Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. July 10 was Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day! July 10 is Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day. Dr. Miller is known for her trailblazing leadership and purposeful dedication to the field of veterinary shelter medicine. If you are one of… Learn More

Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Community Conversations is moving to Wednesdays! Mark your calendars! We’re excited to share that Maddie’s® Community Conversations will now be held on Wednesdays at 11am PT/ 2pm PT starting August 5!  These webcasts will continue to be a collaborative place to… Learn More

Happy Monday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Healing emotionally after an animal bite Animal bites are an expected risk and emotionally impactful part of shelter work. Beyond the physical injury, a bite can trigger fear, shame, guilt, loss of confidence and even long-term avoidance of certain animals or… Learn More

Happy Monday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Disaster response for animal control 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… Learn More

Happy Monday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Behavior Assessments in Shelters: Building Better Outcomes for Dogs We hope you can join our June Maddie’s® Monthly Behavior Connection webcast with Vanly Griffith, Dog Behavior Coordinator at SICSA in Dayton, OH. This call will be all about organizations developing a… Learn More

Happy Monday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Want to learn how to set up a microchip scanning station in your community? Do you know how to set up a microchip scanning station in your community? One in three pets go missing in their lifetime, amounting to about 10… Learn More

Happy Monday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How one foster-based organization is implementing a low-barrier foster program Lowering barriers is a key element to attracting and keeping foster caregivers. Kelly Duer, Senior Community Solutions Specialist, here at Maddie’s Fund® spoke with Becky Costner, Executive Director of Let Love… Learn More

Happy Tuesday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Transforming finders into fosters What is your shelter’s biggest resource? If you didn’t say “our community,” then let’s talk. On our next Maddie’s® Monthly Foster Connection presentation on June 4, Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter’s Animal Services Director, Misty Valenta, will… Learn More

Happy Monday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The April Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are… Earlier this week, Maddie’s Fund® gave four organizations at random a $2,500 grant for attending the April Weekly Community Conversations for a total of $10,000 in grants. Join us in congratulating the… Learn More

Happy Monday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Does your animal organization need more foster caregivers? These 6 questions can help Having trouble finding foster caregivers? These six questions can help guide you toward a successful strategy.  1. Is it easy to become a foster caregiver at your rescue… Learn More