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
This was originally published in 2021. 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 topic. Kat Albrecht-Thiessen, the article author is a former police officer, field training officer, police detective, and K9 (police… Learn More
Just a friendly reminder that Maddie’s Community Conversations will now be held on Wednesdays at 11am PT/ 2pm ET starting August 5! If you haven’t done so already, please register now to secure your spot for the new season. These webcasts will continue to be a collaborative place to connect with peers in the animal well-being industry, share exciting new programs… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. This veterinary social worker is a people person Ever wondered what it’s like to be a veterinary social worker? We recently chatted with Oregon Humane’s only veterinary social worker, Kelly Bremken, about a whole host of topics. She has a positive… Learn More
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a veterinary social worker? We recently chatted with Oregon Humane’s only veterinary social worker, Kelly Bremken, about a whole host of topics. She has a positive yet realistic perspective on working in an emotionally and physically demanding field. From her decision to go back to school to how… Learn More
We’re excited to share that National Kitten College, in collaboration with University at California, Davis, the University of Wisconsin and the University of Florida, has launched a new resource for anyone caring for underaged kittens. This “living library” is designed to be a true game changer-bringing together the latest, evidence-based information in neonatal and young… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Fall Instructor-Led Courses are coming soon! Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Be sure to save the date for Maddie’s Fund® Instructor-Led Courses! All… Learn More
Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Be sure to save the date for Maddie’s Fund® Instructor-Led Courses! All courses are free, #ThanksToMaddie. We are excited to share that we have two brand new classes this term, bringing it… Learn More