Happy #MaddieMonday! In case you missed it, we made a very special announcement last week: the Avanzino Leadership Award recipient! Please join us in congratulating Dr. Julie Levy for her vast impact across the industry and our nation, and then read on for anything else you may have missed! Meet the 2017 Avanzino Leadership Award… Learn More
Happy first #MaddieMonday of November! We hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween! Read on for any updates you may have missed over the past week. New canine vaccination guidelines for pets, shelter dogs When should you vaccinate your dog, and for what? How can shelters use vaccines to protect against outbreaks? And what… Learn More
In the spirit of Halloween, we’re providing you with a handful of fun TREATS this #MaddieMonday, including an extended deadline for Innovation Grants applications AND a scholarship opportunity! (This is not a trick… we repeat, this is NOT a trick). Read on for more info, and please have a safe and happy Halloween! How starting… Learn More
Happy #MaddieMonday! Our Innovation Grants application window is officially open. Read on for more details and how to apply, along with anything else you may have missed! The Innovation Grants application window opens today! Applications will be accepted from October 23 – 30 in two categories: Innovative Foster Care and Removing Barriers to Adoptions (Adoption… Learn More
It’s time for another #MaddieMonday! You officially have one week until our next Innovation Grants application window opens… do you have your idea ready? Read on for more information, along with anything else you may have missed over the last week! The next Innovation Grants application window opens October 23rd! Applications will be accepted from… Learn More
Happy #MaddieMonday to you! Have you ever wondered what motivates people to adopt pets, and how much influence they have on others to adopt? Read on to find out, along with anything else you may have missed this past week! Research: Why people adopt shelter pets, and recommend adoption to others In 2014, the Shelter… Learn More
We’d like to start off this #MaddieMonday by sending our love and condolences to the victims and families of the horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas last night. We are truly heartbroken. As with each #MaddieMonday, here are the stories you may have missed. Read on for our top stories, including a new study that… Learn More
Happy first #MaddieMonday of fall! If you’re one of the fantastic human beings who is fostering a hurricane pet, be sure to check out the free behavior support via the blog post below, if needed. In addition, for foster heroes everywhere (hurricane or not), be sure to take advantage of our free Flash Classes on… Learn More
Happy #MaddieMonday to you! Read on for updates and anything you may have missed over the last week. More jam-related marketing ideas for getting pets adopted In the literature of persuasion, the act of buying jam turns out to have a lot to tell us about getting more pets adopted. We’ve written before about the… Learn More
On this #MaddieMonday, we’re sending good thoughts and love to our friends in Florida and the southeast as they continue to battle Hurricane Irma. Please don’t forget that fosterahurricanepet.org is available to anyone who needs their pet fostered during the storm and its aftermath, and for anyone who is willing to temporarily foster a pet.… Learn More