The best way to help any cat entering an animal shelter will depend on the cat. Unfortunately, it can be difficult for many shelter workers to tell the difference between a cat who is a social animal, used to humans, but severely stressed out or afraid, and a truly feral cat. Sara L. Bennett, DVM,… Learn More

Cat minions: You won’t want to miss this important public service announcement from Midori! Humans: For reasons no feline and perhaps not even any canine could comprehend, at this time last year I found myself living on the streets. As a senior cat with kidney disease, this was clearly a crime against felinity. Fortunately kind… Learn More

What if, instead of battling the madness at the mall this year, you spent the day after Thanksgiving with the ones who warm your soul? What if, instead of calling it Black Friday… we called it Pet Friday? Sound good? We sure think so! That’s why this year you’ll find us applauding REI Outfitters and… Learn More

Want to share the peanut butter love with your favorite dog during Peanut Butter Lovers Month? The dog lovers at Maddie’s Fund® have you covered! The first two come from Kim, our Maddie’s® Adoption Program Manager. “Kongs stuffed with peanut butter and plain Cheerios are a delicious treat for dogs,” she said. “If they get… Learn More

Not that long ago, animal shelters were skeptical that anyone would want to adopt an older pet. Today, senior pets are celebrated year-round, especially in November, Adopt a Senior Pet Month. At Maddie’s Fund®, the last thing we’d want is for anyone to feel left out of this hottest of hot trends, so we’d like… Learn More

Senior pets are special. Shelter pets are special. And senior pets in shelters need some special considerations when it comes to anesthesia. Dr. Emily McCobb is a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist and Director of the Shelter Medicine Program at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. At the 2015 ASPCA-Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Conference at… Learn More

You may have noticed we recently updated our website and this blog. Along with this new look comes a change to how our blog posts are delivered to you. If you’ve been receiving them via email, you’ll want to click here and check “Blog Posts” to keep on chewing! You now can also sign up to receive newsletters,… Learn More

How likely is it that a senior pet can adapt to ending up in a shelter, being pulled by a rescue group, placed into one or more foster homes, and finally adopted — with a few stops at adoption events long the way? Almost guaranteed, says Sherri Franklin, who’s definitely in a position to know.… Learn More

Blind, diabetic, lethargic, and sporting a hairless body and adrenal tumor. Sound like an easy dog to find a home for? Add in her senior status, and the prospects could daunt the most dedicated shelter, rescue group or adopter. Fortunately for Roo, a whole lot of dauntless people came together to create an Adopt a… Learn More