Watch any of the We Foster Huddles on-demand
Whether you missed one or want to re-watch for some tangible ideas, you can watch any of the four We Foster Huddles on-demand at your convenience! Below is the lineup. If you have questions or want access to resources mentioned on any of them, head over to Maddie’s® Pet Forum where you’ll find everything you need (and more!) Huddle 1: Watch now Practice: Foster Program and Processes/Policies are Equitable and Inclusive of the Entire CommunitySpeakers: Jackie Noble (San Diego Humane Society) and Alysia Martinez (Pensacola...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: The We Foster Challenge starts, CARE receives a grant and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Happy birthday, Maddie!Tuesday we celebrated the little dog who started a revolution. She was bold, feisty and not afraid to take chances. Although she is no longer with us, we continue to give thanks to Maddie in the form of grants, resources and in everything we do. We know she’d be insanely proud of the work you… Learn More Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity receives $1.7M grant, #ThanksToMaddieLast week, Maddie’s Fund awarded a...
Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity receives $1.7M grant, #ThanksToMaddie
Last week, Maddie’s Fund awarded a $1.7 million grant to Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE). This three-year grant will support the expansion of their CARE Centers by adding five to ten centers each year. CARE is a national nonprofit whose mission is to prioritize and amplify Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) voices using narratives, research, and community-centered investments. Using this multidisciplinary approach, CARE seeks to inspire all organizations to be more inclusive and less biased in an effort to...
Happy birthday, Maddie!
Today we celebrate the little dog who started a revolution. She was bold, feisty and not afraid to take chances. Although she is no longer with us, we continue to give thanks to Maddie in the form of grants, resources and in everything we do. We know she’d be insanely proud of the work you all are doing and how far we’ve come as a field. Please join us in wishing her a happy birthday. We’d love to hear your favorite #ThanksToMaddie story on social or Maddie’s® Pet Forum! And, if you haven’t read her...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: National Calls, online apprenticeships and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Are you registered for the National Calls?We are three months in to the grant giveaways during the National Calls, and we’ve only just begun! If you’re not already familiar, these Monday and Friday calls started early in the pandemic, as a way to come together when we had to be apart. They have grown to be a lifeline for many, with… Learn More Coming soon: Summer online apprenticeships from Maddie’s Fund®Applications for the...
Are you registered for the National Calls?
We are three months in to the grant giveaways during the National Calls, and we’ve only just begun! If you’re not already familiar, these Monday and Friday calls started early in the pandemic, as a way to come together when we had to be apart. They have grown to be a lifeline for many, with organizations learning from each other and connecting with each other online and off. And now, Maddie’s Fund® is offering grants just for participating. All you have to do is attend and sign-up for the random drawing. (Please note...
Eating for Good Skin & Coat
Sure, your loving dog may sport a huge heart in terms of sweetness, but his skin reigns supreme size wise. The skin represents up to one-fourth of his total body weight — a fact that may drive home a greater need to pay attention to what you’re putting into your canine pal’s food bowl. “Nutrition plays an important role in the health of the skin and other organs,” says Dr. Joseph Bartges, a professor of veterinary medicine and nutrition at the University of Georgia in Athens. “Often a sign of inadequate or...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Share foster resources, engaging online groups, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Share your best foster resources with your peers!Every month, Maddie’s® Pet Forum conducts resource drives. This month the focus is on foster care! These resources can be an invaluable tool for your organization. No need to reinvent the wheel when someone else has already done it! Are you looking for inspiration for a new foster handbook? We got you covered. Looking for… Learn More How one of the nation’s highest-volume foster programs is...
Share your best foster resources with your peers!
Every month, Maddie’s® Pet Forum conducts resource drives. This month the focus is on foster care! These resources can be an invaluable tool for your organization. No need to reinvent the wheel when someone else has already done it! Are you looking for inspiration for a new foster handbook? We got your covered. Looking for a foster agreement? Look no further. Need foster day trip guidance? We’ve got that! There are currently 78 foster resources available and we want more! And for an extra incentive (other than the gift of...
How one of the nation’s highest-volume foster programs is engaging foster caregivers online
Cincinnati Animal CARE Humane Society has one of the largest foster programs in the country, placing over 4,600 pets in foster homes in 2021. How did they do it? A major secret to their success is the thriving Facebook group they created to facilitate communication with foster caregivers. Since its creation in September 2020, the group has grown in leaps and bounds. Today, over 1,900 members submit about 20 posts per day. Not only does the group enable foster staff to better support and communicate with foster caregivers, they use...
