Haven Veterinary Services
@havenvet.bsky.social
Haven Veterinary Services exists to support safe community spaces where people and animals thrive together. We provide mobile and virtual veterinary care and consulting services to organizations engaged in animal welfare work.
https://www.havenvetservices
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Need help with your to-do list? Our team supports animal shelters, rescues, and other animal welfare orgs with a variety of services!
A new study from the ASPCA examines how timing of behaviour rehabilitation affects recovery from fear and stress in 43 undersocialised shelter dogs, suggesting that earlier behaviour support leads to better welfare outcomes. Here are the main findings:
The impact of delaying behavior rehabilitation onset on fear and outcome measures in dogs in a shelter setting
Undersocialized domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) often experience moderate to severe fear in response to everyday stimuli, and their welfare may…
www.sciencedirect.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:38 PM
A new study from the ASPCA examines how timing of behaviour rehabilitation affects recovery from fear and stress in 43 undersocialised shelter dogs, suggesting that earlier behaviour support leads to better welfare outcomes. Here are the main findings:
Today, we honour the people and animals who have served, including those who gave their lives.
We remember the cost of war and the value of peace.
We are closed today in observance of Remembrance Day, and will re-open on November 12th.
We remember the cost of war and the value of peace.
We are closed today in observance of Remembrance Day, and will re-open on November 12th.
November 11, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Today, we honour the people and animals who have served, including those who gave their lives.
We remember the cost of war and the value of peace.
We are closed today in observance of Remembrance Day, and will re-open on November 12th.
We remember the cost of war and the value of peace.
We are closed today in observance of Remembrance Day, and will re-open on November 12th.
Today is One Health Day, a reminder that the health of people, animals, and the environment are connected. This is especially important in shelters, where the environment makes a huge difference to animals and caregivers.
November 4, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Today is One Health Day, a reminder that the health of people, animals, and the environment are connected. This is especially important in shelters, where the environment makes a huge difference to animals and caregivers.
Do you want to know how accent bias can affect animal welfare? You will not want to miss this incredible Critters and Cultures podcast episode featuring our very own Dr. Wesley Cheung!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVwx...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVwx...
Accent Bias in Vet Medicine—Breaking Barriers - S2 Ep 3 with Dr. Wesley Cheung
YouTube video by Critters and Cultures
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October 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Do you want to know how accent bias can affect animal welfare? You will not want to miss this incredible Critters and Cultures podcast episode featuring our very own Dr. Wesley Cheung!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVwx...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVwx...
Part 1: Tips from the new Association for Shelter Veterinarians Guidelines for Humane Rabbit Housing in Animal Shelters!
What do you think of these new Guidelines? Tell us in comments!
What do you think of these new Guidelines? Tell us in comments!
October 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Part 1: Tips from the new Association for Shelter Veterinarians Guidelines for Humane Rabbit Housing in Animal Shelters!
What do you think of these new Guidelines? Tell us in comments!
What do you think of these new Guidelines? Tell us in comments!
ICYMI! Last month, the Association of Shelter Veterinarians released new Guidelines for Humane Rabbit Housing in Animal Shelters.
Stay tuned for some highlights from this document! 🐰🐇
#adoptarabbit #rabbitadoption #shelterrabbits #rabbitwelfare #ShelterMedicine #bunnyrescue #rabbitcare
Stay tuned for some highlights from this document! 🐰🐇
#adoptarabbit #rabbitadoption #shelterrabbits #rabbitwelfare #ShelterMedicine #bunnyrescue #rabbitcare
The Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ Guidelines for Humane Rabbit Housing in Animal Shelters
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October 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
ICYMI! Last month, the Association of Shelter Veterinarians released new Guidelines for Humane Rabbit Housing in Animal Shelters.
Stay tuned for some highlights from this document! 🐰🐇
#adoptarabbit #rabbitadoption #shelterrabbits #rabbitwelfare #ShelterMedicine #bunnyrescue #rabbitcare
Stay tuned for some highlights from this document! 🐰🐇
#adoptarabbit #rabbitadoption #shelterrabbits #rabbitwelfare #ShelterMedicine #bunnyrescue #rabbitcare
Tomorrow, we are closed to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
On this day, we remember the children who never came home and honour residential school Survivors and their families.
On this day, we remember the children who never came home and honour residential school Survivors and their families.
September 29, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Tomorrow, we are closed to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
On this day, we remember the children who never came home and honour residential school Survivors and their families.
On this day, we remember the children who never came home and honour residential school Survivors and their families.
Please join us in welcoming Kathryn Melnyk to the Haven team!
She brings dedication and a deep love for shelter medicine and we are thrilled to have Kathryn on board as we expand to better support the organizations we serve! More about Kathryn below...
She brings dedication and a deep love for shelter medicine and we are thrilled to have Kathryn on board as we expand to better support the organizations we serve! More about Kathryn below...
