Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day, Community Conversations is moving and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. July 10 was 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.… Learn More Weekly Community ConversationsWe’re taking July off. See you Wednesday, August 5!Register now...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Community Conversations is moving, lost pet prevention courses and more!
Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Community Conversations is moving to Wednesdays!Mark your calendars! We’re excited to share that Maddie’s® Community Conversations will now be held on Wednesdays at 11am PT/ 2pm PT starting August 5! These webcasts will continue to be a collaborative place to connect with peers in the animal well-being industry, share exciting new programs and research on a variety of topics including foster, access… Learn More Lost pet prevention...
Community Conversations is moving to Wednesdays!
Mark your calendars! We’re excited to share that Maddie’s® Community Conversations will now be held on Wednesdays at 11am PT/ 2pm PT starting August 5! These webcasts will continue to be a collaborative place to connect with peers in the animal well-being industry, share exciting new programs and research on a variety of topics including foster, access to veterinary and behavior care, community partnerships and more. Plus, each webcast you attend (live or on-demand) gives you a chance to win up to $10,000...
Lost pet prevention courses
Fourth of July is a popular time for pets to go missing. Fireworks can sometimes cause even the calmest of pets to escape. We have two lost pet prevention courses to help minimize lost dogs and cats, not only on the summer holiday but all year long. In “Lost Dog Prevention,” a 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. All videos and infographics in the course can be utilized by animal welfare...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Healing emotionally after an animal bite, veterinary guides from Open Door and more!
Happy Monday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Healing emotionally after an animal biteAnimal bites are an expected risk and emotionally impactful part of shelter work. Beyond the physical injury, a bite can trigger fear, shame, guilt, loss of confidence and even long-term avoidance of certain animals or situations. A new course authored by Valerie Bogie, “After the Bite: Healing Emotionally,” on Maddie’s® University, aims to help. This… Learn More Increase access to veterinary care...
Healing emotionally after an animal bite
Animal bites are an expected risk and emotionally impactful part of shelter work. Beyond the physical injury, a bite can trigger fear, shame, guilt, loss of confidence and even long-term avoidance of certain animals or situations. A new course authored by Valerie Bogie, “After the Bite: Healing Emotionally,” on Maddie’s® University, aims to help. This course provides a trauma-informed, practical framework for shelter staff and volunteers to emotionally recover after a bite occurs. Participants will learn how to process...
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Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Disaster response for animal control, veterinary guides from Open Door and more!
Happy Monday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Disaster response for animal controlWe know that animals are part of every community, and all communities are subject to disaster at some point. Animal Control Officers (ACOs) play a vital role in disaster response, often serving as the first line of support for displaced animals and impacted communities. Our new online self-paced course, “Disaster Response for Animal Control,” provides… Learn More The May Weekly Community Conversations grant...
Disaster response for animal control
We know that animals are part of every community, and all communities are subject to disaster at some point. Animal Control Officers (ACOs) play a vital role in disaster response, often serving as the first line of support for displaced animals and impacted communities. Our new online self-paced course, “Disaster Response for Animal Control,” provides the knowledge and tools necessary to respond effectively to emergencies while prioritizing the safety of both people and animals. After successfully completing this course you will...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Behavior assessments in shelters, veterinary guides from Open Door and more!
Happy Monday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Behavior Assessments in Shelters: Building Better Outcomes for DogsWe hope you can join our June Maddie’s® Monthly Behavior Connection webcast with Vanly Griffith, Dog Behavior Coordinator at SICSA in Dayton, OH. This call will be all about organizations developing a structured system to get to know the dogs in their care. Structured dog behavior assessments help shelters shift from reacting to behavior concerns after… Learn More 2 resources from...
