For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence or financial hardship, “no pets allowed” policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the… Learn More

Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Introducing Learning Paths Maddie’s Fund® is proud to introduce Learning Paths, hosted on Maddie’s® University. Each path contains content that covers a single topic so you can discover what you need and get on with your day. Learning Paths are collections… Learn More

Maddie’s Fund® is proud to introduce Learning Paths, hosted on Maddie’s® University. Each path contains content that covers a single topic so you can discover what you need and get on with your day. Learning Paths are collections with thoughtfully self-paced courses and resources on dog and cat behavior, body language, training, shelter care, program… Learn More

When a person loses their home, they experience trauma and grief. Their pet may be their sole source of love and support. For a person experiencing homelessness, losing their pet can make one of the most difficult times in their life even more painful. Yet, with few emergency facilities offering pet-inclusive housing, it’s a decision so… Learn More

Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Maddie’s® Insights: Helping the Helpers – Improving Shelter Staff Well-Being Shelters and foster-based organizations  have shown great resilience, finding innovative ways to save animals despite major challenges. However, many workers face burnout and compassion fatigue, leading some to leave the field.… Learn More

Shelters and rescue groups have shown great resilience, finding innovative ways to save animals despite major challenges. However, many workers face burnout and compassion fatigue, leading some to leave the field. In 2023, Best Friends conducted the largest U.S. survey on shelter staff well-being. Nearly half of respondents reported high compassion satisfaction, and most plan… Learn More

This post originally ran in 2023. Lowering barriers is a key element to attracting and keeping foster caregivers. Kelly Duer, Senior Community Solutions Specialist, here at Maddie’s Fund® spoke with Becky Costner, Executive Director of Let Love Live, a foster-based rescue organization in Wadena, Minnesota, to ask her about their low-barrier foster program. Using a… Learn More

Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. LAST CHANCE: Take this foster program survey for a chance to win a $500 grant! Learning about shelter and rescue organizations’ programs can help us improve how we function, so Maddie’s Fund® is looking to collect information on foster programs across… Learn More

Kitten Season is coming soon, and so is help! Prepare for the kittens with expert guidance from leaders in the field. Join us on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 9AM PT/12PM ET to 1PM PT/4PM ET, for Camp Maddie: Kitten Edition. ​This free, half-day session​ is designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge… Learn More

Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The January Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winner is… Earlier this week, Maddie’s Fund® gave one organization at random a $5,000 grant for attending the January Weekly Community Conversations!  Join us in congratulating Summer Larkihn from Nebraska Humane Society in Omaha,… Learn More