Community celebrates Independence Day by ‘Calming the Canines’ at their local shelter
We’re republishing this blog from 2018 since Fourth of July is a stressful time for shelter pets. Here’s how one shelter kept their dogs calm during fireworks. It was the Fourth of July, and both of the shelters run by Maricopa County Animal Care & Control were full. Fireworks displays, a notorious trigger for canine anxiety, were scheduled in the areas surrounding both buildings. Worse, history had shown that the packed shelters would take in large numbers of dogs during and after the celebration. They could easily have...
Check out these hot posts on Maddie’s Pet Forum
Summer is hot and so is the activity on Maddie’s® Pet Forum! We rounded up several recent posts that you may find useful or that you may want to contribute to. Happy reading! Quick fundraising ideasRaffles for stunning handmade items, supply drive with a donation jar and t-shirt fundraisers are just a few of the examples that were shared. Retaining and engaging employees with intentional leadershipJosé Ocaño, Founder and CEO of Hatching, gave an inspiring and heartfelt presentation on leading with radical acceptance,...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free racial equity course, PetSmart spay/neuter policy and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. CARE launches racial equity course scholarships in honor of JuneteenthCompanions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) is offering its Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) virtual course free of charge during the month of June. This $800 scholarship honors the federal holiday Juneteenth. Juneteenth (June 19th), is the US federal holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. These scholarships are made… Learn More...
CARE launches racial equity course scholarships in honor of Juneteenth
Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) is offering its Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) virtual course free of charge during the month of June. This $800 scholarship honors the federal holiday Juneteenth. Juneteenth (June 19th), is the US federal holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. These scholarships are made possible thanks to the generous funding of national animal welfare foundation Maddie’s Fund®. CARE is a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) run national...
PetSmart makes bold change to spay/neuter policy
Animals staying in shelters longer, staffing shortages and lack of access to veterinary care have driven animal shelters and rescue organizations to find new ways to move animals out of the shelter and into homes prior to spaying/neutering. That’s why starting in July 2023, PetSmart Charities is waiving the requirement for puppies and kittens (under 6 months) to be altered prior to participating in in-store adoption events or being housed in PetSmart Adoption Centers. This spay/neuter waiver will be piloted through the end...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Training shelter dogs in prison, free stock photos and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The May Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are…On Monday, Maddie’s Fund® gave two organizations a $5,000 grant for attending the May Weekly Community Conversations! A total of $10,000 in grants was given to two people chosen at random. In addition, the Maddie’s® Pet Forum winner of $3,000 was also announced! These two people won a grant for their organization from the Weekly… Learn More Prison training...
The May Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are…
On Monday, Maddie’s Fund® gave two organizations a $5,000 grant for attending the May Weekly Community Conversations! A total of $10,000 in grants was given to two people chosen at random. In addition, the Maddie’s® Pet Forum winner of $3,000 was also announced! These two people won a grant for their organization from the Weekly Community Conversations Calls: Nancy Cullins, Bella Vista Animal Shelter, (Bella Vista, AR) Donna Miller, Happy Stripes Cat Rescue (Medina, OH) And a big congratulations to Bonnie Hiliadis from...
Prison training programs using shelter dogs
Prison training programs with shelter dogs can be transformative. Has your animal organization considered getting involved with a local prison training program but not sure where to start? Or maybe you’re just interested in learning more about what a program like this entails? The recording of the Community Conversation featuring a Prison Training Programs Discussion Panel is for you! You’ll hear from panelists who have created shelter dog training programs in partnership with correctional facilities in various states. ...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free stock photos, “Bad pet portraits,” grant opportunities and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Introducing PetsandPeoplePhotos.org, a FREE image library This FREE stock image library was created for animal well-being organizations by HeARTs Speak with #ThanksToMaddie. The goal of this ongoing stock photo project is to increase inclusivity and provide a welcoming environment for all community members. Explore the collection How to add “bad pet portraits” to your animal organizations fundraising repertoire You may have seen the trend of...
How to add “bad pet portraits” to your animal organization’s fundraising repertoire
You may have seen the trend of “bad” (or in some cases, good) pet portraits from animal well-being (welfare) organizations on social media. For those unfamiliar with it, a donation is made and in return, a portrait of the donors’ pet is drawn. How good the portrait is depends on the artist assigned to it. Last month, Maddie’s® Pet Forum Resource Drive focused on fundraising ideas. The “bad pet portrait” was mentioned by several organizations as a successful concept for them. Motley Zoo Animal Rescue...
