Tatiana Ware adopted Nigel, a 3-month-old puppy, from Valley Humane in Pleasanton, CA, during an adoption event. While Ware had lived with a dog before, she never had her own dog, let alone a puppy, so the potty training process was new for her. It was smooth sailing until Nigel decided to poop behind the… Learn More
Calling all animal shelters! Registration for the Get ‘em Home Challenge has begun! You have until September 17, 2018 to register. The Challenge begins October 1. Maddie’s Fund® is hosting this 3-month Challenge to get dogs and cats who have been in the shelter for more than 30 days into homes where they belong. We have… Learn More
Did you know there’s a new crowdfunding platform that helps pet owners and animal organizations raise money for vet care? That’s just one piece of news from this week’s #MaddieMonday! Check out the rest! New crowdfunding platform helps pet owners and animal organizations raise money for vet care Whether you are a shelter professional, rescue… Learn More
Maybe you’re looking for an ally in your quest to get more people to foster kittens. Or maybe you want to foster or adopt a kitten of your own, but you need some reassurance that it’s a solid decision. Don’t worry; neuroscience has you covered! In this ultimate #FeelGoodFriday video, neuroscience Ph.D. candidate Shannon Odell… Learn More
Whether you are a shelter professional, rescue volunteer or pet owner, you’ve probably seen people crowdfunding for sick or injured pets. But how do you know it’s legitimate? Sometimes people post copies of their bills, but often you’re asked to simply take their word for it. That’s where Waggle comes in. Waggle partners directly with… Learn More
A new article in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association says private practice veterinarians have the power to help end pet homelessness and euthanasia in their communities. Relations between private practice veterinarians and shelters/rescue organizations experience challenges in many communities. However, the influx of younger veterinarians combined with the explosive growth in the number… Learn More
Happy #MaddieMonday! We’re excited for our Get ‘Em Home Challenge registration to open tomorrow and hope you are, too! Plus: Get caught up on news you might have missed! Community celebrates Independence Day by ‘Calming the Canines’ at their local shelter It was the Fourth of July, and both of the shelters run by Maricopa… Learn More
The question isn’t, can feral kittens be tamed. The question is, how will you ever get anything done ever again instead of watching this video over and over and over? Meet Pistachio, a feral kitten with some seriously cute whiskers who came into his foster home dirty and, frankly, pretty annoyed. With some TLC, patience,… Learn More
When shelter staff and volunteers talk about clicker training for cats, it’s mostly as a way to get the kitties to put their best paw forward for adopters. But what if it can be something more — even a tool to fight suffering and disease? That was the theory of researchers at Colorado State and North… Learn More
It’s #MaddieMonday and a jam-packed one at that! Read on for the headlines, and don’t forget that apprenticeship applications are due by this Friday, August 17. Apply for Maddie’s® Apprenticeship Program today! Applications are being accepted August 8 – 17, 2018 for 15 apprenticeships! Learn more NACA Training Conference Scholarships, #ThanksToMaddie! Maddie’s Fund® is sponsoring… Learn More