Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day, short survey and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Today (July 10) is Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day!July 10 is Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day. Dr. Miller is known for her trailblazing leadership and purposeful dedication to the field of veterinary shelter medicine. If you are one of the millions of people that have adopted a dog or cat over the last three decades, you have Dr. Miller to thank. Dr.… Learn More Community Conversations surveyWe would love your feedback on this short survey to...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Well-being practices, free photo library and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. New free self-paced course available with practices for well-being and productivityAre you ready to reignite your passion, reclaim your energy and revolutionize your approach to work? The new self-paced course, The Journey You Own: Practices for Wellbeing and Productivity, on Maddie’s® University will help you do just that! This course will help you break free from the draining cycle of reactive responses and embrace a… Learn More...
New free self-paced course available with practices for well-being and productivity
Are you ready to reignite your passion, reclaim your energy and revolutionize your approach to work? The new self-paced course, The Journey You Own: Practices for Wellbeing and Productivity, on Maddie’s® University will help you do just that! This course will help you break free from the draining cycle of reactive responses and embrace a more dynamic and fulfilling path. In this immersive introductory course, you will embark on a journey to explore the depths of your reactions, actions, and emotions, while cultivating a sense of...
PetsAndPeoplePhotos.org helps animal welfare organizations deepen community connections
HeARTs Speak and Maddie’s Fund® are excited to announce the launch of PetsandPeoplePhotos.org, a free stock image library created for animal well-being (welfare) organizations aimed at increasing inclusivity and providing a welcoming environment for all community members. The project’s launch earlier this month was made possible by a two-year $84,700 grant to HeARTs Speak from Maddie’s Fund, a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free stock library, calming the canines and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Community celebrates Independence Day by “Calming the Canines” at their local animal shelterWe’re republishing this blog from 2018 since Fourth of July is a stressful time for shelter pets. Here’s how one shelter kept their dogs calm during fireworks. It was the Fourth of July, and both of the shelters run by Maricopa County Animal Care & Control were full. Fireworks displays, a notorious trigger for canine… Learn More...
Community celebrates Independence Day by ‘Calming the Canines’ at their local shelter
We’re republishing this blog from 2018 since Fourth of July is a stressful time for shelter pets. Here’s how one shelter kept their dogs calm during fireworks. It was the Fourth of July, and both of the shelters run by Maricopa County Animal Care & Control were full. Fireworks displays, a notorious trigger for canine anxiety, were scheduled in the areas surrounding both buildings. Worse, history had shown that the packed shelters would take in large numbers of dogs during and after the celebration. They could easily have...
Check out these hot posts on Maddie’s Pet Forum
Summer is hot and so is the activity on Maddie’s® Pet Forum! We rounded up several recent posts that you may find useful or that you may want to contribute to. Happy reading! Quick fundraising ideasRaffles for stunning handmade items, supply drive with a donation jar and t-shirt fundraisers are just a few of the examples that were shared. Retaining and engaging employees with intentional leadershipJosé Ocaño, Founder and CEO of Hatching, gave an inspiring and heartfelt presentation on leading with radical acceptance,...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free racial equity course, PetSmart spay/neuter policy and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. CARE launches racial equity course scholarships in honor of JuneteenthCompanions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) is offering its Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) virtual course free of charge during the month of June. This $800 scholarship honors the federal holiday Juneteenth. Juneteenth (June 19th), is the US federal holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. These scholarships are made… Learn More...
CARE launches racial equity course scholarships in honor of Juneteenth
Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) is offering its Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) virtual course free of charge during the month of June. This $800 scholarship honors the federal holiday Juneteenth. Juneteenth (June 19th), is the US federal holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. These scholarships are made possible thanks to the generous funding of national animal welfare foundation Maddie’s Fund®. CARE is a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) run national...
PetSmart makes bold change to spay/neuter policy
Animals staying in shelters longer, staffing shortages and lack of access to veterinary care have driven animal shelters and rescue organizations to find new ways to move animals out of the shelter and into homes prior to spaying/neutering. That’s why starting in July 2023, PetSmart Charities is waiving the requirement for puppies and kittens (under 6 months) to be altered prior to participating in in-store adoption events or being housed in PetSmart Adoption Centers. This spay/neuter waiver will be piloted through the end...
