Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Upcoming webcasts, the fundamentals of canine communication and more!
Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Learn the fundamentals of canine communication and safe dog handlingThere’s a new self-paced course on Maddie’s® University and it’s all about dog behavior and communication! “Fundamentals of Canine Communication and Safe Dog Handling” is authored by Devan Amundsen, CPDT-KA, a certified dog trainer with over 15 years of experience working with not just dog owners, but dogs in shelters, assistance dogs and other...
Mark your calendar for these upcoming webcasts!
From animal behavior and foster care to pet transportation, vaccination protocols and more, these webcasts over the next four weeks have you covered! Mark your calendars for the dates below, and be sure to bookmark the events page on Maddie’s® Pet Forum to stay up to date on all events animal well-being related. Upcoming webcasts: *Recurring monthly webcast: Maddie’s® Monthly Behavior Connection: Making the First Move: Approaching Cats with CareFourth Thursday of the month, August 28 (today!) at 12PM PT/3PM...
Learn the fundamentals of canine communication and safe dog handling
There’s a new self-paced course on Maddie’s® University and it’s all about dog behavior and communication! “Fundamentals of Canine Communication and Safe Dog Handling” is authored by Devan Amundsen, CPDT-KA, a certified dog trainer with over 15 years of experience working with not just dog owners, but dogs in shelters, assistance dogs and other working dogs. Reading dog body language and communicating effectively with our own behavior are practiced skills that we need to mindfully develop over time. In this...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Foster-friendly website, 30th anniversary giveaway and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Is your animal website foster-friendly? Here’s why it should beIf you’re trying to grow your foster program, one of the most important places to start isn’t on social media or with a flyer—it’s your website. Your website is your organization’s virtual front door. When potential foster caregivers stop by, you want them to feel welcome, encouraged, and excited to get involved. But too often,… Learn More August and...
Is your animal website foster-friendly? Here’s why it should be
If you’re trying to grow your foster program, one of the most important places to start isn’t on social media or with a flyer—it’s your website. Your website is your organization’s virtual front door. When potential foster caregivers stop by, you want them to feel welcome, encouraged, and excited to get involved. But too often, fostering information is hard to find or buried under volunteer content, leaving supporters confused or discouraged. So how do you fix that? Here are a few key ways to make your...
August and September 2025 giveaway: Spotlight on online learning
The 30th anniversary celebration of Maddie’s Fund® continues! We’re giving away $1,000 in unrestricted funding every other month, for engaging on a special anniversary-related post on Maddie’s® Pet Forum beginning August 1, 2025. We want to thank Cuddly for supporting our previous monthly giveaways with amazing prize packs. We’re grateful for their partnership in celebrating the important work you all do. For August and September we’re celebrating the role that online learning has played in helping...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Last chance Fall Instructor-Led Courses, Shelter Animals Count report and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. LAST DAY: Apply now for fall Instructor-Led Courses by 2pm PT today!The application period of Instructor-Led Courses is closing today! Subjects include fostering, shelter consultations, marketing and more. The length and number of Zoom classes are course-dependent, and can range from 4 to 6 classes, at 60, 75, or 90-minutes each. All courses are free and begin in September. The application window closes on August 18,… Learn More Shelter Animals Count...
Apply now for fall Instructor-Led Courses!
The application period of Instructor-Led Courses is now open! Subjects include fostering, shelter consultations, marketing and more. The length and number of Zoom classes are course-dependent, and can range from 4 to 6 classes, at 60, 75, or 90-minutes each. All courses are free and begin in September. The application window closes on August 18, 2025 at 2PM PT/5PM ET. Highlights of the fall session include: Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Shelter ConsultationsThis course covers the basic concepts when doing a holistic shelter...
Shelter Animals Count releases 2025 mid-year report
Shelter Animals Count (SAC), a source for collecting and sharing credible and accessible data, released its 2025 Mid-Year Analysis. The report compares animal shelter intake and outcome data from January through June to prior years. Shelter Animals Count has introduced an advanced scientific model that elevates their ability to analyze and interpret data from animal shelters across the country. Leveraging cutting-edge machine learning technology, this new model enhances their commitment to providing meaningful insights and fostering...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Apply now for Fall Instructor-Led Courses, Maddie’s Insights and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Apply now! Fall Online Instructor-Led Courses Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses provide an interactive educational opportunity for those who are looking to benefit from the wisdom of established innovative programs. Browse available courses now and apply today! Join us to discuss the impacts of...
