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20241216	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Behavior modification plans webcast, removing barriers and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Behavior modification plans webcast, removing barriers and more! December 16, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Staying flexible with behavior modification plans Do you adjust your training and modification plans to account for location and environmental variation? Then join us on December 19 at 12PM PT/3PM ET for Maddie's® Monthly Behavior Connection. In "Behavior Modification Plans," attendees…	e,f,p,s,v
20241209	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Adopting pets from foster homes, Camp Maddie recordings and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Adopting pets from foster homes, Camp Maddie recordings and more! December 9, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 5 tips for adopting pets out of foster homes Have you considered letting your foster caregivers process the adoptions of their foster pets from their homes? This may seem daunting at first, but the benefits are worth considering: multiple studies have…	e,f,p,s,v
20241202	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Foster recruitment for pets with behavioral needs, certification program and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Foster recruitment for pets with behavioral needs, certification program and more! December 2, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 6 tips for recruiting fosters for pets with behavioral needs Finding foster caregivers for pets who have behavioral needs can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Here are six strategies animal welfare organizations across the country are using to do…	e,f,p,s,v
20241126	Blog	blog	6 tips for recruiting fosters for pets with behavioral needs	6 tips for recruiting fosters for pets with behavioral needs November 26, 2024 This post originally ran in 2021. Finding foster caregivers for pets who have behavioral needs can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Here are six strategies animal welfare organizations across the country are using to do just this! 1. Prioritize “unicorn” fosters who have ideal home set-ups for some of your more challenging pets (people who don't…	e,f,s
20241125	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Rental housing pet policies, resources galore and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Rental housing pet policies, resources galore and more! November 25, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Addressing the impact of restrictive pet policies in rental housing on pets, animal shelters and the tenants who love them Maddie's® Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. Our guest…	e,f,p,s,v
20241118	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Hurricane relief funding, cat well-being and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Hurricane relief funding, cat well-being and more! November 18, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Dave and Cheryl Duffield commit $1 million to animal welfare organizations for hurricane relief efforts Software industry entrepreneur Dave Duffield and his wife Cheryl have committed $1 million to animal welfare organizations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton relief efforts through their…	e,f,p,s,v
20241111	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Camp Maddie, Maddie’s Insights and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Camp Maddie, Maddie’s Insights and more! November 11, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition is this Wednesday! Camp Maddie is back! Join us for the third edition of Camp Maddie, a free virtual half-day event on Wednesday, November 13th from 9AM-1PM PT / 12PM-4PM ET. Across the country, many people…	e,f,p,s,v
20241105	Blog	blog	Foster Friday everyday! Creating a community culture that values pet fostering	Foster Friday everyday! Creating a community culture that values pet fostering November 5, 2024 This post was originally published in 2019. If you're interested in growing your animal shelter or rescue organization’s foster program, creating a community culture that values fostering is critical. One of the easiest ways to begin doing this is to bring foster care into the conversation as much as possible in your organization's communications. Talking…	e,f,p,s
20241104	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Cat behavior data, pet-inclusive housing and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Cat behavior data, pet-inclusive housing and more! November 4, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Learn how to engage rental housing providers in pet-inclusive approaches Animal shelters and rescue organizations are often on the receiving end of pet surrenders due to complex rental housing issues that are difficult to address in the moment. Recognizing the need…	e,f,p,s,v
20241028	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Register for Camp Maddie, holiday fostering and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Register for Camp Maddie, holiday fostering and more! October 28, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The September Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are Earlier this month, Maddie's Fund® gave two organizations a $2,500 grant for attending the September Weekly Community Conversations! A total of $5,000 in grants has been given to two viewers chosen at…	e,f,p,s,v
20241022	Blog	blog	Ohio animal shelter has huge success with short-term holiday fostering	Ohio animal shelter has huge success with short-term holiday fostering October 22, 2024 This post originally ran in 2017. With Thanksgiving approaching and other holidays to follow, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to reshare what Humane Society of Delaware County (HSDC) in Ohio learned about short-term fostering. What do you do when your shelter offers short-term “holiday” dog-fostering over Thanksgiving, and nearly half of those…	e,f,p,s
20241021	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Pet-inclusive housing event, hurricane response grants and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Pet-inclusive housing event, hurricane response grants and more! October 21, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition is coming on November 13! Camp Maddie is back! Join us for the third edition of Camp Maddie, a free virtual half-day event on Wednesday, November 13th from 9AM-1PM PT / 12PM-4PM ET. Across the country,…	e,f,p,s,v
20241014	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: ASPCA grant opportunities, pet-inclusive housing and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: ASPCA grant opportunities, pet-inclusive housing and more! October 14, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Learn how to advocate for and design programs to support pet-inclusive housing solutions Homelessness is a growing epidemic in the United States. According to the State of Homelessness: 2024 Edition report released by the National Alliance to End Homelessness, a record-high…	e,f,p,s,v
20241007	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: $1,000 monthly prize giveaway on Maddie’s Pet Forum, Camp Maddie and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: $1,000 monthly prize giveaway on Maddie’s Pet Forum, Camp Maddie and more! October 7, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Celebrate 30 years of Maddie's Fund with Cuddly and monthly giveaways! Join us in celebrating our 30th Anniversary with a giveaway on Maddie's® Pet Forum! In celebration of Maddie's Fund® 30th anniversary, Maddie's Fund and Cuddly have partnered to provide $1,000…	e,f,p,s,v
20241001	Blog	blog	Why do people opt for behavioral euthanasia for their dogs?	Why do people opt for behavioral euthanasia for their dogs? October 1, 2024 The emotional toll of behavioral euthanasia of pet dogs on pet guardians, veterinarians, and animal shelters is high; however, we have limited information regarding factors that influence a pet guardian's decision to euthanize a dog with behavior concerns. In 2022, an online survey of United States pet guardians sought to learn about factors associated with…	e,f,p,s,v
20240930	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s Fund celebrates 30 years, $3 million in grants from the ASPCA, and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s Fund celebrates 30 years, $3 million in grants from the ASPCA, and more! September 30, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The fulfillment of a promise to a miniature schnauzer celebrates 30 years, thanks to Dave and Cheryl Duffield Maddie's Fund®, a family foundation established in 1994 by Dave and Cheryl Duffield as the fulfillment of a promise to their Miniature Schnauzer,…	e,f,p,s,v
20240923	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Safety net programming, foster-to-adopt and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Safety net programming, foster-to-adopt and more! September 23, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Does your animal organization have a successful foster-to-adopt program? Does your animal organization have a successful foster-to-adopt program for individuals who want to "foster" an animal before committing to adoption, to ensure it's the right fit for their home? Or are…	e,f,p,s,v
20240916	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Shelter Animals Count mid-year report, engaging pet fosters and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Shelter Animals Count mid-year report, engaging pet fosters and more! September 16, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. New research shows how to best engage more diverse communities in the pet fostering process Is your animal organization trying to reach a more diverse audience for pet foster care? Research published by the pet product retailer, Chewy, found pet fostering…	e,f,p,s,v
20240909	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Programs for the community, employee kudos and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Programs for the community, employee kudos and more! September 9, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 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…	e,f,p,s,v
20240903	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Dog day trips, supporting the community and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Dog day trips, supporting the community and more! September 3, 2024 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 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…	e,f,p,s,v
20240826	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online Instructor-Led Courses registration, $500,000 in grants awarded and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online Instructor-Led Courses registration, $500,000 in grants awarded and more! August 26, 2024 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…	e,f,p,s,v
20240819	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online Instructor-Led Courses registration, Return to Home ideas and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online Instructor-Led Courses registration, Return to Home ideas and more! August 19, 2024 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…	e,f,p,s,v
20240812	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online Instructor-Led Courses, managing arousal in the animal shelter setting webcast and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online Instructor-Led Courses, managing arousal in the animal shelter setting webcast and more! August 12, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Webcast: Managing arousal in the shelter setting If 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…	e,f,p,s,v
20240805	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Protecting kittens from feline panleukopenia, foster-to-adopt programs and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Protecting kittens from feline panleukopenia, foster-to-adopt programs and more! August 5, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Essential strategies for protecting kittens from feline panleukopenia Join us on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 12PM PT / 3PM ET for the webcast "Protecting Kittens from Feline Panleukopenia: Essential Strategies for Animal Shelters and Rescues." Animal shelter and rescue organizations…	e,f,p,s,v
20240729	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Short-term foster can boost adoptions, monthly foster & behavior meetings and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Short-term foster can boost adoptions, monthly foster & behavior meetings and more! July 29, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Now there's more evidence that short-term foster programs can help boost dog adoptions Research in U.S. shelters shows that short-term foster programs like field trips and overnights are powerful tools for increasing dogs' chances of adoption. Dogs who go on a…	e,f,p,s,v
20240722	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Community cat resources, Community Conversations grant winners and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Community cat resources, Community Conversations grant winners and more! July 22, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 4 resources to help your community cat population If you're in need of community cat support, look no further than these four resources, provided for free by the Community Cats Podcast. The Community Cats Podcast is a supportive space founded by…	e,f,p,s,v
20240715	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Adoption counseling course, Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Adoption counseling course, Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day and more! July 15, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Adoption Counseling self-paced course is now available on Maddie's University! The adoption process is the final step in finding new homes for shelter pets. It begins with getting to know the pet, writing a narrative and posting photos/video, continues to making…	e,f,p,s,v
20240701	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home program, Shelter Medicine Conference and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home program, Shelter Medicine Conference and more! July 1, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Peoria County Animal Protection Services shares its winning Return to Home program With more pets going missing on Fourth of July than any other day of the year, having a Return to Home program is imperative to keeping pets and people together.…	e,f,p,s,v
20240624	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Fourth of July calming ideas, job opportunity and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Fourth of July calming ideas, job opportunity and more! June 24, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Community celebrates Independence Day by 'Calming the Canines' at their local shelter Since Fourth of July is a stressful time for shelter pets, we're republishing this blog from 2018. Here's how one shelter kept their dogs calm during fireworks. It was…	e,f,p,s,v
20240620	Blog	blog	Community celebrates Independence Day by ‘Calming the Canines’ at their local shelter	Community celebrates Independence Day by ‘Calming the Canines’ at their local shelter June 20, 2024 Since Fourth of July is a stressful time for shelter pets, we’re republishing this blog from 2018. Here’s how one shelter kept their dogs calm during fireworks. It was the Fourth of July, and both of the shelters run by Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) were full. Fireworks displays, a notorious trigger for…	e,p,s,v
20240617	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s Fund is hiring, foster recruitment and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s Fund is hiring, foster recruitment and more! June 17, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Maddie's Fund is hiring a Senior Education Specialist Please note: The application period for this opportunity has closed. If you are looking to join a new team and work within a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity. Maddie's Fund® is looking to…	e,f,p,s,v
20240610	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Artificial intelligence, getting pets into foster and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Artificial intelligence, getting pets into foster and more! June 10, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How animal well-being organizations are using artificial intelligence to help pets and people Curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) might help your animal organization? We asked folks on Maddie's® Pet Forum to share how they're using it to help pets and…	e,f,p,s,v
20240603	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Neonatal kitten foster recruitment, Community Conversations and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Neonatal kitten foster recruitment, Community Conversations and more! June 3, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 7 tips for recruiting neonatal kitten fosters It's kitten season again, and who isn't on the lookout for more foster caregivers for neonatal kittens? Here are seven tips for finding and keeping them! Make sure your supporters understand why kittens are…	e,f,p,s,v
20240530	Blog	blog	7 tips for recruiting neonatal kitten fosters	7 tips for recruiting neonatal kitten fosters May 30, 2024 It's kitten season again, and who isn't on the lookout for more foster caregivers for neonatal kittens? Here are seven tips for finding and keeping them! Make sure your supporters understand why kittens are in need of foster (i.e., this is a critical time in their development for socialization with humans, and their immune…	e,s
20240528	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Pet inclusive housing, language matters and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Pet inclusive housing, language matters and more! May 28, 2024 Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The disconnect between pet-friendly and inclusive housing policies The benefits of renting a home to a pet owner are remarkable. Pet-friendly vacancies fill up faster, they are easier to fill and renters stay longer in pet-friendly housing. On a recent Community…	e,f,p,s,v
20240520	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Veterinary school partners with Cabot Animal Services Center, Community Conversations and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Veterinary school partners with Cabot Animal Services Center, Community Conversations and more! May 20, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine to partner with Cabot Animal Services Center Cabot Animal Services Center and the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine announced an exciting partnership last week that will benefit the community and students alike. The veterinary…	e,f,p,s,v
20240513	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Back Where They Belong Summit recordings, Community Conversations and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Back Where They Belong Summit recordings, Community Conversations and more! May 13, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Reduce crowding and get more animals back home where they belong Did you know that by getting just 20% more stray dogs back home, we can end unnecessary shelter euthanasia and have enough homes for every dog who needs one? Earlier…	e,f,p,s,v
20240506	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kitten season resources, foster recruitment and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kitten season resources, foster recruitment and more! May 6, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Conquer kitten season with these valuable resources We know kitten season is well underway and we have lots of resources to help! Did you know healthy neonatal kittens do not need to be fed every two hours? Learn about the latest…	e,f,p,s,v
20240429	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free stock photos, re-register for Weekly Community Conversations and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free stock photos, re-register for Weekly Community Conversations and more! April 29, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Implementing a simple exercise can do wonders for barking shelter dogs It's the final Maddie's® Insights for the spring! Join us on Thursday, May 9th at 12:00PM PT/3:00PM ET for Impact of Classical Counterconditioning (Quiet Kennel Exercise) on Barking in Shelter…	e,f,p,s,v
20240422	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Re-register for Weekly Community Conversations, Camp Maddie recordings and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Re-register for Weekly Community Conversations, Camp Maddie recordings and more! April 22, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition session recordings now available on-demand! Maddie's Fund® recently hosted Camp Maddie, a two-day online event focusing on dog behavior. We're happy to share that sessions are now available for you to learn at your leisure on Maddie's®…	e,f,p,s,v
20240415	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Understanding intake diversion with data, ACO Appreciation Week and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Understanding intake diversion with data, ACO Appreciation Week and more! April 15, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. It’s Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week! Celebrate National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week April 14-20, 2024. It's a week when communities are encouraged to learn about what the job of animal control really entails and to be grateful for those…	e,f,p,s,v
20240408	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection, DEI survey and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection, DEI survey and more! April 8, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Supercharge your foster program with Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection If you're looking to bring new ideas to your organizations foster program, then look no further than Maddie's® Monthly Foster Connection. This monthly webcast held on the first Thursday of the month…	e,f,p,s,v
20240401	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Dog field trip benefits, webcasts galore and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Dog field trip benefits, webcasts galore and more! April 1, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How one shelter is using a field trip program to rally their community "One of the best things we could have done for our shelter was create our Paws Around the Pee Dee program," says Wendy Ransome, a foster coordinator, data…	e,f,p,s,v
20240401	Flash	flash	Daily Assessment of Foster Pets	Daily Assessment of Foster Pets April 2024 Daily assessment of foster pets is critical for the early detection of health and behavior problems, as well as assessing the effectiveness of medical treatment or behavioral modification	f,p,s,v
20240325	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Inclusive adoptions, short-term foster benefits and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Inclusive adoptions, short-term foster benefits and more! March 25, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Resources to help make pet adoptions more welcoming The Open Arms Challenge begins next month on April 1st! Whether you're participating in the Challenge or not (registration has closed) we're highlighting a few resources that will help make adoptions more welcoming…	e,f,p,s,v
20240318	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kitten care, DEI survey and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kitten care, DEI survey and more! March 18, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Learn the latest in kitten care with this new self-paced course It's only a matter of time before kitten season starts (if it hasn't already). With that in mind, Maddie's® University has launched a new self-paced course, "Taking the Fear out…	e,f,p,s,v
20240311	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Camp Maddie, kitten foster engagement and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Camp Maddie, kitten foster engagement and more! March 11, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition featuring Dr. Chris Pachel Join us at Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition on March 20 and April 3, 2024 from 9AM-1PM PT (12PM-4PM ET) for two free, virtual, half-days that will include presentations, short videos and question &…	e,f,p,s,v
20240304	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kitten fostering engagement, Open Arms Challenge and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kitten fostering engagement, Open Arms Challenge and more! March 4, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How you can take Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity's REDI course for just $25 In honor of the Open Arms Challenge and their belief in its mission, Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) would like to offer…	e,f,p,s,v
20240226	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Open Arms Challenge, learning opportunities and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Open Arms Challenge, learning opportunities and more! February 26, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition featuring Michael Shikashio Has your animal organization ever dealt with difficult to place dogs? Do you want to learn key factors to ensure the behavioral well-being of them while searching for a suitable home? Camp Maddie: Behavior…	e,f,p,s,v
20240220	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Becoming inclusive of your whole community, Camp Maddie and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Becoming inclusive of your whole community, Camp Maddie and more! February 20, 2024 Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How a 2023 Open Arms Challenge winner became more accessible and inclusive of its entire community During the 2023 Open Arms Challenge, Grand Prize winner Harris County Pets of Houston, TX, (HCP) did its very best to ensure the practices and…	e,f,p,s,v
20240212	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: New Camp Maddie, Candid Conversations and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: New Camp Maddie, Candid Conversations and more! February 12, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Registration for Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition is now open! Camp Maddie is back! Join us on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 and Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 9AM-1PM PT (12PM-4PM ET) for a focus on dog behavior. The free, virtual event will…	e,f,p,s,v
20240205	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Black History Series from CARE, Online Instructor-Led Courses and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Black History Series from CARE, Online Instructor-Led Courses and more! February 5, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Join CARE for its 4th Annual American Black History Series February is Black History Month and Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) is back with its 4th Annual American Black History Series. CARE hosts this free series in order…	e,f,p,s,v
20240129	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free HASS Playbook, Holiday Hero Awards and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free HASS Playbook, Holiday Hero Awards and more! January 29, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 5 exceptional animal well-being professionals honored with Holiday Hero Awards, thanks to Maddie Join us for the 2024 Open Arms Challenge! This Challenge is all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and The remarkable efforts of five individuals…	e,f,p,s,v
20240122	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Candid Conversations, Open Arms Challenge preparation, and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Candid Conversations, Open Arms Challenge preparation, and more! January 22, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The 2024 Open Arms Challenge preparation begins in February Join us for the 2024 Open Arms Challenge! This Challenge is all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive practices. Maddie's Fund® is partnering with 24 national organizations…	e,f,p,s,v
20240116	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Open Arms Challenge preparation, resource drive and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Open Arms Challenge preparation, resource drive and more! January 16, 2024 Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The staff training & leadership development resource drive has begun! We're kicking off 2024 with another member-suggested resource drive focused on staff training & leadership development. A Forum member suggested the topic saying: "Some animal shelter professionals have traveled an unconventional…	e,f,p,s,v
20240108	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s Insights, keeping tenants & pets together and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s Insights, keeping tenants & pets together and more! January 8, 2024 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. New Year, new Maddie's Insights! Foster care and the Human-Animal Bond The New Year is here and so are new Maddie's® Insights! Join us on Thursday, January 11th at 12:00PM PT/3:00PM ET for Foster Care and the Human Animal Bond with…	e,f,p,s,v
20231218	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Austin Pets Alive! courses, housing rights webcast and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Austin Pets Alive! courses, housing rights webcast and more! December 18, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Dr. Kwane Stewart is CNN's Hero of the Year! Dr. Kwane Stewart, veterinarian and co-founder of Project Street Vet and a Maddie's Fund® grantee, has been named at the 2023 CNN Hero of the Year for his incredible work with pets…	e,f,p,s,v
20231211	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Open Arms Challenge, keeping tenants & pets together and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Open Arms Challenge, keeping tenants & pets together and more! December 11, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Join us for the final webcast of 2023: Keeping Tenants & Their Pets Together Join us on Thursday, December 21 at 12:00 PM PT / 3:00PM ET for a question and answer session with housing rights expert Dianne Prado of HEART…	e,f,p,s,v
20231205	Blog	blog	Last chance to register for Camp Maddie: Foster Edition!	Last chance to register for Camp Maddie: Foster Edition! December 5, 2023 Camp Maddie: Foster Edition is this Thursday! Be sure to register as soon as possible. Camp Maddie is a free, new learning series beginning with a virtual half-day dog foster edition on Thursday, December 7, 9am-1 pm PT (12 pm-4 pm ET). At Camp Maddie, we will cover various topics in to-the-point presentations, panel discussions,…
20231204	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Camp Maddie is almost here, Family Bondedness and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Camp Maddie is almost here, Family Bondedness and more! December 4, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The next Maddie's Insights will cover the Family Bondedness Scale Join us on December 14th for the next webcast in the Maddie's® Insights series, "The Development of and Research on the Family Bondedness Scale." This one hour event will be presented…	e,f,p,s,v
20231120	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Inclusivity, Camp Maddie and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Inclusivity, Camp Maddie and more! November 20, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Register now for Camp Maddie: Foster Edition! Have you registered for Camp Maddie yet? Registration is free! Camp Maddie is a new learning series beginning with a virtual half-day dog foster edition on Thursday, December 7, 9am-1 pm PT (12 pm-4 pm…	e,f,p,s,v
20231116	Blog	blog	Register now for Camp Maddie: Foster Edition!	Register now for Camp Maddie: Foster Edition! November 16, 2023 Have you registered for Camp Maddie yet? Registration is free! Camp Maddie is a new learning series beginning with a virtual half-day dog foster edition on Thursday, December 7, 9am-1 pm PT (12 pm-4 pm ET). At Camp Maddie, we will cover various topics in to-the-point presentations, panel discussions, strategy-sharing seminars, videos and question and answer…
20231113	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Register for Camp Maddie, CNN Hero voting and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Register for Camp Maddie, CNN Hero voting and more! November 13, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Vote for Dr. Kwane Stewart for CNN Hero of the year! We are thrilled to share that Dr. Kwane Stewart, veterinarian and co-founder of Project Street Vet and a Maddie's Fund® grantee, has been selected to be one of the top…	e,f,p,s,v
20231106	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: #BeAHelper, support your community and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: #BeAHelper, support your community and more! November 6, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How your animal organization can better connect with the community it supports Connecting with your community is more important than ever. Which is why we are republishing this blog from 2022 with the now former Executive Director of Plainfield Area Humane…	e,f,p,s,v
20231030	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Register for Camp Maddie, A Deeper Dive series and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Register for Camp Maddie, A Deeper Dive series and more! October 30, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Register now for Camp Maddie: Foster Edition Registration for Camp Maddie is now open and free! This is where expanding your dog foster program begins. Camp Maddie is a new learning series beginning with a virtual half-day dog foster edition on Thursday,…	e,f,p,s,v
20231026	Blog	blog	Register now for Camp Maddie: Foster Edition	Register now for Camp Maddie: Foster Edition October 26, 2023 Registration for Camp Maddie is now open and free! This is where expanding your dog foster program begins. Camp Maddie is a new learning series beginning with a virtual half-day dog foster edition on Thursday, December 7, 9am-1 pm PT (12 pm-4 pm ET). At Camp Maddie, we will cover various topics in to-the-point presentations, panel…
20231023	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Emergency fostering, continuing education and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Emergency fostering, continuing education and more! October 23, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Continuing education credit now available with these popular courses and webcasts We're excited to share that two popular self-paced courses on Maddie's® University now carry continuing education credits from the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) program of the American Association…	e,f,p,s,v
20231016	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: National Access to Care Study survey, Camp Maddie and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: National Access to Care Study survey, Camp Maddie and more! October 16, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Save the date! Join us in December for Camp Maddie Camp Maddie is a new learning series beginning with a virtual half-day foster edition on Thursday, December 7, 9am-1 pm PT (12 pm-4 pm ET). This event is free. At Camp Maddie,…	e,f,p,s,v
20231012	Blog	blog	Save the Date: Join us in December for Camp Maddie!	Save the Date: Join us in December for Camp Maddie! October 12, 2023 Camp Maddie is a new learning series beginning with a virtual half-day foster edition on Thursday, December 7, 9am-1 pm PT (12 pm-4 pm ET). This event is free. At Camp Maddie, we will cover various topics in to-the-point presentations, panel discussions, strategy-sharing seminars, videos and question and answer sessions. Presenters will discuss breaking down barriers…
20231010	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: TNR Resource Drive, examining the relationship between BIPOC communities and their pets and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: TNR Resource Drive, examining the relationship between BIPOC communities and their pets and more! October 10, 2023 Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Maddie's Insights: Examining the relationship between BIPOC communities and their pets Join Catherine Kisavi-Atatah Ph.D. on October 12, 2023 at 12:00PM PT/3:00PM ET for Examining the Relationship between BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, And People of Color) Communities and Their Companion Animals. In the…	e,f,p,s,v
20231002	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Volunteer recruitment, 2022 Avanzino Leadership Award and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Volunteer recruitment, 2022 Avanzino Leadership Award and more! October 2, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Attract more volunteers with help from Maddie’s® Pet Forum Caring for and improving the lives of our pets often goes hand in hand with the challenge of finding and retaining volunteers. From volunteer shortages post-COVID-19 to the struggle of standing out in…	e,f,p,s,v
20230925	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: #BeAHelper, online learning opportunities and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: #BeAHelper, online learning opportunities and more! September 25, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Donating pet food is just one way to #BeAHelper Last year, The Ad Council, Maddie's Fund® and the Humane Society of the United States launched the public service announcement (PSA) campaign, "Pets and People Together." There are many resources available to…	e,f,p,s,v
20230918	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Low-barrier fostering, in-person learning opportunities and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Low-barrier fostering, in-person learning opportunities and more! September 18, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Take this short survey on finding homes for “behavior dogs” On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Maddie's Fund® will be hosting a half-day online event that will focus on finding homes for behavior dogs (more information to come!) In the meantime, we…	e,f,p,s,v
20230911	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Hard-to place cats, humane education and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Hard-to place cats, humane education and more! September 11, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Maddie’s® Insights is back! Social Behavior and Implications for Bonded Pairs in Group-housed Shelter Cats Join us on Thursday, September 14 at 12pm PT/ 3pm ET to learn to identify positive social (prosocial, affiliative) behavior in cats, understand that being surrendered…	e,f,p,s,v
20230905	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online Instructor-Led Courses, practices for wellbeing & productivity and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online Instructor-Led Courses, practices for wellbeing & productivity and more! September 5, 2023 Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Join the first Deeper Dive session from Journey You Own on September 6th Are you ready to reignite your passion, reclaim your energy and revolutionize your approach to work? We shared the news of the self-paced course, The Journey You Own:…	e,f,p,s,v
20230828	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: prison programs, Online Instructor-Led Courses and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: prison programs, Online Instructor-Led Courses and more! August 28, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How a dog training prison program can impact your community and beyond In last month's Community Conversation call, Zach Skow, the Executive Director of Marley's Mutts, spoke about his dog training prison program, Pawsitive Change. Having experienced the transformative powers of…	e,f,p,s,v
20230821	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Dog training classes, humane education and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Dog training classes, humane education and more! August 21, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How Napa Humane is offering dog training classes to keep people and pets together Broadening community services through accessible preventative programs is what Napa Humane is all about. Although the organization has been around for about 50 years, they no longer…	e,f,p,s,v
20230817	Blog	blog	How Napa Humane is offering dog training classes to keep people and pets together	How Napa Humane is offering dog training classes to keep people and pets together August 17, 2023 Broadening community services through accessible preventative programs is what Napa Humane is all about. Although the organization has been around for about 50 years, they no longer have a physical shelter or animals. So, what do they have? A spay/neuter and vaccine clinic, a mobile clinic, humane education programs and most recently, accessible dog training classes. …
20230814	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Recruiting foster caregivers, Shelter Animals Count data and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Recruiting foster caregivers, Shelter Animals Count data and more! August 14, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Does your animal organization need more foster caregivers? These 6 questions can help Having trouble finding foster caregivers? These six questions can help guide you toward a successful strategy. 1. Is it easy to become a foster caregiver at your rescue…	e,f,p,s,v
20230807	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: The return of Maddie’s Insights, Open Arms Challenge 2024 and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: The return of Maddie’s Insights, Open Arms Challenge 2024 and more! August 7, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Maddie’s® Insights returns next month featuring the social behavior of cats in group housing at shelters The wait is almost over! Maddie's® Insights returns this September with the latest research in animal well-being (welfare) and how you can use the findings…	e,f,p,s,v
20230731	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Marketing strategy plan, all things cat and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Marketing strategy plan, all things cat and more! July 31, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Make kitten season a little easier with these courses from Maddie's® University As kitten season continues through summer, here are a few self-paced courses and webcasts, designed to make your life easier, all available on Maddie's® University. Self-paced courses Building Foster…	e,f,p,s,v
20230724	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Foster recruitment, Community Animal CARE and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Foster recruitment, Community Animal CARE and more! July 24, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Successfully reuniting lost cats with owners, paper collars, and more in this Community Cats podcast episode Want to learn about the program that has a feline reclaim rate eight times the national average? Listen to the Community Cats Podcast episode, "How to…	e,f,p,s,v
20230717	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Symposia survey, foster care survey insights and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Symposia survey, foster care survey insights and more! July 17, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 5 important insights from our National Foster Survey The 2022 National Foster Survey conducted by Maddie's Fund®, provides valuable insights into the utilization and support of foster care programs for dogs and cats in the United States. The survey examined the…	e,f,p,s,v
20230710	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day, short survey and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day, short survey and more! July 10, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Today (July 10) is Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day! July 10 is Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day. Dr. Miller is known for her trailblazing leadership and purposeful dedication to the field of veterinary shelter medicine. If you are one…	e,f,p,s,v
20230703	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Well-being practices, free photo library and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Well-being practices, free photo library and more! July 3, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. New free self-paced course available with practices for well-being and productivity Are you ready to reignite your passion, reclaim your energy and revolutionize your approach to work? The new self-paced course, The Journey You Own: Practices for Wellbeing and Productivity, on…	e,f,p,s,v
20230628	Research	research	Dog and Cat Foster Care 2022 Survey Results	Dog and Cat Foster Care 2022 Survey Results 6/28/2023 The 2022 survey conducted by Maddie's Fund^® provides valuable insights into the utilization and support of foster care programs for dogs and cats in the United States, shedding light on the changing landscape of foster caregiver processes.	f,s,v
20230627	Blog	blog	PetsAndPeoplePhotos.org helps animal welfare organizations deepen community connections	PetsAndPeoplePhotos.org helps animal welfare organizations deepen community connections June 27, 2023 HeARTs Speak and Maddie’s Fund® are excited to announce the launch of PetsandPeoplePhotos.org, a free stock image library created for animal well-being (welfare) organizations aimed at increasing inclusivity and providing a welcoming environment for all community members. The project’s launch earlier this month was made possible by a two-year $84,700 grant to HeARTs Speak from…
20230626	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free stock library, calming the canines and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free stock library, calming the canines and more! June 26, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Community celebrates Independence Day by “Calming the Canines” at their local animal shelter We're republishing this blog from 2018 since Fourth of July is a stressful time for shelter pets. Here's how one shelter kept their dogs calm during fireworks. It…	e,f,p,s,v
20230619	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free racial equity course, PetSmart spay/neuter policy and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free racial equity course, PetSmart spay/neuter policy and more! June 19, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. CARE launches racial equity course scholarships in honor of Juneteenth Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) is offering its Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) virtual course free of charge during the month of June. This $800 scholarship honors…	e,f,p,s,v
20230612	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Training shelter dogs in prison, free stock photos and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Training shelter dogs in prison, free stock photos and more! June 12, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The May Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are… On Monday, Maddie's Fund® gave two organizations a $5,000 grant for attending the May Weekly Community Conversations! A total of $10,000 in grants was given to two people chosen at random. In…	e,f,p,s,v
20230605	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free stock photos, “Bad pet portraits,” grant opportunities and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free stock photos, “Bad pet portraits,” grant opportunities and more! June 5, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Introducing PetsandPeoplePhotos.org, a FREE image library This FREE stock image library was created for animal well-being organizations by HeARTs Speak with #ThanksToMaddie. The goal of this ongoing stock photo project is to increase inclusivity and provide a welcoming environment for all…	e,f,p,s,v
20230530	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Project Street Vet, free online foster courses and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Project Street Vet, free online foster courses and more! May 30, 2023 Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Dr. Kwane Stewart: “Kindness is a super power” Dr. Kwane Stewart, veterinarian and co-founder of Project Street Vet recently spoke at the Weekly Community Conversations call. You'll be inspired as he talks about his journey from private practice veterinarian, to contemplating…	e,f,p,s,v
20230522	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Winning Return to Home program, Solutions Summit and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Winning Return to Home program, Solutions Summit and more! May 22, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Peoria County Animal Protection Service shares its winning Return to Home program Looking to improve your return to home rates at your animal organization? Return to Home Challenge Overall Winner, Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) in Peoria, IL, shares insights,…	e,f,p,s,v
20230516	Blog	blog	Research study: Foster care has an impact on dogs’ welfare and adoption	Research study: Foster care has an impact on dogs’ welfare and adoption May 16, 2023 This post was originally published in 2019. We are republishing today as foster care is as important as ever. Button had been at the Kansas City Pet Project for about a month, and he wasn't doing well. He was displaying alarming signs of kennel stress, including pacing, spinning, vocalizing and jumping up and down over…	e,f,p,s,v
20230515	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free community-centric courses, Maddie’s Insights and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free community-centric courses, Maddie’s Insights and more! May 15, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Learn how to become more community-centric with these free courses on Maddie’s University Is your animal organization working to become more community-centric and need a little help? Maddie's® University now offers Human Animal Support Services (HASS) curriculum, covering the most important…	e,f,p,s,v
20230508	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Funding resources, Canine Science Symposium and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Funding resources, Canine Science Symposium and more! May 8, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Fundraising resources for your animal organization Fundraising is a crucial aspect for animal well-being (welfare) organizations to continue their mission of providing services for people and pets. Successful fundraisers bring in the necessary funds to cover the costs of medical care,…	e,f,p,s,v
20230501	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: ASV Guidelines Re-Boot Camp, Domains Model and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: ASV Guidelines Re-Boot Camp, Domains Model and more! May 1, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Register now for Maddie’s Insights: 5 Domains of Animal Care Join Dr. Kat Littlewood for the "Five Domains of Animal Care." The Five Domains Model is a holistic and structured framework for gathering together well-being indicators and assessing animal well-being. Maddie's…	e,f,p,s,v
20230424	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Canine Science Symposium, Maddie’s Insights and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Canine Science Symposium, Maddie’s Insights and more! April 24, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Customer service course for animal services now available in Spanish Providing excellent customer service at your animal shelter or rescue organization is a vital component of keeping pets and people together. The impact that customer service has on our communities is…	e,f,p,s,v
20230417	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: WisCARES grant, Maddie’s Insights and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: WisCARES grant, Maddie’s Insights and more! April 17, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. WisCARES receives $200,000 grant to help keep pets and people together Maddie's Fund® has awarded a $200,000 grant to The Wisconsin Companion Animal Resources, Education and Social Support (WisCARES) program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-M). This grant will support the…	e,f,p,s,v
20230403	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home results, Spanish language customer service course, and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home results, Spanish language customer service course, and more! April 3, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Please note: There will be no additional blog posts this week. Over 10,000 dogs and cats reunite with their families, thanks to the Return to Home Challenge In October of 2022, over 10,000 lost pets were reunited with their families thanks…	e,f,p,s,v
20230327	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Science-backed human and animal bonding, grant opportunity and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Science-backed human and animal bonding, grant opportunity and more! March 27, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How the Open Arms Challenge allowed this rescue organization to become more accessible The Open Arms Challenge starts next month, and we're highlighting Salem Friends of Felines (SFOF) in Oregon to provide a little inspiration! SFOF is a rescue organization that…	e,f,p,s,v
20230320	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kitten season, National Shelter Programs Survey and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kitten season, National Shelter Programs Survey and more! March 20, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Kitten season is coming and we’ve got resources While we may not be able to provide you with an extra set of hands to bottle feed, we do have plenty resources to help with kitten season. From a kitten marketing toolkit…	e,f,p,s,v
20230316	Blog	blog	Kitten season is coming and we’ve got resources	Kitten season is coming and we’ve got resources March 16, 2023 While we may not be able to provide you with an extra set of hands to bottle feed, we do have plenty resources to help with kitten season. From a kitten marketing toolkit from HeARTs Speak to foster recruitment to kitten care and more, we hope these will help make kitten season a little easier…	e,f,s
20230313	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Welcoming practices, Black animal activism and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Welcoming practices, Black animal activism and more! March 13, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Resources to incorporate more welcoming practices at your animal organization With the Open Arms Challenge kicking off next month, the Maddie's® Pet Forum resource drive for March is focused on welcoming practices. We know that making changes to your organization's existing…	e,f,p,s,v
20230306	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: 2023 Shelter Summit, shelter programs survey and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: 2023 Shelter Summit, shelter programs survey and more! March 6, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Register now for the free Spring 2023 Shelter Summit! If you're looking to create change at your shelter, but unsure on where to begin, Maddie's® Million Pet Challenge Learniverse Spring 2023 Shelter Summit and Fast Tracks may be the opportunity you're…	e,f,p,s,v
20230227	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: March Community Conversations, senior dog grants, and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: March Community Conversations, senior dog grants, and more! February 27, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. March Community Conversations are all about being open and inclusive With the Open Arms Challenge a little over a month away, now is the time to prepare. In addition to the dozens of resources available on the website, we have FOUR…	e,f,p,s,v
20230221	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Incentivizing foster caregivers, foster survey, and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Incentivizing foster caregivers, foster survey, and more! February 21, 2023 Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How Dallas Animal Services placed 160 dogs in 3 days by incentivizing foster and rescue transfers Dallas Animal Services (DAS) was in a tight spot. Like many shelters in late 2022 and despite their best efforts, the number of pets they…	e,f,p,s,v
20230216	Blog	blog	How Dallas Animal Services placed 160 dogs in 3 days by incentivizing foster and rescue transfers	How Dallas Animal Services placed 160 dogs in 3 days by incentivizing foster and rescue transfers February 16, 2023 Dallas Animal Services (DAS) was in a tight spot. Like many shelters in late 2022 and despite their best efforts, the number of pets they were caring for had been high for months. They'd been asking their community for emergency adopters and fosters for some time. When dogs began showing symptoms of Upper Respiratory Infections,…
20230213	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: National Foster Survey, on-demand webcast and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: National Foster Survey, on-demand webcast and more! February 13, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The January Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are On Monday, Maddie's Fund® gave four organizations a $2,500 grant for attending the January Weekly Community Conversations! A total of $10,000 in grants was given to four people chosen at random. These…	e,f,p,s,v
20230206	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Animal Care Expo, free help and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Animal Care Expo, free help and more! February 6, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Animal Care Expo is coming in April! The Humane Society of the United States Animal Care Expo 2023 will be in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 3-6! The annual conference will have nearly 100 sessions, with a select number being live-streamed this…	e,f,p,s,v
20230130	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Open Arms Challenge registration ends today, short-term fostering for cats and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Open Arms Challenge registration ends today, short-term fostering for cats and more! January 30, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Today is the last day to register for the Open Arms Challenge! It’s your last chance to register for the Open Arms Challenge! Twenty-three national organizations have come together to host this Challenge that’s all about opening our hearts and minds…	e,f,p,s,v
20230123	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Open Arms Challenge registration, short-term fostering for cats and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Open Arms Challenge registration, short-term fostering for cats and more! January 23, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Register now for the Open Arms Challenge! Starting today, your organization can apply for the Open Arms Challenge. Twenty-three national organizations have come together to host this Challenge that’s all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive…	e,f,p,s,v
20230116	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Shelter cat foster program study webcast, resource drive and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Shelter cat foster program study webcast, resource drive and more! January 16, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How to be open to new ideas at your animal organization Want to be more open and inclusive at your animal well-being organization, but not sure where to begin? Looking at your current policies is a great starting point. This is…	e,f,p,s,v
20230109	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online Instructor-Led Courses, Open Arms Challenge and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online Instructor-Led Courses, Open Arms Challenge and more! January 9, 2023 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Last chance to apply: Maddie’s® Online Instructor-Led Courses Tuesday, January 10 is the last day to apply for Maddie's Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses. The courses provide an interactive educational opportunity for those who are looking to benefit from the wisdom of…	e,f,p,s,v
20221219	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online Instructor-Led Courses, resources and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online Instructor-Led Courses, resources and more! December 19, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Apply now: Maddie’s® Online Instructor-Led Courses Maddie's Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses provide an interactive educational opportunity for those who are looking to benefit from the wisdom of established innovative programs. They're the catalyst you need to take your programs and learning…	e,f,p,s,v
20221212	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online Instructor-Led Courses, pet support services database and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online Instructor-Led Courses, pet support services database and more! December 12, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Apply soon: Maddie’s® Online Instructor-Led Courses Apply starting Tuesday, December 13! Maddie's Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses provide an interactive educational opportunity for those who are looking to benefit from the wisdom of established innovative programs. They're the catalyst you need to…	e,f,p,s,v
20221205	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Shelter cats webcast, Candid Conversations and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Shelter cats webcast, Candid Conversations and more! December 5, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Apply soon: Maddie’s® Online Instructor-Led Courses Apply starting Tuesday, December 13! Maddie's Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses provide an interactive educational opportunity for those who are looking to benefit from the wisdom of established innovative programs. They're the catalyst you need to…	e,f,p,s,v
20221128	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Trauma-informed online courses, new grant opportunity and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Trauma-informed online courses, new grant opportunity and more! November 28, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. New monthly grant opportunity! Starting this month, Maddie's Fund® will be giving away a $3,000 grant each month to one lucky Maddie's® Pet Forum member! The first drawing will be in December 2022 for content contributed in November 2022! You'll automatically…	e,f,p,s,v
20221121	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: New grant opportunity, translation services and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: New grant opportunity, translation services and more! November 21, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. New monthly grant opportunity! Starting in December, you’ll be entered to win a $3,000 grant just for participating on Maddie’s® Pet Forum! The first drawing will be in December 2022 for content contributed in November 2022! Start community partnerships…	e,f,p,s,v
20221114	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Holiday promotion ideas, service deserts and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Holiday promotion ideas, service deserts and more! November 14, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Holiday promotion ideas for your animal organization With the fall season in full swing and winter right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about what promotions or marketing campaigns your organization will try out to engage your community, find…	e,f,p,s,v
20221107	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How to #BeAHelper, send pets home and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How to #BeAHelper, send pets home and more! November 7, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Donating pet food is just one way to #BeAHelper We recently shared the new public service announcement (PSA) campaign, "Pets and People Together," that aims to inspire pet lovers everywhere to #BeAHelper. The message of the campaign comes from the understanding…	e,f,p,s,v
20221101	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Insights: Takeaways from pandemic-era emergency pet fostering	Maddie’s Insights: Takeaways from pandemic-era emergency pet fostering November 1, 2022 Join Dr. Lisa Gunter, PhD, CBCC-KA, Assistant Professor, Coastal Carolina University on Thursday, November 3rd at 12:00PM PT/3:00PM ET for a Maddie’s® Insights webcast on foster recruitment, trial adoption programs, caregiving practices, and behavioral support that can be utilized in our post-pandemic world. “Emergency fostering during the pandemic; Takeaways for a post-pandemic world,” will run…
20221031	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: A new workforce development program, what people like about Maddie’s Pet Forum and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: A new workforce development program, what people like about Maddie’s Pet Forum and more! October 31, 2022 Happy Halloween! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. San Francisco SPCA announces new workforce development program, #ThanksToMaddie The San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SF SCPA) is offering a three-month paid Community Medicine Education Training (CoMET) program. In partnership with Young Community Developers (YCD), this…	e,f,p,s,v
20221024	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home Challenge social media, Candid Conversation and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home Challenge social media, Candid Conversation and more! October 24, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Catch up with the Return to Home Challenge on social media There's just 11 more days left in Return to Home Challenge, and we are loving what we are seeing on social media! Don't forget to use the hashtag #ReturnToHomeChallenge when…	e,f,p,s,v
20221017	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: #BeAHelper PSA, Candid Conversation and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: #BeAHelper PSA, Candid Conversation and more! October 17, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. #BeAHelper, a new PSA campaign focused on keeping pets and people together Maddie's Fund® together with The Ad Council and The Humane Society of the United States have launched a new campaign, "Pets and People Together," a fully integrated public service announcement…	e,f,p,s,v
20221010	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Avanzino Award, Shelter data, shelter survey and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Avanzino Award, Shelter data, shelter survey and more! October 10, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Congratulations to James Evans, recipient of the 2022 Avanzino Leadership Award! Maddie's Fund® is honored to present the 2022 Avanzino Leadership Award to James Evans for his outstanding leadership and purposeful dedication to the human-animal bond. This award recognizes significant achievement…	e,f,p,s,v
20221003	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Social pain in dogs, a new look on Maddie’s Pet Forum and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Social pain in dogs, a new look on Maddie’s Pet Forum and more! October 3, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Register now for Maddie's Insights: Social Pain in Dogs Join Dr. Franklin McMillan, DVM for a fascinating webcast, "Social Pain in Dogs". The second in the Maddie's® Insights webcast series, Dr. McMillan will explore the topic of emotions and the importance…	e,f,p,s,v
20220926	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Fewer barriers to adoption, Candid Conversation, and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Fewer barriers to adoption, Candid Conversation, and more! September 26, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Animal organizations experience more adopters and time, thanks to the Open Arms Challenge Adoption applications and requirements are often the first impression a potential adopter gets. During the 2021 Open Arms Challenge, several organizations made changes to its adoption processes and…	e,f,p,s,v
20220919	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: National Shelter Survey, Return to Home ideas, and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: National Shelter Survey, Return to Home ideas, and more! September 19, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 2 Return to Home ideas to start using now We're halfway through the Return To Home Challenge Huddles and are excited for all the different ideas and tips shared so far! Two ideas that you can start using right now were…	e,f,p,s,v
20220912	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Grassroots marketing, Weekly Community Conversations, and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Grassroots marketing, Weekly Community Conversations, and more! September 12, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How your animal organization can increase adoption rates, fundraising efforts and more This is a follow up to the blog post shared a few weeks ago, How your animal organization can better connect with the community it supports. In a recent…	e,f,p,s,v
20220906	Research	research	Marketing and Adoption Counseling Survey Results	Marketing and Adoption Counseling Survey Results September 6, 2022 The Marketing and Adoption Counseling Survey was launched in January 2022 and distributed by Maddie's Fund^®. It was created to learn more about the communications methods being used by animal shelters and rescue organizations to convey information about pets who are available for adoption to the public.	e,f,s
20220829	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Weekly Community Conversations, Online Instructor-Led Courses and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Weekly Community Conversations, Online Instructor-Led Courses and more! August 29, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The Humane Education Online Instructor-Led Course is back! Apply today Are you an animal well-being professional looking to expand your shelter's reach and engage with new community members while generating additional revenue? A humane education programs allow you to do all…	e,f,p,s,v
20220823	Blog	blog	Join us for a new webcast series, Maddie’s Insights!	Join us for a new webcast series, Maddie’s Insights! August 23, 2022 Introducing a brand new webcast series, Maddie’s® Insights. Starting on Thursday, September 8, at 12:00PM / 3:00PM ET, these monthly webcasts will provide practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. Maddie's Fund® Director of Outreach and Research, Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB will host this 60 minute webcast. “It's pretty common that…
20220822	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s Insights, Online Instructor-Led Courses and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s Insights, Online Instructor-Led Courses and more! August 22, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Candid Conversations are back! Join Elijah Brice-Middleton, Director at Plainfield Area Humane Society (PAHS) in New Jersey on Thursday, August 24 at 12:00PM PT/3:00PM ET, as he reveals the values and skills he uses to face challenges of being, in his…	e,f,p,s,v
20220815	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Care pathways webcast, Candid Conversations and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Care pathways webcast, Candid Conversations and more! August 15, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Weekly Community Conversations Register now for the weekly Monday 11AM PT/2PM ET call for animal well-being professionals. These 50-minute calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and…	e,f,p,s,v
20220812	Research	research	Foster Plea Survey Results	Foster Plea Survey Results August 12, 2022 The Foster Plea Survey was launched and distributed in November 2021 by Maddie's Fund. The Survey's objective was to establish baseline data on how and when internal foster pleas are being sent to foster volunteers. Internal foster pleas are non-public queries to an organization's existing foster base to acquire foster homes for specific pets or groups of pets.	e,f,s
20220808	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Weekly Community Conversations, BIPOC-led grants and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Weekly Community Conversations, BIPOC-led grants and more! August 8, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Weekly Community Conversations Register now for the weekly Monday 11AM PT/2PM ET call for animal well-being professionals. These 50-minute calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and…	e,f,p,s,v
20220801	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home Challenge, Weekly Communication Conversations and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home Challenge, Weekly Communication Conversations and more! August 1, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Weekly Community Conversations begin TODAY, August 1! Register now for the weekly Monday 11AM PT/2PM ET call for animal well-being professionals. These 50-minute calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers…	e,f,p,s,v
20220725	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home Challenge, free meditation course and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home Challenge, free meditation course and more! July 25, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Help more people and pets with these webcasts available on demand! Learning new ways to help people and pets just got even easier! You can now access all of Human Animal Support Services past webcasts in your Maddie's® University account. There…	e,f,p,s,v
20220718	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Community Conversations, NACA course and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Community Conversations, NACA course and more! July 18, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The first course in the NACA Field Services Series is now available For animal care and control officers, maintaining a safe environment while performing daily duties is key. The brand new, self-paced course, NACA Field Services Series: Using Tools and Equipment,…	e,f,p,s,v
20220711	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home Challenge, youth vounteers and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home Challenge, youth vounteers and more! July 11, 2022 Happy Monday! Yesterday (July 10) was Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day! Learn more about this incredible human, and join us in celebrating by sharing a photo of your shelter pet or foster pet on social media using #ThanksToDrMiller. As always, below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Join us…	e,f,p,s,v
20220705	Blog	blog	Join us for weekly Community Conversations, now on Monday!	Join us for weekly Community Conversations, now on Monday! July 5, 2022 Last month, we asked for your input regarding the combining of two weekly Zoom calls: Shelter and Rescue Support and Animal Welfare Leadership Roundup. Our new day and time are here! Join us on Mondays starting on July 18 at 11AM PT/2PM ET for Community Conversations, an hour long call for animal well-being professionals. The…
20220630	Blog	blog	Two former animal shelter youth volunteers share the impact it had on them	Two former animal shelter youth volunteers share the impact it had on them June 30, 2022 This is the second in a post in a two-part series by Erin Ellis, Community Engagement Director of Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) about their youth volunteer program. This post highlights two former youth volunteers in a "Where are they now?" fashion. Read the first post. At Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT), we had no…
20220628	Blog	blog	Why one animal shelter lowered the volunteer age to 8-years-old	Why one animal shelter lowered the volunteer age to 8-years-old June 28, 2022 This guest post is the first in a two-part series by Erin Ellis, Community Engagement Director of Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) about their youth volunteer program and the impact it's had since its inception in 2008. At the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT), we have always strived to have a very inclusive volunteer program.…
20220627	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Why you should meditate, stipends for foster homes and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Why you should meditate, stipends for foster homes and more! June 27, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How one rescue organization is using stipends to find foster homes for dogs who are harder to place Dogs and cats who need to be the only pet in the home can be difficult to find placement for in adoptive and…	e,f,p,s,v
20220623	Blog	blog	How one rescue organization is using stipends to find foster homes for dogs who are harder to place	How one rescue organization is using stipends to find foster homes for dogs who are harder to place June 23, 2022 Dogs and cats who need to be the only pet in the home can be difficult to find placement for in adoptive and foster homes. This can result in longer shelter stays while a home is sought that fits their needs. While finding home-based placement more quickly for these pets is a common conundrum among…
20220620	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Length of stay webcast, free meditation and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Length of stay webcast, free meditation and more! June 20, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The Best Friends 2021 national dataset has arrived This month, Best Friends Animal Society published its 2021 dataset. While there were some setbacks, there is plenty to be optimistic about. In 2021, the save rate increased from 79% to 83%. According…	e,f,p,s,v
20220620	Research	research	Community-Centric Animal Services Practices Survey Results	Community-Centric Animal Services Practices Survey Results June 20, 2022 The Community-Centric Animal Services Practices (CCASP) survey was launched in March 2021 and distributed by Maddie's Fund^® and several national partners.	e,f,s
20220613	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Pet support services, National Call update and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Pet support services, National Call update and more! June 13, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Implement pet support services with this free course Looking to add more pet support services for your community? Maddie's® University's free, self-paced course, Pet Support Services, is for you! By offering pet support services, you will help keep pets with their…	e,f,p,s,v
20220606	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Behavior resources, paid family leave, and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Behavior resources, paid family leave, and more! June 6, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How to improve your animal welfare organization’s presence, and why it matters Does your organization show up in a Google search? To answer this question, it would depend on what the search was. With the majority of people using Google to…	e,f,p,s,v
20220526	Blog	blog	These free communications kits will help you get word out about fostering, space crises, and more	These free communications kits will help you get word out about fostering, space crises, and more May 26, 2022 This is a guest post written by Human Animal Support Services and HeARTs Speak. When you share your organization’s support for keeping people and pets together, it helps spread awareness of new kinds of safety net support available to members of your community—while also helping to redefine the role of animal services and reduce judgment…
20220523	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Shelter Animals Count automation, unhoused webcast, and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Shelter Animals Count automation, unhoused webcast, and more! May 23, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. We’re halfway through the We Foster Challenge! We're halfway through the #WeFosterChallenge! We've loved following along on social media to see organizations from across the country growing their foster bases and getting more pets into homes. Even if you're not participating…	e,f,p,s,v
20220516	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Summer apprenticeships, conferences, resources and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Summer apprenticeships, conferences, resources and more! May 16, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The online summer apprenticeships application window is now open! Kick summer off right with one of these seven online apprenticeships. Learn all about ringworm, foster field trips or lost pet reunification. Each apprenticeship is four weeks long and is made up…	e,f,p,s,v
20220509	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Busting barriers, We Foster Challenge Huddles and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Busting barriers, We Foster Challenge Huddles and more! May 9, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Watch any of the We Foster Huddles on-demand Whether you missed one or want to re-watch for some tangible ideas, you can watch any of the four We Foster Huddles on-demand at your convenience! Below is the lineup. If you have…	e,f,p,s,v
20220502	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: The We Foster Challenge starts, CARE receives a grant and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: The We Foster Challenge starts, CARE receives a grant and more! May 2, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Happy birthday, Maddie! Tuesday we celebrated the little dog who started a revolution. She was bold, feisty and not afraid to take chances. Although she is no longer with us, we continue to give thanks to Maddie in the form of…	e,f,p,s,v
20220425	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: National Calls, online apprenticeships and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: National Calls, online apprenticeships and more! April 25, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Are you registered for the National Calls? We are three months in to the grant giveaways during the National Calls, and we've only just begun! If you're not already familiar, these Monday and Friday calls started early in the pandemic, as…	e,f,p,s,v
20220419	Blog	blog	Are you registered for the National Calls?	Are you registered for the National Calls? April 19, 2022 We are three months in to the grant giveaways during the National Calls, and we’ve only just begun! If you’re not already familiar, these Monday and Friday calls started early in the pandemic, as a way to come together when we had to be apart. They have grown to be a lifeline for many, with…
20220418	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Share foster resources, engaging online groups, and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Share foster resources, engaging online groups, and more! April 18, 2022 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…	e,f,p,s,v
20220411	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Open Arms Challenge winners, barrier-free adoption webcast, and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Open Arms Challenge winners, barrier-free adoption webcast, and more! April 11, 2022 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.…	e,f,p,s,v
20220404	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free tools, shorter lengths of stay, and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free tools, shorter lengths of stay, and more! April 4, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 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…	e,f,p,s,v
20220328	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Going live on social, We Foster Huddles and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Going live on social, We Foster Huddles and more! March 28, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 7 tips for going live on social media during shelter and rescue emergencies Live streaming on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram can help you create connections with supporters and get the word out quickly during shelter and rescue emergencies,…	e,f,p,s,v
20220321	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: 2022 conferences, Maddie’s Pet Forum and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: 2022 conferences, Maddie’s Pet Forum and more! March 21, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Weigh-in on the latest Maddie’s Pet Forum posts Have you been to Maddie's® Pet Forum lately? The online hub for animal welfare professionals is the place to go to ask questions, give advice, share a success story and network with others…	e,f,p,s,v
20220314	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Big Dog Master Class, adoption resource drive and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Big Dog Master Class, adoption resource drive and more! March 14, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The February National Call grant giveaway winners are… This past Monday and Friday, Maddie's Fund® gave four organizations/people a $2,500 grant just for attending the February National Calls! These grants were picked at random. The February winners from the Animal Welfare…	e,f,p,s,v
20220307	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: We Foster Challenge, co-sheltering webcast and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: We Foster Challenge, co-sheltering webcast and more! March 7, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Last day to apply for the We Foster Challenge By fostering pets, we also foster community, foster inclusivity and foster love. Apply now through Monday, March 7, 2022 to be a part of the fun and exciting Challenge. Learn more New…	e,f,p,s,v
20220228	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: We Foster Challenge, grant opportunity and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: We Foster Challenge, grant opportunity and more! February 28, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 17 national organizations come together for the We Foster Challenge (Apply now!) When 17 (yes, SEVENTEEN) national animal welfare organizations from around the country come together for one single challenge, you know it's an important one! That's the case with the…	e,f,p,s,v
20220214	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: A new challenge is coming, kitten resources, grant winners and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: A new challenge is coming, kitten resources, grant winners and more! February 14, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The National Call grant giveaway winners are New Year, new grants. As promised, we had something special in store for our National Calls. This past Monday and Friday, Maddie's Fund® gave ten organizations/people each a $1,000 grant at random. The January…	e,f,p,s,v
20220207	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: A new Challenge, marketing and adoption counseling survey and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: A new Challenge, marketing and adoption counseling survey and more! February 7, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Please take this marketing and adoption counseling survey! We can't thank you enough for your support and participation in the handful of surveys we've sent out this winter to learn more about keeping people and pets together. We have just one…	e,f,p,s,v
20220131	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Amended American history, pet bio writing and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Amended American history, pet bio writing and more! January 31, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 13 questions that will help you write great pet adoption bios Fido is an 8-year-old brown female dog who needs a home. But is that how you want to describe her in an adoption ad or social media post, when your…	e,f,p,s,v
