Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Now there’s more evidence that short-term foster programs can help boost dog adoptions Research in U.S. shelters shows that short-term foster programs like field trips and overnights are powerful tools for increasing dogs’ chances of adoption. Dogs who go on a… Learn More

Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 4 resources to help your community cat population If you’re in need of community cat support, look no further than these four resources, provided for free by the Community Cats Podcast. The Community Cats Podcast is a supportive space founded by… Learn More

Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Adoption Counseling self-paced course is now available on Maddie’s University! The adoption process is the final step in finding new homes for shelter pets. It begins with getting to know the pet, writing a narrative and posting photos/video, continues to making… Learn More

Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Peoria County Animal Protection Services shares its winning Return to Home program With more pets going missing on Fourth of July than any other day of the year, having a Return to Home program is imperative to keeping pets and people together.… Learn More

Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Community celebrates Independence Day by ‘Calming the Canines’ at their local shelter Since Fourth of July is a stressful time for shelter pets, we’re republishing this blog from 2018. Here’s how one shelter kept their dogs calm during fireworks.  It was… Learn More

Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Maddie’s Fund is hiring a Senior Education Specialist Please note: The application period for this opportunity has closed. If you are looking to join a new team and work within a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity. Maddie’s Fund® is looking to… Learn More

Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How animal well-being organizations are using artificial intelligence to help pets and people Curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) might help your animal organization? We asked folks on Maddie’s® Pet Forum to share how they’re using it to help pets and… Learn More

Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 7 tips for recruiting neonatal kitten fosters It’s kitten season again, and who isn’t on the lookout for more foster caregivers for neonatal kittens? Here are seven tips for finding and keeping them! Make sure your supporters understand why kittens are… Learn More

Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The disconnect between pet-friendly and inclusive housing policies The benefits of renting a home to a pet owner are remarkable. Pet-friendly vacancies fill up faster, they are easier to fill and renters stay longer in pet-friendly housing.  On a recent Community… Learn More

Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine to partner with Cabot Animal Services Center Cabot Animal Services Center and the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine announced an exciting partnership last week that will benefit the community and students alike. The veterinary… Learn More