Orphaned kittens are fragile. Even under the best of circumstances they often don’t survive, and being orphaned is a major threat to their health. While many dedicated caregivers take it on themselves to bottle feed these babies, few know how to perform a basic exam that could mean the difference between life and death for… Learn More
He’s the coolest of the cool cats, and he’s here to tell you shelter pets are the best. We’re talking about Paul Shaffer, iconic leader of David Letterman’s Late Night Band, and adopter of homeless dogs. He jammed with the Shelter Pet Project to create this video, introducing his adopted dogs and encouraging others to… Learn More
What happens when an ancient, battle-scarred community cat who can’t stand being handled but is injured and sick comes to live in a rescue group foster home? He starts fostering kittens! Here’s a very moving video of Mason meeting “his” first litter of kittens. He may not be too fond of the human race, but… Learn More
We’re all about enrichment for sheltered pets at Maddie’s Fund. In fact, we’re also all about enrichment for pets in homes. And now that we mention it, we’re pretty into enriching the lives of the people who care for pets, too. That’s what so great about this video. It’s featuring a fantastic idea for fun… Learn More
Over the years, there have been some big celebrities who lent their support to the cause of pet adoption. Never has there been one bigger than Garfield. (Must be all that lasagna.) He filmed a few PSAs for our funded Shelter Pet Project, featuring real-life pets up for adoption. He even sat down — er,… Learn More
Probiotics may help orphaned kittens suffering from diarrhea. But how do you get the probiotics into the kitten? Orphaned kittens frequently have digestive problems, including diarrhea. This can be caused by a number of factors including stress, infection and dietary change. Giving probiotics may help prevent or reduce the severity of diarrhea, but getting them… Learn More
Yikes! This little dog found herself in a shelter with a broken leg that hadn’t set properly. Two days after they amputated her leg, Craig Coryell of Maddie’s Fund® agreed to foster her for “a couple of days.” Care to guess what happened next? Little miss Esther blossomed with Craig, and he realized she was… Learn More
Mama cats use their rough tongues to get their kittens to urinate and defecate. Orphaned kittens have to rely on their foster parents to help them do that. But how? In this video, veterinarian Dr. Laurie Peek, Maddie’s Executive Leadership Team, narrates a step-by-step guide to get any human up to feline mother standards in… Learn More
Everyone knows cats like to climb, perch and explore. That’s why California builder Peter Cohen decided to turn his home into the ultimate feline playhouse for his 15 adopted cats. It all began when he moved into his home and found it came complete with two outdoor cats. When one was killed by a car… Learn More
Why do we adopt pets? Most of us have lots of reasons, but a big one shared by everyone is this: They bring us joy. The kind of joy a Greyhound named Mosley felt when his loving human got him his very first pair of genuine Batman pajamas just in time for that first snowfall… Learn More