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

New courses available in Spanish and accessibility options on Maddie’s University
We’re excited to share that Maddie’s^® University offers a growing number of self-paced courses in Spanish, on topics ranging from kitten bottle feeding, bringing a new dog home, shelter customer service and more! Below are the courses currently available in Spanish, with more in the works: Eliminando el Miedo a la Alimentación con Biberón y… Learn More

Dogs & Data webcast series
Data can be an invaluable tool in animal sheltering, especially for improving outcomes for animals. “Dogs & Data,” is a three-part webcast series from PEDIGREE Foundation, Adopt a Pet, Outcomes for Pets Consulting and Shelter Animals Count. It’s designed to give shelter and rescue partners practical insights and actionable strategies they can put to work… Learn More

Apply by September 4 to join the Fall 2026 Shelter Care Specialist Certification session
In shelters and their communities, access to care depends on supported teams and empowered frontline staff. If you’re ready to strengthen skills in medical care; animal behavior, training, and enrichment; population management; and operational decision-making, apply for the Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program. Offered by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse as part of Maddie’s^® Million Pet Challenge, this program helps shelters build shared standards, reduce stress, and keep animals moving forward. Learn More and Apply

Weekly Community Conversations
September 2: Outcomes and Ideas from the National Foster Survey Results
Register now for the weekly Wednesday 11AM PT/2PM ET webcast for animal well-being professionals. These 50-minute webcasts 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. Plus, Maddie’s Fund^® will award up to $10,000 in grants for joining (live or on-demand).

Don’t forget: Monthly grant opportunity!
Maddie’s Fund is awarding 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!