We know that animals are part of every community, and all communities are subject to disaster at some point. Animal Control Officers (ACOs) play a vital role in disaster response, often serving as the first line of support for displaced animals and impacted communities. Our new online self-paced course, “Disaster Response for Animal Control,” provides… Learn More

Happy New Year! We’re excited to announce January’s Community Conversations host, Miguel Ruelas. Miguel is the Community Resources Manager at Pasadena Humane, bringing over a decade of experience in animal welfare grounded in a human-centered, equity-driven, and community-focused approach. He hosted yesterday’s call,  Get Them Out, Even for a Little, and will host the remaining calls this… Learn More

Maddie’s Fund® is celebrating 30 years!  To commemorate, we are taking a look back at some of the impact that has been made for companions and pets (thanks to you!), as well as looking forward. Today, we’re highlighting the growth and impact of Community Conversations. These 50-minute weekly calls started as a safe space for animal… Learn More

Spring has sprung and the activity is blooming on Maddie’s® Pet Forum! We rounded up several recent posts that you may find useful or may want to contribute to. Happy reading! Trap-neuter-return (TNR) kits One organization shares that they’re putting together “TNR Kits” for their TNR applicants. Has your organization tried this and had success or advice? Can… Learn More

The Weekly Community Conversations have become so popular that we have reached the maximum registrations allowed! Which means we need you to please re-register for the weekly Monday 11AM PT/2PM ET call now. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom with the new link, which you can add to your calendar. These… Learn More

Emergency fostering is an important component of any foster program. This post originally ran in 2021.  Hospitalizations can be stressful for patients for a number of reasons. One reason that may not be so obvious? Care for their pets while they’re away from home. A recent survey was conducted at the University of Michigan Health on… Learn More

Catch up on a recent Community Conversations call with Dr. Alina Luna, Dean of the Circle of Learning and Leadership, and Sheila Donya Kouhkan, Chief Engagement Officer, from Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) for a panel discussion with animal well-being leaders across the country. They discussed their experiences with CARE’s Racial Equity, Diversity,… Learn More

Summer is hot and so is the activity on Maddie’s® Pet Forum! We rounded up several recent posts that you may find useful or may want to contribute to. Happy reading! Quick fundraising ideas Raffles for stunning handmade items, supply drive with a donation jar and t-shirt fundraisers are just a few of the examples… Learn More

Prison training programs with shelter dogs can be transformative. Has your animal organization considered getting involved with a local prison training program but not sure where to start? Or maybe you’re just interested in learning more about what a program like this entails? The recording of the Community Conversation featuring a Prison Training Programs Discussion… Learn More

Fundraising is a crucial aspect for animal well-being (welfare) organizations to continue their mission of providing services for people and pets. Successful fundraisers bring in the necessary funds to cover the costs of medical care, food, shelter, and other essential needs. That’s why this month’s resource drive on Maddie’s® Pet Forum is all about fundraising!… Learn More