We’ve launched! Maddie’s Fund has been tidying up to bring you a newly refreshed Maddie’s Pet Forum (MPF), where connecting with others is now easier than ever before. Check out all of the new features and benefits that you will now experience upon logging in to MPF. Improved site experience Faster load times… need we say more?… Learn More
When Burlington Animal Services (BAS) in Burlington, NC, received the Pet Foster Stimulus Grant from Maddie’s Fund, they already had a strong foster base. But, thanks to Maddie, their large foster program grew even bigger! The grant gave them a confidence boost to serve additional fosters that wanted to help, including local university students. “We… Learn More
Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Kristen Hassen receives the 2020 Maddie Hero Award We’re thrilled to present the 2020 Maddie Hero Award to Kristen Hassen for her innovative ideas, progressive thinking and lifesaving actions. The Maddie Hero Award recognizes and honors the “top… Learn More
We’re thrilled to present the 2020 Maddie Hero Award to Kristen Hassen for her innovative ideas, progressive thinking and lifesaving actions. The Maddie Hero Award recognizes and honors the “top dog” in communities that are advancing the welfare of companion animals in the United States in creative and bold ways. The award is presented with… Learn More
We’ve been tidying up to bring you a refreshing experience upon using our website and tools! You’ll notice a whole new look and feel on our main Maddie’s Fund® website that highlights more about who we are, our work, ways for you to learn and connect as well as resources to help increase your lifesaving.… Learn More
Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Is your animal welfare organization looking to increase adoptions? This webcast recording may help! Want to increase adoptions? One way to do so may be thinking about what pets you aren’t allowing to go home, and revisiting your… Learn More
Want to increase adoptions? One way to do so may be thinking about what pets you aren’t allowing to go home, and revisiting your policies. Is it time we start empowering adopters to take home pets with illnesses, injuries and behavioral problems to allow them to grow, heal and recover? Monica Frenden from Austin Pets… Learn More
Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Boost your animal welfare organization’s return-to-owner rates with Animal Care Officers When trying to boost your animal welfare organization’s return-to-owner (RTO) rates, Animal Care Officers (ACO) can play big role. Adam Ricci, Vice President of the National Animal… Learn More
When trying to boost your animal welfare organization’s return-to-owner (RTO) rates, Animal Care Officers (ACO) can play big role. Adam Ricci, Vice President of the National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA), and Director of Operations at Palm Valley Animal Society in Edinburg, TX, shares how animal welfare organization’s field officers can help increase RTO… Learn More
The eviction crisis has been on the forefront of the animal welfare industry’s focus over the past several months. While renters have already been facing challenges finding pet-friendly housing, many are now finding themselves on the brink of eviction. In response, animal welfare organizations are preparing for a surge of housing instability and as a… Learn More