Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week.

Using research for decisions on working cat placements
Not all cats want a couch! Recent research published in the Journal of Shelter Medicine and Community Animal Health highlights an important truth: not every cat is suited for life in a traditional home. Join us for the next Maddie’s^® Insights on February 12 (12PM PT/3PM ET) as we dive into this research… Learn More

Spring Instructor-Led Courses are coming soon!
Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Be sure to save the date for Maddie’s Fund^® Instructor-Led Courses! All courses are free, #ThanksToMaddie. The spring 2026 application window opens on February 6, 2026 and closes on February 16, 2026. Learn More

My Dog Is My Home Conference
March 24-26, 2026
Tickets are now available for the online conference that focuses on increasing pet-inclusive emergency and affordable housing. Learn More

Weekly Community Conversations
January 26: The Business Behind Lifesaving
Register now for the weekly Monday 11AM PT/2PM ET call for animal well-being professionals. These 50-minute calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond. There’s also $10,000 in grants given away each month to participants!

Don’t forget: Monthly grant opportunity!
Maddie’s Fund^® is giving away a $3,000 grant each month to one lucky Maddie’s^® Pet Forum member!  You’ll automatically be entered to win each month when you start a new discussion, reply to a new post… Learn More

Want to help keep more people and pets together?
Join Maddie’s^® Mailing List, connect with us at Maddie’s^® Pet Forum and take advantage of free online training with Maddie’s^® University!