October 13, 2026
Categories: #MaddieMonday

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

Ohio animal shelter has huge success with short-term holiday fostering
Fall is here, which means all the holidays will quickly be upon us, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to reshare what Humane Society of Delaware County (HSDC) in Ohio learned about short-term fostering.  What do you do when your shelter offers short-term “holiday” dog-fostering over Thanksgiving,… Learn More

Chime in on these recent Maddie’s Pet Forum posts!
As we head further into fall, Maddie’s® Pet Forum remains busier than ever.  With over 100,000 animal well-being members to engage with and a plethora of resources, there’s something for everyone. Below are some of the recent popular posts. Get ideas for your organization, or chime in with your own tips and success stories! Paid… Learn More

The Family Systems Do Not See
Dr. Blackwell shares his inaugural editorial for the Journal of One Health Systems, “One Health Systems: A Framework for Whole-Family Well-Being.” The editorial introduces a framework for recognizing the lived realities of multispecies families and aligning the health, social, housing, economic, policy, and community systems that support their well-being. Dr. Blackwell hopes it prompts discussion across the disciplines and settings represented in this community. Learn More

Weekly Community Conversations
October 14: Increasing Owner Compliance
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

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