20220127	Blog	blog	13 questions that will help you write great pet adoption bios	13 questions that will help you write great pet adoption bios January 27, 2022 This is a guest post by Arin Greenwood. Arin writes for the Human Animal Support Services project. She was previously the animal welfare editor for The Huffington Post, and is author of the novel Your Robot Dog Will Die. Fido is an 8-year-old brown female dog who needs a home. But is that how you…	e,f,s
20220124	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online apprenticeships, identifying your brand and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online apprenticeships, identifying your brand and more! January 24, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How to identify your animal welfare organization's brand When you think of the term brand, big companies like Coca-Cola, Apple or Google might come to mind. But brands aren't just reserved for huge corporations. Many are surprised to hear that we…	e,f,p,s,v
20220120	Blog	blog	How to identify your animal welfare organization’s brand	How to identify your animal welfare organization’s brand January 20, 2022 When you think of the term brand, big companies like Coca-Cola, Apple or Google might come to mind. But brands aren't just reserved for huge corporations. Many are surprised to hear that we all have our own brands, as do the organizations we work for. Do you know what your organization's brand is? If you…	e,f,s,v
20220117	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: New Candid Conversation, intake via appointments and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: New Candid Conversation, intake via appointments and more! January 17, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Where the future of animal sheltering is headed according to veterinarians This blog was one of our top posts of 2021. The future of animal welfare is community-centric and this holds true more than ever. The AVMA recently published an article, Animal…	e,f,p,s,v
20220110	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Transport webcast series, National Calls and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Transport webcast series, National Calls and more! January 10, 2022 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Webcast: Join us for a two-part transport program series Does your transport program need some rejiggering? Or perhaps a transport program is a New Year's resolution for your organization? Either way, the "Transport Program Recharge" webcast series is for you! This…	e,f,p,s,v
20211220	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Behavior program survey, inclusive resources and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Behavior program survey, inclusive resources and more! December 20, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Please note that this will be the last Chew on This blog post for the year. We will see you with fresh posts in January! Does your animal shelter have a behavior program? Tell us! You may remember us mentioning we…	e,f,p,s,v
20211213	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Behavior survey, pet rental fees and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Behavior survey, pet rental fees and more! December 13, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 10 questions to ask when developing a marketing strategy plan for your animal organization Does your organization have a marketing strategy plan? Marketing is an essential part of any organization, but coming up with a strategy can feel daunting for many.…	e,f,p,s,v
20211207	Blog	blog	Holiday fostering resources for your animal shelter or rescue organization	Holiday fostering resources for your animal shelter or rescue organization December 7, 2021 This post originally ran in December 2019 during the Foster Express Challenge period. These resources are a great jumping off point to start or expand your foster offerings. Whether you are participating in our Foster Express Challenge or simply thinking about offering a holiday fostering program, we have everything you need to get you…	f,p,s
20211206	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Foster plea survey, feline leukemia webcast and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Foster plea survey, feline leukemia webcast and more! December 6, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Register now for "Feline Leukemia Testing: One and Done for Everyone" webcast Join Million Cat Challenge on December 15 at 12:00 PM PT/3:00PM ET for the webcast, Feline Leukemia Testing: One and Done for Everyone. In 2020, the American Association of Feline…	e,f,p,s,v
20211122	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: ‘Tis the season for research, free volunteer program assessments and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: ‘Tis the season for research, free volunteer program assessments and more! November 22, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The Open Arms Challenge starts today! Today kicks off our Open Arms Challenge, where hundreds of organizations across the country will create more accessible and inclusive practices at their organization. For the next six weeks, participants will pilot new approaches that…	e,f,p,s,v
20211115	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Resource guarding survey, DEI in animal welfare and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Resource guarding survey, DEI in animal welfare and more! November 15, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. View all the Open Arms Challenges Huddles in one place Today marks the last of the Open Arms Challenge Huddles! We hope you were able to join us! We are very excited to kick off the Challenge in just a couple…	e,f,p,s,v
20211108	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Dr. Michael Blackwell, rehoming infographic and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Dr. Michael Blackwell, rehoming infographic and more! November 8, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 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…	e,f,p,s,v
20211101	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Helping hospitalized pet owners, Dr. Michael Blackwell and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Helping hospitalized pet owners, Dr. Michael Blackwell and more! November 1, 2021 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…	e,f,p,s,v
20211025	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Transparency webcast, access to care survey and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Transparency webcast, access to care survey and more! October 25, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Keep marketing and adoption counseling separate while ensuring transparency with this webcast In animal welfare, knowing the difference between marketing and adoption counseling can be vital, especially when trying to ensure transparency. Marketing is meant to open a door, and adoption counseling…	e,f,p,s,v
20211018	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: The importance of language, positive marketing webinar and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: The importance of language, positive marketing webinar and more! October 18, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Now is the time to send an end-of-year mailer for your animal organization! This guest post is written by Caitlin Daly, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Lollypop Farm. In a recent interview, she stressed the importance of end-of-year mailer…	e,f,p,s,v
20211014	Blog	blog	Now is the time to send an end-of-year mailer for your animal organization!	Now is the time to send an end-of-year mailer for your animal organization! October 14, 2021 This guest post is written by Caitlin Daly, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Lollypop Farm. In a recent interview, she stressed the importance of end-of-year mailer (appeals). We asked her if it was too late to send one, and while it’s cutting it close, it can be done! Below are her tips. [Note: This originally…	e,f,s
20211011	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Inclusive and equitable resources, harassment survey and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Inclusive and equitable resources, harassment survey and more! October 11, 2021 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…	e,f,p,s,v
20211004	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Apply now for a fall online apprenticeships, disaster grants and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Apply now for a fall online apprenticeships, disaster grants and more! October 4, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. #HassInAction: LifeLine Animal Project thinks outside of the box to keep person and pup together With the animal welfare movement constantly evolving and transitioning to meet the needs of people and their pets, animal shelter and rescue organizations are realizing they…	e,f,p,s,v
20210928	Blog	blog	#HassInAction: LifeLine Animal Project thinks outside of the box to keep person and pup together	#HassInAction: LifeLine Animal Project thinks outside of the box to keep person and pup together September 28, 2021 This post originally ran September 2020. With the animal welfare movement constantly evolving and transitioning to meet the needs of people and their pets, animal shelter and rescue organizations are realizing they may need to think outside of the box to find ways to best serve their communities. One organization in particular, LifeLine Animal Project in Atlanta, GA,…	e,p,s,v
20210927	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Fall online apprenticeships, toolkits and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Fall online apprenticeships, toolkits and more! September 27, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Maddie's University is now offering 4 Human Animal Support Services courses Four Human Animal Support Services (HASS) modeled courses are now available on Maddie's® University. These courses are the results of a collaboration between between Human Animal Support Services, Michelson Found Animals, American Pets…	e,f,p,s,v
20210921	Blog	blog	This Human Animal Support Services toolkit will help with remote customer service	This Human Animal Support Services toolkit will help with remote customer service September 21, 2021 Getting to the animal shelter for help isn’t always easy. Time, transportation or proximity to the shelter can be huge barriers. Throw in COVID-19 restrictions to the mix, and it could be nearly impossible to seek assistance. Which is why using this Human Animal Support Services Remote Customer Service toolkit can work to your organization’s…
20210920	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Recruit 75 fosters in a day, TikTok and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Recruit 75 fosters in a day, TikTok and more! September 20, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Today is a fine time to enter your Shelter Animals Count data! Data plays a crucial part in decision making, which is why today is why we are reminding you to please input your Shelter Animals Count (SAC) data! Data has…	e,f,p,s,v
20210916	Blog	blog	Today is a fine time to enter your Shelter Animals Count data!	Today is a fine time to enter your Shelter Animals Count data! September 16, 2021 Data plays a crucial part in decision making, which is why today is why we are reminding you to please input your Shelter Animals Count (SAC) data! Data has enabled our industry to compile a complete picture of the animals entering and leaving shelters. You can see how your data compares to those in other…	e,s
20210914	Blog	blog	How one rescue organization recruited 75 foster caregivers in one day	How one rescue organization recruited 75 foster caregivers in one day September 14, 2021 One Tail at a Time, based in Chicago, IL, was in a tough spot. Their shelter partners were quickly filling to capacity and were asking for help. At the same time, they were experiencing a drop in new fosters and foster placements due to vacations, returning to work and other factors. "With scheduled transports and our commitment to our…
20210913	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Data dashboard, access to care symposium and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Data dashboard, access to care symposium and more! September 13, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Register for the latest Maddie's® Candid Conversation with Akisha Townsend Eaton Join us Tuesday, September 14 for an open, informal 30-minute conversation and Q+A with Akisha Townsend Eaton, an attorney at the Animal Legal Defense Fund. The chat will begin at 12n Pacific…	e,f,p,s,v
20210907	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Our latest Candid Conversation, eviction crisis and more	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Our latest Candid Conversation, eviction crisis and more September 7, 2021 Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Learn more about open adoptions with these Maddie's University courses With the Open Arms Challenge starting in November, we wanted to give you a little head start. We've put together two brand new courses on Maddie's® University — Dog Adoptions: Eliminating Roadblocks…	e,f,p,s,v
20210907	Research	research	Dog & Cat Foster Care in the United States: 2020 Survey Report	Dog & Cat Foster Care in the United States: 2020 Survey Report September 7, 2021 In February 2021, an online survey collected detailed information about the foster care programs at animal welfare organizations. Maddie's Fund first conducted this survey in 2018 and this allows us to roughly compare the changes over the last two years.	e,f,s
20210831	Blog	blog	Learn more about open adoptions with these Maddie’s University courses	Learn more about open adoptions with these Maddie’s University courses August 31, 2021 This blog post originally ran in early 2020. With the Open Arms Challenge starting in November, we wanted to give you a little head start. We've put together two brand new courses on Maddie's University® — Dog Adoptions: Eliminating Roadblocks to Positive Outcomes and Open Cat Adoptions: Keep Them Moving, Get Them Home. We suggest taking them both, even…	e,f,s,v
20210830	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Register now for the Open Arms Challenge, re-homing programs and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Register now for the Open Arms Challenge, re-homing programs and more! August 30, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. LAST CHANCE to register for the Open Arms Challenge! This Challenge is all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive practices. With $200,000 in grant prizes available and the support of 15 organizations, we’d say this Challenge…	e,f,p,s,v
20210823	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Register now for the Open Arms Challenge, Dr. Lila Miller and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Register now for the Open Arms Challenge, Dr. Lila Miller and more! August 23, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Register NOW for the Open Arms Challenge! This Challenge is all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive practices. With $200,000 in grant prizes available and the support of 15 organizations, we’d say this Challenge may be…	e,f,p,s,v
20210816	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: The Open Arms Challenge, cat language webcast and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: The Open Arms Challenge, cat language webcast and more! August 16, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. New webcast: Language that harms cats – August 18 at 12:00 PM PT How we talk about cats can influence public attitudes and behavior, so it is important to consider the words, images and stories we use – particularly when we…	e,f,p,s,v
20210809	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Keeping your foster base strong, getting media attention and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Keeping your foster base strong, getting media attention and more! August 9, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 5 strategies for keeping your foster base strong It happens everywhere: foster caregivers fall in love with a pet they're fostering, and some are unable to continue fostering after they adopt. In fact, research shows that nearly half of foster caregivers end up…	e,f,p,s,v
20210803	Blog	blog	Data tells a story: Enter your Shelter Animals Count data!	Data tells a story: Enter your Shelter Animals Count data! August 3, 2021 Data tells an invaluable story, which is why today is why we are reminding you to please input your Shelter Animals Count (SAC) data! Data has enabled our industry to compile a complete picture of the animals entering and leaving shelters. You can see how your data compares to those in other states or look…	e,s
20210802	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Latest Candid Conversation, staffing survey and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Latest Candid Conversation, staffing survey and more! August 2, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Tips for converting short-term foster participants into long-term fosters With social distancing guidelines relaxing, many organizations are beginning to relaunch short-term foster programs. In addition to being a gateway to engagement with the local community, most organizations who run short-term foster…	e,f,p,s,v
20210726	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Shelter marketing, grant opportunities and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Shelter marketing, grant opportunities and more! July 26, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How lessons from 2020 can inform your marketing efforts now This is a guest post written by Caitlin Quinn, Director of Operations at HeARTs Speak. It is an understatement to say we've all heard enough about 2020. But it's also a year that…	e,f,p,s,v
20210720	Blog	blog	How lessons from 2020 can inform your marketing efforts now	How lessons from 2020 can inform your marketing efforts now July 20, 2021 This is a guest post written by Caitlin Quinn, Director of Operations at HeARTs Speak. Stay tuned for part two on Thursday! It is an understatement to say we've all heard enough about 2020. But it's also a year that revealed many important lessons that could help make a brighter future for the pets and people we…
20210719	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: 2021 Avanzino Leadership Award winner, trial adoptions and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: 2021 Avanzino Leadership Award winner, trial adoptions and more! July 19, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Mother of Shelter Medicine receives 2021 Avanzino Leadership Award We're thrilled to announce that the 2021 Avanzino Leadership Award goes to Dr. Lila Miller for her trailblazing leadership and purposeful dedication to the field of veterinary shelter medicine. Dr. Miller transformed the lives of countless pets,…	e,f,p,s,v
20210712	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online apprenticeships, Ann Dunn on the future and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online apprenticeships, Ann Dunn on the future and more! July 12, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Ann Dunn shares why helping is much easier than re-homing Ann Dunn has been director of Oakland Animal Services (OAS) for about 17 months now. When the opportunity to join the Human Animal Support Services presented itself, it was a no-brainer. On a recent Shelter and Rescue Support…	e,f,p,s,v
20210629	Blog	blog	Take the time to enter your Shelter Animals Count data!	Take the time to enter your Shelter Animals Count data! June 29, 2021 It’s a great day to enter your Shelter Animals Count (SAC) data! Data plays an important role in the animal welfare sector. It has enabled our industry to compile a complete picture of the animals entering and leaving shelters. You can see how your data compares to those in other states or look up the…	e,s
20210628	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: No Place Like Home Challenge winners, free ShelterLuv and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: No Place Like Home Challenge winners, free ShelterLuv and more! June 28, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Announcing the No Place Like Home Challenge winners! The No Place Like Home Challenge is completed and to say we are thrilled with the results would be an understatement. Return to Home programs are incredibly important. By focusing on reunions in the field,…	e,f,p,s,v
20210621	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Foster recruitment success, cleaning and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Foster recruitment success, cleaning and more! June 21, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How one of our nation’s most successful programs is recruiting their fosters Kansas City Pet Project has one of the largest foster programs in the nation with over 4,400 pets placed in foster homes in 2020 alone. In any given month,…	e,f,p,s,v
20210614	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Human Animal Support Services toolkit, join the support calls and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Human Animal Support Services toolkit, join the support calls and more! June 14, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. This Human Animal Support Services toolkit will help you get more lost pets home Our No Place Like Home Challenge may be over, but our initiative to reunite pets with their families will forever continue. And with lost pets making up…	e,f,p,s,v
20210607	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: An important candid conversation, financial aid for pet amputees and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: An important candid conversation, financial aid for pet amputees and more! June 7, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief round-up of resources added over the past week. Invite a friend to the International Calls and win a $50 gift card! We would love for you to invite a friend, colleague, rescue partner, veterinarian or social worker to the collobrative and inspiring calls. Do you know someone who might benefit from the calls? Invite them! When we…	e,f,p,s,v
20210601	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Behavioral need foster caregivers, candid conversations and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Behavioral need foster caregivers, candid conversations and more! June 1, 2021 Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources added over the past week. 6 tips for recruiting fosters for pets with behavioral needs Finding foster caregivers for pets who have behavioral needs can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Here are six strategies animal welfare organizations across the country are using…	e,f,p,s,v
20210527	Blog	blog	Join us for a special conversation with Justin Marceau and Gabrielle Chapman!	Join us for a special conversation with Justin Marceau and Gabrielle Chapman! May 27, 2021 Justin Marceau, author of Beyond Cages: Animal Law and Criminal Punishment and Gabrielle Chapman, social justice analyst, will be speaking with each other in special 45-minute edition of Maddie’s® Candid Conversations on Thursday, June 3 at 12 PM PT/3 PM ET. The discussion will center around the role of fines and fees, civil penalties, conviction and punishment…	e,f,p,s,v
20210525	Blog	blog	6 tips for recruiting fosters for pets with behavioral needs	6 tips for recruiting fosters for pets with behavioral needs May 25, 2021 Finding foster caregivers for pets who have behavioral needs can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Here are six strategies animal welfare organizations across the country are using to do just this! 1. Prioritize “unicorn” fosters who have ideal home set-ups for some of your more challenging pets (people who don't have children or other pets). Be responsive and treat…	e,f,s
20210524	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Peer-to-peer support, quick survey and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Peer-to-peer support, quick survey and more! May 24, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Peer-to-peer support, fresh takes and inspiration – these calls have it all Did you know that just one hour a week spent with close to 200 of your animal welfare cohorts all across the globe has…	e,f,p,s,v
20210517	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: A new Candid Conversation is on the way, lost pets and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: A new Candid Conversation is on the way, lost pets and more! May 17, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Register now for Maddie’s Candid Conversation with Dr. Jyothi V. Robertson Join us Tuesday, May 25 for an open, informal 30-minute conversation and Q+A with Dr. Jyothi V. Robertson, President and Founder of JVR Shelter Strategies.…	e,f,p,s,v
20210511	Blog	blog	What to do if you lose or find a pet	What to do if you lose or find a pet May 11, 2021 Did you know that what we don’t know about lost pets can hurt them? It’s true! We recently updated one of the most popular articles on our site about this very topic. Kat Albrecht-Thiessen, the article author is a former police officer, field training officer, police detective, and K9 (police bloodhounds and cadaver dogs) trainer turned…	e,f,p,s,v
20210510	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: New marketing course, reputation management and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: New marketing course, reputation management and more! May 10, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Improve your marketing skills with this new self-paced course Want to learn more about how to market your animal welfare organization, or just sharpen your skills? Now available on Maddie's® University, The FUNdamentals of Marketing course…	e,f,p,s,v
20210503	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Rebranding webcast, shelter data and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Rebranding webcast, shelter data and more! May 3, 2021 Happy Monday! Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Now’s the time to enter your Shelter Animals Count data! This is your friendly reminder to enter your Shelter Animals Count (SAC) data! Data plays an important role in the animal welfare sector. It has enabled…	e,f,p,s,v
20210429	Blog	blog	Now’s the time to enter your Shelter Animals Count data!	Now’s the time to enter your Shelter Animals Count data! April 29, 2021 This is your friendly reminder to enter your Shelter Animals Count (SAC) data! Data plays an important role in the animal welfare sector. It has enabled our industry to compile a complete picture of the animals entering and leaving shelters. You can see how your data compares to those in other states or look up…	e,s
20210426	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s birthday, supporting survivors of domestic violence, new e-book and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s birthday, supporting survivors of domestic violence, new e-book and more! April 26, 2021 Happy Monday! Today is extra special for us as it’s Maddie’s birthday! Although she is no longer with us, we continue to celebrate and give thanks to the little dog who started a revolution. If you haven’t read her story or watched her home video, it’s sure to bring a smile to your face. Please…	e,f,p,s,v
20210419	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Creating a culture of safety, tool kits and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Creating a culture of safety, tool kits and more! April 19, 2021 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. How animal shelters can create a culture of safety for employees, volunteers and community members This is a guest post written by Colleen Parker and Danielle Emery of Urban Resource Institute People and Animals Living Safely (URI PALS).…	e,f,p,s,v
20210415	Blog	blog	How animal shelters can create a culture of safety for employees, volunteers and community members	How animal shelters can create a culture of safety for employees, volunteers and community members April 15, 2021 This is a guest post written by Colleen Parker and Danielle Emery of Urban Resource Institute People and Animals Living Safely (URI PALS). Read part two of this two-part series. As with any change you're trying to implement at your animal welfare organization, culture starts with policy and is rooted in the people you surround yourself…	e,f,s
20210412	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s Candid Conversations, How to Speak Cat and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s Candid Conversations, How to Speak Cat and more! April 12, 2021 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Learn to speak cat and get continuing education credits, too! What does it mean when a cat flicks her tail around? Or starts making biscuits on your leg? What about airplane ears? You'll learn all this and more in How…	e,f,p,s,v
20210405	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kitten season, community cats and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kitten season, community cats and more! April 5, 2021 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Kitten season is here and we’ve got help While we may not be able to provide you with an extra set of hands to bottle feed, we do have plenty resources to help with kitten season. From a…	e,f,p,s,v
20210401	Blog	blog	Kitten season is here and we’ve got help	Kitten season is here and we’ve got help April 1, 2021 While we may not be able to provide you with an extra set of hands to bottle feed, we do have plenty resources to help with kitten season. From a brand new kitten marketing toolkit from HeARTs Speak to foster recruitment to kitten care and more, we hope these will help your organization manage the…	e,f,s
20210330	Blog	blog	One final push of inspiration as the No Place Like Home Challenge winds down	One final push of inspiration as the No Place Like Home Challenge winds down March 30, 2021 There’s just one more day left of the No Place Like Home Challenge, and we’ve been so impressed with what we have seen on Maddie’s® Pet Forum and social media alone! We’ve seen loads of microchips clinics, happy reunions and even a photoshoot for pets! We rounded up a few ideas to provide some inspiration…	e,f,p,s,v
20210329	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Mailing list clean-up, virtual Animal Care Expo and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Mailing list clean-up, virtual Animal Care Expo and more! March 29, 2021 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. It’s time to update your Maddie’s Fund mailing list preferences! Are you currently subscribed to the Maddie's Fund mailing list? If so, we want to make sure our emails are still valuable to you.  In the spirit of spring cleaning, we've revamped our mailing list…	e,f,p,s,v
20210322	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home success stories, free volunteer program assessment and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home success stories, free volunteer program assessment and more! March 22, 2021 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Pets across the US are returning home thanks to the No Place Like Home Challenge The No Place Like Home Challenge is halfway over and the success stories are already in. Over on Maddie's® Pet Forum, several Challenge participants have been…	e,f,p,s,v
20210318	Blog	blog	Tune in for a Return to Home town hall TONIGHT!	Tune in for a Return to Home town hall TONIGHT! March 18, 2021 We are halfway through the No Place Like Home Challenge and Best Friends Animal Society is going to check in with several participants of the Challenge tonight. Register now for the town hall this evening at 6:00pm EST. Even if you are not participating in the Challenge, anyone can benefit from attending. Let’s Get Them…
20210315	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s Candid Conversations, pet transport discussion and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s Candid Conversations, pet transport discussion and more! March 15, 2021 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Save the date: Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with Ed Jamison on March 23 at 12p PT Join us for a brand-new series of open, informal 30-minute conversations and Q+A with various DEI leaders, hosted by our own Mary Ippoliti-Smith.…	e,f,p,s,v
20210308	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Apply for spring online apprenticeships and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Apply for spring online apprenticeships and more! March 8, 2021 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Apply by Friday! Maddie’s® University Spring Catalog: Online Apprenticeships We have three brand new online apprenticeships for spring! Each apprenticeship is four weeks long and is made up of a combination of self-paced learning and four 90-minute weekly…	e,f,p,s,v
20210301	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Lost and found webpage must-haves, online apprenticeships and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Lost and found webpage must-haves, online apprenticeships and more! March 1, 2021 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. A special shout-out to all of the No Place Like Home Challenge participants as we officially kick off the Challenge today! Be sure to follow #NPLHC and #GetLostPetsHome all throughout the month of March. Coming Soon! Maddie’s® University…	e,f,p,s,v
20210225	Blog	blog	Recruit more fosters by reducing barriers	Recruit more fosters by reducing barriers February 25, 2021 Whether you want to grow your animal organization’s foster program or just keep your already robust program humming along, you must make it easy for caregivers to start! That's the overwhelming theme from this American Pets Alive! Conference session recording from 2019. In the conference session recording, High Volume Foster Programs for Cats and Dogs, you will learn…
20210222	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Enter your shelter data, catch up on Huddles and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Enter your shelter data, catch up on Huddles and more! February 22, 2021 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Today is a great day to enter your data on Shelter Animals Count With January behind us, what better time to enter your January 2021 Shelter Animals Count (SAC) data? If you haven't completed your 2020 data, it's…	e,f,p,s,v
20210216	Blog	blog	Catch-up with the No Place Like Home Challenge huddles on Maddie’s Pet Forum	Catch-up with the No Place Like Home Challenge huddles on Maddie’s Pet Forum February 16, 2021 We are halfway through the eight, great Return to Home (RTH) huddles! If you’ve been unable to attend all of them or simply want to connect with other Challenge participants, head on over to Maddie's® Pet Forum. Our kickoff huddle focused on organizations embracing the culture of Return to Home. There, one of our panelists, Ed…
20210208	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home huddles, Petco Foundation grant opportunity and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home huddles, Petco Foundation grant opportunity and more! February 8, 2021 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Join us for 8 great huddles! Throughout the month we are hosting eight huddles that focus on Return to Home practices. While these huddles are meant to be used as part of the No Place Like Home Challenge…	e,f,p,s,v
20210202	Blog	blog	Starting today, join us for 8 great Return to Home huddles!	Starting today, join us for 8 great Return to Home huddles! February 2, 2021 Starting today and through the end of the month, we are hosting eight huddles that focus on Return to Home practices. While these huddles are meant to be used as part of the No Place Like Home Challenge preparation, anyone can participate and learn more about Return to Home (traditionally known as Return to Owner).…	e,s,v
20210201	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Safety net fostering, CARE webcast series and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Safety net fostering, CARE webcast series and more! February 1, 2021 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. 5 tips for recruiting safety net fosters As we move toward community-centric animal services practices, many shelters and rescue organizations are considering creating safety net fostering programs. These programs provide temporary care for pets whose owners are in…	e,f,p,s,v
20210125	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Enter your SAC data, join us for a webcast and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Enter your SAC data, join us for a webcast and more! January 25, 2021 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Enter your Shelter Animals Count 2020 data now! We are more than halfway done with January, so you know what that means. It's time to enter your Shelter Animals Count (SAC) 2020 data! Enter your January – December…	e,f,p,s,v
20210119	Blog	blog	Enter your Shelter Animals Count 2020 data now!	Enter your Shelter Animals Count 2020 data now! January 19, 2021 We are more than halfway done with January, so you know what that means. It's time to enter your Shelter Animals Count (SAC) 2020 data! Enter your January – December 2020 data now and enter to win part of $20,000 in grants for your participation. The deadline to enter your data and qualify for a…
20210118	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Last day to apply for the No Place Like Home Challenge, weekly calls and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Last day to apply for the No Place Like Home Challenge, weekly calls and more! January 18, 2021 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. TODAY: Last chance to register for the No Place Like Home Challenge Want to kick off the New Year with a chance at $150,000 in grant prizes? Mark your calendars for our latest grant opportunity, the No Place Like Home…	e,f,p,s,v
20210111	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Register now for the No Place Like Home Challenge, lots of webinars and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Register now for the No Place Like Home Challenge, lots of webinars and more! January 11, 2021 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Register NOW for the No Place Like Home Challenge! Want to kick off the New Year with a chance at $150,000 in grant prizes? Mark your calendars for our latest grant opportunity, the No Place Like Home Challenge. The first…	e,f,p,s,v
20210106	Blog	blog	Coming soon: The No Place Like Home Challenge!	Coming soon: The No Place Like Home Challenge! January 6, 2021 Want to kick off the New Year with a chance at $150,000 in grant prizes? Mark your calendars for our latest grant opportunity, the No Place Like Home Challenge. The first of its kind and a collaboration amongst 10 national organizations, this challenge is all about reuniting pets with their families ASAP. The Challenge begins on March 1st…	e,f,s,v
20201221	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Calling Return to Owner something else, new Challenge and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Calling Return to Owner something else, new Challenge and more! December 21, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. We will be taking a brief break for the rest of the year, but look for brand new blog posts (and a challenge!) in January. We hope you’re able to take some time and recharge after all of…	e,f,p,s,v
20201214	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Foster to adopt programs, monthly data collection and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Foster to adopt programs, monthly data collection and more! December 14, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Why these Pet Foster Stimulus Grant recipients implemented a foster to adopt program When some of our Pet Foster Stimulus Grant recipients saw how many foster families ended up adopting their foster pets, it sparked them to revisit…	e,f,p,s,v
20201208	Blog	blog	Don’t forget to report your monthly data to Shelter Animals Count	Don’t forget to report your monthly data to Shelter Animals Count December 8, 2020 Have you submitted your monthly shelter data to Shelter Animals Count (SAC) yet? This is your friendly reminder to do so! Submitting your data on a monthly basis allows for the most relevant data collection that gives our field insight on where our movement is headed. If your animal shelter has been submitting your data…	e,s,v
20201207	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: New Maddie’s Pet Forum video tutorial, Celebrate Shelter Pets Day and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: New Maddie’s Pet Forum video tutorial, Celebrate Shelter Pets Day and more! December 7, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Navigate Maddie’s® Pet Forum with this handy tutorial Maddie's® Pet Forum looks a little different since we refreshed it a few months ago. While we hope it's been smooth sailing to you, we created a video to help answer any…	e,f,p,s,v
20201203	Blog	blog	Today is Celebrate Shelter Pets Day!	Today is Celebrate Shelter Pets Day! December 3, 2020 This year has been a year unlike any other with historic levels of foster and adoptions from shelters. Our animals, whether permanent residents or just passing through as foster pets, have served as plus ones to Zoom happy hours, provided much needed companionship and entertainment in this unusual year. Let’s honor our pets with Celebrate…	f,p,s,v
20201123	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free marketing help for your organization, a Pet Foster Stimulus Grant story and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free marketing help for your organization, a Pet Foster Stimulus Grant story and more! November 23, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. No challenge was too big for this Pet Foster Stimulus Grant recipient in New Jersey When Covid-19 hit Plainfield Area Humane Society (PAHS) in Plainfield, NJ, their animal shelter population was higher than usual. They had 70 additional dogs and…	e,f,p,s,v
20201119	Blog	blog	No challenge was too big for this Pet Foster Stimulus Grant recipient in New Jersey	No challenge was too big for this Pet Foster Stimulus Grant recipient in New Jersey November 19, 2020 When Covid-19 hit Plainfield Area Humane Society (PAHS) in Plainfield, NJ, their animal shelter population was higher than usual. They had 70 additional dogs and cats on top of their normal population, due to a hoarding case. Thankfully when they put out the call to their community, they experienced an increase in both foster caregivers and adoptions.…	e,f,p,s,v
20201117	Blog	blog	One easy way your animal shelter or rescue organization can get some marketing help	One easy way your animal shelter or rescue organization can get some marketing help November 17, 2020 Could your organization use some extra marketing help, for free? If you haven't heard of HeARTs Speak, look no further. HeARTs Speak is a nonprofit organization whose work shines a light on animals in need and improves adoption rates by increasing the marketing capacity of time-stretched, under-resourced organizations. They offer free design tools, plug 'n play photo…	e,f,s
20201116	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How PAWS Atlanta’s community was their lifeline, ASPCA Cornell Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference available online and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How PAWS Atlanta’s community was their lifeline, ASPCA Cornell Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference available online and more! November 16, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. How one Pet Foster Stimulus Grant recipient's community was their animal welfare organization's lifeline In need of a feel-good story? As foster care has become the saving grace for many animal welfare organizations in times of Covid and…	e,f,p,s,v
20201110	Blog	blog	The 2020 ASPCA Cornell Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference is now available online	The 2020 ASPCA Cornell Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference is now available online November 10, 2020 In case you didn't get to (virtually) attend this year's ASPCA® Cornell Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Conference, you can now catch up on the courses for free! It's simple. All you have to do is create a single account within ASPCA's learning platform to access all of the sessions. Featuring twelve free workshops in two tracks—medical and operations—the ASPCA…	e,s,v
20201109	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s University has been refreshed, a discussion on veterinary access to care with Dr. Blackwell and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s University has been refreshed, a discussion on veterinary access to care with Dr. Blackwell and more! November 9, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. We've refreshed Maddie's University and continuing education has never been so fun! While back to school season may look different this year, that doesn't mean learning needs to change! Because we believe in making changes to make your…	e,f,p,s,v
20201102	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: We’ve refreshed Maddie’s Pet Forum, Burlington Animal Services grows foster base with local university students and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: We’ve refreshed Maddie’s Pet Forum, Burlington Animal Services grows foster base with local university students and more! November 2, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. We've refreshed Maddie's Pet Forum – check it out! We've launched! Maddie's Fund has been tidying up to bring you a newly refreshed Maddie's Pet Forum (MPF), where connecting with others is now easier than ever before. Check out all…	e,f,p,s,v
20201026	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kristen Hassen receives the 2020 Maddie Hero Award, we’ve refreshed our website and tools and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kristen Hassen receives the 2020 Maddie Hero Award, we’ve refreshed our website and tools and more! October 26, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Kristen Hassen receives the 2020 Maddie Hero Award We're thrilled to present the 2020 Maddie Hero Award to Kristen Hassen for her innovative ideas, progressive thinking and lifesaving actions. The Maddie Hero Award recognizes and honors the "top…	e,f,p,s,v
20201019	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: We’ve refreshed our website and tools, webcast recording to increase pet adoptions and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: We’ve refreshed our website and tools, webcast recording to increase pet adoptions and more! October 19, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Is your animal welfare organization looking to increase adoptions? This webcast recording may help! Want to increase adoptions? One way to do so may be thinking about what pets you aren't allowing to go home, and revisiting your…	e,f,p,s,v
20201013	Blog	blog	Is your animal welfare organization looking to increase adoptions? This webcast recording may help!	Is your animal welfare organization looking to increase adoptions? This webcast recording may help! October 13, 2020 Want to increase adoptions? One way to do so may be thinking about what pets you aren't allowing to go home, and revisiting your policies. Is it time we start empowering adopters to take home pets with illnesses, injuries and behavioral problems to allow them to grow, heal and recover? Monica Frenden from Austin Pets…	e,s
20201012	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Boost your animal welfare organization’s RTO rates with Animal Care Officers, supporting renters with pets through Covid-19 and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Boost your animal welfare organization’s RTO rates with Animal Care Officers, supporting renters with pets through Covid-19 and more! October 12, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Boost your animal welfare organization's return-to-owner rates with Animal Care Officers When trying to boost your animal welfare organization's return-to-owner (RTO) rates, Animal Care Officers (ACO) can play big role. Adam Ricci, Vice President of the National Animal…	e,f,p,s,v
20201008	Blog	blog	Boost your animal welfare organization’s return-to-owner rates with Animal Care Officers	Boost your animal welfare organization’s return-to-owner rates with Animal Care Officers October 8, 2020 When trying to boost your animal welfare organization's return-to-owner (RTO) rates, Animal Care Officers (ACO) can play big role. Adam Ricci, Vice President of the National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA), and Director of Operations at Palm Valley Animal Society in Edinburg, TX, shares how animal welfare organization's field officers can help increase RTO…	e,s
20201008	Webcast	webcast	Supporting Renters With Pets During COVID-19	Supporting Renters With Pets During COVID-19 Abby Volin and Sarah RosenbergOctober 8, 2020 As more renters find themselves on the brink of eviction, the animal welfare field is girding for a deluge of surrenders. But there's still more that can be done to keep people with pets together safely in their homes.	e,p,s
20201006	Blog	blog	Join us for an important webcast on how to support renters with pets through Covid-19	Join us for an important webcast on how to support renters with pets through Covid-19 October 6, 2020 The eviction crisis has been on the forefront of the animal welfare industry's focus over the past several months. While renters have already been facing challenges finding pet-friendly housing, many are now finding themselves on the brink of eviction. In response, animal welfare organizations are preparing for a surge of housing instability and as a…	e,p,s
20201005	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How Saving Sunny integrated animal services into their community, Free Shelterluv to elevate your field services data and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How Saving Sunny integrated animal services into their community, Free Shelterluv to elevate your field services data and more! October 5, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. How Saving Sunny integrated animal services into their community Saving Sunny Inc., a dog-based animal welfare organization in Louisville, Kentucky, has been transforming the model of the animal sheltering system since 2010. Their efforts aim to make animal…	e,f,p,s,v
20201001	Blog	blog	How Saving Sunny integrated animal services into their community	How Saving Sunny integrated animal services into their community October 1, 2020 Saving Sunny Inc., a dog-based animal welfare organization in Louisville, Kentucky, has been transforming the model of the animal sheltering system since 2010. Their efforts aim to make animal services part of their community's social service, much like the Human Animal Support Services (HASS) initiative strives to do. Co-Founders, Maureen Kennan and Kelsey Westbrook, shared their…	e,s
20200928	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Pet Foster Stimulus Grant recipient story, access to veterinary care and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Pet Foster Stimulus Grant recipient story, access to veterinary care and more! September 28, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. How one Pet Foster Stimulus Grant recipient took the opportunity to transform their animal welfare organization, #ThanksToMaddie Prior to COVID-19, Kent County Animal Shelter in Grand Rapids, MI, didn't have a foster program in place, so when they…	e,f,p,s,v
20200923	Webcast	webcast	Supporting Both Ends of the Leash	Supporting Both Ends of the Leash Geraldine D'Silva, Janet Hoy-Gerlach, Aimee St.Arnaud and Derrick PrioleauSeptember 23, 2020 Learn how a private veterinary practice is partnering with human health care and social workers in unique ways to support people and their pets.	e,s,v
20200922	Blog	blog	Learn about access to veterinary care from the expert himself, Dr. Blackwell	Learn about access to veterinary care from the expert himself, Dr. Blackwell September 22, 2020 Now, more than ever, low income families are struggling to find access to veterinary care due to COVID-19. Learn more about this important topic from Access to Care expert and the 2020 Avanzino Leadership Award recipient, Dr. Michael J. Blackwell, in the recorded webcast, Access to Care: A National Family Crisis. In the webcast, Dr.…	e,v
20200921	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Dr. Michael Blackwell receives the 2020 Avanzino Leadership Award, using technology to reunite lost pets with their families and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Dr. Michael Blackwell receives the 2020 Avanzino Leadership Award, using technology to reunite lost pets with their families and more! September 21, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Meet the 2020 Avanzino Leadership Award recipient! We're thrilled to announce that the 2020 Avanzino Leadership Award goes to Dr. Michael J. Blackwell for his outstanding leadership and purposeful dedication to honor the human-animal bond. The award is…	e,f,p,s,v
20200917	Blog	blog	Meet the 2020 Avanzino Leadership Award recipient!	Meet the 2020 Avanzino Leadership Award recipient! September 17, 2020 We're thrilled to announce that the 2020 Avanzino Leadership Award goes to Dr. Michael J. Blackwell for his outstanding leadership and purposeful dedication to honor the human-animal bond. The award is named after Rich Avanzino, the father of the no-kill movement and Maddie's Fund President from 1999 – 2015. This award recognizes significant achievement and…	e,f,p,s,v
20200915	Blog	blog	How animal welfare organizations can use technology to reunite lost pets with their families	How animal welfare organizations can use technology to reunite lost pets with their families September 15, 2020 Animal welfare organizations have been transitioning to a more community-centric model of animal sheltering, including how animal shelters and rescue organizations can support their community reunite with their lost pets. Does your organization offer services to your community that increases return to owner rates AND decreases your intake? Do you know the biggest obstacles someone…	e,s
20200914	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: HASS empowering animal welfare organizations to think outside of the box to keep people and pets together, Best Friends Professional Development Symposium and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: HASS empowering animal welfare organizations to think outside of the box to keep people and pets together, Best Friends Professional Development Symposium and more! September 14, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. #HassInAction: LifeLine Animal Project thinks outside of the box to keep person and pup together With the animal welfare movement constantly evolving and transitioning to meet the needs of people and their pets, animal shelter and rescue organizations…	e,f,p,s,v
20200908	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How your animal welfare organization can aid in disaster response, providing additional community services and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How your animal welfare organization can aid in disaster response, providing additional community services and more! September 8, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. As a reminder, we’ve created an emergency fostering and COVID-19 webpage that we are updating regularly as new resources become available. You’re also invited to join the Emergency fostering during the Covid-19/coronavirus pandemic group on Maddie’s® Pet Forum where…	e,f,p,s,v
20200903	Blog	blog	#HassInAction: Dallas Animal Services gets creative to provide additional services to their community	#HassInAction: Dallas Animal Services gets creative to provide additional services to their community September 3, 2020 Dallas Animal Services (DAS), a Tier 1 pilot shelter in the Human Animal Support Services (HASS) coalition, has recently created a few exciting tools that shows HASS in action. In this guest post, Leah Backo, Public Information Coordinator, shares three HASS examples to spark some inspiration for other animal welfare organizations. Created a COVID-19 pet…	e,s
20200903	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Going Home	Million Cat Challenge: Going Home Dr. Sara Pizano, DVMSeptember 3, 2020 Learn how to take your matchmaking game from the adoption floor to the worldwide web.	e,s,v
20200901	Blog	blog	How your animal welfare organization can aid in disaster response	How your animal welfare organization can aid in disaster response September 1, 2020 As many communities across the nation face devastating impacts from wildfires, hurricanes and so much more, animal shelters and rescue organizations are working to help their communities and the displacement of pets. If you haven't already done so, we recommend watching the webcast recording, A Shelter's Role in Disaster Response, from 2018 with Dr. Elise…	e,s
20200831	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Mobile veterinary care, why it’s important to encourage dissent when making changes and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Mobile veterinary care, why it’s important to encourage dissent when making changes and more! August 31, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. As a reminder, we’ve created an emergency fostering and COVID-19 webpage that we are updating regularly as new resources become available. You’re also invited to join the Emergency fostering during the Covid-19/coronavirus pandemic group on Maddie’s® Pet Forum where…	e,f,p,s,v
20200827	Blog	blog	#HassInAction: Bringing veterinary care to meet families where they are	#HassInAction: Bringing veterinary care to meet families where they are August 27, 2020 One thing that has been reinforced during COVID-19, is how powerful the transformational love of a pet is, especially during tough times. Animal welfare organizations all across the nation are shifting to a more community-centric model of animal sheltering. LifeLine Animal Project in Atlanta, GA, has focused on providing solutions to the community to help…	e,s,v
20200827	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Kitten Care in the Shelter	Million Cat Challenge: Kitten Care in the Shelter August 27, 2020 In this webinar, we'll go inside the shelter to find out what's new in the world of kitten care, pathway planning, wellness, and pediatric spay/neuter.
20200827	Video	video	Maddie Talks: Aha Moments	Maddie Talks: Aha Moments December 2016	f,s
20200827	Video	video	Maddie Talks Outline Examples	Maddie Talks Outline Examples January 2017	f,p,s
20200827	Article	article	Maddie Talks: Video Examples	Maddie Talks: Video Examples January 2017	f,p,s
20200827	Research	research	Creative Adoption Ideas Survey	Creative Adoption Ideas Survey February 2016	f,s
20200827	Research	research	Shy Dogs Survey	Shy Dogs Survey February 2016	e,f,s
20200824	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: HASS in action supporting people and their pets, free mobile fundraising tool and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: HASS in action supporting people and their pets, free mobile fundraising tool and more! August 24, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. As a reminder, we’ve created an emergency fostering and COVID-19 webpage that we are updating regularly as new resources become available. You’re also invited to join the Emergency fostering during the Covid-19/coronavirus pandemic group on Maddie’s® Pet Forum where…	e,f,p,s,v
20200820	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Foster Greatness	Million Cat Challenge: Foster Greatness Dr. Sara Pizano, DVMAugust 20, 2020 If you'd like to recruit, train and onboard volunteers quicker, better, faster, then grab your foster coordinators and a seat in this action-packed webinar now.	e,s,v
20200817	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How your animal welfare organization can create generational impact, preventing surrenders by resolving behavioral problems and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How your animal welfare organization can create generational impact, preventing surrenders by resolving behavioral problems and more! August 17, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. As a reminder, we’ve created an emergency fostering and COVID-19 webpage that we are updating regularly as new resources become available. You’re also invited to join the Emergency fostering during the Covid-19/coronavirus pandemic group on Maddie’s® Pet Forum where…	e,f,p,s,v
20200813	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Support for Kittens in the Field	Million Cat Challenge: Support for Kittens in the Field Julie Levy, Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Heather Kennedy and Nick LippincottAugust 13, 2020 Find out what field officers, volunteers and fosters are doing to give kittens the best chance of survival while streamlining operations and expanding safety nets outside shelter walls.	e,s,v
20200812	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Navigating Anesthetic Drug Shortages in Shelters After COVID	Million Cat Challenge: Navigating Anesthetic Drug Shortages in Shelters After COVID Dr. Sheilah Robertson and Dr. Sarah KirkAugust 12, 2020 In this webcast, you'll learn what your organization needs to know to provide spay/neuter and veterinary care in a time of COVID.	e,s,v
20200810	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Million Cat Challenge kitten webcast series, how your pet foster program can provide support for foster caregivers and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Million Cat Challenge kitten webcast series, how your pet foster program can provide support for foster caregivers and more! August 10, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. As a reminder, we’ve created an emergency fostering and COVID-19 webpage that we are updating regularly as new resources become available. You’re also invited to join the Emergency fostering during the Covid-19/coronavirus pandemic group on Maddie’s® Pet Forum where…	e,f,p,s,v
20200806	Blog	blog	The Kitten Lady will help kick off this Million Cat Challenge kitten webcast series	The Kitten Lady will help kick off this Million Cat Challenge kitten webcast series August 6, 2020 If you have ever cared for kittens, you know that two (or more) are often easier than one, so it makes sense that Million Cat Challenge (MCC) is offering five kitten webcasts in their latest series.  MCC has put together a  series  of five kitten-focused webcasts, starting Thursday, August 6th and continuing each week through Thursday, September 3rd.   …	f,s,v
20200806	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Kitten Intake in Animal Shelters	Million Cat Challenge: Kitten Intake in Animal Shelters Kate Hurley DVM and Hannah Shaw (the Kitten Lady)August 6, 2020 In this session, we discuss new intake philosophies and management models that prioritize kittens' safety, community engagement & keeping feline families together.	e,s,v
20200803	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How animal welfare organizations are preparing for the housing crisis, 6 things you need to know about the foster-centric shelter and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How animal welfare organizations are preparing for the housing crisis, 6 things you need to know about the foster-centric shelter and more! August 3, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. As a reminder, we’ve created an emergency fostering and COVID-19 webpage that we are updating regularly as new resources become available. You’re also invited to join the Emergency fostering during the Covid-19/coronavirus pandemic group on Maddie’s® Pet Forum where…	e,f,p,s,v
20200727	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How a rehoming program can help reduce intake at your animal shelter, register for Million Cat Challenge webcast and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How a rehoming program can help reduce intake at your animal shelter, register for Million Cat Challenge webcast and more! July 27, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. As a reminder, we’ve created an emergency fostering and COVID-19 webpage that we are updating regularly as new resources become available. You’re also invited to join the Emergency fostering during the Covid-19/coronavirus pandemic group on Maddie’s® Pet Forum where…	e,f,p,s,v
20200721	Blog	blog	How a rehoming program can help reduce intake at your animal shelter	How a rehoming program can help reduce intake at your animal shelter July 21, 2020 Over the past several months, the animal welfare industry has joined together to collaborate about reimagining the future of sheltering. This new vision focuses on animal shelters and rescue organizations transforming into resource centers to support their communities. Organizations across the nation have been pivoting to find ways to keep more pets and people together…	e,f,p,s,v
20200720	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How Gateway Pet Guardians are keeping people and pets together, building community programming and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How Gateway Pet Guardians are keeping people and pets together, building community programming and more! July 20, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. As a reminder, we’ve created an emergency fostering and COVID-19 webpage that we are updating regularly as new resources become available. You’re also invited to join the Emergency fostering during the Covid-19/coronavirus pandemic group on Maddie’s® Pet Forum where…	e,f,p,s,v
20200715	Blog	blog	7 ways your animal welfare organization can build community programming to keep people and pets together	7 ways your animal welfare organization can build community programming to keep people and pets together July 15, 2020 Below is the second post in a series featuring Gateway Pet Guardians and their progressive approach to animal sheltering aimed at keeping people and pets together. In the first post in this series, we shared an overview of how they operate and how they've pivoted since COVID-19 hit. This post focuses on tactical ways your organization…	e,f,p,s,v
20200713	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Attend Animal Care Expo from home, HASS empowering animal shelters and communities around the nation and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Attend Animal Care Expo from home, HASS empowering animal shelters and communities around the nation and more! July 13, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. As a reminder, we’ve created an emergency fostering and COVID-19 webpage that we are updating regularly as new resources become available. You’re also invited to join the Emergency fostering during the Covid-19/coronavirus pandemic group on Maddie’s® Pet Forum where…	e,f,p,s,v
20200710	Blog	blog	New Maddie’s Tail Wag activity book is just in time for summer!	New Maddie’s Tail Wag activity book is just in time for summer! July 10, 2020 Maddie’s® Tail Wag is a collection of activities and coloring pages for animal lovers of all ages, now available for two different age groups! Children 6 & under and kids 7 – 10 can color and learn to their hearts content. Maddie's® Tail Wag activity books are free and available for your organization to provide to your…	e,f,s
20200706	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How short-term fostering opens the door to recruitment, connect with other animal shelter professionals and volunteers and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How short-term fostering opens the door to recruitment, connect with other animal shelter professionals and volunteers and more! July 6, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources that we’ve added over the past week. As a reminder, we’ve created an emergency fostering and COVID-19 webpage that we are updating regularly as new resources become available. You’re also invited to join the Emergency fostering during the Covid-19/coronavirus pandemic group on Maddie’s® Pet Forum…	e,f,p,s,v
20200630	Blog	blog	Short-term fostering opens the door to recruitment	Short-term fostering opens the door to recruitment June 30, 2020 Maddie's® Foster Express Challenge called on participating shelters to focus on short-term fostering to help get more dogs and cats out of the shelter during the hectic holiday season, get them more exposure and attract new foster caregivers. The following is the last in this series. How do you recruit new fosters? By enticing them with…
20200629	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Shelter cats getting kennel makeovers, empowering your community to help lost pets and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Shelter cats getting kennel makeovers, empowering your community to help lost pets and more! June 29, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources that we’ve added over the past week. As a reminder, we’ve created an emergency fostering and COVID-19 webpage that we are updating regularly as new resources become available. You’re also invited to join the Emergency fostering during the Covid-19/coronavirus pandemic group on Maddie’s® Pet Forum…	e,f,p,s,v
20200625	Blog	blog	Why it’s important to empower your community to help lost pets	Why it’s important to empower your community to help lost pets June 25, 2020 What do people do when they find a lost dog or cat? In the city of Austin, many of them attempt to find the owner themselves. And, it's often done with zero or little intervention on their behalf. Mark Sloat, Program Manager of Austin Animal Services shared the Found Animal data from October 2019 through March 2020 during a…	e,f,s,v
20200624	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: COVID Control Strategies - Maintaining Safety During Re-Opening and Beyond	Million Cat Challenge: COVID Control Strategies - Maintaining Safety During Re-Opening and Beyond Linda Jacobson, DVM, Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, Jennifer Murphy and Phil Nichols, RVT, CAWAJune 24, 2020 Re-opening shelters and services brings the risk of COVID-19 resurgence. This webcast will provide a roadmap for reopening that can be customized for shelters and clinics everywhere.	e,p,s,v
20200623	Blog	blog	Over 2,600 shelter cats are getting kennel makeovers	Over 2,600 shelter cats are getting kennel makeovers June 23, 2020 Like many of us, shelter cats are taking this time to reevaluate their space, redecorate and purchase new furniture. Or in their case, portals. Thanks to Million Cat Challenge's Portalmania 2020, 82 shelters are being awarded 2,685 portals. Cramped housing has an adverse effect on cats. "Multiple studies have looked at the effect of poor housing on cats,…	e,f,p,s,v
20200622	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How to reduce intake at your animal shelter, Pet Foster Care Stimulus Grant recipients and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How to reduce intake at your animal shelter, Pet Foster Care Stimulus Grant recipients and more! June 22, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources that we’ve added over the past week. As a reminder, we’ve created an emergency fostering and COVID-19 webpage that we are updating regularly as new resources become available. You’re also invited to join the Emergency fostering during the Covid-19/coronavirus pandemic group on Maddie’s® Pet Forum…	e,f,p,s,v
20200618	Webcast	webcast	Supporting and Engaging Foster Caregivers During COVID-19	Supporting and Engaging Foster Caregivers During COVID-19 Kelly Duer and Lea WilliamsJune 18, 2020 This 60-minute webcast will teach you how to support your fosters and keep them coming back for more!	e,f,s
20200615	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kitten resources, keeping your foster caregivers engaged and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kitten resources, keeping your foster caregivers engaged and more! June 15, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources that we’ve added over the past week. As a reminder, we’ve created an emergency fostering and COVID-19 webpage that we are updating regularly as new resources become available. You’re also invited to join the Emergency fostering during the Covid-19/coronavirus pandemic group on Maddie’s® Pet Forum…	e,f,p,s,v
20200611	Blog	blog	10 ways to keep your new foster caregivers engaged	10 ways to keep your new foster caregivers engaged June 11, 2020 When the COVID-19 pandemic began, shelters and rescues across the country were flooded with more applications from more potential fosters than many believed were even possible. Pets were sent to foster homes and adoption floors were emptied. Now that some of us are returning to our usual schedules, what can we do to keep these…	e,f,p,s,v
20200609	Blog	blog	Attack kitten season like kittens attack your hands with these resources	Attack kitten season like kittens attack your hands with these resources June 9, 2020 Kitten season is in full swing, so here are some of our best kitten resources all in one place. We know things are a little different this year, but that’s not stopping the kittens from coming! Feral felines & kittens found outdoors This webinar from the Kitten Lady comes highly recommended from Gimme Shelter. Her…	f,p,s
20200608	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Making virtual adoptions work, getting more foster caregivers and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Making virtual adoptions work, getting more foster caregivers and more! June 8, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources that we’ve added over the past week. As a reminder, we’ve created an emergency fostering and COVID-19 webpage that we are updating regularly as new resources become available. You’re also invited to join the Emergency fostering during the Covid-19/coronavirus pandemic group on Maddie’s® Pet Forum…	e,f,p,s,v
20200604	Blog	blog	How short-term fostering invigorated one foster program and prepared them for Covid-19	How short-term fostering invigorated one foster program and prepared them for Covid-19 June 4, 2020 Maddie's® Foster Express Challenge called on participating shelters to focus on short-term fostering to help get more dogs and cats out of the shelter during the hectic holiday season, get them more exposure and attract new foster caregivers. We'll be sharing exclusive interviews on Maddie's Pet Forum as well as on the blog with several of…	f,s
20200604	Webcast	webcast	Caring from Across Town: Practical Telehealth for Shelters & Clinics	Caring from Across Town: Practical Telehealth for Shelters & Clinics Dr. Michael (Mike) Greenberg, Brenton Minish, Julie Ryan-Johnson, DVM, Aimee St.Arnaud and Beth HarrisonJune 4, 2020 Come learn more about the telehealth landscape and how best to implement this tool in your shelter or clinic.	e,s,v
20200601	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Checking in with your foster caregivers, foster field trips, new marketing course and more!	Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Checking in with your foster caregivers, foster field trips, new marketing course and more! June 1, 2020 Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources that we’ve added over the past week. As a reminder, we’ve created an emergency fostering and COVID-19 webpage that we are updating regularly as new resources become available. You’re also invited to join the Emergency fostering during the Covid-19/coronavirus pandemic group on Maddie’s® Pet Forum…	e,f,p,s,v
20200527	Webcast	webcast	Ideas for Safely Offering Spay/Neuter and Wellness: Q&A session	Ideas for Safely Offering Spay/Neuter and Wellness: Q&A session Jennifer Bolser, DVM, Natalie Corwin, Melanie deHaan, DVM, Cynthia (Cindy) Karsten, DVM, Cate Lemmond and Aimee St.ArnaudMay 27, 2020 Join this discussion on how can we do spay/neuter in a manner that is safe for staff, clients and animals in this new "normal".	e,s,v
20200526	Blog	blog	Check-in with your foster caregivers (new and old!) with our free assessment tool	Check-in with your foster caregivers (new and old!) with our free assessment tool May 26, 2020 Now is the perfect time to reach out to your foster caregivers and see how you are doing as an organization. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, animal shelter and rescue organizations have seen an increase in foster caregiving. All of the additional focus on fostering presents a great opportunity to hone in on what your…	e,s
20200520	Blog	blog	It’s never been more important to build relationships with foster caregivers	It’s never been more important to build relationships with foster caregivers May 20, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has empowered many animal welfare organizations to make operational changes such as the introductions of telemedicine, virtual adoptions and a huge uptick in fostering. Will we go back to the way things were? This interview with Greg Lucas, founder of Shelterluv the the second in a three-part series examining these very changes. You…	e,f,s
20200514	Blog	blog	This Foster Express Challenge winner says short-term fostering is a great way to “try-on” adoption	This Foster Express Challenge winner says short-term fostering is a great way to “try-on” adoption May 14, 2020 Maddie's® Foster Express Challenge called on participating shelters to focus on short-term fostering to help get more dogs and cats out of the shelter during the hectic holiday season, get them more exposure and attract new foster caregivers. We'll be sharing exclusive interviews on Maddie's Pet Forum as well as on the blog with several of…	e,f,s
20200505	Blog	blog	Animal lifesaving doesn’t begin and end at the shelter	Animal lifesaving doesn’t begin and end at the shelter May 5, 2020 As shelter and rescue organizations continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, we thought now would be a good time to revisit this important post from September 2018. Investing in preventive programming keeps animals in loving homes and also makes financial sense. If we want to save the lives of more pets, it’s important to understand…	e,s
20200430	Webcast	webcast	Boots on the Ground: Caring for COVID-19 Exposed Pets in Shelters	Boots on the Ground: Caring for COVID-19 Exposed Pets in Shelters Sandra Newbury, DVM, Director of University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program and Associate Professor at University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program and School of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Medical SciencesApril 30, 2020 Join Dr. Sandra Newbury, Director of University of Wisconsin's Shelter Medicine Program, for practical guidance for essential shelter workers caring for pets who have been exposed to COVID-19.	e,s,v
20200429	Webcast	webcast	COVID-19 Spay/neuter and Vaccine Clinic Preparedness Guide	COVID-19 Spay/neuter and Vaccine Clinic Preparedness Guide Aimee St.Arnaud, Elizabeth Berliner, Jennifer Bolser, Gina Clemmer, Natalie Corwin and Cynthia (Cindy) KarstenApril 29, 2020 Learn how to follow social distancing guidelines while safely performing spay/neuter surgeries.	e,s,v
20200423	Webcast	webcast	Empowering Fosters to Help Market Pets from Foster Care	Empowering Fosters to Help Market Pets from Foster Care Kelly Duer, Foster Care Specialist, Maddie's Fund^® and Rachel Jones, Adult Dog Foster Coordinator, Pima Animal Care CenterApril 23, 2020 This webcast outlines strategies from several progressive organizations that are empowering foster caregivers to assist in efforts to market their foster pets online.	e,s,v
20200415	Blog	blog	Turn your foster caregivers into master marketers with this quick online course	Turn your foster caregivers into master marketers with this quick online course April 15, 2020 With more people stepping up to provide foster homes for pets, marketing foster pets from their homes has never been so important. Some shelter and rescue organizations are still conducting adoptions virtually with a socially-distanced handoff, so being able to capture a pets’ personality through photos, video and words is key. Our new Maddie’s® University…	f,p,s
20200415	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Flattening the Kitten Curve While Spay/Neuter is on Hold	Million Cat Challenge: Flattening the Kitten Curve While Spay/Neuter is on Hold Dr. Julie Levy, Aimee St. Arnaud, Hannah Shaw (The Kitten Lady) and Marla BrowneApril 15, 2020 Join a panel discussion to hear ideas on what you can do now to flatten the kitty curve while spay/neuter is on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic.	e,s
20200414	Article	article	Telehealth	Telehealth Dr. Michael (Mike) Greenberg, DVM, Director of Outreach Programs, Maddie's FundApril 2020 What is the difference between telehealth, telemedicine, teletriage, etc.? Understanding the differences between these terms is key to understanding the field, particularly as it relates to the legal questions that a lot of us have.	e,f,p,s,v
20200410	Webcast	webcast	An Emergency Contraceptive Option for Cats During COVID-19 Delayed Surgery	An Emergency Contraceptive Option for Cats During COVID-19 Delayed Surgery Joyce Briggs, Michael (Mike) Greenberg, Julie K. Levy, Michelle Kutzler and Linda RhodesApril 10, 2020 Find out about new possibilities with non-surgical contraception solutions for cats during this time of Covid-19 delayed surgery.	s,v
20200410	Article	article	Megestrol Acetate FAQ	Megestrol Acetate FAQ By Mike Greenberg, DVM, Director of Outreach Programs, Maddie's Fund^®April 10, 2020 In 2014, I had the honor of helping start a high-quality-high-volume spay-neuter clinic in Nashville and serve as medical director. I don't know how many thousands of dogs and cats I spayed and neutered during my tenure there, but it was enough that my hands still remember how when I'm fortunate enough to go back for relief shifts. The last relief shift I worked was March 17th, 2020. My beloved clinic had to temporarily close on March 18th due to COVID-19. Like many similar clinics, the dedicated staff there has been asking, "What can we do?"	e,p,v
20200409	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Rehoming Programs - Safe options for your staff and community	Million Cat Challenge: Rehoming Programs - Safe options for your staff and community Carina DeVera, Digital Marketing Specialist, Marin Humane, Mandy G. Evans, Executive Director, Panhandle Animal Shelter and the Home To Home Network and Sara Pizano, DVM, MAApril 9, 2020 Marin Humane and Home To Home show how their programs have impacted their communities and shelter by offering a proactive approach.	e,s,v
20200331	Blog	blog	More pets are in foster homes than ever before! Now what?	More pets are in foster homes than ever before! Now what? March 31, 2020 Emergency foster initiatives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in more shelter pets placed in foster care than ever before. Shelters in cities like Detroit, Kansas City and Norfolk have cleared their kennels with help from foster caregivers in their communities. Now that the pets are in temporary homes, we need to take the next step: moving them from foster…	e,f,p,s
20200331	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Spay/Neuter in the COVID Era	Million Cat Challenge: Spay/Neuter in the COVID Era Dr. Julie Levy and Aimee St. ArnaudMarch 31, 2020 In this Covid era, we're told to be #SaferAtHome to avoid overloading the human healthcare system. What does that mean for spay/neuter programs?	e,s,v
20200327	Blog	blog	NACA releases guidelines for spay/neuter and cat intake amid COVID-19 pandemic	NACA releases guidelines for spay/neuter and cat intake amid COVID-19 pandemic March 27, 2020 The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) has released several statements and protocol recommendations for animal shelters amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We’d like to bring attention to their recommendations for releasing unaltered pets from animal shelters and cat intake protocol, and we strongly encourage shelters to adhere to them. The U.S. Surgeon General has…	e,f,s,v
20200326	Blog	blog	Use these graphics to recruit foster caregivers	Use these graphics to recruit foster caregivers March 26, 2020 Is your animal shelter trying to recruit foster caregivers among the COVID-19 chaos? The Shelter Pet Project has created some light-hearted graphics to help you do just that. Feel free to use the graphics below on your social platforms to spread the word about fostering. (Just right-click, save to your device and then upload to…	s
20200325	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Socking FIP!	Million Cat Challenge: Socking FIP! Heather Kennedy, DVMPOSTPONED Due to the immediate challenges shelter and rescue groups are facing amidst COVID-19, we are postponing this webcast until a future date. For those of you who have already registered, you will not have to re-register and will get an email when a new date is put on the calendar. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for understanding and above all, thank you for all you are doing for the animals in your care.	v
20200324	Blog	blog	Did you miss our huddles on emergency fostering? Watch them now!	Did you miss our huddles on emergency fostering? Watch them now! March 24, 2020 Emergency foster care has definitely become a lifeline to many animal shelters as the COVID-19 virus changes how we live our lives. The situation changes on a daily basis (if not hourly), and we know it’s overwhelming to keep up. If there is a silver lining to all of this, it’s that more pets are…	e,f,s,v
20200316	Blog	blog	How to safely get shelter pets into homes right now	How to safely get shelter pets into homes right now March 16, 2020 Emergency foster care is a critical tool for organizations in crisis. It can increase an organization's capacity, reduce strain on staff and help them better care for animals. It can be implemented by organizations in crisis and by those helping these organizations. Whether you're a government shelter or a rescue organization, emergency foster care can…
20200311	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Create a Road Map for Your Cats	Million Cat Challenge: Create a Road Map for Your Cats Kate Hurley, DVM, MPVM, Co-founder, Million Cat Challenge and Director, Koret Shelter Medicine Program at UC Davis School of Veterinary MedicineMarch 11, 2020 Life is a highway and the cats are taking over the fast lane. Isn't it time we created a road map?	e,s
20200305	Blog	blog	Why shelters and rescue groups need to unstop the customer service bottleneck to save more lives	Why shelters and rescue groups need to unstop the customer service bottleneck to save more lives March 5, 2020 Customer service is a crucial component of pet adoption. Which is why we are rerunning this story from June 2017 on the very topic. Treating potential adopters with warmth and positive attitude can go a long way and will help increase lifesaving. As pet adoption increases in popularity and social cachet, and national campaigns like…	e,f,s
20200303	Blog	blog	Apply now for a fabulous animal welfare apprenticeship, #ThanksToMaddie!	Apply now for a fabulous animal welfare apprenticeship, #ThanksToMaddie! March 3, 2020 You don't want to miss the opportunity to attend one of several lifesaving and lifechanging apprenticeships. Maddie's® Apprenticeship Program is the perfect opportunity to further your lifesaving wisdom through hands-on experience. Shelters and rescue organizations will have the opportunity to not only learn from those teaching the apprenticeship, but from other attendees as well. You have until Monday, March…	e,f,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	No Kill. No Harm. An Ethic for the Future of Lifesaving	No Kill. No Harm. An Ethic for the Future of Lifesaving Kristen Hassen-AuerbachFebruary 2020 Join this presentation and learn how transforming our thinking about animal management and sheltering can lead to more live outcomes, cost-effective solutions for emerging animal management and welfare challenges and a more fully engaged public..	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	The Most Important Lessons Learned after 12 Years in the Largest No Kill City in America	The Most Important Lessons Learned after 12 Years in the Largest No Kill City in America Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Executive Director of Austin Pets Alive! and American Pets Alive!February 2020 Join Dr. Ellen Jefferson as she guides you through metrics in outcomes, intakes and the 12 programmatic ingredients to propel lifesaving forward in your community.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Defining No Kill	Defining No Kill Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Denise Deisler, Rebecca Guinn, Dr. Ellen Jefferson and Teresa JohnsonFebruary 2020 Want to know what the top-performing shelter directors in the country have to say about the term No Kill? Kristen Hassen-Auerbach moderates this panel with expert voices.
