Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University

09/10/2026

Vet Voices: Stories that Inspire – Behavior Edition
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
Zoom session

The second episode of Vet Voices will feature Dr. Stephanie Borns-Weil, V07, SMFA92, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Small and Large Animal Clinical Sciences. Learn pet behavior tips from a veterinary expert.

Register by September 28: https://vet.tufts.edu/events?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D207642477

[📸: Jeff Poole, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine]

09/09/2026

A male cat was brought in September 9, 2026 and sadly did not survive. The cat was found in Millbury, MA. If you believe this is your cat, please email [email protected].

09/09/2026

Five Cummings School D.V.M. students just completed the Tisch Summer Fellows program, doing paid 10-week fellowships at community organizations. The program is a collaboration between Tisch College and Cummings School. The summer internships were at four participating sites: Animal Rescue League of Boston, Providence Animal Rescue League, the USDA, and the Bronx Zoo.

Pictured are D.V.M. students Hazelynn Rios and Kelly McDermott with Cummings School Assistant Dean Megan Rokop and Tisch College Dean Dayna Cunningham, at the Rhode Island Foundation and D.V.M. student Lindsey Powers presenting to Dean Cunningham and Tisch College Associate Dean Taina Mcfield.

Tisch Summer Fellows is a summer internship program and has been placing Tufts University students with community-based advocacy organizations, non-profits, and others since 2004. Learn more: https://tischcollege.tufts.edu/programs-major/programs-undergraduates/tisch-summer-fellows.

[📸: Megan Rokop]

09/08/2026

Calling All Crafters, Alumni, and Friends. We're looking for volunteers to help create "feelie hearts" for veterinary students participating in The Healer's Art course at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine this fall.

These small, pocket-sized hearts are given to students following a session on grief, loss, and healing, serving as a reminder of compassion, connection, and humanity throughout their careers. We're looking for help creating approximately 30 unique feelie hearts for this year's participants by September 28th.

Hearts can be:
🧵 Sewn
🧶 Knitted
🪡 Crocheted
🎨 Felted
❤️ Any handmade, soft, pocket-sized creation

Details: https://vet.tufts.edu/events?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D207542201

09/05/2026

This rabbit was found on September 5 in Southbridge, MA. The local animal control officer has been notified.

If you think you are the owner of this rabbit, please email [email protected] with any information.

Please note that the purpose of this post is to reunite lost pets with their owners and not intended for adoption inquiries. We will not be able to answer questions via this Facebook post or respond to e-mail or phone inquiries regarding adoption. Thank you for caring.

09/04/2026

This cat was found on September 2 on Constitution Ave in Worcester, MA. The local animal control officer has been notified.

If you think you are the owner of this cat please email [email protected] with any information.

Please note that the purpose of this post is to reunite lost pets with their owners and not intended for adoption inquiries. We will not be able to answer questions via this Facebook post or respond to e-mail or phone inquiries regarding adoption. Thank you for caring.

09/02/2026

Cummings School alumni, faculty, staff, and friends recently connected at a Alumni Association reception during WVC Nashville. 🐾🎶

Dr. Greg Wolfus, V98, and Dr. Debbie Linder, V09, GBS16, shared exciting updates on what's happening at Cummings School today, sparking great conversation and reconnecting our community. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

[📸: Sarah Bjorn]

09/02/2026

Ticks are spreading, and so are the diseases they carry. Professors’ Sam Telford and Linden Hu are featured in discussing Lyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome, and the science behind efforts to curb the threat.

Read More: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/magazine/tick-season-lone-star-alpha-gal-syndrome-lyme.html?unlocked_article_code=1.61A.iiVZ.DGlGLrnUfEkB&smid=url-share

A scientific and civilizational horror story.

09/01/2026

Cummings School's Veterinary Learning Center, slated to open next summer, will become the new focal point of campus life. The new building will provide more classroom and community spaces to accommodate the increased class sizes.

“The Veterinary Learning Center is, in many ways, Strategic Vision 2030 made physical. Our vision commits us to advancing the health and well-being of animals and people through collaboration and engagement, and to helping students develop not just knowledge but the skills and connections they need to make a difference. The VLC gives that commitment a home.”
Dr. Melissa Mazan, V93, dean ad interim

Read more: https://vet.tufts.edu/news-events/news/veterinary-learning-center-become-new-focal-point-campus-life

[📸:Jeff Poole, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine]

09/01/2026

An internationally recognized expert in equine medicine, Melissa Mazan. D.V.M., ACVIM, V93, takes the reins today as dean ad interim at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Dr. Mazan succeeds Alastair Cribb, D.V.M., Ph.D., FCAHS, and brings decades of experience at Cummings School as a student, clinician, researcher, teacher, and administrator.

Read more: https://now.tufts.edu/2026/09/01/melissa-mazan-named-interim-dean-cummings-school-veterinary-medicine

[📸: Alonso Nichols, Tufts University]