As we wrap up 2025 and look ahead to a new year, it’s a natural moment to pause and reflect on the progress we’ve made, both the milestones we planned for and the unexpected victories that showed up along the way. Back at the beginning of January 2025, many of you shared your goals for… Learn More
This was originally posted earlier this year. Marketing pets with long shelter stays can be confusing and sometimes frustrating. It’s hard to know which of the pet’s characteristics are going to resonate with potential adopters, and it can be even harder to keep coming up with new ideas for the same pet. To this end,… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How one Missouri animal shelter is having success with their Dog’s Day Out program Does your animal organization offer a Dog’s Day Out program? Maybe you’re thinking about starting one? These programs are an increasingly popular way to give dogs a… Learn More
Does your animal organization offer a Dog’s Day Out program? Maybe you’re thinking about starting one? These programs are an increasingly popular way to give dogs a break from the shelter while allowing volunteers to learn more about their personalities. Taney County Animal Care and Control in Hollister, MO, recently started a program of their… Learn More
Animal well-being work is rewarding and often emotionally intense. Join us for a 30-minute panel discussion, “Pawsitive Peer Support: Helping Each Other Without the Heavy Load,” on December 16 at 12PM PT/ 3PM ET with Janet Hoy-Gerlach, PhD, LCSW, LISW-S, Director of Veterinary Social Work at Open Door Veterinary Collective. In the latest Doors Wide… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The exploration of opportunities for barriers and bias during offsite animal adoption events Ever wonder how implicit bias can influence pet adoption processes? And, if so, what we can do to improve? Join us for the next Maddie’s® Insights on December… Learn More
Ever wonder how implicit bias can influence pet adoption processes? And, if so, what we can do to improve? Join us for the next Maddie’s® Insights on December 11, as we share insights from a nationwide survey of 484 U.S. shelters and rescue organizations on adoption events and screening practices. Our guest, Dr. Lexis Ly,… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Four national family foundations collaborate to bring free spay/neuter event to the Bay Area on December 6-7 Nine animal well-being organizations across five Bay area counties are partnering to provide free spay and neuter surgeries and vaccines to pets over a… Learn More
Nine animal well-being organizations across five Bay area counties are partnering to provide free spay and neuter surgeries and vaccines to pets over a two-day, December 6-7, 2025, event called “Champions for Pet Health: Communities Partnering for Wellness and Spay & Neuter.” This event, all due to the generosity of four national family foundations –… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Want a silent night at your animal shelter this season? Try holiday fostering! This year is the perfect time to bring back, start or expand your holiday fostering offerings. Organizations across the country are getting dogs out of the shelter… Learn More