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Top 5 Reasons Animals are Dying in Shelters and How to Save Them	Top 5 Reasons Animals are Dying in Shelters and How to Save Them Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Denise Deisler, Rebecca Guinn, Ed Jamison, Teresa Johnson, Paula Powell, Cheryl Schneider and Mike WheelerFebruary 2020 Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the Leadership Alive! group share solutions to start saving the lives of the most vulnerable pets in our care.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Increase Return to Owner Rates in Your Organization	Increase Return to Owner Rates in Your Organization Gina Knepp, National Shelter Engagement Director, Michelson Found Animals FoundationFebruary 2020 Gina Knepp offers solutions and insight into how to start innovative, progressive and proactive programs to increase RTO rates, anywhere.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Building a Foster-centric Organization	Building a Foster-centric Organization Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Dr. Sheila Segurson, Kelly Duer and Teresa JohnsonFebruary 2020 What does it mean to be foster centric? Learn from the people who have elevated foster care from a sideline shelter program to a best practice.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Imagining the Future of Animal Welfare	Imagining the Future of Animal Welfare Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Rebecca Guinn and Marc PeraltaFebruary 2020 Hear from some of the most influential voices in animal welfare as they imagine what the future holds for homeless pets.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Model Government Reporting Requirements	Model Government Reporting Requirements Don Bland, Ryan Clinton and Dr. Ellen JeffersonFebruary 2020 In 2019, Austin passed the most comprehensive set of lifesaving laws in the country. A decade of work drove Austin to be the safest city in the country for homeless pets. Can Austin be a model for communities all over the country to implement reporting requirements?	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Marketing the Euthanasia List	Marketing the Euthanasia List Clare Callison, Canine Lifesaving Advisor, Maddie's Lifesaving AcademyFebruary 2020 This session explores why it is important to understand exactly which animals are dying in your municipal shelter and let people help you to get them out alive.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	A Radical Rethinking of the Role of Animal Welfare	A Radical Rethinking of the Role of Animal Welfare February 2020 Inspiring thoughts on what animals deserve from animal welfare advocates, workers and volunteers.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Pets are Family: Community Programs to Keep Pets Out of the Shelter	Pets are Family: Community Programs to Keep Pets Out of the Shelter Rebecca GuinnMarch 2020 In this presentation, Rebecca Guinn shares innovative ideas for community programs in the country. Leave with ideas to take back to your own community.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	But We're Full: Smart Strategies to Increase Capacity for Dogs	But We're Full: Smart Strategies to Increase Capacity for Dogs Stephanie Bilbro, Director, Shelter Lifesaving Operations, Austin Pets Alive! and Kate Mellon, Dog Intake Coordinator, Austin Pets Alive!March 2020 Come to this action-driven session to learn how to outsmart and overcome the impulse to kill in a space crisis.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Keeping Families Together: The Future of Animal Control	Keeping Families Together: The Future of Animal Control Marc Peralta (Moderator), Audra Michael, April Moore, Lee Ann Shenefiel and Christina SnowMarch 2020 Hear how animal protection units around the country are thinking about what's next for animal protection.	e,s,v
20200228	Article	article	Is Managed Intake Humane?	Is Managed Intake Humane? Sarah Aguilar, Deputy Director, Pima County Animal Care Center (Arizona) and Adam Ricci, Chief of Field Operations, City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare DepartmentMarch 2020 Two animal shelter leaders from sizeable cities present ideas to keep your intake practices focused on serving pets and people.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	When to Bring Them In: Pets That Truly Need Shelter	When to Bring Them In: Pets That Truly Need Shelter Mark Sloat, Christina Snow and Mike WheelerMarch 2020 Learn policies and procedures to implement in your organization and take the guesswork out of bringing animals in and streamline and prioritize the safety and wellness of pets and people.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	What If You Can't Return Them? When SNR is Not an Option	What If You Can't Return Them? When SNR is Not an Option Ginny Sims, Executive Director, Southern Pines Animal Shelter (Mississippi)March 2020 Learn how you can safely save all the cats, even when SNR isn't an option.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	We're on the same team: ACOs and the Future of Animal Protection	We're on the same team: ACOs and the Future of Animal Protection Audra Michael, Director, Pinal County Animal Care and Control (Texas) and Christina Snow, Animal Protection Manager, Pima County Animal Care Center (Arizona)March 2020 This session focuses on how to manage change amongst Animal Control officers and learning how to build teamwork and camaraderie even when things are different and new.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Your Notes are Everything: How Officer Notes Impact Animals and Communities	Your Notes are Everything: How Officer Notes Impact Animals and Communities April Moore, Animal Control Manager, City of Baytown Animal Services (Texas) and Adam Ricci, Chief of Field Operations, City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare DepartmentMarch 2020 Learn how to ensure your staff is working to keep accurate & thorough notes to save more animal lives.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Ensuring Accountability Around Life and Death Decisions	Ensuring Accountability Around Life and Death Decisions Sarah Aguilar, Emma Davenport, Tawny Hammond, Erin Olsen and Lee Ann ShenefielMarch 2020 Learn how to implement policies that will keep your organization accountable and increase lifesaving across your organization.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	You Just Arrived, Now Go Home! Make Pets Ready for Adoption, Immediately	You Just Arrived, Now Go Home! Make Pets Ready for Adoption, Immediately Clare Callison, Canine Lifesaving Advisor, Maddie's^® Lifesaving AcademyMarch 2020 Learn how to fast-track animals and make them available for adoption, foster and transfer, immediately.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Don't Euthanize That! Building a No Kill Culture in Your Clinic	Don't Euthanize That! Building a No Kill Culture in Your Clinic Dr. Alexis Bardzinski, Medical Director, Austin Pets Alive! and Dr. Jennifer Wilcox, Director of Veterinary Services, Pima Animal Care CenterMarch 2020 Learn how to instill a culture in your clinic that requires all staff to treat every animal with the care and treatment we would expect for our own animals.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Innovation and Emerging Practices in Adoption Counseling	Innovation and Emerging Practices in Adoption Counseling Clare Callison, Canine Lifesaving Advisor, Maddie's^® Lifesaving Academy and Nikki Harris, Chief Operating Officer, Jacksonville Humane SocietyMarch 2020 Learn the most innovative and creative ways to counsel potential adopters and safely increase adoption in your organization.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Every Cat! Live Outcome Options for All of Them	Every Cat! Live Outcome Options for All of Them Monica Frenden, Maddie's^® Director of Feline Lifesaving, American Pets Alive!March 2020 In this session, we'll take a look at innovative programs for cats that work, and outdated practices we still need to replace.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Steal this! Five Free, Easy Foster Strategies to Start Now	Steal this! Five Free, Easy Foster Strategies to Start Now Kelly Duer, Foster Care Specialist, Maddie's Fund^® and Regan Goins, Dog Care Manager, Austin Pets Alive!March 2020 Everything you need to know to recruit more foster homes, start new programs and send more pets to foster.	e,s,v
20200228	Article	article	Using Technology to Increase Return to Owner	Using Technology to Increase Return to Owner Gina Knepp, National Shelter Engagement Director, Michelson Found Animals Foundation and Bobby Mann, Communications Manager, City of Sacramento Front Street Animal ShelterMarch 2020 Learn how to increase your organization's RTO and attain a higher return to owner rate through innovative, progressive and proactive programs.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Power Up Your Fundraising: Donor Management Systems	Power Up Your Fundraising: Donor Management Systems Maggie Lynch, Director of Development, Austin Pets Alive! and American Pets Alive!April 2020 This presentation covers why adopting a donor management system is important, when you should get one, how to choose a system that fits your organization's needs and what it can do to help your fundraising take off.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Animal Shelter and Rescue Law and Liability	Animal Shelter and Rescue Law and Liability Ryan Clinton, Attorney, Founder of FixAustin.orgApril 2020 Ryan Clinton teaches the foundations of various animal welfare ordinances and what they mean for your organization.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Data for Activists: Get the Information You Need	Data for Activists: Get the Information You Need Rory Adams, Content Manager, American Pets Alive!April 2020 Leave this presentation knowing what data you need and how to get it, through the use of public information requests.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	What Qualities Do Emerging Leaders Need to Succeed?	What Qualities Do Emerging Leaders Need to Succeed? Tawny Hammond, National Director for Leadership Advancement, Best Friends Animal Society and Denise Deisler, Director, Jacksonville Humane SocietyApril 2020 This presentation outlines a foundation for understanding how to cultivate the leadership abilities that will enable your or your staff to reach their highest potential.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	How to Get Your Story Told: Effective Engagement with Local Media	How to Get Your Story Told: Effective Engagement with Local Media Sarah Collica, Director of Marketing and Communications, Austin Pets Alive! and Nikki Reck, Communications Specialist, Pima Animal Care CenterApril 2020 Learn how to cultivate relationships with news sources and tips and tricks from a marketing director and an Emmy-Award winning newscaster.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Adopters Are Out There! Market Your Way Out of Space Crises	Adopters Are Out There! Market Your Way Out of Space Crises Teresa Johnson, CEO/Executive Officer and Chief Lifesaving Officer, Kansas City Pet Project and Cheryl Schneider, Director of Animal Services, Williamson County Regional Animal ShelterApril 2020 Learn how adopters can be your biggest lifesavers when your shelter is experiencing space crises.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Statewide Advocacy	Statewide Advocacy Ryan Clinton, Laura Donahue and Katie JarlApril 2020 Learn from expert advocates as they share their success stories for state-wide efforts to transform to No Kill.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Moving Through Adversity	Moving Through Adversity Kristen Hassen-Auerbach and Paula PowellApril 2020 This session will shed light on the last 2 years as Paula Powell fights for animals and the people who love them.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Empowering Volunteers to Help Solve Every Challenge	Empowering Volunteers to Help Solve Every Challenge Monica Dangler, Maddie's Fund^® Executive Leadership Fellow, Pima Animal Care CenterApril 2020 Learn how to create a volunteer program that works to the specific needs of your rescue, shelter or community.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising for Survival: Lessons for Any Sized Organization, Part 1 of 2	Fundraising for Survival: Lessons for Any Sized Organization, Part 1 of 2 Maggie Lynch, Director of Development, Austin Pets Alive! and American Pets Alive!April 2020 Join fundraising innovator Maggie Lynch and learn how to raise money and how to get scrappy when you need to! (Part 1 of 2)	e,s
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising for Survival: Lessons for Any Sized Organization, Part 2 of 2	Fundraising for Survival: Lessons for Any Sized Organization, Part 2 of 2 Maggie Lynch, Director of Development, Austin Pets Alive! and American Pets Alive!April 2020 Join fundraising innovator Maggie Lynch and learn how to raise money and how to get scrappy when you need to! (Part 2 of 2)	e,s
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Public Safety and Lifesaving ARE Compatible	Public Safety and Lifesaving ARE Compatible Marc Peralta, Senior Director, National Mission Advancement, Best Friends Animal Society and Ed Jamison, Director, Dallas Animal ServicesApril 2020 Join Marc Peralta and Edward Jamison to hear about the increases and impact they have seen in public safety, when lifesaving takes priority.	e,f,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Workshop: Marketing and Branding to Engage Your Community	Workshop: Marketing and Branding to Engage Your Community Kasey Spain and Nikki ReckApril 2020 Learn from shelter branding experts how to identify steps to create and market your No Kill brand to your community.	e,f,s
20200228	Presentation	presentation	How to Use Research to Save Lives	How to Use Research to Save Lives Kevin Horecka, Lead Data Scientist, American Pets Alive! and Walmart TechnologyApril 2020 Learn which research is the most important to know about and what it tells us about animal sheltering.	e,s
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Build Resilience and Excitement Around Change	Build Resilience and Excitement Around Change Shelly Thompson, Tawny Hammond, Cheryl Schneider, Teresa Johnson and Lee Ann ShenefielApril 2020 Shelly Thompson moderates this panel to help you get the insider tips on how to cultivate a team of resilience and build strong teams that will rally around you.	e,f,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	No Kill Advocacy	No Kill Advocacy Ryan Clinton, Attorney and Founder, FixAustin.orgApril 2020 Learn how animal advocates in Austin, Texas, put no-kill on the City's public-policy agenda, and how you can do the same for your community.	e,f,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Daily Decision Making and Accountability: Identifying Key Performance Indicators	Daily Decision Making and Accountability: Identifying Key Performance Indicators Mark Sloat, Program Manager, Field Services, Austin Animal Center and Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal CenterApril 2020 Learn what it means to set KPIs and goals to instill an organizational lifesaving philosophy.
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Leading Through Relationships: Friends Who Can Effect Change	Leading Through Relationships: Friends Who Can Effect Change Laura Donahue, Tawny Hammond and Katie JarlApril 2020 Learn how to put No Kill on your community's public policy agenda.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Get Your Boss to Say Yes!: Piloting New Programs in Shelters	Get Your Boss to Say Yes!: Piloting New Programs in Shelters Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Director, Pima Animal Care CenterApril 2020 Follow these steps and be ready to take a new idea to your boss and hear 'yes!'	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	The Leader's Guide to Communicating with Stakeholders: How, When and What	The Leader's Guide to Communicating with Stakeholders: How, When and What Stephanie Bilbro, Director, Shelter Lifesaving Operations, Austin Pets Alive! and Sarah Collica, Director of Marketing and Communications, Austin Pets Alive!April 2020 Learn how to own your narrative and communicate your vision with major stakeholders.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	50 Ways to Keep Pets Out of the Shelter (or maybe 100)	50 Ways to Keep Pets Out of the Shelter (or maybe 100) Michael Greenberg, DVM, Director of Outreach Programs, Maddie's Fund^® and Lisa Ward, Director of Education, Maddie's FundApril 2020 Learn some amazing ways shelters have come up with to serve the people and pets in their communities in ways other than simply taking them into the shelter	e,p,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Our Vet Just Quit	Our Vet Just Quit Alexis Bardzinski, DVM and Jennifer Wilcox, DVMApril 2020 Learn how to stretch the resources you do have to save the most lives possible, even in high-stress moments in your shelter or clinic.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Shelter Medicine with a No-Kill Mindset	Shelter Medicine with a No-Kill Mindset Alexis Bardzinski, DVM and Jennifer Wilcox, DVMApril 2020 Learn how to spend the least amount of money possible, to spread the meager wealth of medical resources and save more lives.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	New FeLV Guidelines: 5 Critical Takeaways for Your Shelter	New FeLV Guidelines: 5 Critical Takeaways for Your Shelter Julie Levy, DVMApril 2020 Gain the knowledge and skills you need to tackle the next frontier in cat lifesaving!	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Managing Big Dogs: The New Horizon	Managing Big Dogs: The New Horizon Ellen Jefferson, DVM and Sheila Segurson, DVMApril 2020 In this session you will gain a deeper understanding of lifesaving best practices and innovations to increase lifesaving for big dogs.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Our Most Vulnerable Creatures: Disease in Puppies and Kittens	Our Most Vulnerable Creatures: Disease in Puppies and Kittens Alexis Bardzinski, Casandra Mensing, Jordana Moerbe and Faith WrightApril 2020 Leave this session with the knowledge necessary to fight disease outbreak, without unnecessary deaths or culling of puppies and kittens.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Neonatal Kittens Q & A	Neonatal Kittens Q & A Rosemarie Crawford and Casandra MensingApril 2020 Listen in with expert kitten lifesavers as they answer questions about neonatal kitten care, including disease treatment and prevention.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Contagious Disease is Not a Death Sentence: How Communities Overcame Outbreaks without Killing	Contagious Disease is Not a Death Sentence: How Communities Overcame Outbreaks without Killing Jennifer Wilcox, DVM and Nipuni Ratnayaka, DVMApril 2020 Leave this session with the knowledge necessary to fight disease outbreak, medically and operationally from veterinarians who have lived through it.	e,f,p,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	FeLV: Current Research and Rehoming Practices	FeLV: Current Research and Rehoming Practices Julie Levy, Monica Frenden and Natascha HammanApril 2020 Learn from shelter medicine expert, Dr. Levy and leading cat advocates Monica Frenden and Natascha Hamman, about the most current research and best practices for rehoming FeLV cats.	f,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Behavior Dogs Alive! Solving Eight Common Behaviors that Happen in Shelters	Behavior Dogs Alive! Solving Eight Common Behaviors that Happen in Shelters Mike Kaviani and Regan GoinsApril 2020 Learn practical and manageable solutions for common canine behaviors and increase your lifesaving immediately.	e,f,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	What Do We Do About Our Long Stays?	What Do We Do About Our Long Stays? Sarah Aguilar, Deputy Director, Pima Animal CareApril 2020 Learn how to analyze length-of-stay data and know what to do with it.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	The First 72 Hours: A Model Intake & Animal Flow Process	The First 72 Hours: A Model Intake & Animal Flow Process Jordana Moerbe, Faith Wright and Dr. Nipuni RatnayakaApril 2020 Join American Pets Alive! as they discuss what should happen within the first 72 hours after an animal enters any sheltering system.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Model Animal Shelter Hold Period and Rescue Access Laws	Model Animal Shelter Hold Period and Rescue Access Laws Ryan Clinton, Attorney and Founder of FixAustin.orgApril 2020 Learn how to advocate for implementing model laws to save more homeless pets in your community.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	The Future of Animal Shelter Data	The Future of Animal Shelter Data Kristen Hassen- Auerbach, Sarah Aguilar and Elena BattlesApril 2020 As sheltering evolves, we face an evolving set of challenges. Learn what experts in the field of animal shelter data collection are suggesting.	e,s,v
20200228	Presentation	presentation	ACOs Gone Wild: Handling Fearful and Fractious Wildlife and Companion Animals	ACOs Gone Wild: Handling Fearful and Fractious Wildlife and Companion Animals April Moore and Mike WheelerApril 2020 Learn animal control officers' tips and tricks for humanely handling even the stickiest situations with fearful and fractious animals.	s,v
20200227	Blog	blog	The Foster Express Challenge champions are here!	The Foster Express Challenge champions are here! February 27, 2020 The Foster Express Challenge has officially reached its destination, and we're thrilled with the outcome of the this journey! Before we get to the 19 grant recipients, it should go without saying that all 132 participating organizations are true champions, with over 8,000 animals going out on field trips across the United States. It may sound a little cheesy, but as Foster Express Challenge…	e,f,p,s,v
20200222	Blog	blog	#MaddieMonday: Apprenticeship application window coming soon, kitten season resources and more!	#MaddieMonday: Apprenticeship application window coming soon, kitten season resources and more! February 22, 2020 Happy #MaddieMonday! Below are some highlights you may have missed. Save the date! Maddie’s Apprenticeship Program Application Window is March 2 – 9, 2020 Maddie's® Apprenticeship Program is a new and exciting opportunity for shelters and rescue organizations to share ideas and strategies to improve lifesaving. Through a blended learning experience, both direct hands-on and…	e,f,p,s,v
20200219	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Don't steal the cats!	Million Cat Challenge: Don't steal the cats! POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to postpone this webcast until further notice. We will publish the new webcast date as quickly as possible. For those of you who have already registered, you will not need to re-register and will receive an email once a new date has been set. We apologize for this inconvenience and hope you will stay tuned for updates on this page.	f,s
20200214	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Swipe right for adoptable pets at a mall near you	#FeelGoodFriday: Swipe right for adoptable pets at a mall near you February 14, 2020 Just in time for Valentine’s Day, adoptable dogs and cats will try their luck at the mall. The Shelter Pet Project‘s #AdoptPureLove campaign is coming to a mall near you in the form of in-mall displays. Similar to dating apps that require you to “swipe-right” for a match, mall patrons will have the opportunity to…
20200213	Blog	blog	Have you updated your 2019 Shelter Animals Count data lately? You could win a $5,000 grant!	Have you updated your 2019 Shelter Animals Count data lately? You could win a $5,000 grant! February 13, 2020 Data plays an important role in the lifesaving of animals. It has enabled our industry to compile a complete picture of the animals entering and leaving shelters. And with that in mind, the Shelter Animals Count February Data Drive is in full swing! Update your January – December 2019 data now and enter to win part of $20,000…	e,f,p,s
20200211	Blog	blog	Million Cat Challenge webcast: No catnapping!	Million Cat Challenge webcast: No catnapping! February 11, 2020 Updated 2/11/2020: This webcast has been postponed until further notice. We will update once a new date is selected. It happens. Someone finds a litter of kittens, scoops them up and takes them to the animal shelter, not realizing that the mama cat may have just left them to get some food. Naturally, the shelter…	f,p,s
20200210	Blog	blog	#MaddieMonday: How data and transport is saving lives, American Pets Alive! Conference and more!	#MaddieMonday: How data and transport is saving lives, American Pets Alive! Conference and more! February 10, 2020 Happy #MaddieMonday! Below are some highlights you may have missed. How one shelter is using data and transport to save more lives In 2017 when the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA (CASPCA) began to consider regularly transporting pets in from other areas, they started by looking at the data. "I knew I wanted to reach shelters where the…	e,f,p,s,v
20200204	Blog	blog	Headed to the American Pets Alive! Conference? Say hi to our Maddie’s Fund crew at these sessions	Headed to the American Pets Alive! Conference? Say hi to our Maddie’s Fund crew at these sessions February 4, 2020 If you're headed to beautiful Austin, TX for the American Pets Alive! Conference, we have a strong Maddie's Fund® showing and we hope you will seek us out! Our busiest of the bunch, Foster Specialist Kelly Duer will be participating in four panels or roundtables. If you're looking to really up your foster game and make…	e,f,p,s,v
20200116	Blog	blog	How to keep cat medical costs down in a shelter	How to keep cat medical costs down in a shelter January 16, 2020 Saving your shelter money starts from the moment the cat steps inside the shelter, says Monica Frenden, Director of Feline Lifesaving at American Pets Alive! Spend a couple of extra minutes giving them a quality intake exam and then move them to adoptions immediately (or wherever they are going). A quality intake exam includes weight check, FVRCP, microchip and…	f,p,s,v
20200116	Webcast	webcast	New AAFP FeLV/FIV Guidelines: 5 critical takeaways for your shelter	New AAFP FeLV/FIV Guidelines: 5 critical takeaways for your shelter Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DABVPJanuary 16, 2020 Confused about navigating FeLV and FIV in shelter cats? This free, pop-up webinar is designed to bring you au courant in less than 30 minutes.	e,s,v
20200114	Blog	blog	Do you speak cat? Learn how with our free, online Feline Communications course!	Do you speak cat? Learn how with our free, online Feline Communications course! January 14, 2020 This post was originally posted in April of 2017. Our Feline Communications Course was the TOP visited page on our website in 2019 and with kitten season quickly approaching, we wanted to share it again! Join the thousands of people who have learned to speak cat! Ever wanted to 'talk to the animals' like Dr.…	f,p,s
20191211	Webcast	webcast	Ergonomics for Shelter Veterinarians	Ergonomics for Shelter Veterinarians Sara White, DVM, MSc, Founder, ErgovetDecember 11, 2019 Due to unforeseen circumstances, we're rescheduling this webcast for Wednesday, December 11 at 12pm PST / 3pm EST. We apologize for this inconvenience and invite you to register for the new date. Working with animals can be intensely physical work. Many veterinarians experience musculoskeletal discomfort (MSD) related to their work, and good physical ergonomics can improve this situation. Ergonomics includes much more than the gadgets that many associate with the term or keeping a "good posture" while you work.	e,s,v
20191205	Blog	blog	Today is Celebrate Shelter Pets Day!	Today is Celebrate Shelter Pets Day! December 5, 2019 Pets are one of the best (if not the best) parts of the internet, so why not shout it from the rooftops how much you love them? Today’s the perfect day to do it – it’s Celebrate Shelter Pets Day! This year marks the 10th anniversary of Celebrate Shelter Pets Day. Started in 2009 by The…	e,f,p,s
20191203	Blog	blog	Spreading the #FalalaFoster cheer is a job for everyone	Spreading the #FalalaFoster cheer is a job for everyone December 3, 2019 This blog post was originally published in November 2016. We are thrilled that more and more organizations have continued to try short-term fostering! Looking to give back in a meaningful way this holiday season, while bringing some magic into your heart and home? You're in luck, because ’tis the season to #FalalaFoster, even for first-timers!…	f,p
20191126	Blog	blog	Instead of Black Friday, make it Pet Friday	Instead of Black Friday, make it Pet Friday November 26, 2019 Instead of hitting the mall the Friday after Thanksgiving (also known as Black Friday), why don't you stay home or hit the park with your pet? We affectionately refer to this day as #PetFriday, which we declared back in 2015, after being inspired by REI's #OptOutside campaign. So what will you do with your best pal? Eat…	f,p,s
20191113	Webcast	webcast	Return to Field you say? Tell that to my community/commissioners!	Return to Field you say? Tell that to my community/commissioners! Kate Hurley, DVM, MPVM Co-founder, Million Cat Challenge and Director, Koret Shelter Medicine Program @UC Davis School of Veterinary MedicineNovember 13, 2019 Does your county worry about the optics of having ACOs putting cats back where they came from? In this webinar, we invite you to partake in a little old-fashioned role reversal where YOU get to be on the other side of the counter.	e,v
20191111	Blog	blog	#MaddieMonday: Apply for a Maddie’s Apprenticeship Program, nationwide fostering study and more!	#MaddieMonday: Apply for a Maddie’s Apprenticeship Program, nationwide fostering study and more! November 11, 2019 Apply today! Maddie's® Apprenticeship Program application deadline is November 22, 2019. Maddie's® Apprenticeship Program is an exciting opportunity for shelters and rescue organizations to share ideas and strategies to improve lifesaving. Through a blended learning experience, both direct hands-on and online, organizations looking to improve their practices will benefit from the wisdom shared by well…	e,f,p,s,v
20191104	Blog	blog	#MaddieMonday: All aboard The Foster Express Challenge, apprenticeship application updates and more!	#MaddieMonday: All aboard The Foster Express Challenge, apprenticeship application updates and more! November 4, 2019 All aboard The Foster Express Challenge! Expedite your lifesaving this holiday season with short-term foster care. We will be awarding $55,000 in grants to shelters across the United States! Registration closes Friday, November 8th. UPDATE: The application window for Maddie's® Apprenticeship Program opens on November 11th (not today)! Maddie's® Apprenticeship Program is an…	e,f,p,s,v
20191027	Article	article	Playing with Your Dog- Part One	Playing with Your Dog- Part One August 2019 Who doesn't like to play? Dogs play because it's fun, but it also helps them to develop coordination, strength, and confidence.	f,p,s
20191024	Blog	blog	Communicating urgency without negativity in emergency fostering	Communicating urgency without negativity in emergency fostering October 24, 2019 Emergency foster care initiatives can be a game-changer when an organization or one of its partners is in crisis. Quickly sending pets to foster homes at these crucial times can save lives, but the messaging can be tricky. Emergency foster pleas need to be urgent enough to motivate the community to act, but too much…	e,f,p,s
20191024	Webcast	webcast	Lifesaving Protocol for At Risk Dogs: Part 2	Lifesaving Protocol for At Risk Dogs: Part 2 Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Director of Animal Services Pima Animal Care Center, Tucson, Arizona & Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB, Director of Research, Maddie's FundOctober 24, 2019 Part 2: The Challenges of Saving Medium and Large Dogs in Shelters. This webcast is the second in a two-part series but can be viewed on its own and will be useful to shelter leadership at all levels, volunteers, advocates and anyone else who struggles to save big dogs' lives.	e,p,s,v
20191024	Article	article	What To Do If Your New Dog Is Aggressive	What To Do If Your New Dog Is Aggressive August 2019 Aggression is a form of communication. Keep pets and people safe by preventing aggression from occurring.	f,p,s
20191024	Article	article	What to Do if Your New Dog Won't Eat	What to Do if Your New Dog Won't Eat August 2019 For the first day or two after arriving at a new home, a dog may not eat. Lack of appetite can have multiple causes, such as environmental change, stress, depression, illness, food allergy or a change in food.	f,p,s
20191024	Article	article	Why Train Your Dog?	Why Train Your Dog? August 2019 Training your dog to respond to cues establishes a common language that will help you communicate with your dog. Having a common language will make it easier for you both to bond.	f,p,s
20191023	Webcast	webcast	Lifesaving Protocol for At Risk Dogs: Part 1	Lifesaving Protocol for At Risk Dogs: Part 1 Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Director of Animal Services Pima Animal Care Center, Tucson, ArizonaOctober 23, 2019 Part 1: What is the Lifesaving Protocol for At Risk Dogs? This webcast is the first in a two-part series but can be viewed on its own and will be useful to shelter leadership at all levels, volunteers, advocates and anyone else who struggles to save big dogs' lives.	f,s,v
20191023	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Say Please	Teaching Your Dog to Say Please August 2019 A dog who sits every time they want something (e.g. attention from people) is much easier to live with than a dog that hasn't learned to say please and jumps up or barks when they want something.	f,p,s
20191023	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Settle	Teaching Your Dog to Settle August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog to settle down and be quiet when you cue them to "settle". With this cue, your dog can readjust their body but must stay lying down in one place.	f,p,s
20191023	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Sit	Teaching Your Dog to Sit August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog to put their rear end on the floor when asked to "sit".	f,p,s
20191023	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Touch	Teaching Your Dog to Touch August 2019 Goal: The cue "touch" (hand targeting) directs your dog to target your palm with their nose.	f,p,s
20191023	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Walk on a Loose Leash	Teaching Your Dog to Walk on a Loose Leash August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog how to change their stride to stay close to you on a loose leash without pulling. It will take time, patience, and consistency.	f,p,s
20191023	Article	article	Dog - The Right Rewards	Dog - The Right Rewards August 2019 Reward-based training is humane, fun and helps you build a communication style with your dog. Reward based training also bonds your dog more closely to you and your family.	f,p,s
20191023	Article	article	Ways To Train Your Dog	Ways To Train Your Dog August 2019 The best way to train your dog is by using humane methods that focus on rewarding dogs for good behavior. Here are few ways to train without pain or fear.	f,p,s
20191021	Article	article	How to Handle the Leash	How to Handle the Leash August 2019 A leash is a great management and training aid for your dog. The leash keeps your dog safe, preventing your dog from running away from you and into traffic, chasing other dogs and small animals, and jumping on people.	f,p,s
20191021	Article	article	Reducing Stress During Handling	Reducing Stress During Handling August 2019 Some dogs might like to be petted, but get stressed when you try to brush them, clean their ears, and/or hold their paws. Be patient with your new dog and teach them how to feel safe around you.	f,p,s,v
20191021	Article	article	Reducing Your Dog's Stress	Reducing Your Dog's Stress August 2019 Review Assessing Your Dog's Stress for behavioral and body language indicators of stress. You can help your dog by modifying the environment slightly and the way you and others behave around them to help them cope with stress.	f,p,s
20191021	Article	article	Scent Games for Dogs	Scent Games for Dogs August 2019 Dogs rely on their sense of smell to identify the world. Imagine how much fun you and your dog will have if you encourage your dog to find stuff you need or a game to keep them occupied.
20191021	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog To Stay	Teaching Your Dog To Stay August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog to remain in a sit, down or stand with the cue "stay." When and where to use "stay".	f,p,s
20191021	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Come When Called	Teaching Your Dog to Come When Called August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog to come close to you when you give the cue "come."	f,p,s
20191021	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Down	Teaching Your Dog to Down August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog lie down on the ground when you give the cue "down."	f,p,s
20191021	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog To Drop It	Teaching Your Dog To Drop It August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog to drop or let go of objects in their mouth with the cue "drop it."	f,p,s
20191021	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Go to Bed or Mat	Teaching Your Dog to Go to Bed or Mat August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog how to go to their bed or mat and lie down.	f,p,s
20191021	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Leave It	Teaching Your Dog to Leave It August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog to ignore things you don't want them to have or pay attention to with the cue "leave it."	f,p,s
20191018	Article	article	Introducing Your New Dog to Your Dogs	Introducing Your New Dog to Your Dogs August 2019 Dog relationships are like people relationships. Some dogs will become playmates, others will enjoy the companionship of another dog and others just aren't interested in other dogs.	f,p,s
20191018	Article	article	Playing with Your Dog- Part Two	Playing with Your Dog- Part Two August 2019 Playing is fun, but it can also relieve stress, provide exercise, teach self-control and instill confidence. Follow the tips below to encourage your dog to play.	f,p,s
20191018	Article	article	Preparing Your Home for a New Dog	Preparing Your Home for a New Dog August 2019 Before bringing a dog home, prepare carefully. There's much to consider, including what rules to set for your new dog, what equipment you'll need and what questions to ask the shelter/rescue group, foster coordinator or your veterinarian.	f,p,s
20191017	Article	article	Introducing Your Dog to New Dogs	Introducing Your Dog to New Dogs August 2019 Introductions between your new dog and unfamiliar dogs can be easy, but other times it may be challenging. The best results come from being slow and careful.	f,p,s
20191017	Article	article	Introducing Your New Dog to Cats	Introducing Your New Dog to Cats August 2019 Introducing a new dog to a resident cat can be challenging and should be done slowly and carefully. With time, many dogs and cats can learn to coexist peacefully, become playmates and even friends!	f,p,s
20191017	Article	article	Introducing Your New Dog to People	Introducing Your New Dog to People August 2019 If your dog enjoys meeting new people, follow the tips below to help those greetings be successful.	f,p,s
20191011	Article	article	Improving How Your Dog Responds to Cues	Improving How Your Dog Responds to Cues August 2019 Incorporate the 3 D's (distractions, distance and duration) into training each cue into a well trained behavior. Here are ways you can help your dog learn how to respond to cues the way you want them to!	f,p,s
20191010	Blog	blog	Think outside the box to get a cat to urinate inside the litter box	Think outside the box to get a cat to urinate inside the litter box October 10, 2019 This guest post is written by Stefanie Sacripante, Director of NoVa Cats Advocacy, Inc. Sacripante has been using social media to give voice to overlooked adult cats in shelters, rescues, and foster homes in the Northern Virginia region since 2014. When cats urinate in places other than the litterbox and once medical issues are ruled…
20191009	Article	article	Getting to Know Your New Dog - Part 1: Introductions to Your Home and Family	Getting to Know Your New Dog - Part 1: Introductions to Your Home and Family August 2019 Becoming a member of a new family, moving to a new home, and making new friends can be an exciting and memorable time for your dog, but it can also be stressful. Here are some tips to help ease the transition.	f,p,s
20191009	Article	article	Getting to Know Your New Dog - Part 2 Expanding Your New Dog's Horizons	Getting to Know Your New Dog - Part 2 Expanding Your New Dog's Horizons August 2019 Once your new dog is comfortable with your home and family, you can begin to slowly introduce them to new people and environments. Always pay attention to your dog's body language, as new experiences can sometimes be stressful.	f,p,s
20191009	Article	article	Getting Your Dog's Attention	Getting Your Dog's Attention August 2019 Teaching your dog to make eye contact with you is a great foundation behavior. If your dog is making eye contact and paying attention to you they are less likely to pull on leash, bark at people or dogs, or sniff and eat things off the ground.	f,p,s
20191009	Article	article	Helping Your Dog Adjust to a New Home	Helping Your Dog Adjust to a New Home August 2019 Your new dog might need a few weeks to months to completely adjust to their new home, depending on the new environment and the dog's personality. This is normal - it's important for you to respond appropriately and help your new dog adjust.	f,p,s
20191008	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Shelter Compass is like hiring an extra employee	Maddie’s Shelter Compass is like hiring an extra employee October 8, 2019 Ever feel like you have too much to do and don't know where to start? Whether it's cleaning out your closet or saving the lives of more pets, we can relate. Often times we end up not starting a task because we simply don't have the time to figure out a plan. While we can't organize your closet for you, we can help…	e,s
20191003	Webcast	webcast	Caring for Exotic Pets in the Shelter	Caring for Exotic Pets in the Shelter Lena DeTar, DVM, DACVPM, DABVP Assistant Clinical Professor, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine October 3, 2019 In this free webcast, Assistant Clinical Professor at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Lena DeTar will give practitioners of shelter medicine the tools they'll need to address the welfare of small mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians that may come into the shelter.	s,v
20191002	Webcast	webcast	The Million Cat Challenge: Interventions and observations associated with survival of orphaned shelter kittens undergoing treatment for diarrhea	The Million Cat Challenge: Interventions and observations associated with survival of orphaned shelter kittens undergoing treatment for diarrhea Jody Gookin, DVM and Sandra Strong, DVMOctober 2, 2019 In this free 30-minute webcast, Drs. Jody Gookin and Sandra Strong provide information for veterinarians and medical support staff on survival statistics and novel treatments for orphan kitten diarrhea.	s,v
20191001	Article	article	Children and Dogs - How to Keep Interactions Safe	Children and Dogs - How to Keep Interactions Safe August 2019 Children and dogs can be great, lifelong friends, but it is up to us as their guardians to keep their interactions safe. Children may not be able to read a dog's stressed body language, and injuries can occur.	f,p,s
20191001	Article	article	Dogs Riding in Cars - Safe Transport	Dogs Riding in Cars - Safe Transport August 2019 Many dogs need time to get used to car rides; it should be done slowly and carefully. Here are some tips for traveling safely.	f,p,s
20191001	Article	article	Food-Dispensing Toys for Dogs	Food-Dispensing Toys for Dogs August 2019 By offering your dogs meals in a food-dispensing toy, your dog has something to play with, instead of your furniture or favorite shoes and they get exercise.	f,p,s
20190926	Blog	blog	Shelter dog behavior assessments not reliable, reports ASPCA	Shelter dog behavior assessments not reliable, reports ASPCA September 26, 2019 This post originally ran on June 28, 2018. We wanted to share again because we think this topic is very important. An in-shelter behavior assessment is not a reliable way to determine whether dogs will or won’t be safe in adoptive homes, reports a new ASPCA position statement. Instead, such evaluations need to be based…	e,f,s,v
20190926	Article	article	Crate Training Your Dog or Puppy	Crate Training Your Dog or Puppy August 2019 Crate training can help your dog in many ways, such as providing them with a safe place to rest when unsupervised, keeps them from chewing human belongings, and aids in potty training.	f,p,s
20190926	Article	article	Dog - Basic Training - Level 2	Dog - Basic Training - Level 2 August 2019 Your dog knows several basic commands. You can start using these skills to teach more advanced concepts to your dog.	f,p,s
20190924	Blog	blog	Join us for an array of lifesaving webcasts this fall!	Join us for an array of lifesaving webcasts this fall! September 24, 2019 As you enjoy cooler temperatures, we hope you will join us for a wide variety of webcasts. From managing diarrhea in kittens, to making hard changes to lifesaving protocols for at-risk shelter dogs, we have something for everyone this fall. Each webcast will be available to view on-demand after the live webcast, so don't fret…	e,f,p,s,v
20190917	Article	article	Cat Pheromones	Cat Pheromones August 2019 Cats communicate through natural messages released in the air called pheromones. Pheromones for cats are commercially available and can have many positive behavioral and physiological effects.	f,p,s
20190917	Article	article	Reducing Outdoor Stressors for Indoor Cats	Reducing Outdoor Stressors for Indoor Cats August 2019 Seeing the outdoors can be entertaining and engaging for an indoor cat, or it may cause stress. Because even the sight of another cat, when not properly addressed, can evolve into serious problems, it is important to assess and tackle any change in your cat's behavior right away.	f,p,s
20190917	Article	article	Cats and Kids	Cats and Kids August 2019 Cats can greatly enrich your children's lives and teach them many valuable lessons about the human-animal bond. There are a few things to consider to make this endeavor a success for your family as well as for your cat, and to ensure happy and safe interactions for all.	f,p,s
20190917	Article	article	Assessing Your Dog's Stress	Assessing Your Dog's Stress August 2019 It's important to recognize signs of stress in your new dog as you get to know them. Some dogs will adjust to stressful situations more easily than others.	f,p,s
20190917	Article	article	Dog - Basic Training - Level 1	Dog - Basic Training - Level 1 August 2019 Basic Dog Training - Level 1	f,p,s
20190916	Article	article	Adopting a Fearful Cat	Adopting a Fearful Cat August 2019 Most cats are fearful at first in a new environment and will adjust in time. However, if fear isn't addressed, it can develop into serious behavioral and health problems.	f,p,s
20190916	Article	article	Cat - Hiding Behavior	Cat - Hiding Behavior August 2019 Hiding behavior can be a normal in cats and give them a sense of security. Cats can hide to rest, to enjoy their favorite spot, or if they are scared.	f,p,s
20190916	Article	article	Keeping Your Cat Happy Indoors	Keeping Your Cat Happy Indoors August 2019 It is important to provide enrichment for cats living indoors. Enrichment makes the indoors more exciting and provides an outlet for excessive energy.	f,p,s
20190916	Article	article	Should I Let my Cat Outside?	Should I Let my Cat Outside? August 2019 Indoor cats and outdoor cats encounter different challenges and risks. Whatever your choice is, it's important to keep your cat healthy and safe.	f,p,s
20190916	Article	article	How Can I Keep Cats Out of My Yard?	How Can I Keep Cats Out of My Yard? August 2019 Seeing the outdoors can be entertaining and engaging for an indoor cat, or it may cause stress. If you only have one indoor cat, observe carefully to see if unfamiliar outdoor cats are visible and causing them stress.	f,p,s
20190913	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward a Dog when Outdoors	Cat Aggression Toward a Dog when Outdoors August 2019 Aggression toward a dog when being outdoors can be a normal survival response. However, always take any aggressive episodes seriously.	f,p,s
20190913	Article	article	Cat - Afraid of Anything New	Cat - Afraid of Anything New August 2019 Fear is common and a perfectly normal, innate, and adaptive behavior in all animals. However, if fear isn't addressed, it can develop into serious behavioral and health problems.	f,p,s
20190913	Article	article	Cat - Afraid of Noises	Cat - Afraid of Noises August 2019 Fear is common and a perfectly normal, innate, and adaptive behavior in all animals. However, if fear isn't addressed, it can develop into serious behavioral and health problems.	f,p,s
20190913	Article	article	Introducing Your Cat to New People	Introducing Your Cat to New People August 2019 Have a plan in place for when you have visitors and want them to meet your cat. Make sure to balance your guest's enthusiasm with your cat's needs.	f,p,s
20190913	Article	article	Introducing Cats and Dogs	Introducing Cats and Dogs August 2019 With time, many cats and dogs can live together in peace. The key is to have carefully managed introductions. Don't rush your pets into anything that they are not comfortable with.	f,p,s
20190913	Article	article	Introducing Cats to Other Cats	Introducing Cats to Other Cats August 2019 Some cat-to-cat introductions go smoothly, while others may take weeks or months before the cats co-exist with each other. The best way to do this is to go as slowly as necessary, and make every interaction a positive one.	f,p,s
20190913	Article	article	Introducing Cats and Kids	Introducing Cats and Kids August 2019 The first few days in a new home are often quite stressful for any cat and, on the other hand, very exciting for a child! Make sure to balance your child's enthusiasm for spending time with your kitty with their need for adjustment and alone time.	f,p,s
20190913	Article	article	Helping a Shy or Fearful Cat Adjust to Your Home	Helping a Shy or Fearful Cat Adjust to Your Home August 2019 Fear is common and a perfectly normal, innate, and adaptive behavior in all animals. Be proactive in managing your cat's fearfulness or shyness.	f,p,s
20190912	Article	article	Cat - Fear of New People	Cat - Fear of New People August 2019 Fear of unfamiliar people is common and can be seen in all cats. Cats may need some time to adjust to a new home and new people.	f,p,s
20190912	Article	article	Cat - Afraid of Children	Cat - Afraid of Children August 2019 Children can be overwhelming to cats. Fear in the presence of children is common. However, if fear isn't addressed, it can develop into serious behavioral and health problems.	f,p,s
20190912	Article	article	Cat - Afraid of Familiar Dogs	Cat - Afraid of Familiar Dogs August 2019 Fear of a dog in the same household can be a symptom of an underlying problem. Always take it seriously.	f,p,s
20190912	Article	article	Cat - Afraid of New Dogs	Cat - Afraid of New Dogs August 2019 Fear of an unfamiliar dog is common, but can be a symptom of an underlying problem. Always take it seriously.	f,p,s
20190912	Article	article	Cats - Afraid of Familiar Cats	Cats - Afraid of Familiar Cats August 2019 Fear of other cats in the household can be a normal and adaptive behavior, but can lead to more serious problems. Always take it seriously.	f,p,s
20190912	Article	article	Cats - Afraid of New Cats	Cats - Afraid of New Cats August 2019 Fear of unfamiliar cats can be a normal and adaptive behavior, but can lead to more serious problems. Always take it seriously.	f,p,s
20190911	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Disturbed by a Cat while Resting or Sleeping	Cat - Aggression when Disturbed by a Cat while Resting or Sleeping August 2019 Aggression toward another cat when disturbed while sleeping can be a normal startle or even survival response. However, always take any aggressive episodes seriously.	f,p,s
20190911	Article	article	Why is My Cat Afraid of Me?	Why is My Cat Afraid of Me? August 2019 A newly adopted or fostered cat, or even a cat that has been in the home for a while, can be scared of you for various reasons.	f,p,s
20190911	Article	article	Cats Who Are Afraid of People They Know	Cats Who Are Afraid of People They Know August 2019 Some cats behave fearfully even in the presence of familiar people. They may feel scared if they can't get away from the person when being approached.	f,p,s
20190910	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Chased by a Cat	Cat - Aggression when Chased by a Cat August 2019 Aggression toward another cat when being chased can be normal survival behavior or it can be a symptom of an underlying problem. However, always take aggressive episodes seriously.	f,p,s
20190910	Article	article	Cat - Aggression Toward Dogs During Play	Cat - Aggression Toward Dogs During Play August 2019 Play between cats and dogs can be fun for both species. However, cats that have not been socialized with dogs from an early age will almost always behave defensively.	f,p,s
20190910	Article	article	Cat - Aggression During Play with Other Cats	Cat - Aggression During Play with Other Cats August 2019 When dealing with aggression between two cats that appear to be playing, it is important to understand that play behavior is natural, especially in kittens.	f,p,s
20190910	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Disturbed by a Dog while Resting or Sleeping	Cat - Aggression when Disturbed by a Dog while Resting or Sleeping August 2019 Aggression towards a dog when disturbed while sleeping can be a normal startle or even a survival response. However, always take any aggressive episodes seriously.	f,p,s
20190909	Article	article	Cat Aggression When Approached By People	Cat Aggression When Approached By People August 2019 Cats don't speak our language, so often aggression is the only way they can communicate to us that they are uncomfortable. Fear is the most common reason for aggression./p>	f,p,s
20190909	Article	article	Managing Fear Aggression in Cats	Managing Fear Aggression in Cats August 2019 Fear is a debilitating feeling and can lead to very serious behavioral issues in cats. It is an underlying reason for aggression and always needs to be taken seriously.	f,p,s
20190909	Article	article	Cat Aggression when Approached by a Dog	Cat Aggression when Approached by a Dog August 2019 Aggression towards a dog when approached can be a normal survival response. However, always take it seriously as it can lead to serious fights and injuries.	f,p,s
20190909	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Approached by a Cat	Cat - Aggression when Approached by a Cat August 2019 Aggression towards another cat when being approached can be a symptom of an underlying problem. However, always take aggressive episodes seriously.	f,p,s
20190909	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Reprimanded	Cat - Aggression when Reprimanded August 2019	f,p,s
20190909	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Chased by a Dog	Cat - Aggression when Chased by a Dog August 2019 Aggression towards a dog when being chased can be a normal survival response. However, always take aggressive episodes seriously.	f,p,s
20190906	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward New Cats	Cat Aggression Toward New Cats August 2019 Aggression between unfamiliar cats most frequently occurs when introducing new cats in a home, or if unfamiliar cats appear outside your home.	f,p,s
20190906	Article	article	Cat Aggression Towards Familiar Dogs	Cat Aggression Towards Familiar Dogs August 2019 Aggression towards a dog in the same household can be a symptom of an underlying problem. Always take it seriously.	f,p,s
20190906	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward New Dogs	Cat Aggression Toward New Dogs August 2019 Aggression toward a new dog can lead to serious injuries to the dog, but also to the cat and should always be taken seriously.	f,p,s
20190906	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Touched or Petted	Cat - Aggression when Touched or Petted August 2019 When cats display aggression when touched or petted, it can stem from many different motivations. It always needs to be taken seriously.	f,p,s
20190906	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Brushed or Groomed	Cat - Aggression when Brushed or Groomed August 2019 When cats display aggression when brushed or groomed, it can stem from many different motivations. It always needs to be taken seriously.	f,p,s
20190906	Article	article	Cats - Overstimulation	Cats - Overstimulation August 2019 Many cats exhibit overstimulation or petting-induced aggression. Cats vary enormously as to the extent and duration to which they like petting or handling.	f,p,s
20190906	Article	article	Grooming an Aggressive Cat	Grooming an Aggressive Cat August 2019 It is very important to be cautious when grooming an aggressive cat. Injuries from scratching or biting can be severe and serious.	f,p,s
20190830	Article	article	Cat Bites to People	Cat Bites to People August 2019 Aggression is a serious behavioral issue in cats. It can result in severe injury to humans, so any cat bite to a person needs to be addressed.
20190830	Article	article	Dog or Cat Bitten by a Cat	Dog or Cat Bitten by a Cat August 2019 Aggression is a serious behavioral issue. Cat bites can lead to severe injuries, and hence any bite needs to be taken seriously.	e,f,p,s,v
20190830	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward Caretaker	Cat Aggression Toward Caretaker August 2019 It is important to understand why cats act aggressively toward us and address it so that the relationship between you and your cat can start to blossom.	e,f,p,s,v
20190830	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward Familiar People	Cat Aggression Toward Familiar People August 2019 It is important to address aggression towards family members early. Even mild forms of aggression, when not properly addressed, can evolve into serious aggression.
