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
Happy #MaddieMonday! There’s a few days left to apply for fall apprenticeships, so if you haven’t already applied – what are you waiting for? More information on that below, along with anything else you may have missed from last week! Fall apprenticeships start soon – apply by August 14! While it may seem a little… Learn More
Happy #MaddieMonday! We hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July; and that we’ll see you at the Best Friends National Conference in Atlantic City this week! Speaking of Atlantic City… Don’t miss your chance to Spin & Win big at the Best Friends National Conference! Was your shelter or rescue organization one of the… Learn More
Was your shelter or rescue organization one of the 48 that won a grant from Maddie’s Spin & Win Machine at The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Expo conference in May? If so, congrats! If not, don’t worry, the Maddie Spin & Win Machine will be back at the Best Friends National Conference… Learn More
Happy #MaddieMonday! Start your week off right by catching up on anything you may have missed! Please note, our Managing a Feline Panleukopenia Outbreak in a Shelter webcast scheduled for June 6th has been postponed due to a family emergency. We will let you know when it has been rescheduled. Got 3 days? Learn how fostering can… Learn More
Whether it’s how to take the temperature of puppies, socializing an unsocialized kitten or identifying emergencies, adoption organizations and their foster caregivers want to be equipped with the tools and knowledge to handle challenges. That’s where Maddie’s Fund’s brand new — and free — Flash Classes come in. Flash Classes are short videos or presentations… Learn More
Do you want to reduce shelter intake by 20 percent in one year at your local animal shelter? Try providing underserved communities with the resources they need to keep pets in their homes. That’s exactly what Saving Sunny, Inc., did in a community in Kentucky. Co-founders Maureen Keenan and Kelsey Westbrook shared their story of… Learn More