Happy first #MaddieMonday of March! We kicked off the month with the first webcast in our pet foster care series! Couldn’t make it? Watch it on-demand and sign up for the rest! Read on for more information along with anything else you may have missed…

It’s time for animal organizations to give Google My Business a look
Is Google My Business a tool animal shelters and rescue organizations should explore? Absolutely, says Lindsay Layendecker, Senior Manager of Education and Outreach at the Jacksonville Humane Society. Google My Business is a free service that allows businesses, as well as nonprofits, to create customized information, posts, events, hours, and other features to accompany their… Learn More

Tips for working with local lawmakers on animal issues
What is the single biggest mistake animal advocates can make when trying to work with lawmakers on animal issues in their communities? Ryan Clinton, who helped make Austin, Texas the largest no-kill city in the U.S., says this: “It’s for advocates to go to their city hall, make a presentation, be roundly ignored, and conclude… Learn More

Go all-in for pet foster care with this free webcast series
What are you doing on Thursday evenings in March? 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 one on-demand if you missed it, and register for the rest! Learn more and sign up now…