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

Peoria County Animal Protection Services shares its winning Return to Home program
With more pets going missing on Fourth of July than any other day of the year, having a Return to Home program is imperative to keeping pets and people together. This post originally was published in May 2023.  Looking to improve your return to home rates at your animal organization? Return to Home Challenge Overall Winner,… Learn More

The May Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are…
Last Monday, Maddie’s Fund® gave two organizations a $2,500 grant for attending the May Weekly Community Conversations! A total of $5,000 in grants was given to two people chosen at random. Additionally, the Maddie’s® Pet Forum winner of $3,000 was also announced! Two people won a grant for their organization from the Weekly Community Conversations… Learn More

2024 Shelter Medicine Conference
July 12-14, 2024 in Ithaca, NY
Featuring more than 30 hours of world-class continuing education, this event includes dozens of sessions covering the latest in medical, behavior and shelter operations. There will also be a virtual component. Learn More 

Weekly Community Conversations
Weekly Community Conversations is on break until August 5.
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 $5,000 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!

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