Happy Monday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week.
Social media that delivers — how digital engagement boosts foster placements
Let’s face it: people spend hours scrolling social feeds. Why not turn that scroll into a shelter-to-home journey? Our 2024 National Foster Survey spotlights social media as a powerhouse for foster recruitment. Here’s how to post smarter—and fill more foster homes faster. Shelters that ramp up their social media… Learn More
Congratulations to the Foster 50 Grant Recipients!
In partnership with PEDIGREE Foundation, Adopt a Pet, MuttNation, ASPCA, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, Mutual Rescue and Outcomes for Pets Consulting, Maddie’s Fund® is thrilled to announce the 2026 grantees of the $240,000 challenge, which aimed to reduce shelter length of stay across the nation. Led by a coalition of leading animal well-being… Learn More
Applications for Trailblazer in Animal Welfare Award Program now open
The Trailblazers in Animal Welfare Awards are made possible by Humane World for Animals and Maddie’s Fund. Scholarships and grants will be awarded to individuals working or volunteering in animal welfare. Learn More
Weekly Community Conversations
November 11 – No call in observance of Veterans Day
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!