Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week.
Addressing the impact of restrictive pet policies in rental housing on pets, animal shelters and the tenants who love them
Maddie’s® Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. Our guest speaker for Thursday, December 12 is Lauren Loney, attorney and independent researcher. The webcast is at 12PM PT/3PM ET. Housing insecurity for tenants has increased in severity in the last several years as rents… Learn More
Share the resources and discussions that have helped you make a difference!
As we continue celebrating Maddie’s Fund®‘s 30th anniversary, we’re taking a moment this November to appreciate the knowledge and support that power our animal well-being (welfare) community. This month on Maddie’s® Pet Forum, we are reflecting on the resources and discussions that have helped you make a difference! Is there a self-paced or instructor-led course, webcast, Community… Learn More
Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program
You’re passionate about helping animals—now it’s time to amplify your impact. Offered by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse as part of Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge, the Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program delivers the skills and knowledge to make your work more efficient, compassionate and impactful. Apply now for the winter session starting 1/6/25! Certification is currently free, #ThanksToMaddie. Learn more
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
Please note: There will be no calls on November 25 and December 2
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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