The Journal of Shelter Medicine and Community Animal Health (JSMCAH) is a society-published, open-access, continuous publication, peer-reviewed journal of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. JSMCAH publishes research that advances shelter and community animal health, welfare, and access to veterinary care, promoting evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for animals and the people who care for them. Learn more >>
Cost to Authors
There is no cost to read the journal. The cost of publication is covered by Article Publication Charges (APCs) charged to authors of accepted manuscripts. APCs are covered by ASV sponsors through 2026, meaning that it is both free to read and free to publish in JSMCAH through 2026. The APCs are subject to change and are charged at the rate effective on the submission date.



