No matter where you live, you probably remember hearing the heart-wrenching story (and photo) of the staffie-mix dog found with her muzzle taped shut. Her name is Caitlyn and her story of survival went viral, shining a light on animal cruelty. Nearly two years after she was found that day in Charleston, SC, Caitlyn has… Learn More
When hundreds of cats in the New York City Animal Care and Control shelters tested positive for avian influenza last year, everyone involved set their only goal — saving the cats’ lives. That was a goal they reached, thanks to shelter medicine and the power of collaboration. “The NYACC did not want to euthanize a… Learn More
Have you ever had a great idea for a program at your shelter or rescue, spent valuable time and resources to implement it, only to find out a short time later that consumers didn’t respond to it? What went wrong? And more importantly, how can you prevent it from happening next time? In this guest… Learn More
Do you have the ability to multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment, with strong research and writing capabilities? How about a high level of organization and attention to detail with the ability to plan and meet deadline? And most importantly, do you have affection for animals, concern for their welfare, and a willingness to accommodate animals… Learn More
Madi R. Hawkins, Director of Habersham County Animal Care & Control in Georgia, loves cats. She especially loves being in charge of a shelter that’s committed to saving them — even though it hasn’t always been that way. “The polices in place when I first started, especially in regards to feral cats, were heartbreaking,” she… Learn More
In early 2016, Maddie’s Fund® had a dream: What if hundreds or even a thousand shelters and adoption groups would come together and share their data through Shelter Animals Count? Shelter Animals Count was established to create a national database of animal shelter statistics. At the time of our dream, just over 400 participating organizations… Learn More
“Leadership is so key to helping animals.” That’s how Gregory Castle opened his presentation, Learning to Lead, at the 2015 Best Friends Animal Society Conference. With that simple yet profound statement in mind, how do we create more leaders? Are people born to lead, or can leadership be taught? Castle, one of the founders and… Learn More
Here’s something large nonprofits know: Nothing takes just one day, especially a one-day giving event. That’s as true for animal shelters and rescue groups as it is for the March of Dimes. In fact, the one-day event — whether it’s a fundraiser held in your community, a walkathon, or a cause-related day like Giving Tuesday,… Learn More
By now you’ve probably seen the research showing dogs in shelters are quieter when they’re listening to soft rock, reggae, and (at least for short periods) classical music. You may have seen programs where children come in and read to shelter dogs. So here’s the question: Do dogs like listening to audiobooks? The answer is… Learn More
Whether it’s how to take the temperature of puppies, socializing an unsocialized kitten or identifying emergencies, adoption organizations and their foster caregivers want to be equipped with the tools and knowledge to handle challenges. That’s where Maddie’s Fund’s brand new — and free — Flash Classes come in. Flash Classes are short videos or presentations… Learn More