How can you increase the number of foster families working with your shelter or rescue group without much work on the part of your organization? By implementing peer-to-peer support groups! In our latest Maddie Talk, Grow and Keep Your Fosters Happy with Peer Support Groups, Jenn Strickler of Pibbles and More Animal Rescue (PMAR) shows… Learn More
Are your summer plans lacking in excitement and lifesaving fun? Want to travel and learn about how to implement some of the most successful lifesaving programs in the country? We’ve got you covered! Maddie’s® Apprenticeship Program is offering 13 summer apprenticeship opportunities! Five of the apprenticeships are brand new, and eight are returning favorites. Apprenticeships being offered… Learn More
Do you think your orphaned kittens are ready for solid foods, but aren’t sure how to make the switch? Orphaned kittens transition from formula to solid foods at about 3-4 weeks of age as their teeth start to come in. This change of diet can create a big mess for you, and tummy troubles for… Learn More
Happy #MaddieMonday! We’ve enjoyed watching all of the Innovation Grant applications roll in over the past week! Don’t forget, the deadline is today and your application must be complete to be considered. See below for anything else you may have missed so you can start this week off in the know! Let’s congratulate recent Innovation Grant recipients! Now,… Learn More
What do cats want? They want to be contenders. They want to look good. They want to play. Above everything, they want a home. The Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley, Minnesota, made a video letting cats tell you themselves just what it is they want. It’s beautiful, it’s funny, it’s heartwarming. And of course,… Learn More
Animal shelters and rescue groups need to communicate with their supporters. That’s how you get more volunteers, foster homes and donations. While social media has taken a big slice out of the communications pie, direct email remains a powerful tool to reach people interested in your organization and its work for animals. But just as… Learn More
Is making a video of a dog in your shelter or rescue group worth the trouble? Absolutely, says a recent study published in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare. In the study, which was conducted in the UK, 735 people viewed video and photos of four shelter dogs: Two were Staffordshire Terriers, representing dogs who… Learn More
Have you applied for an Innovation Grant yet? Hurry! The window is open, but it will only last until May 22. We’re kicking off this Innovation Grant cycle by congratulating the recipients from last quarter, and hoping you’ll be inspired by their ideas! “We’re excited that there were so many applications… nearly 500!” said Kelly Clardy,… Learn More
If you were with us in person or online last week, you know it was all about leadership, learning and lifesaving at Animal Care Expo in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. And of course, since we’re Maddie’s Fund, it was all about grants, too — the ones we gave at Expo, and the ones we offer throughout… Learn More
Sometimes a golf cart is just a golf cart. And sometimes it’s a terrified dog’s ticket to ride. When Daphne came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, she was scared of everything. She was frightened of people, and wanted to hide all the time. But one day, her caregiver, John Sibley, encouraged her to jump up… Learn More