Brand-new foster caregiver Rachel Jones had her work cut out for her when she took her first dog home from the Ventura County Animal Shelter. A depressed, senior pit bull-type dog, Louie, had been awaiting adoption for a year and a half. “He slept for two days and then woke up the happiest ham who… Learn More

‘Tis the season for giving, so we’re giving you seventeen apprenticeship opportunities! Maddie’s® Apprenticeship Program is accepting applications now through November 19th. Whether you want to improve your knowledge and skills in fostering, operations, medical care, operations or lifesaving in general – we have something for you. Current opportunities span across the country from Sherwood,… Learn More

Happy #MaddieMonday! We have apprenticeships, conference discounts and more! Why animal welfare organizations should fail fast and often, leverage volunteers and make data driven decisions When it comes to running an animal welfare organization, it’s important to have “the right people in the right seats on the bus.” Those are wise words from Carol Novello,… Learn More

When it comes to running an animal welfare organization, it’s important to have “the right people in the right seats on the bus.” Those are wise words from Carol Novello, a Maddie Hero Award recipient and President of Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV). After taking some time off from a tech career, Novello found herself… Learn More

Happy #MaddieMonday! Here’s your round-up for the past week. Life lessons from a pink rescue puppy Meet Piglet, the special needs dog whose story became a teaching tool for a third grade teacher in Massachusetts. Piglet, a deaf and blind Dachshund Chihuahua mix, is the son of a pair of two dapple colored parents. When… Learn More

Meet Piglet, the special needs dog whose story became a teaching tool for a third grade teacher in Massachusetts. Piglet, a deaf and blind Dachshund Chihuahua mix, is the son of a pair of two dapple colored parents. When two dapple dogs breed, there is a 25% chance of each puppy being “double dapple,” which… Learn More

Here’s your #MaddieMonday roundup to kick off Halloween week! You don’t have to reinvent the wheel to save more pets It may feel a little like stealing. But when it comes to saving the lives of animals, borrowing ideas from other organizations is a great way to achieve your mission. “We are always stealing and… Learn More

Lilly Mae is set to make history as Oregon’s first court appointed special advocate, or CASA dog. She was brought to a shelter via a puppy mill after it was discovered she had a heart murmur. Northwest Boxer Rescue saved her, and after six months in foster care, she was adopted by Shanney Star. Now,… Learn More

What comes to mind when you hear Spayathon event? If you’re thinking, “a lot of work, but big rewards,” you’re absolutely right. Add in the location of Puerto Rico and you’d get “hot, sticky and sweaty” to be exact. At least that’s how Dr. Laurie Peek of Maddie’s Fund® Executive Leadership Team described Round 1… Learn More

Here’s your #MaddieMonday roundup to kick off your week! How foster field trips saved a dog named Kathy Is there anything you haven’t tried to save your long-stay dogs who are getting kennel-stressed? Read Kathy’s story and see if what helped her will work for your dogs, too. As Kathy’s stay at Louisville Metro Animal… Learn More