Original Article: https://chewonthis.maddiesfund.org/2021/11/maddies-weekly-roundup-helping-hospitalized-pet-owners-dr-michael-blackwell-and-more/

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

How one animal welfare organization is helping hospitalized pet owners
Earlier this week, we shared a blog post about research from University of Michigan Health confirming that hospitalized patients need help with their pets. This post is a follow up with Matt Pepper, President and CEO of Michigan Humane Society, sharing what steps they’ve made to help hospitalized pet owners and how other animal welfare… Learn More

Research confirms the need for pet assistance for hospitalized patients
Hospitalizations can be stressful for patients for a number of reasons. One reason that may not be so obvious? Care for their pets while they’re away from home. A recent survey was conducted at the University of Michigan Health on this very topic. The purpose of the survey was to understand how a need to… Learn More

Join us for Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with Dr. Michael Blackwell
Join us on Wednesday, November 10 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET for a 60 minute conversation with the first veterinarian to be appointed chief of staff for the Office of the Surgeon General. Dr. Blackwell also chairs the Access to Veterinary Care Coalition. Register now

ASPCA Access to Veterinary Care Survey
Respondents who submit their questions by November 5th will have a chance to win one of five Amazon gift cards worth $75. Take the survey

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