20190830	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward New People	Cat Aggression Toward New People August 2019 Many cats are not comfortable around strangers, or certain strangers in the home. Aggression is a serious behavioral issue in cats and is a symptom of an underlying problem.	e,f,p,s,v
20190830	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward Children	Cat Aggression Toward Children August 2019 It is very important to ensure happy and safe interactions between kids and cats. Cat aggression towards children is particularly dangerous.	e,f,p,s,v
20190830	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward Familiar Cats	Cat Aggression Toward Familiar Cats August 2019 Aggression between cats who live together is fairly common. Some fights are obvious, and some can lead to serious injury. Other fights are more subtle, and you may not immediately notice them happening.	e,f,p,s,v
20190829	Article	article	Excessive Meowing	Excessive Meowing August 2019 Cats can be very vocal, and certain cats are more vocal than others. Cats learn to use vocalization to communicate with humans.	e,f,p,s,v
20190829	Article	article	Why is My Cat Meowing?	Why is My Cat Meowing? August 2019 Cats can be very vocal, and certain cats are more vocal than others. Cats can learn to use vocalization to communicate with humans.	e,f,p,s,v
20190829	Article	article	Meowing When Left Alone	Meowing When Left Alone August 2019 It is a common belief that cats are not social. This is not true! Newer studies have shown that some cats crave human social contact just as much as dogs might.	e,f,p,s,v
20190829	Article	article	How Can I Stop My Cat From Meowing Too Much?	How Can I Stop My Cat From Meowing Too Much? August 2019 Cats can learn to communicate with us, just as we learn to communicate with them. Cats meow or vocalize to get our attention, or express discomfort or pain.	e,f,p,s,v
20190829	Article	article	Continuous Meowing or Vocalization	Continuous Meowing or Vocalization August 2019 Each cat has their own personality. Some cats are more vocal than others, and most cats can learn to vocalize to communicate with humans.	e,f,p,s,v
20190829	Article	article	Cats - Destructive Scratching	Cats - Destructive Scratching August 2019 Cats are loved for their companionship, playfulness, and fun they provide to a home. However, when people and cats live together, some natural feline behaviors can lead to destruction of property and injury to guardians.	e,f,p,s,v
20190829	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward People	Cat Aggression Toward People August 2019 Aggression is a serious behavioral issue in cats, and unfortunately it is not uncommon. Aggression is a symptom of an underlying problem and always needs to be taken seriously.	e,f,p,s,v
20190829	Article	article	Finding Professional Behavioral Help for Cats	Finding Professional Behavioral Help for Cats August 2019 These days behavioral advice can be only an internet search away, but how do you know you are getting the best advice for your specific situation by a qualified expert?	e,f,p,s,v
20190828	Article	article	Cat - Aggression During Play	Cat - Aggression During Play August 2019 The term "play aggression" can be misleadingas it can lookslike intense playand occur in cats of any age. Cats with play aggression can target other cats, dogs,or even people in the household.	e,f,p,s,v
20190828	Article	article	Playing With Your Cat	Playing With Your Cat August 2019 Play isn't just for kittens; adult cats enjoy play too! Play strengthens your bond with your cat and provides them with needed mental stimulation and physical exercise.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Appetite Issues in Cats	Appetite Issues in Cats August 2019 Reasons for a poor or no appetite in cats include stress, illness, and even just a preference for a tastier food. Changes in how your cat is fed, such as location or type of food or food bowl, can affect how much your cat will eat. Changes in environment or people/pets in the environment can also cause a cat to eat less or stop eating. Appetite issues can also be caused by a medical condition. A poor appetite for longer than a couple of days can lead to serious health issues, even if the initial cause was not due to a medical problem.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Appetite Issues in Dogs	Appetite Issues in Dogs August 2019 Reasons for a poor or no appetite in dogs include stress, illness, and even just a preference for a tastier food. Changes in how your dog is fed, such as location or type of food or food bowl, can affect how much your dog will eat. Changes in environment or people/pets in the environment can also cause a dog to eat less or stop eating. Appetite issues can also be caused by a medical condition.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Bringing Your New Cat Home	Bringing Your New Cat Home August 2019 Introducing a cat into a new home can be easy or extremely stressful. A cat's normal reaction to a new place can be to run and hide. Others are curious about the new home right away and want to explore as soon as they exit the carrier. If the cat is allowed to adapt to a new environment at her own speed, everything generally works out. Some cats take minutes or hours; other will take days, weeks, or even months to get comfortable. The length of time needed to adjust to a new territory will depend on the cat's temperament, past experiences, and whether there are other animals present. A normal adjustment period usually takes one to two weeks.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Cat Not Defecating	Cat Not Defecating August 2019 If you don't find feces in the litter box there can be a few reasons, and we will help you trouble shoot.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Cat Not Urinating	Cat Not Urinating August 2019 If you don't find urine in the litter box there can be a few reasons, and we will help you trouble shoot.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Cat Toys and Cat Play	Cat Toys and Cat Play August 2019 There are a variety of cat toys on the market, including food and puzzle toys and toys that bounce, flutter, or move in a way that entices the cat to chase. The best toys for active play are string or wand toys that look like feathers or streamers or a toy dandling from a fishing pole. Even a peacock feather makes a great interactive toy due to its length. With timid cats it's best to stay away from large or noisy toys. Some cats are more attracted to things in the air while others prefer staying closer to the ground. Knowing whether your cat prefers air or ground play hunting will be an advantage, and you may have to try several different toys and rotate them frequently before you find the ones your cat likes best.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Coughing in Cats	Coughing in Cats August 2019 An occasional cough can be normal for a cat, actually helping clear the airway. If your cat's coughing is mild and there are no other symptoms such as nasal discharge or lethargy, monitoring him/her for the next couple of days may be all that is needed.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Coughing in Dogs	Coughing in Dogs August 2019 An occasional cough can be normal for a dog, actually helping clear the airway. If your dog's coughing is infrequent and there are no other symptoms such as nasal discharge or lethargy, monitoring him/her for the next couple of days may be all that is needed. Keeping your dog separate from other dogs is recommended until a veterinarian gives the okay, since he/she may have a contagious upper respiratory infection.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Diarrhea in Cats	Diarrhea in Cats August 2019 Some soft stool or diarrhea in cats is common with dietary changes or the stress of adapting to a new environment. If your cat has had a small amount of diarrhea once or twice, and if no other symptoms are present (e.g., vomiting, lethargy, not eating) it is acceptable to be patient and continue to monitor him/her. Continued, frequent or large amounts of diarrhea can be a sign of something more serious and could lead to dehydration and weight loss.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Diarrhea in Dogs	Diarrhea in Dogs August 2019 Some soft stool or diarrhea in dogs is common with dietary changes or the stress of adapting to a new environment. If your dog has had a small amount of diarrhea once or twice, and if no other symptoms are present (e.g., vomiting, lethargy, not eating) it is acceptable to be patient and continue to monitor him/her. Continued, frequent or large amounts of diarrhea can be a sign of something more serious and could lead to dehydration and weight loss.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Difficult or Labored Breathing in Cats	Difficult or Labored Breathing in Cats August 2019 Difficult or labored breathing is a very serious and potentially life threatening emergency that requires immediate medical attention.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Difficult or Labored Breathing in Dogs	Difficult or Labored Breathing in Dogs August 2019 Difficult or labored breathing is a very serious and potentially life threatening emergency that requires immediate medical attention.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Dogs with Difficulty Urinating	Dogs with Difficulty Urinating August 2019 Dogs that are having problems peeing often ask to go outside to use the bathroom more than normal. They are usually peeing small, frequent amounts, or they cannot pee at all. They might have pee accidents in the house. Straining to pee, no matter the amount of urine output, is never normal. Peeing should be a comfortable and effortless process, with a steady and adequate amount of urine.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Ear Problems in Cats	Ear Problems in Cats August 2019 Ear infections aren't common in cats as they are in dogs, but can be very frustrating when they are present. Cats with ear problems usually have ear mites and might scratch their ears, have smelly ears, and/or shake their heads.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Ear Problems in Dogs	Ear Problems in Dogs August 2019 Ear problems are fairly common in dogs, especially dogs with floppy ears. Dogs with ear problems might scratch their ears, have smelly ears, and/or shake their heads.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Eye Discharge in Cats	Eye Discharge in Cats August 2019 Eye discharge in cats is a symptom rather than a disease itself, and has a variety of causes. Eye discharge may be clear and runny, or it may be green/yellow and thick. If your cat's symptoms are mild and he/she has a normal appetite and energy level, and does not have any other symptoms of illness, it is okay to monitor him/her for a few days.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Eye Discharge in Dogs	Eye Discharge in Dogs August 2019 Eye discharge in dogs is a symptom rather than a disease itself, and has a variety of causes. Eye discharge may be clear and runny, or it may be green/yellow and thick. If your dog's symptoms are mild and he/she has a normal appetite and energy level, and does not have any other symptoms of illness, it is okay to monitor him/her for a few days.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Fleas in Cats	Fleas in Cats August 2019 Fleas are tiny, wingless, blood-sucking insects that live off the blood of their hosts. The fleas biting the skin can cause cats to scratch, bite, lick, and chew at themselves. Fleas can also cause an allergic reaction in some cats. They can become extremely itchy and start losing their fur and getting secondary bacterial infections on the skin (scabs and sores). Heavy flea infestation in cats can lead to death from anemia (blood loss). If your cat's gums are very pale, or if he/she is lethargic/weak, he/she may need emergency veterinary care.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Fleas in Dogs	Fleas in Dogs August 2019 Fleas are tiny, wingless, blood-sucking insects that live off the blood of their hosts. The fleas biting the skin can cause dogs to scratch, bite, lick, and chew at themselves. Fleas can also cause an allergic reaction in some dogs. They can become extremely itchy and start losing their fur and are at risk for getting secondary bacterial infections on the skin (scabs and sores). Heavy flea infestation in dogs can lead to death from anemia (blood loss). If your dog's gums are very pale, or if he/she is lethargic/weak, he/she may need emergency veterinary care.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Inappropriate Elimination in Cats	Inappropriate Elimination in Cats August 2019 If your cat is urinating or defecating outside the litter box, we certainly understand your frustration. Luckily, this is a treatable condition in most cases. A medical exam, as well as a few simple changes can help to re-establish proper litter box use.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Intestinal Parasites in Cats	Intestinal Parasites in Cats August 2019 Intestinal parasites can cause diarrhea, weight loss, rough hair coat, and/or a pot-bellied appearance. Vomiting can also be seen, sometimes with worms in the vomit. Sometimes cats with intestinal parasites show no signs at all.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Intestinal Parasites in Dogs	Intestinal Parasites in Dogs August 2019 Intestinal parasites can cause diarrhea, weight loss, rough hair coat, and/or a pot-bellied appearance. Vomiting can also be seen, sometimes with worms in the vomit. Sometimes dogs with intestinal parasites show no signs at all.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Lethargy in Cats	Lethargy in Cats August 2019 Lethargy is a common term for weakness and lack of energy. This is a vague description of a symptom, but it occurs often with many illnesses in cats. Lethargy can range from slight (e.g., not as playful as usual), to moderate (e.g., not interested in play, sleeping more than usual), to extreme (e.g., barely moving, difficulty holding head up).	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Lethargy in Dogs	Lethargy in Dogs August 2019 Lethargy is a common term for lack of energy and weakness. This is a vague description of a symptom, but it occurs often with many illnesses in dogs. Lethargy can range from slight (e.g., not as playful as usual), to moderate (e.g., not interested in play, sleeping more than usual), to extreme (e.g., barely moving, difficulty holding head up).	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Limping in Cats	Limping in Cats August 2019 Limping (lameness) in cats can be subtle or very obvious. You may see your cat holding up his/her paw or hopping on three legs from time to time, or you may see your cat consistently not putting any weight on his/her paw at all. Severe lameness needs prompt veterinary attention, as your cat is likely very uncomfortable and in need of medication to relieve pain. Do not give your cat any pain medication without consulting with a veterinarian, as some medications are toxic to cats.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Limping in Dogs	Limping in Dogs August 2019 Limping (lameness) in dogs can be subtle or very obvious. You may see your dog holding up his/her paw or hopping on three legs from time to time, or you may see your dog consistently not putting any weight on his/her paw at all. Severe lameness needs prompt veterinary attention, as your dog is likely very uncomfortable and in need of medication to relieve pain. Do not give your dog any pain medication without consulting with a veterinarian.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Litter Box Problems	Litter Box Problems August 2019 If your cat is urinating or defecating outside the litter box, we certainly understand your frustration. Luckily, this is a treatable condition in most cases. A medical exam, as well as a few simple changes can help to re-establish proper litter box use.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Litter Box Tips	Litter Box Tips August 2019 If your cat is urinating or defecating outside the litter box, we certainly understand your frustration. Luckily, this is a treatable condition in most cases. A medical exam, as well as a few simple changes can help to re-establish proper litter box use.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Recommended Reading for Cats	Recommended Reading for Cats August 2019 There are a variety of cat related books on the market, and it can be overwhelming to choose. This list provides you with reading recommendations, but it is not by any means a complete list.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Ringworm in Cats	Ringworm in Cats August 2019 Ringworm (dermatophytosis) is a common skin disorder in cats that is highly contagious to other pets and to people. Children and immunocompromised individuals (e.g. HIV/AIDS patients, cancer patients, patients on immunosuppressive medications) are especially susceptible to ringworm. This website addresses ringworm from a public health standpoint: CDC: Healthy Pets Healthy People: Ringworm	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Scratching Posts	Scratching Posts August 2019 Cats scratch on things for two reasons: to shed their claws and to mark their territory. To save your furniture from damage, you need to provide your cat with a scratching post or two and teach him how to use it.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Seizures in Cats	Seizures in Cats August 2019 Most seizures last one to two minutes and resolve on their own. If your cat has a seizure for more than two minutes, and/or if there is more than one seizure observed, your cat needs emergency veterinary care.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Seizures in Dogs	Seizures in Dogs August 2019 Most seizures last one to two minutes and resolve on their own. If your dog has a seizure for more than two minutes, and/or if there is more than one seizure observed, your dog needs emergency veterinary care.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Sneezing and Nasal Discharge in Cats	Sneezing and Nasal Discharge in Cats August 2019 If your cat's sneezing and/or nasal discharge is mild and he/she has a normal appetite and energy level, it is okay to monitor him/her for the first couple of days. Keeping your cat separate from other cats is recommended until a veterinarian gives the okay, since he/she may have a contagious upper respiratory infection.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Sneezing and Nasal Discharge in Dogs	Sneezing and Nasal Discharge in Dogs August 2019 If your dog's sneezing and/or nasal discharge is mild and he/she has a normal appetite and energy level, it is okay to monitor him/her for the first couple of days. Keeping your dog separate from other dogs is recommended until a veterinarian gives the okay, since he/she may have a contagious upper respiratory infection.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Straining to Pee in Cats	Straining to Pee in Cats August 2019 Cats that are having problems peeing are often seen going in and out of the litter box more than normal. They are usually peeing small, frequent amounts, or they cannot pee at all. They might pee outside of the litter box. Straining to pee, no matter the amount of urine output, is never normal. Peeing should be a comfortable and effortless process, with a steady and adequate amount of urine.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Urine Marking in Cats	Urine Marking in Cats August 2019 If your cat is urinating outside the litter box, we certainly understand your frustration. Luckily, this is a treatable condition in most cases. A medical exam, as well as a few simple changes can help to re-establish proper litter box use.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Vomiting in Cats	Vomiting in Cats August 2019 For some cats, an occasional, isolated episode of vomiting can be nothing to worry about. If your cat does not have any other signs of illness (e.g., fever, lethargy, not eating), it is best to be patient and continue to monitor your cat.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Vomiting in Dogs	Vomiting in Dogs August 2019 For some dogs, an occasional, isolated episode of vomiting can be nothing to worry about. If your dog does not have any other signs of illness (e,g, fever, lethargy, not eating), it is best to be patient and continue to monitor your dog.	e,f,p,s,v
20190822	Article	article	Straining to Pee in Dogs	Straining to Pee in Dogs August 2019 Dogs that are having problems peeing often ask to go outside to use the bathroom more than normal. They are usually peeing small frequent amounts, or they cannot pee at all. They might have pee accidents in the house. Straining to pee, no matter the amount of urine output, is never normal. Peeing should be a comfortable and effortless process, with a steady and adequate amount of urine.	e,f,p,s,v
20190820	Blog	blog	Calling all veterinary technicians: exciting spay/neuter opportunity in Puerto Rico!	Calling all veterinary technicians: exciting spay/neuter opportunity in Puerto Rico! August 20, 2019 Applications are now being accepted for a competitive and hands-on Maddie's® Apprenticeship Program in Puerto Rico. This opportunity is open to licensed veterinary technicians, veterinary/medical assistants and other paraprofessionals at animal welfare organizations who are interested in gaining training and experience with high–quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) in a field setting. This apprenticeship will be held over nine days during Maddie’s® Spayathon4PR HQHVSN Apprenticeship with the Maddie’s®…	s,v
20190808	Blog	blog	Yes, you can ensure transparency while keeping marketing and adoption counseling separate	Yes, you can ensure transparency while keeping marketing and adoption counseling separate August 8, 2019 The following post is written by Kelly Duer, Maddie’s Fund® Foster Care Specialist, and Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Director of Animal Services at Pima Animal Control Center in Tucson, AZ. In the 3 years since Kristen's original article describing the difference between marketing and adoption counseling, we've seen progress toward the goal, but some questions remain. This…	e,f,s
20190806	Blog	blog	The easiest way to see how your community is doing when comes to pet lifesaving	The easiest way to see how your community is doing when comes to pet lifesaving August 6, 2019 Do you know how your community is doing when it comes to lifesaving? How about your state or region? Best Friends Animal Society revealed its informative lifesaving dashboard at this year's national conference. Data was collected directly from shelters, state and local coalitions, government websites, and FOIA requests. It's their (and our) hope that this…	e,f,p,s,v
20190723	Blog	blog	Registration for Maddie’s Shelter Compass is now open!	Registration for Maddie’s Shelter Compass is now open! July 23, 2019 The wait is over! Animal shelters can now build a custom lifesaving roadmap within minutes, thanks to Maddie's® Shelter Compass. Registration for this free web-based tool is now open and is easy to do. All you need to do is enter some basic shelter data and answer a few questions, and woof there it is! If you…	e,f,s
20190719	Video	video	Decreasing Intake with Targeted Community Engagement	Decreasing Intake with Targeted Community Engagement July 19, 2019 Watch how the Austin Animal Center used their intake data to find ways to reduce ever-increasing incoming strays.	e,s
20190716	Blog	blog	6 tips for using foster care as a lifeline during animal shelter crises	6 tips for using foster care as a lifeline during animal shelter crises July 16, 2019 Along with reduced-fee adoption events, emergency foster care is becoming the go-to answer for nearly every crisis an animal shelter can have, including natural disasters, outbreaks of contagious illness, population surges and building renovations. Emergency foster care enables shelters to greatly increase their capacity for care for a short period of time, taking strain off…	e,f,s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks: The Changing Roles of Animal Welfare Organizations	Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks: The Changing Roles of Animal Welfare Organizations Jim Tedford, President & CEO, The Association of Animal Welfare AdvancementJuly 2019 Hear from a 35-year veteran of the industry how animal welfare organizations can fulfill their missions outside the shelter. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,p
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Pain Management on a Budget - Part 1 of 2	Pain Management on a Budget - Part 1 of 2 Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA, Clinical Associate Professor of Anesthesiology- Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts UniversityJuly 2019 Part 1 of 2. This two-part workshop will describe cost effective strategies for managing acute and chronic pain in a shelter or high quality/high volume environment. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Pain Management on a Budget - Part 2 of 2	Pain Management on a Budget - Part 2 of 2 Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA, Clinical Associate Professor of Anesthesiology- Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts UniversityJuly 2019 Part 2 of 2. This two-part workshop will describe cost effective strategies for managing acute and chronic pain in a shelter or high quality/high volume environment. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Practical Aspects of Dentistry in Shelter Pets	Practical Aspects of Dentistry in Shelter Pets Sandra Manfra-Marretta, DVM, DACVS, DAVDC, Professor Emerita, Small Animal Surgery and Dentistry, University of Illinois College of Veterinary MedicineJuly 2019 This workshop will focus on the practical aspects of dentistry in shelter pets. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	The Basics on Basic Veterinary Care	The Basics on Basic Veterinary Care Lori Bierbrier, DVMJuly 2019 This workshop uses the ASPCA Primary Pet Care program as a case study for how to incorporate affordable and accessible preventive and basic veterinary care into your organization. It was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Soft Tissue Surgery Tips & Tricks for the Shelter Vet	Soft Tissue Surgery Tips & Tricks for the Shelter Vet Galina Hayes, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVECC, Assistant Professor, Section of Small Animal Surgery, Cornell University College of Veterinary MedicineJuly 2019 The goal of this lecture is to discuss and to provide some helpful pointers on performing various non-spay/neuter procedures. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Putting Down the Scalpel: Learning to Lead as a Doctor & Manager	Putting Down the Scalpel: Learning to Lead as a Doctor & Manager Katie Broaddus, DVM, CAWA, Chief Operations Officer, Austin Humane SocietyJuly 2019 This session will help veterinarians understand how they can leverage their scientific training and problem-solving skills to make an even bigger impact. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Physiology of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in Veterinary Patients	Physiology of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in Veterinary Patients Michelle Albino, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), Senior Manager of Training, ASPCA Animal HospitalJuly 2019 This workshop will describe the physiology of fear, anxiety, and stress in perioperative patients. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Sedative Pharmacology	Sedative Pharmacology Michelle Albino, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), Senior Manager of Training, ASPCA Animal HospitalJuly 2019 This workshop will define the difference between sedatives, tranquilizers, and anxiolytics; describing in detail all medications available in veterinary medicine. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Leadership and Communication for Veterinary Nurses	Leadership and Communication for Veterinary Nurses Michelle Albino, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), Senior Manager of Training, ASPCA Animal HospitalJuly 2019 This workshop describes leadership for nurses in the veterinary field. Explore ways to increase professional growth and get the most out of your veterinary career, including transitioning into management, how to successfully lead your team, and how to communicate effectively. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	In-Shelter Diagnostics - Minimize Errors and Maximize Patient Care	In-Shelter Diagnostics - Minimize Errors and Maximize Patient Care Elise Gingrich, DVM, MPH, MS, ACVPM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice), Senior Director of Shelter Medicine Services, ASPCAJuly 2019 This workshop reviews proper techniques and discusses common mistakes when performing in-shelter diagnostic tests. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Using Metrics to Care for Shelter Populations	Using Metrics to Care for Shelter Populations Janet Scarlett, DVM, MPH, PhD, Professor Emerita of Epidemiology/ Founder of Shelter Medicine Program, Cornell UniversityJuly 2019 In this session, disease surveillance, and the assessment of the frequency of common diseases in shelters are discussed. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,s
20190712	Presentation	presentation	How to Get the Most Out of Your Radiographs	How to Get the Most Out of Your Radiographs Erin Epperly, DVM, DACVR, Assistant Clinical Professor, Section of Diagnostic Imaging, Cornell University College of Veterinary MedicineJuly 2019 A case-based, interactive session full of practical pointers to make your time in radiography more effective and efficient. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Ringworm for LVTs: Fight the Fungus	Ringworm for LVTs: Fight the Fungus Melanie Benetato, VMD, MS, Adoption Center, ASPCAJuly 2019 This workshop reviews current best practices in ringworm diagnosis, treatment and management in a shelter setting. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Veterinary Toxicology	Veterinary Toxicology Karyn Bischoff, DVM, MS, Assistant Professor, Animal Health Diagnostic Center, Cornell University College of Veterinary MedicineJuly 2019 This seminar gives a brief introduction to veterinary toxicology in small animals and includes case studies of interest to the Shelter Medicine Audience. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Developing A Shelter Emergency Operation Plan	Developing A Shelter Emergency Operation Plan Tim Perciful, Disaster Response Manager, Field Investigations & Response, ASPCAJuly 2019 This workshop discusses the importance of developing an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for your agency. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,s
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Toolkit for the Time-Starved Leader: A Practical Guide to Hiring and Retaining Engaged Employees	Toolkit for the Time-Starved Leader: A Practical Guide to Hiring and Retaining Engaged Employees Jocelyn Kessler, MBA, Senior Director of Operations, Community Medicine, ASPCAJuly 2019 This workshop provides a clear and simple path hiring the right people, setting goals and expectations and spending worthwhile one-on-one time with your staff. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Change Can Be Fun! A Simple, Proven Framework Can Help Take the Pain Out of Change	Change Can Be Fun! A Simple, Proven Framework Can Help Take the Pain Out of Change Jocelyn Kessler, MBA, Senior Director of Operations, Community Medicine, ASPCAJuly 2019 This workshop walks viewers through a change management model based on research published in the Harvard Business Review. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e
20190712	Presentation	presentation	How to Get Things Done with the NYS Legislature! The Good, the Bad & the Money!!	How to Get Things Done with the NYS Legislature! The Good, the Bad & the Money!! Libby Post, Executive Director, NYS Animal Protection FederationJuly 2019 Join the New York State Animal Protection Federation's Executive Director, Libby Post for the answers to these questions and more. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Beyond Spay/Neuter: Models for Expanding Access to Veterinary Care	Beyond Spay/Neuter: Models for Expanding Access to Veterinary Care Jocelyn Kessler, MBA, Senior Director of Operations, Community Medicine, ASPCA and Lori Bierbrier, DVM, ASPCAJuly 2019 Join us to look inside organizations who have expanded their services to help remove barriers to care in their communities. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Cash and Counting: The Importance of Data in Grantmaking	Cash and Counting: The Importance of Data in Grantmaking Jodi Buckman, ASPCA and Shelly Thompson, Maddie's FundJuly 2019 In this session you'll hear from two grant makers, Maddie's Fund^® and the ASPCA, about the importance of data in grant evaluation and funding decisions. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Win-Win: Building Shelter & Private Veterinarian Collaborations	Win-Win: Building Shelter & Private Veterinarian Collaborations Katie Broaddus, DVM, CAWA, Chief Operations Officer, Austin Humane SocietyJuly 2019 This workshop helps viewers better understand and address the perspectives of shelters and private practice veterinarians. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Making Better Use of Shelter Data	Making Better Use of Shelter Data Janet Scarlett, DVM, MPH, PhD, Professor Emerita of Epidemiology/ Founder of Shelter Medicine Program, Cornell UniversityJuly 2019 In this workshop, we look at examples of where data can be used to help control overcrowding, maximize the use of shelter housing, monitor the effectiveness of spay/neuter programs, detect shifts in the health of incoming community animals, improve the welfare of fostered animals and target efforts to improve outcomes. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Keep Them Happy at Home	Keep Them Happy at Home Rebecca Lohnes, MS, CDBC, ACCBC, Behavior and Training Manager, Lollypop FarmJuly 2019 In this workshop Rebecca Lohnes of Lollypop Farm discusses various strategies and programs aimed at helping to address behavioral issues in the animal's original home before they are relinquished to a shelter. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,f,p,s
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Terrified Tigers and Other Ferocious Felines: Working with Different Cat Personalities	Terrified Tigers and Other Ferocious Felines: Working with Different Cat Personalities Rebecca Lohnes, MS, CDBC, ACCBC, Behavior and Training Manager, Lollypop FarmJuly 2019 In this presentation, learn about how to work with cats with different personalities and behavioral challenges. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,p,s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Basic Principles of Managing a Large-Scale Animal Emergency or Disaster	Basic Principles of Managing a Large-Scale Animal Emergency or Disaster Dick Green, Senior Director of Field Investigations & Response, ASPCAJuly 2019 This workshop discusses the basic principles of incident management and why having everyone speak the same language and be under the same incident command structure saves lives. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,f,s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	How Are They Doing? Assessing Pain and Quality of Life in Shelter Animals	How Are They Doing? Assessing Pain and Quality of Life in Shelter Animals Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA, Clinical Associate Professor of Anesthesiology- Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts UniversityJuly 2019 This workshop reviews signs of pain and suffering in dogs, cats and rabbits and identifies simple techniques for assessing pain in animals. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference./	e,f,s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Personnel Satisfaction - Managing Compassion Stress (Part 1 of 2)	Personnel Satisfaction - Managing Compassion Stress (Part 1 of 2) Karen Walsh, CAWA, LVMT, CFE, Director of Animal Relocation, ASPCAJuly 2019 Part 1 of 2. During this two-part workshop, viewers learn how to measure the negative and positive effects of working in a mission driven caring profession. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Personnel Satisfaction - Managing Compassion Stress (Part 2 of 2)	Personnel Satisfaction - Managing Compassion Stress (Part 2 of 2) Karen Walsh, CAWA, LVMT, CFE, Director of Animal Relocation, ASPCAJuly 2019 Part 2 of 2. During this two-part workshop, viewers learn how to measure the negative and positive effects of working in a mission driven caring profession. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Managing Intake & Reuniting Pets with Families	Managing Intake & Reuniting Pets with Families Sonia Gonzalez, Intake Coordinator, SPCA of Tompkins CountyJuly 2019 In this workshop viewers learn about how the SPCA of Tompkins County manages its intake in order to create better outcomes, conduct smoother intakes and lower intake. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,f,s
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Ringworm: the Role of Staff and Volunteers in Fighting the Fungus	Ringworm: the Role of Staff and Volunteers in Fighting the Fungus Melanie Benetato, VMD, MS, Adoption Center, ASPCAJuly 2019 This workshop reviews current best practices in ringworm diagnosis, treatment and management in a shelter setting. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	f,s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	They Can't be Available for Adoption Until When?! Neonatal Care in the Animal Shelter	They Can't be Available for Adoption Until When?! Neonatal Care in the Animal Shelter Erin Henry, VMD, Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Cornell UniversityJuly 2019 This workshop discusses the developmental stages, care and pathway planning for neonatal kittens and puppies in the shelter. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,f,s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Beyond Just Kittens: Strategic & Creative Use of Foster Care	Beyond Just Kittens: Strategic & Creative Use of Foster Care Erin Doyle, DVM, DABVP, Senior Director of Shelter Medicine, ASPCAJuly 2019 In this workshop, the presenter reviews the basics of maintaining an organized, proactive foster network and then delve into examples of how organizations are using foster care in thoughtful and creative ways. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,f,s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Gentle Handling: Techniques to Reduce Stress & Save Time	Gentle Handling: Techniques to Reduce Stress & Save Time Erin Doyle, DVM, DABVP, Senior Director of Shelter Medicine, ASPCAJuly 2019 Learn techniques for handling the animals in our care in a low-stress, gentle manner. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	f,s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Capacity for Care & Population Management	Capacity for Care & Population Management Lena DeTar, DVM, DACVPM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice), Clinical Assistant Professor of Shelter Medicine, Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program, Cornell University College of Veterinary MedicineJuly 2019 In this workshop you will learn how to maximize your potential as a life-saving organization by understanding your limits and expanding your expectations. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,f,s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Overview of ASPCA Field Investigations & Response and the Nuts and Bolts of Animals in Distress-Disasters	Overview of ASPCA Field Investigations & Response and the Nuts and Bolts of Animals in Distress-Disasters Dick Green, Senior Director of Field Investigations & Response, ASPCAJuly 2019 This workshop provides a brief history of the ASPCA Field Investigations & Response Team (FIR) and discusses the history of animal rescue and how an emergency becomes a disaster. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,f,s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Medical Issues in Emergency Sheltering	Medical Issues in Emergency Sheltering Elise Gingrich, DVM, MPH, MS, ACVPM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice), Senior Director of Shelter Medicine Services, ASPCAJuly 2019 In this workshop, Dr. Gingrich covers some of the more challenging medical issues unique to animals impacted by disaster. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,f,p,s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Innovations in Emergency Animal Sheltering	Innovations in Emergency Animal Sheltering Joe Hinkle, CAWA, Shelter Director, Field Investigations & Response, ASPCAJuly 2019 In this session, the presenter discusses lessons learned and best practices from recent ASPCA emergency shelters with an emphasis on what your agency should be doing now to prepare for setting up and staffing an emergency shelter. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,f,s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	2018 Year of Disasters in Review	2018 Year of Disasters in Review Dick Green, PhD, Senior Director of Field Investigations & Response, ASPCAJuly 2019 In this talk, Dr. Green provides key take-home lessons learned and best practices so that communities and animal welfare agencies will have more tools to enhance animal response capabilities and become more disaster resilient. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,f,p,s,v
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Local, State and Federal Animal Response Capabilities in a Disaster	Local, State and Federal Animal Response Capabilities in a Disaster Tim Perciful, Disaster Response Manager, Field Investigations & Response, ASPCAJuly 2019 This talk discusses the major findings from three major surveys and how those results may guide local jurisdictions in determining and enhancing animal response capabilities. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,s,v
20190711	Blog	blog	Cat Town shares how to create a safe space for your foster cat	Cat Town shares how to create a safe space for your foster cat July 11, 2019 Did you know that when bringing your new foster cat home, you should generally avoid leaving them in laundry rooms or kitchens? That's one of the many tips shared by Cat Town in their new Flash Class, Bringing Your Foster Cat Home. "Cats are super sensitive to change, so you want to think about where…	e,f,p,s,v
20190709	Blog	blog	Animal shelters can build a custom lifesaving roadmap with Maddie’s Shelter Compass	Animal shelters can build a custom lifesaving roadmap with Maddie’s Shelter Compass July 9, 2019 Did your animal shelter come with an instruction manual? We didn't think so! Do you want to save more lives and increase efficiency but aren't exactly sure where to begin? Maddie's® Shelter Compass is here to help! This free web-based tool will provide your shelter with a custom roadmap to save more lives, all in…	e,f,s
20190702	Blog	blog	How shelters can overcome obstacles to dog field trips and save more lives	How shelters can overcome obstacles to dog field trips and save more lives July 2, 2019 Chesapeake Animal Services is one of a string of organizations that have invited the public to take their dogs on field tripsand emptied their dog kennels in the process! It may look easy, but all of these organizations had obstacles to overcome before their programs could be this successful. Luckily, they're willing to share what…	e,f,s
20190628	Flash	flash	Bringing Your Foster Cat Home	Bringing Your Foster Cat Home June 2019 In this short class, you will learn how to set up your home in a way that creates a safe space for your foster cat and help your foster cat acclimate to their new environment.	f,p,s
20190627	Flash	flash	Diarrhea in Kittens and Puppies	Diarrhea in Kittens and Puppies June 2019 Persistent young kitten or puppy diarrhea is one of the most challenging problems that foster programs face.There can be multiple different causes and solutions to kitten or puppy diarrhea.During this class, foster caregivers will learn to understand how to recognize diarrhea, some common causes of diarrhea, when a kitten or puppy with diarrhea needs veterinary attention, and how to help prevent and address kittens or puppies with diarrhea.	e,f,p,s,v
20190627	Flash	flash	Diarrhea in Cats and Dogs	Diarrhea in Cats and Dogs June 2019 There are many causes and solutions to diarrhea in cats and dogs.In this class, we will not into detail on causes or prevention of diarrhea in cats and dogs, but rather focus on the "how-to's" of dealing with pets who have diarrhea.You will learn what to look for when examining a cat or dog who has diarrhea, recognize when veterinary attention is needed, and understand how to care for a cat or dog who has diarrhea.	e,f,p,s,v
20190627	Flash	flash	Straining to Poop in Cats and Dogs	Straining to Poop in Cats and Dogs June 2019 There are many causes of straining to poop in cats and dogs. The most common causes are diarrhea, constipation, or overly full anal glands, which are usually an "easy fix". Other causes, like gastrointestinal blockage, are more complicated to treat. In this class you will learn how to identify the symptoms of a cat or dog who is straining to poop, recognize when emergency veterinary attention is needed, and learn what you can do at home to help your dog or cat.	e,f,p,s,v
20190627	Flash	flash	Straining to Pee in Cats and Dogs	Straining to Pee in Cats and Dogs June 2019 There are many causes of straining to pee in cats and dogs. The most common causes are bladder inflammation or urinary tract infection, which are usually an "easy fix". Other causes, like urinary blockage and bladder stones, are more complicated to treat. In this class you will learn how to monitor for straining to pee in your cat or dog, recognize when an emergency veterinary visit is necessary, and what you can do for your pet in the meantime at home.	e,f,p,s,v
20190620	Blog	blog	Join us in Dallas for the Best Friends National Conference!	Join us in Dallas for the Best Friends National Conference! June 20, 2019 Have you registered for this year's Best Friends National Conference in Dallas? The conference officially kicks off on July 24 and runs through July 27, with pre-conference workshops being held on July 24. We will be hosting a half-day Pre-conference Workshop, "Foster is the Future: Building a Robust Foster Pet Program," on July 24 from 12 – 5pm. This 5-hour, $25 workshop is for both those with established…	e,f,p,s,v
20190611	Blog	blog	Expand or start a pet foster program with our new foster care resources page!	Expand or start a pet foster program with our new foster care resources page! June 11, 2019 Have you been thinking of starting your own pet foster program and not sure where to begin? Or maybe you’re wondering how to expand the one you currently have? Either way, we've got you covered with our new Foster Care Resources page! We recently gathered some of the best foster program resources to help your organization. Now you can save more…
20190606	Blog	blog	Just say no to the ‘conventional wisdom’: Sherri Franklin’s Aha! journey saving senior dogs	Just say no to the ‘conventional wisdom’: Sherri Franklin’s Aha! journey saving senior dogs June 6, 2019 Mayor London Breed just proclaimed June 6th as Adopt a Senior Pet Day in San Francisco, CA. In honor of this special day, we’re sharing this interview by Muttville Senior Dog Rescue’s own Sherri Franklin. This post was originally shared on August 9, 2016. Of course, the wisdom still applies today. We hope that senior…	f,s
20190529	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 7: Getting to the Close and Creating an Action Plan	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 7: Getting to the Close and Creating an Action Plan Kim KleinMarch 2019 This presentation is appropriate for quick-learning beginners as well as seasoned fundraisers who are eager to learn how to engage others in fundraising. Part 7 of 7: Getting to the Close and Creating an Action Plan.	e
20190528	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 2: Build Relationships	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 2: Build Relationships Kim KleinMarch 2019 This presentation is appropriate for quick-learning beginners as well as seasoned fundraisers who are eager to learn how to engage others in fundraising. Part 2 of 7: Build Relationships.	e
20190528	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 3: Setting Goals and Building a Team	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 3: Setting Goals and Building a Team Kim KleinMarch 2019 This presentation is appropriate for quick-learning beginners as well as seasoned fundraisers who are eager to learn how to engage others in fundraising. Part 3 of 7: Setting Goals and Building a Team.	e
20190528	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 4: Understand Your Prospects	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 4: Understand Your Prospects Kim KleinMarch 2019 This presentation is appropriate for quick-learning beginners as well as seasoned fundraisers who are eager to learn how to engage others in fundraising. Part 4 of 7: Understand Your Prospects.	e
20190528	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 5: Who is a Prospect?	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 5: Who is a Prospect? Kim KleinMarch 2019 This presentation is appropriate for quick-learning beginners as well as seasoned fundraisers who are eager to learn how to engage others in fundraising. Part 5 of 7: Who is a Prospect?	e
20190528	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 6: How to Ask For Money in Person	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 6: How to Ask For Money in Person Kim KleinMarch 2019 This presentation is appropriate for quick-learning beginners as well as seasoned fundraisers who are eager to learn how to engage others in fundraising. Part 6 of 7: How to Ask For Money in Person.	e
20190524	Presentation	presentation	How to Start and Grow Major Gift Fundraising for Your Non-Profit - Part 1: How Big is Big? Getting Your Board on Board and Identifying Prospects	How to Start and Grow Major Gift Fundraising for Your Non-Profit - Part 1: How Big is Big? Getting Your Board on Board and Identifying Prospects Amy EisensteinMarch 2019 In this seminar you will learn how to ask and receive more major gifts this year. Part 1 of 4: Getting Your Board on Board and Identifying Prospects.	e
20190524	Presentation	presentation	How to Start and Grow Major Gift Fundraising for Your Non-Profit - Part 2: Cultivation: Relationship Building	How to Start and Grow Major Gift Fundraising for Your Non-Profit - Part 2: Cultivation: Relationship Building Amy EisensteinMarch 2019 In this seminar you will learn how to ask and receive more major gifts this year. Part 2 of 4: Cultivation: Relationship Building.	e
20190524	Presentation	presentation	How to Start and Grow Major Gift Fundraising for Your Non-Profit - Part 3: Solicitation: Asking for the Gift	How to Start and Grow Major Gift Fundraising for Your Non-Profit - Part 3: Solicitation: Asking for the Gift Amy EisensteinMarch 2019 In this seminar you will learn how to ask and receive more major gifts this year. Talk 3 of 4: Solicitation: Asking for the Gift	e
20190524	Presentation	presentation	How to Start and Grow Major Gift Fundraising for Your Non-Profit - Part 4: Setting a Goal and Staying on Track	How to Start and Grow Major Gift Fundraising for Your Non-Profit - Part 4: Setting a Goal and Staying on Track Amy EisensteinMarch 2019 In this seminar you will learn how to ask and receive more major gifts this year. Part 4 of 4: Setting a Goal and Staying on Track.	e
20190524	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 1: Introduction to Fundraising	Fundraising for Animal Welfare Organizations - Part 1: Introduction to Fundraising Kim KleinMarch 2019 This presentation is appropriate for quick-learning beginners as well as seasoned fundraisers who are eager to learn how to engage others in fundraising. Part 1 of 7: Introduction to Fundraising.	e
20190521	Presentation	presentation	An Introduction to Maddie's^® Pet Project in Nevada Leadership Conference and Campaign Update	An Introduction to Maddie's^® Pet Project in Nevada Leadership Conference and Campaign Update Diane Blankenburg, Co-Executive Director, Maddie's^® Pet Project in Nevada CEO, Humane NetworkMay 2019 At Maddie's^® Pet Project in Nevada, Diane Blankenburg, Co-executive Director, welcomes conference attendees and shows inspiring highlights.	e
20190521	Presentation	presentation	Keynote: Unstoppable! Leveraging Impact and Relationships to Transform the Plight of Animals	Keynote: Unstoppable! Leveraging Impact and Relationships to Transform the Plight of Animals Joe Elmore, CEO, Charleston Animal SocietyMay 2019 Building a culture of champions from a culture of advocates is critical to establishing a foundation for these strategies.	e
20190521	Presentation	presentation	Keynote: Rethinking the Shelter's Role in Community Cat Management	Keynote: Rethinking the Shelter's Role in Community Cat Management Kate Hurley, Director, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, Million Cat Challenge May 2019 This presentation will provide the "why" and "how" of successful strategies for community cat management.	e,s,v
20190521	Presentation	presentation	Turbocharging Pet Adoptions	Turbocharging Pet Adoptions Sue Cosby, Senior Director, Best Friends Animal SocietyMay 2019 When it comes to our adoption process, we want to keep our animals safe and we want our adopters to tell their friends about the wonderful experience they had growing their family at our shelter. How do we know this is really working?	e,s
20190521	Presentation	presentation	Cultivating a Fostering Community	Cultivating a Fostering Community Kelly Duer, Foster Care Specialist, Maddie's Fund^®May 2019 In this presentation, you'll learn how to create a culture of fostering in your community and recruit the foster caregivers you need.	e,f,s
20190521	Presentation	presentation	Compassionate Lifesaving: Taking Care of You and Your Team to Save More Animals, Part 1 of 2	Compassionate Lifesaving: Taking Care of You and Your Team to Save More Animals, Part 1 of 2 Dr. Linda Harper and Faith MaloneyMay 2019 In this session (Part 1 of 2), you will discover proactive tools to help you and your team face the challenges and restore the joy in your animal-helping organization.	e,s
20190521	Presentation	presentation	Compassionate Lifesaving: Taking Care of You and Your Team to Save More Animals, Part 2 of 2	Compassionate Lifesaving: Taking Care of You and Your Team to Save More Animals, Part 2 of 2 Linda Harper and Faith MaloneyMay 2019 In this session (Par 2 of 2), you will discover proactive tools to help you and your team face the challenges and restore the joy in your animal-helping organization.	e,s,v
20190521	Presentation	presentation	Creating Clark County Successes: How We Are Doing It - panel discussion	Creating Clark County Successes: How We Are Doing It - panel discussion Carol Fox, Dr. David Henderson, Ann Inabnitt, Joe Macias, Chris Robinson and Carly ScholtenMay 2019 In this presentation, animal lifesaving experts in Clark County, Nevada answer questions about their success in saving animals and serving their communities.	e,s
20190515	Webcast	webcast	A Playbook Approach to Saving Lives in Animal Shelters	A Playbook Approach to Saving Lives in Animal Shelters Dr. Sara PizanoWednesday, May 15, 2019 In this webcast. Dr. Sara Pizano will walk you through the steps each shelter, whether public or private and regardless of resources, can take to help and save more cats and dogs.	e,s
20190509	Presentation	presentation	The First 72 Hours: A Model Intake and Animal Flow Process for Disease Prevention	The First 72 Hours: A Model Intake and Animal Flow Process for Disease Prevention Faith Wright, Ellen Jefferson DVM, Jordana Moerbe, Paula Medrano and Amelia NusbaumMarch 2019 Join American Pets Alive! staff as they discuss an intake and animal flow process designed to help you prevent outbreaks and ensure live outcomes.	e,s,v
20190509	Presentation	presentation	Valuable Volunteer Programs: Successful Programs Proven to Work	Valuable Volunteer Programs: Successful Programs Proven to Work Monica Dangler, Volunteer Manager, Austin Pets Alive! and Gerri Kappler, Austin Pets Alive! Board MemberMarch 2019 Join volunteer leaders to learn how to rethink volunteers and reach your goals together and as a united front.	e,s
20190508	Presentation	presentation	Animal Protection Officers: Using a Community-based Approach to Measurably Reduce Intake in the Field	Animal Protection Officers: Using a Community-based Approach to Measurably Reduce Intake in the Field Mark Sloat, Program Manager, Austin Animal Center and April Moore, Engagement Manager, Austin Animal CenterMarch 2019 This session will teach approaches that value the human-animal bond, redefine 'animals in need,' and engage community members, shelter staff, and volunteers to solve problems together.	e,s
20190508	Presentation	presentation	Bottle Baby 101 (Part 1 of 2)	Bottle Baby 101 (Part 1 of 2) Casandra Mensing, Neonatal Ward Manager, Austin Pets Alive!March 2019 This presentation will teach you how to start a volunteer-run bottle baby nursery and how to build it to become to be one of the most engaging and lifesaving programs in your community.	s,v
20190508	Presentation	presentation	Bottle Baby 102 (Part 2 of 2)	Bottle Baby 102 (Part 2 of 2) Jennifer Parks, Neonatal Kitten Foster Program Manager at Austin Pets Alive!March 2019 This presentation will teach you everything you need to know to create, train, and retain a foster network for neonates.	f,s,v
20190508	Presentation	presentation	Cat Medical Care on a Shoestring Budget	Cat Medical Care on a Shoestring Budget Monica Frenden, Maddie's^® Director of Feline Lifesaving, American Pets Alive! and Dr. Alexis Bardzinski, Medical Director, Austin Pets Alive!March 2019 In this session, you will have the chance to learn how to save cats with medical conditions on a tight budget from national leading cat experts.	s,v
20190508	Presentation	presentation	Distemper is Not a Death Sentence	Distemper is Not a Death Sentence Dr. Nipuni Ratnayaka, Dr. Ellen Jefferson and Jordana MoerbeMarch 2019 Join this session to learn about the process that Austin Pets Alive! developed to combat distemper without hoarding or culling them.	s,v
20190508	Presentation	presentation	FeLV: What You Need to Know for Shelter Decision Making	FeLV: What You Need to Know for Shelter Decision Making Julie Levy, DVM, Monica Frenden and Natascha HammanMarch 2019 Come learn from shelter medicine expert, Dr. Levy, and leading cat advocates Monica Frenden and Natascha Hamman about the most current research and best practices for rehoming this vulnerable FeLV cat population.	v
20190508	Presentation	presentation	Saving All the Cats: Live Outcome Options for All Healthy, Outdoor Cats	Saving All the Cats: Live Outcome Options for All Healthy, Outdoor Cats Adrienne Clark, Monica Frenden, Christi Metropole and Wendy BeaupreMarch 2019 Learn how to start a barn program from scratch, including selecting cats, finding quality homes, relocation procedures, and safe handling and sheltering practices.	s,v
20190508	Presentation	presentation	Solutions for the Top Five Reasons Dogs are Dying in Shelters	Solutions for the Top Five Reasons Dogs are Dying in Shelters Mike Kaviani, Director, Orange County Animal Care and Aaron Caldwell, Dog Behavior Co-Manager, Austin Pets Alive!March 2019 The presentation will provide you with practical and manageable solutions for the top five reasons dogs are dying and being killed in shelters today.	e,s,v
20190507	Blog	blog	Creative and inexpensive fundraising ideas for your animal welfare organization	Creative and inexpensive fundraising ideas for your animal welfare organization May 7, 2019 Have you struggled with coming up with new events to draw your community in and raise money? Julie Barger, Director of Development at Lynchburg Humane Society (LHS) has some ideas for you. We attended her session, Unique fundraising events to engage your community at Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Animal Care Expo in…	f,p,s
20190507	Presentation	presentation	Analyzing Length of Stay: Make Your Animals Ready and Move Them Fast	Analyzing Length of Stay: Make Your Animals Ready and Move Them Fast Teresa Johnson, CEO/Executive Officer and Chief Lifesaving Officer, Kansas City Pet Project and Michele Figueroa, Operations Manager, Pima Animal Care CenterMarch 2019 Time wasted means animal lives lost, leave this session with a plan to move animals through your shelter more quickly.	e,s,v
20190501	Presentation	presentation	Why Are Big Dogs So Hard to Save? Identifying and Maintaining Adequate Capacity	Why Are Big Dogs So Hard to Save? Identifying and Maintaining Adequate Capacity Ellen Jefferson, DVM Executive Director, Austin Pets Alive!March 2019 Learn about the essential programs, best practices, and core philosophies needed to start saving big dogs in your communities.	e,s
20190430	Blog	blog	5 marketing strategies to take your shelter dog field trip program to the next level	5 marketing strategies to take your shelter dog field trip program to the next level April 30, 2019 Dozens of animal shelters and rescue organizations across the country are launching field trip programs as part of a groundbreaking nationwide study of foster care. By making it easy for their communities to participate and using innovative marketing strategies, multiple organizations have sent so many dogs on field trips that they've cleared their adoption floors…	e,f,s
20190430	Presentation	presentation	Nuts and Bolts of Large-scale Cat and Dog Foster Programs	Nuts and Bolts of Large-scale Cat and Dog Foster Programs Kelly Duer, Monica Frenden, Regan Goins and Lorian EpsteinMarch 2019 Learn from experts the details of setting up and implementing a large-scale foster program.	e,s
20190430	Presentation	presentation	Proactive Return to Owner Programs	Proactive Return to Owner Programs Shyanne Schull, Director, Washoe County Regional Animal Services, and Paula Powell, Director, El Paso Animal ServicesMarch 2019 Learn about how two very large animal shelters reached higher live release rates by attaining Return to Owner rates over 25% - way above best practice!	e,s
20190430	Presentation	presentation	Save Lives in Space Crises	Save Lives in Space Crises Michele Figueroa, Christi Metropole and Faith WrightMarch 2019 Learn how to not end lives due to temporary space shortages by pulling other levers that will decrease the pressure that you feel.	e,p,s
20190430	Presentation	presentation	Saving Dogs with Behavioral Challenges	Saving Dogs with Behavioral Challenges Aaron Caldwell, Dog Behavior Co-Manager, Austin Pets Alive! and Mike Kaviani, Director, OC Animal CareMarch 2019 Viewers will learn about cutting edge ways to solve non-shelter created behavior problems in shelter dogs.	e,f,s
20190430	Article	article	Scrutinize and Market the Euthanasia List	Scrutinize and Market the Euthanasia List Clare Callison, Canine Lifesaving Advisor, Maddie's^® Lifesaving AcademyMarch 2019 This talk explores why it's important to understand exactly which animals are dying in your municipal shelter and how to let people help you get them out alive.	e,f,s
20190430	Presentation	presentation	The Modern Municipal Animal Agency	The Modern Municipal Animal Agency Sarah Aguilar, April Moore, Lee Ann Shenefiel and Mark SloatMarch 2019 Learn how modern shelters develop targeted neighborhood programs that serve the larger community's desire to be no-kill while serving the public safety needs of specific areas.	e
20190430	Presentation	presentation	The Pet Resource Center: A Better Alternative to the Intake Department	The Pet Resource Center: A Better Alternative to the Intake Department Mark Sloat, April Moore and Bennett SimonsenMarch 2019 How "The Pet Resource Center" is a modern model for a successful alternative to traditional intake centers.	e,s
20190430	Presentation	presentation	Transport Programs: Get Pets to Safety	Transport Programs: Get Pets to Safety Clare Callison, Canine Lifesaving Advisor, Maddie's^® Lifesaving AcademyMarch 2019 Hear how your average "Texas brown dogs" are making a big splash in places as far as Oregon, Connecticut, and even Italy!	e,s
20190429	Presentation	presentation	Building No-kill Culture Throughout Your Organization - panel	Building No-kill Culture Throughout Your Organization - panel Shelly Thompson, Rebecca Guinn, Tawny Hammond, Marc Peralta and Makena Yarbrough, March 2019 In this panel discussion, animal welfare leaders discuss how to instill a positive, no-kill culture in our shelters, rescues, and service centers.	e,s
20190429	Presentation	presentation	Conquer Fear and Doubt: Managing Your Team Through Change and Controversy - panel	Conquer Fear and Doubt: Managing Your Team Through Change and Controversy - panel Tawny Hammond, Jose Ocano, Mike Kaviani and Paula PowellMarch 2019 Learn how to be a motivating people manager and help your team reach their goals - even through change and controversy.	e,s
20190429	Presentation	presentation	Contagious Diseases: Euthanasia is Not the Answer	Contagious Diseases: Euthanasia is Not the Answer Alexis Bardzinski, DVM Medical Director, Austin Pets Alive! and Jennifer Wilcox, DVM Director of Vet Services, Pima Animal Care CenterMarch 2019 In this session, two veterinary experts will discuss how to handle disease outbreaks medically, handle the PR, and handle the operations that must continue.	e,s,v
20190429	Presentation	presentation	Dog Medical Care on a Shoestring Budget	Dog Medical Care on a Shoestring Budget Alexis Bardzinski, Medical Director, Austin Pets Alive! and Jennifer Wilcox, DVM Director of Vet Services, Pima Animal Care CenterMarch 2019 How to spend the least amount of money as possible so that your medical resources can be spread among all those pets that need you.	e,s,v
20190429	Presentation	presentation	High Volume Foster Programs for Cats and Dogs	High Volume Foster Programs for Cats and Dogs Monica Frenden, Regan Goins and Lorian EpsteinMarch 2019 Learn how to rethink foster care in terms of capacity and expand the concept of what animals should be considered for foster.	e,f,s
20190429	Presentation	presentation	How to Run A Sustainable, Low Budget, No Kill Municipal Shelter	How to Run A Sustainable, Low Budget, No Kill Municipal Shelter Cheryl Schneider, Director of Animal Services, Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and Lindsey Huffman, Director of Lifesaving Programs, Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCAMarch 2019 Successful shelter leaders share their knowledge on how to run a no-kill organization even when you have a very limited budget.	e,s
20190429	Presentation	presentation	Momentum in Texas Sheltering Communities	Momentum in Texas Sheltering Communities Michael Bricker, Jay Garrett, Jr., Steven Greene, Paula Powell, Ed Jamison and Dr. Michael WhiteMarch 2019 Learn from animal welfare experts about how Texas is getting to no-kill status.	e,s,v
20190426	Presentation	presentation	Shelter Data: How to Get It, Use It and Read It	Shelter Data: How to Get It, Use It and Read It Rory Adams, Executive Director, Tucson Pets Alive!March 2019 This is an in-depth presentation on shelter data: how to get it, read it, and use it to influence change.	e,s,v
20190426	Presentation	presentation	Social Science: Informed Animal Welfare	Social Science: Informed Animal Welfare Katy Loughney, Economic Impact Advisor, University of Denver's Institute for Human-Animal ConnectionMarch 2019 This talk covers research aimed at connecting animal welfare policies and programs to human and community health.	e,s
20190426	Presentation	presentation	State Level No-kill Advocacy	State Level No-kill Advocacy Debra Griggs, Deborah Schutt and Davyd SmithMarch 2019 This discussion revolves around states in the U.S. that have had state-wide efforts to transform to no-kill.	e,s
20190425	Presentation	presentation	Combatting Anti-No Kill Extremism	Combatting Anti-No Kill Extremism Debra Griggs, President, Virginia Federation of Humane Societies, and Davyd Smith, President, No Kill ColoradoMarch 2019 Watch this presentation to learn what anti no-kill extremism looks like and how to cope with it.	e,s
20190425	Presentation	presentation	Demystifying No-kill Laws: The Nuts and Bolts of Ordinances	Demystifying No-kill Laws: The Nuts and Bolts of Ordinances Ryan Clinton, Attorney and Founder, FixAustin.orgMarch 2019 Viewers will learn the nuts and bolts of various animal welfare ordinances, including stray holds, caretakers, and Austin's No Kill plan.	e
20190425	Presentation	presentation	Effective Negotiation Skills and Techniques to Achieve Lifesaving	Effective Negotiation Skills and Techniques to Achieve Lifesaving Saskia Boisot, MD, Founder of the No Kill Shelter Alliance and Co-Founder of Save More Kill Less, and Paula Powell, Director of Animal Services, El Paso Animal ServicesMarch 2019 Know when to stand your ground, when to compromise, and most importantly, how to communicate effectively so that people want to help you achieve your goals.	e
20190425	Presentation	presentation	Know the Law: Liability in Shelters and Rescues	Know the Law: Liability in Shelters and Rescues Ryan Clinton, Attorney and Founder, FixAustin.orgMarch 2019 Learn how shelters and rescue groups can implement strategies to limit their liability for saving lives.	e,s
20190425	Presentation	presentation	Legislative Advocacy: Influence Laws and Ordinances	Legislative Advocacy: Influence Laws and Ordinances Laura Donahue, Katie Jarl and Lorri MichelMarch 2019 This session will teach you how to move legislation towards supporting lifesaving efforts.	e
20190425	Presentation	presentation	Lifesaving in the Deep South	Lifesaving in the Deep South Karen Sheppard, DVM, Director, Huntsville Animal Services, and Ginny Sims, Executive Director, Southern Pines Animal ShelterMarch 2019 Hear the heartwarming and touching tales from two incredible leaders who have transformed seemingly impossible parts of the U.S. into true lifesaving communities.	e,s
20190425	Presentation	presentation	No-kill Political Advocacy: How to Gain and Keep Political Support	No-kill Political Advocacy: How to Gain and Keep Political Support Ryan Clinton, Attorney, Founder, FixAustin.orgMarch 2019 Learn how animal advocates in Austin, Texas put No Kill on the city's public policy agenda and how you can do the same in your community.	e
20190425	Presentation	presentation	Save Rate: Upward Bound - Exceed the 50% Benchmark - panel	Save Rate: Upward Bound - Exceed the 50% Benchmark - panel Marc Peralta, Sgt. Karl Bailey, Michele Figueroa, Teresa Johnson, Jose Ocano and Cheryl SchneiderMarch 1, 2019 This lively panel discussion will shed light on the experiences of the expert leaders who brought their communities past a 50% live release rate.	e,s
20190425	Presentation	presentation	Save Rate: Exceed the 80% Benchmark - panel	Save Rate: Exceed the 80% Benchmark - panel Makena Yarbrough, Rebecca Guinn, Tawny Hammond, Ed Jamison and Paula PowellMarch 2019 Attendees will learn about the experiences of people who successfully broached 80% and beyond save rates.	e,s
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Becoming No-kill	Becoming No-kill Ryan Clinton, Attorney and Founder, FixAustin.orgMarch 2019 Join attorney Ryan Clinton, founder of Fix Austin, as he kicks off the conference by sharing the obstacles, challenges, successes, and strategies that Austin faced on their journey to no-kill.	e,s
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Blueprint to a Successful No-kill Journey	Blueprint to a Successful No-kill Journey Ellen Jefferson, DVM, Executive Director of Austin Pets Alive! and American Pets Alive!March 2019 Join Dr. Ellen Jefferson as she guides you step-by-step through what are considered Best Practice metrics in outcomes, intakes, and the 12 programmatic ingredients of lifesaving.	e,s,v
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Enlightened Leadership: Daily Decisions and Beyond	Enlightened Leadership: Daily Decisions and Beyond Kristen Auerbach, Rebecca Guinn, Tawny Hammond, Paula Powell and Cheryl SchneiderMarch 2019 Join us in this panel discussion as some of the most integral no-kill leaders share what it means to them to lead with a no-kill philosophy.	e,s
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Keynote: The Transparent Shelter, Building Trust with Your Community	Keynote: The Transparent Shelter, Building Trust with Your Community Kristen Auerbach, Director of Pima Animal Care CenterMarch 2019 In this session, no-kill leader, Kristen Auerbach, will tackle two separate but important topics in order for you to be one with your community.	e,s
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Key Performance Indicators: Resources, Responsibility and Results	Key Performance Indicators: Resources, Responsibility and Results Ellen Jefferson, DVM and David MeyerMarch 2019 In this fundamental session, join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and David Meyer as they explain how to prioritize goals and benchmark against them all along the way so that you can achieve success.	e,s
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Build Team Resilience - panel	Build Team Resilience - panel Rebecca Guinn and Ed JamisonMarch 2019 Join this presentation and get the insider tips on how to cultivate a team of resilience and how to build strong teams that will rally around you.	e,s,v
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Create Leaders from Within: Build a Succession Plan	Create Leaders from Within: Build a Succession Plan Lisa Ward and Ed JamisonMarch 2019 So, you're a no-kill shelter leader, but what will happen in your community if the next shelter director who takes your place is not?	e
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Every Life Matters: Using Past Data to Plan Better Outcomes	Every Life Matters: Using Past Data to Plan Better Outcomes Monica Frenden, Maddie's Director of Feline Lifesaving, Austin Pets Alive!March 2019 Data is a key piece of the lifesaving puzzle, but how do we use it to save the lives of the animals in our care?	e,s,v
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising Fundamentals for Scrappy Organizations, Part 1	Fundraising Fundamentals for Scrappy Organizations, Part 1 Ellen Jefferson, DVM, Executive Director, Austin Pets Alive! and Maggie Lynch, Development Director, Austin Pets Alive!March 2019 Join fundraising innovator, Maggie Lynch, and APA! Executive Director, Dr. Ellen Jefferson, to learn how to raise money and how to get scrappy when you need to!	e
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising Fundamentals for Scrappy Organizations, Part 2	Fundraising Fundamentals for Scrappy Organizations, Part 2 Maggie Lynch, Development Director, Austin Pets Alive!March 2019 What do you need to raise funds effectively as you grow your organization?	e
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Get More Staff Without Spending More Money	Get More Staff Without Spending More Money Kristen Auerbach, Director of Pima Animal Care CenterMarch 2019 No-kill leader Kristen Auerbach will teach you how to increase staff productivity, without increasing your budget.	e
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Get Them on Your Team: Engaging and Leveraging Activists to Reach Your Goals	Get Them on Your Team: Engaging and Leveraging Activists to Reach Your Goals Ellen Jefferson, DVM, Executive Director, Austin Pets Alive! and Kristen Auerbach, Executive Director, Pima Animal Care CenterMarch 2019 This session will teach you skills to help you view activists as partners and to inspire them to work with you, not against you.	e
20190415	Presentation	presentation	How to Be the Boss of Your Organization's Save Rate	How to Be the Boss of Your Organization's Save Rate Paula Powell, Director, El Paso Animal Services and Lee Ann Shenefiel, South Central Regional Director, Best Friends SocietyMarch 2019 In this session, you will learn what the Shelter Director's role is in stopping unnecessary death in the shelter, how to do it, and how to be successful.	e,s
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Leading with Resilience in Extreme Crisis	Leading with Resilience in Extreme Crisis Ellen Jefferson, DVM, Kristen Auerbach, Mike Kaviani and Lars RabbeMarch 2019 Join an impressive group of experts, who together will teach you the tools needed to save lives even when the deck is stacked against you.	e,s,v
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Maddie's^® Lifesaving Academy: How Austin is Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders	Maddie's^® Lifesaving Academy: How Austin is Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders Lisa Ward, Director of Education, Maddie's Fund and Jessica Powers, Maddie's Director of Education, American Pets Alive!March 2019 Success stories from students of Maddie's^® Lifesaving Academy and how apprenticeships are helping shape tomorrow's animal welfare leaders.
