Whether its January or July, it’s a good idea to create an editorial calendar. This post originally ran in 2023. Does your animal well-being organization use an editorial calendar to strategize and organize its marketing efforts? If not, or if you want some inspiration for your current plan, be sure to check out this toolkit… Learn More
Research in U.S. shelters shows that short-term foster programs like field trips and overnights are powerful tools for increasing dogs’ chances of adoption. Dogs who go on a field trip are five times more likely to be adopted than those who don’t, while those who go on a sleepover are an astounding 14 times more… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 4 resources to help your community cat population If you’re in need of community cat support, look no further than these four resources, provided for free by the Community Cats Podcast. The Community Cats Podcast is a supportive space founded by… Learn More
Even though Community Conversations is on its July break, Maddie’s Fund® gave two organizations a $2,500 grant for attending the June Weekly Community Conversations! A total of $5,000 in grants has been given to two people chosen at random. Additionally, the Maddie’s® Pet Forum winner of $3,000 is below. Two people won a grant for… Learn More
If you’re in need of community cat support, look no further than these four resources, provided for free by the Community Cats Podcast. The Community Cats Podcast is a supportive space founded by Stacey LeBaron, which includes an informative podcast as well as a dedicated space for feline fans and advocates. Using these four resources… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Adoption Counseling self-paced course is now available on Maddie’s University! The adoption process is the final step in finding new homes for shelter pets. It begins with getting to know the pet, writing a narrative and posting photos/video, continues to making… Learn More
The adoption process is the final step in finding new homes for shelter pets. It begins with getting to know the pet, writing a narrative and posting photos/video, continues to making a match with a potential adopter and ends with sending the pet home with an adopter and providing support. The brand new Maddie’s® University… Learn More
July 10 is Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day. Dr. Miller is known for her trailblazing leadership and purposeful dedication to the field of veterinary shelter medicine. If you are one of the millions of people that have adopted a dog or cat over the last three decades, you have Dr. Miller to thank. Dr.… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Peoria County Animal Protection Services shares its winning Return to Home program With more pets going missing on Fourth of July than any other day of the year, having a Return to Home program is imperative to keeping pets and people together.… Learn More
With more pets going missing on Fourth of July than any other day of the year, having a Return to Home program is imperative to keeping pets and people together. This post originally was published in May 2023. Looking to improve your return to home rates at your animal organization? Return to Home Challenge Overall Winner,… Learn More