Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Foster 50, rural community survey and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Join the Foster 50 to increase pet fosteringA strong foster network program can make all the difference for shelters and rescues who want to reduce length of stay and bolster the social, emotional and mental wellbeing of their pets. Join the Foster 50, which is designed to increase pet fostering across the United States. The program has been developed by a coalition of… Learn More Webcast: Exploring factors that influence public engagement of...
Join the Foster 50 to increase pet fostering
A strong foster network program can make all the difference for shelters and rescues who want to reduce length of stay and bolster the social, emotional and mental wellbeing of their pets. Join the Foster 50, which is designed to increase pet fostering across the United States. The program has been developed by a coalition of animal well-being specialists, including PEDIGREE Foundation, Maddie’s Fund, Adopt-a-pet, Petco Love, The Association of Animal Welfare Advancement, Mutual Rescue and Outcomes for Pets...
Webcast: Exploring factors that influence public engagement of adoptable pets on social media
Join us on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 12PM ET/3PM ET for the next installment of “Maddie’s® Insights: Exploring Factors That Influence Public Engagement of Adoptable Pets on Social Media,” presented by Rachel Morrison, PhD, Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. This webcast explores how social media content influences engagement with posts about adoptable animals. It highlights findings from a study analyzing Facebook posts from rural shelters, examining how...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Lost dog prevention, Maddie’s birthday and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Happy birthday, Maddie!Today, we’re celebrating a very special birthday – Maddie, the little dog who sparked a big revolution (her actual birthday is April 26). She was spunky, full of heart and the inspiration behind everything we do. And this year, her birthday feels extra meaningful as we also mark the 30th anniversary of Maddie’s Fund®! When… Learn More “Lost Dog Prevention” course will help keep dogs safeDogs go...
“Lost Dog Prevention” course will help keep dogs safe
Dogs go missing every day. They run out front doors, slip their collars on walks, jump through window screens and push through gates. They are scared by fireworks, storms or unfamiliar people. They’re excited by children playing or cats in the front yard. In “Lost Dog Prevention,” a new self-paced course on Maddie’s® University, you’ll learn about keeping a dog safe in new environments as well as during frightening or exciting situations. The course is designed for adopters and foster caregivers as...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Multiplying donor dollars, celebrating Maddie and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How to multiply existing donor dollars for veterinary care in your communityOn April 22, the Open Door Veterinary Collective webcast series presents, “How to Multiply Existing Donor Dollars for Veterinary Care in Your Community.” The 30-minute webcast will share the statistics that describe the crisis in accessing veterinary care from a credit and cash-flow perspective and offer practical solutions to help pet families pay for veterinary… Learn...
How to multiply existing donor dollars for veterinary care in your community
On April 22, the Open Door Veterinary Collective webcast series presents, “How to Multiply Existing Donor Dollars for Veterinary Care in Your Community.” The 30-minute webcast will share the statistics that describe the crisis in accessing veterinary care from a credit and cash-flow perspective and offer practical solutions to help pet families pay for veterinary care over time, at your clinic or with clinics in your community. Additionally, research will be presented that demonstrates that these expanded payment options offer the...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Animal Care Expo, celebrating Maddie and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Come see us at Animal Care Expo next week!The countdown to Vegas is on! In just a few short days, professionals from the well-being space will gather in Las Vegas from April 15-18 for Animal Care Expo. The conference, hosted by Humane World for Animals (formerly Humane Society of the United States), is jam-packed with must-sees. One of those must-sees is the debut of… Learn More April 2025 Giveaway: Celebrating Maddie and the pets who inspire...
Come see us at Animal Care Expo next week!
The countdown to Vegas is on! In just a few short days, professionals from the well-being space will gather in Las Vegas from April 15-18 for Animal Care Expo. The conference, hosted by Humane World for Animals (formerly Humane Society of the United States), is jam-packed with must-sees. One of those must-sees is the debut of the Maddie’s Timeline Game! Created in honor of the 30th anniversary of Maddie’s Fund®, you’ll test your knowledge of the impact and history of the foundation by putting milestones in order...
April 2025 Giveaway: Celebrating Maddie and the pets who inspire us!
April is a special month-it’s Maddie’s birthday! Maddie, a beloved Miniature Schnauzer, is the heart and soul behind Maddie’s Fund®. Her unconditional love and joyful spirit inspired Dave and Cheryl Duffield to make her a promise: if they ever had any money, they would use it to help companion animals and the people who love them, so they could experience the same joy they had with Maddie. That promise became Maddie’s Fund, and for 30 years, her legacy has fueled a movement to create a more humane world for pets...
