Happy #MaddieMonday and first week of spring! It’s a time of new beginnings, new ideas and new Innovation Grant opportunities! Have your “Innovative Foster Care” ideas ready for when the window opens on April 2nd. In the meantime, read on for the news of the past week!
Is it time to stop evaluating shelter dogs for food guarding?
Research published last month suggests evaluating shelter dogs for food guarding doesn’t increase safety or reduce bites, and may result in lower adoption rates and increased euthanasia of dogs who are defined as “food guarders.” The behavior a dog shows in an animal shelter may not match the behavior she’ll show once in a home.… Learn More
Time for March ADness – and to vote the undefeated #ShelterPetsForTheWin again!
Cast your vote and shine a light on pets waiting for homes! Shelter pets are undefeated in the Ad Council’s March ADness — every year prior to this, when the Shelter Pet Project had a campaign in competition, they’ve won. Now it’s time to vote again, this time for the Social Paws campaign, where real-life… Learn More
Go all-in for pet foster care with this free webcast series
What are you doing on Thursday evenings for the rest of this month? Whether you’re looking to start a foster program at your shelter, or give a boost to an already-existing foster program, Maddie’s Fund® has a webcast series for you! Watch the first three on-demand if you missed it, and register for the last one! Learn more and sign up now…
Get ready for the next round of Innovation Grants! April 2nd-9th
Maddie’s Fund® is offering up to $5,000 to implement a new program at your shelter or rescue organization that will advance lifesaving within the category of “Innovative Foster Care.” Learn More
The next round of the Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program at the University of the Pacific is starting up on April 16th!
The courses start on April 16 and run through September 30 and Maddie’s Fund is now offering scholarships to attend! It is ideal for anyone in the field who wishes to advance their career or improve the live release rate at their shelter. It is also a wonderful way for people who are considering a career move into animal sheltering to gain practical knowledge. Register today