Lilly Mae rescue dog

#FeelGoodFriday: Former foster dog gets job comforting foster kids

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

Puerto Ricans’ love for their pets shines at Spayathon Event

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

#FeelGoodFriday: Charming French Bulldog is a foster dad to kittens

Nono is an adorable French bulldog. Between naps and eating, he finds time in his busy schedule to foster kittens. He spends his days socializing his kittens by playing with them. He also grooms them to help them look their best. His human is Megan Noes, who just so happens to be manager of the… Learn More

dog with money in bowl

Want a grant? The Innovation Grants window opens soon!

So… you want a grant? Don’t miss the next Innovation Grants cycle! The application window will be open from October 22 – 29, 2018. As a reminder, Maddie’s Fund® is offering up to $5,000 to implement a new program at your shelter or rescue organization that will advance lifesaving. We are looking for applications that… Learn More

#MaddieMonday: Animal shelters across the nation focus on long stay pets, posting the same content multiple times on Twitter and more!

Happy #MaddieMonday! Here’s our weekly roundup of happenings in animal lifesaving! Animal shelters across the nation — and our Instagram — focus on long stay pets For the first time ever, animal shelters and rescue organizations across the country are coming together with their communities to get long stay pets into adoptive homes during the… Learn More

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