Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Animal Care Expo, dog behavior courses and more!
Happy Monday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Please note: we’ll be at Animal Care Expo this week, so we’ll be taking a break from the blog the rest of this week. Be sure to come say hi at our booth if you’re at Expo! Two new dog behavior courses are now available on Maddie’s UniversityWe’re excited to share that Assessing Dog Behavior Through Everyday Interactions and Building Trust with Dogs Who Aren’t Ready to Come Out of the Kennel are now available for free on...
Two new dog behavior courses are now available on Maddie’s University
We’re excited to share that Assessing Dog Behavior Through Everyday Interactions and Building Trust with Dogs Who Aren’t Ready to Come Out of the Kennel are now available for free on Maddie’s® University. These two self-paced courses were authored by Kristen Brown, CPDT-KA, VSA-CDT, with assistance by Dr. Sheila Segurson DVM, DACVB, Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorist, Director of Shelter Solutions at Maddie’s® Fund. They are designed to be completed within 30 minutes, with lots of short...
Creating a foster-centric medical clinic at your animal shelter
Ready to switch your animal shelter from a kennel-centric medical model to a foster-centric clinic that effectively supports animals living in foster homes? Don’t miss April’s Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection, Creating a Foster-Centric Medical Clinic! The discussion takes place on Thursday, April 2 at 12PMPT/3PM ET. As more shelters place 50% or more of animals in foster care, clinics must adapt their infrastructure, staffing, communication and workflows to serve both people and pets. The discussion emphasizes guiding...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s Insights, continuing education credits and more!
Happy Monday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Fur-ever starts now: Supporting dogs and adopters’ post-adoptionMaddie’s® Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. Join us on April 16 at 12PMPT/3PM ET for Fur-ever starts now. Supporting dogs and adopters’ post-adoption. This is a program that looks at common health and behavior concerns in dogs after their adoption in the… Learn More Content approved for continuing...
Fur-ever starts now: Supporting dogs and adopters’ post-adoption
Maddie’s® Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. Join us on April 16 at 12PMPT/3PM ET for Fur-ever starts now. Supporting dogs and adopters’ post-adoption. This is a program that looks at common health and behavior concerns in dogs after their adoption in the United Kingdom. Our speakers are Drs. Eleanor Jordan and Lauren Samet, both of Dogs Trust, a British animal well-being charity and humane society which specializes in the well-being of dogs. It is the...
Content approved for continuing education credits on Maddie’s University
Looking for continuing education credits for your animal well-being role? We’ve got you! Maddie’s® University now has 15 self-paced courses and 90 on-demand presentations approved for RACE-approved credit. These courses and presentations have been approved for credit in jurisdictions which recognize the American Association of Veterinary State Board’s (AAVSB’s) Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE). Below are a few of the self-paced courses available for RACE credit: Below are some examples of...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Foster recruitment, Animal Care Expo and more!
Happy Monday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 6 tips for recruiting fosters for pets with behavioral needs Finding foster caregivers for pets who have behavioral needs can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are six strategies animal welfare organizations across the country are using to do just this! 1. Prioritize “unicorn” fosters who have ideal home set-ups for some of your more challenging pets (people who don’t… Learn More Come see us at Animal Care Expo...
Come see us at Animal Care Expo next month!
The countdown to Pittsburgh, PA is on! In just a few short weeks, professionals from the animal well-being space will gather in Pittsburgh from April 7-10 for Animal Care Expo. Maddie’s Fund® is a proud sponsor of the conference, hosted by Humane World for Animals (formerly Humane Society of the United States). As always, be sure to stop by our booth for fun engagement activities, and opportunities to win grants! Access to veterinary and behavioral care is increasingly important to us. We want to hear about what is important to you...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Navigating dog adoption outcomes, new national study and more!
Happy Monday. Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Beyond our Safety Net: Navigating Returns, Risk and Humane Outcomes in Dog AdoptionsJoin us on March 26th for the next Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection call: Beyond our Safety Net: Navigating Returns, Risk and Humane Outcomes in Dog Adoptions. This session will explore the complex realities of accepting adoption returns for dogs exhibiting challenging or dangerous behavior. While our goal is always to keep adopted animals in homes, there are times...
Beyond our Safety Net: Navigating Returns, Risk and Humane Outcomes in Dog Adoptions
Join us on March 26th for the next Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection call: Beyond our Safety Net: Navigating Returns, Risk and Humane Outcomes in Dog Adoptions. This session will explore the complex realities of accepting adoption returns for dogs exhibiting challenging or dangerous behavior. While our goal is always to keep adopted animals in homes, there are times when a return is requested and the shelter environment may not be in the dog’s best interest—or safe for staff and volunteers....
