Now accepting applications for Maddie’s Executive Leader Fellowship program

Do you want to develop and strengthen your animal shelter management knowledge and leadership skills? The 12-month long Maddie’s® Executive Leader Fellowship program is now accepting applications and it’s just what you need to take your career to the next level and save more lives. Two opportunities are available at two locations, for a total… Learn More

What you may not know about heartworm in dogs and cats

It’s Heartworm Awareness Month. Do you know as much as you think you do about heartworm disease in dogs and cats? Feline Heartworm Infection: The big surprise! Yes, we said cats. While only 5 percent of cats are on heartworm preventive, the American Heartworm Society reports rates of diagnosed heartworm infections in cats are on the… Learn More

What animal shelters need to know about canine parvovirus

Want to learn more about prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of canine parvovirus in shelters and foster homes? Want to share training information with your staff or volunteers? Well, you’re in the right place.

Enrichment and stress reduction for cats

Stress is a leading cause of disease and behavior problems in shelter cats. That’s why Maddie’s Institute has designed a learning track on stress reduction for cats in sheltering environments.

Everything you need to know about titer testing

The use of antibody titer testing to determine immune status for pets has grown enormously in recent years, but shelter veterinary staff, private practice veterinarians, and pet owners still have questions.

NEW! Learning tracks for sheltering education

The more you know about saving lives, the more lives you can save! That’s why Maddie’s Institute is dedicated to advancing your organization’s ongoing education with learning tracks.