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Managing Staff to Ensure Accountability - panel	Managing Staff to Ensure Accountability - panel Tawny Hammond, Ed Jamison, Marc Peralta, Makena Yarbrough and Rachel LunaMarch 2019 What does it mean to have an accountable staff and why is this important to no-kill shelter and rescue leaders?	e
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Municipal Shelter Leadership: Getting and Starting the Job - panel	Municipal Shelter Leadership: Getting and Starting the Job - panel Sarah Aguilar, Marian Cannell, Jordan Craig and Mike KavianiMarch 1, 2019 Join this session for expert tips and tricks and leave with a strong understanding of how to apply for, land and start a leadership position at a municipal shelter.	e,p,s
20190415	Presentation	presentation	Using Your Data for Strategic Planning	Using Your Data for Strategic Planning Ellen Jefferson, DVM, Lars Rabbe and Lee Ann ShenefielMarch 2019 By the end of the presentation, you will be ready to make and implement strategic goals based on your organization's data.	e
20190329	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Rescue pug fosters another kitten	#FeelGoodFriday: Rescue pug fosters another kitten March 29, 2019 Hamilton Pug is back at it again. The rescue pug is sharing the story of his foster kitten, Oasis. Oasis was a scared and hissy kitten when Hamilton and Rufus (with the help of their humans) fostered her last summer. After a little bit of patience and supervised introductions, Oasis was smitten with Ham. (Rufus…	e,f,p,s,v
20190328	Blog	blog	The Get ’em Home Challenge winners are here!	The Get ’em Home Challenge winners are here! March 28, 2019 Yesterday we announced the winners of the Get 'em Home Challenge. (If you missed the announcement, you can watch the recording.) Thanks to your unwavering support for the animals, over 16,000 dogs and cats found new homes! "We couldn't be happier with this outcome. The Challenge brought together 109 organizations from nearly every region of…	e,f,s
20190328	Webcast	webcast	The Surprising Science of Meetings: Key Learnings and Implications for Shelter Success and You as Someone Who May Lead Meetings	The Surprising Science of Meetings: Key Learnings and Implications for Shelter Success and You as Someone Who May Lead Meetings Steven G. Rogelberg, PhD, Chancellor's Professor, University of North Carolina at CharlotteThursday, March 28, 2019 This webcast delves into the research leading to an evidence-based path that will help you conduct a more productive meeting.	e,s,v
20190327	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Fighting Fungus with Facts	Million Cat Challenge: Fighting Fungus with Facts Laura Mullen, Shelter Medicine Outreach Manager, SFSPCA San Francisco, CaliforniaWednesday, March 27, 2019 This webinar outlines research-based protocols that are in use at the San Francisco SPCA and examine how those same concepts apply to a variety of different shelters and rescues.	e,s,v
20190322	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Pop-up kitten café comes to D.C.	#FeelGoodFriday: Pop-up kitten café comes to D.C. March 22, 2019 A temporary kitten café recently opened in Washington, D.C. with the goal of providing relief to animal shelters during kitten season. The Kitten Lounge was created by Kanchan Singh, who also owns Crumbs & Whiskers, a cat café in Los Angeles and D.C. "Once we opened our cat café, people were asking us for kittens…	f,p,s
20190321	Flash	flash	How to Check Foster Pets for Dehydration	How to Check Foster Pets for Dehydration March 2019 In this short class, you will learn how to assess for dehydration in foster pets	f,p,s,v
20190320	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Foster Care On-Deck: Strategies to get kittens into foster homes quickly	Million Cat Challenge: Foster Care On-Deck: Strategies to get kittens into foster homes quickly Erin Doyle, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice) Senior Director, Shelter Medicine - ASPCAWednesday, March 20, 2019 Learn how to get kittens and nursing queens out of the shelter and into foster homes as quickly as possible.	e,s
20190319	Blog	blog	Dr. Michael Blackwell is on a mission is to improve access to veterinary care	Dr. Michael Blackwell is on a mission is to improve access to veterinary care March 19, 2019 HSUS Animal Care Expo in New Orleans, LA, will soon be upon us! One important topic of conversation will be access to veterinary care, and there will be two sessions with Dr. Michael Blackwell that will tackle this important topic. His mission is to improve access to veterinary care, especially for families with limited means.…	e,f,p,s,v
20190307	Blog	blog	Start recruiting kitten fosters now with the help of these rescue pugs	Start recruiting kitten fosters now with the help of these rescue pugs March 7, 2019 Kitten season is just around the corner, and we know how overwhelming it can be. Which is why we created this kitten fostering PSA just for you! Hamilton Pug and his brother Rufus have been busy this past year running a #pugbnb for shelter kittens and cats. They wanted to show the world that fostering…	e,f,p,s,v
20190306	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Outsourcing Neonatal Kitten Rearing for Life-Saving Success	Million Cat Challenge: Outsourcing Neonatal Kitten Rearing for Life-Saving Success Katie Ingram, Animal Services Manager, Placer County Animal Services, Auburn, CaliforniaWednesday, March 6, 2019 Learn how shelters are increasingly able to care for and save neonatal kittens.	f,s,v
20190228	Blog	blog	Join us for a kitten webinar series, hosted by Million Cat Challenge	Join us for a kitten webinar series, hosted by Million Cat Challenge February 28, 2019 Kitten season will be here before you know it, and the Million Cat Challenge (MCC) wants you to have your most successful season yet. Which is why they are hosting three kitten-focused webinars in March to help you prepare. Kittens are a shelter’s most vulnerable population, and MCC wants to help you save as many as…	f,s,v
20190222	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: 96-old-man visits animal shelter everyday	#FeelGoodFriday: 96-old-man visits animal shelter everyday February 22, 2019 A 96-year-old man brings a toolbox full of treats to an animal shelter in Pennsylvania. Full of home-baked chicken and sliced hot dogs, Frank Lanterman has made the drive to AWSOM Animal Shelter every day for the last five years. “If the dogs are outside in those cages over there, they know this car and…	e,f,p,s
20190221	Blog	blog	14 animal welfare apprenticeship opportunities now open	14 animal welfare apprenticeship opportunities now open February 21, 2019 Maddie's ® Apprenticeship Program is now accepting applications for 14 opportunities, including the brand new Maddie's® Volunteer Dog Handling Program Apprenticeship at Austin Pets Alive!. Improve your skills and expertise in volunteer engagement, medium and large dog fostering, ringworm care and more. There is an apprenticeship for everyone, and it includes a stipend to cover…	f,s,v
20190221	Webcast	webcast	Access to Veterinary Care: A National Family Crisis	Access to Veterinary Care: A National Family Crisis Dr. Michael Blackwell and Dr. Susan KrebsbachThursday, February 21, 2019 The lack of access to care is the most significant animal welfare crisis affecting owned pets in the United States. Learn more about this important issue in this webcast.	e,p,v
20190215	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Veteran gets his beloved dog back	#FeelGoodFriday: Veteran gets his beloved dog back February 15, 2019 It's a reality that is far too common. An owner relinquishes a pet because they cannot afford the costs associated with caring for a pet. David Randall surrendered his comfort dog, Maddie, to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) because she needed costly surgery that he couldn't afford. Randall, who is also…	e,f,p,s,v
20190214	Blog	blog	Market your shelter pets like you would your dating profile	Market your shelter pets like you would your dating profile February 14, 2019 For animal welfare organizations, it’s often difficult to balance shelter pet marketing with adoption counseling. But with some forethought, these two vital parts of the adoption process can smoothly transition from one to the next. Think of marketing your shelter pets as your Tinder profile, says Monica Frenden, Maddie's® Director of Feline Lifesaving and Austin…	e,f,p,s
20190212	Blog	blog	Congratulations to over 100 Innovation Grant recipients!	Congratulations to over 100 Innovation Grant recipients! February 12, 2019 It's safe to say there's no shortage of innovation in the animal welfare industry, as over 100 organizations across the country received an Innovation Grant during the October 2018 cycle. "People have really embraced this idea of thinking outside-the-box to save lives, and it's showing on their applications!" said Kelly Clardy, Senior Grants Specialist at…	e,f,p,s,v
20190207	Blog	blog	Animal shelter and rescue organizations, take this survey and you could win a $500 grant!	Animal shelter and rescue organizations, take this survey and you could win a $500 grant! February 7, 2019 Learning about shelter and rescue organizations' programs can help us save more lives everywhere, so we're looking to collect information on programs across the United States in this short survey. By completing it, you could win one of ten $500 grants! The survey will ask you about your organization's policies and structure related to foster care, but…	e,f,s
20190131	Blog	blog	Join us for an important webcast about veterinary care access	Join us for an important webcast about veterinary care access January 31, 2019 Did you know that the lack of access to care is the most significant animal welfare crisis affecting owned pets in the United States? Millions of pets do not receive adequate veterinary care because the costs are simply beyond a family's ability to pay. Learn more about this important and complex issue in our upcoming webcast, Access…	e,f,p,s,v
20190125	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: 12-year-old girl fosters 39 kittens in just over 1 year	#FeelGoodFriday: 12-year-old girl fosters 39 kittens in just over 1 year January 25, 2019 After learning that many kittens do not fare well in a shelter, Keely Thomas asked her mom if they could foster. Her mom said no. But Thomas was not deterred. She had a plan. Using stuffed cats, she filmed educational videos about caring for kittens. After seeing how dedicated her daughter was, her mom decided…	e,f,p,s,v
20190123	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Cats, Birds, and Animal Shelters: Seeking Common Ground	Million Cat Challenge: Cats, Birds, and Animal Shelters: Seeking Common Ground Kate Hurley, DVM, MPVM January 23, 2019 In this presentation, Dr. Kate Hurley, Director of the U.C. Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, will explore the real-life implications of various policies proposed to balance the needs of cats and birds.	e,s
20190121	Blog	blog	#MaddieMonday: Furthering professional development, 2019 resolutions and more!	#MaddieMonday: Furthering professional development, 2019 resolutions and more! January 21, 2019 Happy #MaddieMonday! We’re less than two weeks away from the American Pets Alive! No Kill Conference in Austin and we can’t wait! Will we see you there? Further your professional development at the American Pets Alive! Conference! Can you believe it's almost here? The American Pets Alive! Conference 2019 takes place February 2 – 4 at the…	e,s
20190117	Video	video	Maddie Talk: Cat Town, Oakland CA	Maddie Talk: Cat Town, Oakland CA January 17, 2019	e,p,s
20190117	Video	video	Unleashing the People Potential: How to Develop an Extraordinary Volunteer Culture for Winning Organizations	Unleashing the People Potential: How to Develop an Extraordinary Volunteer Culture for Winning Organizations Gina Knepp and Bobby MannOctober 2018 Learn how a small municipal shelter attracted over 2,000 volunteers who give over 100,000 hours of service annually.	e,s,v
20190117	Video	video	The Yellow Brick Road: A Map to Fundraising Oz	The Yellow Brick Road: A Map to Fundraising Oz Don Jennings, Consultant, Humane NetworkOctober 2018 This talk will put your feet on the path to practical and sustainable strategies that even the busiest nonprofit group can use (wizard not included).	e
20190116	Video	video	Crazy Awesome Customer Service for Animal People	Crazy Awesome Customer Service for Animal People Sue Cosby, Director of Lifesaving Programs & Partnerships, Petco FoundationOctober 2018 Learn how to integrate great customer experiences into everyday interactions, developing not just a customer relationship but creating supporters, donors and even advocates.	e,s,v
20190116	Video	video	Hills, Hollers and Humane Officers	Hills, Hollers and Humane Officers Chelsea Staley, Executive Director, Kanawha-Charleston Humane AssociationOctober 2018 How a shelter in poverty-stricken Appalachia inspired change in the unlikeliest of places, and how you can, too.	e,s
20190116	Video	video	How to Help People Resolve Some Common Behavior Problems and Keep Their Pets	How to Help People Resolve Some Common Behavior Problems and Keep Their Pets Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC, Owner and Executive Director, Kelley Bollen ConsultingOctober 2018 This talk reviews the most common behavior problems in dogs and cats and provides practical advice that can be shared with the pet owner to help keep pets in their homes.	e,f,s
20190116	Video	video	Leadership Requires Attention	Leadership Requires Attention Gina Knepp, Animal Care Services Manager, Front Street Animal Shelter, City of SacramentoOctober 2018 Leadership takes a special skillset and mindset. How your staff and volunteers are managed is but one key to success. It takes courage, hard work and creativity but the pay-off is well worth every effort.	e,s,v
20190116	Video	video	Leadership - The Who, How, What and When	Leadership - The Who, How, What and When Susanne Kogut, President and Executive Director, PetCo FoundationOctober 2018 In order to create a lifesaving community, our leadership needs to create a workshop of possibilities...the who is you, the how is together, the what is a positive attitude and the when is now.	e,f,p,s,v
20190116	Video	video	Saving More Lives with Best Practices	Saving More Lives with Best Practices Cynthia Delany, DVM, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program; Supervising Shelter Veterinarian - Yolo County Animal Services; Executive Director - California Animal Shelter Friends, Inc.October 2018 This talk discuss how you can save more animals while emphasizing welfare (both for the animals, yourself and your staff) by following best practices.	e,s,v
20190110	Blog	blog	Maddie’s Summer Scholar researches why neonatal kittens suckle on littermates	Maddie’s Summer Scholar researches why neonatal kittens suckle on littermates January 10, 2019 If you’re familiar with neonatal kitten litters, you know that suckling is a common issue, and even leads to serious health problems. So why does it happen and how can we prevent it? With the help of Maddie's® Summer Scholar program, Isabelle Walcher, a student the University of California, Davis, conducted research to find out.…	s,v
20190103	Blog	blog	Find out if your community is no-kill with Best Friends interactive map	Find out if your community is no-kill with Best Friends interactive map January 3, 2019 How many states are no-kill? One, and it’s Maine, according to data shared by Best Friends Animal Society. With an interactive map created by Best Friends, you can see how close or how far a community and state is on its way to becoming no-kill. Data can be sorted by state and on a more local…	e,f,p,s,v
20181220	Blog	blog	#FalalaFoster: Help foster caregivers become more confident with ear cleanings and eye treatments	#FalalaFoster: Help foster caregivers become more confident with ear cleanings and eye treatments December 20, 2018 If your shelter or rescue organization is looking to make its #FaLaLaFoster season one for the record books, check out these quick and informative Flash Classes. These five-minute videos are a great tool for your foster caregivers to become more comfortable with ear cleaning, eye treatments and tooth brushing. You're sure to open more doors to…	f,p,s
20181219	Blog	blog	Why one veterinary student wants to figure out what a “normal” kitten heart looks like, #ThanksToMaddie	Why one veterinary student wants to figure out what a “normal” kitten heart looks like, #ThanksToMaddie December 19, 2018 What does a “normal” kitten heart look like? In animal shelters, this is often hard to determine since there are no set guidelines or reference points. Therefore, if a kitten has a murmur or other abnormality, their lives are sometimes in jeopardy because of the lack of ability to perform advanced cardiac examinations. This is…	s,v
20181213	Webcast	webcast	Lifesaving Webcast Series: Let Them Go Home - Increasing Adoptions	Lifesaving Webcast Series: Let Them Go Home - Increasing Adoptions Monica FrendenThursday. December 13, 2018 How many more lives could you save if instead of keeping animals in the shelter until they are 100% ready, they went home with adopters now - to grow up, heal from injury, or recover from illness?	e,s,v
20181211	Blog	blog	Innovative lifesaving ideas to be awarded up to $400,000	Innovative lifesaving ideas to be awarded up to $400,000 December 11, 2018 The countdown to Petco's Innovation Showdown has begun! If your organization has an innovative lifesaving idea, now is the time to share it. The 2019 Innovation Showdown will be awarding up to $400,000 for your incredible animal lifesaving ideas, thanks to Showdown partners Petco Foundation, AnneNberg Foundation, Maddie's Fund®, the ASPCA®, the Jackson Galaxy Project,…	e,f,s,v
20181207	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Make way for the puppy cart!	#FeelGoodFriday: Make way for the puppy cart! December 7, 2018 What's cuter than five floppy-eared puppies? How about five floppy-eared puppies being wheeled around in a cart? Nebraska Humane Society found a way to keep their puppies safe, work more efficiently and provide joy with an impromptu puppy parade, just by creating the puppy cart. Now, the puppies can be brought to different areas in…	e,f,p,s,v
20181206	Webcast	webcast	Lifesaving Webcast Series: Accelerate your Lifesaving: How to go from 50 to 90 (Percent Live Release Rate) Really Fast	Lifesaving Webcast Series: Accelerate your Lifesaving: How to go from 50 to 90 (Percent Live Release Rate) Really Fast Dr. Kim SandersThursday, December 6, 2018 Learn how to implement lifesaving programs that will take your facility from a save rate of 50% to over 90% in a very short period of time.	e,s,v
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Accessible Veterinary Care: Service Learning Programs to Help Animals & People	Accessible Veterinary Care: Service Learning Programs to Help Animals & People Emily McCobb, DVM, MS DACVAA, Clinical Associate Professor, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University December 2018 This talk discusses the Tufts at Tech program and other aspects of Tufts Community Medicine that bring students from multiple training programs together to help community members access veterinary care and other services for pets.	e,s,v
20181204	Presentation	presentation	An Evidence-Based Look at Compassion Fatigue: Diagnosing the Doctor and Healing the Healer, Part 1 of 2	An Evidence-Based Look at Compassion Fatigue: Diagnosing the Doctor and Healing the Healer, Part 1 of 2 Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP, Senior Director, Shelter Medicine, ASPCA December 2018 This presentation explores the various definitions of compassion fatigue, reviews the evidence of its impact on healthcare professions and the symptoms of compassion fatigue in ourselves and others.	e,s,v
20181204	Presentation	presentation	An Evidence-Based Look at Compassion Fatigue: Diagnosing the Doctor and Healing the Healer, Part 1 of 2	An Evidence-Based Look at Compassion Fatigue: Diagnosing the Doctor and Healing the Healer, Part 1 of 2 Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP, Senior Director, Shelter Medicine, ASPCADecember 2018 This presentation continues the deep dive into the research behind compassion fatigue among animal caregivers and offers methods for managing stress.	e,f,s,v
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Cleaning and Disinfection in the Shelter	Cleaning and Disinfection in the Shelter Chumkee Aziz, DVM, Senior Director, ASPCA Northern Tier Shelter Initiative December 2018 This program takes participants through a review of the risk factors that contribute to infectious disease transmission and offers up-to-date information regarding the best practices in sanitation.	f,s,v
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Creating a Culture of Philanthropy	Creating a Culture of Philanthropy Jill Beckwith, Chief Philanthropy Officer, EmancipetDecember 2018 This presentation discusses the importance of creating an organization-wide culture of philanthropy that extends beyond the development team	e,s
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Disease Prevention in the Shelter	Disease Prevention in the Shelter Lena DeTar, MS, DVM, DACVPM, DABVP, SMP Clinical Assistant Professor, Shelter Medicine, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine December 2018 This lecture explores how shelter management, housing, enrichment, intake protocols and population flow can boost the health of shelter populations, decrease length of stay and improve adoptions.	e,s,v
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Evolution of the Animal Welfare Movement	Evolution of the Animal Welfare Movement Jim Tedford, President and CEO, The Association for Animal Welfare AdvancementDecember 2018 In this presentation, you will hear thoughts on how animal welfare is changing, from a veteran in animal welfare.	e,p,s
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Effective Communication for Staff and Volunteers, Part 1	Effective Communication for Staff and Volunteers, Part 1 Susan Britt, Senior Director of Shelter Training, Interim Director of Operations, ASPCA December 2018 This workshop covers techniques to keep a conversation productive and respectful.	e,s,v
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Effective Communication for Staff and Volunteers, Part 2	Effective Communication for Staff and Volunteers, Part 2 Susan Britt, Senior Director of Shelter Training, Interim Director of Operations, ASPCA December 2018 This interactive workshop on honing communication skills in the shelter (or any) workplace continues from Part 1.	e,s,v
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Engaging the Community: How to Make Your Organization a Vital Presence in Your Community	Engaging the Community: How to Make Your Organization a Vital Presence in Your Community Bonney Brown, President and Founder, Humane NetworkDecember 2018 In this presentation, learn how to get the word out about your organization, develop strong relationships, ways to create memorable communication and how people become engaged, the pitfalls to avoid, and things you can do right away.	e,s
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Feline Coronavirus and FIP: What's New?	Feline Coronavirus and FIP: What's New? Dr. Elizabeth Berliner and Dr. Gary WhittakerDecember 2018 This lecture focuses on updates and where we go from here in diagnosing and managing FIP.	s,v
20181204	Presentation	presentation	General Canine Infectious Diseases	General Canine Infectious Diseases Erin Henry, VMD, Instructor of Shelter Medicine, Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program, Cornell University College of Veterinary MedicineDecember 2018 This interactive session will provide an overview of the most common infectious diseases found in shelter dogs and how you can help prevent their spread.	s,v
20181204	Presentation	presentation	General Feline Infectious Diseases	General Feline Infectious Diseases Chumkee Aziz, DVM, Senior Director, ASPCA Northern Tier Shelter Initiative December 2018 This program provides an overview of common feline infectious diseases that remain persistent challenges for shelters.	s,v
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Grantseeker Best Practices: Getting Your Organization's Ducks Cats & Dogs in a Row	Grantseeker Best Practices: Getting Your Organization's Ducks Cats & Dogs in a Row Michael Barrett and Adriana JiménezDecember 2018 Discover how following best practices is key to helping your organization have the most impact on the lives of vulnerable animals.	e
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Hiring the Right Person for the Job	Hiring the Right Person for the Job Bonney Brown, President and Founder, Humane NetworkDecember 2018 This presentation shares strategies to find and hire people who not only have the skill, ability and drive to do the job, but are going to be a good fit for your organization, as well as how to set them up to be successful in the role.	e
20181204	Presentation	presentation	How to Make Your Board More Effective for Your Organization and More Rewarding for Board Members	How to Make Your Board More Effective for Your Organization and More Rewarding for Board Members Bonney Brown, President and Founder, Humane NetworkDecember 2018 This presentation helps address many common challenges and concerns and how to transform the board into a more effective high-functioning group.	e
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Influencing Local Policy	Influencing Local Policy Jill Beckwith, Chief Philanthropy Officer, EmancipetDecember 2018 This presentation offers a step-by-step process on forming strategic relationships with policy makers to help inform their decisions.	e
20181204	Presentation	presentation	The Role of Public Health in Animal Sheltering	The Role of Public Health in Animal Sheltering Jeanette O'Quin, DVM, MPH, Clinical Assistant Professor, Shelter Medicine and Veterinary Public Health, Ohio State University College of Veterinary MedicineDecember 2018 This presentation discusses how sheltering practices in the U.S. are impacting public health internationally, in particular Ethiopia.	e,p
20181204	Presentation	presentation	To Test or Not to Test: That is the Question	To Test or Not to Test: That is the Question Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP, Senior Director, Shelter Medicine, ASPCADecember 2018 This presentation discusses the indications for both individual animal and population level testing in the shelter environment.	s,v
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Transports Make Me Nervous!	Transports Make Me Nervous! Holly Putnam, DVM, Director of Operations and Outreach, Shelter Outreach Services, Ithaca NYDecember 2018 This presentation discusses best practices of transport programs and other tips to help minimize risk, while maximizing lifesaving.	s,v
20181204	Presentation	presentation	What's Next? Improving Welfare in Your Community with Limited Resources	What's Next? Improving Welfare in Your Community with Limited Resources Carolyn R. Brown and Jocelyn KesslerDecember 2018 This workshop helps you to identify the needs of your community and discover how to maximize your resources and incorporate affordable and accessible preventive and basic veterinary care into your organization.	e,s,v
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Zoonotic Diseases: It Goes Both Ways, Part 1	Zoonotic Diseases: It Goes Both Ways, Part 1 Jeanette O'Quin, DVM, MPH, Clinical Assistant Professor, Shelter Medicine and Veterinary Public Health, Ohio State University College of Veterinary MedicineDecember 2018 This presentation discusses the prevention, recognition and management of a few zoonotic diseases that might walk into the shelter on four paws or two feet, including Rabies and Salmonella spp.	v
20181204	Presentation	presentation	Zoonotic Diseases: It Goes Both Ways, Part 2	Zoonotic Diseases: It Goes Both Ways, Part 2 Jeanette O'Quin, DVM, MPH, Clinical Assistant Professor, Shelter Medicine and Veterinary Public Health, Ohio State University College of Veterinary MedicineDecember 2018 This presentation builds on the first hour of discussion on the prevention, recognition and management on zoonotic diseases that come into the shelter via animals or people.	v
20181203	Blog	blog	Maddie Monthly: Our top stories of November	Maddie Monthly: Our top stories of November December 3, 2018 Last month was a busy one (aren’t they all?), so we wanted to make sure you didn't miss some of the popular Chew on This blog posts from November. Here you go! Foster pet marketing guide Download, save, print or share our thorough foster marketing guide. This guide has everything a foster caregiver could possibly…	f,p,s
20181130	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: 3 homeless Saint Bernards get adopted together	#FeelGoodFriday: 3 homeless Saint Bernards get adopted together November 30, 2018 Does anyone have any vacuum recommendations? That's what the family who adopted three Saint Bernards in Canada would like to know. It was love at first sight for the family when an adoption plea for Gunther, Gasket and Goliath went viral. Due to their tight bond, the Edmonton Humane Society thought it was best for…	e,f,p,s,v
20181129	Blog	blog	A fresh look at microchipping can improve lifesaving	A fresh look at microchipping can improve lifesaving November 29, 2018 A new study suggests an increased focus on microchipping by shelters and veterinarians may make a lifesaving difference for stray pets. In a study published in the current issue of the Journal of Veterinary Behavior, researchers found that in Israel, animal shelters have a return-to-owner (RTO) rate for dogs of 67%, while the U.S. shelters…	e,f,p,s,v
20181127	Blog	blog	A trading post for shelter pet-helping ideas	A trading post for shelter pet-helping ideas November 27, 2018 Ever wish there was a place you could go to share your dog or cat wisdom with others? Or maybe you have an issue at your shelter or rescue organization and you'd like advice from someone who has been there before? Maddie's® Pet Forum is an excellent resource for organizations looking for encouragement and guidance.…	e,f,p,s,v
20181127	Flash	flash	How to Weigh Your Foster Pet	How to Weigh Your Foster Pet November 2018 In this short class you will learn how often you should weigh your foster pets, different methods of weighing your foster pets depending on their size, and when you should contact your foster manager about weight changes in your foster pet.	f
20181127	Flash	flash	Solving Litter Box Problems	Solving Litter Box Problems November 2018 In this class you will learn how to understand the various issues related to owner surrender of cats with a history of inappropriate litter box use, the various medical and behavioral causes of peeing and/or pooping outside the litter box, techniques to eliminate behavioral causes of not using the litter box, and how to facilitate a successful adoption of a cat with a history of inappropriate litter box use.	f
20181127	Flash	flash	Choosing the Appropriate Walking Gear	Choosing the Appropriate Walking Gear November 2018 In this class, you will learn the various different types of dog walking equipment, the pros and cons of each equipment, and what might be best for your foster dog.	f,s
20181127	Flash	flash	Fear Free Pet Brushing	Fear Free Pet Brushing November 2018 In this short video, learn the best way to brush your dog or cat that makes the process fun and easy for both you and your foster pet.	f,s
20181127	Flash	flash	Fear Free Ear Cleaning	Fear Free Ear Cleaning November 2018 In this short video, learn techniques for helping your foster pet learn that ear treatments don't have to be a frightening and unpleasant experience.	f,s
20181127	Flash	flash	How to Handle Leash Walking	How to Handle Leash Walking November 2018 In this short class, learn the best tips for training your foster dog to walk properly on leash as well as a few other training scenarios leashes come in handy for.	f,s
20181127	Flash	flash	Fear Free Eye Treatment	Fear Free Eye Treatment November 2018 In this video, learn how to make these treatments more of a positive experience for your foster dog or cat and make the entire process less of a struggle for both you and your foster pet.	f,s
20181127	Flash	flash	Fear Free Tooth Brushing	Fear Free Tooth Brushing November 2018 In this video, learn how you can gain your foster pets approval of teeth brushing as well as turn a potential negative experience into a positive one.	f,s
20181116	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: There’s a new sheriff in town	#FeelGoodFriday: There’s a new sheriff in town November 16, 2018 We all know that police departments have K-9 officers, but why should dogs get all the glory? That’s no longer the case at one Chicago precinct. Gizmo the cat recently became part of the department’s community outreach program. The 8-year-old was living on easy street with his police family, but now he has a job…	f,p,s
20181115	Webcast	webcast	Lifesaving Webcast Series: Intake Mitigation and Managed Intake	Lifesaving Webcast Series: Intake Mitigation and Managed Intake Sarah Boyd and Joe HellebrandThursday, November 15, 2018 In this webcast, Brevard County Sheriff's Office Animal Shelter personnel Dr. Sarah Boyd and Joe Hellebrand let you in on the secret that Animal Control shelters can operate as no-kill.	e,s,v
20181109	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Orphaned kitten can’t stop cuddling his foster siblings	#FeelGoodFriday: Orphaned kitten can’t stop cuddling his foster siblings November 9, 2018 Lionel was a very young kitten when he was found in a bush on a rainy day. Barb, a volunteer of Allen County SPCA, took Lionel in as a foster. At one point, he stopped eating and began to decline. Barb knew that Lionel would do much better if he had some siblings around. She asked…	e,f,p,s,v
20181106	Blog	blog	Register now for the American Pets Alive! Conference in February	Register now for the American Pets Alive! Conference in February November 6, 2018 It's now time to register for the American Pets Alive! Conference! We are happy to announce our continued partnership with the AmPA! Conference. This year's conference will be held February 2 – 4, 2019, at the AT&T Hotel & Conference Center in Austin, TX. Over the course of three days, attendees will gain access to…	e,f,s,v
20181106	Webcast	webcast	Maddie's Pet Assistant App Revolutionizing Support for Pet Foster and Adoptive Homes	Maddie's Pet Assistant App Revolutionizing Support for Pet Foster and Adoptive Homes Amber FreiwaldTuesday, November 6, 2018 Introducing Maddie's^® Pet Assistant, a FREE app developed by Maddie's Fund^® to follow up with adopters and foster caregivers once a pet is placed in their new permanent or temporary home.	e,s,v
20181102	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Patches gets patched up with a 3D-printed skull	#FeelGoodFriday: Patches gets patched up with a 3D-printed skull November 2, 2018 Patches the Dachshund had 70 percent of her skull removed, but you'd never know it by looking at her. Four years ago, Patches had a bump on top of her head. Her owner, Danielle Dymeck kept an eye on it as it continued to grow. Turns out it was a life-threatening tumor. It was pressing…	f,p,s,v
20181101	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: 'Care To' Programs at the Winnipeg Humane Society	Million Cat Challenge: 'Care To' Programs at the Winnipeg Humane Society Val PoultonThursday, November 1, 2018 Learn how the Care to Adopt (for strays) and Care to Rehome (for owned cats) Programs help get cats into new homes without a shelter stay, and include low cost spay/neuter and vaccinations to those adopters.	e,s
20181101	Webcast	webcast	Lifesaving Webcast Series: Saving Lives Through Transport Programs	Lifesaving Webcast Series: Saving Lives Through Transport Programs Colleen HarringtonThursday, November 1, 2018 Hear an overview of the key elements of a good transport program, transport best practices and how to get started on a lifesaving transport program that benefits not only the animals but the sending and receiving partners as well.	e,s
20181030	Blog	blog	Webcast: Enhance support for your foster caregivers with Maddie’s Pet Assistant	Webcast: Enhance support for your foster caregivers with Maddie’s Pet Assistant October 30, 2018 How would you like to provide amazing support to your foster caregivers and adopters from day one? Maddie's® Pet Assistant (MPA) does this for you and we have a webcast, How the Maddie’s® Pet Assistant App is Revolutionizing Support for Pet Foster and Adoptive Homes on November 6 at 6pm PT/9pm ET to tell you all about…	f,s
20181025	Blog	blog	You don’t have to reinvent the wheel to save more pets	You don’t have to reinvent the wheel to save more pets October 25, 2018 It may feel a little like stealing. But when it comes to saving the lives of animals, borrowing ideas from other organizations is a great way to achieve your mission. "We are always stealing and polishing," says Sharon Harmon, CEO of the Oregon Humane Society (OHS) and Maddie Hero Award recipient. "We can all learn…	e,f,p,s
20181025	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Albuquerque Case Studies Going Big With Community Cat Programs	Million Cat Challenge: Albuquerque Case Studies Going Big With Community Cat Programs Desiree Triste-AragonThursday, October 25, 2018 Learn how the Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department partnered with Petsmart Charities and Best Friends Animal Society to drastically reduce euthanasia and intake of cats and kittens coming into the shelter. Learn more about how the program works and how you can replicate it in your community.	e,p,s
20181018	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Helping vs Enabling: Knowing the Difference Made All the Difference!	Million Cat Challenge: Helping vs Enabling: Knowing the Difference Made All the Difference! Shelly SimmonsThursday, October 18, 2018 Learn how the largest open-admission shelter in South Carolina decreased cat intake in their shelter by nearly 60% and increased the feline save rate from 30% to over 80% in less than three years!	e,s
20181016	Blog	blog	How foster field trips saved a dog named Kathy	How foster field trips saved a dog named Kathy October 16, 2018 Is there anything you haven’t tried to save your long-stay dogs who are getting kennel-stressed? Read Kathy’s story and see if what helped her will work for your dogs, too. As Kathy's stay at Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) crept beyond 80 days, multiple signs of kennel stress began to appear: jumping, frantic barking at…	e,f,p,s,v
20181012	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Nothin’ but purr love from kitty saved by shelter medicine	#FeelGoodFriday: Nothin’ but purr love from kitty saved by shelter medicine October 12, 2018 We have a saying: Pets are “rescued by love, and saved by shelter medicine.” No kitty illustrates that quite as well as Insta-famous cat Smush, who has been part of #FeelGoodFriday once before, when we shared her powerful (but tiny!) story. To recap: A tiny little kitten with a cleft palate came into a Florida…	f,p,s
20181011	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Believe in Saving Lives	Million Cat Challenge: Believe in Saving Lives Karen SheppardThursday, October 11, 2018 How changing communication approaches, implementing strong programs, and the power of belief all came together to save cats' lives in Huntsville's municipal shelter.	e,s
20181009	Blog	blog	Susan Houser explains just how far we’ve come in animal sheltering and lifesaving	Susan Houser explains just how far we’ve come in animal sheltering and lifesaving October 9, 2018 Take what you think you know about the history of animal sheltering and throw it out the window. Susan Houser, the author of the popular blog, Out the Front Door, recently published her book, Prodigal Pets, which dives deep into the history of animal sheltering and the origin of the no-kill movement. For example, in…	e,f,p,s,v
20181005	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: When little girl meets shelter dog, it’s true love	#FeelGoodFriday: When little girl meets shelter dog, it’s true love October 5, 2018 One tiny dog all alone in the shelter… and then a little girl in a tutu wanders by. It’s love. We mean true love. Fireworks, roses, confetti, tiny angels flying around — the whole thing. The best thing. The thing we want to see come true for every single homeless dog or cat (and lonely…	f,p,s
20181004	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Keeping Cats out of Shelters	Million Cat Challenge: Keeping Cats out of Shelters Monica FrendenThursday, October 4, 2018 Learn about how the PASS (Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender) diversion program keeps cats from ever entering shelters	f,s
20181004	Webcast	webcast	Lifesaving Webcast Series: Where are you with Lifesaving in your Shelter? Your Data is the Lifeline	Lifesaving Webcast Series: Where are you with Lifesaving in your Shelter? Your Data is the Lifeline Dr. Mike GreenbergThursday, October 4, 2018 Your data is a powerful tool for decision making. We partner with Shelter Animals Count and Humane Dash to bring you charts and graphs of your data, fast!	e,f,s
20181002	Blog	blog	Should animal organizations post the same content multiple times on Twitter?	Should animal organizations post the same content multiple times on Twitter? October 2, 2018 No animal organization wants to come across as spammy. In fact, on some social networks such as Facebook, posting too frequently will work against you. But on Twitter, more is better, and so is repeating yourself. Two years ago, Twitter gave accounts the ability to re-post — known on the platform as a re-Tweet, or…	f,s
20180928	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Veterinarian gives abandoned dog patience, trust and a home	#FeelGoodFriday: Veterinarian gives abandoned dog patience, trust and a home September 28, 2018 Dr. Julie Reck got a frantic call from her team at the vet hospital late one night. Someone had abandoned a dog in a crate in their alley — and the pup was terrified and wouldn’t come out of the crate. When Reck arrived at the clinic, she put patience and her Fear Free handling…	f,p,s,v
20180927	Blog	blog	Use these free or low-cost ways to thank your donors	Use these free or low-cost ways to thank your donors September 27, 2018 We know how important it is to acknowledge people who choose to donate their hard-earned money to your shelter or rescue or organization. But how can you do it in a cost-effective manner? In a recent Wired Impact blog post, the nonprofit website design company laid out some incentives nonprofits can offer their donors. But…	e,s
20180927	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Managed Intake and Restructuring the Budget	Million Cat Challenge: Managed Intake and Restructuring the Budget Mandy EvansThursday, September 27, 2018 In this Webcast, Mandy Evans will cover two topics: A panleukopenia outbreak, and how managed intake, housing changes and partnering with the community made all the difference.	e,f,s,v
20180920	Webcast	webcast	So, You Want Some Money? How to Apply for Maddie's Fund^® Innovation Grants	So, You Want Some Money? How to Apply for Maddie's Fund^® Innovation Grants Kelly Clardy and Amber EbyThursday, September 20, 2018 Do you have questions about Maddie's Fund^® Innovation Grants? During this informative webcast, you will hear a brief overview of the Innovation Grants, Maddie's Fund Grant Portal, and the application process.	f,s
20180920	Webcast	webcast	Million Cat Challenge: Yes, and....	Million Cat Challenge: Yes, and.... Seth Montgomery and Natalie CorwinThursday, September 20, 2018 Do you have 15 minutes to save more cats' lives? In this webcast, you'll discover how an open-admission municipal shelter and a nonprofit veterinary clinic worked together to lower cat intake at the shelter.	e,f,s
20180920	Article	article	Introducing a New Dog to Pocket Pets and/or Birds	Introducing a New Dog to Pocket Pets and/or Birds September 2018 Introducing a new dog to pocket pets and/or birds can be risky, and needs to be carefully planned and done slowly.	f,p,s
20180919	Article	article	Feeding Your New Dog	Feeding Your New Dog September 2018 Nutrition and the food you choose to feed your dog will have a big impact on their overall health and energy.	p,s
20180919	Article	article	What Do I Need? Training and Walking Supplies for Your New Dog	What Do I Need? Training and Walking Supplies for Your New Dog August 2019 Here are some basics that will help to be prepared for the best walks of your life with your new dog.	f,p,s
20180919	Article	article	Housetraining - Building Healthy Elimination Habits	Housetraining - Building Healthy Elimination Habits August 1, 2019 With a good plan, your new dog can quickly learn to use the outdoor bathroom area you establish.	f,p,s
20180919	Article	article	Play and Toys - Your New Dog's First Few Days	Play and Toys - Your New Dog's First Few Days September 2018 Play is a great way to release stress and tension, and a dog occupied with toys or games will also be a dog that isn't chewing on your personal belongings and furniture.	f,p,s
20180918	Blog	blog	Study: Nonprofit spay/neuter is good for people, pets and communities	Study: Nonprofit spay/neuter is good for people, pets and communities September 18, 2018 No one wants to see pets born who will end up homeless or unwanted. But in areas where veterinary practices are already facing a tough economic landscape, the opening of nonprofit spay/neuter clinics can feel threatening. Are those fears realistic? A new study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association suggests the…	e,p,s,v
20180914	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Soldier reunited with dog she rescued in Iraq	#FeelGoodFriday: Soldier reunited with dog she rescued in Iraq September 14, 2018 Who loves ya, baby? For this soldier, her husband and the dog she rescued in Iraq, the answer is clearly, “Everyone.” Not only did Sgt. Tracy McKithern greet her beloved dog, Erby, before greeting her husband, but her husband brought the dog to her and clearly had no other plan in mind. As for Erby,…	f,p,s
20180913	Webcast	webcast	Saving Cats: What Comes After a Million?	Saving Cats: What Comes After a Million? Dr. Kate Hurley and Dr. Julie LevyThursday, September 13, 2018 The intrepid co-founders of the Million Cat Challenge (MCC) dared to imagine reaching a tipping point for how cats are cared for in our shelters and communities, and reached their goal of saving 1 million cats a full year early. The Million Cat Challenge isn't done yet!	e,f,s
20180831	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Equal time for your brain on puppies	#FeelGoodFriday: Equal time for your brain on puppies August 31, 2018 Yes, we heard you. Loud and clear! After we explained the whole “neuroscience and kittens” thing as a powerful motivator for kitten fostering and adoption, we got the message that you want to know the same thing about puppies. Of course, we’d never fill your #FeelGoodFriday with gratuitous cuteness, so please believe us when we…	f,p,s
20180831	Video	video	LifeLine Animal Project's Pets for Life Program	LifeLine Animal Project's Pets for Life Program August 31, 2018	e,f,s
20180830	Blog	blog	How the Maddie’s Pet Assistant app helped this new adopter cope with a pooping puppy	How the Maddie’s Pet Assistant app helped this new adopter cope with a pooping puppy August 30, 2018 Tatiana Ware adopted Nigel, a 3-month-old puppy, from Valley Humane in Pleasanton, CA, during an adoption event. While Ware had lived with a dog before, she never had her own dog, let alone a puppy, so the potty training process was new for her. It was smooth sailing until Nigel decided to poop behind the…	e,f,s
20180824	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: What fostering kittens does to your brain	#FeelGoodFriday: What fostering kittens does to your brain August 24, 2018 Maybe you’re looking for an ally in your quest to get more people to foster kittens. Or maybe you want to foster or adopt a kitten of your own, but you need some reassurance that it’s a solid decision. Don’t worry; neuroscience has you covered! In this ultimate #FeelGoodFriday video, neuroscience Ph.D. candidate Shannon Odell…	f,p,s
20180823	Blog	blog	New crowdfunding platform helps pet owners and animal organizations raise money for vet care	New crowdfunding platform helps pet owners and animal organizations raise money for vet care August 23, 2018 Whether you are a shelter professional, rescue volunteer or pet owner, you’ve probably seen people crowdfunding for sick or injured pets. But how do you know it’s legitimate? Sometimes people post copies of their bills, but often you’re asked to simply take their word for it. That's where Waggle comes in. Waggle partners directly with…	e,f,p,s,v
20180821	Blog	blog	AVMA article lays out ways private practice veterinarians can help save homeless pets	AVMA article lays out ways private practice veterinarians can help save homeless pets August 21, 2018 A new article in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association says private practice veterinarians have the power to help end pet homelessness and euthanasia in their communities. Relations between private practice veterinarians and shelters/rescue organizations experience challenges in many communities. However, the influx of younger veterinarians combined with the explosive growth in the number…	p,s,v
20180817	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Who knew taming a feral kitten could be this cute?	#FeelGoodFriday: Who knew taming a feral kitten could be this cute? August 17, 2018 The question isn't, can feral kittens be tamed. The question is, how will you ever get anything done ever again instead of watching this video over and over and over? Meet Pistachio, a feral kitten with some seriously cute whiskers who came into his foster home dirty and, frankly, pretty annoyed. With some TLC, patience,…	f,p,s
20180816	Webcast	webcast	Join the #GetEmHomeChallenge!	Join the #GetEmHomeChallenge! Kelly DuerAugust 16, 2018 Is there a better feeling in the world than one of your shelter's long-stay animals finding a home? How about the feeling of receiving a grant? What if you could do both? You can, and in this free Maddie's Fund^® webcast, you'll find out how!	e,s
20180814	Blog	blog	Clicker training can reduce stress for cats in animal shelters	Clicker training can reduce stress for cats in animal shelters August 14, 2018 When shelter staff and volunteers talk about clicker training for cats, it’s mostly as a way to get the kitties to put their best paw forward for adopters. But what if it can be something more — even a tool to fight suffering and disease? That was the theory of researchers at Colorado State and North…	f,s,v
20180810	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Drive too fast, foster some kittens.	#FeelGoodFriday: Drive too fast, foster some kittens. August 10, 2018 Which would make your Friday feel better: A speeding ticket, or a kitten? That’s the premise of this cute PSA from the Brevard County, FL, Sheriff’s Office, promoting their foster program for orphaned kittens. A woman was going a little over the speed limit, and an officer pulled her over. He made her an offer…	e,f,p,s,v
20180807	Blog	blog	Should you invite a string quartet to your spay/neuter clinic?	Should you invite a string quartet to your spay/neuter clinic? August 7, 2018 Cats, it turns out, really like classical music. And when veterinarians played Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings (Opus 11)” while cats were being spayed, the feline patients were less stressed out than when listening to other types of music, or no music at all. In what might be unwelcome news for rock fans, the cats…	s,v
20180802	Blog	blog	How Maddie’s Pet Assistant can help with owner return prevention	How Maddie’s Pet Assistant can help with owner return prevention August 2, 2018 What if you could support your pet adopters and help prevent returns without having to put in a lot of extra effort or spend any money? Maddie's Pet Assistant (MPA), a tool that helps you provide support to adopters and foster caregivers, might be exactly what you need. What's more, it comes at no cost…	e,f,s
20180731	Blog	blog	Can something in the air treat fights between cats in the same family?	Can something in the air treat fights between cats in the same family? July 31, 2018 What if you could sprinkle magic fairy dust to reduce fighting between cats in a family? That would certainly help keep cats in their homes, and encourage people to adopt multiple cats, so we wish we could tell you magic anti-cat fight fairy dust was a thing. What we can tell you is there’s something…	f,p,s,v
20180724	Blog	blog	An adoption fee tweak that lets animal shelters help more pets	An adoption fee tweak that lets animal shelters help more pets July 24, 2018 What if you could reduce the time animals have to wait to find a forever home, while increasing adoptions and seeing your adoption revenue go up? This positive turn of events has been playing out this year at San Jose Animal Care Center (SJACC)– and the center says a newly-implemented strategy called "variable pricing" is largely…	e,s
20180720	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: The little animal shelter that could	#FeelGoodFriday: The little animal shelter that could July 20, 2018 When Sgt. Karl Bailey of the Seagoville, TX, police department was asked to take over the city’s animal shelter, he balked at first. He’d been a police officer for 22 years; what did he know about animal sheltering? Nothing, that’s what. But he finally agreed to do it under two conditions: It had to become…	e,p,s
20180719	Blog	blog	Tip: Create a ‘relaxation station’ for shelter dogs who need to chill	Tip: Create a ‘relaxation station’ for shelter dogs who need to chill July 19, 2018 Do you have a dog in your shelter who could use some time away from the noise and activity levels of the adoption floor? How about a dog who just needs a staycation? With some creativity and a little bit of extra space, you can create your own “relaxation station” for a stressed-out dog! The…	e,s,v
20180717	Blog	blog	How to clean and disinfect pet foster homes	How to clean and disinfect pet foster homes July 17, 2018 Your foster caregivers provide a warm and safe place for their foster pets, but do they know how to properly clean and disinfect their homes? This is especially important when there is a sick foster in the house. Everything from how to clean, why, when and supplies needed are discussed in this 17-minute Flash Class,…	f,s,v
20180712	Blog	blog	Innovative foster care for the win with Innovation Grants!	Innovative foster care for the win with Innovation Grants! July 12, 2018 We can't get ready for the next round of Innovation Grants without giving big congratulations to the grantees from last round, can we? Of course not! So, please join us in congratulating the 116 Innovation Grant recipients from April 2018! "The category was Innovative Foster Care, and we were thrilled to see so many organizations…	e,f,s
20180705	Blog	blog	How one animal organization uses Trello for dog foster management	How one animal organization uses Trello for dog foster management July 5, 2018 Austin Pets Alive! was putting in a lot of work each day to let its foster dog network know about its pups that need temporary homes. The rescue organization would send out daily foster pleas to roughly 2,000 recipients. With 300 to 400 dogs needing foster care at any given time, the group was sending 12…	e,f,s
20180703	Blog	blog	5 ways to start and grow your animal organization’s mailing list	5 ways to start and grow your animal organization’s mailing list July 3, 2018 As animal organizations struggle with Facebook’s increasingly restrictive algorithm, the need to make sure all your eggs aren’t in Facebook’s basket becomes more obvious. One of the often-neglected but best ways to accomplish that is by building and growing your own direct email capability — but how can you do that? While it’s been easy…	e,s
20180629	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Harvey makes his own dog adoption PSA	#FeelGoodFriday: Harvey makes his own dog adoption PSA June 29, 2018 Say you’re a dog named Harvey. Say you’re in the shelter. Say you want to grab the attention of adopters. Now, say you totally suspend all disbelief and imagine you’re a dog named Harvey who’s in a shelter and wants to grab the attention of adopters, and so you make your very own adoption promotional…	p,s
20180622	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Dog with cancer learns he’s getting adopted	#FeelGoodFriday: Dog with cancer learns he’s getting adopted June 22, 2018 This spotted dog had a rough start on life, including an accident that left him injured on the streets. Fortunately, the Maple Woods Veterinary Technician program in Kansas City, MO, took him into their adoption program, where he got all the veterinary care and love he needed. Sadly, he turned out to have cancer with…	f,p,s
20180621	Webcast	webcast	The Shelter's Role in Disaster Response	The Shelter's Role in Disaster Response Dr. Elise GingrichJune 21, 2018 Last year saw communities across the country devastated by hurricanes, wildfires, and mudslides. That leaves a simple question for every animal organization: Do you have a disaster plan? If the answer is no, or if you do but you're not sure it's up to date, please join us and the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) for The Shelter's Role in Disaster Response with Dr. Elise Gingrich, Supervising Veterinarian at Larimer Humane Society in Fort Collins, CO.	s,v
20180619	Blog	blog	Foster care saves lives when strep zoo hits animal shelter	Foster care saves lives when strep zoo hits animal shelter June 19, 2018 Streptococcus zooepidemicus, known more commonly as strep zoo, is one of the most fearful respiratory diseases that can strike a shelter dog. How did the dogs at the Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson, AZ, escape it? Thanks to the swift response of the shelter medicine team and loving foster homes! “This is a truly…	e,f,s,v
20180615	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: For a shelter dog, ‘life’s funny’	#FeelGoodFriday: For a shelter dog, ‘life’s funny’ June 15, 2018 Few cartoonists are as beloved among animal lovers as Patrick McDonnell, the artist behind the comic strip, “MUTTS.” This heartwarming PSA for the Shelter Pet Project was animated from McDonnell’s work by award winning animator Paul Fierlinger. It’s narrated by a lovable pooch named Mike, who found himself in a couple of unexpected situations… including…	f,p,s
20180614	Blog	blog	Help kittens shine with Kitten Kindergarten	Help kittens shine with Kitten Kindergarten June 14, 2018 What's cuter than one kitten learning manners? Several kittens learning how to "touch," "sit" and wear a harness with pride! After all, puppies have access to all sorts of classes, so why not kittens? By exposing kittens who are 16 weeks and younger to new experiences, they’ll be on their way to becoming confident and…	f,p,s
20180612	Blog	blog	Easy tip to get young adults to volunteer at your animal organization	Easy tip to get young adults to volunteer at your animal organization June 12, 2018 If you wish your shelter or rescue organization had more young people involved as volunteers, fosters, and supporters, then it’s time to let the dogs out… on a day trip, that is! Barbara Hutcherson recently told us about a happy and unexpected benefit of the day trip and short-term fostering program at the Lost Dog…	f,p,s
20180608	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: 10 signs you’re a crazy cat person	#FeelGoodFriday: 10 signs you’re a crazy cat person June 8, 2018 Do you have more photos of cats on your phone than people? Do you buy lint rollers in bulk? Do you have so many boxes lying around people might confuse your house for a recycling center? Congratulations! You’re probably a crazy cat person! That’s the scoop from Cat Man Chris, better known as the Dad…	f,p,s
20180605	Blog	blog	A free technology resource guide for your animal organization	A free technology resource guide for your animal organization June 5, 2018 Whether you made it to our technology session at Animal Care Expo last month or not, we have great resources to help you save more lives with the power of tech! The session pulled together a panel of experts in animal welfare technology: Dr. Sheila D'Arpino, Director of Research for Maddie’s Fund®; Lars Rabbe, Maddie's…	e,s
20180531	Blog	blog	2 simple ways to improve your kitten foster program	2 simple ways to improve your kitten foster program May 31, 2018 Cat Adoption Team has a pretty rocking foster program, with roughly 100 foster homes that care for nearly 1,000 kittens a year. So, when they dispense tips, we listen. During a webinar with ASPCApro, Kristi Brooks of Cat Adoption Team gave advice on how to strengthen your foster care program and make it more accessible…	f,s
20180525	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Shelter dogs on big, comfy chairs	#FeelGoodFriday: Shelter dogs on big, comfy chairs May 25, 2018 The only thing better than getting adopted is getting comfy in the meantime! That’s the likely opinion of these shelter dogs who are benefiting from the recent craze of putting armchairs into animal shelters so the pets can chill out in comfort. The chairs make the pets more appealing to adopters, too. It’s a classic…
20180517	Blog	blog	Heard it at Expo: Fun with foster care, Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy and more	Heard it at Expo: Fun with foster care, Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy and more May 17, 2018 If you ever wondered who put the “fun” in “Maddie’s Fund®,” the answer is simple: You! That was clear as you joined us at Animal Care Expo to play (Foster) Family Feud and learn about foster programs from the experts and each other. There were lots of laughs and lots of lessons, and it’s hard…	e,f,p,s,v
20180511	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Parents fake kids out with stealth dog adoption	#FeelGoodFriday: Parents fake kids out with stealth dog adoption May 11, 2018 When it is okay to lie to your kids? When you tell them you’re going shopping but it’s really a stealth pet adoption! These parents told their three kids they were going Christmas shopping, but they actually had arranged to meet a foster dog who was out on a field trip with her foster mom.…	f,p,s
20180510	Blog	blog	How to increase cat adoptions, improve morale and save money	How to increase cat adoptions, improve morale and save money May 10, 2018 Looking for a way to increase lifesaving and reduce costs? You may want to consider permanently lowering adoption fees. That’s exactly what Maria M. Benham, the then-President and CEO of Dubuque Regional Humane Society in Iowa did. As you’ll learn in their Maddie Talk Reducing Cat Adoption Fees Can Save Lives AND Expenses, the results…	e,s
20180508	Blog	blog	Study: Most adopters are happy with their new dogs and cats	Study: Most adopters are happy with their new dogs and cats May 8, 2018 While the pet adoption world is becoming more and more adopter-friendly, concerns about making sure the adoptions are successful still crop up fairly often. A just-published study conducted in an Australian shelter found that most adoptions are successful and most adopters are satisfied with their pet’s behavior, even when the newly-acquired pet was reported to…	e,f,p,s
20180504	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Cats. Bubbles. What more do we need to say?	#FeelGoodFriday: Cats. Bubbles. What more do we need to say? May 4, 2018 Stuck for ways to brighten the lives of the cats in your shelter, rescue organization or foster home? Think bubbles! Not only will bubbles make the cats happy, watching the cats play with the bubbles will make you happy, too! Just see what happened when Best Friends Animal Society turned the bubbles loose in their…	f,p,s,v
20180503	Blog	blog	Louisville shelter teams up with local police to get dogs out into the field… and adopted!	Louisville shelter teams up with local police to get dogs out into the field… and adopted! May 3, 2018 Looking for ways to get your shelter’s dogs out into the community so they can get seen by more potential adopters? Consider partnering with your local police department! That’s what Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) did after Stephanie Jackson got back from the Maddie’s® Medium and Large Adult Dog Foster Apprenticeship at Pima Animal Care…	e,f,p,s
20180501	Blog	blog	Study: Can foster field trips improve welfare in dogs?	Study: Can foster field trips improve welfare in dogs? May 1, 2018 Can just a few hours outside the shelter make a difference for a dog? Data from an ongoing study suggests foster field trips can help improve welfare in dogs, increase adoption chances and create other advantages for the organization caring for the dogs. Here’s the background: About a year ago, Austin Animal Center received a…	e,f,p,s
20180426	Blog	blog	Happy Birthday to the little dog who started it all!	Happy Birthday to the little dog who started it all! April 26, 2018 Yes, there was a real Maddie. She was a little dog born on April 26 many years ago. Today we celebrate her birthday. Maddie was part of Dave and Cheryl Duffield’s family for 10 years, and they founded Maddie’s Fund® to honor their sweet yet feisty and spirited dog. It’s the fulfillment of a promise…	e,f,p,s,v
20180420	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: 50 boxes. 2 cats. A-MAZE-ing!	#FeelGoodFriday: 50 boxes. 2 cats. A-MAZE-ing! April 20, 2018 We could tell you the reason we’re posting this is to suggest an inexpensive, effective form of enrichment for cats in homes, foster care, or animal shelters. While that’s accurate, it’s also kind of untrue… because the real reason we’re posting this is because it makes us so darn happy just to watch it. And…	f,p,s
20180417	Blog	blog	Study: Save 5 times more dogs, cut costs and improve health in your animal shelter	Study: Save 5 times more dogs, cut costs and improve health in your animal shelter April 17, 2018 Short of finding a magic wand, there’s really nothing better than foster care programs for boosting lifesaving, cutting costs and improving health in animal shelters. Unconvinced? Check out the results of a study just published in the peer-reviewed journal Animals, “Factors Associated with High Live Release for Dogs at a Large, Open-Admission, Municipal Shelter.” The…	e,f,s
20180410	Blog	blog	Getting to no-kill and staying there: One animal control agency’s story	Getting to no-kill and staying there: One animal control agency’s story April 10, 2018 Is achieving no-kill possible at an animal care and control facility? How about sustaining it? Brevard County Sheriff's office in Titusville, FL, proves both are possible, but it didn't happen overnight. In fact, it took about two years from when Sheriff Ivey and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office first took over animal services. Here’s what…	e,p,s
20180406	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Blind kitties playing like bosses	#FeelGoodFriday: Blind kitties playing like bosses April 6, 2018 Think life as a blind kitty would be hard or depressing? Nah! In fact, life for Petunia and Frito is all about the toys and games — ones that make noise, natch, so they can chase, catch, swat, run, and otherwise get the exercise and enrichment every kitty needs and deserves. Their swanky digs and…	f,p,s
20180403	Blog	blog	Softening line between fostering and adoption creates lifesaving opportunities for pets	Softening line between fostering and adoption creates lifesaving opportunities for pets April 3, 2018 A Virginia animal shelter is in the process of developing an official foster program. In the meantime, they’ve become creative in how they discuss options with potential adopters, staff and volunteers — and are getting more dogs into homes because of it! Dyanna Uchiek is Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator at Chesapeake Animal Services, in Chesapeake,…	e,f,s
20180329	Video	video	Cats are Not Small Dogs: Changing the Shelter System to Save More Cats	Cats are Not Small Dogs: Changing the Shelter System to Save More Cats Monica FrendenMarch 2018 A shelter system that was built for dogs is still the model applied to cats. As a result, 70% of cats who enter our nation's shelters each year are killed. What changes do we need to make in our industry, in our programs, and in our communities to change this?	e,f,s
20180329	Video	video	Community First: Alan Graham on Impact and Homelessness	Community First: Alan Graham on Impact and Homelessness Alan GrahamMarch 2018 In this keynote address, Alan Graham, founder and CEO of Mobile Loaves & Fishes and the groundbreaking Community First! Village, discusses the issues surrounding human homelessness and how our human institutions are much like those for animals.	e,p,s
20180329	Video	video	Creating and Growing a Dog Foster Network	Creating and Growing a Dog Foster Network Ann Lindholm and Kelly DuerMarch 2018 With a viable foster program it's possible to begin saving lives and transforming your community to no-kill, even if you don't have a shelter. Learn how to build a successful foster program that can grow with your organization.	e,p,s
20180329	Video	video	Essentials of Saving Big Dogs	Essentials of Saving Big Dogs Kristen Auerbach, Mike Kaviani, Clare CallisonMarch 2018 Experts present the essential programs, best practices, and core philosophies needed to start saving the big dogs in your communities. Think of this presentation as the key ingredients needed to move towards and achieve 90% for your community's dogs.	f,s
20180329	Video	video	Every Day, Every Dog - Let Them Play! The Impact of Play Groups	Every Day, Every Dog - Let Them Play! The Impact of Play Groups Aimee SadlerMarch 2018 It's more than just fun and games; play groups save lives! Aimee Sadler, Founder and CEO shares case studies and evidence that playgroups improve the quality of life of dogs and their caretakers.	s
20180329	Video	video	Fighting Fungus: Treat, Foster And Adopt Cats And Kittens With Ringworm	Fighting Fungus: Treat, Foster And Adopt Cats And Kittens With Ringworm Kristen HansenMarch 2018 Tens of thousands of cats are euthanized each year solely because they have been diagnosed with ringworm. This workshop provides you with information on how to identify, house, and treat cats infected with ringworm.	s,v
20180329	Video	video	Get Your Pit Bull-Type Dogs Adopted with the Canine Good Citizen Program	Get Your Pit Bull-Type Dogs Adopted with the Canine Good Citizen Program Carrie MorrisMarch 2018 Through a partnership with Best Friends Animal Society, Austin Pets Alive! embarked on a six-month pilot program to test the effectiveness of Canine Good Citizen Training on adoption rates. The results have been jaw-dropping!	f,s
20180329	Video	video	High Volume Cat Foster Program	High Volume Cat Foster Program Ashley MiddletonMarch 2018 Fosters often mean the difference between life and death for cats in the shelter. Austin Pets Alive's Cat Foster Manager discuss how to recruit foster homes, place cats in foster, and maintain a foster network.	f,p,s
20180329	Video	video	How Austin Did It - Roadmap to Saving More Lives	How Austin Did It - Roadmap to Saving More Lives Ellen Jefferson, DVM, Ryan Clinton, Lee Ann ShenefielMarch 2018 This presentation is designed to give you context about the obstacles, the challenges, the successes and the strategies that made Austin, TX the largest No Kill (counting all animals entering the shelter) City in America.	e,p,s
20180329	Video	video	Hurricane Harvey- Dealing with Distemper in the Midst of a Crisis	Hurricane Harvey- Dealing with Distemper in the Midst of a Crisis Ellen Jefferson, DVM and Carley Faughn, PhDMarch 2018 Contagious disease is always a threat to a shelter or rescue group but in the midst of a crisis, when you have make-shift housing and many hands in the pot, it can spread like wildfire.	s,v
20180329	Video	video	Maddie's Idea Lab: Saving Lives and Spreading Good Ideas	Maddie's Idea Lab: Saving Lives and Spreading Good Ideas Sheila Segurson D'Arpino, DVM, DACVBMarch 2018 Maddie's^® Idea Lab supports the implementation and assessment of innovative ideas that have a high likelihood of advancing lifesaving of dogs and cats, the utilization of foster care for dogs and cats or animal welfare leadership. Come to this lecture to find out what we've learned and how these ideas are saving lives.	e,f,p,s,v
20180329	Video	video	Overcoming Obstacles: Wisdom of the Warrior with David Meyer	Overcoming Obstacles: Wisdom of the Warrior with David Meyer David MeyerMarch 2018 How can you better motivate the public to take the actions you need them to take? David Meyer shows you how to use the subtle principles of Jiu Jitsu to build support and overcome obstacles in all aspects of life in this presentation.	e,f,p,s,v
20180329	Video	video	Saving All The Bottle Baby Kittens: From Nursery To Foster Presentation	Saving All The Bottle Baby Kittens: From Nursery To Foster Presentation Casandra MensingMarch 2018 Austin Pets Alive! (APA) has saved over 7,500 neonatal kittens since 2009. In this two-part presentation, you'll learn how to start and build a bottle baby nursery, plus how to create a foster network for neonates. This is part one: How to start and build a bottle baby nursery	f,s,v
20180329	Video	video	Saving All The Bottle Baby Kittens: From Nursery To Foster Presentation - Part 2	Saving All The Bottle Baby Kittens: From Nursery To Foster Presentation - Part 2 Gloria HudsonMarch 2018 Austin Pets Alive! (APA) has saved over 7,500 neonatal kittens since 2009. In this is a two-part presentation, you'll learn how to start and build a bottle baby nursery, plus how to create a foster network for neonates. This is part two: How to create a foster network for neonates.	f,s,v
20180329	Video	video	Shelter Pet Marketing is Not Adoption Counseling	Shelter Pet Marketing is Not Adoption Counseling Kristen Auerbach, Monica Frenden, Mike RyanMarch 2018 Marketing is about putting your best foot forward. Since pets don't know how to market, they need you to be the savviest marketer around to save their lives and give people the opportunity to fall in love. Come learn what works!	e,p,s
20180329	Video	video	Strategic Planning To No Kill - No Duplication Of Effort In Your Community Is Key	Strategic Planning To No Kill - No Duplication Of Effort In Your Community Is Key Ellen Jefferson, DVM, Brent ToellnerMarch 2018 This session is a step-by-step tutorial on focusing your work so that it is additive, not duplicative, or worse yet, inconsequential. We show you exactly how!	e,s
20180329	Video	video	Venturing Past 90: Who are the Last 10% of Dogs and How Do You Save Them?	Venturing Past 90: Who are the Last 10% of Dogs and How Do You Save Them? Mike Kaviani and Marian CannellMarch 2018 What should your shelter/community expect when you're ready to push past 90%? Come learn about "the last 10 percent", and the programs that are saving the dogs that have historically been deemed unsaveable.	e,f,p,s
20180327	Blog	blog	Study: How shelters can save more senior cats and dogs	Study: How shelters can save more senior cats and dogs March 27, 2018 Do you want to get more senior dogs and cats adopted? A new study reports that, to accomplish that goal, animal shelters and rescue organizations need to provide health care to pets already in the shelter, as well as veterinary support to help keep older pets in the homes they already have — whether it’s permanently,…	e,s,v
20180323	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Adopted pit bull’s makeup tutorials take YouTube by storm	#FeelGoodFriday: Adopted pit bull’s makeup tutorials take YouTube by storm March 23, 2018 YouTube has become the land of the beauty guru, with channels boasting from hundreds to many millions of followers earnestly explaining how best to highlight and contour the face, conceal flaws, and create the perfect brow look. But they all may as well shut down and give up, because Malachi the rescue pit bull has…	f,p,s
20180322	Blog	blog	Social media getting tough for animal organizations? Search may be filling the gap	Social media getting tough for animal organizations? Search may be filling the gap March 22, 2018 The term “SEO” — for "search engine optimization" — has an almost outdated sound to it in an era when many animal organizations have shifted much of their focus from the web to social media, particularly Facebook, to drive adoptions, donations and awareness. But as Facebook re-conceives how it delivers posts made by nonprofits to…	e,s
20180322	Webcast	webcast	Adult Cat and Kitten Fostering	Adult Cat and Kitten Fostering Jodi Osborne and Christina EllwoodMarch 2018 Whether you're looking to start a foster program at your shelter, or give a boost to an already-existing foster program, Maddie's Fund^® has a webcast series for you! On Thursday, March 22, 2018, at 9 PM Eastern, Charleston Animal Society Foster and Rescue Coordinators Jodi Osborne and Christina Ellwood will present a free Maddie's Fund webcast, Adult Cat and Kitten Fostering.	f,s
20180320	Blog	blog	How to keep interactions between foster dogs and children safe	How to keep interactions between foster dogs and children safe March 20, 2018 Have you considered fostering a dog, but have children and wonder if that’s a good fit? You can easily set your family up for success! Just follow a few simple guidelines and educate your children on how to properly interact with your new foster dog. These guidelines can found in our four-minute Flash Class, Keeping…	f,p,s
20180315	Blog	blog	Is it time to stop evaluating shelter dogs for food guarding?	Is it time to stop evaluating shelter dogs for food guarding? March 15, 2018 Research published last month suggests evaluating shelter dogs for food guarding doesn’t increase safety or reduce bites, and may result in lower adoption rates and increased euthanasia of dogs who are defined as “food guarders.” The behavior a dog shows in an animal shelter may not match the behavior she’ll show once in a home.…	f,s,v
20180315	Webcast	webcast	Adult Dog Fostering	Adult Dog Fostering Kristen AuerbachMarch 2018 Whether you're looking to start a foster program at your shelter, or give a boost to an already-existing foster program, Maddie's Fund has a webcast series for you! On Thursday, March 15, 2018, at 9 PM Eastern, Kristen Auerbach, Director of Animal Services at Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson, Arizona, will present a free Maddie's Fund webcast, Adult Dog Fostering.	e,f,s
20180309	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: 6-year-old boy is saving all the dogs	#FeelGoodFriday: 6-year-old boy is saving all the dogs March 9, 2018 This little boy is definitely every homeless dog’s best friend! Roman loves dogs and wants them to find homes. He wants that so much he makes adoption videos for them, showcasing their amazing qualities and explaining why adopting one of them would make your life better. In fact, we’re pretty sure if you just do…	f,p,s
20180308	Blog	blog	This animal organization donor ‘thank you’ message is the cat’s meow!	This animal organization donor ‘thank you’ message is the cat’s meow! March 8, 2018 Every animal shelter or rescue organization could use more money, right? One of the most important tools for the care and cultivation of donors is one that comes after they make their first gift: the thank you. Here’s how you can knock yours out of the park. Making sure a donor “thank you” email is…	e,s
20180308	Webcast	webcast	Foster Sleepovers: How Temporary Fostering Can Improve the Lives of Shelter Dogs	Foster Sleepovers: How Temporary Fostering Can Improve the Lives of Shelter Dogs Lisa Gunter and Kelly DuerMarch 2018 Whether you're looking to start a foster program at your shelter, or give a boost to an already-existing foster program, Maddie's Fund^® has a webcast series for you! This free webcast on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at 9 PM Eastern will show you how temporary fostering can improve the lives of shelter dogs.	f,s
20180308	Video	video	Canine Parvovirus and Community Outreach	Canine Parvovirus and Community Outreach PASPCAMarch 2018 Canine parvovirus is life threatening, highly contagious and takes a lot of care. ICU-level treatment can be out of reach for financially-challenged dog owners. This video shows dog owners to show them how to medically care for their parvo-afflicted dogs at home, while providing support and office visits at their outpatient care center.	p,s,v
20180306	Blog	blog	DNA test for ringworm can clear cats for adoption more quickly	DNA test for ringworm can clear cats for adoption more quickly March 6, 2018 A rapid DNA test lets animal shelters know with certainty that a cat or kitten is negative for ringworm, allowing those kitties to head straight out to the adoption floor or into foster care without concern that they might be contagious. The test considered the “gold standard” for diagnosing ringworm (Microsporum canis dermatophytosis) in cats is…	s,v
20180301	Blog	blog	Tips for working with local lawmakers on animal issues	Tips for working with local lawmakers on animal issues March 1, 2018 What is the single biggest mistake animal advocates can make when trying to work with lawmakers on animal issues in their communities? Ryan Clinton, who helped make Austin, Texas the largest no-kill city in the U.S., says this: “It’s for advocates to go to their city hall, make a presentation, be roundly ignored, and conclude…	p
20180301	Webcast	webcast	Foster Field Trips: A Gateway to Community Engagement in Getting Pets Adopted	Foster Field Trips: A Gateway to Community Engagement in Getting Pets Adopted Kelly DuerFebruary 2018 Whether you're looking to start a foster program at your shelter, or give a boost to an already-existing foster program, Maddie's Fund^® has a webcast series for you! In a free webcast on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at 9 PM Eastern, Foster Field Trips: A Gateway to Community Engagement in Getting Pets Adopted, you will learn how getting pets out of the shelter for even a few hours can create benefits for the pet, the community, and the adoption organization.	f,s
