Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How a dog training prison program can impact your community and beyond In last month’s Community Conversation call, Zach Skow, the Executive Director of Marley’s Mutts, spoke about his dog training prison program, Pawsitive Change. Having experienced the transformative powers of… Learn More
In last month’s Community Conversation call, Zach Skow, the Executive Director of Marley’s Mutts, spoke about his dog training prison program, Pawsitive Change. Having experienced the transformative powers of rehabilitation through his connection with dogs, Zach has made it his mission to make a difference, finding great success through the program. Joining Skow are two… Learn More
Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Be sure to save the date for Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses! The fall 2023 application window opens on August 31, 2023 and closes on September 13, 2023. “The facilitators were not… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How Napa Humane is offering dog training classes to keep people and pets together Broadening community services through accessible preventative programs is what Napa Humane is all about. Although the organization has been around for about 50 years, they no longer… Learn More
Broadening community services through accessible preventative programs is what Napa Humane is all about. Although the organization has been around for about 50 years, they no longer have a physical shelter or animals. So, what do they have? A spay/neuter and vaccine clinic, a mobile clinic, humane education programs and most recently, accessible dog training classes. … Learn More
Would you like to help students in your community cultivate empathy and gain the knowledge and tools to make more informed and socially responsible choices by incorporating humane education programs at your animal organization? Look no further than the Maddie’s® Pet Forum August Resource Drive! With growing interest and ongoing discussion about this topic, we… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Does your animal organization need more foster caregivers? These 6 questions can help Having trouble finding foster caregivers? These six questions can help guide you toward a successful strategy. 1. Is it easy to become a foster caregiver at your rescue… Learn More
On Monday, Maddie’s Fund® gave two organizations a $2,500 grant for attending the July Weekly Community Conversations! A total of $5,000 in grants was given to two people chosen at random. In addition, the Maddie’s® Pet Forum winner of $3,000 was also announced! Two people won a grant for their organization from the Weekly Community… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Maddie’s® Insights returns next month featuring the social behavior of cats in group housing at shelters The wait is almost over! Maddie’s® Insights returns this September with the latest research in animal well-being (welfare) and how you can use the findings… Learn More
The wait is almost over! Maddie’s® Insights returns this September with the latest research in animal well-being (welfare) and how you can use the findings in your shelter and community. The first webcast will be Social Behavior and Implications for Bonded Pairs in Group-housed Shelter Cats on Thursday, September 14th at 12p PT/ 3p ET. Save… Learn More