Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week.
What to do if you lose or find a pet
Did you know that what we don’t know about lost pets can hurt them? It’s true! We recently updated one of the most popular articles on our site about this very topic. Kat Albrecht-Thiessen, the article author is a former police officer, field training officer, police detective, and K9 (police… Learn More
Community Conversations is back this week on August 5!
Just a friendly reminder that Maddie’s Community Conversations will now be held on Wednesdays at 11am PT/ 2pm ET starting August 5! If you haven’t done so already, please register now to secure your spot for the new season. These webcasts will continue to be a collaborative place to connect with peers in the animal well-being industry, share exciting new programs… Learn More
Apply for an Instructor-Led Course on August 14!
Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Be sure to save the date for Maddie’s Fund® Instructor-Led Courses! Learn More
BISSELL Pet Foundation webcast
Mark your calendars for “Don’t Think You Can Start a Spay Neuter Program? Yes, You Can!” on Thursday August 20, 2026 from 3-5PM ET. Learn More
Weekly Community Conversations
August 5: Investing Your Energy in the Right Foster Program
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!