Software industry entrepreneur Dave Duffield and his wife Cheryl have committed $1 million to animal welfare organizations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton relief efforts through their two foundations, Maddie’s Fund® and The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation. These funds will support organizations that are helping animals directly affected by the catastrophic hurricanes. The two hurricanes,… Learn More

Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition is tomorrow, November 13, 2024 from 9AM-1PM PT (12PM-4PM ET)! This free, half-day virtual event will focus on topics related to pet-inclusive housing with presentations and question and answer sessions. Join us ​for four in-depth conversations and presentations by some of the nation’s top pet-inclusive housing specialists from My Dog is… Learn More

As part of the Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition virtual event, the presentation “Paws & Laws: Keeping People & Pets Together & Housed,” Housing Equity & Advocacy Resource Team (HEART L.A.) will provide a brief overview of the legal protections for tenants with pets and the eviction process. They will also discuss data-driven practices and… Learn More

Animal shelters and rescue organizations are often on the receiving end of pet surrenders due to complex rental housing issues that are difficult to address in the moment. Recognizing the need for sustainable solutions, Michelson Found Animals’ Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI) has developed resources to help animal welfare organizations more effectively engage rental housing providers… Learn More

Maddie’s® Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. Our guest speaker for the November 14, 12PM PT/3PM ET webcast is Jacklyn Ellis, PhD and the Director of Behavior at Toronto Humane Society. Safeguarding the well-being of cats is essential to the mission of any… Learn More

In honor of Maddie’s Fund® celebrating 30 years as a family foundation this year, we wanted to highlight a few leadership resources that have been shared on Maddie’s Pet Forum over the years. Launched in 2017, Maddie’s® Pet Forum is a safe space for animal well-being professionals to seek support by way of resources, collaboration… Learn More

Homelessness is a growing epidemic in the United States. According to the ​State of Homelessness: 2024 Edition​ report released by the National Alliance to End Homelessness, a record-high 653,104 people experienced homelessness on a single night in January 2023. More people than ever are experiencing homelessness for the first time and severe housing cost burden… Learn More

This post originally ran in 2023.  Having trouble finding foster caregivers? These six questions can help guide you toward a successful strategy.  1. Is it easy to become a foster caregiver at your rescue organization? Research shows that the organizations with the biggest foster programs have quick and easy onboarding processes. Organizations that require things like… Learn More

Join us in celebrating our 30th Anniversary with a giveaway on Maddie’s® Pet Forum! In celebration of Maddie’s Fund® 30th anniversary, Maddie’s Fund and Cuddly have partnered to provide $1,000 in prizes monthly, for engaging on a special anniversary-related post on Maddie’s® Pet Forum starting now. We’re celebrating for an entire year! Each month, the Maddie’s® Pet Forum… Learn More

Maddie’s Fund®, a family foundation established in 1994 by Dave and Cheryl Duffield as the fulfillment of a promise to their Miniature Schnauzer, Maddie, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.  Maddie’s Fund was created by a family who has a history – in work and philanthropy – of finding innovative solutions to tough problems and… Learn More