A little dog named Maddie was born on April 26, 1987. Today would have been her 30th birthday. During her life, Maddie showed her human family, Dave and Cheryl Duffield, such unconditional love that they vowed, if they ever had any money, they would give back to her and her kind so that other families… Learn More
Add to the list of reasons to give to your family and friends on why they shouldn’t buy a pet store puppy: They can be particularly likely to develop severe or even fatal pneumonia if they contract kennel cough. Kennel cough is not a specific disease, but rather a complex of respiratory diseases affecting dogs,… Learn More
Don’t like Mondays? You will now, because we’re sharing lifesaving information you might have missed on the first day of every week. Have a Happy #MaddieMonday! How a shelter medicine Masters program helped this non-veterinarian save lives Nina Stively wanted to increase welfare and lifesaving for shelter animals. She also believed it was crucial to… Learn More
When the now-Los Angeles Rams were still the St. Louis Rams, star player Rodger Saffold let his soft side show in a heartwarming pet adoption PSA for the Animal Protective Association of Missouri. Co-starring with Saffold was Popeye, a little dog who gave the big guy some advice on acting — and a whole lot… Learn More
Congratulations! You’ve finally found the perfect home for little Scruffy who’s been in your program for ages. It was love at first sight and you can just feel it’s going to be a success. But a few days after Scruffy gets home, his adopter is concerned about some odd behavior. Scruffy’s adopter feels lost and… Learn More
Nina Stively wanted to increase welfare and lifesaving for shelter animals. She also believed it was crucial to the goal that the level of professionalism in the sheltering field rise. When she heard about the Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program online Masters in shelter medicine, she knew that was how she’d make both goals a reality… Learn More
Your week just got a whole lot better, because you’re starting it off with lifesaving information you might have missed. Happy #MaddieMonday! Secrets of bottle-feeding orphaned kittens It’s kitten season! Few things can make more of a difference in an animal shelter than saving the lives of orphaned kittens, which usually requires the loving dedication of… Learn More
The week’s over, and it’s time to feel good! What better way to start your weekend than with a video about the powerful love we find with the animals who share our lives and homes? That’s why we’ll be sharing videos just like that every Friday. And who better to lead that charge than the… Learn More
Few things can make more of a difference in an animal shelter than saving the lives of orphaned kittens, which usually requires the loving dedication of foster homes. Here’s the good news, though: Bottle-feeding these fragile little ones is easy once you understand a few basic points. In this short, step-by-step video guide, bottle-feeders will… Learn More
Do you have innovative, lifesaving programs at your animal organization? Do you collaborate with others and share ideas in the name of lifesaving? A MaddieCam might be a great tool for you! It’s no secret that innovation, collaboration and transparency are three things we encourage here at Maddie’s Fund®, which is why we came up… Learn More