Eating for Good Skin & Coat
Sure, your loving dog may sport a huge heart in terms of sweetness, but his skin reigns supreme size wise. The skin represents up to one-fourth of his total body weight — a fact that may drive home a greater need to pay attention to what you’re putting into your canine pal’s food bowl. “Nutrition plays an important role in the health of the skin and other organs,” says Dr. Joseph Bartges, a professor of veterinary medicine and nutrition at the University of Georgia in Athens. “Often a sign of inadequate or...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Share foster resources, engaging online groups, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Share your best foster resources with your peers!Every month, Maddie’s® Pet Forum conducts resource drives. This month the focus is on foster care! These resources can be an invaluable tool for your organization. No need to reinvent the wheel when someone else has already done it! Are you looking for inspiration for a new foster handbook? We got you covered. Looking for… Learn More How one of the nation’s highest-volume foster programs is...
Share your best foster resources with your peers!
Every month, Maddie’s® Pet Forum conducts resource drives. This month the focus is on foster care! These resources can be an invaluable tool for your organization. No need to reinvent the wheel when someone else has already done it! Are you looking for inspiration for a new foster handbook? We got your covered. Looking for a foster agreement? Look no further. Need foster day trip guidance? We’ve got that! There are currently 78 foster resources available and we want more! And for an extra incentive (other than the gift of...
How one of the nation’s highest-volume foster programs is engaging foster caregivers online
Cincinnati Animal CARE Humane Society has one of the largest foster programs in the country, placing over 4,600 pets in foster homes in 2021. How did they do it? A major secret to their success is the thriving Facebook group they created to facilitate communication with foster caregivers. Since its creation in September 2020, the group has grown in leaps and bounds. Today, over 1,900 members submit about 20 posts per day. Not only does the group enable foster staff to better support and communicate with foster caregivers, they use...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Open Arms Challenge winners, barrier-free adoption webcast, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The Open Arms Challenge winners are…The Open Arms Challenge winners are here! From November 22, 2021 to January 3, 2022, animal shelters and rescue organizations piloted new approaches that opened doors to adopters and volunteers, and welcomed their entire community. The 194 participating organizations embraced inclusive policies, including translating materials into multiple languages, creating new partnerships with organizations outside...
The Open Arms Challenge winners are…
The Open Arms Challenge winners are here! From November 22, 2021 to January 3, 2022, animal shelters and rescue organizations piloted new approaches that opened doors to adopters and volunteers, and welcomed their entire community. The 194 participating organizations embraced inclusive policies, including translating materials into multiple languages, creating new partnerships with organizations outside of animal welfare and removing barriers to adoption, foster and volunteering. These amazing efforts resulted in the adoption of 47,341 dogs...
Come join us at Animal Care Expo!
In just two short weeks, from April 19-22, some of us will be reuniting for the first time in two-plus years at Animal Care Expo! To say we are excited and a little nervous (socializing, what’s that?), is an understatement. The conference, hosted by the Humane Society of the United States, is jam-packed with must-sees. And if you are unable to make it to Orlando, FL this year, there is a virtual component at well. But for those making journey to Florida, we hope you have earmarked a couple of things: On Tuesday, April 19 at 3:30 PM ET,...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free tools, shorter lengths of stay, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 6 free tools for your animal welfare organizationWhen you’re trying to keep people and pets together, the power of free resources can be significant. From marketing to project management and media pitching, a quick Google search will help you find a variety of free options that work for your organization. Below are just a handful of examples that can help you work… Learn More Jacksonville Humane Society’s whole-shelter approach to shortening...
6 free tools for your animal welfare organization
When you’re trying to keep people and pets together, the power of free resources can be significant. From marketing to project management and media pitching, a quick Google search will help you find a variety of free options that work for your organization. Below are just a handful of examples that can help you work more efficiently while helping as many families as possible. We’d love to hear your favorites! Canva – Canva is free for nonprofits! This user-friendly design tool is a favorite among animal...
Jacksonville Humane Society’s whole-shelter approach to shortening length of stay
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 and cats. At a time when length of stay appears to be increasing nationally, JHS’s length of stay for cats has decreased from 29 days in 2018 to 17 days in 2022, while their length of stay for dogs went from 12 to 11 days. How did they do it? “It isn’t just marketing,” says Lindsay Layendecker, JHS’s Director of Community...