September 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Please join us in welcoming Kathryn Melnyk to the Haven team!
She brings dedication and a deep love for shelter medicine and we are thrilled to have Kathryn on board as we expand to better support the organizations we serve! More about Kathryn below...
She brings dedication and a deep love for shelter medicine and we are thrilled to have Kathryn on board as we expand to better support the organizations we serve! More about Kathryn below...
NEW SHELTER ARTICLE: New research shows that local anesthetic blocks in male shelter cats reduced nociception (Lower HR spikes, fewer GA depth issues) without added complications, when compared to placebo group. A simple step to increase comfort for surgeons and cats!
Evaluation of local anesthetic blockade in cats undergoing castration in a high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter setting: a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled trial - PubMed
ObjectivesThe objective of this prospective study was to compare the nociceptive blunting and analgesic efficacy of two different local anesthetic solutions (lidocaine and a mixture of lidocaine plus ...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
August 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
NEW SHELTER ARTICLE: New research shows that local anesthetic blocks in male shelter cats reduced nociception (Lower HR spikes, fewer GA depth issues) without added complications, when compared to placebo group. A simple step to increase comfort for surgeons and cats!
Thank you to Dr. Doris Leung for this amazing illustration capturing us in our natural habitat....surrounded by our cats!
Fun fact: The background is inspired by the cover of a ringworm culture logbook 📕
Fun fact: The background is inspired by the cover of a ringworm culture logbook 📕
August 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Thank you to Dr. Doris Leung for this amazing illustration capturing us in our natural habitat....surrounded by our cats!
Fun fact: The background is inspired by the cover of a ringworm culture logbook 📕
Fun fact: The background is inspired by the cover of a ringworm culture logbook 📕
We are THRILLED to share that the first-ever series on DEI in veterinary medicine is now FREE for everyone to read, including a 2-part publication by Dr. Gordon "Beginning with the End in Mind: Creating a Practice that Centers Equity".
Publications | Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association
In 2024, Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (MCVMA) Board Members Melody Martínez, CVT, Mari Sato Quicksall, DVM CVA, and Sohaila Jafarian, DVM,
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August 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
We are THRILLED to share that the first-ever series on DEI in veterinary medicine is now FREE for everyone to read, including a 2-part publication by Dr. Gordon "Beginning with the End in Mind: Creating a Practice that Centers Equity".
Thank you to Canadian Animal Shelter And Community Medicine Association for sharing Dr Cheung's blog post summarising our recent publication on ringworm diagnostics! Read the full article:
Ringworm - To plate or PCR?
Written By Dr. Wesley Cheung, DVM Ringworm remains a challenging condition to manage in shelter dogs and cats, due to its long incubation period, risk of re-infection, limitations in diagnostic test…
www.cascma.org
August 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Thank you to Canadian Animal Shelter And Community Medicine Association for sharing Dr Cheung's blog post summarising our recent publication on ringworm diagnostics! Read the full article:
We are excited to provide services at this upcoming clinic! Please help spread the word.
@pawsforhope.bsky.social
@pawsforhope.bsky.social
📣 We're excited to announce our Community Clinic this September 14 — open to everyone! 🐶🐱
✅ FREE exams
✅ Vaccines
✅ Parasite control
✅ Minor grooming
📌 Proof of income required in advance
📝 Check out the poster for full registration details!
✅ FREE exams
✅ Vaccines
✅ Parasite control
✅ Minor grooming
📌 Proof of income required in advance
📝 Check out the poster for full registration details!
August 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
We are excited to provide services at this upcoming clinic! Please help spread the word.
@pawsforhope.bsky.social
@pawsforhope.bsky.social
NEW SHELTER ARTICLE: UC Davis' Koret Shelter Medicine Program just released new evidence-based recommendations on early-age spay/neuter in shelter kittens.
Koret Shelter Medicine Program
www.sheltermedicine.com
August 8, 2025 at 11:06 PM
NEW SHELTER ARTICLE: UC Davis' Koret Shelter Medicine Program just released new evidence-based recommendations on early-age spay/neuter in shelter kittens.
Part 1: Over the past 2 weeks, 5 shelters/rescues in 3 provinces have reached out for help with outbreaks.
Summer is a busy time for shelters, and with that comes a higher risk of infectious disease!
Here are some tips we put together:
Summer is a busy time for shelters, and with that comes a higher risk of infectious disease!
Here are some tips we put together:
July 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Part 1: Over the past 2 weeks, 5 shelters/rescues in 3 provinces have reached out for help with outbreaks.
Summer is a busy time for shelters, and with that comes a higher risk of infectious disease!
Here are some tips we put together:
Summer is a busy time for shelters, and with that comes a higher risk of infectious disease!
Here are some tips we put together:
We are thrilled that the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association has released a long-awaited update to the Code of Practice for the Care of Domestic Cats! Updated requirements and recommendations are a game-changer!
www.canadianveterinarians.net
July 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
We are thrilled that the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association has released a long-awaited update to the Code of Practice for the Care of Domestic Cats! Updated requirements and recommendations are a game-changer!
