What a nationwide survey can tell us about building programs to keep dogs and their people together
An online survey of animal welfare organizations in the United States was done to learn about programs run by shelters and rescue organizations to explore the factors they believe contribute to canine relinquishment and help dog owners keep their pets. There were 111 responses included in the analysis of the survey. On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 12PM PT/3PM ET, Seana Dowling-Guyer will be sharing the key takeaways of this survey during the Maddie’s Insights webcast. The research found that a whopping 95% of...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Dog day trips, supporting the community and more!
Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 4 things a California shelter learned when they started day trips for dogsField trips for dogs are great for boosting their adoptions and engaging with your community (research shows that dogs taken on a field trip are five times more likely to be adopted!), but those aren’t the only benefits. Shelters and rescue organizations are seeing advantages for volunteers and staff as well! When Sarah Aguilar became… Learn More Prioritizing both ends of...
4 Things a California Shelter Learned When They Started Day Trips for Dogs
Field trips for dogs are great for boosting their adoptions and engaging with your community (research shows that dogs taken on a field trip are five times more likely to be adopted!), but those aren’t the only benefits. Shelters and rescue organizations are seeing advantages for volunteers and staff as well! When Sarah Aguilar became Director of Santa Barbara County Animal Services, starting a field trip program for their dogs was high on her to-do list. The program started small, scheduling just three field trips per week. They...
Get more pets home (or back home) this fall
Whether you want to help find more pets homes or get lost pets back home this fall – Maddie’s Online Instructor-led Courses has something for you! And #ThanksToMaddie, they’re all free. Harnessing People Power to get Lost Pets Back Home is back for the first time in two years and is instructed by Jenifer Reed, Human Animal Support Services (HASS) Program Implementation Trainer. Attendees can expect to leave with data-backed solutions and tools for implementing lost pet reunification programs like short-term foster...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online Instructor-Led Courses registration, $500,000 in grants awarded and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Registration for Online Instructor-Led Courses ends on Friday!Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Be sure to save the date for Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses! The fall 2024 application window closes on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 5PM ET. View the Offerings $500,000 in grants awarded to 107 animal organizations for reducing barriersTwenty-three...
$500,000 in grants awarded to 107 animal organizations for reducing barriers
Twenty-three national animal welfare organizations came together for the 2024 Open Arms Challenge. The goal of the Challenge was to encourage animal shelters, rescue organizations and organizations working to keep people and pets together to pilot new approaches that increase inclusivity for new adopters and volunteers and provide a welcoming environment for all community members. In total, 107 organizations received a total of $500,000 in grant prizes. For the month of April 2024, 243 participating organizations across the United...
Apply now for Online Instructor-Led Courses!
Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses may be the answer! The fall 2024 application window for all 11 offerings closes on August 30, 2024 at 2PM PT / 5PM ET. New this term is Field Services: Tools and Equipment, which will dive deep into mastering the safe, effective and humane utilization of standard-issue field services equipment. “Great class! The instructor and all the guest...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online Instructor-Led Courses registration, Return to Home ideas and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Registration for Online Instructor-Led Courses begins today!Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Be sure to save the date for Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses! The fall 2024 application window closes on August 30, 2024 at 5pm Eastern. View the Offerings 2 Return to Home ideas to start using nowThe ideas are still very helpful in returning pets...
Registration for Online Instructor-Led Courses begins August 19!
Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Be sure to save the date for Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses! The fall 2024 application window for all 11 offerings opens on August 19, 2024 and closes on August 30, 2024. New this term is Field Services: Tools and Equipment, which will dive deep into mastering the safe, effective and humane utilization of standard-issue field services equipment. “Thank you for effectively...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online Instructor-Led Courses, managing arousal in the animal shelter setting webcast and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Webcast: Managing arousal in the shelter settingIf you’re looking to bring new ideas to your organizations about dog and cat behavior then consider joining Maddie’s® Monthly Behavior Connection. This monthly webcast is held on the fourth Thursday of the month at 12PM PT/3PM ET and is an opportunity hear from speakers about behavior medications, modifying animal behavior, assessing and improving animal well-being… Learn More 10 questions to ask...
