Original Article: https://chewonthis.maddiesfund.org/2021/10/maddies-weekly-roundup-inclusive-and-equitable-resources-harassment-survey-and-more/

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

Resources to make your organization more inclusive and equitable
Before you know it, the Open Arms Challenge will be off and running. (The Huddles start today!) The Open Arms Challenge is all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive practices. Even if you’re not participating (registration has closed), you can still benefit from these resources. These two self-paced courses on Maddie’s University® will… Learn More

Register now for Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with Allison Cardona
Join us on Wednesday, October 20 at 12:00 PM ET for an open, informal 30-minute conversation and Q+A with Allison Cardona, Deputy Director of Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control. Register now

The data is in: ‘Pandemic pets’ weren’t returned to shelters
American Pets Alive! digs into the data to explain that no, pets adopted during the pandemic aren’t being returned in droves. Read more

Webinar: Positive Marketing for Maximum Impact
Join HeARTs Speak’s Caitlin Quinn on October 19 at 12:00 PM PT/ 3:00 PM ET for a workshop that will focus on the easy-to-implement (and often fun!) ways to reach new audiences and the power of positivity, especially in difficult times. Register now

New poll feature on the Maddie’s Fund® website
If you’ve been to our website lately, you may have been prompted with a survey question. The goal is to gather real-time information from industry professionals and provide resources as well. Check it out

Survey: Bullying and Harassment in Animal Welfare
This survey from Human Animal Support Services will be used to build a toolkit of support and resources both proactive and reactive in the face of bullying and harassment in animal welfare. Take the survey

Want to help keep more people and pets together?
Join Maddie’s® Mailing List, connect with us at Maddie’s® Pet Forum and take advantage of free online training with Maddie’s® University!

Source: Chew On This