August 4, 2025
Categories: #MaddieMonday

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

Coming today! The return of Weekly Community Conversations!
After a brief summer break, Weekly Community Conversations will return on Monday, August 4 with How Public-Private Partnerships Expand Access to Care. Jessica Lopez (Executive Director/Founder, The Paw Mission) and Kristine Watson, MPA (Director, City of San Bernardino Animal Services) will lead the conversation. They join us from San Bernardino County where they are joining efforts to address the… Learn More

Elevate your dog body language knowledge with August’s Maddie’s® Monthly Foster Connection
If you’re looking to bring new ideas to your organizations’ foster program, look no further than Maddie’s® Monthly Foster Connection. This monthly webcast held on the first Thursday of the month at 12PM PT/3PM ET is an opportunity to discuss successful foster innovations and programs, collaborate with others in the field, answer questions and talk… Learn More

Coming Friday, August 8! Fall Online Instructor-Led Courses 
Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses provide an interactive educational opportunity for those who are looking to benefit from the wisdom of established innovative programs. Browse available courses now and start applying on August 8.

Weekly Community Conversations
August 4: How Public-Private Partnerships Expand Access to Care
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 $10,000 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

Want to help keep more people and pets together?
Join Maddie’s® Mailing List, connect with us at Maddie’s® Pet Forum and take advantage of free online training with Maddie’s® University!