No one wants to see pets born who will end up homeless or unwanted. But in areas where veterinary practices are already facing a tough economic landscape, the opening of nonprofit spay/neuter clinics can feel threatening. Are those fears realistic? A new study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association suggests the… Learn More

Happy #MaddieMonday! We have exciting news about Maddie’s® Pet Forum, upcoming webcasts and more! Love pets? Now Maddie’s® Pet Forum is open for you! If you’re already using Maddie’s® Pet Forum, you know it’s the go-to place for shelter advice, shared resources, management tips and more. Now we’ve opened it up to offer a whole… Learn More

Who loves ya, baby? For this soldier, her husband and the dog she rescued in Iraq, the answer is clearly, “Everyone.” Not only did Sgt. Tracy McKithern greet her beloved dog, Erby, before greeting her husband, but her husband brought the dog to her and clearly had no other plan in mind. As for Erby,… Learn More

Do you have questions about Maddie’s Fund® Innovation Grants? Want to hear about our new online Grants Portal, which is designed to make the application process easier for you? Find out the answers to your questions and more in our next webcast, So, You Want Some Money? How to Apply for Maddie’s Fund Innovation Grants.  During this informative webcast, you will hear a brief overview of the Innovation… Learn More

If you’re already using Maddie’s Pet Forum, you know it’s the go-to place for shelter advice, shared resources, management tips and more. Now we’ve opened it up to offer a whole new world just for pet caregivers! In their own dedicated part of the Forum, pet caregivers can use its discussions to exchange ideas about… Learn More

Happy #MaddieMonday! Have we got a lot of great news for you today! What animal organizations need to know about the latest Facebook changes Facebook has been implementing so many changes recently that it’s hard to keep track. What does your animal shelter or rescue organization need to know?  Learn more Webcast: One million cats have… Learn More

Summer’s coming to an end. Kids are going back to school. Life might be seeming just a little drab. Never fear: Cole and Marmalade are here! The bona fide adopted cats who help keep the Internet sane have this video about them and a ball pit that’s just about guaranteed to get your weekend off… Learn More

It’s time to start the next chapter of the Million Cat Challenge! Dr. Kate Hurley and Dr. Julie Levy, the co-founders of the Million Cat Challenge, are eager to continue their mission after meeting their goal of saving a million cats a full year ahead of schedule. Even with the success of the challenge, their… Learn More

Facebook has been implementing so many changes recently that it’s hard to keep track. What does your animal shelter or rescue organization need to know? No, it’s not your imagination: Engagement is down for most Facebook pages. Some types of page are hit harder than others, and unfortunately, there’s no good data for how Facebook’s algorithm… Learn More

Yes, we heard you. Loud and clear! After we explained the whole “neuroscience and kittens” thing as a powerful motivator for kitten fostering and adoption, we got the message that you want to know the same thing about puppies. Of course, we’d never fill your #FeelGoodFriday with gratuitous cuteness, so please believe us when we… Learn More