Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week.
Maddie’s Fund is hiring a Marketing and Communications Project Manager
Maddie’s Fund® is looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Project Manager to enhance and collaborate with its existing team. If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a dynamic environment and an established group, please submit your cover letter, sharing how your experiences are applicable for the role along with your resume… Learn More
Webcast: Is “Cage-Free” the Way to Be? Rethinking Shelter Housing for Happier, Healthier Cats
January 15, 2025 at 10:00AM PT – 1:00PM ET
When it comes to caring for cats in shelters, housing isn’t just a place to stay — it’s a critical factor in their health and happiness. But how do you know when to go “cage-free” or stick with individual enclosures? In this webcast presented by Shelter Learniverse, an online learning initiative by the Koret Shelter Medicine Program and Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge, we’ll explore the ins and outs of non-cage housing for shelter cats. Learn More
Open Door Veterinary Collective new webcast series
Join Open Door Veterinary Collective for lively conversations as we explore innovative and practical solutions that organizations are using to address barriers to accessing pet care and resources in their communities. This new monthly webcast series begins on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 12PM PT / 3PM ET. Various topics and share successful strategies through short 30-minute presentations, panel discussions, video snippets and Q&A sessions. Learn More
Maddie’s® Insights: Benefits of Pair-Housing Dogs on Welfare Measures and Length of Stay
Watch last week’s webcast on-demand. Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, Associate Professor in the School of Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech and director of the Applied Animal Behavior & Welfare Lab and her team investigated the behavioral and physiological effects of single- or pair-housing shelter dogs, most of which had recently entered the shelter, as well as the impact of pair-housing on length of stay. In this talk, Dr. Feuerbacher will review the literature on cohousing dogs, go into detail on her study methods and results, and discuss the benefits and practical considerations of pair-housing dogs. Watch now
Weekly Community Conversations
Today’s call: Intake Diversion for Beginners
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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