Do free pet adoption events encourage first-time adopters? Survey results from the nation’s largest free pet adoption event suggest they do.

As the number of animal shelters take on the challenge of saving orphaned kittens grows, so does interest in new and more effective techniques for preventing and treating their common health problems.

What kind of training does your shelter provide for the caregivers responsible for orphaned kittens?

Maddie’s Institute is asking veterinarians, administrators, and staff members at United States shelters and rescue groups to take a brief (around 5 minutes) survey about how you care for orphaned kittens.

Got kittens? Then Maddie’s Institute would like 5 minutes of your time!

The National Federation of Humane Societies is asking animal sheltering organizations nationwide to take a short (about 10-minute) survey on what data they collect and how they use it. They’ll be using the information to develop support and training resources.