Happy #MaddieMonday! We have apprenticeships, conference discounts and more! Why animal welfare organizations should fail fast and often, leverage volunteers and make data driven decisions When it comes to running an animal welfare organization, it’s important to have “the right people in the right seats on the bus.” Those are wise words from Carol Novello,… Learn More
Lionel was a very young kitten when he was found in a bush on a rainy day. Barb, a volunteer of Allen County SPCA, took Lionel in as a foster. At one point, he stopped eating and began to decline. Barb knew that Lionel would do much better if he had some siblings around. She asked… Learn More
When it comes to running an animal welfare organization, it’s important to have “the right people in the right seats on the bus.” Those are wise words from Carol Novello, a Maddie Hero Award recipient and President of Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV). After taking some time off from a tech career, Novello found herself… Learn More
It’s now time to register for the American Pets Alive! Conference! We are happy to announce our continued partnership with the AmPA! Conference. This year’s conference will be held February 2 – 4, 2019, at the AT&T Hotel & Conference Center in Austin, TX. Over the course of three days, attendees will gain access to… Learn More
Happy #MaddieMonday! Here’s your round-up for the past week. Life lessons from a pink rescue puppy Meet Piglet, the special needs dog whose story became a teaching tool for a third grade teacher in Massachusetts. Piglet, a deaf and blind Dachshund Chihuahua mix, is the son of a pair of two dapple colored parents. When… Learn More
Patches the Dachshund had 70 percent of her skull removed, but you’d never know it by looking at her. Four years ago, Patches had a bump on top of her head. Her owner, Danielle Dymeck kept an eye on it as it continued to grow. Turns out it was a life-threatening tumor. It was pressing… Learn More
Meet Piglet, the special needs dog whose story became a teaching tool for a third grade teacher in Massachusetts. Piglet, a deaf and blind Dachshund Chihuahua mix, is the son of a pair of two dapple colored parents. When two dapple dogs breed, there is a 25% chance of each puppy being “double dapple,” which… Learn More
How would you like to provide amazing support to your foster caregivers and adopters from day one? Maddie’s® Pet Assistant (MPA) does this for you and we have a webcast, How the Maddie’s® Pet Assistant App is Revolutionizing Support for Pet Foster and Adoptive Homes on November 6 at 6pm PT/9pm ET to tell you all about… Learn More
Here’s your #MaddieMonday roundup to kick off Halloween week! You don’t have to reinvent the wheel to save more pets It may feel a little like stealing. But when it comes to saving the lives of animals, borrowing ideas from other organizations is a great way to achieve your mission. “We are always stealing and… Learn More
Lilly Mae is set to make history as Oregon’s first court appointed special advocate, or CASA dog. She was brought to a shelter via a puppy mill after it was discovered she had a heart murmur. Northwest Boxer Rescue saved her, and after six months in foster care, she was adopted by Shanney Star. Now,… Learn More