When a person loses their home, they experience trauma and grief. Their pet may be their sole source of love and support. For a person experiencing homelessness, losing their pet can make one of the most difficult times in their life even more painful. Yet, with few emergency facilities offering pet-inclusive housing, it’s a decision… Learn More
Working in animal shelters can be deeply meaningful and emotionally draining. That’s why our next Maddie’s® Monthly Behavior Webcast is so important. Join us on Thursday, September 25th at at 12PM PT/ 3PM ET for The Human Side of Shelter Work: Building Compassion Satisfaction and Resilience (Part 1). In this session, Valerie Bogie, MSSW, Veterinary… Learn More
From animal behavior and foster care to pet transportation, vaccination protocols and more, these webcasts over the next four weeks have you covered! Mark your calendars for the dates below, and be sure to bookmark the events page on Maddie’s® Pet Forum to stay up to date on all events animal well-being related. Upcoming webcasts: *Recurring… Learn More
We hope to see you at the Animal Care Expo 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, from April 15-18! Maddie’s Fund® is a proud sponsor of this annual event. Be sure to stop by our booth for say hi, play our new 30th anniversary game and win prizes! Still haven’t registered? Use the code: ThanksToMaddie25 for a $25… Learn More
When a person loses their home, they experience trauma and grief. Their pet may be their sole source of love and support. For a person experiencing homelessness, losing their pet can make one of the most difficult times in their life even more painful. Yet, with few emergency facilities offering pet-inclusive housing, it’s a decision so… 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
Join us on August 1st at 12pm PT/ 3pm ET for Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection! This month, Lauren Nickerson, Executive Director, Hawaii Island Humane Society and Katie Hutchinson, Outcomes Manager, Pima Animal Care Center, will present on Foster-to-adopt programs: Supportive pathways from shelter to home. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Hawaii Island… Learn More
Maddie’s Fund® recently hosted Camp Maddie, a two-day online event focusing on dog behavior. We’re happy to share that sessions are now available for you to learn at your leisure on Maddie’s® University! Whether you missed it the first time or just want a refresher, these informative sessions may be just what your organization needs it… Learn More
How do we reduce relinquishment to animal shelters? In the U.S. and Canada, approximately 25-30% of animals that enter shelters are surrendered by owners. However, despite many shelters and rescues providing various pet support services for the past few decades, there has been little demonstrable reduction in owner surrendered animals. Currently, many animal shelters use… Learn More
From animal behavior and foster care to intake diversion and more, these webcasts over the next four weeks have you covered! Mark your calendars for the dates below, and be sure to bookmark the events page on Maddie’s® Pet Forum to stay up to date on all events animal well-being (welfare) related. Upcoming webcasts: *New recurring… Learn More