As we celebrate 30 years of innovative solutions, let's take a look back to where it all began.
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A Miniature Schnauzer named Maddie was born
Duffield Family Foundation (Maddie’s Fund) Established
First Spay & Neuter Project with 54 California County Veterinary Medical Associations launched
Maddie's® Pet Rescue Project Utah, First Maddie's® Community Collaborative Projects
Maddie's® Tail Wag Published, Humane Education Activity Book authored and illustrated by Dr. Laurie Peek
First Maddie's® Targeted Spay/Neuter Project, Four States Over 14,000 Surgeries In One Year
First Animal-related Ad Council Public Service Campaigns Established by Maddie’s Fund and the Humane Society of the United States: The Shelter Pet Project/Pets and People Together, concluded 2023.
First-of-Its-Kind Five-Year Multi-State Free Adoption Event Established, Maddie's® Pet Adoption Days, Over 31,000 Pets Adopted in Community-Wide Collaborations in 591 Cities in Nine States
Shelter Medicine Changes Everything Campaign Launched; Shelter Medicine: The Past, Present and Future of Saving Animals’ Lives Documentary and Advertising Pilot Project, completed in 2017
Maddie’s Fund President Rich Avanzino Retires and Maddie’s Fund Executive Leadership Team Named; Amy Zeifang, Dr. Laurie Peek and Mary Ippoliti-Smith
First-of-Its-Kind "I Speak Cat” Feline Communications Course Launched
Maddie's® University, Online Learning Management System Established
Maddie’s Fund Participates in Spay-A-Thon for Puerto Rico Project in Partnership with the Humane Society of the United States
Pet Foster Stimulus Grant Offered in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)-Led Operating Support Grants Awarded to Animal Well-being and Veterinary-Focused Organizations
Community Conversations, #ThanksToMaddie Launched, A National Peer Call for Animal Well-being Organizations
New Learning Series, Camp Maddie Launched; half day Interactive Zoom Presentations Focused In-depth on Specific Topics
Maddie’s Fund provides our industry with a national voice, funding for bold ideas, learning resources and opportunities to collaborate and share strategies.
We fund innovative solutions and creative thinking through inclusive and community-centric programs and projects for animal welfare.
In-depth discussions about equity, inclusion & diversity. Now available in audio format!
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Multiplying donor dollars, celebrating Maddie and more!
April 21, 2025
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Animal Care Expo, celebrating Maddie and more!
April 14, 2025
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Best practices for foster caregiving, Animal Care Expo discount code and more!
April 07, 2025
