, Education and Social Services (WisCARES) is also a way to help people who are homeless or at risk of losing housing connect with other resources […]
Area Veterinarian Heads Organization to Improve Human and Animal Conditions
Veterinarians and those who work with animals see the magic of the human-animal bond every day. The relationship has been proven to provide therapeutic effects for both species, from lowered blood pressure in humans to a better sense of security for both. Continue reading this article by Jan Wilson Here.
Americans with Disabilities Act Questions and Answers: Service Animals
The ADA Home Page provides access to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations for businesses and State and local governments, technical assistance materials, ADA Standards for Accessible Design, links to Federal agencies with ADA responsibilities and information, updates on new ADA requirements, streaming video, information about Department of Justice ADA settlement agreements, consent decrees, and […]
The Fair Housing Act and Companion Animals
You and your assistance animal have rights. Learn how the Fair Housing Act may protect you from rental housing conflicts or discrimination. The Fair Housing Act and Companion Animals.
Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals
Individuals with disabilities may use service animals and emotional support animals for a variety of reasons. This guide provides an overview of how major Federal civil rights laws govern the rights of a person requiring a service animal. Continue reading or get a pdf copy here.
Searching for Shelter
Thanks to R. Scott Nolen and all of the folks at the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) for sharing Nicole and Emma’s story. You can read it here and please read the information available on this site to learn how you can help!
