Join us tomorrow, September 30 at 11AM PT/2PM ET for the latest Maddie’s Community Conversations, “Accessible Pet Care Wrap-Around Services for Underserved Populations.” Terryl Daluz and Andrea Carter of Loving Paws, Inc., a dedicated non-profit animal organization that assesses the needs of low-income pet owners and their beloved animals with a mission to provide essential… Learn More

Recently, Maddie’s Fund® awarded two organizations, at random, a grant for attending the August Weekly Community Conversations for a total of $10,000 in grants. Please join us in congratulating those who received a $5,000 grant for their organization: Samantha Burnett, Nexus Animals in El Reno, OK Joseph Lovetro, Pets in Need in Redwood City, CA… Learn More

Yesterday, Maddie’s Fund® awarded three organizations, at random, a grant for attending the June and July Weekly Community Conversations for a total of $20,000 in grants. Please join us in congratulating those who received a grant for their organization: Sara Ferguson, Happy Cats Haven in Manitou Springs, CO (June for $5,000) Natalie Reynolds, Baldwin County… Learn More

This was originally published in 2024.  Have you considered letting your foster caregivers process the adoptions of their foster pets from their homes? This may seem daunting at first, but the benefits are worth considering: multiple studies have shown that pets adopted from their foster homes are significantly less likely to be returned. Having foster… Learn More

Does your animal shelter have a little free pet food pantry? Or have you made strides to increase access to care with great results? Maybe you have cracked the code to foster caregiver communication? All of these topics and more are being discussed on Maddie’s® Pet Forum! See below for some of the recent threads, and… Learn More

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a veterinary social worker? We recently chatted with Oregon Humane’s only veterinary social worker, Kelly Bremken, about a whole host of topics. She has a positive yet realistic perspective on working in an emotionally and physically demanding field.  From her decision to go back to school to how… Learn More

Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Be sure to save the date for Maddie’s Fund® Instructor-Led Courses! All courses are free, #ThanksToMaddie. We are excited to share that we have two brand new classes this term, bringing it… Learn More

At this year’s Animal Care Expo, Maddie’s Fund partnered with the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation to present an interactive booth centered around access to veterinary and behavior care. As a result, hundreds of attendees shared their experiences, perspectives and ideas of both the challenges and opportunities facing animal well-being organizations across the country. Survey… Learn More

Fourth of July is a popular time for pets to go missing. Fireworks can sometimes cause even the calmest of pets to escape. We have two lost pet prevention courses to help minimize lost dogs and cats, not only on the summer holiday but all year long. In “Lost Dog Prevention,” a self-paced course on… Learn More

Earlier this month, Maddie’s Fund® gave four organizations at random a $2,500 grant for attending the May Weekly Community Conversations for a total of $10,000 in grants. Join us in congratulating the four people who won a grant for their organization: Kelly Beaty, Robinson’s Rescue Spay/Neuter Clinic (Shreveport, LA) Deeann Harper, Happy Trails Animal Rescue… Learn More