Many animal shelters aren’t using the right methods and techniques to scan pets for microchips, missing out on an opportunity to get that pet back home.

As the number of animal shelters take on the challenge of saving orphaned kittens grows, so does interest in new and more effective techniques for preventing and treating their common health problems.

Are you counting on your employees’ and volunteers’ commitment to helping animals to keep them engaged on the job? You might want to count again.

Did you know Maddie’s Institute offers free training for your staff and volunteers? They can even earn a certificate of attendance after taking a brief quiz!

As growing numbers of animal control shelters radically change how they handle cats, some advocates are concerned that there may be a negative impact on nearby shelters that see an increase in their intake due to these changes. The impetus for change is clear: Cats taken into shelters become stressed and often ill, and the… Learn More

Are cats sheltered differently in England than in the U.S.? Maddie’s Institute put that question to Dr. Annette Litster, director of the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University, and Dr. Rachel Dean, Director of the Centre for Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine in England.

When animals’ lives are in your hands, feeling a strong, personal sense of attachment to your job is essential. What can animal shelters do to keep their employees and volunteers engaged?

What kind of training does your shelter provide for the caregivers responsible for orphaned kittens?

Would you like to see your animal shelter or rescue group have more donors supporting your work, and inspire your current donors to give more?

If your shelter doesn’t have written job descriptions for its staff members, you may not be doing your best for the animals in your care.