Happy #MaddieMonday! We hope you had a safe holiday. We have a lot of updates for you this week, including tips on growing your email list and a grant application deadline, so let’s get right to it! How one animal organization uses Trello for dog foster management Austin Pets Alive! was putting in a lot of… Learn More

Happy #MaddieMonday! Have you made your summer plans yet? No matter what they are, we have lifesaving resources you can take with you! Get a jump on summer learning with Maddie’s® University Summertime, and the livin’ is easy… and so is the learnin’ about saving animals’ lives. At least, that’s what happens when you spend… Learn More

Maybe you’ve been looking for dog harnesses. Or crates. Or you really need cat beds. But how are you supposed to pay for all of that on the tight budget of an animal shelter or rescue organization? Amazon Wish List! Placing an Amazon Wish List on your website or sharing it on social media is… Learn More

Did you know that foster field trips can improve welfare in dogs? And that partnering with your local police department can help more dogs get adopted? It’s true…. and that’s not all! Happy #MaddieMonday! Study: Can foster field trips improve welfare in dogs? Can just a few hours outside the shelter make a difference for… Learn More

On this #MaddieMonday, we’d like to thank everyone who celebrated Maddie’s birthday with us! Your stories about how Maddie has impacted you or your organization were truly touching, and we loved being able to compile them into the blog post below. In other exciting news, we announced this year’s Maddie Heroes! Read on for the… Learn More

Today’s #MaddieMonday marks the last day of our Innovation Grants window! Make sure you have your applications in by midnight PST for your chance at $5,000. In addition, read on for anything you may have missed over the past week! Softening line between fostering and adoption creates lifesaving opportunities for pets A Virginia animal shelter… Learn More

Happy #MaddieMonday and the opening of our Innovation Grants window! Make sure you have your applications in by April 9 for your chance at $5,000. Read on for more information, including a discount code for HSUS Animal Care Expo and more! How one animal shelter is keeping people and pets together Helping people struggling with… Learn More

We’ve got a jam-packed #MaddieMonday for you! From grant opportunities to scholarships, read on for upcoming opportunities and anything you may have missed! Social media getting tough for animal organizations? Search may be filling the gap The term “SEO” — for “search engine optimization” — has an almost outdated sound to it in an era… Learn More

Happy #MaddieMonday and first week of spring! It’s a time of new beginnings, new ideas and new Innovation Grant opportunities! Have your “Innovative Foster Care” ideas ready for when the window opens on April 2nd. In the meantime, read on for the news of the past week! Is it time to stop evaluating shelter dogs… Learn More

Happy #MaddieMonday! We’re bringing you all the news from the past week, plus an opportunity to register for the Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program at the University of the Pacific! More details below… This animal organization donor ‘thank you’ message is the cat’s meow! Every animal shelter or rescue organization could use more money, right?… Learn More