Fourth of July is a popular time for pets to go missing, so we’re republishing this blog from earlier this year. Dogs go missing every day. They run out front doors, slip their collars on walks, jump through window screens and push through gates. They are scared by fireworks, storms or unfamiliar people. They’re excited by children… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Community celebrates Independence Day by ‘Calming the Canines’ at their local shelter Since Fourth of July is a stressful time for shelter pets, we’re republishing this blog from 2018. Here’s how one shelter kept their dogs calm during fireworks. It was… Learn More
Since Fourth of July is a stressful time for shelter pets, we’re republishing this blog from 2018. Here’s how one shelter kept their dogs calm during fireworks. It was the Fourth of July, and both of the shelters run by Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) were full. Fireworks displays, a notorious trigger for… Learn More
Earlier this month, Maddie’s Fund® gave two organizations at random a $2,500 grant for attending the May Weekly Community Conversations for a total of $5,000 in grants. Join us in congratulating the two people who won a grant for their organization: Shannon Hall, Halls Hopeful Hounds Rescue (McDonough, GA) LaTonya Smith, LC’s Foundation (Southfield, MI)… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Take CARE’s Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) course for just $19 In honor of Juneteenth, Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity’s (CARE’s) Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Bronze course is available for just $19. The REDI Copper &… Learn More
In honor of Juneteenth, Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity’s (CARE’s) Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Bronze course is available for just $19. The REDI Copper & VetREDI is also available with a 19% discount (June 19-July 31, 2025). REDI Bronze Individual $19 with coupon: JuneteenthREDIBronze25 VetREDI for Students/Non-Profits $80.19 with coupon: JuneteenthVetREDI25 REDI Copper… Learn More
In honor of its 30th anniversary, Maddie’s Fund®, a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals, surprised 10 animal well-being organizations with $30,000 grants each. These organizations were awarded the Maddie’s® 30th Anniversary Hero Awards, part of the Foundation’s continued celebration of three decades of advancing the… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. From neonates to feisty felines – share your kitten stories! Kitten season doesn’t wait for a calendar, and it’s already here for many of you, bringing a wave of whiskers, tiny chaos and late-night feedings. All across the country, shelters and… Learn More
Kitten season doesn’t wait for a calendar, and it’s already here for many of you, bringing a wave of whiskers, tiny chaos and late-night feedings. All across the country, shelters and foster-based organizations are experiencing the annual surge of kittens in need of care, from neonatal bottle babies to playful fluffballs ready for adoption. Yes,… Learn More
This blog post was originally published in 2021. Does your organization have a marketing strategy plan? Marketing is an essential part of any organization, but coming up with a strategy can feel daunting for many. Whether you’re starting from scratch or just want to give your current plan a little lift, we’ve got you covered.… Learn More