Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week.

View all the Open Arms Challenges Huddles in one place
Today marks the last of the Open Arms Challenge Huddles! We hope you were able to join us! We are very excited to kick off the Challenge in just a couple of weeks! That said, even if you are not participating in the Challenge, you surely can benefit from our inspirational speakers. With speakers from… Learn More

6 key takeaways about DEI in animal welfare
Earlier this summer, the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement conducted research on the current state of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in animal welfare. More than 2,600 respondents took the survey. The results are in (shown below), revealing the six key takeaways below. Lack of cohesive vision and commitment to DEI in animal welfare Lack of… Learn More

Catch up on Maddie’s^® Candid Conversation with Dr. Michael Blackwell
If you missed it the first time or just want to watch it again, our conversation with Dr. Blackwell is now on Maddie’s^® Pet Forum. Dr. Blackwell was the first veterinarian to be appointed chief of staff for the Office of the Surgeon General and he also chairs the Access to Veterinary Care Coalition. Watch now

Upcoming conference
The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement: The Future of Animal Welfare
Dates: Tuesday, December 7, through Thursday, December 9. Learn more

Resource guarding survey
Research about resource guarding has demonstrated that many dogs who guard resources can be safely placed into homes in our community. How does the research match your experiences? Maddie’s Fund^® is interested in learning more about how shelters assess and manage dogs who resource guard, and need your input. The survey closes November 22. Take the survey

Register your shelter for a free volunteer program assessment!
It’s that time again—the folks behind the Volunteer Program Assessment (VPA) are offering their amazing service to shelters at no cost! But hurry, applicants will be considered on a first come, first served basis. VPA is for shelters with a brick and mortar location and at least 30 volunteers; not rescue organizations at this time. Learn more and then apply in the “Apply Now!” tab on their website. Learn More

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