New World Screwworm: find your action plan.
Who is this for?
Any Texas animal shelter or rescue — municipal shelters, independent rescues, foster networks, and Animal Control Officers (ACOs). Built especially for small independent organizations who need to know their one or two most urgent next steps related to New World Screwworm.
How do I use this?
Answer the questions below to generate a New World Screwworm action plan that's right for you. You can also download a PDF.
What this tool does:
New World Screwworm (NWS) hits every Texas shelter differently. What matters most for your shelter depends on your vet coverage, your location, and where you ship animals. Answer the questions below and your specific action plan appears instantly — no login or sign-up required to see it.
Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania have banned animals shipped from Texas. Animals in quarantine zones need a health check and paperwork before they can be moved anywhere. The medicines that prevent NWS are prescription-only — you need a vet's sign-off to use them. The sooner you know where your gaps are, the sooner you can fix them.
Part 1 of 2 — New World Screwworm (NWS) safety
11 questions · about 2 minutes · required
Do you have a vet on staff?
Do you have a vet of record?
Is anyone on your team a certified NWS inspector?
Do you want to become a certified NWS inspector?
Are you in a NWS quarantine zone, or unsure?
Are you currently transporting animals out of state?
What states did you send dogs or cats to in the last 12 months?
Are you doing adoptions in your community right now?
If you had more resources, would you do more adoptions in your community?
How far could you travel weekly for an adoption event or adoption center?
Are you working with community cat caretakers?
Answer all 11 questions above to get your plan.
Part 2 of 2 — Grants and support programs
Optional6 questions · about 1 minute · adds grant and funding matches to your plan
Do you already have a PetSmart Charities adoption partnership?
Do you want help growing in-store adoption events at PetSmart?
Do you need help expanding access to veterinary care?
Do you want help with return-to-home or lost pet reunification?
Do you want to become a Petco Love Adoption Partner for store-based cat placement?
Do you want general grant or resource support from Best Friends Animal Society?