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
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, NE! In addition to the Community Conversation grant, one grant was given away for monthly participation on Maddie’s® Pet Forum. Bravo to Tyrone… Learn More
As Maddie’s Fund®‘s 30th anniversary celebration continues, to talk about supporting people and pets in your communities. Community sheltering focuses on extending care and resources beyond the shelter to keep pets and people together. The more we help people—especially those facing housing insecurity, financial hardship, or crisis—the fewer animals end up in shelters. Pop over… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Special webcast: How Much Do You Know About Bird Flu? You probably have seen recent news about cats infected by H5N1 avian influenza virus, but how much do you know about bird flu? Join us on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at… Learn More
Maddie’s® Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. Join us on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 12PM PT/3PM ET for “Can Trauma-Informed Care Support Behavior Modification Efforts for Dogs?” Claire Corridan, BVMSPhD, MRCVS will present. This talk explores the aspects of Trauma-Informed Care for… Learn More
You probably have seen recent news about cats infected by H5N1 avian influenza virus. Join us on Tuesday, February 11 at 12PM PT/3PM ET for the webcast, “How Much Do You Know About Bird Flu?” hosted by Drs. Cynda Crawford and Julie Levy. Can this virus spread from cat-to-cat? Can cats spread infection to people?… Learn More