20180227	Blog	blog	It’s time for animal organizations to give Google My Business a look	It’s time for animal organizations to give Google My Business a look February 27, 2018 Is Google My Business a tool animal shelters and rescue organizations should explore? Absolutely, says Lindsay Layendecker, Senior Manager of Education and Outreach at the Jacksonville Humane Society. Google My Business is a free service that allows businesses, as well as nonprofits, to create customized information, posts, events, hours, and other features to accompany their…	e,s
20180223	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Shelter cats meet Broadway CATS, and the result is adoption!	#FeelGoodFriday: Shelter cats meet Broadway CATS, and the result is adoption! February 23, 2018 Is there anything you wouldn’t do to help a cat get a great home? How about singing and dancing? On Broadway? Fortunately, you don’t have to, because the cast of CATS, one of the longest-running shows in theater history and the only one about cats, did just that when they teamed up with the Shelter…	f,p,s
20180222	Webcast	webcast	The Optimal Time for Spay/Neuter: An Analysis of Critical Spay/Neuter Literature	The Optimal Time for Spay/Neuter: An Analysis of Critical Spay/Neuter Literature Philip Bushby, DVM, MS, DACVSFebruary 22, 2018 How can veterinarians and animal shelters understand the pros and cons of spay/neuter and determine the most appropriate age to perform these surgeries in male and female dogs and cats?	e,s,v
20180221	Blog	blog	This app can help take your pet foster program to the next level	This app can help take your pet foster program to the next level February 21, 2018 Could your shelter or rescue group’s foster program use a hand? Maddie’s® Pet Assistant (MPA) is a free app for mobile phones and tablets developed by Maddie’s Fund® to help animal shelters and rescue organizations provide support to, and communicate with, their foster families about the pets in their care. If you have a foster…	e,f,s
20180220	Blog	blog	Go all-in for pet foster care with this free webcast series	Go all-in for pet foster care with this free webcast series February 20, 2018 What are you doing on Thursday evenings in March? Whether you’re looking to start a foster program at your shelter, or give a boost to an already-existing foster program, Maddie’s Fund® has a webcast series for you! That’s right: We’re going all-in on foster care, including foster programs that have worked to get more dogs…	e,f,s
20180208	Blog	blog	How a Heroes and Hounds program can help your long-stay dogs get adopted	How a Heroes and Hounds program can help your long-stay dogs get adopted February 8, 2018 Did you know that having veterans work with long-stay shelter dogs is a win-win for both veterans and the dogs? That's exactly what Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley (HSTV) discovered when they launched their Heroes and Hounds program, pairing veterans with at-risk dogs who need a little special attention to get ready for adoption.…	e,f,p,s
20180206	Blog	blog	Involved in animal transport? These 5 tips will keep pets happy and healthy while on the move	Involved in animal transport? These 5 tips will keep pets happy and healthy while on the move February 6, 2018 Whether your animal organization does large-scale transport in or out of your area, or moves one animal at a time for out-of-state adoptions, keeping those pets from getting sick, experiencing stress, or spreading disease into the receiving shelter or community is critical. Transport of animals from areas with limited adoption opportunities to those where there…	e,s,v
20180201	Blog	blog	What animal organizations can do as Facebook makes changes	What animal organizations can do as Facebook makes changes February 1, 2018 Shelters, rescue organizations, and other nonprofits are asking about changes on Facebook. What can animal organizations do to keep getting their message out? Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has expressed concern that people are made unhappy when they’re bombarded with endless news stories and announcements from brands, media outlets and businesses on their personal Facebook feeds.…	e,s
20180131	Flash	flash	Treatment Station: Training for Care	Treatment Station: Training for Care Fear FreeFebruary 2018 Watch this short video on conditioning your foster pet to a treatment station to find out how to best utilize it to help you care for your foster pet.	f,s
20180131	Flash	flash	Basket Muzzle Training	Basket Muzzle Training Fear FreeFebruary 2018 Conditioning a dog to be comfortable wearing a muzzle is an important life skill. In this short video by Fear Free you can learn how to do exactly that.	f,s
20180130	Blog	blog	Study: Foster caregiver turnover and how your animal welfare organization can combat it	Study: Foster caregiver turnover and how your animal welfare organization can combat it January 30, 2018 Ever wonder why foster caregivers stop fostering? How can your organization increase retention? Maddie's Fund® set out to answer these questions by sponsoring a recent study at UNC Charlotte on foster care. The results, and what your organization can do about the problem, may surprise you. "The purpose of this study was to better understand…	e,f,s
20180126	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Who will #ADOPTABACHELOR, and who will go home?	#FeelGoodFriday: Who will #ADOPTABACHELOR, and who will go home? January 26, 2018 Are you looking for love? Obviously, the answer is to adopt a pet! Are you an animal shelter or rescue organization looking for homes for your pets? Obviously, the answer is to get more people to adopt a pet! It’s a total win-win! And that’s the secret to the guilty pleasure that is the dog…	p,s
20180123	Blog	blog	How frequently should animal organizations post to social media?	How frequently should animal organizations post to social media? January 23, 2018 It’s one of the most commonly asked questions about social media: How frequently, and at what times, should our shelter or rescue organization post to social media to get the best results for our animals? There are two ways to get the answer to that question. One is to post and carefully monitor the reach…	s
20180119	Flash	flash	Cleaning and Disinfection in Foster Homes	Cleaning and Disinfection in Foster Homes January 2018 During this short class your will learn ways to prevent the spread of disease if a pet in your home is already sick.	f
20180118	Flash	flash	Preventing the Spread of Disease in Foster Homes	Preventing the Spread of Disease in Foster Homes January 2018 In this short instructional class you will learn how you keep the foster pet from getting your own pets sick or vice versa, and more.	f
20180118	Flash	flash	How to Properly Navigate Adoption Events	How to Properly Navigate Adoption Events Rebound HoundsJanuary 2018 In this short video you will learn some tips for going to adoption events with your foster dog to give your foster exposure to potential adopters.	f
20180118	Flash	flash	House Training Your Foster Dog	House Training Your Foster Dog January 2018 Learn some easy methods to help in house training your foster dog in this short video.	f,s
20180116	Blog	blog	Cast of Broadways’ CATS sings out for shelter cats: ‘Let the memories begin today!’	Cast of Broadways’ CATS sings out for shelter cats: ‘Let the memories begin today!’ January 16, 2018 It’s easy to believe the stars of Broadways’s fifth longest-running shows ever (and the only one about cats) love cats. After all, without that feline inspiration, the iconic musical and the book of poetry it’s based on wouldn’t exist at all. Now they’ve partnered with the Shelter Pet Project to sing out for shelter cats!…	p,s
20180116	Research	research	Foster Teams: Coming Together to Get Pets Adopted	Foster Teams: Coming Together to Get Pets Adopted Dr. Steven RogelbergJanuary 17, 2018 Have you ever considered empowering teams of volunteers to work with foster caregivers to help foster pets find homes? Dr. Steven Rogelberg and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte are working with Maddie's Fund to implement foster teams at animal shelters and rescue groups in the U.S.	e,f,s
20180112	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Adopted dogs help their humans make a love connection	#FeelGoodFriday: Adopted dogs help their humans make a love connection January 12, 2018 A person is the best thing that can happen to a shelter pet — especially when that person’s body language is an endless source of entertainment for the pets! In this classic from The Shelter Pet Project, two adopted dogs observe their humans’ flirtatious encounter in the “People Park,” including his sweet moves and her…	p,s
20180109	Blog	blog	Ever wondered about barn cats and other working programs? This webcast is for you!	Ever wondered about barn cats and other working programs? This webcast is for you! January 9, 2018 Ever thought of starting a working cat program at your animal organization but are not sure where to start? You're not alone! If you didn’t make the live Working Cat Program webcast on December 14, it’s now available free on-demand. Watch at your convenience to learn the steps needed to implement a sustainable lifesaving program…	e,p,s
20180105	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Saving a kitten named Smush	#FeelGoodFriday: Saving a kitten named Smush January 5, 2018 A tiny little kitten with a cleft palate came into a Florida animal control shelter last summer. She wasn’t eating on her own, and needed to be syringe-fed every four hours. She had an upper respiratory infection and a bad case of ringworm. But this is Feel Good Friday, so of course, her story has…	f,p,s,v
20180102	Blog	blog	Georgia animal shelter tries anything – and everything! – to get pets adopted	Georgia animal shelter tries anything – and everything! – to get pets adopted January 2, 2018 From expanding shelter hours to Sunday hikes with dogs, Animal Ark Rescue (AAR) in Columbus, GA, isn't afraid to try new things, and it's paying off big time for the animals and the community. The shelter has been open for a little less than six years and boasts a 99 percent save rate for its…	e,s
20171229	Blog	blog	Hello, 2018! Let’s make it a great one for the animals	Hello, 2018! Let’s make it a great one for the animals December 29, 2017 While the year’s end can be a time for looking back, at Maddie’s Fund®, we’re looking ahead. Ahead to a time of continued positive change in our movement, as all of us build on the gains we’ve made and lessons we’ve learned about lifesaving — and making the lives of pets and their people better,…	e,f,p,s,v
20171228	Blog	blog	This New Year, resolve to start a ‘Dogs Day Out’ program at your animal shelter	This New Year, resolve to start a ‘Dogs Day Out’ program at your animal shelter December 28, 2017 A dog named Feathers at Southern Pines Animal Shelter (SPAS) in Mississippi kept getting overlooked by adopters. That is, until she went on a day outing with a volunteer. The organization thought she'd be the perfect dog to trial their new "Dogs Day Out" (DDO) program, and it turns out they were right. "Feathers is…	e,p,s
20171221	Blog	blog	Remembering Roo: Little dog leaves legacy of lifesaving	Remembering Roo: Little dog leaves legacy of lifesaving December 21, 2017 A little dog named Roo taught everyone at Maddie’s Fund a lot. She showed us what happens when courage meets compassion, demonstrated the power of taking chances, and wrote a new chapter in the story of saving lives. This valiant dog finished her work on earth this month, and the Maddie’s Fund family mourns her…	f,p,s,v
20171220	Blog	blog	People turn out in pajamas in the middle of the night after emergency dog foster plea	People turn out in pajamas in the middle of the night after emergency dog foster plea December 20, 2017 If you could use a great idea and some equally great news about just how much our communities want to help us save animals’ lives, here’s a #FalalaFoster story that will make your season bright! It comes from Morganne Struble of Lifeline Animal Project at Fulton County Animal Services in Georgia, which recently had a…	e,f,p,s
20171219	Blog	blog	Facebook announces it’s no longer taking a cut of donations made through the site	Facebook announces it’s no longer taking a cut of donations made through the site December 19, 2017 If you were hoping Facebook would put a nonprofit advertising program in your animal organization’s stocking this Christmas, you’ll be disappointed. But there’s a lot to love about what the social media behemoth just did to help charities, including animal nonprofits, raise money. Prior to last month, Facebook took a cut of 5 percent off…	e,f,p,s,v
20171215	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Save your marriage. Adopt a cat today!	#FeelGoodFriday: Save your marriage. Adopt a cat today! December 15, 2017 Every relationship has its ups and downs. Love grows cold. The toothpaste cap gets left off. It happens. What can you do? The Nevada Humane Society has the answer: CATalis, the cat adoption cure for romance that’s lost its spark. Side effects include euphoria… because cats are awesome. Once you know that adopting a cat…	f,p,s
20171214	Webcast	webcast	Working Cat Programs	Working Cat Programs Monica FrendenDecember 14, 2017 Why start a Working Cat Program? Because these cats have no other live outcome, and socialization of adult ferals is extremely difficult and resource intensive. The good news is working cat programs are inexpensive and easy to start, so you can begin saving more lives immediately!	e,s
20171212	Blog	blog	Study: Can a human drug help community cats experience less stress during TNR?	Study: Can a human drug help community cats experience less stress during TNR? December 12, 2017 Can you imagine how terrifying it must feel for cats who are trapped for sterilization and returned to their outdoor habitat, especially when the cat is not socialized to humans? And you probably don’t need to imagine how much stress pet cats can experience when taken to the veterinarian — if you’ve ever owned a…	s,v
20171201	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: A visit to the Austin Pets Alive! Kitten Nursery	#FeelGoodFriday: A visit to the Austin Pets Alive! Kitten Nursery December 1, 2017 Right next to the phrase “feel good” in the dictionary is a picture of a kitten. Knowing that, it wouldn’t be right not to share this video with you. It’s about the Kitten Lady’s visit to the Austin Pets Alive! Kitten Nursery, and it’s as sweet and inspiring as you’d expect any kitten video to…	f,p,s,v
20171128	Blog	blog	It’s a new era on Facebook; is your animal organization ready?	It’s a new era on Facebook; is your animal organization ready? November 28, 2017 It’s not your imagination: Facebook is getting tougher for animal welfare organizations, nonprofits, and anyone else who operates a Facebook page. While over the last several years Facebook has emerged as a vibrant platform for promoting pet adoption and reuniting lost pets with their people, recent and long-term changes on the service are making it…	e,s
20171114	Webcast	webcast	Behavioral Pharmacology in Shelter Settings	Behavioral Pharmacology in Shelter Settings Dr. Sara L. BennettNovember 14, 2017 Learn about common behavioral concerns and diagnoses in sheltered pets and what medications might be most appropriate for their conditions.	v
20171102	Blog	blog	No matter the struggles your animal organization is facing, you’re not alone	No matter the struggles your animal organization is facing, you’re not alone November 2, 2017 If you are working in animal welfare, it’s easy to think that the challenges faced by your community or your organization are unique — that you have to contend with problems, stakeholders, and circumstances other communities don’t. Amelia Monroe from Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) thought so, too, until she attended Maddie’s® Volunteer Management and…	e,s
20171031	Blog	blog	New canine vaccination guidelines for pets, shelter dogs	New canine vaccination guidelines for pets, shelter dogs October 31, 2017 When should you vaccinate your dog, and for what? How can shelters use vaccines to protect against outbreaks? And what about titer testing? The latest recommendations from a panel of veterinary experts, including a number of shelter medicine leaders, has the answers! The newest guidelines for canine vaccination have been published by the American Animal…	p,v
20171031	Video	video	How Numbers Can Tell Your Story - and Save Lives!	How Numbers Can Tell Your Story - and Save Lives! October 2017 Understanding the vital roles of data and transparency is fundamental to our efforts to save homeless pets. Here are three illustrative case studies of communities that have used data and transparency to increase lifesaving impact.	s
20171026	Blog	blog	How starting from scratch and thinking outside the shelter can get long-stay dogs adopted	How starting from scratch and thinking outside the shelter can get long-stay dogs adopted October 26, 2017 In this guest post, Kelly Duer, Maddie's® Foster Expansion Coordinator at Austin Animal Center, shares how The Ventura County Animal Shelter is getting all of their long-stay dogs adopted. Read the post, and then try some of the creative ideas for yourself! The Ventura County Animal Shelter was in a tight spot: The busiest time…	s
20171024	Blog	blog	How to ‘sell’ policymakers on innovative adoption fee promotions	How to ‘sell’ policymakers on innovative adoption fee promotions October 24, 2017 Many people in animal welfare have seen other communities have success with innovative pet adoption promotions including fee-waived or reduced-fee adoptions, and would like to try implementing them in their city. Sometimes that’s as simple as announcing a promotion, but municipal shelters may find political and administrative policymakers aren’t easily brought on board. Jeannette Peters…	e,s
20171019	Blog	blog	Arizona shelter adopts foster-centric model, Thanks to Maddie	Arizona shelter adopts foster-centric model, Thanks to Maddie October 19, 2017 Who says fostering at a shelter is just for puppies and kittens? That’s definitely not the case at Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) in Tucson, AZ, thanks to a first-of-its-kind grant from Maddie's Fund® for "A Foster Home for Every Pet." The three-year grant, totaling $573,536, was recently awarded to create a large-scale, high volume…	e,f,s
20171017	Blog	blog	Memphis shelter finds a stray pet’s family might be right ‘Nextdoor’	Memphis shelter finds a stray pet’s family might be right ‘Nextdoor’ October 17, 2017 Director Alexis Pugh of Memphis Animal Services made plenty of changes when she took over the shelter last year. One of the biggest was implementing a safety net program designed to keep pets with their families, and get lost pets back home. Maddie’s Fund® spoke with Pugh to find out more about the shelter’s innovative…	e,p,s
20171013	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: How a prison dog training program revolutionized lifesaving and changed lives	#FeelGoodFriday: How a prison dog training program revolutionized lifesaving and changed lives October 13, 2017 It’s hard to imagine that a story set in a prison is going to make you feel good, but this one will. In 2014, Karma Rescue in Southern California started Paws for Life, a training program at California State Prison – Los Angeles County. It was one of the first such programs for inmates serving…	p,s
20171012	Blog	blog	How an apprenticeship changed a shelter worker’s perspective on no-kill and large dog fostering	How an apprenticeship changed a shelter worker’s perspective on no-kill and large dog fostering October 12, 2017 Can a few days at an apprenticeship change your perspective on no-kill sheltering and foster care for large dogs? After attending Maddie’s® Medium and Large Adult Dog Foster Program Apprenticeship at Austin Animal Center, Patricia Zimmerman from Prince George’s County Animal Services in Maryland says it sure can. And it did. "It was amazing,” she…	e,f,s
20171012	Webcast	webcast	URI in Shelter Cats: It's Snot Inevitable!	URI in Shelter Cats: It's Snot Inevitable! Dr. Ann Enright and Dr. Cynthia KarstenOctober 2017 Recent research shows that upper respiratory infections in cats need not be as frequent as we once thought.	e,s,v
20171005	Blog	blog	How one municipal animal shelter is saving cats with ringworm, and you can, too!	How one municipal animal shelter is saving cats with ringworm, and you can, too! October 5, 2017 How can a municipal shelter create a successful, lifesaving ringworm ward — run 100 percent by volunteers, no less? It’s easy, with a little innovation and a lot of determination. That's exactly what Front Street Animal Shelter (FSAS) in Sacramento, CA, had when they applied for an Innovation Grant with us last year. Their goal…	e,f,s,v
20171003	Blog	blog	Research: Why people adopt shelter pets, and recommend adoption to others	Research: Why people adopt shelter pets, and recommend adoption to others October 3, 2017 In 2014, the Shelter Pet Project, an Ad Council public service advertising campaign promoting pet adoption and funded by Maddie’s Fund® and the Humane Society of the United States, conducted a research survey of 1,402 people to understand how to increase the number of pets acquired from animal shelters and rescue organizations. What can we…	e,f,p,s
20170928	Blog	blog	Study: Do shelter dogs benefit from short-term foster sleepovers?	Study: Do shelter dogs benefit from short-term foster sleepovers? September 28, 2017 Can a dog in your shelter benefit from just one sleepover with a foster? You bet, and we've got the research to back it up! A little over a year ago, Maddie's Fund® gave a grant to Carroll College to answer that very question, funding the first sleepover pilot study at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary…	e,f,p,s,v
20170927	Blog	blog	Cat Town debuts expanded adoption center to help save Oakland’s most vulnerable cats, Thanks To Maddie!	Cat Town debuts expanded adoption center to help save Oakland’s most vulnerable cats, Thanks To Maddie! September 27, 2017 October is a special month for America's first cat café, Cat Town in Oakland, CA. Not only is it the anniversary month of when they first opened their café space three years ago, but they'll also be celebrating the grand opening of their expanded adoption space! The Grand Opening will take place on Sunday, October…	e,p,s
20170926	Blog	blog	Study: What cats really don’t like in their litter box	Study: What cats really don’t like in their litter box September 26, 2017 When cats stop using their litter box, and they get a clean bill of physical health from their veterinarian, there’s one piece of advice that almost universally comes next: Keep your litter box clean. But what does that mean from the cat’s point of view? The smell of a cat box is probably the main…	f,p,s,v
20170921	Video	video	Introducing Your Foster Dog to Strangers Outside	Introducing Your Foster Dog to Strangers Outside Rebound HoundsSeptember 2017 When introducing a new person to your foster dog you always want to do your best to make it a safe and positive experience for everyone involved.	e,f,s
20170919	Blog	blog	4 fundraising tips your animal organization needs to know	4 fundraising tips your animal organization needs to know September 19, 2017 Pretend you don’t work for your animal organization, but just heard about it on Facebook. Maybe you read that there was an urgent need for funds to repair damage from a fire, or to buy a new spay/neuter van, or pay the veterinary expenses of an injured pet. Whatever the reason, click over to your…	e,s
20170914	Blog	blog	Lessons from a Maddie’s Kitten Nursery apprentice	Lessons from a Maddie’s Kitten Nursery apprentice September 14, 2017 What can you learn from kittens? For Kat Hamlin, cat adoption specialist for PetsConnect! in northern Indiana and southern Michigan, the answer is hands-on experience, lifesaving techniques and a new perspective. Her only complaint after attending Maddie's® Kitten Lifesaving Apprenticeship Program at Humane Society Silicon Valley? "I wish I could have stayed longer," she said. The…	f,s,v
20170914	Webcast	webcast	A Foster Home for Every Pet	A Foster Home for Every Pet Kristen AuerbachSeptember 14, 2017 Learn how to send adult pets to foster care and reduce costs of care, increase capacity for housing and get pets adopted faster and with better matches between the pet and the adopter.	e,f,s
20170912	Blog	blog	More jam-related marketing ideas for getting pets adopted	More jam-related marketing ideas for getting pets adopted September 12, 2017 In the literature of persuasion, the act of buying jam turns out to have a lot to tell us about getting more pets adopted. We’ve written before about the so-called “paradox of choice,” and how research on jam sales as well as cat adoptions suggested that having fewer, rather than more, pets on the adoption…	e,f,p,s
20170907	Blog	blog	Beauty in chaos: The inspirational on-the-ground support for Hurricane Harvey affected animals	Beauty in chaos: The inspirational on-the-ground support for Hurricane Harvey affected animals September 7, 2017 If you've paid attention to the news or our social media since Hurricane Harvey hit, you're likely aware of some of the awe-inspiring actions from shelters, rescue organizations and volunteers in the affected areas. After assessing the needs and committing $1 million to support those helping the animals, we sent a few of our own…	e,f,p,s,v
20170905	Blog	blog	How to get your community emotionally attached to your animal organization’s mission	How to get your community emotionally attached to your animal organization’s mission September 5, 2017 There is no animal shelter or rescue group that couldn’t use more fosters, volunteers, adopters, donors, board members and other supporters. Without them, the amount of lives these organizations can save is severely diminished. So, how do you break through the clamoring voices demanding people’s time and attention, and get them to choose you to…	e,s
20170831	Presentation	presentation	Humane Society Silicon Valley - Training Cat Volunteers Apprenticeship	Humane Society Silicon Valley - Training Cat Volunteers Apprenticeship August 2017 HSSV trains volunteers to interact with cats and kittens of all ages.	e,s
20170829	Blog	blog	The truth about free pet adoptions	The truth about free pet adoptions August 29, 2017 Once shunned, no-fee pet adoptions have really come into their own. It was once conventional wisdom in the animal shelter world that pets adopted for free would suffer at the hands of diabolical people lurking in the shadows just waiting to abuse them. Surely, we thought, people who get animals for free don’t value them,…	e,s
20170829	Presentation	presentation	Maddie's^® Matchmaker Apprenticeship at Austin Pets Alive!	Maddie's^® Matchmaker Apprenticeship at Austin Pets Alive! August 2017 Though emphasis on dogs as individuals and a commitment to knowing each dog as thoroughly as they can, Austin Pets Alive! eases the process for potential adopters and is able to find homes for even the most difficult to place dogs.	e,s
20170828	Presentation	presentation	Cat Town: Finding Great Homes for Hard to Place Cats	Cat Town: Finding Great Homes for Hard to Place Cats August 2017 Listen to Cat Town as they show you what has made them such a success and how you, too, can start a similar program in your community.	e,s
20170824	Webcast	webcast	Updates on Heartworm Disease Management for Animal Shelters	Updates on Heartworm Disease Management for Animal Shelters Brian DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVPAugust 24, 2017 In this presentation, Dr. Brian DiGangi will help attendees understand current practices and challenges to standard heartworm management guidelines in the shelter setting.	e,s,v
20170822	Blog	blog	Senior cats may soon outnumber kittens in animal shelters	Senior cats may soon outnumber kittens in animal shelters August 22, 2017 “Ramp up your medical programs for seniors, folks – soon enough you’ll be seeing far more of those than adoption age kittens.” Those words were posted by Karina King, Director of Operations for the Dakin Humane Society, on a Million Cat Challenge discussion forum. For communities at the height of their kitten season, the thought…	e,s,v
20170818	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Cat goes from the mean streets to ‘heaven in your lap’	#FeelGoodFriday: Cat goes from the mean streets to ‘heaven in your lap’ August 18, 2017 Imagine being a cold, scared kitty on the streets of a big city… then trapped and taken somewhere you don’t understand. Wait, you say. Isn’t this supposed to be “Feel Good Friday”? Why are you trying to make us cry? Olive’s story is part of a series created by Patrick McDonnell based on his endearing…	f,p,s
20170817	Blog	blog	MaddieTalk: How a shelter partnered with local vets to save orphaned kittens	MaddieTalk: How a shelter partnered with local vets to save orphaned kittens August 17, 2017 Can a partnership with local veterinarians save orphaned kittens’ lives? You bet, when they’re moved from foster care to local veterinary practices, where they’re provided with love, socialization and care. That's what the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin (HSSW) did, and they share how you can, too, in our latest MaddieTalk: Vet Pets! "We were struggling…	f,s,v
20170815	Blog	blog	The great big, amazing, underage kitten-raising bible for shelters, rescue groups and foster homes	The great big, amazing, underage kitten-raising bible for shelters, rescue groups and foster homes August 15, 2017 It’s no secret underage and orphaned kittens are at high risk even in the best of circumstances. Fortunately, there is a growing body of experience and resources aimed at helping animal shelters, rescue groups and foster homes give these little ones the best possible chance at a healthy life in a new adoptive home. At…	f,p,s,v
20170811	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Shelter dogs listen intently as children read to them	#FeelGoodFriday: Shelter dogs listen intently as children read to them August 11, 2017 Children and shelter dogs: It’s pretty much the definition of a feel-good story, right? Absolutely! That’s why we’re bringing you this heartwarming blast-from-the-past of one of the earliest news stories featuring young children reading to shelter dogs at the Humane Society of Missouri, featured on NBC Nightly News. Given recent research showing that both human…	p,s
20170811	Video	video	Heroes and Hounds: Innovative Lifesaving on the Home Front	Heroes and Hounds: Innovative Lifesaving on the Home Front Amy ButtryAugust 2017 Learn about returning veterans who have volunteered for the Heroes and Hounds Program as they work with at-risk dogs who need a little more special attention to get ready for adoption.	e,s
20170810	Blog	blog	How to help treat and prevent unwanted fleas at your shelter	How to help treat and prevent unwanted fleas at your shelter August 10, 2017 A young litter of puppies and their lactating leading lady arrive at your shelter with some uninvited guests: fleas! What do you do now? Don't fret; here are some useful tips from Chelsea Reinhard, DVM, MPH, Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Resident at Tufts University, to help protect your shelter's dogs and cats. Treat early and monthly…	v
20170810	Webcast	webcast	Managing a Feline Panleukopenia Outbreak in a Shelter	Managing a Feline Panleukopenia Outbreak in a Shelter Dr. Amanda DykstraAugust 10, 2017 Is your shelter's veterinary team ready to manage a feline panleukopenia outbreak? Learn how it's done in this presentation!	e,s,v
20170810	Webcast	webcast	Return-to-Field from an Animal Control Officer's Perspective	Return-to-Field from an Animal Control Officer's Perspective Tim ReederAugust 2017	e,s
20170808	Blog	blog	Resources to save shelter cats’ lives	Resources to save shelter cats’ lives August 8, 2017 The Million Cat Challenge is a partnership of Maddie’s Fund®, the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida, and the ASPCA®, formed to help shelters save the lives of 1 million more cats. It is based on five key initiatives which bring forward those approaches that have…	e,s,v
20170804	Flash	flash	Keeping Interactions between Foster Dogs and Children Safe	Keeping Interactions between Foster Dogs and Children Safe Rebound HoundsAugust 2017 By following a few simple guidelines and educating your children on how to properly interact with your new foster dog, you can keep your children and your foster dog safe, calm and happy.	e,f,s
20170804	Flash	flash	Introducing Your Shy Foster Dog to Strangers in Your Home	Introducing Your Shy Foster Dog to Strangers in Your Home Dogs Out LoudAugust 2017 Learn some helpful tools and techniques to make your shy foster dogs interactions with new people a good experience instead of something to fear.	e,f,s
20170804	Video	video	Open Selection: Putting Dogs and Cats on the Fast Track to Adoption	Open Selection: Putting Dogs and Cats on the Fast Track to Adoption Sarah ByerleyAugust 2017 How can you significantly reduce the length of stay for your dog and cat population and place them in quality homes faster? Find out here with an Open Selection program!	e,s,v
20170804	Video	video	FeLV/FIV Testing: Is it time for a policy shift?	FeLV/FIV Testing: Is it time for a policy shift? Dr. Erica SchumacherAugust 2017 Is automatically testing cats for FeLV/FIV the best course of action or use of available resources? Not necessarily, find out why in this short video.	e,s,v
20170803	Article	article	What is the Role of a Veterinarian in Animal Shelters? Editorial	What is the Role of a Veterinarian in Animal Shelters? Editorial Richard Avanzino2017 Shelter veterinarians need to do far more than spay/neuter.	e,f,p,s,v
20170803	Flash	flash	Helping Your Foster Dog be Comfortable Home Alone	Helping Your Foster Dog be Comfortable Home Alone Rebound HoundsAugust 2017 Some dogs can become stressed when being left home alone even to point of becoming destructive. Learn some tips on how to best prevent your dog from feeling anxiety when left home alone.	e,f,s
20170802	Flash	flash	Introducing Your Foster Dog to Cats	Introducing Your Foster Dog to Cats Rebound HoundsAugust 2017 Follow these simple steps and you can have your foster dog and your feline co-exist safely and peacefully.	e,f,s
20170731	Presentation	presentation	Humane Education - Shaping the Future for Animals	Humane Education - Shaping the Future for Animals Pam StonebreakerJanuary 2018 This presentation covers the basics of humane education, including considerations when launching a program, developing programs for different age groups.	s
20170731	Presentation	presentation	Fundamentals for the 21st Century Grant Seeker	Fundamentals for the 21st Century Grant Seeker Michael BarrettJanuary 2018 In this presentation, attendees learn about the distinguishing characteristics of the three types of grant makers - foundations, corporate funders and public charities -and why those differences matter.	e,s
20170731	Presentation	presentation	Hiring for Culture	Hiring for Culture Myles ChadwickJanuary 2018 Peter Drucker first said "Culture eats strategy for lunch" and since then, organizational culture has become a buzzword and a way of life for organizational development consultants.	s
20170731	Presentation	presentation	Animal Shelter Volunteer Management	Animal Shelter Volunteer Management Laura FrankJanuary 2018 Want to learn some of the ASPCA's best practices around volunteer management?	e
20170731	Presentation	presentation	Collaboration in the Animal Welfare Community	Collaboration in the Animal Welfare Community Tom GeroyJanuary 2018 Animal welfare organizations come in many shapes and sizes, each with its own mission, approach to addressing animal welfare issues, and varying resources.	e,s
20170731	Presentation	presentation	Parasitology: Common Intestinal Parasites of Cats and Dogs in Shelters	Parasitology: Common Intestinal Parasites of Cats and Dogs in Shelters Araceli Lucio-ForsterJanuary 2018 This presentation reviews common intestinal parasites of cats and dogs, their life cycles and transmission, diagnostic tests that can be done in a shelter setting and practical treatments for animals in shelters.	v
20170731	Presentation	presentation	Parasitology: Common Blood-borne Parasites of Cats and Dogs in Shelters	Parasitology: Common Blood-borne Parasites of Cats and Dogs in Shelters Araceli Lucio-ForsterJanuary 2018 This presentation reviews common blood-borne parasites of cats and dogs that may be of importance in a shelter setting.	v
20170731	Presentation	presentation	Orthopedic Surgery and Care in the Shelter	Orthopedic Surgery and Care in the Shelter Ursula Krotscheck, DVM, DACVSJanuary 2018 Shelters commonly encounter dogs and cats with orthopedic injuries. These cases may be challenging to manage, particularly when treatment options may be restricted by limited resources.	v
20170730	Presentation	presentation	Behavioral Pharmacology: Common Behavior Problems in Sheltered Dogs and Cats, Part 1	Behavioral Pharmacology: Common Behavior Problems in Sheltered Dogs and Cats, Part 1 Sara L. Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVBJanuary 2018 A variety of common behavior problems experienced by dogs and cats in sheltered situations. Part 1 shows examples of working with sheltered cats.
20170730	Presentation	presentation	Behavioral Pharmacology: Common Behavior Problems in Sheltered Dogs and Cats, Part 2	Behavioral Pharmacology: Common Behavior Problems in Sheltered Dogs and Cats, Part 2 Sara L. Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVBJanuary 2018 A variety of common behavior problems experienced by dogs and cats in sheltered situations will be presented. Part 2 shows examples of working with dogs in the shelter.	v
20170730	Presentation	presentation	Cardiology in the Shelter	Cardiology in the Shelter Darcy Adin, DVM, DACVIMJanuary 2018 Learn about anesthetic considerations for dogs and cats with suspected cardiac issues.	v
20170730	Presentation	presentation	Advanced Foster Program Management: Taking Your Foster Program to the Next Level	Advanced Foster Program Management: Taking Your Foster Program to the Next Level J. Scarlett KingsleyJanuary 2018 If you have an established shelter foster program, learn how to establish clear pathways and procedures for moving fosters in and out of the shelter; how to recruit fosters on the cheap, and much more!	e,s
20170730	Presentation	presentation	Setting Yourself Up for Success: Using Capacity for Care to Transform Your Shelter, Part 1	Setting Yourself Up for Success: Using Capacity for Care to Transform Your Shelter, Part 1 Stephanie Janeczko, DVM, MS, DABVPJanuary 2018 Understanding and operating within our capacity for care is a key foundational step in starting a positive cycle where we can provide a greater level of care for a greater number of animals using the resources we already have.	e,s,v
20170730	Presentation	presentation	Setting Yourself Up for Success: Using Capacity for Care to Transform Your Shelter, Part 2	Setting Yourself Up for Success: Using Capacity for Care to Transform Your Shelter, Part 2 Stephanie Janeczko, DVM, MS, DABVPJanuary 2018 Learn more about Setting Yourself Up for Success: Using Capacity for Care to Transform Your Shelter in Part 2.	e,s,v
20170730	Presentation	presentation	Dermatology in the Shelter: Recognition and Management of Common Conditions	Dermatology in the Shelter: Recognition and Management of Common Conditions Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, DABVP and Lena DeTar, DVM, DACVPMJanuary 2018 Learn about skin conditions that are some of the most common ailments of animals entering shelters in this quiz-show, case based presentation.	e,s,v
20170730	Presentation	presentation	Infectious Disease Outbreak Management	Infectious Disease Outbreak Management Lena DeTar, DVM, DACVPMJanuary 2018 Learn how to define an outbreak, what common types of diseases cause outbreaks in shelters, the shelter's ideal response to an outbreak, and more!	e,v
20170729	Presentation	presentation	Veterinary Psychopharmaceuticals and their Use in Shelter Medicine	Veterinary Psychopharmaceuticals and their Use in Shelter Medicine Sara L. Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVBJanuary 2018 Psychopharmaceuticals can be a helpful tool to manage and address behavior concerns in sheltered pets.	v
20170728	Video	video	Vet Pets!	Vet Pets! Brett FrazierJuly 2017 Learn how your shelter or rescue can save more cat and kitten lives through this unique, easy to implement program.	e,f,s
20170727	Blog	blog	Increase pet foster placement by 50 percent in six months? Yes, you can!	Increase pet foster placement by 50 percent in six months? Yes, you can! July 27, 2017 Can you use technology and innovation to increase your foster placement and gain more fosters? Absolutely. Just ask the team at the Arizona Humane Society (AHS), who applied for an Innovation Grant late last year. Their idea? To create a new online foster portal to help streamline their foster engagement as well as encourage more…	e,f,s
20170719	Blog	blog	Cat lovers: How well do you understand your cat?	Cat lovers: How well do you understand your cat? July 19, 2017 Did you know there are scent glands on cat paws? And, that when they scratch, they leave pheromones? If not, don't worry – you're not alone! Cat owner and lover Toni Alexander had no idea until she decided to learn how to speak cat with our free online Feline Communications course while passing the time…	f,p,s
20170714	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Injured, elderly street cat becomes foster dad for rescue kittens	#FeelGoodFriday: Injured, elderly street cat becomes foster dad for rescue kittens July 14, 2017 What happens when an ancient, battle-scarred community cat who can’t stand being handled but is injured and sick comes to live in a rescue group foster home? He starts fostering kittens! Here’s a very moving video of Mason meeting “his” first litter of kittens. He may not be too fond of the human race, but…	f,p,s
20170707	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Cats get happy in the ball pit!	#FeelGoodFriday: Cats get happy in the ball pit! July 7, 2017 We’re all about enrichment for sheltered pets at Maddie’s Fund. In fact, we’re also all about enrichment for pets in homes. And now that we mention it, we’re pretty into enriching the lives of the people who care for pets, too. That’s what so great about this video. It’s featuring a fantastic idea for fun…	f,p,s
20170706	Blog	blog	Secrets to recruiting great pet foster homes from Charleston Animal Society and ASPCAPro	Secrets to recruiting great pet foster homes from Charleston Animal Society and ASPCAPro July 6, 2017 Imagine how many lives your shelter or rescue organization could save if you had more foster homes. Try some of these tips from the Charleston Animal Society, and you may not have to imagine at all. In a webinar with ASPCAPro, Christina Ellwood and Jodi Osborne of the Charleston Animal Society (CAS) gave an overview…	e,f,s
20170706	Webcast	webcast	How Animal Shelters Can Save Lives and Lower Costs with Low and No-Fee Cat Adoptions	How Animal Shelters Can Save Lives and Lower Costs with Low and No-Fee Cat Adoptions Maria Benham and Aimee HeinrichJuly 2017 Want to save more cats, and money? Hear how Iowa's Dubuque Regional Humane Society decreased cat euthanasia by 82% and increased the cat adoption rate by 40%. By shortening length of stay, cat care costs were cut by over $100,000!	e,s
20170705	Presentation	presentation	Maddie's Clinic Apprenticeships at Austin Pets Alive!	Maddie's Clinic Apprenticeships at Austin Pets Alive! July 2017 In this presentation, learn how Austin Pets Alive! operates their medical clinics, and how you can set up a similar clinic in your organization.
20170628	Blog	blog	New app helps foster families at Almost Home Humane Society	New app helps foster families at Almost Home Humane Society June 28, 2017 Since launching Maddie's® Pet Assistant early last month, hundreds of shelters and rescue organizations across the country have expressed interest in bringing the app to their own foster and/or adoption programs. As with any new technology system or app, feedback is key to making sure it's doing what it was set out to do — in…	e,f,s
20170627	Blog	blog	Today’s veterinary students say they want to be tomorrow’s shelter veterinarians	Today’s veterinary students say they want to be tomorrow’s shelter veterinarians June 27, 2017 The next generation of veterinarians wants to care for shelter pets. In a recent market analysis published by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), private practice held onto its traditional top spot for career interest among current veterinary students. Shelter medicine, however, clocked in at number two. This represents a profound change from attitudes toward…	p,s,v
20170623	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Little three-legged Esther goes from shelter dog to office dog	#FeelGoodFriday: Little three-legged Esther goes from shelter dog to office dog June 23, 2017 Yikes! This little dog found herself in a shelter with a broken leg that hadn’t set properly. Two days after they amputated her leg, Craig Coryell of Maddie’s Fund® agreed to foster her for “a couple of days.” Care to guess what happened next? Little miss Esther blossomed with Craig, and he realized she was…	f,p,s
20170620	Blog	blog	Follow the Fellows: The first Maddie’s Executive Leadership Fellows begin their year-long journey	Follow the Fellows: The first Maddie’s Executive Leadership Fellows begin their year-long journey June 20, 2017 The future of animal welfare leadership is looking bright with leaders like Sheila Kouhkan, Miranda Hitchcock, Matt Chan and Sarah Humlie at the forefront. All four individuals work in animal shelters across the U.S. and have been selected as fellows for Maddie’s® Executive Leadership Fellowship program, an intensive professional opportunity for individuals committed to developing and…	e,s
20170616	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Builder creates indoor playland for his 15 rescue cats	#FeelGoodFriday: Builder creates indoor playland for his 15 rescue cats June 16, 2017 Everyone knows cats like to climb, perch and explore. That’s why California builder Peter Cohen decided to turn his home into the ultimate feline playhouse for his 15 adopted cats. It all began when he moved into his home and found it came complete with two outdoor cats. When one was killed by a car…	f,p,s
20170615	Blog	blog	Reducing animal surrender due to medical costs, #ThanksToMaddie!	Reducing animal surrender due to medical costs, #ThanksToMaddie! June 15, 2017 What if you could help keep pets out of the shelter and with their families by subsidizing veterinary care costs? That's exactly what Colorado’s Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) had in mind when they applied for an Innovation Grant earlier this year. "Their Innovation Grant was to help people surrendering their animals…	e,s,v
20170609	Flash	flash	Emergencies in Cats and Dogs (5 weeks and older)	Emergencies in Cats and Dogs (5 weeks and older) June 2017 Do you have questions about when to take your fostered dog or cat to the veterinarian, or is this an emergency? Find information in this presentation.	e,f,p,s,v
20170609	Flash	flash	How to Bottle Feed Kittens and Puppies	How to Bottle Feed Kittens and Puppies June 2017 Learn how the bottle feeding process is made much easier for foster caregivers with a good understanding of how to properly do each step.	e,f,p,s,v
20170609	Flash	flash	Kitten and Puppy Bottle Feeding Problems and Solutions	Kitten and Puppy Bottle Feeding Problems and Solutions June 2017 Problems such as not taking the bottle, weight loss, restlessness or crying are covered in this Flash Class.	e,f,p,s,v
20170609	Flash	flash	Transitioning Kittens and Puppies to Solid Food	Transitioning Kittens and Puppies to Solid Food June 2017 This class will make the weaning process easier, especially for foster caregivers who are trying to wean kittens or puppies for the first time.	e,f,s,v
20170609	Flash	flash	How to Stimulate an Orphaned Kitten or Puppy to Pee and Poop	How to Stimulate an Orphaned Kitten or Puppy to Pee and Poop June 2017 How is this done? How often should a kitten or puppy be stimulated? Learn this and more during this short flash class.	e,f,p,s,v
20170607	Blog	blog	From anxious to adoptable: An expansion of foster care using a Maddie’s Idea Lab Grant	From anxious to adoptable: An expansion of foster care using a Maddie’s Idea Lab Grant June 7, 2017 Do you have shy or anxious dogs in your shelter who you just know would benefit from being in a foster home and out of the shelter environment? That's exactly how the Anxious Dog Program (ADP) started at Longmont Humane Society in Longmont, Colo. The Anxious Dog Program expands the shelter’s foster program to include specially…	e,f,s,v
20170606	Blog	blog	Kitten season and canine flu: How to keep the summertime blues away from your animal shelter	Kitten season and canine flu: How to keep the summertime blues away from your animal shelter June 6, 2017 Summertime, and the shelter is crowded. That means it’s the season to prevent disease by helping keep pets from entering the shelter at all! Right now, there’s a confirmed outbreak of the highly contagious H3N2 strain of canine influenza virus (CIV) in Florida, Georgia and six other states, which is combining with kitten season to…	f,s,v
20170602	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: World-weary cat shares his wisdom with the family’s newly-adopted kitten	#FeelGoodFriday: World-weary cat shares his wisdom with the family’s newly-adopted kitten June 2, 2017 You’ve adopted a new kitten. How will your adult cat accept the new family member? Maybe things will go well between the little fluffbutt and your adult cat. Maybe not. But the odds would dramatically improve if your older cat could tell the youngster how it is. Share some feline wisdom. Explain how the world…	p
20170601	Blog	blog	Host a feline communication popcorn party, and help cats!	Host a feline communication popcorn party, and help cats! June 1, 2017 If you’d like your shelter and rescue group staff, volunteers, fosters and adopters — as well as cat loving community-members — to speak cat, it may be time to host a party to watch our free online course, Feline Communication: How to Speak Cat!, together! When you know how to read it, a cat's body…	f,p,s
20170531	Blog	blog	How pets can get adopted without ever going into a shelter	How pets can get adopted without ever going into a shelter May 31, 2017 What if there was a resource that would allow pets in need of a new home find adopters without ever going into a shelter? Increasingly, there is! When faced with life-altering circumstances, families can find keeping their pets impossible. Although no one who loves their pet wants them to enter a shelter, alternatives can be…	e,f,p,s
20170526	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Dog realizes people are the worst at hide and seek	#FeelGoodFriday: Dog realizes people are the worst at hide and seek May 26, 2017 This little dog is happy he got adopted. And he’s thrilled to have so many new toys to play with. But he does have one issue with his new mom. See, every day she picks up his toys. Every day she puts them in a basket. Every day, she’s overjoyed that he finds them. And…	f,p,s
20170525	Blog	blog	Want to keep your pet foster families happy – and get more of them? Here’s how!	Want to keep your pet foster families happy – and get more of them? Here’s how! May 25, 2017 How can you increase the number of foster families working with your shelter or rescue group without much work on the part of your organization? By implementing peer-to-peer support groups! In our latest Maddie Talk, Grow and Keep Your Fosters Happy with Peer Support Groups, Jenn Strickler of Pibbles and More Animal Rescue (PMAR) shows…	e,f,s
20170525	Webcast	webcast	House Fewer Cats, Save More Lives, Make Everyone Happy!	House Fewer Cats, Save More Lives, Make Everyone Happy! May 2017 How to save more cats!	e,s
20170523	Blog	blog	How to wean an orphaned kitten onto solid food	How to wean an orphaned kitten onto solid food May 23, 2017 Do you think your orphaned kittens are ready for solid foods, but aren’t sure how to make the switch? Orphaned kittens transition from formula to solid foods at about 3-4 weeks of age as their teeth start to come in. This change of diet can create a big mess for you, and tummy troubles for…	f,p,s,v
20170518	Blog	blog	Are your emails to supporters getting deleted or ignored? Here’s how to fix that	Are your emails to supporters getting deleted or ignored? Here’s how to fix that May 18, 2017 Animal shelters and rescue groups need to communicate with their supporters. That’s how you get more volunteers, foster homes and donations. While social media has taken a big slice out of the communications pie, direct email remains a powerful tool to reach people interested in your organization and its work for animals. But just as…	e,s
20170517	Blog	blog	Study: Video more effective than photos at getting dogs adopted	Study: Video more effective than photos at getting dogs adopted May 17, 2017 Is making a video of a dog in your shelter or rescue group worth the trouble? Absolutely, says a recent study published in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare. In the study, which was conducted in the UK, 735 people viewed video and photos of four shelter dogs: Two were Staffordshire Terriers, representing dogs who…	f,s
20170512	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Golf cart transports fearful dog to happiness!	#FeelGoodFriday: Golf cart transports fearful dog to happiness! May 12, 2017 Sometimes a golf cart is just a golf cart. And sometimes it’s a terrified dog’s ticket to ride. When Daphne came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, she was scared of everything. She was frightened of people, and wanted to hide all the time. But one day, her caregiver, John Sibley, encouraged her to jump up…	f,p,s,v
20170504	Blog	blog	Up your animal organization’s social media game with free guides from Nonprofit Technology Network	Up your animal organization’s social media game with free guides from Nonprofit Technology Network May 4, 2017 The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) has teamed up with nonprofit social media expert Debra Askanase to develop three free workbooks designed to help mission-driven organizations develop and implement a social media program for their organization. Askanase is the founder of digital consulting firm Community Organizer 2.0, specializing in online strategy and digital engagement for mission-driven…
20170502	Blog	blog	Using foster care to increase lifesaving in large dogs	Using foster care to increase lifesaving in large dogs May 2, 2017 Can you place medium and large dogs with behavioral problems in foster homes and see their behavior improve? Can those dogs eventually be adopted into permanent homes? And can all of that be done safely? Those were the objectives of a 22-month long study conducted by Fairfax County Animal Shelter in Virginia. The result? A…	f,s
20170428	Blog	blog	When a dog loves you, not even a traffic ticket can ruin your #FeelGoodFriday	When a dog loves you, not even a traffic ticket can ruin your #FeelGoodFriday April 28, 2017 Need a little self-esteem boost? Have doubts about your life choices, wardrobe or looks? Wish you could see yourself through the eyes of love? Los Angeles Animal Services recommends adopting a dog. Traffic officers everywhere agree, in this purely genius pet adoption promotion from 2007. So get out there and adopt, and have a #FeelGoodFriday…	f,p,s
20170427	Presentation	presentation	Shelter Medicine for Veterinary Support Staff at Charleston Animal Society	Shelter Medicine for Veterinary Support Staff at Charleston Animal Society April 2017	e,s,v
20170426	Flash	flash	Upper Respiratory Infection in Kittens and Cats	Upper Respiratory Infection in Kittens and Cats April 2017 Are you a foster caregiver of cats or kittens? Then there is a high chance that you might encounter upper respiratory infection in one or more of your fostered felines. Learn how to recognize the illness, and what to do about it.	e,f,p,s,v
20170426	Flash	flash	Emergencies in Kittens and Puppies (0-4 weeks)	Emergencies in Kittens and Puppies (0-4 weeks) April 2017	e,f,p,s,v
20170425	Blog	blog	Kennel cough can kill pet store puppies	Kennel cough can kill pet store puppies April 25, 2017 Add to the list of reasons to give to your family and friends on why they shouldn’t buy a pet store puppy: They can be particularly likely to develop severe or even fatal pneumonia if they contract kennel cough. Kennel cough is not a specific disease, but rather a complex of respiratory diseases affecting dogs,…	f,p,s,v
20170424	Video	video	Grow and Keep Your Fosters Happy with Peer Support Groups	Grow and Keep Your Fosters Happy with Peer Support Groups Jenn StricklerApril 2017 See how a peer support program in your organization can promote community, build caregiver skills, and ultimately save more lives!	e,f,s
20170421	Blog	blog	Little dog helps big football star have a #FeelGoodFriday — and forever, too!	Little dog helps big football star have a #FeelGoodFriday — and forever, too! April 21, 2017 When the now-Los Angeles Rams were still the St. Louis Rams, star player Rodger Saffold let his soft side show in a heartwarming pet adoption PSA for the Animal Protective Association of Missouri. Co-starring with Saffold was Popeye, a little dog who gave the big guy some advice on acting — and a whole lot…	f,p,s
20170419	Blog	blog	What happens to pets after they go to their permanent or temporary homes? There’s an app for that!	What happens to pets after they go to their permanent or temporary homes? There’s an app for that! April 19, 2017 Congratulations! You've finally found the perfect home for little Scruffy who's been in your program for ages. It was love at first sight and you can just feel it's going to be a success. But a few days after Scruffy gets home, his adopter is concerned about some odd behavior. Scruffy's adopter feels lost and…	f,s,v
20170418	Blog	blog	How a shelter medicine Masters program helped this non-veterinarian save lives!	How a shelter medicine Masters program helped this non-veterinarian save lives! April 18, 2017 Nina Stively wanted to increase welfare and lifesaving for shelter animals. She also believed it was crucial to the goal that the level of professionalism in the sheltering field rise. When she heard about the Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program online Masters in shelter medicine, she knew that was how she’d make both goals a reality…	e,s,v
20170413	Video	video	Reducing Cat Adoption Fees Can Save Lives AND Expenses	Reducing Cat Adoption Fees Can Save Lives AND Expenses Maria M. BenhamApril 2017 Want to decrease euthanasia rates of cats, increase adoptions, AND save big money in yearly expenses?	e,s
20170411	Blog	blog	Study: Animal shelter managers may not understand what shelter veterinarians can do	Study: Animal shelter managers may not understand what shelter veterinarians can do April 11, 2017 When you think of a veterinarian working in an animal shelter, what do you imagine they do there? For many shelter managers who participated in a recent study, that answer is “perform spay/neuter surgery.” However, shelter veterinarians and shelter medicine can play a much larger role in an animal shelter, providing expertise on disease prevention…	e,v
20170407	Blog	blog	New partnership making 1 million a modest ambition for shelter cats	New partnership making 1 million a modest ambition for shelter cats April 7, 2017 B.J. Rogers is vice-president of ProLearning for the ASPCA. Earlier this year he wrote a post about the power of working together—and about collaboration as a key to increased impact. In this guest post, he's sharing news of a brand-new partnership whose aim is just that. Nothing like getting to walk the walk! In an…	p,s
20170406	Webcast	webcast	Feline Influenza Outbreak in New York City	Feline Influenza Outbreak in New York City Dr. Sandra NewburyMarch 2017 When Avian Influenza H7N2 infected cats in a New York City animal shelter, it was the first outbreak of its kind, and the first documented case of cat-to-cat transmission. Learn about the response and the outcome for the cats that were infected.	e,s,v
20170405	Video	video	Treating Upper Respiratory Disease in Shelter and Rescue Cats	Treating Upper Respiratory Disease in Shelter and Rescue Cats Dr. Mary MarcotteApril 2017 Upper respiratory disease in shelters and rescues is a major medical problem seen in cats. Learn easy, simple ways to prevent and treat URI in cats.	e,f,s,v
20170404	Blog	blog	Embracing kennel enrichment at your shelter can save lives	Embracing kennel enrichment at your shelter can save lives April 4, 2017 Could something as simple as enrichment in a dog’s kennel or run play a key role in saving more lives? Absolutely, says Kristen Auerbach, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer at Austin Animal Center. In her guest blog post, Auerbach shares the power of kennel enrichment in reducing kennel stress and improving quality of life for dogs, and how…	e,s,v
20170330	Blog	blog	Study: Pet store puppies have more aggression, anxiety, and house-soiling problems	Study: Pet store puppies have more aggression, anxiety, and house-soiling problems March 30, 2017 There’s an important tool to help in the fight against puppy mill puppies sold through pet stores: They’re more likely to be aggressive with their owners, strangers and other dogs. They’re also more fearful and suffer more from separation anxiety. In a study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association and led…	p,s
20170330	Webcast	webcast	Small Changes, Big Results for Cats	Small Changes, Big Results for Cats Mike Keiley and Bryn Conklin RogersMarch 2017 Learn how making a few small, easy-to-implement changes can spiral into more programs, lower intake and decrease euthanasia at an open admission adoption center.	e,s
20170329	Blog	blog	Setting a shy dog up for success	Setting a shy dog up for success March 29, 2017 How do you approach your shy foster dog for the first time? And how can you prepare your family for when you bring the dog home? Knowing how to handle these situations can go a long way toward setting your foster dog up for success — and that’s exactly what you’ll learn in our new…	f
20170328	Blog	blog	How a dog named Patty sparked a lifesaving revolution for dogs with behavior challenges	How a dog named Patty sparked a lifesaving revolution for dogs with behavior challenges March 28, 2017 Are there dogs in your shelter or rescue who you honestly think can’t be adopted because of behavior problems? There might be a simple solution — and if it works for them, they’ll have a dog named Patty to thank. Kristen Auerbach, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer at the Austin Animal Center, told Patty’s story…	f,s
20170322	Blog	blog	Once a victim of horrific abuse, a dog named Caitlyn leads the way in saving other animals	Once a victim of horrific abuse, a dog named Caitlyn leads the way in saving other animals March 22, 2017 No matter where you live, you probably remember hearing the heart-wrenching story (and photo) of the staffie-mix dog found with her muzzle taped shut. Her name is Caitlyn and her story of survival went viral, shining a light on animal cruelty. Nearly two years after she was found that day in Charleston, SC, Caitlyn has…	p
20170321	Blog	blog	Shelter medicine changes everything for influenza cats in New York City – and beyond	Shelter medicine changes everything for influenza cats in New York City – and beyond March 21, 2017 When hundreds of cats in the New York City Animal Care and Control shelters tested positive for avian influenza last year, everyone involved set their only goal — saving the cats’ lives. That was a goal they reached, thanks to shelter medicine and the power of collaboration. “The NYACC did not want to euthanize a…	e,p,s,v
20170316	Blog	blog	Will your great animal lifesaving idea succeed? Here’s how to know before you get in too deep	Will your great animal lifesaving idea succeed? Here’s how to know before you get in too deep March 16, 2017 Have you ever had a great idea for a program at your shelter or rescue, spent valuable time and resources to implement it, only to find out a short time later that consumers didn't respond to it? What went wrong? And more importantly, how can you prevent it from happening next time? In this guest…	e
20170315	Flash	flash	Low Stress Cat Transport	Low Stress Cat Transport March 2017 These low stress techniques can be useful for staff or volunteers transporting cats between shelters, as well as for fosters bringing their cats to and from adoption events, veterinary appointments or other locations.	e,f,p,s,v
20170314	Blog	blog	The kitties went down to Georgia – and their lives were saved!	The kitties went down to Georgia – and their lives were saved! March 14, 2017 Madi R. Hawkins, Director of Habersham County Animal Care & Control in Georgia, loves cats. She especially loves being in charge of a shelter that’s committed to saving them — even though it hasn’t always been that way. “The polices in place when I first started, especially in regards to feral cats, were heartbreaking,” she…	e,p,s
20170313	Flash	flash	Introducing Your Foster Dog to Strangers in Your House	Introducing Your Foster Dog to Strangers in Your House Rebound HoundsMarch 2017 This short video, on introducing your foster dog to a stranger at your house, will demonstrate easy and ultimately rewarding steps to help your foster dog greet new people in a safe and relaxed manner.	e,f,p,s
20170313	Flash	flash	Bringing Your Shy Foster Dog Home	Bringing Your Shy Foster Dog Home March 2017 To help start a foster family of a shy dog get off on the right foot, er paw, this short video will provide helpful tips for bringing your foster dog to your house for the very first time.	e,f,p,s
20170301	Blog	blog	Study: Audiobooks outperform music at reducing stress in shelter dogs	Study: Audiobooks outperform music at reducing stress in shelter dogs March 1, 2017 By now you’ve probably seen the research showing dogs in shelters are quieter when they’re listening to soft rock, reggae, and (at least for short periods) classical music. You may have seen programs where children come in and read to shelter dogs. So here’s the question: Do dogs like listening to audiobooks? The answer is…	e,f,p,s,v
20170215	Blog	blog	Use social media to get more foster homes for big dogs	Use social media to get more foster homes for big dogs February 15, 2017 Can you save 44 large dogs’ lives in 14 days through the power of social media? Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) did just that, and in this recording from the 2015 Best Friends National Conference, Faith Wright tells you how you can, too! In Foster Faster: Growing Your Dog Foster Program, Wright says the trick is…	e,f,s
20170209	Blog	blog	Adopted pets are rescued by love, saved by shelter medicine	Adopted pets are rescued by love, saved by shelter medicine February 9, 2017 If you’ve adopted a pet from an animal shelter or rescue group, you know how powerful the bond is that exists between the pet and their human family. You’re also probably aware of the efforts made by shelter and rescue staff and volunteers to make sure you and your pet found each other. What you…	p
20170208	Blog	blog	Advances in pet databases can help your shelter or rescue group get more pets adopted	Advances in pet databases can help your shelter or rescue group get more pets adopted February 8, 2017 The technological revolution of the last 25 years has had a profound impact on the animal welfare industry. Things we now take for granted, like websites that display our organizations' services and adoptable pets, pet-search databases such as Petfinder.com and Adopt-a-Pet.com, more robust and easy to use animal sheltering software solutions, and the rise of…	e,s
20170207	Webcast	webcast	Best Practice Strategies for Redefining Animal Sheltering	Best Practice Strategies for Redefining Animal Sheltering Dr. Sara PizanoFebruary 2017 Hear a fresh perspective with regards to the way animals may enter the shelter and key practices that help the most leave alive, all by working smarter, not harder.	e,v
20170206	Presentation	presentation	Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (PASS)	Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (PASS) January 2017 How wonderful would it be if you could prevent animals from ever coming into your shelter in the first place?	e,s
20170203	Presentation	presentation	Starting a Parvo Program	Starting a Parvo Program February 2017 Learn about Austin Pets Alive! Parvo ICU Program and how they treat between 300-500 parvo positive dogs yearly with a survival rate of 85-90%.	e,s,v
20170203	Presentation	presentation	Shelter Hospital Program at PSPCA	Shelter Hospital Program at PSPCA February 2017 In this short presentation, learn how the PSCPA runs their Shelter Hospital Program and a little about what makes it a success.	e,v
20170202	Blog	blog	One easy way to reduce a pet’s length of stay at your shelter	One easy way to reduce a pet’s length of stay at your shelter February 2, 2017 What can reduce a pet's length of stay in your shelter or rescue from 43 days to 14 days? A great adoption photo. Maddie’s Fund® has just launched Maddie Talks, a series of short (less than 10 minutes) motivational "Ted Talk" like videos created by animal welfare professionals and meant to provide inspiration and equip…	f,s
20170202	Presentation	presentation	Surefire Ways to Start and Grow a Volunteer Program	Surefire Ways to Start and Grow a Volunteer Program January 2017 Are you interested in learning how to grow, implement and inspire a volunteer program at your shelter or rescue?	e,s
20170202	Presentation	presentation	Pet Retention Program - St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center	Pet Retention Program - St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center February 2017 Learn how to assist your community members in finding alternative paths for their pets other than shelter surrender.	e,s
20170201	Blog	blog	Engaging teens to help expand your current foster program	Engaging teens to help expand your current foster program February 1, 2017 Whether you have a well-established foster program or are just getting started, one question always remains: How can you get more fosters? Faith Wright tackles this question and provides innovative actionable ideas in her presentation of Foster Faster: Growing Your Dog Foster Program at the American Pets Alive! 2015 conference. One of her ideas? A…	e,f,s
20170131	Blog	blog	When a kitten dies of FIP, what should shelters do about the rest of the litter?	When a kitten dies of FIP, what should shelters do about the rest of the litter? January 31, 2017 Animal shelters dread it: the death of a single kitten in a litter from feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). How much risk are the littermates at of becoming ill? Should they be kept in isolation from other cats, and if so, for how long? Should they be adopted out? If so, when? And what do you…	e,s,v
20170126	Blog	blog	How getting over your fear of ‘technology’ will save animals’ lives	How getting over your fear of ‘technology’ will save animals’ lives January 26, 2017 When you hear the word “technology,” do you think it has nothing to do with your efforts to save animals? Does the word itself leave you cold? Next month, Maddie’s Fund® CIO Lars Rabbe will be launching a series of posts on how technology is the missing link in finding homes and habitats for the…	e,f,s,v
20170125	Blog	blog	Shelters and rescue groups: Do you know the ideal length for increasing reach of a Facebook post?	Shelters and rescue groups: Do you know the ideal length for increasing reach of a Facebook post? January 25, 2017 Animal adoption organizations can add this to the “conventional wisdom is often wrong” list: Shorter posts aren’t always better on Facebook — at least, depending on your definition of “short.” Facebook is a powerful tool allowing shelters and rescue groups to get pets adopted, recruit foster homes and volunteers, reunite lost pets with their families…	e,s
20170123	Webcast	webcast	How Your Animal Shelter Can Save Cats by Helping People	How Your Animal Shelter Can Save Cats by Helping People Rachel D. K. FinneyJanuary 2017 innovative programs that allowed each cat in need of help to receive the exact services that individual cat -- and that cat's human caretakers!	e,s
20170120	Video	video	Photos of Shelter Pets are Their Voices - Make Them Sing!	Photos of Shelter Pets are Their Voices - Make Them Sing! Tim YeaglinJanuary 2017 Taking a great adoption photograph and giving your homeless pets a voice isn't difficult or time-consuming and doesn't need expensive gear.	e,f,s
20170119	Blog	blog	Need fresh ideas for your animal welfare communications? Go talk to a neighbor!	Need fresh ideas for your animal welfare communications? Go talk to a neighbor! January 19, 2017 Ever wonder why your pet adoption listings fail to generate the interest you expect? Why your fundraising appeals fall flat? Why you aren’t getting much traction in social media for your shelter or rescue group? Maybe it’s time to get out of the animal welfare bubble and understand how your messages are coming across to…	e,f,s
20170119	Webcast	webcast	Time to Stop Playing the Breed ID Game	Time to Stop Playing the Breed ID Game Kristen Auerbach and Caitlin QuinnJanuary 2017 Ending the guessing game of assigning breed labels to shelter dogs will increase adoptions and make better matches between pets and people. Find out what the research says in this webcast!	e,s,v
20170119	Flash	flash	Taking the Temperature in Kittens and Puppies	Taking the Temperature in Kittens and Puppies January 2017 Taking a temperature in a kitten or puppy is a great way to help gauge the overall health of your young foster pet.	e,f,s
20170119	Flash	flash	Playing with your Foster Dog	Playing with your Foster Dog January 2017 Playing is a great way to bond and get to know your foster dog.	e,f,s
20170119	Flash	flash	Fostering and Socializing Unsocial Kittens	Fostering and Socializing Unsocial Kittens January 2017 The good news is that many unsocialized kittens can learn to not only tolerate interaction with humans but even enjoy it.	e,f,s
20170119	Presentation	presentation	Feline Communication: How to Speak Cat & Understand Cat Behavior	Feline Communication: How to Speak Cat & Understand Cat Behavior Dr. Susan Krebsbach and Dr. Laurie PeekJanuary 2017 Knowing how to read a cat's body language can tell us volumes about what he or she is trying to say to us. This can aid in providing better care and deepening the bond of friendship with our feline companions.	e,f,p,s,v
20170118	Flash	flash	Harmful Non-Productive Suckling in Orphaned Neonatal Kittens	Harmful Non-Productive Suckling in Orphaned Neonatal Kittens January 2017 Harmful non-productive suckling in your foster kitten can be a potentially life-threatening problem.	e,f,s
20170117	Blog	blog	Remembering Lynda Foro, hero of the early No Kill movement	Remembering Lynda Foro, hero of the early No Kill movement January 17, 2017 Lynda Foro, who in 1995 created the original No Kill Conference, passed away on December 27, 2016. Foro was an animal lover and not part of the humane movement when she first heard of the concept of “No Kill” in 1992. After visiting an animal sanctuary and educating herself on what was then only a…	e,p,s,v
20170112	Blog	blog	Procrastinators wanted: How animals benefit when everyone gives from their strengths	Procrastinators wanted: How animals benefit when everyone gives from their strengths January 12, 2017 It turns out procrastinating pays off for animal welfare workers — and so does getting everything done on time! In a blog post published last year by ASPCAPro, Julie Morris discussed her own “pre-crastination” — the fact that she gets everything done not just on time, but early. That’s usually what we think of when…	e,s
20170111	Blog	blog	One simple mistake to avoid when applying for a grant	One simple mistake to avoid when applying for a grant January 11, 2017 Applying for a grant can be overwhelming — so overwhelming some animal shelters or rescue organizations miss out on money for reasons that can easily be avoided. Like this one: During Maddie’s Fund’s last innovation grant application period, we had over 400 applicants, but awarded grants to only 67 recipients. The reason wasn’t lack of…	e,s
20170110	Blog	blog	Through a cat’s nose: How understanding smell can keep cats in homes and reduce stress in shelters	Through a cat’s nose: How understanding smell can keep cats in homes and reduce stress in shelters January 10, 2017 Most of us know dogs put a lot of store in how things smell, their noses are legendary for their sniffing ability. It’s not as widely known that the smells in a cat’s environment are a critical part of what makes a cat feel safe and free of stress, whether the cat is living in…	f,p,s,v
20170103	Blog	blog	Study: The effect of declawing on litter box use in multi-cat households	Study: The effect of declawing on litter box use in multi-cat households January 3, 2017 Problems related to urinating and defecating outside the litter box and living with more than one cat are among the top reasons people surrender cats to a shelter. Is that worse for cats who have been declawed? The average number of cats per cat-owning household is 2, indicating that multi-cat households are very common in…	s,v
20161227	Blog	blog	Treating feline herpes: Getting it right	Treating feline herpes: Getting it right December 27, 2016 Feline herpesvirus is probably one of the most common causes of feline respiratory disease. How can animal shelters and rescue groups best treat it? In a recent study published in the August 2016 issue of American Journal of Veterinary Research, authors looked at the anti-viral drug famciclovir. Because of unique characteristics of the drug itself,…	v
20161215	Blog	blog	3 apps to help your shelter or rescue create more sharable graphics	3 apps to help your shelter or rescue create more sharable graphics December 15, 2016 Working with a shelter or rescue group, you likely know the power of a good, sharable photo or graphic on social media. But most people in the animal welfare industry do not have a background in photography or graphic design. If you can find a volunteer or staff member with the skill, fantastic — but what…	s
20161215	Presentation	presentation	Senior and Hospice Foster Program	Senior and Hospice Foster Program December 2016 Find out how you can help senior dogs find foster homes and new adoptive homes, as well as providing hospice care through fostering.	e,f,p,s,v
20161215	Presentation	presentation	Robust Dog and Cat Foster Program	Robust Dog and Cat Foster Program December 2016 Learn about the Charleston Animal Society foster program	e,f,p,s,v
20161215	Presentation	presentation	Opitmizing Volunteer Engagement	Opitmizing Volunteer Engagement December 2016	e,f,p,s
20161215	Presentation	presentation	Medium and Large Dog Fostering Program	Medium and Large Dog Fostering Program December 2016 Do you have problems finding adopters or foster homes for medium or large adult dogs? Want to learn more about how to successfully use a foster care program?	e,f,p,s,v
20161214	Blog	blog	How one Aha! Moment while driving led to a lifesaving idea for community cats	How one Aha! Moment while driving led to a lifesaving idea for community cats December 14, 2016 It was an ordinary day as Stacy LeBaron was driving down the road, listening to one of her favorite podcasts about business and financials. Then it struck her – an Aha! Moment, out of nowhere. Her realization? There should be a podcast for community cats. LeBaron had been looking for a way to enhance the…	e,f,p,s,v
20161213	Blog	blog	The way shelters handle and care for cats can improve their adoption chances	The way shelters handle and care for cats can improve their adoption chances December 13, 2016 Can something as simple as more frequent cleaning of food bowls and changing of water in a shelter cat’s housing get them adopted more quickly? A study soon to be published in the peer-reviewed journal Applied Animal Behaviour Science suggests that it is. The study was conducted in Austria, where it’s illegal for shelters to…	s,v
20161208	Blog	blog	Is your pet adoption group making this terrible website mistake?	Is your pet adoption group making this terrible website mistake? December 8, 2016 Forget where’s Waldo; where’s your shelter or rescue group? If you’re like most people, you have Facebook and other social media connections all over — former colleagues, people you went to school with, connections you made online, friends who moved away, family in other states or even other countries. Now, consider these questions: Does your…	e,s
20161207	Webcast	webcast	Helping Shelter Pets find Health, Happiness and Homes with Fear Free	Helping Shelter Pets find Health, Happiness and Homes with Fear Free Dr. Marty BeckerNovember 2016 Learn why fear is the worst thing a social species can experience, and how it causes permanent damage to the brain.	e,s,v
20161206	Blog	blog	Good intentions can go very wrong when you find a lost pet	Good intentions can go very wrong when you find a lost pet December 6, 2016 Mary Kennedy Withrow, a staffer at the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, arrived at the shelter recently and found a woman standing outside with a gorgeous German Shepherd. She said she had found the dog running down her street, and wanted to have her scanned. “I would have kept her, but my other dog didn’t seem…	p
20161129	Blog	blog	How joining in the Seventh Annual Celebrate Shelter Pets Day can help more pets find homes	How joining in the Seventh Annual Celebrate Shelter Pets Day can help more pets find homes November 29, 2016 People are seven times more likely to adopt a pet from a shelter or rescue group if they know someone who has. Here’s how you can be that someone! Thursday, December 1, 2016, is the Seventh Annual Celebrate Shelter Pets Day, an event started by our funded Shelter Pet Project to get the friends and…	e,f,p,s
20161123	Blog	blog	What Sherri Franklin’s CNN Hero of the Year nomination means for senior dogs and rescue animals everywhere	What Sherri Franklin’s CNN Hero of the Year nomination means for senior dogs and rescue animals everywhere November 23, 2016 When Sherri Franklin started Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, she not only wanted to rescue senior dogs, but also change the way the world perceived and treated them. Just nine short years later, with over 4,200 senior dogs saved, and a nomination for CNN's Hero of the Year award, it's safe to say she's done just that.…	f,p,s
