August 21, 2017
Categories: #MaddieMonday

It’s another happy #MaddieMonday! (Or, as we’re affectionately calling this one, #InnovationGrantsMonday.) We hope you’ve had your thinking caps on and are ready to apply to implement (or expand on) a new, lifesaving program at your organization. The window is open now through Monday, August 28, 2017. Read more below, and see what else you may have missed!

The great big, amazing, underage kitten-raising bible for shelters, rescue groups and foster homes
It’s no secret underage and orphaned kittens are at high risk even in the best of circumstances. Fortunately, there is a growing body of experience and resources aimed at helping animal shelters, rescue groups and foster homes give these little ones the best possible chance at a healthy life in a new adoptive home. Learn more

MaddieTalk: How a shelter partnered with local vets to save orphaned kittens
Can a partnership with local veterinarians save orphaned kittens’ lives? You bet, when they’re moved from foster care to local veterinary practices, where they’re provided with love, socialization and care. That’s what the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin (HSSW) did, and they share how you can, too, in our latest MaddieTalk: Vet Pets! “We were struggling… Learn more

The Innovation Grant application window is now open and will close August 28!
Maddie’s Fund® is offering up to $5,000 to implement a new program at your shelter or rescue organization that will advance lifesaving. A total of $500,000 is available to be awarded each grant cycle! Learn more

Two job opportunities at the Maddie’s Fund Pleasanton, Calif., office:
We’re currently looking for a Grants Specialist and an Education Specialist to join our team! Must work out of the Pleasanton, Calif., office. Learn more

Two free upcoming webcasts – register today!
Maddie’s Pet Assistant App is Revolutionizing Support for Pet Foster and Adoptive Homes on August 22 and Updates on Heartworm Disease Management for Animal Shelters on August 24, 2017.

Save more lives and register for the American Pets Alive! Conference today! 
We’ll be there – will you? The conference is September 23-25 in Austin, TX. Use code: THANKSMADDIE for $25 off! Register