Cat lovers are sometimes made, and sometimes born. Just ask the world’s most cat-crazy baby ever. In fact, if you’re trying to convince someone they should adopt a cat, you might want to show them this video. Because this newly-arrived human being laughs, dances and lights up with 100 percent pure joy at just the… Learn More
How can a municipal shelter create a successful, lifesaving ringworm ward — run 100 percent by volunteers, no less? It’s easy, with a little innovation and a lot of determination. That’s exactly what Front Street Animal Shelter (FSAS) in Sacramento, CA, had when they applied for an Innovation Grant with us last year. Their goal… Learn More
In 2014, the Shelter Pet Project, an Ad Council public service advertising campaign promoting pet adoption and funded by Maddie’s Fund® and the Humane Society of the United States, conducted a research survey of 1,402 people to understand how to increase the number of pets acquired from animal shelters and rescue organizations. What can we… 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
When the shelter names you ‘Tumbleweed,’ it’s a safe bet you’re on the scruffy side. That was certainly true of this little dog who came into California’s San Jose Animal Care Center. He was matted and dirty and didn’t look like anyone’s dream dog. Fortunately, the veterinary team saw through the scruff to the charming,… Learn More
Can a dog in your shelter benefit from just one sleepover with a foster? You bet, and we’ve got the research to back it up! A little over a year ago, Maddie’s Fund® gave a grant to Carroll College to answer that very question, funding the first sleepover pilot study at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary… Learn More
October is a special month for America’s first cat café, Cat Town in Oakland, CA. Not only is it the anniversary month of when they first opened their café space three years ago, but they’ll also be celebrating the grand opening of their expanded adoption space! The Grand Opening will take place on Sunday, October… Learn More
When cats stop using their litter box, and they get a clean bill of physical health from their veterinarian, there’s one piece of advice that almost universally comes next: Keep your litter box clean. But what does that mean from the cat’s point of view? The smell of a cat box is probably the main… 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
Georgia veterinarian Dr. Andy Mathis is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. When an emaciated, terrified rescue dog with serious injuries was brought into his care, he at first thought she wouldn’t make it. One thing was certain: Unless she’d eat, she had no chance at all. But she was too… Learn More