Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Understanding tribal sovereignty, Maddie’s Tail Wag and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Understanding tribal sovereignty and jurisdiction for animal welfare professionalsEffective and respectful partnerships with Tribal Nations require more than good intentions, they demand a foundational understanding of history, law and culture. Join us on Wednesday, October 29 at 12PM PT / 3PM ET for a special two-hour webcast designed for animal well-being professionals working alongside and in partnership with Tribal communities. Through the guidance… Learn...
Understanding tribal sovereignty and jurisdiction for animal welfare professionals
Effective and respectful partnerships with Tribal Nations require more than good intentions, they demand a foundational understanding of history, law and culture. Join us on Wednesday, October 29 at 12PM PT / 3PM ET for a special two-hour webcast designed for animal well-being professionals working alongside and in partnership with Tribal communities. Through the guidance of Karen Diver—former White House Special Assistant to President Obama for Native American Affairs and a national leader in tribal governance—participants will...
A new version of Maddie’s Tail Wag is now available!
Maddie’s® Tail Wag is back with a brand-new edition! This fun and educational activity book is for kids ages 7–10, designed to spark empathy, creativity and a love for animals. In this new edition, kids can follow the journey of Wiggle and Waggle, a homeless dog and cat on their journey from the streets to the shelter to a foster home and finally, an adoptive home! Along the way, they will find mazes, word scrambles, a dog treat recipe and more, to keep them engaged. This free, downloadable PDF is perfect for parents, teachers...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: October webcasts, new webcast series and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Mark your calendars for these upcoming webcastsThe last half of October is filled with plenty of learning opportunities for all! And, if any webcast doesn’t work with your schedule, be sure to register anyways as a recording will be sent to you. Integrated Operations for Greater Access to Care October 21, 2025 at 12PM PT/3PM ET In just 30 minutes, you’ll hear… Learn More Beyond the Page: Meet the Authors Shaping DEI in Veterinary...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Learning Paths, transport barriers and more!
Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Find your perfect fit: Choose your Learning Path on Maddie’s UniversityWhether you’re just starting out in animal well-being or looking to level up your skills, our updated Learning Paths page on Maddie’s University® takes all the guesswork out of what to learn and sets you up for success. Each path contains content that covers a single topic so you can discover what you need and… Learn More How Field Officers are addressing pet...
Find your perfect fit: Choose your Learning Path on Maddie’s University
Whether you’re just starting out in animal well-being or looking to level up your skills, our updated Learning Paths page on Maddie’s University® takes all the guesswork out of what to learn and sets you up for success. Each path contains content that covers a single topic so you can discover what you need and get on with your day. BehaviorEverything you wanted to know about behavior! A series of collections with self-paced courses and resources on dog and cat behavior, body language, training, shelter care, program...
How Field Officers are addressing pet transport barriers directly in the community
Access to pet care isn’t always as simple as scheduling an appointment. For many families, transportation is one of the biggest barriers standing between their pets and the care they need. If you haven’t already done so, we recommend watching the webcast recording, “How Field Officers are addressing transport barriers directly in the community.” In this webcast, animal well-being specialists shared how animal control officers are integrating pet transport into their work to keep pets with their families. Speakers...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Using social media for foster placements, anxiety medications for shelter pets and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Shelter practices & barriers in the use of anxiety medications and alternativesJoin us on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 12PM ET/3PM ET for the next installment of “Maddie’s® Insights: Shelter Practices & Barriers in the Use of Anxiety Medications & Alternatives,” presented by Bailey Eagan, PhD, MSc., Director of Research with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Fear, anxiety and stress… Learn...
Shelter practices & barriers in the use of anxiety medications and alternatives
Join us on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 12PM ET/3PM ET for the next installment of “Maddie’s® Insights: Shelter Practices & Barriers in the Use of Anxiety Medications & Alternatives,” presented by Bailey Eagan, PhD, MSc., Director of Research with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Fear, anxiety and stress are common challenges for cats and dogs in shelter environments, yet little is known about how shelters use psychoactive medications and non-medication alternatives to...
Social media that delivers — how digital engagement boosts foster placements
Let’s face it: people spend hours scrolling social feeds. Why not turn that scroll into a shelter-to-home journey? Our 2024 National Foster Survey spotlights social media as a powerhouse for foster recruitment. Here’s how to post smarter—and fill more foster homes faster. Shelters that ramp up their social media activity see real results: high activity organizations posting 10 or more times per week place a median of 350 pets in foster care, while low activity shelters posting just 0–4 times manage only 151...
