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 polishing,” says Sharon Harmon, CEO of the Oregon Humane Society (OHS) and Maddie Hero Award recipient. “We can all learn… Learn More

What comes to mind when you hear Spayathon event? If you’re thinking, “a lot of work, but big rewards,” you’re absolutely right. Add in the location of Puerto Rico and you’d get “hot, sticky and sweaty” to be exact. At least that’s how Dr. Laurie Peek of Maddie’s Fund® Executive Leadership Team described Round 1… Learn More

Here’s your #MaddieMonday roundup to kick off your week! How foster field trips saved a dog named Kathy Is there anything you haven’t tried to save your long-stay dogs who are getting kennel-stressed? Read Kathy’s story and see if what helped her will work for your dogs, too. As Kathy’s stay at Louisville Metro Animal… Learn More

Nono is an adorable French bulldog. Between naps and eating, he finds time in his busy schedule to foster kittens. He spends his days socializing his kittens by playing with them. He also grooms them to help them look their best. His human is Megan Noes, who just so happens to be manager of the… Learn More

So… you want a grant? Don’t miss the next Innovation Grants cycle! The application window will be open from October 22 – 29, 2018. As a reminder, Maddie’s Fund® is offering up to $5,000 to implement a new program at your shelter or rescue organization that will advance lifesaving. We are looking for applications that… Learn More

Is there anything you haven’t tried to save your long-stay dogs who are getting kennel-stressed? Read Kathy’s story and see if what helped her will work for your dogs, too. As Kathy’s stay at Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) crept beyond 80 days, multiple signs of kennel stress began to appear: jumping, frantic barking at… Learn More

Our hearts go out to those affected by Hurricane Michael on this #MaddieMonday. We have created a special information group on Maddie’s Pet Forum for those affected. Learn more below. Hurricane Michael Information group on Maddie’s® Pet Forum In an effort to support those affected by Hurricane Michael, we have created a new public group… Learn More

We have a saying: Pets are “rescued by love, and saved by shelter medicine.” No kitty illustrates that quite as well as Insta-famous cat Smush, who has been part of #FeelGoodFriday once before, when we shared her powerful (but tiny!) story. To recap: A tiny little kitten with a cleft palate came into a Florida… Learn More

Are you a leader in animal welfare looking to take your lifesaving skills to the next level? Maddie’s® Executive Leader Fellowship has two exciting opportunities for you! We are now accepting applications for two fellowships – one at Austin Pets Alive! and Austin Animal Center, and one at Humane Society Silicon Valley. Maddie’s® Executive Leader Fellowship is… Learn More

Take what you think you know about the history of animal sheltering and throw it out the window. Susan Houser, the author of the popular blog, Out the Front Door, recently published her book, Prodigal Pets, which dives deep into the history of animal sheltering and the origin of the no-kill movement. For example, in… Learn More