PetsAndPeoplePhotos.org helps animal welfare organizations deepen community connections

HeARTs Speak and Maddie’s Fund® are excited to announce the launch of PetsandPeoplePhotos.org, a free stock image library created for animal well-being (welfare) organizations aimed at increasing inclusivity and providing a welcoming environment for all community members. The project’s launch earlier this month was made possible by a two-year $84,700 grant to HeARTs Speak from… Learn More

Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free stock library, calming the canines and 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 animal shelter We’re republishing this blog from 2018 since Fourth of July is a stressful time for shelter pets. Here’s how one shelter kept their dogs calm during fireworks.  It… Learn More

Check out these hot posts on Maddie’s Pet Forum

Summer is hot and so is the activity on Maddie’s® Pet Forum! We rounded up several recent posts that you may find useful or may want to contribute to. Happy reading! Quick fundraising ideas Raffles for stunning handmade items, supply drive with a donation jar and t-shirt fundraisers are just a few of the examples… Learn More

CARE launches racial equity course scholarships in honor of Juneteenth

Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) is offering its Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) virtual course free of charge during the month of June. This $800 scholarship honors the federal holiday Juneteenth. Juneteenth (June 19th), is the US federal holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. These scholarships are made… Learn More

PetSmart makes bold change to spay/neuter policy

Animals staying in shelters longer, staffing shortages and lack of access to veterinary care have driven animal shelters and rescue organizations to find new ways to move animals out of the shelter and into homes prior to spaying/neutering. That’s why starting in July 2023, PetSmart Charities is waiving the requirement for puppies and kittens (under 6 months)… Learn More

The May Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are…

On Monday, Maddie’s Fund® gave two organizations a $5,000 grant for attending the May Weekly Community Conversations! A total of $10,000 in grants was given to two people chosen at random. In addition, the Maddie’s® Pet Forum winner of $3,000 was also announced! These two people won a grant for their organization from the Weekly… Learn More

Prison training programs using shelter dogs 

Prison training programs with shelter dogs can be transformative. Has your animal organization considered getting involved with a local prison training program but not sure where to start? Or maybe you’re just interested in learning more about what a program like this entails? The recording of the Community Conversation featuring a Prison Training Programs Discussion… Learn More

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