Are you currently subscribed to the Maddie’s Fund mailing list? If so, we want to make sure our emails are still valuable to you. In the spirit of spring cleaning, we’ve revamped our mailing list form and kindly ask that you take two minutes to update your preferences  ASAP. If you’re not currently subscribed and would like to be, you can easily do so on the same… Learn More

Humane Society of the United State’s Animal Care Expo is virtual once again this year and we hope to see you there! With 40 development sessions, you are bound to walk away with new perspectives, ideas and inspiration. What’s more, all sessions will be available on-demand after the conference. From April 21 through April 23,… Learn More

Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Pets across the US are returning home thanks to the No Place Like Home Challenge The No Place Like Home Challenge is halfway over and the success stories are already in.  Over on Maddie’s® Pet Forum, several Challenge participants have been… Learn More

We are halfway through the No Place Like Home Challenge and Best Friends Animal Society is going to check in with several participants of the Challenge tonight. Register now for the town hall this evening at 6:00pm EST. Even if you are not participating in the Challenge, anyone can benefit from attending. Let’s Get Them… Learn More

The No Place Like Home Challenge is halfway over and the success stories are already in.  Over on Maddie’s Pet Forum, several Challenge participants have been sharing what’s been working for them. Please, share your successes and ideas, too! While the Challenge is a fun competition, the ultimate goal is to get more pets back home.    Carla M… Learn More

Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Save the date: Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with Ed Jamison on March 23 at 12p PT Join us for a brand-new series of open, informal 30-minute conversations and Q+A with various DEI leaders, hosted by our own Mary Ippoliti-Smith.… Learn More

Does your organization’s mission statement reflect the current work you’re doing in your community?   On a recent Shelter and Rescue Support call, Mandy Evans, Executive Director of Better Together Animal Alliance (formerly Panhandle Animal Shelter) shared that their mission statement no longer represented their organization. In fact, she stopped sharing it because she didn’t like it.    It read: “To diminish… Learn More

In-depth discussions about diversity, equity and inclusion from those with lived experiences? Yes, please! That’s what you get with our brand-new series, Maddie’s® Candid Conversations. Each segment includes an open, informal 30-mintute conversation with various speakers hosted by our own Mary Ippoliti-Smith. Learn and be inspired by each speaker’s journey promoting diversity, equity and inclusion… Learn More

Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Apply by Friday! Maddie’s® University Spring Catalog: Online Apprenticeships We have three brand new online apprenticeships for spring! Each apprenticeship is four weeks long and is made up of a combination of self-paced learning and four 90-minute weekly… Learn More