December 4, 2017
Categories: #MaddieMonday

Happy first #MaddieMonday of December! We know it’s a busy time of year, especially for animal welfare folks, so here’s a quick round-up of anything you may have missed over the past week!

It’s a new era on Facebook; is your animal organization ready?
It’s not your imagination: Facebook is getting tougher for animal welfare organizations, nonprofits, and anyone else who operates a Facebook page. While over the last several years Facebook has emerged as a vibrant platform for promoting pet adoption and reuniting lost pets with their people, recent and long-term changes on the service are making it… Learn More

Flash Classes are at your fingertips for the #FalalaFoster season!
It’s time to deck the halls and #FalalaFoster this season! If you’re like us, you’re delighted to see that holiday fostering has increased over the recent years. In fact, the Today Show recently shared an article highlighting Thanksgiving fostering and our very own Dr. Sheila D’Arpino shared some of the benefits. Our paws are crossed… Learn More

Register for our next free webcast on December 14th: Working Cat Programs
Why start a Working Cat Program? Because these cats have no other live outcome, and socialization of adult ferals is extremely difficult and resource intensive. The good news is working cat programs are inexpensive and easy to start, so you can begin saving more lives immediately! Learn More

Webcast now available to everyone on-demand: Behavioral Pharmacology in Shelter Settings
Learn about common behavioral concerns and diagnoses in sheltered pets and what medications might be most appropriate for their conditions. Learn More

Apply for a Maddie’s Idea Lab Summer Scholarship Grant today
Graduate students, do you want to pursue research and develop expertise under the guidance of a mentor? Apply for a Maddie’s® Idea Lab Summer Scholarship Grant today! We’re looking for students in the United States interested in projects that utilize innovative ideas and have a high likelihood of advancing the utilization of foster care for… Learn More