Come join us at Animal Care Expo!
In just two short weeks, from April 19-22, some of us will be reuniting for the first time in two-plus years at Animal Care Expo! To say we are excited and a little nervous (socializing, what’s that?), is an understatement. The conference, hosted by the Humane Society of the United States, is jam-packed with must-sees. And if you are unable to make it to Orlando, FL this year, there is a virtual component at well. But for those making journey to Florida, we hope you have earmarked a couple of things: On Tuesday, April 19 at 3:30 PM ET,...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free tools, shorter lengths of stay, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 6 free tools for your animal welfare organizationWhen you’re trying to keep people and pets together, the power of free resources can be significant. From marketing to project management and media pitching, a quick Google search will help you find a variety of free options that work for your organization. Below are just a handful of examples that can help you work… Learn More Jacksonville Humane Society’s whole-shelter approach to shortening...
6 free tools for your animal welfare organization
When you’re trying to keep people and pets together, the power of free resources can be significant. From marketing to project management and media pitching, a quick Google search will help you find a variety of free options that work for your organization. Below are just a handful of examples that can help you work more efficiently while helping as many families as possible. We’d love to hear your favorites! Canva – Canva is free for nonprofits! This user-friendly design tool is a favorite among animal...
Jacksonville Humane Society’s whole-shelter approach to shortening length of stay
Since winning the Get ‘em Home Challenge in 2018, Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) continues to innovate, whittling days off the average length of shelter stays for both dogs and cats. At a time when length of stay appears to be increasing nationally, JHS’s length of stay for cats has decreased from 29 days in 2018 to 17 days in 2022, while their length of stay for dogs went from 12 to 11 days. How did they do it? “It isn’t just marketing,” says Lindsay Layendecker, JHS’s Director of Community...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Going live on social, We Foster Huddles and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 7 tips for going live on social media during shelter and rescue emergenciesLive streaming on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram can help you create connections with supporters and get the word out quickly during shelter and rescue emergencies, but the prospect of live video can feel daunting. However, creating a successful live stream doesn’t need to be complicated. Jennifer Held, Operations Manager for Norfolk Animal… Learn More...
7 tips for going live on social media during shelter and rescue emergencies
Live streaming on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram can help you create connections with supporters and get the word out quickly during shelter and rescue emergencies, but the prospect of live video can feel daunting. However, creating a successful live stream doesn’t need to be complicated. Jennifer Held, Operations Manager for Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center in Norfolk, VA, has been using Facebook Live regularly, to communicate urgent needs and introduce pets who need fosters and adopters. “We...
Registration is open for the We Foster Huddles
The countdown to the We Foster Huddles is on! With the first huddle just two weeks away, now is the time to register and save the date(s). Each Wednesday in April at 11aPT/2pET, we’ll be huddling about different fostering practices for 60 minutes. You only have to register once to access all four huddles live or on-demand, and you don’t have to be part of the We Foster Challenge to join. Weekly email reminders will be sent out with that week’s discussions. Below is the line-up. Wednesday, April 6 Practice: Foster Program and...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: 2022 conferences, Maddie’s Pet Forum and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Weigh-in on the latest Maddie’s Pet Forum postsHave you been to Maddie’s® Pet Forum lately? The online hub for animal welfare professionals is the place to go to ask questions, give advice, share a success story and network with others in the field. You’ll likely find someone who has been where you have been, and who can impart their learnings onto you.… Learn More Mark your calendars for these 4 conferencesIn-person conferences are...
Mark your calendars for these 4 conferences
In-person conferences are back! We know many of you haven’t seen some of your peers since 2019 and are eager to get back to it. This is just a sampling of what’s to come as some organizations are still ironing out details of their offerings. Animal Care ExpoWhen: April 19-22, 2022Where: Orlando, FL The Humane Society of the United States is back with nearly 100 professional development sessions in-person and select live-streamed sessions for a virtual audience. Dr. Lila Miller, the “mother of shelter medicine,” will be...
Weigh-in on the latest Maddie’s Pet Forum posts
Have you been to Maddie’s® Pet Forum lately? The online hub for animal welfare professionals is the place to go to ask questions, give advice, share a success story and network with others in the field. You’ll likely find someone who has been where you have been, and who can impart their learnings onto you. Whether you have advice to give or have the same question yourself, here’s a round-up of some recent posts. We’d love if you’re contribute or share your successes with your peers! Volunteer trainingsWith...
