The Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine has developed a program to support education in the care and treatment of animals.

Shelter Medicine Education
The Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine has an elective Shelter Medicine rotation that provides veterinary students with experience in shelter medicine, spay/neuter, and humane education. The program seeks to further educate the next generation of veterinarians to care for shelter animals and to solve the problem of overpopulation of unwanted pets.
During the two week rotation, students spay and neuter shelter animals under the supervision of faculty. The surgical experience this program provides is unparalleled and instills a spirit of lifelong learning and community service.

Animal Care, Animal Welfare Education
Because education is the most critical component to solving the unwanted pet overpopulation issue, the Humane Ethics and Animal Welfare Program supports initiatives for school children on proper care of pets, for the public on responsible pet ownership, and for pet owners on the health and benefits and need for spay and neuter.