Your Animal Care Expo 2025 discount code
We hope to see you at the Animal Care Expo 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, from April 15-18! Maddie’s Fund® is a proud sponsor of this annual event. Be sure to stop by our booth for say hi, play our new 30th anniversary game and win prizes! Still haven’t registered? Use the code: ThanksToMaddie25 for a $25 discount. This year, people from all facets of animal welfare around the globe will join together to learn about the latest programs, share best practices, gain inspiration, and build lasting connections. Animal...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Building an engaged foster community, pet-inclusive housing and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Learn how to build an engaged foster communityWhether you’re just starting out with your animal organization’s foster program or looking to grow, the next Maddie’s® Monthly Foster Connection is for you! In this presentation on April 3rd at 12pm PT (3pm ET), Stephanie Jackson, Public Information Officer, Louisville Metro Animal Services, will share insights on how she got the #FosterMeLouisville dog foster… Learn More New fact sheet on...
Learn how to build an engaged foster community
Whether you’re just starting out with your animal organization’s foster program or looking to grow, the next Maddie’s® Monthly Foster Connection is for you! In this presentation on April 3rd at 12pm PT (3pm ET), Stephanie Jackson, Public Information Officer, Louisville Metro Animal Services, will share insights on how she got the #FosterMeLouisville dog foster program off the ground, built a thriving online community and engaged foster caregivers. Jackson will also dive into the impact of their field trip program,...
New fact sheet on the importance of pet-inclusive housing
We know that across the country, many people face tough choices due to housing restrictions, often having to give up their pets. In an effort to both show the importance of and help advocate for more pet-inclusive housing, a new fact sheet was just created for the Opportunity Starts at Home Campaign. The sheet shares that only about 9% of all rental housing allows pets without breed, weight, and size. “This research does not specify low-income/subsidized and does not include the use of nonrefundable fees, so likely fewer units meet...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Camp Maddie Kitten Edition recordings, reduce hyperarousal in shelter dogs and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The February Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winner is…Earlier this month, Maddie’s Fund® gave one organization at random a $5,000 grant for attending the February Weekly Community Conversations! Join us in congratulating Jo Lunsford from Kay Turpin Animal Rescue Fund in Lebanon, KY! In addition to the Community Conversation grant, one grant was given away for monthly participation on Maddie’s® Pet Forum. Bravo…...
The February Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winner is…
Earlier this month, Maddie’s Fund® gave one organization at random a $5,000 grant for attending the February Weekly Community Conversations! Join us in congratulating Jo Lunsford from Kay Turpin Animal Rescue Fund in Lebanon, KY! In addition to the Community Conversation grant, one grant was given away for monthly participation on Maddie’s® Pet Forum. Bravo to Mary Garcia from Spring Branch Rescue in Richmond, TX for winning the $3,000 monthly grant. But wait, there’s more! In celebration of Maddie’s...
Behavior Plans to Reduce Hyperarousal in Shelter Dogs: The Impact of Setup and Choice
Canine hyperarousal behaviors like rapid jumping and grabbing are common challenges in animal shelters, impacting dog welfare, adoption prospects, and the safety of both shelter personnel and animals. Without effective intervention, these behaviors can escalate, reducing a dog’s chances of finding and keeping a home. Join us for this month’s installment of Maddie’s® Monthly Behavior Connection on March 27, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM PT (3:00 PM to 3:50 PM ET), which will talk all about Behavior Plans to Reduce...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Camp Maddie Kitten Edition, leadership course and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Hatching Leadership: Live Better, Work BetterLiving better fuels working better, and working better enriches how you live. A new Maddie’s Fund® self-paced course, Hatching Leadership: Live Better, Work Better invites you to reflect on your lived experiences, beliefs and responses to challenges—guiding you to build emotional and physical awareness. By exploring these areas, you’ll uncover new clarity, motivation and purpose that… Learn...
Hatching Leadership: Live Better, Work Better
Living better fuels working better, and working better enriches how you live. A new Maddie’s Fund® self-paced course, Hatching Leadership: Live Better, Work Better invites you to reflect on your lived experiences, beliefs and responses to challenges—guiding you to build emotional and physical awareness. By exploring these areas, you’ll uncover new clarity, motivation and purpose that can transform how you connect with others and contribute at work. Whether you’re a team member or a leader, this course is...
March 2025 Giveaway: Co-sheltering & keeping pets and people together
For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence or financial hardship, “no pets allowed” policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility. By embracing co-sheltering...
