The adoption process is the final step in finding new homes for shelter pets. It begins with getting to know the pet, writing a narrative and posting photos/video, continues to making a match with a potential adopter and ends with sending the pet home with an adopter and providing support. The brand new Maddie’s® University… Learn More
July 10 is Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day. Dr. Miller is known for her trailblazing leadership and purposeful dedication to the field of veterinary shelter medicine. If you are one of the millions of people that have adopted a dog or cat over the last three decades, you have Dr. Miller to thank. Dr.… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Peoria County Animal Protection Services shares its winning Return to Home program With more pets going missing on Fourth of July than any other day of the year, having a Return to Home program is imperative to keeping pets and people together.… Learn More
With more pets going missing on Fourth of July than any other day of the year, having a Return to Home program is imperative to keeping pets and people together. This post originally was published in May 2023. Looking to improve your return to home rates at your animal organization? Return to Home Challenge Overall Winner,… Learn More
Last Monday, Maddie’s Fund® gave two organizations a $2,500 grant for attending the May Weekly Community Conversations! A total of $5,000 in grants was given to two people chosen at random. Additionally, the Maddie’s® Pet Forum winner of $3,000 was also announced! Two people won a grant for their organization from the Weekly Community Conversations… Learn 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 shelter Since Fourth of July is a stressful time for shelter pets, we’re republishing this blog from 2018. Here’s how one shelter kept their dogs calm during fireworks. It was… Learn More
Since Fourth of July is a stressful time for shelter pets, we’re republishing this blog from 2018. Here’s how one shelter kept their dogs calm during fireworks. It was the Fourth of July, and both of the shelters run by Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) were full. Fireworks displays, a notorious trigger for… Learn More
Neonatal kitten care has seen significant advancements over the last decade. At the same time, social media had created thousands of influencers sharing information on the best ways to save these little ones. This information is often conflicting. In 2023, several major shelter medicine programs and animal advocacy groups updated their guidelines for caring for… Learn More
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Maddie’s Fund is hiring a Senior Education Specialist Please note: The application period for this opportunity has closed. If you are looking to join a new team and work within a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity. Maddie’s Fund® is looking to… Learn More
Please note: The application period for this opportunity has closed. If you are looking to join a new team and work within a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity. Maddie’s Fund® is looking to hire an experienced Senior Education Specialist who will become part of the Education Team within the Foundation. If you are interested in… Learn More