We are thrilled to share a monumental announcement from our sibling organization, the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation (DCDF). Thirty years ago, Dave and Cheryl Duffield founded Maddie’s Fund®, which has transformed the well-being of shelter pets. Today, they officially launched the Duffield Big Bet for Pets, a historic $250 million commitment over the next… Learn More

Recently, Maddie’s Fund® awarded two organizations, at random, a grant for attending the August Weekly Community Conversations for a total of $10,000 in grants. Please join us in congratulating those who received a $5,000 grant for their organization: Samantha Burnett, Nexus Animals in El Reno, OK Joseph Lovetro, Pets in Need in Redwood City, CA… Learn More

Happy Monday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. New research and animal needs assessment tool from ASPCA If you work in animal well-being, you know that families seeking help often have more than one challenge affecting their pets. New research from the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of… Learn More

If you work in animal well-being, you know that families seeking help often have more than one challenge affecting their pets. New research from the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) explores how a structured Animal Needs Assessment tool can help community outreach teams identify the multiple, overlapping needs affecting pets… Learn More

Happy Tuesday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Free Pet Spay/Neuter and Wellness Weekend Is Back to Bay Area September 25-27 Twelve animal well-being organizations across the Bay Area are joining forces once again to provide free spay and neuter surgeries, vaccines, microchips and other essential veterinary services to… Learn More

Twelve animal well-being organizations across the Bay Area are joining forces once again to provide free spay and neuter surgeries, vaccines, microchips and other essential veterinary services to pets through Champions for Pet Health: Communities Partnering for Wellness and Spay & Neuter. The three-day event will take place September 25–27, 2026, and is made possible… Learn More

In its earliest form, Community Conversations launched in 2020 as a place for well-being professionals to collaborate and connect during the Covid pandemic, an unprecedented time in history. In 2022, it officially became “Community Conversations.” These 50-minute calls are a collaborative place to connect with peers in the industry, share exciting new programs and research… Learn More

Happy Monday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. New courses available in Spanish and accessibility options on Maddie’s University We’re excited to share that Maddie’s® University offers a growing number of self-paced courses in Spanish, on topics ranging from kitten bottle feeding, bringing a new dog home, shelter customer… Learn More

We’re excited to share that Maddie’s® University offers a growing number of self-paced courses in Spanish, on topics ranging from kitten bottle feeding, bringing a new dog home, shelter customer service and more! Below are the courses currently available in Spanish, with more in the works: Eliminando el Miedo a la Alimentación con Biberón y… Learn More

Data can be an invaluable tool in animal sheltering, especially for improving outcomes for animals. “Dogs & Data,” is a three-part webcast series from PEDIGREE Foundation, Adopt a Pet, Outcomes for Pets Consulting and Shelter Animals Count. It’s designed to give shelter and rescue partners practical insights and actionable strategies they can put to work… Learn More