August and September 2025 giveaway: Spotlight on online learning

If you haven’t already done so, be sure to participate on Maddie’s Pet Forum 30th Anniversary giveaway! Last chance to enter is September 30, 2025.  The 30th anniversary celebration of Maddie’s Fund® continues! We’re giving away $1,000 in unrestricted funding every other month, for engaging on a special anniversary-related post on Maddie’s® Pet Forum beginning… Learn More

Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Custom development portals, webcasts and more!

Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Don’t miss “The Human Side of Shelter Work: Building Compassion Satisfaction and Resilience (Part 1)” Working in animal shelters can be deeply meaningful and emotionally draining. That’s why our next Maddie’s® Monthly Behavior Webcast is so important. Join us on Thursday,… Learn More

Create your own professional developmental portals on Maddie’s University

Does your organization need training for new staff members and volunteers? Would you like to be able to offer further education to existing staff and volunteers? Maddie’s® University offers free space for organizations to create their own customized professional development portals. You can choose any Maddie’s® University courses and webcasts to be placed in the portal and… Learn More

Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Upcoming webcasts, Community Conversations and more!

Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Tailoring protection with vaccination protocols for every patient Still have questions about the new vaccination guidelines established in 2024?  Need an update on the recommendations for neonatals in your program? Join Dr. Erica Schumacher, Outreach Veterinarian & Clinical Instructor at the… Learn More

Tailoring protection with vaccination protocols for every patient

Still have questions about the new vaccination guidelines established in 2024?  Need an update on the recommendations for neonatals in your program? Join Dr. Erica Schumacher, Outreach Veterinarian & Clinical Instructor at the Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine on Tuesday, September 23 at 12PM PT /3PM ET for… Learn More

Mark your calendar for these upcoming webcasts!

From animal behavior and foster care to pet transportation, vaccination protocols and more, these webcasts over the next four weeks have you covered! Mark your calendars for the dates below, and be sure to bookmark the events page on Maddie’s® Pet Forum to stay up to date on all events animal well-being related. Upcoming webcasts:  *Recurring… Learn More

Learn the fundamentals of canine communication and safe dog handling

There’s a new self-paced course on Maddie’s® University and it’s all about dog behavior and communication! “Fundamentals of Canine Communication and Safe Dog Handling” is authored by Devan Amundsen, CPDT-KA, a certified dog trainer with over 15 years of experience working with not just dog owners, but dogs in shelters, assistance dogs and other working… Learn More

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