Hello, October! This week we have ways to thank your donors, a new Maddie Talk and more!

Use these free or low-cost ways to thank your donors
We know how important it is to acknowledge people who choose to donate their hard-earned money to your shelter or rescue or organization. But how can you do it in a cost-effective manner? Learn more

Animal lifesaving doesn’t begin and end at the shelter
If we want to save the lives of more pets, it’s important to understand why animals are brought to the shelter in the first place. In our latest Maddie Talk, you will learn about LifeLine Animal Project’s initiative Pets for Life, and how the program tackled this issue head-on. Learn more

Maddie’s^® Idea Lab application deadline is October 15!
Do you have a great idea that will help pets? Maddie’s^® Idea Lab supports the development and assessment of innovative ideas that have a high likelihood of advancing lifesaving of dogs and cats, the utilization of foster care for dogs and cats or animal welfare leadership.

Did you join the Get ‘Em Home Challenge? Get information and inspiration in our interactive Huddles!
Huddle with us on Thursdays at 3 pm ET/12 pm PT for  information, resources, tips and answers to your burning questions. Each interactive meeting will begin with a 5-minute presentation about a challenge-related topic, followed by 45 minutes of Q & A and discussion. This week will be about Foster Field Trips! Learn more

Want to increase lifesaving?
Stay connected through Maddie’s^® Pet Forum, use Maddie’s^® Pet Assistant app to increase foster care success and take advantage of free online training with Maddie’s^® University!