Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week.
Continuing education credit now available with these popular courses and webcasts
We’re excited to share that two popular self-paced courses on Maddie’s® University now carry continuing education credits from the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) program of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB), in addition to several webcasts: The Journey You Own: Practices for Well-being and Productivity (4 hours of RACE credit) It’s time to… Learn More
Research confirms the need for pet assistance for hospitalized patients
Emergency fostering is an important component of any foster program. This post originally ran in 2021. Hospitalizations can be stressful for patients for a number of reasons. One reason that may not be so obvious? Care for their pets while they’re away from home. A recent survey was conducted at the University of Michigan Health on… Learn More
Survey: National Access to Care Study
The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) has partnered with The Program for Pet Health Equity at the University of Tennessee to conduct a research study on the impacts of access to care challenges on animal welfare organizations in the United States. Please take this time-sensitive 15 minute survey. The survey closes on October 27. Take the survey
Save the date! Join us in December for Camp Maddie
Camp Maddie is a new learning series beginning with a virtual half-day dog foster edition on Thursday, December 7, 9am-1 pm PT (12 pm-4 pm ET). This event is free. At Camp Maddie, we will cover various topics in to-the-point presentations, panel discussions, strategy-sharing seminars, videos and question and answer sessions. Learn More
Don’t forget: Monthly grant opportunity!
Maddie’s Fund® is giving away a $3,000 grant each month to one lucky Maddie’s® Pet Forum member! You’ll automatically be entered to win each month when you start a new discussion, reply to a new post… Learn More
Weekly Community Conversations
Register now for the weekly Monday 11AM PT/2PM ET call for animal well-being professionals. These 50-minute calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond. There’s also $5,000 in grants given away each month to participants!
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