Happy Monday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 10 questions to ask when developing a marketing strategy plan for your animal organization Does your organization have a marketing strategy plan? Marketing is an essential part of any organization, but coming up with a strategy can feel daunting for many.… Learn More
This blog post was originally published in 2021. Does your organization have a marketing strategy plan? Marketing is an essential part of any organization, but coming up with a strategy can feel daunting for many. Whether you’re starting from scratch or just want to give your current plan a little lift, we’ve got you covered.… Learn More
If your organization has ever debated whether to recommend or partner with a rehoming program, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common points of hesitation we hear from shelters and rescues, usually rooted in a few specific fears: that the community won’t accept it, that it could increase intake or that it’s simply… Learn More
Happy Monday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The June & July Weekly Community Conversations grant recipients are… Maddie’s Fund® awarded three organizations, at random, a grant for attending the June and July Weekly Community Conversations for a total of $20,000 in grants. Please join us in congratulating those… Learn More
Yesterday, Maddie’s Fund® awarded three organizations, at random, a grant for attending the June and July Weekly Community Conversations for a total of $20,000 in grants. Please join us in congratulating those who received a grant for their organization: Sara Ferguson, Happy Cats Haven in Manitou Springs, CO (June for $5,000) Natalie Reynolds, Baldwin County… Learn More
This was originally published in 2024. Have you considered letting your foster caregivers process the adoptions of their foster pets from their homes? This may seem daunting at first, but the benefits are worth considering: multiple studies have shown that pets adopted from their foster homes are significantly less likely to be returned. Having foster… Learn More
Happy Monday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The disconnect between pet-friendly and inclusive housing policies The benefits of renting a home to a pet owner are remarkable. Pet-friendly vacancies fill up faster, they are easier to fill and renters stay longer in pet-friendly housing. On a recent Community… Learn More
This blog was originally posted in 2024. The benefits of renting a home to a pet owner are remarkable. Pet-friendly vacancies fill up faster, they are easier to fill and renters stay longer in pet-friendly housing. On a recent Community Conversations, these benefits and what can be done were discussed in “Keeping Pets and People… Learn More
Does your animal shelter have a little free pet food pantry? Or have you made strides to increase access to care with great results? Maybe you have cracked the code to foster caregiver communication? All of these topics and more are being discussed on Maddie’s® Pet Forum! See below for some of the recent threads, and… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. What to do if you lose or find a pet Did you know that what we don’t know about lost pets can hurt them? It’s true! We recently updated one of the most popular articles on our site about this very… Learn More