If you’re already using Maddie’s Pet Forum, you know it’s the go-to place for shelter advice, shared resources, management tips and more. Now we’ve opened it up to offer a whole new world just for pet caregivers! In their own dedicated part of the Forum, pet caregivers can use its discussions to exchange ideas about… Learn More
Calling all animal shelters! Registration for the Get ‘em Home Challenge has begun! You have until September 17, 2018 to register. The Challenge begins October 1. Maddie’s Fund® is hosting this 3-month Challenge to get dogs and cats who have been in the shelter for more than 30 days into homes where they belong. We have… Learn More
Looking to build your shelter medicine skills with practical experience? Consider one of our Externships or Internships! Wondering which one may be right for you? “Externships take place over a short period of time with the opportunity to work side by side in your chosen field,” explained Lisa Ward, Co-Director of Education at Maddie’s Fund®.… Learn More
Is there a better feeling in the world than one of your shelter’s long-stay animals finding a home? How about the feeling of receiving a grant? What if you could do both? You can, and in this free Maddie’s Fund® webcast, you’ll find out how! We want to see you push your creativity to the… Learn More
We hope to see you at the 2018 Best Friends National Conference from July 19 – 21 in Los Angeles! Not registered yet? Head over to the Best Friends website and find out more. We hope you’ll join us for the Maddie Experience at the Save Them All Networking Hub, #ThanksToMaddie. You’ll be able to learn more about… Learn More
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy… and so is the learnin’ about saving animals’ lives. At least, that’s what happens when you spend your summer with Maddie’s® University, whether from your own air-conditioned home or office, a cabin in the mountains, or poolside. And it’s free! So what exactly is Maddie’s® University? “It’s an online learning… Learn More
It happens to all of us in animal welfare: A problem arises, and for the life of you, you just can’t figure out a solution. Thanks to Maddie, help is here — and it’s free! “Maddie’s® Pet Forum is an exciting new virtual place where you can join with other shelter and rescue organization professionals… Learn More
Yes, there was a real Maddie. She was a little dog born on April 26 many years ago. Today we celebrate her birthday. Maddie was part of Dave and Cheryl Duffield’s family for 10 years, and they founded Maddie’s Fund® to honor their sweet yet feisty and spirited dog. It’s the fulfillment of a promise… Learn More
This Thursday, April 26, we’ll be celebrating the little dog who started a revolution… because it’s our beloved Maddie’s birthday! Will you join us? We don’t have to tell you the impact Maddie has made – and continues to make – is profound. In addition to inspiring the creation of Maddie’s Fund®, some of the #ThanksToMaddie… Learn More
If you’ll be at HSUS Animal Care Expo in May, you’ll be one of the first to see the official launch of two exciting new Maddie’s Fund® programs! First, we have Maddie’s® Pet Forum, an exciting place to collaborate with other shelters, rescue organizations and researchers. It’s an easy way to share information, resources and… Learn More