Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week.
Now there’s more evidence that short-term foster programs can help boost dog adoptions
Research in U.S. shelters shows that short-term foster programs like field trips and overnights are powerful tools for increasing dogs’ chances of adoption. Dogs who go on a field trip are five times more likely to be adopted than those who don’t, while those who go on a sleepover are an astounding 14 times more… Learn More
A free editorial calendar template for your animal organization’s marketing efforts
Whether its January or July, it’s a good idea to create an editorial calendar. This post originally ran in 2023. Does your animal well-being organization use an editorial calendar to strategize and organize its marketing efforts? If not, or if you want some inspiration for your current plan, be sure to check out this toolkit… Learn More
Monthly Reoccurring Meetings
Maddie’s® Monthly Foster Connection, first Thursday of the month
August 1: Foster to Adopt programs: Supportive pathways from shelter to home
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Maddie’s® Monthly Behavior Connection, fourth Thursday of the month
August 22: Managing Canine Arousal Behaviors in the Shelter Setting
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Weekly Community Conversations
Weekly Community Conversations is on break until August 5. You can still watch a recording and enter to win a grant.
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!
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
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