March 14, 2022
Categories: #MaddieMonday

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

The February National Call grant giveaway winners are…
This past Monday and Friday, Maddie’s Fund® gave four organizations/people a $2,500 grant just for attending the February National Calls! These grants were picked at random. The February winners from the Animal Welfare Leadership Roundup group are: Emily Klehm, South Suburban Humane Society (Chicago Heights, IL) Alexis Pagoulatos, Animal Rescue League of Berks County … Learn More

Don’t miss Dr. Lila Miller’s keynote address at Animal Care Expo
Dr. Lila Miller, the “mother of shelter medicine,” will be giving the keynote speech for the in-person portion of Animal Care Expo 2022. The conference is being held April 19-22 in Orlando, FL. Scheduled for Tuesday, April 19 at 12:30 PM PT until 2:00 PM PT, Dr. Miller will reflect on her 42 years as… Learn More

Grant opportunity for BIPOC-led organizations open now through March 31st
Maddie’s Fund invests its resources in a commitment to keeping pets and people together, creating a safety net of care for animals in need and operating within a culture of inclusiveness and humility. We are working towards the day when the animal welfare field more accurately represents the diversity of our country. The BIPOC-Led Operating… Learn More

Best Friends Town Hall: Using transparency to empower and support your community, March 24th, 6PM EST
During this town hall, panelists from three organizations varying in size and location will discuss how they increased collaboration with their community by being transparent and maximizing community resources. They will share examples of how they were able to empower and support the public using effective communication strategies. Register now

New Shelter Animals Count feature for your website
Shelter Animals Count has developed interactive Tableau dashboards with your organization’s data that can be seamlessly embedded on your organization’s website. In an effort to share your data with the public, stakeholders, leadership, staff, law makers, etc. these dashboards provide an effective way to have your data readily available. They are happy to work with your teams to help tailor content and images for your audiences, too. Email info@shelteranimalscount.org to receive your organization’s embed code for your website!

Big Dog Master Class: March 29-30
Sign up now for this FREE two-day virtual conference to help staff at all levels better manage big dog populations, maximize organizational efficiencies, utilize technologies, build proven programs, and implement transparent, effective policies based on five components of big dog management: public safety, intake management, live outcomes, humane care, and cost-efficiency. Learn More

Share your favorite adoption resources
Do you provide adoption counseling services or handouts for new adopters? Do you have an amazing Adoption Program Coordinator job description? What has your most successful adoption event looked like? Please share your tips and tricks on Maddie’s Pet Forum. Connect Now

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