Happy #MaddieMonday! Below are some highlights you may have missed. The top 10 Chew On This blog posts from 2019 Our most popular Chew on This blog posts in 2019 covered a myriad of topics. They span everything from tips to get long-stay pets adopted, free online courses, to cat cafes and of course, foster… Learn More

Happy New Year! We hope you had a safe and wonderful end to 2019. Below are some of the highlights you may have missed! Special Apprenticeship Opportunity! Apply by January 7th Want to create a robust foster program designed to empower volunteers and fosters to find housing outside of the shelter for the majority of… Learn More

Happy Holidays from all of us at Maddie’s® Fund! We hope you had a wonderful year and look forward to all of the lifesaving that 2020 will bring, thanks to you and #ThanksToMaddie. Special Apprenticeship Opportunity! Apply by January 7th Want to create a robust foster program designed to empower volunteers and fosters to find… Learn More

The Foster Express Challenge is chugging along! Have you been following #FosterExpressChallenge on social media? We’re three weeks into the challenge and we’re so excited by the stories and posts we’ve seen from both organizations and foster caregivers! From snuggling by the fire to having fun with some kiddos and happy adoption stories, here are… Learn More

Spreading the #FalalaFoster cheer is a job for everyone This blog post was originally published in November 2016. We are thrilled that more and more organizations have continued to try short-term fostering! Looking to give back in a meaningful way this holiday season, while bringing some magic into your heart and home? You’re in luck,… Learn More

Happy #MaddieMonday and Thanksgiving week! We are so thankful for all of you, and for all that you do for the animals. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday. Don’t forget the 5th annual #PetFriday is this Friday, Nov. 29 where we #optoutside (or inside) with our pets! Who’s celebrating with us? Not… Learn More

Apply today! Maddie’s® Apprenticeship Program application deadline is November 22, 2019 Maddie’s® Apprenticeship Program is an exciting opportunity for shelters and rescue organizations to share ideas and strategies to improve lifesaving. Through a blended learning experience, both direct hands-on and online, organizations looking to improve their practices will benefit from the wisdom shared by well… Learn More

Apply today! Maddie’s® Apprenticeship Program application deadline is November 22, 2019. Maddie’s® Apprenticeship Program is an exciting opportunity for shelters and rescue organizations to share ideas and strategies to improve lifesaving. Through a blended learning experience, both direct hands-on and online, organizations looking to improve their practices will benefit from the wisdom shared by well… Learn More

All aboard The Foster Express Challenge!  Expedite your lifesaving this holiday season with short-term foster care. We will be awarding $55,000 in grants to shelters across the United States! Registration closes Friday, November 8th.  Learn More UPDATE: The application window for Maddie’s® Apprenticeship Program opens on November 11th (not today)!  Maddie’s® Apprenticeship Program is an… Learn More

Communicating urgency without negativity in emergency fostering Emergency foster care initiatives can be a game-changer when an organization or one of its partners is in crisis. Quickly sending pets to foster homes at these crucial times can save lives, but the messaging can be tricky. Emergency foster pleas need to be urgent enough to motivate… Learn More