20161122	Blog	blog	Taking the fear, anxiety, and stress out of animal shelters: Is it possible?	Taking the fear, anxiety, and stress out of animal shelters: Is it possible? November 22, 2016 In 2009, veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker attended a presentation where veterinary behaviorist Dr. Karen Overall said something that changed his life: “Fear is the worst thing a social species can experience, and it causes permanent damage to the brain.” “I’d always thought of myself as a particularly compassionate veterinarian,” he said. “I had been exposed…	v
20161117	Blog	blog	Pinterest analytics for animal shelters and rescue groups	Pinterest analytics for animal shelters and rescue groups November 17, 2016 Does your animal organization use Pinterest? If not, it might be time to try. And if you try, be sure to use Pinterest’s analytics to make sure you’re getting results that will make your time on the site worthwhile for your organization and for the animals. Most rescue groups and animal shelters use Facebook, and…	s
20161115	Blog	blog	Study: How much space do shelter cats need to be happier, more playful, and less stressed?	Study: How much space do shelter cats need to be happier, more playful, and less stressed? November 15, 2016 Shelter cats are happier, more playful, friendlier with each other, and less stressed when they have more room — 4 square meters, or 43 square feet, per cat, to be precise. In a study published in the June 2016 issue of Applied Animal Behaviour Science, Swedish researchers tested the play, mutual grooming, and inter-cat aggressiveness…	s,v
20161109	Webcast	webcast	Two Webcasts: Creating Public Policy on Community Cats & Putting Theory into Action	Two Webcasts: Creating Public Policy on Community Cats & Putting Theory into Action Dr. Sara Pizano and Cameron MooreNovember 2016 Are you an elected official of a community struggling with too many cats in your animal control system? This webcast, designed for elected officials, will help you learn how other municipalities have managed these issues successfully on the public policy and public relations levels.	e,p,s
20161106	Presentation	presentation	Finding Their Way Back Home: Increasing Return to Owner Rates	Finding Their Way Back Home: Increasing Return to Owner Rates Bob Goddard and Kathy PobloskieFebruary 2017 Learn how these organizations are leading the way towards a centralized, national database where shelters, vet clinics, volunteers and the public can all share the same lost and found pet listings.	e,f,p,s,v
20161106	Presentation	presentation	Saving Parvo Positive Puppies	Saving Parvo Positive Puppies Dr. Alexis Bardzinski and Jordana MoerbeFebruary 2017 Learn about APA!'s parvo treatment protocols, testing, decontamination, and volunteer participation.	e,s,v
20161106	Presentation	presentation	Data: Why It Is Critical to Success and How to Keep Up with It - Part 1	Data: Why It Is Critical to Success and How to Keep Up with It - Part 1 Lindsay O'GanFebruary 2017 Learn how data can improve the care of your animals and provide you with vital reporting necessary to improve your organization.	e,s,v
20161106	Presentation	presentation	Data: Why It Is Critical to Success and How to Keep Up with It - Part 2	Data: Why It Is Critical to Success and How to Keep Up with It - Part 2 Lindsay O'GanFebruary 2017 Learn how data can improve the care of your animals and provide you with vital reporting necessary to improve your organization.	e,s,v
20161106	Presentation	presentation	Reducing Cat Intake	Reducing Cat Intake Jordan CraigFebruary 2017 Learn how the Austin Animal Center (AAC) saves more than 95% of cats.	e,s,v
20161106	Presentation	presentation	Hospice for Cats and Dogs	Hospice for Cats and Dogs Clara K. Showalter and Jessica MarshFebruary 2017 Learn how Austin works to save the last few hard to place seniors through the use of specialized hospice foster homes for dogs and cats.	e,f,p,s,v
20161106	Presentation	presentation	Shelter Photography: Creating Pet Celebrities	Shelter Photography: Creating Pet Celebrities Nicole Del CastilloFebruary 2017 Learn the importance of good quality images and how easy it is to create these images using these techniques.	e,f,s
20161106	Presentation	presentation	No Cat Left Behind: How to Get Special Needs Cats Adopted	No Cat Left Behind: How to Get Special Needs Cats Adopted Monica FrendenFebruary 2017 Learn how to place special needs cats through innovative programs, marketing, and adopter support.	e,f,s,v
20161105	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising: Startup and Beyond - Part 1	Fundraising: Startup and Beyond - Part 1 Maggie LynchJanuary 2017 Learn what you will need to raise funds effectively when you're a new or relatively small organization.	e
20161105	Presentation	presentation	Lifesaving Programs for Shelters	Lifesaving Programs for Shelters Scott GiacoppoJanuary 2017 Is your shelter's policies saving lives or costing them? This session shows how one shelter underwent a complete transformation with one goal in mind, to save lives.	e,s
20161105	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising: Startup and Beyond - Part 2	Fundraising: Startup and Beyond - Part 2 Maggie LynchJanuary 2017 Part two of this workshop covers issues faced by organizations as they grow larger, diving deeper into the details of creating an overall funding strategy.	e,s
20161105	Presentation	presentation	Getting a Busy Journalist's Attention	Getting a Busy Journalist's Attention Arin GreenwoodJanuary 2017 Hear tips on how you can get your shelter or rescue stories told.	e,s
20161105	Presentation	presentation	Savings Lives with No Budget and Partnering to Spread No-Kill: The Kirby Animal Shelter Story	Savings Lives with No Budget and Partnering to Spread No-Kill: The Kirby Animal Shelter Story Christie BanduchJanuary 2017 Learn how a shelter in Kirby, Texas went from a 6% live release rate to over 90%.	e,s
20161105	Presentation	presentation	Using Social Media to Maximize Your Lifesaving Potential	Using Social Media to Maximize Your Lifesaving Potential Kristen AuerbachJanuary 2017 In this session, you'll learn 15 must-know rules for maximizing your lifesaving potential with social media.	e,s
20161105	Presentation	presentation	Innovative Fostering: Saving More Dogs with Behavioral Challenges - Presentation	Innovative Fostering: Saving More Dogs with Behavioral Challenges - Presentation Kristen AuerbachFebruary 2017 Learn proven methods that will help you save 90% or more of dogs with behavioral problems.	e,f,p,s,v
20161105	Presentation	presentation	Lifesaving Animal Control Policies	Lifesaving Animal Control Policies Lee Ann Shenefiel, April Moore, Maria AlvaradoFebruary 2017 Learn how to leverage limited resources to engage the community in animal welfare and keep people and pets safe.	e,s
20161105	Presentation	presentation	Matchmaking - Working with Adopters and Pets to Increase Adoptions	Matchmaking - Working with Adopters and Pets to Increase Adoptions Ryan PlunkettFebruary 2017 Learn about how this program develops and maintains cutting-edge initiatives aimed at decreasing dog length of stay and improving the success rate of adoptions.	e,s,v
20161105	Presentation	presentation	Making Technology Work for You: How Smart Decisions Can Save Lives And Money	Making Technology Work for You: How Smart Decisions Can Save Lives And Money Greg LucasFebruary 2017 How properly managing data will save you more money.	e,s,v
20161105	Presentation	presentation	Best Friends Society's Legislative Work to Save Them All	Best Friends Society's Legislative Work to Save Them All Richard Angelo, Jr., Lee Greenwood and Elizabeth OreckFebruary 2017 How legal issues affect you and ways you can help change things for animals.	e
20161104	Presentation	presentation	Getting to No Kill: How Austin Did It	Getting to No Kill: How Austin Did It Dr. Ellen Jefferson and Ryan ClintonJanuary 2017 Hear the presenters review the decisions that were made, the communication used, the committees that were formed, the work that was divided up and the strategy that brought the City of Austin to no-kill.	e,f,p,s,v
20161104	Presentation	presentation	Advancing the No-Kill Movement through State and Local Politics	Advancing the No-Kill Movement through State and Local Politics Brenda CollierJanuary 2017 Learn how you can make a difference by advancing the No-Kill movement in your area through local and state politics.	e
20161104	Presentation	presentation	Lifesaving on a Dime with ACT! Ohio	Lifesaving on a Dime with ACT! Ohio Steffen BaldwinJanuary 2017 Hear how Act! Ohio is able to save neglect cases, advocate for "pitbulls" and educate both officers and children.	e,s,v
20161104	Presentation	presentation	Breed Restrictions in Housing - Panel Discussion	Breed Restrictions in Housing - Panel Discussion Tawney Hamond, Scott Giacoppo, Lindsey OrtizJanuary 2017 The panel covers how breed restrictions impact "pitbull" terriers and what can be done to remove or bypass the restrictions.	e,s
20161104	Presentation	presentation	Let's Keep Community Cats in the Community Where They Belong	Let's Keep Community Cats in the Community Where They Belong Alice Burton and Scott GiacoppoJanuary 2017 This workshop will help you reduce your intake and euthanasia numbers while helping you focus on increasing your adoption and live release rate.	e,s
20161104	Presentation	presentation	Removing Breed Labels: It's Easier Than You Think	Removing Breed Labels: It's Easier Than You Think Kristen Auerbach and Tawny HammondFebruary 2017 Most of the dogs entering the shelter should be identified as mixed breeds.	e,s
20161103	Blog	blog	Are we really supposed to stop assessing behavior in shelter dogs?	Are we really supposed to stop assessing behavior in shelter dogs? November 3, 2016 Did a recent study really suggest animal shelters stop evaluating dogs for temperament and adoption? Not exactly. The study, authored by Dr. Gary J. Patronek of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts and Janis Bradley of the National Canine Research Council, was published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior in August. Its central…	e,s,v
20161102	Blog	blog	How to put your skills to work for the animals	How to put your skills to work for the animals November 2, 2016 If you want to help animals but don't have the time to physically volunteer at your local shelter or rescue organization, what can you do? Look no further than your resume! There are plenty of ways you can help just by utilizing your natural talents. Whether you're a tech-savvy social media maven, an introverted writer,…	p,s
20161101	Blog	blog	It may be time to say goodbye to breed labels on all shelter dogs	It may be time to say goodbye to breed labels on all shelter dogs November 1, 2016 There’s renewed interest in identifying shelter dogs not by breed but by their physical and personality traits. What’s prompted that, and is it an idea whose time has come? The idea itself isn’t new. Some adoption organizations did away with breed labels long ago, with some simply calling them “All American Shelter Dogs.” In fact,…	e,f,p,s,v
20161027	Blog	blog	It’s a Happy MaddieCam Birthday on National Cat Day!	It’s a Happy MaddieCam Birthday on National Cat Day! October 27, 2016 One of our favorite days – National Cat Day – is just around the corner this Saturday, October 29! Along with bringing attention to cats who need homes, this holiday also marks the one-year anniversary of MaddieCam, where we decided to stream live from Cat Town, America's first cat café. Today, MaddieCam streams live from…	p,s
20161027	Webcast	webcast	Integrating Volunteers into Your Animal Shelter Programs and Culture	Integrating Volunteers into Your Animal Shelter Programs and Culture Paula FasseasOctober 2016 Could your animal shelter use 5,000 volunteers?	e,s
20161025	Blog	blog	How not knowing what you don’t know hurts animals	How not knowing what you don’t know hurts animals October 25, 2016 Is not knowing what we don’t know hurting the animals in our care? Recently, APSCAPro published a blog post, “We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know.” It was about how shelter dogs pegged as having “behavior problems” often didn’t have those same behaviors in a foster home. They turned out to be shelter-specific behaviors, and…	e,s
20161018	Blog	blog	Got community cats? Best Friends has a book for you – free!	Got community cats? Best Friends has a book for you – free! October 18, 2016 Community cats: If you’ve got them, Best Friends wants to help. They’ve written a book covering everything from the ABCs to the rocket science of community cat management, and they’re giving it away as a free download! Topics covered include: The history of the TNR movement The importance of leadership Who in your community is…	e,p,s,v
20161013	Blog	blog	Don’t think about the animals: How inspiration comes when you’re not paying attention	Don’t think about the animals: How inspiration comes when you’re not paying attention October 13, 2016 Why would we tell you not to think about the animals? Because as counter intuitive as it may seem, you’ll probably find that spending less time thinking how to do a better job helping animals and more time doing and thinking about nothing in particular can create space for the very insight you need to…	e,s,v
20161013	Presentation	presentation	San Francisco SPCA Ringworm Program (SPORE)	San Francisco SPCA Ringworm Program (SPORE) October 2016 Managing ringworm in homeless pet populations is easier than you think, if you're equipped with a plan and the right tools.	e,s,v
20161011	Blog	blog	The winners of our #ShowUsYourFoster contest have been chosen!	The winners of our #ShowUsYourFoster contest have been chosen! October 11, 2016 We asked and you answered! Thanks to everyone who entered our #ShowUsYourFoster contest. Hundreds of entries poured in, making it that much more difficult for our celebrity judges to choose a winner. So much so that we had to extend the deadline for them, and chose 9 runners-up of both dogs and cats! Drumroll it’s…	f,p
20161010	Presentation	presentation	Austin Pets Alive! Neonatal Kitten Nursery Program	Austin Pets Alive! Neonatal Kitten Nursery Program October 2016 Learn how to start and build a neonatal kitten nursery, and how to care for these bottle babies in your home.	e,f,p,s,v
20161006	Blog	blog	Study: Do DNA breed tests help dogs get adopted?	Study: Do DNA breed tests help dogs get adopted? October 6, 2016 People, even veterinarians and animal shelter workers, are notoriously poor at identifying dog breeds. What’s more, there’s a growing trend to stop identifying shelter dogs by their breed at all. A recent study at Berkeley Animal Care Services in California took a look at whether or not obtaining DNA tests on dogs in the shelter…	e,s
20160928	Blog	blog	Comic book-style app teaches kids reading, empathy for animals	Comic book-style app teaches kids reading, empathy for animals September 28, 2016 Can your children see the world from the point of view of a dog, cat or other animal? Would they more easily experience empathy and compassion if they could? A new app designed to take young readers into an animals-eye view of the world while getting and keeping their attention is designed to help children…	p
20160920	Blog	blog	Getting more press coverage for your shelter or rescue organization	Getting more press coverage for your shelter or rescue organization September 20, 2016 Does your shelter or rescue group struggle with getting press coverage? If so, you’re not alone. Competition for journalists’ time is fierce. Knowing a few tips on how to stand out can help you and your animals get time in the public spotlight. The first step is having a solid press list. This is a…	e,s
20160920	Blog	blog	Study: What’s on a shelter cat’s mind can can prevent disease	Study: What’s on a shelter cat’s mind can can prevent disease September 20, 2016 Why do shelter cats so frequently get sick or suffer behaviorally? Because they’re essentially being held in a form of captivity, usually one originally designed for an entirely different species, the dog. There are many medical and housing interventions that can reduce the stress of captivity for cats, and they are indeed associated with a…	v
20160919	Presentation	presentation	Outpatient Parvo Program	Outpatient Parvo Program October 2016 Private treatment is out of the financial reach of the very dog owners most likely to have parvo-stricken dogs, find out what you can do to address this issue in your community.	e,s,v
20160906	Blog	blog	What if there were no low-cost spay/neuter clinics?	What if there were no low-cost spay/neuter clinics? September 6, 2016 What would happen if low-cost spay/neuter programs weren’t available? In a study published in the Sept. 1, 2016, issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, researchers sought to identify the characteristics of people who used a reduced-cost spay/neuter program. They conducted 1,188 anonymous surveys and 99 telephone interviews with cat owners who…	e,p,s,v
20160901	Webcast	webcast	Innovative Fostering: Saving More Dogs with Behavioral Challenges	Innovative Fostering: Saving More Dogs with Behavioral Challenges Kristen AuerbachAugust 2016 Has your shelter struggled to achieve live outcomes for dogs who display common behavioral challenges like kennel stress, barrier reactivity and fear-based aggression? Learn how you could turn that around and save more dogs lives.	e,f,s,v
20160901	Presentation	presentation	The History of High Quality, High Volume Spay Neuter (HQHVSN)	The History of High Quality, High Volume Spay Neuter (HQHVSN) Phil Busby, DVM, MS, ACVSSeptember 2016 Learn the history of HQHVSN, where it started, and how this area has grown over the years.	e,s,v
20160824	Blog	blog	Perfectly imperfect senior dog finally meets his match	Perfectly imperfect senior dog finally meets his match August 24, 2016 What's the definition of the perfect dog? Depends on who you ask. But one thing was for sure – I knew I wasn't it. Unless the definition was "an anxious ten year old Jack Russell terrier mix who chases his tail and doesn't get along with other dogs" but I'm smarter than that. It only took…	f,p,s
20160823	Blog	blog	Learn ‘Compassion Fatigue Strategies’ in online course for shelter/rescue workers, veterinarians	Learn ‘Compassion Fatigue Strategies’ in online course for shelter/rescue workers, veterinarians August 23, 2016 What if someone had genuine useful resources that could help those working with animals in the shelter, rescue and veterinary fields cope with emotional numbness, stress, anxiety and burnout? Someone does: The Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida is enrolling students in its online course in “Compassion Fatigue Strategies” with certified compassion fatigue…	e,f,s,v
20160817	Blog	blog	When it comes to saving animals’ lives, think collaboration not competition	When it comes to saving animals’ lives, think collaboration not competition August 17, 2016 Do you ever find yourself trying to come up with new ideas or wishing you had another "you" in your position at your shelter or rescue? Someone you can bounce ideas off of, share experiences with, and even learn from? Believe it or not, you can! How? By connecting with those in your same position…	e,s
20160811	Blog	blog	Back to school and football season adoption promotion ideas to use, adapt, and share	Back to school and football season adoption promotion ideas to use, adapt, and share August 11, 2016 Looking for some Fall adoption promotion ideas? Back to school season can be hectic even if you don’t have kids — as anyone who’s ever tried to get their shopping cart down the school supplies aisle at the local supermarket in August can attest. And it can also leave the house just a little too…	s
20160810	Blog	blog	How to start a lifesaving organization for special needs cats	How to start a lifesaving organization for special needs cats August 10, 2016 When Terri Duncan and her daughter wandered into a pet store 12 years ago, she had no idea how her life would change. "We struck up a conversation with a foster mom for a rescue group. My daughter and I were both charmed with the idea of fostering ‘bottle babies,'” said Duncan. "We left the…	e,f,p,s
20160809	Blog	blog	Just say no to the ‘conventional wisdom’: Sherri Franklin’s Aha! journey saving senior dogs	Just say no to the ‘conventional wisdom’: Sherri Franklin’s Aha! journey saving senior dogs August 9, 2016 How much of the “conventional wisdom” about adoption and foster programs makes sense, and how much of it just keeps your organization from saving as many animals as it could? That was the question on Sherri Franklin’s mind as she first created Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, a San Francisco organization that has saved thousands of…	f,s
20160809	Research	research	Community Pet Adoption Survey Results - Pet Owner Rehoming	Community Pet Adoption Survey Results - Pet Owner Rehoming August 2016 Game-changing ‘pet retention’ and ‘safety net’ programs to keep pets in homes are gaining tremendous traction; however, pet relinquishment is still a very common occurrence in our nation’s shelters. In the instances where staying in a home is not possible, to what extent are pet guardians part of the rehoming process? What strategies are being employed to find a new home without having the pet step foot in the shelter? In this survey report, we examined beliefs around ‘pet owner rehoming,’ the extent to which guardians are empowered to find resolutions on their own, and the types of tools organizations provide to support the rehoming process.	e,f,p,s,v
20160808	Blog	blog	New spay-neuter guidelines: Grounded in science, practical in application	New spay-neuter guidelines: Grounded in science, practical in application August 8, 2016 APEX, N.C. — Whether they are performing spay and neuter procedures in a private practice, spay-neuter clinic, mobile clinic or veterinary school, veterinarians can now reference newly updated and expanded professional guidelines that encompass all aspects of the spay-neuter process. The Association of Shelter Veterinarians' 2016 Veterinary Medical Care Guidelines for Spay-Neuter Programs were recently…	s,v
20160805	Video	video	Building a Powerful No-Kill Team: How to Recognize and Cultivate Leaders	Building a Powerful No-Kill Team: How to Recognize and Cultivate Leaders Marc PeraltaJuly 2016 Your team and and what positions you have - be they staff or volunteers - are all tactics to reaching your no-kill goals. Watch this presentation to find out how to build a success-driven team.	e
20160804	Blog	blog	Put long-stay pets in the witness protection program	Put long-stay pets in the witness protection program August 4, 2016 You’ve tried sharing, you’ve tried begging, you’ve tried making them laugh — but that one long-stay pet is just not getting interest from adopters. What’s next? Putting them in the witness protection program, of course. What we mean is that you need to start from scratch by wiping them clean of their current identity and…	f,s
20160804	Webcast	webcast	One Shelter's Journey to Save More Feline Lives	One Shelter's Journey to Save More Feline Lives Dr. Cristie KamiyaAugust 2016 What real-world difference can the initiatives of the Million Cat Challenge make in an animal shelter? Hear an overview of how implementing those initiatives has impacted their life-saving capacity for cats.	e,f,s
20160803	Presentation	presentation	Digital Tactics: Building Email Campaigns that Bring in the Money	Digital Tactics: Building Email Campaigns that Bring in the Money Sue CitroJuly 2016 It's not email - it's experience. Learn how to create eye-catching, impact-boosting email campaigns that people love to follow.	e
20160803	Video	video	Judgment-Free Zones: Building Relationships in Underserved Communities to Keep Dogs in Homes	Judgment-Free Zones: Building Relationships in Underserved Communities to Keep Dogs in Homes Maureen Keenan and Kelsey WestbrookJuly 2016 Learn how to create a more compassionate community for all dogs and their owners - and boost lifesaving numbers. See how it was done, and how the model can be duplicated anywhere.	e
20160802	Blog	blog	Study: How important are gradual introductions between newly-adopted and existing cats?	Study: How important are gradual introductions between newly-adopted and existing cats? August 2, 2016 Does your shelter or rescue group counsel adopters on how to carefully and gradually introduce a new cat into the family? If so, many of your adopters may well be ignoring your advice — and things work out anyway. A couple of weeks ago, Million Cat Challenge co-founder Dr. Kate Hurley of the UC Davis…	f,p,s,v
20160731	Presentation	presentation	Infectious Disease Control in a High Quality High Volume Spay Neuter (HQHVSN) Setting	Infectious Disease Control in a High Quality High Volume Spay Neuter (HQHVSN) Setting Holly Putnam, DVMSeptember 2016 Hear about the most common infectious disease agents encountered in High Quality High Volume S/N clinics.	e,s,v
20160731	Presentation	presentation	Safe and Efficient Anesthesia for High Quality, High Volume Spay Neuter	Safe and Efficient Anesthesia for High Quality, High Volume Spay Neuter Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAASeptember 2016 Learn about monitoring, trouble shooting and avoiding common anesthesia complications.	e,v
20160731	Presentation	presentation	HQHVSN Anesthesia: Updates from the Revised ASV Guidelines, Protocols and Patient Monitoring	HQHVSN Anesthesia: Updates from the Revised ASV Guidelines, Protocols and Patient Monitoring Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAASeptember 2016 Hear specifics about updates in the Anesthesia Section of the revised ASV guidelines.	e,v
20160731	Presentation	presentation	Pediatric Care in the Animal Shelter	Pediatric Care in the Animal Shelter Dr. Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, MA, DABVPSeptember 2016 This presentation includes tips, tricks and tools for being prepared for these most adorable, but challenging patients.	e,v
20160731	Presentation	presentation	Assessing Quality of Life and Making Medical Decisions in the Animal Shelter	Assessing Quality of Life and Making Medical Decisions in the Animal Shelter Dr. Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, MA, DABVPSeptember 2016 Assessing quality of life for companion animals, especially in a shelter context, is complex.	e,v
20160731	Presentation	presentation	Work Smarter Not Harder: Designing Shelter Intake Protocols to Optimize Animal Health	Work Smarter Not Harder: Designing Shelter Intake Protocols to Optimize Animal Health Kathy Makolinski, DVMSeptember 2016 Working smarter through the implementation of well-designed intake protocols will enable your shelter to provide optimal care for all animals.	e,s,v
20160731	Presentation	presentation	Waste Anesthetic Gases (WAGs) That isn't Fido's Gas You Are Smelling	Waste Anesthetic Gases (WAGs) That isn't Fido's Gas You Are Smelling Karen Basher, LVT, VTS-AnesthesiaSeptember 2016 Waste anesthetic gases (WAGs) are anesthetic vapors that escape the patient and/or the anesthetic system, and can cause heath issues to personnel that are in constant contact.	e,v
20160731	Presentation	presentation	Cleaning is FUN: Sanitation and Disinfection in the Animal Shelter	Cleaning is FUN: Sanitation and Disinfection in the Animal Shelter Lisa Rodriguez, DVM September 2016 Learn how to provide more comprehensive approaches to protecting your animals from disease agents while minimizing stress caused by cleaning procedures.	e,s,v
20160731	Presentation	presentation	Getting the Most out of Your Clinical Pathology Samples	Getting the Most out of Your Clinical Pathology Samples Ashleigh Newman, VMD, DACVPSeptember 2016 In order to get the most diagnostic value out of your clinical pathology samples, proper sample collection and preparation is crucial.	e,v
20160731	Presentation	presentation	Ringworm in the Shelter: Problem Solving Management Challenges for Shelter Medical Staff	Ringworm in the Shelter: Problem Solving Management Challenges for Shelter Medical Staff Allison Clarke, DVM September 2016 Learning to apply principles of ringworm management in your organizations and facilities can be a real challenge.	e,v
20160730	Presentation	presentation	Overview of Spay/Neuter Literature	Overview of Spay/Neuter Literature Margaret R. Slater, DVM, PhDSeptember 2016 Hear an overview of the evidence regarding both the risk and benefits of sterilization surgery and their implications for recommendations regarding the procedure.	e,v
20160730	Presentation	presentation	What's Trending in High Quality High Volume Spay Neuter?	What's Trending in High Quality High Volume Spay Neuter? Michelle Amtower, DVMSeptember 2016 Join us as we take a tour of the current trends in high quality, high volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) and share some tricks of the trade.	e,v
20160730	Presentation	presentation	Emergency and Critical Care in the Shelter and Spay/Neuter Clinic	Emergency and Critical Care in the Shelter and Spay/Neuter Clinic Gretchen Schoeffler, DVM, DACVECCSeptember 2016 This presentation covers the identification, treatment, management and common emergency scenarios in shelters and spay/neuter clinics.	e,v
20160730	Presentation	presentation	Emergency Protocols and Triage in the Shelter - Veterinary Technician Track	Emergency Protocols and Triage in the Shelter - Veterinary Technician Track Gretchen Schoeffler, DVM, DACVECCSeptember 2016 This session discusses the development of protocols for emergency care of shelter animals and focuses on the triage and initial stabilization of the more common types of cases likely to be seen in the shelter setting.	e,v
20160729	Presentation	presentation	Expert Coalition Building: Collaboration for Top Results, Part 1	Expert Coalition Building: Collaboration for Top Results, Part 1 Arlyn BradshawJuly 6, 2016 Learn how three leading agencies are breaking live release rate records - and how you can, too.	e
20160729	Presentation	presentation	Expert Coalition Building: Collaboration for Top Results, Part 2	Expert Coalition Building: Collaboration for Top Results, Part 2 Kathleen TothJuly 2016 Hear about a vision of a common purpose that is quickly strengthening collaboration among diverse groups - and saving more lives than ever.	e
20160729	Presentation	presentation	Expert Coalition Building: Collaboration for Top Results, Part 3	Expert Coalition Building: Collaboration for Top Results, Part 3 Tracy RoddomJuly 2016 Forming coalitions is no easy task, learn how three leading agencies are breaking live release rate records - and how you can, too.	e
20160729	Presentation	presentation	Canine Identity Crisis: How Breed Labeling Affects Adoption, Part 1	Canine Identity Crisis: How Breed Labeling Affects Adoption, Part 1 Lisa Gunter, MAJuly 2016 Should we continue to use visual identification if it could have adverse effects on length of stay and adoptions?	e,s
20160729	Presentation	presentation	Canine Identity Crisis: How Breed Labeling Affects Adoption, Part 2	Canine Identity Crisis: How Breed Labeling Affects Adoption, Part 2 Liz FinchJuly 2016 Four groundbreaking case studies show that removing labels is a low-cost intervention that could improve outcomes for many, perhaps all, breeds - including pit bulls.	e,s
20160728	Article	article	Orphaned Puppy Resources	Orphaned Puppy Resources July 2016 Have orphaned puppies? Here are the resources you will need to feed and care for the little guys!	f,p,s,v
20160728	Presentation	presentation	Data Power: How to Get it, How to Use it to Save Lives	Data Power: How to Get it, How to Use it to Save Lives Aimee Gilbreath, April HarrisJuly 2016 Hear important information about data collection and why it is crucial to saving shelter pets' lives.	e,s
20160728	Presentation	presentation	No-Kill Strategies: Community and Shelter Policies that Work	No-Kill Strategies: Community and Shelter Policies that Work July 2016 Hear about successful community building policies that resulted in 90% save rates.	e,s
20160728	Video	video	A Fresh Image: Increase Adoptions and Community Support by Revamping Your Shelter	A Fresh Image: Increase Adoptions and Community Support by Revamping Your Shelter Denise Deisler, Makena YarbroughJuly 2016 What people see in the first few seconds of entering an animal shelter makes a world of difference in their attitude toward adoption at your facility.	e
20160728	Presentation	presentation	Increase Your Donor Base: New Ideas for Building Your Base of Support	Increase Your Donor Base: New Ideas for Building Your Base of Support Barbara Camick and Kelly PrestonJuly 2016 Knowing how to leverage traditional and new media methods to connect with your donor base can make your job much easier and more successful.	e
20160728	Presentation	presentation	Moving Forward: Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement	Moving Forward: Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement Vincent MedleyJuly 2016 Knowing the talents of individual team members is key to setting them up for success. When a staff member is successful, their programs are usually successful.	e
20160728	Presentation	presentation	Successful Stewardship: Building Lasting Donor Relationships	Successful Stewardship: Building Lasting Donor Relationships Mark RovnerJuly 2016 Join this extremely engaging speaker as he helps you tap into your own wisdom, experience and passion to create lasting relationships with new and continuing donors.	e
20160727	Blog	blog	Facebook’s little-known weapon against spam and unwanted comments	Facebook’s little-known weapon against spam and unwanted comments July 27, 2016 Did you know Facebook has a tool to help stop spam and trolling comments from ever hitting your Facebook page at all? If not, you’re not alone — many organizations have no idea how to use Facebook’s moderation settings to keep inappropriate comments at bay. One reason you may never have heard of this tool…	s
20160726	Blog	blog	How long do dogs with canine influenza have to be isolated?	How long do dogs with canine influenza have to be isolated? July 26, 2016 Animal shelters have been among the places hardest-hit with infections of the H3N2 canine influenza virus since it made its first U.S. appearance in dogs from a Chicago animal shelter. Understanding how to prevent the spread of this respiratory disease is critical to protecting dogs in shelters and the community. One key to preventing transmission…	s,v
20160721	Blog	blog	Aha! Moments in the Deep South: How the Charleston Animal Society turned scandal into lifesaving	Aha! Moments in the Deep South: How the Charleston Animal Society turned scandal into lifesaving July 21, 2016 When the Charleston Animal Society faced a massive scandal after years of high kill rates in the shelter, it might have been the end of the line. Thanks to the courage to recognize and act on its Aha! Moments, the organization and the community it serves have never been more in sync, and the animals…	e,s
20160721	Webcast	webcast	Taking the Teeth Out of Canine Distemper Virus	Taking the Teeth Out of Canine Distemper Virus Dr. Sandra NewburyJuly 2016 Learn how to prevent distemper outbreaks in an animal shelter, how to recognize the disease in its earliest stages, and what to do in response to an outbreak.	e,s,v
20160720	Blog	blog	From ‘terrible’ dog to therapy dog, Eddie proves he is the least boring dog in the world	From ‘terrible’ dog to therapy dog, Eddie proves he is the least boring dog in the world July 20, 2016 He became famous as “the most terrible dog in the world.” Now he’s a therapy dog. How did that happen? When you're transformed by love, it seems anything is possible. Even for Eddie the Terrible. In celebration of National Anti-boredom Month, we're dubbing Eddie (now Teddy) the least boring dog in the world! Now happy…	f,p,s
20160718	Blog	blog	#HeardItAtBestFriends: An ‘in case you missed it’ report from the Best Friends National Conference!	#HeardItAtBestFriends: An ‘in case you missed it’ report from the Best Friends National Conference! July 18, 2016 Did you miss the Best Friends National Conference in Salt Lake City? Were you there, but couldn’t see everything, or just want to relive the top moments? From a dream for the future to just plain fun, check out these Maddie’s Fund® #HeardItAtBestFriends highlights! We asked people to tell us what the best idea they…	s
20160712	Blog	blog	New best practice guidelines for spay/neuter programs from the Association of Shelter Veterinarians	New best practice guidelines for spay/neuter programs from the Association of Shelter Veterinarians July 12, 2016 High-volume spay/neuter programs come in all shapes and sizes, from standalone clinics, to MASH-style operations, to mobile vans, to in-shelter surgical suites, and more. A task force of experts from the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) has just released their 2016 guidelines to best practices to ensure excellent animal care in high-volume spay/neuter programs —…	e,s,v
20160707	Blog	blog	How your animal organization can grow its email list	How your animal organization can grow its email list July 7, 2016 What’s wrong with how your animal organization is using email? Even in the age of social media, email is the most effective way to communicate with your supporters online. But email marketing databases naturally degrade by about 22.5 percent every year, because people have unsubscribed or because they’ve changed email addresses. How can you fight…	e,s
20160630	Blog	blog	Putting on a successful 5K cat rescue fundraiser, record heat and all!	Putting on a successful 5K cat rescue fundraiser, record heat and all! June 30, 2016 Why in the world would anyone run a 5k in record setting heat in Arizona? To help homeless cats, of course! The first annual Fearless Kitty 5K run/walk on June 5 of this year was a huge success, surpassing both the registrant goal of 300 and fundraising goal of $10,000. "This turned out to be…	e,s
20160628	Blog	blog	How to make sure adopters are welcome at your shelter or rescue group	How to make sure adopters are welcome at your shelter or rescue group June 28, 2016 Are ‘Adopters Welcome’ at your shelter or rescue group? If not, a new DIY action plan can help you get on board with this revolutionary adoption philosophy. Even if they already are, this resource can help you kick it up a notch! The Humane Society of the United States created Adopters Welcome not only to…	e,s
20160623	Blog	blog	A deeper look at Facebook groups for animal organizations	A deeper look at Facebook groups for animal organizations June 23, 2016 The last thing you may want is another social media account to manage, but Facebook groups can help shelters and rescue groups do things Facebook pages can’t — or at least, not as easily. Facebook groups are typically organized around an interest, theme, or project. In animal welfare, they can be used to work collaboratively…	e,f,s
20160623	Webcast	webcast	Stress Reduction: Happy and Healthy Shelter Dogs	Stress Reduction: Happy and Healthy Shelter Dogs Dr. Sara L. BennettJune 2016 Everyone wants to make sheltered life better for dogs while they wait to get adopted. Learn what works and what doesn't in this webcast.	e,s,v
20160621	Blog	blog	Download the Alley Cat Allies guide to foster programs for cats and kittens!	Download the Alley Cat Allies guide to foster programs for cats and kittens! June 21, 2016 What happens when you mix a giant name in cat welfare and two leaders in sheltering and adoption? You get incredible resources like Alley Cat Allies‘ guide to fostering cats and kittens, written with Bonney Brown and Diane Blankenburg of Humane Network, who while at the Nevada Humane Society led a successful program that provided…	e,f,s
20160614	Blog	blog	Lessons from a Brazilian community dog program	Lessons from a Brazilian community dog program June 14, 2016 Most of us in animal welfare are on board with the concept of community cats — unowned cats who live in neighborhoods, some feral, some social. Can that concept work for dogs, too? It’s not an idea that sits easily with most people. Communities with large numbers of stray dogs in the U.S. are rare,…	e,p,s
20160609	Blog	blog	The social media hashtag: If all you do is build it, they won’t come	The social media hashtag: If all you do is build it, they won’t come June 9, 2016 Probably the worst advice ever given in a major motion picture is this: “If you build it, they will come.” At least, it may work on ghosts of old-time baseball players, but it doesn’t work in social media. Just because you have a Facebook page or Twitter account doesn’t mean you’ll get results. You have…	s
20160607	Blog	blog	Don’t miss out on this great pet adoption idea!	Don’t miss out on this great pet adoption idea! June 7, 2016 You love pets or you wouldn’t be reading this. Ditto, supporting pet adoption. And you probably also love chocolate chip cookies. What do these things have to do with one another? In a classic marketing study conducted back in the 70s, researchers are Columbia University offered their test subjects jars of chocolate chip cookies, and…	s
20160602	Blog	blog	Re-thinking risk: Should we adopt cats to indoor/outdoor homes?	Re-thinking risk: Should we adopt cats to indoor/outdoor homes? June 2, 2016 Should shelters and rescue groups refuse to adopt cats to homes that intend to let the cats go outdoors? Tanya Hilgendorf is president and CEO of the Humane Society of Huron Valley in Ann Arbor, Mich., where she believes the best adoptions happen when you match the right cat to the right home — even…	e,s
20160601	Blog	blog	What animal-loving kids do on their summer vacation	What animal-loving kids do on their summer vacation June 1, 2016 What’s better than summer vacation for kids? Summer vacation spending time with and helping animals! If your kids are crazy about animals, and you want to encourage the development of empathy and compassion, summer programs working with homeless pets should be at the top of your family to-do list. Consider these possibilities. Reading programs are…	p
20160601	Video	video	When Community Cats Need a New Address: Secrets to a Successful Relocation Program	When Community Cats Need a New Address: Secrets to a Successful Relocation Program June 1, 2016 Learn how to start and run a community cat relocation program, how to use low stress humane trapping methods for community cats, and how to evaluate community cats to determine if they are best suited for a relocation program. This course will help you determine the best low stress housing options for community cats in your program, and how to successfully find and talk to relocation adopters.	e,s
20160531	Blog	blog	Rabies vaccination issues in TNR/RTF programs	Rabies vaccination issues in TNR/RTF programs May 31, 2016 A guest post from Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida professor and Million Cat Challenge co-founder Dr. Julie Levy on rabies vaccination issues in TNR and return-to-field programs. How does your shelter respond to the concern about rabies vaccination and duration of immunity/booster vaccine requirements in your TNR/RTF programs? Here is some…	s,v
20160526	Blog	blog	How shelters and rescue groups can use the Facebook Pages management app	How shelters and rescue groups can use the Facebook Pages management app May 26, 2016 Have you ever tried to manage your shelter or rescue group’s Facebook page via your smartphone and find yourself frustrated that you couldn’t do what you needed to do? With Facebook’s Pages management app, you can — or at least, mostly. The free app is available for both iPhone and Android, and gives you most…	s
20160524	Blog	blog	What’s up for animals in Dane County? A Maddie’s grant report	What’s up for animals in Dane County? A Maddie’s grant report May 24, 2016 Dane County, WI, is a good place for homeless pets, thanks to Maddie and the hard work of local animal adoption organizations. The Maddie's® Pet Rescue Project in Dane County was a seven-year, collaborative effort to end the euthanasia of healthy and treatable shelter animals in the community. Four organizations came together during different periods…	e,p
20160519	Webcast	webcast	Stress Reduction: Happy and Healthy Shelter Cats on a Fast Track to Adoption	Stress Reduction: Happy and Healthy Shelter Cats on a Fast Track to Adoption Dr. Brenda GriffinMay 2016 Stress can trigger physical, emotional and behavioral problems for cats in animal shelters. What can be done to help overcome stress and its negative outcomes?	e,s,v
20160519	Video	video	Maddie Talks: Aha Moments - Inspirational Speakers Getting it Done	Maddie Talks: Aha Moments - Inspirational Speakers Getting it Done May 2016	e,s
20160420	Blog	blog	The people have spoken: Shelter pets rule!	The people have spoken: Shelter pets rule! April 20, 2016 We all know shelter pets rule, and now we know thousands of people agree with us. They proved it when they voted for our funded Shelter Pet Project’s “Anthem” as Ad Council’s public service ad of the year! This victory serves to shine a powerful spotlight on pets in shelters and rescue groups. The response from…	p,s
20160419	Blog	blog	When it comes to adopting foster pets, who decides?	When it comes to adopting foster pets, who decides? April 19, 2016 Who is in the best position to know what type of home would be best for a pet in a foster home: the adoption organization, or the foster caregiver? It’s a question that might not have a single answer. Some foster caregivers may prefer to be involved with pets but not be comfortable working directly…	e,f,s
20160414	Blog	blog	The Force will be with homeless pets on the MaddieCam April 16	The Force will be with homeless pets on the MaddieCam April 16 April 14, 2016 Can Star Wars characters help get pets adopted? In a land far, far away they can – and do! On April 16, in Kansas City, MO, the newest MaddieCam Network member, KC Pet Project, will celebrate its Third Annual Star Wars Day. No, this isn’t just a really early “May the 4th Be With You”…	p,s
20160413	Blog	blog	What you may not know about heartworm in dogs and cats	What you may not know about heartworm in dogs and cats April 13, 2016 It’s Heartworm Awareness Month. Do you know as much as you think you do about heartworm disease in dogs and cats? Feline Heartworm Infection: The big surprise! Yes, we said cats. While only 5 percent of cats are on heartworm preventive, the American Heartworm Society reports rates of diagnosed heartworm infections in cats are on the…	f,p,v
20160413	Webcast	webcast	Turning Your 'Surrender-ers' into Foster Homes	Turning Your 'Surrender-ers' into Foster Homes Sharon Harvy and Ayse DunlapApril 2016 The purpose Foster to Surrender is to enlist community support and keep high-risk animals out of the shelter. See how you can do this in your community!	e,s
20160407	Blog	blog	3 things pet lovers need to know about helping pets on Facebook	3 things pet lovers need to know about helping pets on Facebook April 7, 2016 It happens all the time. You come across a photo of a pet on Facebook who's looking for a home, and you want to help. What can you do besides adopting him yourself? If you're thinking, "Share the post!", you’re right. But despite your best intentions, you might not know the most effective way to…	p,s
20160406	Blog	blog	Better photos and profiles for long-stay shelter dogs	Better photos and profiles for long-stay shelter dogs April 6, 2016 Can one photo save the life of a long-standing pup? Absolutely, says Summer Huggins, volunteer photographer for Austin Pets Alive! But not just any photo will do. How about beginning a dog's profile with an abbreviation? Not likely, says Elizabeth Doyle, senior creative copywriter for Best Friends Animal Society. At the American Pets Alive! 2015…	s
20160405	Blog	blog	What animal shelters need to know about the new canine influenza	What animal shelters need to know about the new canine influenza April 5, 2016 There’s a new cause of canine respiratory disease in town, and it’s something animal shelters need to sit up and take notice of. As if the original canine influenza, first identified in 2004 and dubbed H3N8, wasn’t bad enough, the new virus — N3N2 — presents special challenges both to owned pets and to dogs…	v
20160401	Blog	blog	Cats can get canine influenza – should cat owners be afraid?	Cats can get canine influenza – should cat owners be afraid? April 1, 2016 Yesterday’s news out of the University of Wisconsin that cats can become ill with the canine influenza virus has some cat owners worried. While there’s still far more unknown than known about this risk, there’s no evidence that anyone needs to panic about their pet cats. UW experts report that the four cats known to…	f,p
20160331	Blog	blog	New canine influenza virus can infect, sicken cats	New canine influenza virus can infect, sicken cats March 31, 2016 Disturbing news was just released by the Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine indicating cats as well as dogs can become ill from a new strain of canine influenza virus (CIV), H3N2: [Dr. Sandra] Newbury, in collaboration with Virology Section Head at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Kathy Toohey-Kurth,…	s,v
20160324	Blog	blog	The magic ingredient for success in adopting a puppy mill survivor	The magic ingredient for success in adopting a puppy mill survivor March 24, 2016 It’s the most important step you can take to help a newly adopted puppy mill dog adjust, say experts: If you don’t already have one, get another dog. While patience is the quality most needed by puppy mill rescue adopters, research conducted by Dr. Frank McMillan and presented at the University of Florida Maddie’s® Shelter…	f,p
20160324	Webcast	webcast	Outpatient Parvo Treatment for Dogs	Outpatient Parvo Treatment for Dogs Dr. Jeffrey StupineMarch 2016 Learn about the feasibility of treating symptomatic parvovirus dogs in a twice-daily outpatient setting while minimizing the risk of infection to other dogs in a shelter environment.	e,v
20160323	Blog	blog	Puppy mill survivor takes fashion world by storm	Puppy mill survivor takes fashion world by storm March 23, 2016 She’s a dog who “looks like a cute hobo.” She’s the darling of the fashion world. She’s a spokesdog for shelter pet adoption. And she’s a puppy mill survivor. We’re talking about Toast Meets World, the adorable, tongue-lolling, sunglasses-wearning dog who has Instagram eating out of the palm of her paw. When she was suggested…	p
20160322	Blog	blog	Say ‘no’ to puppy mills for National Puppy Day!	Say ‘no’ to puppy mills for National Puppy Day! March 22, 2016 Puppies are wonderful. Puppy mills are places no dog or puppy should ever experience — and where no dog lover should ever get a pup. As photos and video of cute puppies break the Internet in celebration of National Puppy Day tomorrow, March 23, let’s not forget the horrors being experienced by the parents of…	p
20160315	Blog	blog	Toys and TLC in animal shelters: Looking beyond adoption rates	Toys and TLC in animal shelters: Looking beyond adoption rates March 15, 2016 What if playing and interacting with shelter pets didn’t help them get adopted more easily? Would that be a reason to stop? Absolutely not, and here’s why. A number of studies in recent years have looked at the impact of toys, play, grooming and human interaction on pets in shelters. Some have shown those interventions…	s,v
20160310	Blog	blog	Social media help for veterinary practices that are fostering orphaned kittens	Social media help for veterinary practices that are fostering orphaned kittens March 10, 2016 Would you like local veterinarians to help foster orphaned kittens for your rescue group or shelter? Would the clinics be more willing to participate if they were offered some PR support? Or are you a veterinary practice that is already fostering kittens, or would like to, but could use some help getting them adopted, as…	f,p,s
20160303	Blog	blog	Kittens make even sleep deprivation fun!	Kittens make even sleep deprivation fun! March 3, 2016 Can you think of anything that would make you look forward to getting up every 2-3 hours in the middle of the night? Neither could Dr. Laurie Peek, until she experienced orphaned kitten fostering. "It's one of my favorite things in the whole wide world!" she said. A Maddie's Fund® Executive Leadership Team member, Dr.…	f,p
20160301	Blog	blog	Can good science debunk the hype about outdoor cats and toxoplasmosis?	Can good science debunk the hype about outdoor cats and toxoplasmosis? March 1, 2016 A flurry of media articles broke out last year, associating cat ownership and exposure to human mental health problems including schizophrenia, and attributed it to cats as carriers of toxoplasma gondii, a parasitic protozoan. Was the hype justified? No, writes Best Friends Animal Society’s Peter Wolf on Vox Felina, citing an article about a paper…	p,s,v
20160229	Blog	blog	A dog’s-eye view of what ‘Leap Day’ is really all about	A dog’s-eye view of what ‘Leap Day’ is really all about February 29, 2016 Want a dog’s-eye view of why they call it Leap Day and not extra day or something like that? I have a theory. As three-legged dog, I’m familiar with the physical act of leaping. But after the past six months, I also know a thing or two about metaphoric leaping. See, I think Leap Day…	f,p
20160225	Blog	blog	May the Force (and social media) be with your pet adoption promotions	May the Force (and social media) be with your pet adoption promotions February 25, 2016 Can Star Wars excitement get pets adopted? Yes; just ask Kylo Ren Cat. When the Monmouth County SPCA noticed one of its available cats resembled the actor who played villain Kylo Ren in the most recent Star Wars film, they quickly renamed him “Kylo Ren” and hit Instagram with his photo, asking, “Tell me this…	f,s
20160225	Research	research	Data Collection Survey Results	Data Collection Survey Results February 2016 At Maddie’s Fund, we believe that tracking numbers is the key to success and lifesaving. To that end, we collect data from many of our grantees. Read the results of the online survey, see what data is currently collected and the effort involved in that collection.	e,s
20160224	Blog	blog	What the MaddieCam Network can teach you about marketing your pets and your organization	What the MaddieCam Network can teach you about marketing your pets and your organization February 24, 2016 Is reality TV entertaining? How about addicting? Most people would say yes to both. But while this might explain the popularity of ‘The Bachelor,’ we think something else entirely is going on when it comes to the MaddieCam Network! The MaddieCam Network is your go-to destination for watching cute pets and fun activities at shelters…	e,p,s
20160223	Blog	blog	You might know pit bulls… but you probably don’t. Here’s why	You might know pit bulls… but you probably don’t. Here’s why February 23, 2016 How well do you think shelter staffers and veterinarians do at identifying dogs who are — or aren’t — the type of dog known as a pit bull? If you said “not too well,” a recent study funded by Maddie’s Fund® and conducted by researchers from the Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program at the University of…	e,p,s,v
20160223	Research	research	Community Pet Adoption Survey Results - Foster Caregiver Involvement in Adoption	Community Pet Adoption Survey Results - Foster Caregiver Involvement in Adoption February 2016 Generally speaking, the model for foster programs has been a period of temporary pet fostering, followed by return of the animal to the shelter for adoption. Although foster caregivers are in a unique position to give insights into pet health and pet behavior in a home environment, foster caregiver involvement in the adoption process has been a fairly new and fairly controversial subject. In this survey report, we examined how often caregivers choose to be involved, to what extent organizations actually allow involvement and more.	e,f,p,s,v
20160222	Webcast	webcast	The Milk Man and Wait Until 8 Programs: Saving Cats and Kittens by Thinking Outside the Box	The Milk Man and Wait Until 8 Programs: Saving Cats and Kittens by Thinking Outside the Box Dr. Maria Serrano and Kathleen LabradaFebruary 2016 An animal shelter isn't a good place for kittens too young to be adopted, whether they're orphaned or not. Learn how to get your community to help save these little lives in this free webcast.	e,s,v
20160218	Blog	blog	A stranger told her his dog had gone missing. What she told him made all the difference!	A stranger told her his dog had gone missing. What she told him made all the difference! February 18, 2016 A stranger stops you in the street and tells you his dog is missing. Would you know what to tell him? Thanks to her time volunteering for Lost Dogs Minnesota, Linda Conrad did. Conrad was packing up her van for a trip one morning when a car stopped in her driveway. He’d noticed the dog…	p,s
20160216	Blog	blog	Managing fractures in shelter pets without shortchanging them – or your budget	Managing fractures in shelter pets without shortchanging them – or your budget February 16, 2016 Most private veterinary practices rely on surgery when it comes to certain kinds of broken bones. But when surgery isn't in the cards – or the budget – for your animal shelter, managing those fractures can often be done humanely and effectively without it. That was the message from board-certified veterinary surgeon Dr. Matthew D.…	v
20160211	Blog	blog	Hard-luck pup finds true love, #ThanksToMaddie	Hard-luck pup finds true love, #ThanksToMaddie February 11, 2016 Ah, Valentine's Day. You either love it, or you loathe it — am I right? I'll be the first to admit I used loathe it (with a capital L!). But it turns out my true Valentine was named Suzanne. I probably don’t need to, but allow me to introduce myself. I’m Vinny. That’s right, the infamous…	p
20160209	Blog	blog	A day in the life of a kitten nursery	A day in the life of a kitten nursery February 9, 2016 A growing number of animal shelters are adopting innovative programs like kitten foster networks and in-shelter kitten nurseries, allowing them to save lives they once had little hope for. If you think caring for these tiny, vulnerable lives is hard work, you’re right. But it may also be one of the most inspiring, rewarding tough…	p,s,v
20160204	Webcast	webcast	How Stress is Sabotaging Your Cat Adoption Efforts	How Stress is Sabotaging Your Cat Adoption Efforts Dr. Sheila D'ArpinoFebruary 2016 It's well known that cat health is quickly and negatively impacted by stress. But is it also making it harder for them to get adopted? Learn strategies to identify those effects not only in individual cats, but in the entire population of cats in a facility.	e,s,v
20160203	Blog	blog	Shelter medicine course opens its webinars to all, #ThanksToMaddie!	Shelter medicine course opens its webinars to all, #ThanksToMaddie! February 3, 2016 The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine’s Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Course invites all shelter veterinarians, shelter professionals, vet students, and community members to join them for their series of free webinars this semester: This lecture series not only discusses concepts key to sheltering but also helps veterinary students, shelter professionals and volunteers, and members…	e,f,p,s,v
20160202	Blog	blog	Australian study reveals challenges, pitfalls of evaluating dog behavior in shelters	Australian study reveals challenges, pitfalls of evaluating dog behavior in shelters February 2, 2016 Even the best canine behavior evaluation systems are not reliable when assessing shelter dogs, suggests a recent Australian study. Psychologist Dr. Zazie Todd’s influential blog Companion Animal Psychology took on the challenges of canine behavior evaluations in animal shelters last month. Todd examined at recent study by Monash University’s Kate Mornement, evaluating the Behavioural Assessment…	p,s
20160202	Webcast	webcast	Starting and Running a Shelter Intervention Program	Starting and Running a Shelter Intervention Program Lori Weise and Amanda CaserezFebruary 2016 Each year, Downtown Dog Rescue keeps more than 2,000 pets out of the Los Angeles Animal Services South LA Shelter through a groundbreaking in-shelter intervention program. Find out what they do, how they do it, and how your shelter can, too!	e,s
20160121	Blog	blog	Pet adoption and the science of cat videos	Pet adoption and the science of cat videos January 21, 2016 Science has spoken: Watching cat videos is good for human health. It reduces stress, boosts energy, and makes us happier. So how can you turn all those positive benefits to getting cats adopted? In an Indiana University Media School press release for a recent study conducted by researcher Jessica Gall Myrick and published in Computers in…	e,p,s
20160119	Blog	blog	New veterinary vaccine guidelines encourage titer testing in animal shelters	New veterinary vaccine guidelines encourage titer testing in animal shelters January 19, 2016 Few areas of veterinary medicine have seen greater change than research and recommendations around immunity to disease and vaccination. New guidelines from the Vaccination Guidelines Group (VGG) of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) provide important context and recommendations for both veterinarians and animal shelters in how to put that new understanding to work…	p,v
20160114	Blog	blog	Playing with dogs is the best medicine	Playing with dogs is the best medicine January 14, 2016 Looking for an easy way to enhance the well being of your dog and yourself this New Year? Simply resolve to play! Just as with children, play for dogs isn't only about having fun. In fact, play is as essential for dogs' health and well being as it is enjoyable. Now is the perfect time…	f,p
20160114	Webcast	webcast	How Stress is Sabotaging Your Dog Adoption Efforts	How Stress is Sabotaging Your Dog Adoption Efforts Dr. Sheila D'ArpinoJanuary 2016 Are dogs in shelters developing health and behavior problems because of stress? And does that make adoption more difficult and less likely for those pets? Learn to recognize the harmful effects of stress on sheltered dogs, and strategies to alleviate that stress in this free webcast.	e,s,v
20160112	Blog	blog	Is stress undermining your pet adoption efforts?	Is stress undermining your pet adoption efforts? January 12, 2016 Are dogs and cats in shelters developing health and behavior problems because of stress? And does that make adoption more difficult and less likely for those pets? Yes, says board certified veterinary behaviorist Dr. Sheila D’Arpino. On January 14 and February 4, 2016, she’ll be presenting free webcasts on how stress is sabotaging your pet…	e,f,s,v
20160112	Webcast	webcast	How a Telephone Can Keep Cats in their Homes and Out of Your Shelter	How a Telephone Can Keep Cats in their Homes and Out of Your Shelter Cynthia Kopec and Lisa BassiJanuary 2016 The San Francisco SPCA's award-winning call center has helped keep hundreds of pets out of the shelter. Learn how you can do this at your shelter.	e,s
20160107	Blog	blog	Shelters and rescue groups can get a head start on planning with this free tool	Shelters and rescue groups can get a head start on planning with this free tool January 7, 2016 This tool can help you find great animal welfare events to attend, create interesting social media content, and get a jump on budgeting, kitten season, and preparing for fire, flood, mud and storm season. It’s the 2016 ASPCAPro Planning Calendar, and it’s free for you to download! How’s that for a Happy New Year tip?…	e,s
20160105	Blog	blog	How foster homes set shelter pets up for behavioral success	How foster homes set shelter pets up for behavioral success January 5, 2016 Foster homes can provide a valuable safe harbor for stressed, fearful, or anxious shelter pets, as well as a place where they can learn behaviors that will maximize their chances for successful adoption into a permanent home. For that to happen, however, the foster family must also provide appropriate support for the easing of fears…	f,s,v
20151230	Blog	blog	#FalalaFoster Flashbacks	#FalalaFoster Flashbacks December 30, 2015 What do Popeye, Cosmo Kramer, Rocky and Yoda all have in common? Yes, they’re all famous movie and TV characters, but that’s not all. They’re also pets who left a footprint on the hearts of their fosters. In the spirit of #FalalaFoster, we’re sharing some of our favorite foster flashbacks. Kramer. Sara Radak and her…	f,p,s
20151223	Blog	blog	This little dog never gave up, and found her home for the holidays!	This little dog never gave up, and found her home for the holidays! December 23, 2015 A little dog who found her home at last shares the true meaning of Christmas Spirit! Is it tough to have the Christmas spirit? Do you sometimes feel a little blue this time of year? If you had asked me this last year, I could have said yes. No one would have blamed me. Waiting…	e,f,p,s,v
20151217	Blog	blog	Turning pet ‘foster failures’ into ‘foster wins’	Turning pet ‘foster failures’ into ‘foster wins’ December 17, 2015 Is it time to put the term ‘foster failure’ to rest forever, and call the adoption of pets by their foster homes what it really is, a ‘foster win’? You bet, say experts at two of the country’s most successful pet foster programs. The dog foster program at Austin Pets Alive! is the largest in…	e,s
20151215	Blog	blog	How long do FIV-infected cats live?	How long do FIV-infected cats live? December 15, 2015 You may know Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) isn’t a death sentence for cats. But did you know exactly how it impacts the length of time they live? Would it surprise you to know it doesn’t? At the 2015 NAVC Veterinary Conference, Annette L. Litster, BVSc, PhD, FANZCVSc (Feline Medicine), MMedSci (Clinical Epidemiology), former Director of…	s,v
20151210	Blog	blog	What people love best about fostering homeless pets may surprise you!	What people love best about fostering homeless pets may surprise you! December 10, 2015 Do you ever wonder why people foster pets? Sure, it's because they want to help save a life, but there's more. A lot more, as anyone who’s actually done it can tell you. And you can sum it up with a three-letter word you’ll hear a lot this time of year: joy. Topping the list…	f,p
20151210	Webcast	webcast	Getting the Most Out of Shelter Medicine	Getting the Most Out of Shelter Medicine Dr. Cristie Kamiya and Carol NovelloDecember 2015 Shelter veterinarians are a powerful source of experience, knowledge, training and insight that can guide animal shelters to improvements in every area of animal care. This webcast will take a comprehensive look at the benefits of giving a veterinarian a policy-making role in shelter operations.	e,v
20151208	Blog	blog	What shelters and rescue groups need to know before examining a neonatal puppy or kitten	What shelters and rescue groups need to know before examining a neonatal puppy or kitten December 8, 2015 When it comes to doing a physical exam on a newborn puppy or kitten, does your shelter or rescue group’s care team know what to look for? At the 2015 NAVC veterinary conference, Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC, of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University, spoke on “What to Expect in a Neonatal…	s,v
20151202	Blog	blog	‘Tis the season to #FalalaFoster!	‘Tis the season to #FalalaFoster! December 2, 2015 Do you want to bring home some magic this holiday season? Want to experience the joy you remember from your childhood — and save a pet’s life at the same time? Here’s how: Foster a homeless pet! Fostering doesn’t just give pets a place to lay their heads. Spending time in a home, with a…	f,p,s
20151201	Blog	blog	How to tell if a shelter cat is stressed, fearful or feral	How to tell if a shelter cat is stressed, fearful or feral December 1, 2015 The best way to help any cat entering an animal shelter will depend on the cat. Unfortunately, it can be difficult for many shelter workers to tell the difference between a cat who is a social animal, used to humans, but severely stressed out or afraid, and a truly feral cat. Sara L. Bennett, DVM,…	s,v
20151119	Blog	blog	Celebrate Peanut Butter Lovers Month with these dog-approved recipes!	Celebrate Peanut Butter Lovers Month with these dog-approved recipes! November 19, 2015 Want to share the peanut butter love with your favorite dog during Peanut Butter Lovers Month? The dog lovers at Maddie’s Fund® have you covered! The first two come from Kim, our Maddie’s® Adoption Program Manager. “Kongs stuffed with peanut butter and plain Cheerios are a delicious treat for dogs,” she said. “If they get…	f,p,s
20151112	Blog	blog	Think senior pets can’t adjust to a new home? Expert says to think again!	Think senior pets can’t adjust to a new home? Expert says to think again! November 12, 2015 How likely is it that a senior pet can adapt to ending up in a shelter, being pulled by a rescue group, placed into one or more foster homes, and finally adopted — with a few stops at adoption events long the way? Almost guaranteed, says Sherri Franklin, who’s definitely in a position to know.…	f,p
20151105	Blog	blog	Does using the language of retail devalue shelter pets?	Does using the language of retail devalue shelter pets? November 5, 2015 When animal shelters and rescue groups talk about “promoting” pets available for adoption, or adopting “two for the price of one,” does that choice of language reduce pets to the level of a commodity? At a daylong workshop presented by Maddie’s Fund® at Animal Care Expo several years ago, Bonney Brown, then Director of the…	s
20151103	Blog	blog	In shelters and at home, peanut butter makes dogs’ lives better	In shelters and at home, peanut butter makes dogs’ lives better November 3, 2015 It’s a stickily delicious solution to a lot of common dog challenges, and it’s being celebrated during National Peanut Butter Lovers Month! Peanut butter can help relieve stress in shelter dogs, keep dogs in homes occupied and happy, and distract dogs from frightening or disruptive situations. And of course, it can be made into a…
20151022	Webcast	webcast	Getting It Done: How to Bust Myths about Community Cats with Science	Getting It Done: How to Bust Myths about Community Cats with Science Peter WolfOctober 2015 How can cat advocates cut through the misleading press releases and propaganda to combat proposed laws that seek to end lifesaving neuter-return programs and other cat-friendly efforts? With science, data and facts!	e,f,p,s,v
20151014	Blog	blog	Where would animal shelters be without veterinary technicians?	Where would animal shelters be without veterinary technicians? October 14, 2015 They’re the all-too-often unsung heroes of veterinary medicine, but we’re going to sing about them here. We’re talking about veterinary technicians, with a special chorus of gratitude for those who go into shelter medicine practice. Veterinary technicians assist in surgery, assess vitals, draw blood, comfort frightened patients, explain procedures to clients and do everything registered…
20151006	Blog	blog	Shelters and rescue groups: Is it time to take the fear out of FeLV?	Shelters and rescue groups: Is it time to take the fear out of FeLV? October 6, 2015 Animal organizations have done a pretty good job of destigmatizing FIV-positive cats, and adopters have begun welcoming them into their families in larger numbers than could have been imagined 20 years ago. But cats who test positive for feline leukemia (FeLV) don’t fare as well in the hands of adoption groups. Is it time to…
20151001	Blog	blog	One fast, easy tip to get more comments and reach on pet adoption Facebook posts	One fast, easy tip to get more comments and reach on pet adoption Facebook posts October 1, 2015 You can give your shelter or rescue group’s Facebook posts a big jump-start on reach and engagement by posting the first comment yourself. And yes, you can even do that on scheduled posts! Facebook’s algorithm analyzes activity on every Facebook post, and uses that activity to increase or decrease the number of your followers they’ll…
20150930	Blog	blog	An expert tells you how to create and grow a highly successful cat foster care program	An expert tells you how to create and grow a highly successful cat foster care program September 30, 2015 Does your animal organization want to save more cats? You don’t need a bigger shelter or more money, but you do need foster homes. How do you get them? How do you train them? How do you keep the ones you have, and get more? Austin Pets Alive! cat foster manager Ashley Ferry has answers…
20150929	Blog	blog	Dog rescued with embedded collar tries to save other dogs from her fate	Dog rescued with embedded collar tries to save other dogs from her fate September 29, 2015 Can a dog who’s had something terrible happen to her not only try to protect herself from that same thing happening in the future, but the other dogs she lives with, too? She can if she’s Casey the Wonderdog! Being in humane work for the past 36 years, I’ve had the pleasure of sharing my…
20150923	Blog	blog	TLC from humans staves off respiratory infections in shelter cats	TLC from humans staves off respiratory infections in shelter cats September 23, 2015 Cats who receive positive attention from human caretakers while in animal shelters exhibit fewer signs of stress and a lower incidence of upper respiratory disease than cats who don’t. These results, reported in the October 2015 issue of the peer-reviewed journal Preventive Veterinary Medicine, are consistent with the authors’ earlier study on petting shelter cats,…
20150909	Blog	blog	Webinar: The science of social media for nonprofits	Webinar: The science of social media for nonprofits September 9, 2015 If your shelter or rescue group needs to improve its online fundraising and cause awareness — and who doesn’t? — then they can’t afford to turn their back on the science of social media. If your only exposure to social media is sharing pets who need help, family photos and rants about issues of the…
20150908	Blog	blog	Changing how you post ‘urgent’ pets to Facebook gets more lives saved	Changing how you post ‘urgent’ pets to Facebook gets more lives saved September 8, 2015 Is your shelter or rescue group’s “urgent pets” page on Facebook doing more harm than good? That’s what Don Jennings wondered when he took over as Executive Director of San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!), and saw the chaotic, often disruptive nature of the comments on the organization’s “SAPA Urgents and Adoptables” page. “SAPA! was formed…
20150901	Blog	blog	Adopting a second cat can make your resident feline happier and healthier	Adopting a second cat can make your resident feline happier and healthier September 1, 2015 September is Happy Healthy Cat Month, and the CATalyst Council wants you to consider heading to the shelter and adopting your solo feline a friend. From the campaign website: Think about getting another cat. Cats are social animals, so you might want to consider visiting the shelter and adopting a another cat. They love to…
20150802	Presentation	presentation	Anesthesia for the Senior Patient: Guess What? Age is a Disease	Anesthesia for the Senior Patient: Guess What? Age is a Disease Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA October 2015 Learn about the physiology of aging and how the pharmacology of anesthetic agents is changed in the aging patient.	v
20150802	Presentation	presentation	Parvovirus Updates: Recognition, Testing, and Management in the Shelter	Parvovirus Updates: Recognition, Testing, and Management in the Shelter Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, DABVPOctober 2015 Hear about newer diagnostic and management protocols, with an eye to practicality and life-saving in a shelter environment.	v
20150801	Presentation	presentation	When it's More Than URI: Pneumonia in the Shelter	When it's More Than URI: Pneumonia in the Shelter Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, DABVPOctober 2015 Learn how to recognize and diagnose pneumonia, the underlying pathogenesis and pathology, and the treatment options.	v
20150801	Presentation	presentation	There is Way Too Much Toxocara in Dogs and Cats	There is Way Too Much Toxocara in Dogs and Cats Dwight D. Bowman, MS, PhD, DACVM October 2015 Review the life cycle, transmission, diagnosis and treatment of this common parasitic infection!	v
20150801	Presentation	presentation	The Importance of a Physical Examination for Incoming Shelter Animals	The Importance of a Physical Examination for Incoming Shelter Animals Kathleen Makolinski, DVM October 2015 See the fundamentals of a physical examination of cats and dogs, which allows staff members to determine how to best care for animals during their shelter stay.	e,s,v
20150801	Presentation	presentation	Sniffles and Snots: Prevention and Management of Feline Upper Respiratory Disease in the Animal Shelter	Sniffles and Snots: Prevention and Management of Feline Upper Respiratory Disease in the Animal Shelter Jodi Boyd, DVM October 2015 Learn best practices in preventing upper respiratory disease, with new approaches for managing and monitoring cats in shelter environments which put the LVT at the center of animal health management.	v
20150801	Presentation	presentation	Avoiding Dog Fights in the Shelter	Avoiding Dog Fights in the Shelter Ehren Melius October 2015 Dog-to-dog aggression can be challenging, but there are myriad ways to keep your canines happy and safe.	e,s,v
20150731	Presentation	presentation	Dermatology in the Shelter Setting: Diagnostic Evaluation	Dermatology in the Shelter Setting: Diagnostic Evaluation William Miller, VMD, DAVC October 2015 Want to find out about in-shelter diagnostic testing in dermatology?	v
20150731	Presentation	presentation	Dermatology in the Shelter Setting: Disease Management	Dermatology in the Shelter Setting: Disease Management William Miller, VMD, DAVCOctober 2015 Recognize and treat the problematic contagious disorders that can be in the shelter animal population.	v
20150731	Presentation	presentation	Diarrhea in a Shelter Setting: Do You Have a Firm Handle on it?	Diarrhea in a Shelter Setting: Do You Have a Firm Handle on it? Holly Putnam, DVM October 2015 Learn about the latest updates on diarrhea in a shelter setting, from nutritional to viral causes, and diagnostics to treatment plans.	v
20150731	Presentation	presentation	Enrichment for Shelter Cats	Enrichment for Shelter Cats Rebecca Lohnes, MS October 2015 Hear about enrichment options to increase quality of life for the cats in your facility, including low cost enrichment options, and positive training techniques.	e,s,v
20150731	Presentation	presentation	Enrichment for Shelter Dogs	Enrichment for Shelter Dogs Rebecca Lohnes, MSOctober 2015 Positive reinforcement training and enrichment exercises are some of the best ways to reduce kennel stress and increase adoptability for shelter dogs.	e,s,v
20150717	Presentation	presentation	Getting to No-Kill, Different Communities, Different Models NKLA: Los Angeles, California	Getting to No-Kill, Different Communities, Different Models NKLA: Los Angeles, California Brenda Barnette, Francis Battista, Aimee Gilbreath, Marc PeraltaJuly 17, 2015 What is the "secret sauce” that created No-kill Los Angeles’ rapid success? Come learn how Best Friends’ NKLA initiative formed public/private partnerships, created a strong coalition, and broke through misconceptions to save many more lives in L.A.	e,s,v
20150717	Presentation	presentation	Getting to No-Kill, Different Communities, Different Models - Austin, Texas	Getting to No-Kill, Different Communities, Different Models - Austin, Texas Dr. Ellen Jefferson and Tawney HammondJuly 17, 2015 As the largest no-kill city in the country, Austin Texas, knows how to turn things around. Find out how they did it!	e,s,v
20150717	Presentation	presentation	Where to Begin: Fundraising Basics	Where to Begin: Fundraising Basics Sandy ReesJuly 17, 2015 Fundraising: The right people, the right time, the right message, is it as simple as that?	e
20150717	Presentation	presentation	Smart Money: Wise Investments for a Secure Future	Smart Money: Wise Investments for a Secure Future Craig DePoleJuly 17, 2015 Where can your fundraising efforts reap the biggest rewards? Find out in this presentation from Best Friends National Conference!	e
20150717	Presentation	presentation	Raising Funds Digitally: Navigating the Online and Email Worlds	Raising Funds Digitally: Navigating the Online and Email Worlds Sue CitroJuly 17, 2015 Increase your reach through the power of online and email fundraising!	e
20150717	Presentation	presentation	Light Their Fires: Motivating Donors	Light Their Fires: Motivating Donors Angie Moore and Jeff NickelJuly 17, 2015 Do you know what your donors want, why they are involved and what their expectations are of your organization? Find out!	e
20150717	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising's Hidden Power: Making Every Donor Count	Fundraising's Hidden Power: Making Every Donor Count Tim CrumJuly 17, 2015 Want to learn how to build lasting relationships with donors, ask for more money, get your donors to find other donors, and build a volunteer team devoted to asking for money?	e
20150717	Presentation	presentation	Granted: Identifying, Applying for and Managing Grant Funds	Granted: Identifying, Applying for and Managing Grant Funds Amanda PearceJuly 17, 2015 Are you intimidated by the grant proposal process? Don't be!	e
20150717	Presentation	presentation	Ready, Steady, Go: Managing Change for Increased Success	Ready, Steady, Go: Managing Change for Increased Success Holly SizemoreJuly 17, 2015 Evolve and grow - that's the blueprint for a vibrant organization, but many of us resist change, especially when we can't see the need for it. How can we change and continue to move the ball forward?	e
20150717	Presentation	presentation	Learning to Lead: What Great Leaders Know and Do	Learning to Lead: What Great Leaders Know and Do Gregory CastleJuly 17, 2015 It takes leadership to save animals. There are many different ways to lead, and many different ways to make decisions. Find out how to maximize your leadership skills to affect the most change.	e
20150717	Presentation	presentation	How to Win Friends and Influence Lifesaving through Coalitions and Alliances	How to Win Friends and Influence Lifesaving through Coalitions and Alliances Barbara Brown, Francis Battista and Arlyn BradshawJuly 17, 2015 Learn how to leverage allied and rival organizations toward a common goal. You can accomplish great things with the strength of active, united coalitions, find out how in this presentation!	e
20150717	Presentation	presentation	Working for Peace: Effective Conflict Resolution	Working for Peace: Effective Conflict Resolution Karen GreenJuly 17, 2015 Conflict can actually strengthen relationships, increase creativity and lead to solutions. Learn how to turn disagreements into doorways for collaboration and teamwork.
