Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Program at Cornell
Maddie's Shelter Medicine Faculty
Janet Scarlett DVM, MPH, PhD
Professor of Epidemiology
Director, Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program
Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
S1-066 Schurman Hall
College of Veterinary Medicine
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853
ph 607-253-3574 fax 607-253-3083
email: jms15@cornell.edu
Dr. Janet Scarlett received her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University in the early 1970's, practiced full-time in a small animal practice for two years, and then returned to school to work on her graduate studies. She completed her Master's of Public Health and Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology at the University of Minnesota, taught zoonoses and disease control and prevention courses for one year following graduation, and then joined the faculty in the veterinary college at Cornell University.
Dr. Scarlett is a currently a Professor of Epidemiology, Director of the Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at Cornell University, and she serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Tompkins County SPCA. She has been a faculty member at Cornell for 25 years. She has taught epidemiology to the veterinary students, and participated in the graduate student courses (teaching study design, clinical biostatistics and basic data analysis). In 1999 she initiated (in collaboration with Dr. Lila Miller of the ASPCA) the first didactic course in shelter medicine in a veterinary college. She continues to instruct in that course and in two other courses in shelter medicine with Dr. Griffin.
Dr. Scarlett's research focus has been on the application of epidemiologic study methodology to disease problems of dogs and cats. Her research has encompassed numerous feline diseases/conditions including leukemia, external odontoclastic resorptive disease, hyperthyroidism, and obesity. In recent years she has focused on issues of relevance to homeless animals - reasons for owner relinquishment to shelters, long-term effects of early age spay/neuter and feline upper respiratory tract disease.
Dr. Scarlett has been an author on over 100 peer-reviewed publications, serves as an ad hoc reviewer for several professional journals, is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians, and is currently a member of the National Council for Pet Population Study and Policy. She and her husband share their home with 2 cats and 2 dogs.
Maddie's Shelter Medicine Staff
Kelly J. Garner, MA
Program Coordinator, Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program
Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
S1-064 Schurman Hall
College of Veterinary Medicine
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853
ph 607-253- 4267 fax 607-253-3083
email: kjg72@cornell.edu
Ms. Garner received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Bloomsburg Univeristy of Pennsylvania in 1995 and a Master of Arts degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Western Michigan Univeristy in 1999. In 1999, she was employed by Auburn University's Canine Detection & Research Program; the Program's mission was to conduct non-invasive research and development to enhance canine detection technology. In addition to her duties as Director of Field Research & Development, she was also repsonisible for the care and welfare of the Program's research dog population. Ms. Garner has always been a strong proponent of animal welfare and was responsible for improving the lives of the Program's research dog population. She was also responsible for establishing and maintaining the Program's Petfinder site in order to adopt dogs from the Program into loving homes after their retirement. Ms. Garner joined the Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program in the summer of 2008. She and her husband share their home with 3 dogs and 2 cats.
Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC
Animal Behaviorist
Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
S1-064 Schurman Hall
College of Veterinary Medicine
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853
ph 607-253-4264 fax 607-253-3083
email: ksb68@cornell.edu
Ms. Bollen received a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Biology from the State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry in 1991. She worked in the zoo field for 7 years where her efforts were focused on environmental and behavioral enrichment, operant training and behavioral research. Ms. Bollen pursued advanced training in animal behavior and received her Master's degree from the University of Massachusetts in 2000.
Following graduate school, Ms. Bollen served as the Director of Behavioral Programs for the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA), one of the nation's largest humane organizations. During the four years she spent with the MSPCA, she implemented many programs to improve the lives of shelter animals and educated the staff, volunteers, and public about animal behavior related issues. Ms. Bollen also consulted with adopters of shelter animals who were experiencing behavior problems with their new companions as well clients referred from the MSPCA Angell hospitals and other local veterinarian in hopes of reducing relinquishments. While at the MSPCA, Ms. Bollen also conducted research on the reliability and predictability of canine temperament evaluations for identifying canine aggression.
In 2004 Ms. Bollen, left the MSPCA and opened Animal Alliances, LLC - Companion Animal Behavior Service, a business that provides consulting services for animal shelters as well as consultation with pet guardians experiencing behavior problems with their companion animals. Ms. Bollen is a Certified Animal Behavior Consultant (CABC) and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). She is also a professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). She has published several papers and has spoken at national conferences. She joined the Cornell Shelter Medicine program in the fall of 2007.
Sue Honig, MS
Computer Programmer, Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program
Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
S1-064 Schurman Hall
College of Veterinary Medicine
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853
ph 607-253-4264 fax 607-253-3083
email: suh1@cornell.edu
Sue Honig has a B.S. degree in Zoology, an M.S. degree in Fisheries and Wildlife, and an M.S. degrees in Computer Science and Engineering, all from Auburn University. She worked as a biologist and lab technician for several years before coming to Cornell University in 1987 and concentrating on computer and programming-related work. Her special interests include dog behavior and training, especially for herding livestock. She and her husband live on a small farm with 2 sons, 4 dogs, 1 cat, 2 rats, and 14 sheep.
Maddie's Shelter Medicine Consultants
Stephanie Janeczko, DVM, MS
Medical Director
New York City Animal Care & Control
11 Park Place, Suite 805
New York, New York 10007
ph: (212) 442-2075
fax: (212) 442-2066
email: sjaneczko@nycacc.org
Dr. Stephanie Janeczko received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Biotechnology from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2000 and her DVM from Cornell University in 2004. Following graduation, Dr. Janeczko spent time in general small animal practice, where she worked with cats, dogs, and small mammals. Her experiences dealing with the animals from shelters and rescue groups strengthened her interest in the field of shelter medicine, and in 2006 Dr. Janeczko became the first resident in Shelter Medicine at Cornell University. Her time was divided between seeing cases through the Cornell University Hospital for Animals and working directly with shelters, particularly those surrounding Ithaca, New York. While a resident, she earned a Master's degree in Epidemiology and completed her Shelter Medicine residency in 2009. Dr. Janeczko is currently the Medical Director for New York City Animal Care and Control and also serves as a consultant to the Shelter Medicine Program.