Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Going live on social, We Foster Huddles and more!

Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 7 tips for going live on social media during shelter and rescue emergenciesLive streaming on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram can help you create connections with supporters and get the word out quickly during shelter and rescue emergencies, but the prospect of live video can feel daunting. However, creating a successful live stream doesn’t need to be complicated.  Jennifer Held, Operations Manager for Norfolk Animal… Learn More...

    Posted On: Mar 28, 2022 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details

7 tips for going live on social media during shelter and rescue emergencies

Live streaming on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram can help you create connections with supporters and get the word out quickly during shelter and rescue emergencies, but the prospect of live video can feel daunting. However, creating a successful live stream doesn’t need to be complicated.  Jennifer Held, Operations Manager for Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center in Norfolk, VA, has been using Facebook Live regularly, to communicate urgent needs and introduce pets who need fosters and adopters. “We...

    Posted On: Mar 24, 2022 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details

Registration is open for the We Foster Huddles

The countdown to the We Foster Huddles is on! With the first huddle just two weeks away, now is the time to register and save the date(s). Each Wednesday in April at 11aPT/2pET, we’ll be huddling about different fostering practices for 60 minutes. You only have to register once to access all four huddles live or on-demand, and you don’t have to be part of the We Foster Challenge to join. Weekly email reminders will be sent out with that week’s discussions. Below is the line-up. Wednesday, April 6 Practice: Foster Program and...

    Posted On: Mar 22, 2022 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details

Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: 2022 conferences, Maddie’s Pet Forum and more!

Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Weigh-in on the latest Maddie’s Pet Forum postsHave you been to Maddie’s® Pet Forum lately? The online hub for animal welfare professionals is the place to go to ask questions, give advice, share a success story and network with others in the field. You’ll likely find someone who has been where you have been, and who can impart their learnings onto you.… Learn More Mark your calendars for these 4 conferencesIn-person conferences are...

    Posted On: Mar 21, 2022 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details

Mark your calendars for these 4 conferences

In-person conferences are back! We know many of you haven’t seen some of your peers since 2019 and are eager to get back to it. This is just a sampling of what’s to come as some organizations are still ironing out details of their offerings. Animal Care ExpoWhen: April 19-22, 2022Where: Orlando, FL The Humane Society of the United States is back with nearly 100 professional development sessions in-person and select live-streamed sessions for a virtual audience. Dr. Lila Miller, the “mother of shelter medicine,” will be...

    Posted On: Mar 17, 2022 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details

Weigh-in on the latest Maddie’s Pet Forum posts

Have you been to Maddie’s® Pet Forum lately? The online hub for animal welfare professionals is the place to go to ask questions, give advice, share a success story and network with others in the field. You’ll likely find someone who has been where you have been, and who can impart their learnings onto you. Whether you have advice to give or have the same question yourself, here’s a round-up of some recent posts. We’d love if you’re contribute or share your successes with your peers! Volunteer trainingsWith...

    Posted On: Mar 15, 2022 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details

Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Big Dog Master Class, adoption resource drive and more!

Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The February National Call grant giveaway winners are…This past Monday and Friday, Maddie’s Fund® gave four organizations/people a $2,500 grant just for attending the February National Calls! These grants were picked at random. The February winners from the Animal Welfare Leadership Roundup group are: Emily Klehm, South Suburban Humane Society (Chicago Heights, IL) Alexis Pagoulatos, Animal Rescue League of Berks County … Learn More...

    Posted On: Mar 14, 2022 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details

The February National Call grant giveaway winners are…

This past Monday and Friday, Maddie’s Fund® gave four organizations/people a $2,500 grant just for attending the February National Calls! These grants were picked at random. The January winners from the Animal Welfare Leadership Roundup group are: Emily Klehm, South Suburban Humane Society (Chicago Heights, IL) Alexis Pagoulatos, Animal Rescue League of Berks County (Birdsboro, PA) And Monday’s Shelter and Rescue Support call: Tasha Haug, Homeward Animal Shelter (Fargo, ND) Elisa Blue, NEMO Humane Society (Hannibal, MO) As...

    Posted On: Mar 10, 2022 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details

Don’t miss Dr. Lila Miller’s keynote address at Animal Care Expo

Dr. Lila Miller, the “mother of shelter medicine,” will be giving the keynote speech for the in-person portion of Animal Care Expo 2022. The conference is being held April 19-22 in Orlando, FL. Scheduled for Tuesday, April 19 at 12:30 PM PT until 2:00 PM PT, Dr. Miller will reflect on her 42 years as a shelter veterinarian, all which was spent at the ASPCA. In 2021 Dr. Miller was awarded the Avanzino Leadership Award for her trailblazing leadership and purposeful dedication to the field of veterinary shelter...

    Posted On: Mar 8, 2022 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details

Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: We Foster Challenge, co-sheltering webcast and more!

Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Last day to apply for the We Foster ChallengeBy fostering pets, we also foster community, foster inclusivity and foster love. Apply now through Monday, March 7, 2022 to be a part of the fun and exciting Challenge. Learn more New grant opportunity for BIPOC-led organizationsMaddie’s Fund® invests its resources in a commitment to keeping pets and people together, creating a safety net of care for animals in need and operating within a culture of...

    Posted On: Mar 7, 2022 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details