Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week.
Introducing Learning Paths
Maddie’s Fund® is proud to introduce Learning Paths, hosted on Maddie’s® University. Each path contains content that covers a single topic so you can discover what you need and get on with your day. Learning Paths are collections with thoughtfully self-paced courses and resources on dog and cat behavior, body language, training, shelter care, program… Learn More
Discount code for My Dog is My Home’s virtual conference
With the code MADDIESFRIEND – you’ll gain access to all three days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75. Register today
Maddie’s Insights: Helping the Helpers – Improving Shelter Staff Well-Being
Join us on March 13, 2025 at 12PM PT/3PM ET for our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. Shelters and rescue groups have shown great resilience, finding innovative ways to save animals despite major challenges. However, many workers face burnout and compassion fatigue, leading some to leave the field. Dr. Amanda Weiss, PsyD, and Peter J. Wolf, Research and Policy Analyst, Best Friends Animal Society will focus on positive solutions and how shelters can learn from veterinary well-being practices to support staff and volunteers. Learn More
The 20 Highest Priority Questions to Answer to Improve Access to Veterinary Care
Veterinarians, sheltering and other animal welfare experts who are heavily involved in access to veterinary care (AVC), collectively identified the 20 questions with the greatest potential to inform and advance the work in AVC. Learn More
Weekly Community Conversations
Today’s call: Physical Therapy Insights on Injury Minimization in Animal 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
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!