"Pride began as a protest. It grew out of people standing together when no one else would." - Vancouver Pride Society
It's Pride week here in Vancouver! We bring queer joy and an intersectional lens to our work. It's who we are!
Happy Pride!
#VancouverPride2025 #vanpride #pride2025
It's Pride week here in Vancouver! We bring queer joy and an intersectional lens to our work. It's who we are!
Happy Pride!
#VancouverPride2025 #vanpride #pride2025
July 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
"Pride began as a protest. It grew out of people standing together when no one else would." - Vancouver Pride Society
It's Pride week here in Vancouver! We bring queer joy and an intersectional lens to our work. It's who we are!
Happy Pride!
#VancouverPride2025 #vanpride #pride2025
It's Pride week here in Vancouver! We bring queer joy and an intersectional lens to our work. It's who we are!
Happy Pride!
#VancouverPride2025 #vanpride #pride2025
Rabies found in kitten in Chemainus, BC! Owned dogs and cats (and community cats served by TNR programs) should be vaccinated for rabies! The most likely source of infection in this case was a bat. If you or your animal has ANY contact with a bat, consult your healthcare provider immediately!
Rabies confirmed in kitten captured in rural area in Chemainus: Island Health
Island Health is advising rural Chemainus residents that a kitten was recently captured in the area is confirmed to have been infected with rabies.
cheknews.ca
July 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Rabies found in kitten in Chemainus, BC! Owned dogs and cats (and community cats served by TNR programs) should be vaccinated for rabies! The most likely source of infection in this case was a bat. If you or your animal has ANY contact with a bat, consult your healthcare provider immediately!
Our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Kate Hurley, who receives the AVMA Animal Welfare Award today! If you are at @avmavets.bsky.social , don't miss her talk: "How to Build a Flamethrower: the Birth and Evolution of Shelter Medicine" from 4-4:50 today in room 140B!
www.avma.org/news/press-r...
www.avma.org/news/press-r...
July 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Kate Hurley, who receives the AVMA Animal Welfare Award today! If you are at @avmavets.bsky.social , don't miss her talk: "How to Build a Flamethrower: the Birth and Evolution of Shelter Medicine" from 4-4:50 today in room 140B!
www.avma.org/news/press-r...
www.avma.org/news/press-r...
Need help with your to-do list? Our team supports animal shelters, rescues, and other animal welfare orgs with a variety of services!
July 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Need help with your to-do list? Our team supports animal shelters, rescues, and other animal welfare orgs with a variety of services!
Happy #CanadaDay🇨🇦 ! Today, let’s take the time to share with one another the stories and experiences that shaped us and our diverse nation, to honour and reflect on the TRC's Calls to Action, and to unite and build a Canada where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
#UnityInDiversity #EhTeam
#UnityInDiversity #EhTeam
July 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Happy #CanadaDay🇨🇦 ! Today, let’s take the time to share with one another the stories and experiences that shaped us and our diverse nation, to honour and reflect on the TRC's Calls to Action, and to unite and build a Canada where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
#UnityInDiversity #EhTeam
#UnityInDiversity #EhTeam
Today we honour and celebrate the cultures, languages, and traditions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.
Art: “Syewá:l”(Ancestors). Created by Zac George, Skokaylem, son of Chief Leonard George and grandson of Chief Dan George, from səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation.
#NIPD2025
Art: “Syewá:l”(Ancestors). Created by Zac George, Skokaylem, son of Chief Leonard George and grandson of Chief Dan George, from səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation.
#NIPD2025
June 21, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Today we honour and celebrate the cultures, languages, and traditions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.
Art: “Syewá:l”(Ancestors). Created by Zac George, Skokaylem, son of Chief Leonard George and grandson of Chief Dan George, from səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation.
#NIPD2025
Art: “Syewá:l”(Ancestors). Created by Zac George, Skokaylem, son of Chief Leonard George and grandson of Chief Dan George, from səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation.
#NIPD2025
Dr. Wesley Cheung is joining our team in two weeks, and we could not be more excited!
His expertise in shelter and community medicine combines with a background in GP and ER as well as teaching and sociolinguistics. He's available for consults after June 27th!
His expertise in shelter and community medicine combines with a background in GP and ER as well as teaching and sociolinguistics. He's available for consults after June 27th!
June 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Dr. Wesley Cheung is joining our team in two weeks, and we could not be more excited!
His expertise in shelter and community medicine combines with a background in GP and ER as well as teaching and sociolinguistics. He's available for consults after June 27th!
His expertise in shelter and community medicine combines with a background in GP and ER as well as teaching and sociolinguistics. He's available for consults after June 27th!
We have an exciting announcement coming soon! Stay tuned!
June 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
We have an exciting announcement coming soon! Stay tuned!