The Journal of Shelter Medicine and Community Animal Health (JSMCAH) is an independent online journal published by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. JSMCAH publishes original research, case studies, professional guidelines, and review articles relevant to shelter and community animal health, behavior, and welfare. This includes a variety of topics such as companion animal epidemiology, shelter population management, spay-neuter programs, access to care programs, spectrum of care, community services, public health, disaster response, and veterinary forensics. Learn more >>
Editorial Team
Founding Editor in Chief
Rachael Kreisler, VMD, MSCE, DACVPM (Epidemiology), Associate Professor of Shelter and Community Medicine, Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine

Editorial Board
Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH, Director, Program for Pet Health Equity, College of Social Work, University of Tennessee
Patrick Carney, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), Assistant Professor, Community Practice Service, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Aimee Dalrymple, DVM, MS, Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Florida Online Graduate Program in Shelter Medicine
Lena DeTar, DVM, DACVPM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice), Assistant Clinical Professor, Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Uri Donnett, DVM, MS, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice), Lead Shelter Veterinarian, Dane County Humane Society
Jacklyn Ellis, PhD, Director, Behaviour, Toronto Humane Society
Lawrence Garcia, DVM, MS, Clinical Assistant Professor-Shelter Medicine, Veterinary Community Outreach Program, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Kevin Horecka, PhD, Lead Data Scientist, American Pets Alive! and Walmart Technology
Linda Jacobson, BVSc, MMedVet(Med), PhD, Senior Manager, Shelter Medicine Advancement, Toronto Humane Society
Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DABVP (Shelter Medicine), Fran Marino Endowed Distinguished Professor of Shelter Medicine Education, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA, Clinical Associate Professor, Director, Shelter and Community Medicine, Assistant Director, Center for Animals and Public Policy, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
Jeanette O’Quin, DVM, MPH, DACPVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine), Associate Professor-Clinical, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University
Katherine Polak, DVM, MPH, MS, DACVPM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine), Vice President, Companion Animals and Engagement, Humane Society International
Martha Smith-Blackmore, DVM, President, Veterinary Forensics Investigations, LLC
Terry Spencer, DVM, MEd, Assistant Professor, Program Director for the University of Florida Online Graduate Program in Shelter Medicine
Sara White, DVM, MSc, Executive Director, Spay ASAP, Inc
Peter Wolf, MS, Senior Strategist, Shelter and Community Research, Best Friends Animal Society
Kimberly Woodruff, DVM, MS, DACVPM (Epidemiology), Associate Clinical Professor of Shelter Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine