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 Search may be filling the gap The term “SEO” — for “search engine optimization” — has an almost outdated sound to it in an era… Learn More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

Happy first #MaddieMonday of March! We kicked off the month with the first webcast in our pet foster care series! Couldn’t make it? Watch it on-demand and sign up for the rest! Read on for more information along with anything else you may have missed… It’s time for animal organizations to give Google My Business… Learn More

Recent updates to Instagram will make it easier for shelters and rescue groups to get out the message about their animals and their organization. The first change is the long-requested ability to schedule Instagram posts in advance. If you’re saying to yourself, “Couldn’t we already schedule Instagram posts?”, yes, you could… sort of. Although you… Learn More

Happy #MaddieMonday of Thanksgiving week! We have so much to be thankful for, especially the incredible lifesaving work happening around the country, thanks to you all! We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Don’t forget to join us in our #PetFriday celebration! Read on for more details… #PetFriday is back and the countdown is on!… Learn More

Happy #MaddieMonday to you! Have you ever wondered what motivates people to adopt pets, and how much influence they have on others to adopt? Read on to find out, along with anything else you may have missed this past week! Research: Why people adopt shelter pets, and recommend adoption to others In 2014, the Shelter… Learn More

We’d like to start off this #MaddieMonday by sending our love and condolences to the victims and families of the horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas last night. We are truly heartbroken. As with each #MaddieMonday, here are the stories you may have missed. Read on for our top stories, including a new study that… Learn More

Happy first #MaddieMonday of fall! If you’re one of the fantastic human beings who is fostering a hurricane pet, be sure to check out the free behavior support via the blog post below, if needed. In addition, for foster heroes everywhere (hurricane or not), be sure to take advantage of our free Flash Classes on… Learn More

Happy #MaddieMonday! Today is the last day to submit your Innovation Grant applications, so make sure you get them in! Here’s everything else you may have missed over the last week: Senior cats may soon outnumber kittens in animal shelters “Ramp up your medical programs for seniors, folks – soon enough you’ll be seeing far… Learn More