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

Last chance to apply: Maddie’s® Online Instructor-Led Courses
Tuesday, January 10 is the last day to apply for Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses. The courses provide an interactive educational opportunity for those who are looking to benefit from the wisdom of established innovative programs. They’re the catalyst you need to take your programs and learning to the next level! Class size is limited and the selection process is competitive. View courses

January Resource Drive on Maddie’s® Pet Forum
Do you have Pet Support Services resources to share? Are you in need of resources? Browse and/or share with your peers now on Maddie’s® Pet Forum. Learn More

Shorten length of stay with Jacksonville Humane Society’s whole-shelter approach
At a time when animal shelter intake is up, this post on long stay pets is as relevant as ever. This was originally posted in March 2022. Since winning the Get ‘em Home Challenge in 2018, Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) continues to innovate, whittling days off the average length of shelter stays for both dogs… Learn More

Registration is coming soon for the Open Arms Challenge!
On January 23, your organization can apply for the Open Arms Challenge. Twenty-two national organizations have come together to host the 2023 Open Arms Challenge! It’s all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive practices. Learn More

New 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

Weekly Community Conversations
Community Conversations will resume today! 
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!

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!

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