Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week.
Dave and Cheryl Duffield commit $1 million to animal welfare organizations for hurricane relief efforts
Software industry entrepreneur Dave Duffield and his wife Cheryl have committed $1 million to animal welfare organizations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton relief efforts through their two foundations, Maddie’s Fund® and The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation. These funds will support organizations that are helping animals directly affected by the catastrophic hurricanes. The two hurricanes,… Learn More
On-demand webcast: Behavior data to monitor well-being in cats
Maddie’s® Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. Last week, Jacklyn Ellis, PhD and the Director of Behavior at Toronto Humane Society spoke about safeguarding the well-being of cats being essential to the mission of any of any responsible animal shelter. Environmental enrichment and behavior modification are often key to this goal. Watch Recording
2024 ASPCA Hurricane Response & Relief Grants Initiative
To support animals and communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is offering $1 million in grants to cover expenses of animal welfare and other organizations supporting disaster response and relief for animals including supplies, transport costs, and veterinary care. Grants are now open and will close on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5PM ET or when funding runs out. Learn More
Weekly Community Conversations
Today’s Topic: Exploring Pet Inclusive Transportation Options to Increase Access to Veterinary 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 $5,000 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
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