20150717	Presentation	presentation	Create a Blazing Hot Brand: More Mission, Members, Media and Money	Create a Blazing Hot Brand: More Mission, Members, Media and Money Julie CastleJuly 17, 2015 Brand your organization, stand out from the sea of nonprofits in your community, attract more donors, volunteers and community support.	e
20150717	Presentation	presentation	Strong on Top: Building and Engaging a Board of Directors	Strong on Top: Building and Engaging a Board of Directors Sandy ReesJuly 17, 2015 You can unleash the best board of directors ever. Discover the traits of your ideal board members, learn to recruit the talented folks you most want, and plan ways to keep them meaningfully engaged.	e
20150608	Research	research	Community Pet Adoption Partnerships Survey Results: Stray Kitten Scenario	Community Pet Adoption Partnerships Survey Results: Stray Kitten Scenario June 2015 During the Summer of 2014, Maddie’s Institute^® conducted a survey to assess strategies that may prevent animals from entering shelter facilities. One such strategy involves asking community members who bring in kittens to care for them until organizational resources are available or they are old enough to be placed for adoption. This report addresses the extent to which organizations encourage community member care, the frequency of community members who elect to provide care, how organizational resources link to involvement and more.	e,f,p,s,v
20150604	Webcast	webcast	What to Do About Ear Problems in Shelter and Foster Home Dogs	What to Do About Ear Problems in Shelter and Foster Home Dogs Karen Moriello, DVM, DACVDJune 2015 Itching, pain and infection in the ears can be a major hindrance to finding a home for a shelter or fostered dog. That's because the suffering these symptoms cause can affect a dog's personality, as well as raise concern in potential adopters about the difficulty of treating ear problems. Resolving the condition, however, can be difficult for shelters and rescue groups, too. What can they do to help these dogs?	v
20150521	Webcast	webcast	Stopping the Scales, Greasiness and Odor of Seborrhea in Shelter and Foster Home Dogs	Stopping the Scales, Greasiness and Odor of Seborrhea in Shelter and Foster Home Dogs Karen Moriello, DVM, DACVDMay 2015 Seborrhea in dogs can be caused by underlying skin disease or by a primary skin defect. While not life-threatening, the odor and appearance can make it very difficult to find a home for even the friendliest, most appealing dog. What can shelters and foster homes do to resolve this condition in dogs they're caring for?	v
20150512	Research	research	Maddie's Pet Adoption Days 2014 Adopter Survey Results	Maddie's Pet Adoption Days 2014 Adopter Survey Results May 2015 In December 2014, Maddie’s Fund conducted an online survey that asked adopters who participated in the 2014 Maddie’s^® Pet Adoption Days Event about the pet they adopted, the organization they adopted from and their event experience. Maddie’s^® Pet Adoption Days has supported the adoptions of more than 31,000 homeless dogs and cats since the program’s inception in 2010.	e,f,p,s,v
20150507	Webcast	webcast	What Animal Shelters Need to Know About the Canine Influenza Outbreak	What Animal Shelters Need to Know About the Canine Influenza Outbreak Sandra Newbury, DVMMay 2015 No one in animal welfare or veterinary medicine can have missed the news about the outbreak of a new strain of canine influenza that hit Chicago and nearby communities in the last month. This is the first time this strain of the disease has been identified in the United States.	e,s,v
20150505	Webcast	webcast	Removing Barriers to Adoption: How Evidence, Innovation and Compassion Grow Pet Adoptions	Removing Barriers to Adoption: How Evidence, Innovation and Compassion Grow Pet Adoptions Cynthia D. Delany and Kelly LeeMay 2015 Because people in animal welfare often see terrible things befall pets, and because of genuine concern for the animals, we've sometimes gone overboard in terms of regulating, requiring, constraining, screening and even getting in the way of successful adoptions.	e,s
20150505	Article	article	The Million Cat Challenge: The 5 Key Initiatives That Make it Work – and How They Can Work for Your Organization!	The Million Cat Challenge: The 5 Key Initiatives That Make it Work – and How They Can Work for Your Organization! May 2015 The Million Cat Challenge is aiming to help shelters save the lives of 1 million more cats. In our recent webcast with Challenge founders Dr. Julie Levy and Dr. Kate Hurley, the feedback was loud and clear: You want more! Specifically, you want to know more about the approaches that have worked in shelters, and how you can implement them in yours.
20150428	Webcast	webcast	Capacity for Care: When Less Adds Up to a Whole Lot More for Shelter Cats	Capacity for Care: When Less Adds Up to a Whole Lot More for Shelter Cats Ollie Davidson and Kathleen OlsonApril 2015 How can your shelter save more cats? Take in fewer of them at a time, give each cat more room and care for them better.	e,s,v
20150421	Webcast	webcast	Return to Field: Animal Shelters and a New Approach to Healthy Unowned Cats	Return to Field: Animal Shelters and a New Approach to Healthy Unowned Cats Scott TrebatoskiApril 2015 What can animal shelters do about healthy unowned cats in their community? One new concept increasingly gaining ground is that, as long as the cats are thriving, the most compassionate, lifesaving approach is to sterilize them, vaccinate them, ear-tip them and return them where they were found.	e,s,v
20150414	Webcast	webcast	Managed Admission: Giving Shelter Cats Their Best Chance at a Great Outcome	Managed Admission: Giving Shelter Cats Their Best Chance at a Great Outcome Barbara Carr and Kathie JohnsonApril 2015 Not every cat who is presented to a shelter for relinquishment is in need of immediate admission. In many cases, simply knowing that help is available and the shelter can take the cat in the near future is enough to allow the community member to opt for an appointment down the road, when his or her cat can be better cared-for by the shelter. In some cases, supportive management may buy the owner enough breathing room that the cat ends up being able to remain in the current home after all.	e,s
20150407	Webcast	webcast	Alternatives to Intake: When the Shelter Isn't the Answer	Alternatives to Intake: When the Shelter Isn't the Answer Wiley Stem, IIIApril 2015 What if your city wanted to stop euthanizing community cats in the shelter, and decided to try something bold? And what if all the animal control officers, rescue groups and community members came together to make it work?	e,s
20150319	Webcast	webcast	Assessing Your Community to Save More Animals' Lives	Assessing Your Community to Save More Animals' Lives Bonney BrownMarch 2015 Do you know what's needed to save the lives of more animals in your community? The answer to that question begins with understanding what already exists in terms of resources, as well as the major issues facing homeless pets in your area and the people who work to help them.	e,f,p,s,v
20150226	Webcast	webcast	How to Stop Itching in Shelters and Foster Homes Cats	How to Stop Itching in Shelters and Foster Homes Cats Karen Moriello, DVM, DACVDFebruary 2015 Itching is a major reason cats get taken to the veterinarian. While there's no one underlying cause of itching in cats, getting to the bottom of the condition is particularly important due to the overlap in symptoms between contagious and non-contagious infections that may cause itching. How can shelters and rescue groups, with their limited resources, diagnose, treat and prevent this skin disease?	v
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Revolution Relay: Passing the Baton to the Next Generation of Advocates	Revolution Relay: Passing the Baton to the Next Generation of Advocates Becky RobinsonFebruary 2015 As Alley Cat Allies celebrates its 25th anniversary, Ms. Robinson reflects on the past quarter of a century. Where we were, what we have accomplished and what is yet to be achieved by the next generation! Come celebrate the rescued animals and advocacy accomplishments of the past while we also set our sights on the future.	e,f,p,s,v
20150220	Presentation	presentation	No-Kill Political Advocacy	No-Kill Political Advocacy Ryan ClintonFebruary 2015 Learn how animal advocates in Austin, Texas, put no-kill on the City's public-policy agenda, and how you can do the same for your community. Topics include writing press releases, strategies for communicating with public officials, learning how to handle opposition and spreading your lifesaving message.	e
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Achieving and Sustaining No-kill in a Medium-sized, Open Admission Shelter	Achieving and Sustaining No-kill in a Medium-sized, Open Admission Shelter Cheryl SchneiderFebruary 2015 Learn how Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter in Texas, an open admission shelter, started on their path to no-kill and how they continue to achieve a high save rate every month.	e
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Companion Animal Legislation	Companion Animal Legislation Ryan ClintonFebruary 2015 Passing well-crafted legislation can be a key way to change the world for companion animals. This session covers municipal and state-focused legislative topics including rescue-access laws, city No Kill mandates, banning the gas chambers and regulating puppy mills.	e
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Holding Out for a Hero	Holding Out for a Hero Becky Robinson and Kayla ChristianoFebruary 2015 The movement to save cats has been gaining steam for 25 years and while TNR and other no-kill initiatives are in the news every day, it can still feel like your community isn’t changing at all. You’re angry and frustrated that your local shelter or animal control impounds and kills healthy animals and you wish someone would step in and fix it. After all, you’re only one person, right?	e,f,s,v
20150220	Presentation	presentation	The Little Shelter that Could...and DID!	The Little Shelter that Could...and DID! Sgt. Karl BaileyFebruary 2015 Discover how Sgt. Karl Bailey, with a small staff and a group of committed volunteers, changed a high kill city shelter to no-kill in just 120 seconds - and with a budget of less than $30,000 per year!	e,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Beyond Labels: Advocating for all Dogs, with the Love-A-Bull Team - Part 1	Beyond Labels: Advocating for all Dogs, with the Love-A-Bull Team - Part 1 Leala Ward-VinsonFebruary 2015 Take a look into the ways that advocacy on individual and community levels can have a positive impact on treating all dogs equally, eliminating breed-related stigmas, abolishing outdated policies and improving the chances for targeted breeds to find homes and their families access to resources.	e,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Beyond Labels: Advocating for all Dogs, with the Love-A-Bull Team - Part 2	Beyond Labels: Advocating for all Dogs, with the Love-A-Bull Team - Part 2 Megan RansomFebruary 2015 Take a look into the ways that advocacy on individual and community levels can have a positive impact on treating all dogs equally, eliminating breed-related stigmas, abolishing outdated policies and improving the chances for targeted breeds to find homes and their families access to resources.	e,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Beyond Labels: Advocating for all Dogs, with the Love-A-Bull Team - Part 3	Beyond Labels: Advocating for all Dogs, with the Love-A-Bull Team - Part 3 Lindsey OrtizFebruary 2015 Take a look into the ways that advocacy on individual and community levels can have a positive impact on treating all dogs equally, eliminating breed-related stigmas, abolishing outdated policies and improving the chances for targeted breeds to find homes and their families access to resources.	e,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Taking Different Paths to No-Kill	Taking Different Paths to No-Kill Michael and Pam KitkoskiFebruary 2015 Learn how Rockwall Pets has taken two municipal open-admission shelters to no-kill status in Rockwall County, TX. Each shelter required a different tactic. There's more than one way to get it done!	e,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	No-Kill Kansas City	No-Kill Kansas City Brent ToellnerFebruary 2015 In 2011, the city of Kansas City, MO put out an RFP for private organizations to run the city shelter; a shelter with a long history of being a high-kill shelter. When the deadline for bids passed, there were no bidders to take on the project. So a small group of advocates used the city's 3-week extension to build a business plan to successfully bid on, and take over, the city shelter contract.	e,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	The Bastrop Experience: The Road to Saving More Lives	The Bastrop Experience: The Road to Saving More Lives Erica Thompson and Amanda SmithFebruary 2015 After a rough first year in 2012, the mostly rural Bastrop County Animal Services in Texas was well on the path to significantly increase their save-rate. Take a look at how they did it.	e,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	The Law & Liability for Shelters & Rescues	The Law & Liability for Shelters & Rescues Ryan ClintonFebruary 2015 Learn how shelters and rescue groups can implement strategies to limit their liability for saving lives.	e
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Creating and Sustaining a Dog Foster Network	Creating and Sustaining a Dog Foster Network Ann LindholmFebruary 2015 With a viable foster program it's possible to begin transforming your community to no-kill, even if you don't have a shelter. Learn how a one person position grew into a dog foster team of more than 35 volunteers. This team supports a network of over 1,000 approved foster parents.	e,f,p,s,v
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Foster Faster: Growing Your Dog Foster Program	Foster Faster: Growing Your Dog Foster Program Faith WrightFebruary 2015 Learn how to expand your foster program to save the even harder to place big dogs, often considered "the last 10%".	e,f,p,s,v
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Medical Treatment for Dogs on a Shoestring Budget	Medical Treatment for Dogs on a Shoestring Budget Alexis Bardzinski, DVM, and Jordana EstradaFebruary 2015 Since Austin Pets Alive! takes almost any animal from the open intake city shelter, regardless of medical issue, we see many diseases in dogs. We will talk through the worst one, Distemper, as well as others like broken bones, mange, upper respiratory infections, orthopedic issues and much more.	e,v
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Rescuing Dogs from the Euthanasia List	Rescuing Dogs from the Euthanasia List Palmer NeuhausFebruary 2015 Fifty percent of the dogs in Austin, Texas were dying in 2008 when Austin Pets Alive! began saving lives. The rescue team had merely one- to two-hours to go through the euthanasia list, choose animals and save them before their time was up. Learn how the rescue team evaluated and chose dogs.	e,f,p,s,v
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Getting Big Dogs Out of the Shelter via Canine Good Citizen Training	Getting Big Dogs Out of the Shelter via Canine Good Citizen Training Marian Cannell and Amy LewisFebruary 2015 Through a partnership with Best Friends Animal Society, Austin Pets Alive! embarked on a six-month pilot program to test the effectiveness of Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Training on adoption rates. The results have been very good and show a clear adoption rate difference between dogs who undergo training and those who don’t.	e,s,v
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Saving All the Little Dogs: Small Dog Behavior Issues	Saving All the Little Dogs: Small Dog Behavior Issues Faith Wright and Deaven WilsonFebruary 2015 Do you know how many small breed dogs are euthanized in your community shelter? In Austin, Texas in 2008, it was many more than would have been expected (roughly 500). Do you know that nearly ALL of them can be saved and although many are marked "aggressive", they rarely are?	e,f,s,v
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Saving Parvo Positive Pups	Saving Parvo Positive Pups Katie Kresek and Alexis Bardzinksi, DVMFebruary 2015 Parvovirus is a major killer of dogs and puppies in shelters. Austin Pets Alive! built the first parvo ward that actively takes parvo-positive dogs from the community and other shelters for treatment and then placement.	e,s,v
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Effective Dog Marketing for Adoption	Effective Dog Marketing for Adoption Elizabeth Doyle and Summer HugginsFebruary 2015 Marketing dogs, especially hard-to-place dogs, is an art form as well as a systematic process. Learn how to create a winning system utilizing a volunteer force, as well as how to write effectively about those dogs to get adoption applications coming in.	e,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Medical Treatment for Cats on a Shoestring Budget	Medical Treatment for Cats on a Shoestring Budget Ellen Jefferson, DVM, and Jordana MoerbeFebruary 2015 Austin Pets Alive! Medical Clinic treats thousands of cats a year, many who are straight off of the euthanasia list because of medical conditions such as feline leukemia, FIV, renal disease, hepatic lipidosis, skin problems, viral diseases, and trauma. They save them all and this session is about how they do it.	e,s,v
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Creating and Growing a Successful Cat Foster Program	Creating and Growing a Successful Cat Foster Program Ashley FerryFebruary 2015 Fosters often mean the difference between life and death for cats in the shelter. They are essential in addressing overcrowding issues, shelter behavior problems and providing personalized care for medical conditions.	e,f,p,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Rescuing Cats from the Euthanasia List	Rescuing Cats from the Euthanasia List Frances Flower, PhDFebruary 2015 Learn how to create a sustainable rescue program that relies solely on volunteers to assess cats on the euthanasia list and save the most lives it can that are out of other options for a live outcome.	e,p,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	How to Create a Successful Barn Cat Program	How to Create a Successful Barn Cat Program Monica FrendenFebruary 2015 Often overlooked for rescue, feral and fractious cats can be saved through a progressive Barn Placement Program and given a new lease on life as working cats. Learn how to start a barn program from scratch.	e,p,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	DIY: Building a Nice Cattery on a Shoestring	DIY: Building a Nice Cattery on a Shoestring Bruce Walker, PhD and Bob BreezeFebruary 2015 Desperate for cat adoption facilities but not enough funds to get a building? Build out "habitats” in your local pet store or vet clinic!	e,p,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	How to Start and Grow a Large Bottle Baby Program in Your Community, Part 1	How to Start and Grow a Large Bottle Baby Program in Your Community, Part 1 Casandra MensingFebruary 2015 In this is a two-part presentation, you’ll learn how to start and build a bottle baby nursery, plus how to create a foster network for neonates. In Part 1, Casandra Mensing will share her experience running APA!’s Nursery, from its meager beginnings to the groundbreaking phenomenon that it is today.	e,f,p,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	How to Start and Grow a Large Bottle Baby Program Part 2	How to Start and Grow a Large Bottle Baby Program Part 2 Rachel Sherinian February 2015 In this is a two-part presentation, you’ll learn how to start and build a bottle baby nursery, plus how to create a foster network for neonates. In Part 2, Rachel Sherinian will focus In finding, training, and retaining specialized foster families for kittens, whether you have a nursery or not.	e,f,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Taking Troubled Tabbies from Naughty to Nice	Taking Troubled Tabbies from Naughty to Nice Sara Cookson and Kristin Hill February 2015 Every rescue encounters troubled cats with issues that go beyond tortitude. The Austin Pet's Alive! Cat Behavior Team will teach you how to prevent behavior problems before they start.	e,f,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Cat Marketing	Cat Marketing Ashley FerryFebruary 2015 There is no more powerful way to get cats adopted than through good marketing. Austin Pets Alive! Cat Marketing Team discusses how to save cats by increasing their chances of adoption.	e,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Cat Adoptions 2.0 High Volume Cat Adoptions	Cat Adoptions 2.0 High Volume Cat Adoptions Monica FrendenFebruary 2015 Too many cats, not enough adopters? Supersize your cat adoption program! In this Level 2 seminar, you'll learn how to manage a population of hundreds of cats in varying stages of your organization.	e,f,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Volunteer 1.0: Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement	Volunteer 1.0: Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement Gerri KapplerFebruary 2015 Austin Pets Alive! is well known for its huge volunteer force (over 2,000 hours per week). But in 2008 APA! started with no funds for staff and relied solely on volunteers to do everything related to saving lives and building a huge organization. How did they do it?	e,f,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Marketing 2.0	Marketing 2.0 Diane BlankenburgFebruary 2015 How do you get name recognition on a limited budget? What image do you want to create? What puts you on the map? What is the purpose of your marketing materials?	e,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising 1.0: Grass Roots Fundraising	Fundraising 1.0: Grass Roots Fundraising Lindy Hardin and Katy BryantFebruary 2015 San Antonio Pets Alive! started in 2012 with some financial help, but the organization had to quickly get on its feet to raise the rest of the funds needed to save 5,000 animals. The presenters share what they did to hit the ground running, what worked, what didn’t work as well as expected and how to divide and conquer.	e,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Fundraising 2.0: From Grass Roots to a Multi-Million Dollar Organization	Fundraising 2.0: From Grass Roots to a Multi-Million Dollar Organization Diane BlankenburgFebruary 2015 Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) started off as a very grassroots organization, raising every dollar through word of mouth. Five years later, APA! has grown and the needs of fundraising have, too. This presentation addresses how to plan for bigger funds.	e,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	The Value of Teamwork: Shelter Managers, Staff and Volunteers	The Value of Teamwork: Shelter Managers, Staff and Volunteers Michael and Pam Kitkoski February 2015 Volunteers are a necessity for rescue and shelter organizations working to achieve no-kill. Volunteers must be treated as partners, offering meaningful work and appropriate autonomy. But even in an atmosphere of mutual accountability, conflicts with both staff and volunteers can arise.	e,f,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Why Creative Writing is Essential to Saving Lives	Why Creative Writing is Essential to Saving Lives Elizabeth DoyleFebruary 2015 Learn how to get more pets adopted through better marketing and advertising using online venues and volunteer photographers.	e,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Data: Why It Is Critical to Success and How To Keep Up with It	Data: Why It Is Critical to Success and How To Keep Up with It Lindsay O'GanFebruary 2015 Believe it or not, data is the cornerstone of a healthy organization. Learn how Austin Pets Alive! keeps so many moving pieces in communication through end-of -day reporting, overnight data entry and checks and balances.
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Facebook for Beginners	Facebook for Beginners Melissa MillerFebruary 2015 This session focuses on the basic concepts of Facebook and how you can best use the social media channel to save more animals in your shelter or rescue.	e,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Twitter for Beginners	Twitter for Beginners Melissa MillerFebruary 2015 This session focuses on the basic concepts of Twitter and how you can best use the social media channel to save more animals in your shelter or rescue.	e,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Creating and Keeping a Stellar Lifesaving Team	Creating and Keeping a Stellar Lifesaving Team Marc PeraltaFebruary 2015 Working together is the only way to achieve our lifesaving goals. This seminar concentrates on how to build and maintain a successful team focused on the techniques that result in successful high-volume adoptions.	e,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	How to Keep Your Newsletters Out of the Spam Folder	How to Keep Your Newsletters Out of the Spam Folder Amy StarnesFebruary 2015 Email management and marketing is much more than simply opening a free Gmail account. You need a strategy and an email marketing platform.	e,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Exceeding Customer Service Expectations in Relation to Adoptions	Exceeding Customer Service Expectations in Relation to Adoptions Marc PeraltaFebruary 2015 Are doing all you can to help increase the number of animal lives saved? This seminar focuses on the impact of exceptional customer service.	e,p,s
20150220	Presentation	presentation	The Adoptline Team: Virtual Frontline of Austin Pets Alive	The Adoptline Team: Virtual Frontline of Austin Pets Alive Patty Lepley Alexander and Gerri KapplerFebruary 2015 Austin Pets Alive!’s (APA) Adoptline Response Team provides email and phone mail responses to inquiries 365 days a year, 14 hours a day and has been critical in increasing APA's adoptions.	e,p,s
20150212	Webcast	webcast	How to Stop Itching in Shelter and Foster Home Dogs	How to Stop Itching in Shelter and Foster Home Dogs Karen Moriello, DVM, DACVDFebruary 2015 Itching is one of the number one reasons dogs visit veterinarians, and it plagues dogs in animal shelters and foster homes just as much. What can be done to give an affected dog some relief and get to the bottom of the underlying cause?	v
20150122	Presentation	presentation	Cytology in Clinical Practice	Cytology in Clinical Practice Tracy Stokol, BVSc, PhDJuly 2014 This presentation consists of a review of sample collection, smear preparation and staining of cytology samples. The lecture will conclude with instructions on general slide evaluation for common lesions diagnosed on cytology and clinical cases to practice your skills.	v
20150122	Presentation	presentation	Recognizing and Treating Common Dental Conditions in Dogs and Cats	Recognizing and Treating Common Dental Conditions in Dogs and Cats Santiago Peralta, DVM, DAVDCJuly 2014 Dr. Peralta reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of the most common dental diseases of dogs and cats and possible ways to implement adequate dental standards at shelters.	v
20150122	Presentation	presentation	Update on Chronic Stomatitis	Update on Chronic Stomatitis Santiago Peralta, DVM, DAVDCJuly 2014 This presentation will review the current knowledge regarding the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of chronic stomatitis in cats. Possible recommendations on how to manage chronic stomatitis at a shelter will be discussed.	v
20150122	Presentation	presentation	Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD)	Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD) Stephanie Janeczko, DVM, MS, DABVP, CAWAJuly 2014 Infectious respiratory disease can be a significant challenge affecting the health of dogs in a shelter setting. This presentation provides an overview of the disease complex, discusses causative agents and diagnosis and treatment. Management and preventive strategies are emphasized.	v
20150122	Presentation	presentation	Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)	Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, MA, DABVPJuly 2014 FIP is a progressive, fatal disease that may develop in cats following infection with a coronavirus. This session will provide an overview of FIP, covering disease transmission, clinical signs and diagnosis, as well as providing an update on new research that may lead to improved diagnostic testing and treatment. Management and prevention of infection in shelter environments is emphasized.	v
20150120	Presentation	presentation	Hematology in the Emergency Setting: The Value of the Blood Smear Exam	Hematology in the Emergency Setting: The Value of the Blood Smear Exam Tracy Stokol, BVSc, PhDJuly 2014 This presentation focuses on the basics of the blood smear evaluation and will be followed by case examples. The main objective of the lecture is to demonstrate a systematic approach to examining a blood smear in order to gain valuable information for patient assessment and management in the emergency setting.	v
20150115	Webcast	webcast	Introducing the Million Cat Challenge - Webcast	Introducing the Million Cat Challenge - Webcast Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM and Kate Hurley, DVM, MPVMJanuary 2015 Every cat counts. That's the premise of the Million Cat Challenge, a joint campaign of the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program and the Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida.	e,f,p,s,v
20141219	Presentation	presentation	Cats and Capacity for Care, Part 1	Cats and Capacity for Care, Part 1 Kate Hurley, DVM, MPVMMay 2014 What if there was a magic wand we could wave over animal shelters to increase cat adoptions while cutting daily care costs, reducing stress for staff, creating a more welcoming environment for volunteers and visitors, and dramatically improving the health and welfare of shelter cats? It's not quite as easy as a magic wand, but Capacity for Care (C4C) can have these benefits and more.	e,s,v
20141219	Presentation	presentation	Cats and Capacity for Care, Part 2	Cats and Capacity for Care, Part 2 Kate Hurley, DVM, MPVMMay 2014 In part 2 of Cats and Capacity for Care (C4C), the good news is that it can apply to any shelter, small or large, rich or poor, open or limited intake. Attaining Capacity for Care in the shelter frees resources to invest in building C4C in the community as well.	e,s,v
20141219	Presentation	presentation	B. gibsoni: What Does it Mean for Your Shelter?	B. gibsoni: What Does it Mean for Your Shelter? Sarah Kirk, DVMMay 2014 Babesia gibsoni is an intracellular parasite of red blood cells. Watch a case study in the diagnosis and management of B. gibsoni in pit bulls rescued from large-scale fighting rings.	v
20141218	Presentation	presentation	The Evolution of Adoption Programs: Taking Breed Out of the Equation, Part 1	The Evolution of Adoption Programs: Taking Breed Out of the Equation, Part 1 Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, Caitlin QuinnMay 2014 Shelter medicine teams have the opportunity to take the lead in utilizing innovative adoption policies to save more lives. Cutting-edge research reveals that we should focus our efforts on breed-neutral best practices with proven effectiveness to make policy and adoption decisions, rather than relying on breed.	e,f,p,s,v
20141218	Presentation	presentation	The Evolution of Adoption Programs: Marketing to Save Lives, Part 2	The Evolution of Adoption Programs: Marketing to Save Lives, Part 2 Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, Caitlin QuinnMay 2014 Innovations in the way we consider marketing adoptions in shelters mean that everyone has the opportunity to put on their PR hat - including medical team members! Once breed-neutral policies are in place, learn how to implement strategies that decrease barriers to adoption and increase live outcomes.	e,f,p,s,v
20141218	Presentation	presentation	Infectious Diseases in Large-Scale Cat Hoarding Investigations	Infectious Diseases in Large-Scale Cat Hoarding Investigations Katherine Polak, DVM, MPH, MS, DACVMPMay 2014 Animal hoarders often accumulate animals in over-crowded conditions without adequate nutrition, sanitation and veterinary care. As a result, animals seized from hoarding situations frequently suffer from a variety of medical conditions.	v
20141218	Article	article	An Overview of Feline Heartworm Disease	An Overview of Feline Heartworm Disease Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DAVBP (Canine/Feline)December 2014 We all know that cats are unique. Different from our canine companions in many ways, their physiologic response to heartworm infection is one more thing to add to the list. They’re not just small dogs – and our disease management protocols must be altered to take their unique responses into account. Understanding the disease prevalence, life cycle, clinical signs and prognosis will guide us in the development of rational management protocols for shelter pets.	v
20141216	Presentation	presentation	Saving Lives Through Integrated Medical and Behavioral Progams, Part 1	Saving Lives Through Integrated Medical and Behavioral Progams, Part 1 Cynda Crawford, DVM, PhD and Aimee SadlerMay 2014 The medical department's protocols to prevent transmissible disease and injuries may come into direct conflict with the behavior department's protocols to socialize, exercise and train dogs. How do you choose the best approaches to balance medical and behavioral needs? See case studies for merging critical medical and behavioral programs in shelters to increase their life-saving capacity.	e,f,s,v
20141216	Presentation	presentation	Saving Lives Through Integrated Medical and Behavioral Programs, Part 2	Saving Lives Through Integrated Medical and Behavioral Programs, Part 2 Cynda Crawford, DVM, PhD and Aimee SadlerMay 2014 The medical department's protocols to prevent transmissible disease and injuries may come into direct conflict with the behavior department's protocols to socialize, exercise and train dogs. How do you choose the best approaches to balance medical and behavioral needs? See case studies for merging critical medical and behavioral programs in shelters to increase their life-saving capacity.	e,f,s,v
20141118	Blog	blog	FIV-positive and FIV-negative cats: A love story	FIV-positive and FIV-negative cats: A love story November 18, 2014 Can FIV+ and FIV- kitties find true love together? You bet!	f,p,s,v
20141106	Webcast	webcast	Secrets to Pet Foster Program Success	Secrets to Pet Foster Program Success Sherri Franklin, Laurie Routhier, Marie Macaspac November 2014 What if your shelter or rescue group had a long list of people wanting to foster pets for you? What if you had a great system in place to recruit, train, reward and manage those foster homes? What if you had a whole army of people to help get those pets ready for adoption?	e,f,p,s,v
20141023	Webcast	webcast	Behavior Modification for Cats in Shelters and Foster Homes	Behavior Modification for Cats in Shelters and Foster Homes Sara L. Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVBOctober 2014 Getting a leopard to change his spots sometimes seems easier than getting a domestic cat to change her behavior. Fortunately, the science of feline behavior modification has come a long way in recent years, leaving animal shelters, rescue groups, fosters and adopters with plenty of new tools to help cats become happier and well-adjusted companions.	e,f,p,s,v
20141002	Webcast	webcast	The Best Medicine: Playing With Shelter Dogs	The Best Medicine: Playing With Shelter Dogs Brenda Griffin, DVM, MS, DACVIMOctober 2014 Dogs and games go together - never more than when they're shelter dogs! Play, particularly play with humans, can reduce stress and improve behavioral and physical wellness for dogs in animal shelters.	e,f,p,s,v
20141001	Video	video	Shelter Medicine Changes Everything	Shelter Medicine Changes Everything October 2014 In this short documentary film, Maddie's Fund takes a look at how shelter medicine arrived at this moment in time, the role Maddie's Fund played in that journey, and what the future holds for shelters, shelter veterinarians, and the animals whose lives are in their care.	e,f,p,s,v
20140918	Webcast	webcast	Treating the Treatables: Saving Lives Through Medical Protocols, Foster Care and Proactive Thinking	Treating the Treatables: Saving Lives Through Medical Protocols, Foster Care and Proactive Thinking Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, MA, DABVP (Canine/Feline Practice)September 2014 Does your shelter or rescue group have medical protocols in place to care for your pets and for your fostered dogs and cats? Foster programs are critical if we want to help more pets who are facing treatable medical conditions, and to expand the capacity of a community to care for its homeless pets.	e,f,s,v
20140828	Webcast	webcast	How Animal Shelters Can Treat and Prevent Heartworm in Dogs	How Animal Shelters Can Treat and Prevent Heartworm in Dogs Brian DiGangi, DVM, MS, DAVBPAugust 2014 Heartworm disease is 100% preventable, yet experts estimate one million dogs in the U.S. are infected with the parasite. The challenge of prevention and treatment is particularly acute in animal shelters, which usually receive the dogs when they are already heartworm-positive and face challenges finding resources to treat them.	v
20140807	Webcast	webcast	Everybody Wins: Learn How to Change the Way Animal Groups and Veterinarians Work Together	Everybody Wins: Learn How to Change the Way Animal Groups and Veterinarians Work Together Christie KeithAugust 2014 Have the words "veterinarians are only in it for the money" crossed your mind or lips? If you volunteer or work for an animal rescue group, have you ever passed up pulling a treatable pet from a shelter because you weren't sure you could find affordable treatment? If you run a shelter, have you ever wondered why local veterinarians don't want to participate in your programs?	e,f,p,s,v
20140724	Webcast	webcast	Fears, Facts and Forever Homes: What We Know About Free Pet Adoptions	Fears, Facts and Forever Homes: What We Know About Free Pet Adoptions Susan B. Krebsbach, DVMJuly 2014 Would you love to give your pet adoption program a boost, but fear that free adoptions send the wrong message, attract the wrong people and result in bad outcomes for pets?	e,f,p,s,v
20140708	Webcast	webcast	Evolving Strategies for Treating and Preventing Parvo in Shelter Dogs	Evolving Strategies for Treating and Preventing Parvo in Shelter Dogs Sandra Newbury, DVMJuly 2014 Few diseases strike as much fear in the heart of animal shelter personnel as canine parvovirus (CPV). Outbreaks can cause widespread death and suffering, and erode community goodwill the shelter depends on when seeking volunteers, adopters and donors.	v
20140508	Webcast	webcast	Social Media: 6 New Things Animal Organizations Need to Know	Social Media: 6 New Things Animal Organizations Need to Know Christie Keith May 2014 Social media is an incredibly powerful tool for getting pets adopted, as well as for growing an adoption organization's pool of donors, volunteers and foster homes. But as social media has grown in power, it's also become more complex and specialized, with changes and new platforms emerging almost daily.	e,f,p,s
20140501	Presentation	presentation	Treating Heartworm Disease in Shelter Dogs: 500+ Cases (and Counting!)	Treating Heartworm Disease in Shelter Dogs: 500+ Cases (and Counting!) Natalie Isaza, DVMMay 2014 A diagnosis of heartworm infection in shelter dogs at municipal animal control facilities can be devastating, and most animals with this disease are euthanized. Not many animal shelters or rescue groups can afford the expense of heartworm treatment, and if they can, may be unable to hold an animal through the entire treatment protocol.	v
20140501	Presentation	presentation	Vet to Vet: Efficacy of Synthetic Feline Interdigital Semiochemical (FIS)	Vet to Vet: Efficacy of Synthetic Feline Interdigital Semiochemical (FIS) Katherine Polak, DVM, MPH, MS, DACVPMMay 2014 Discussion of research on the efficacy of synthetic FIS, or feline interdigital semiochemicals, which may be useful as a preventative measure for inappropriate scratching behavior.	v
20140501	Presentation	presentation	Vet to Vet: Ponazuril Protocols for Shelters	Vet to Vet: Ponazuril Protocols for Shelters Staci Cannon, DVMMay 2014 Research on the use of ponazuril for the treatment of coccidiosis in cats and dogs.	v
20140501	Presentation	presentation	Vet to Vet: Secnidazole Treatment for Giardiasis	Vet to Vet: Secnidazole Treatment for Giardiasis Cynda Crawford, DVM, PhDMay 2014 The use of Secnidazole to treat cats and dogs with giardia infections.	v
20140501	Presentation	presentation	Vet to Vet: Serial FIV Serological Results in Cohabiting FIV-Positive and FIV-Negative Cats	Vet to Vet: Serial FIV Serological Results in Cohabiting FIV-Positive and FIV-Negative Cats Annette Litster, BVSc, PhD, MMedSciMay 2014 Research, risk management and modes of transmission regarding cohabitating FIV-positive and FIV-negative cats.	v
20140422	Blog	blog	Are we over-reacting to the risk of FIV transmission?	Are we over-reacting to the risk of FIV transmission? April 22, 2014 Shelters and rescue groups frequently have special adoption requirements for cats who test positive for FIV. Some won’t adopt them out to homes with FIV-negative cats, or at all. But a recent study suggests the risks of transmission to other household cats are negligible. In a study published in The Veterinary Journal, researchers looked at…	s,v
20140401	Article	article	A Protocoled Response to Dog and Cat Diarrhea in a Shelter Setting	A Protocoled Response to Dog and Cat Diarrhea in a Shelter Setting Ellen Jefferson, DVM, Executive Director, Austin Pets Alive!April 2014 Every life is precious, but that doesn't mean the concept of "herd health" shouldn't be a guiding principle of the shelter veterinarian. Dr. Ellen Jefferson, whose data-driven approach has helped make Austin, TX, the largest no-kill community in the nation, shows how blanket protocols and procedures give most shelter dogs and cats the best chance to avoid, or recover quickly from diarrhea.	v
20140313	Webcast	webcast	Critical Care of the Sick Neonatal Kitten	Critical Care of the Sick Neonatal Kitten Elizabeth J. Thomovsky, MS, DVM, DACVECC March 2014 Neonatal kittens' lives are fragile under the best of circumstances, and that fragility increases when they are orphaned or sick. How can shelter veterinarians, and those working with kitten nursery programs or rescue groups, provide the best care for this population?	v
20140201	Research	research	Maddie's Pet Adoption Days 2013 Adopter Survey Results	Maddie's Pet Adoption Days 2013 Adopter Survey Results February 2014 Maddie's^® Pet Adoption Days is the nation's biggest free pet adoption event. Its purpose is to increase awareness of shelter animals, shed light on the tireless efforts of shelters and rescue organizations and find new families for homeless dogs and cats. We surveyed adopters about the pet they adopted, the adoption agency and the 2013 MPAD event.	e,f,p,s,v
20140109	Webcast	webcast	Everything Shelters Need to Know About Canine Distemper	Everything Shelters Need to Know About Canine Distemper Cynda Crawford, DVM, PhDJanuary 2014 Canine distemper outbreaks are a fact of life in animal shelters across the country, and a frequent cause of loss of life for infected and exposed dogs.	v
20131201	Video	video	An Insider's View of Canine Parvovirus in Shelter Dogs	An Insider's View of Canine Parvovirus in Shelter Dogs Ronald Schultz, MS, PhD, ACVMDecember 2013 Few people have as intimate a knowledge of canine parvovirus as Dr. Ronald D. Schultz, Chair of the Department of Pathobiological Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, head of the Maddie's Laboratory, and one of the country's leading veterinary vaccine researchers. In this series of videos, he takes viewers inside the fight to identify CPV in the 70s, the struggle to combat outbreaks of infectious disease in shelters, and the rise of new preventive and diagnostic tools for parvo.	v
20131201	Presentation	presentation	Give Your Shelter a (Clean) Break from Parvo	Give Your Shelter a (Clean) Break from Parvo Sandra Newbury, DVMDecember 2013 Protect the animals in your shelter from infectious diseases like canine parvovirus without closing your doors entirely. In this video snippet, Dr. Newbury explains the concept of a "clean break."	e,f,s,v
20131201	Article	article	A Shelter-Based Approach to Canine Parvovirus Treatment	A Shelter-Based Approach to Canine Parvovirus Treatment Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine/Feline)December 2013 There have been many advances in treatment options since the emergence of canine parvovirus (CPV) in the 1970s, and many sheltering organizations have started to embrace various CPV treatment options in their efforts to save more lives. Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP, guides you through treatment for shelter dogs with CPV, including how to make use of limited resources without compromising patient welfare and a simple algorithm to help shelters make the best treatment decisions.	v
20131201	Article	article	An Historical Timeline of Canine Parvovirus	An Historical Timeline of Canine Parvovirus December 2013 Dr. Laurie J. Larson, a veterinarian and scientist working with Dr. Schultz at the Maddie's® Laboratory for Diagnosis and Prevention of Shelter Diseases, collaborated with Maddie's Fund^® to create an infographic outlining the history of canine parvovirus, from its emergence in the 1970s to the present.
20131201	Article	article	Canine Parvovirus Treatment Resource Assessment Algorithm	Canine Parvovirus Treatment Resource Assessment Algorithm Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, DABVPDecember 2013 The first step in creating a CPV treatment protocol that is right for your organization is to figure out what resources are available for CPV patient care. The goal of this assessment is to determine which patients can be successfully treated without jeopardizing the health and welfare of those patients or that of the other animals in the shelter.
20131201	Article	article	Physical and Behavioral Development of Kittens for the First Six Weeks of Life	Physical and Behavioral Development of Kittens for the First Six Weeks of Life Susan Krebsbach, DVMDecember 2013 Early behavioral development of kittens is governed by the extent to which other body systems and senses have developed. An understanding of both is vital if we are to comprehend the antics of the kittens in our charge.
20131114	Webcast	webcast	Helping Cats Who Hiss and Hide: Assessments, Behavior Modification and Re-Homing Strategies for Shy and Fearful Cats	Helping Cats Who Hiss and Hide: Assessments, Behavior Modification and Re-Homing Strategies for Shy and Fearful Cats Sheila Segurson D'Arpino, DVM, DACVBNovember 2013 Can cats who are shy and fearful in the shelter still get adopted? Yes, says board certified veterinary behavior specialist Dr. Sheila D'Arpino. Feline behavior while in a shelter is not always a good representation of that same cat's behavior in less stressful surroundings. Proper housing, handling, and, if needed, behavior modification can turn that hissing and hiding cat into a beloved family pet.	e,f,p,s,v
20131101	Research	research	Helping Cats Who Hiss and Hide: Pre-Webcast Survey Results	Helping Cats Who Hiss and Hide: Pre-Webcast Survey Results November 2013 On November 14, 2013, Maddie's Fund^® presented the webcast Helping Cats Who Hiss and Hide: Assessment, Behavior Modification and Re-Homing Strategies for Shy and Fearful Cats, with Dr. Sheila D'Arpino, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist. Those who registered for the live webcast filled out a short questionnaire regarding their own experiences with shy and fearful cats.	e,f,p,s,v
20131001	Presentation	presentation	Big Problem, Big Solutions: Mega Spay/Neuter Clinics	Big Problem, Big Solutions: Mega Spay/Neuter Clinics Kelly Farrell, DVMOctober 2013 This workshop is designed to familiarize attendees with the inner workings of a Mega Spay/Neuter Clinic that performs 25,000+ surgeries annually.	e,v
20131001	Presentation	presentation	Community Solutions for Community Cats, Part 1	Community Solutions for Community Cats, Part 1 Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM and Shaye Olmstead October 2013 Operation Catnip's proactive "litter prevention" program performs 3,000 trap-neuter-return (TNR) surgeries each year for community cats using monthly high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinics capable of sterilizing more than 200 cats in a single day. This program was instrumental in reducing cat euthanasia at the local shelter from 81% to 42% over 13 years. In 2012, the program was expanded to include a reactive "shelter-neuter-return" program targeting the cats most at risk of immediate euthanasia: adult impounded strays. By neutering and returning these shelter cats to their neighborhoods, cat euthanasia plummeted to 13% in 2012, making Alachua County the safest place to be a cat in Florida.	e,f,p,s,v
20131001	Presentation	presentation	Community Solutions for Community Cats, Part 2	Community Solutions for Community Cats, Part 2 Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM and Shaye Olmstead October 2013 Operation Catnip's proactive "litter prevention" program performs 3,000 trap-neuter-return (TNR) surgeries each year for community cats using monthly high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinics capable of sterilizing more than 200 cats in a single day. This program was instrumental in reducing cat euthanasia at the local shelter from 81% to 42% over 13 years. In 2012, the program was expanded to include a reactive "shelter-neuter-return" program targeting the cats most at risk of immediate euthanasia: adult impounded strays. By neutering and returning these shelter cats to their neighborhoods, cat euthanasia plummeted to 13% in 2012, making Alachua County the safest place to be a cat in Florida.	e,f,p,s,v
20131001	Presentation	presentation	Face-to-Face with Feral Freedom: Saving Community Cats	Face-to-Face with Feral Freedom: Saving Community Cats Rick DuCharmeOctober 2013 Feral Freedom is an innovative program that has decreased feline shelter euthanasia between 25% and 50% in every shelter in which it has been fully implemented. This talk, given by Rick DuCharme, Founder and Executive Director of First Coast No More Homeless Pets, presents an overview of the Feral Freedom program.	e
20131001	Presentation	presentation	Healing the Wounded Healer: Techniques to Reduce Stress in High-Intensity Practices	Healing the Wounded Healer: Techniques to Reduce Stress in High-Intensity Practices Michele Gaspar, DVM, DABVP (Feline), MAOctober 2013 If you're a shelter medicine professional, it's easy to begin neglecting your own well-being and balance. Because shelter medicine is one of the most emotionally demanding practices within veterinary medicine, clinicians face burnout, compassion fatigue and a wide range of mental health problems.	e,v
20131001	Presentation	presentation	Outstanding Animal Control Programs: Moving Toward No-Kill	Outstanding Animal Control Programs: Moving Toward No-Kill Scott Trebatoski, MBA, ACO, CET, QETIOctober 2013 Jacksonville Animal Care & Protective Services has made significant improvements towards no-kill animal control while suffering drastic budget cuts. In 2007 JACPS had an 81% euthanasia rate with a $5 million budget and 62 team members; by 2012 the euthanasia rate had been reduced to 31% while the budget was chopped to $3 million and staff to 44.	e
20131001	Presentation	presentation	Respiratory Infections in Shelters: Beyond Kennel Cough	Respiratory Infections in Shelters: Beyond Kennel Cough Cynda Crawford, DVM, PhDOctober 2013 Assuming a cough is kennel cough just might cause you to miss an important diagnosis.	v
20131001	Presentation	presentation	Ringworm Roundup 1: Overview	Ringworm Roundup 1: Overview Sandra Newbury, DVMOctober 2013 Managing ringworm in homeless pet populations can be easier than you think, when you have your eyes open, and equipped with a systematic approach and the right tools.	e,f,s,v
20131001	Presentation	presentation	Ringworm Roundup 2: Outbreak Management	Ringworm Roundup 2: Outbreak Management Sandra Newbury, DVMOctober 2013 In the second half of "Ringworm Roundup," Dr. Newbury discusses a step-by-step plan for managing any disease outbreak, but with a specific focus on ringworm.	e,f,s,v
20131001	Presentation	presentation	Saving More Kittens with Kitten University	Saving More Kittens with Kitten University Jennifer Broadhurst, DVMOctober 2013 Dr. Jennifer Broadhurst, Director of Operations at the Jacksonville Humane Society, discusses protocols and procedures in place for their kitten nursery, known as Kitten University. This talk was part of the Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conference track of the 2013 No More Homeless Pets National Conference.	e,v
20131001	Presentation	presentation	Shelter Based Feral Freedom	Shelter Based Feral Freedom Joe ElmoreOctober 2013 Feral Freedom return-to-field programs are quickly becoming the gold standard for community cat management in progressive communities nationwide. In Charleston County, South Carolina, animal organizations have implemented the Feral Freedom strategy as a collaboration of local organizations and animal control agencies, affirmed by ordinances created to reinforce this strategy to save more lives and reduce intake.	e
20131001	Presentation	presentation	Vet to Vet: Canine Circovirus	Vet to Vet: Canine Circovirus Cynda Crawford, DVM, PhDOctober 2013 Dr. Cynda Crawford, DVM, PhD and Clinical Assistant Professor for Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida, discusses the emerging Canine Circovirus.	v
20131001	Presentation	presentation	Vet to Vet: Evidence-Based Parvovirus Treatment	Vet to Vet: Evidence-Based Parvovirus Treatment Staci Cannon, DVMOctober 2013 Recent findings from a study of outpatient protocols in the treatment of canine parvovirus gastroenteritis.	v
20131001	Presentation	presentation	Vet to Vet: Recuvrya - A Novel Approach to Pain Management in the Shelter	Vet to Vet: Recuvrya - A Novel Approach to Pain Management in the Shelter Katherine Polak, DVM, MPH, MS, DACVPMOctober 2013 A new kind of medication for treating post-surgical pain in dogs.	v
20131001	Presentation	presentation	Vet to Vet: Tail Vaccination in Cats - Balancing Disease Protection and Cancer Treatment	Vet to Vet: Tail Vaccination in Cats - Balancing Disease Protection and Cancer Treatment Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIMOctober 2013 Research on tail vaccinations in cats, which offer another option to help treat feline vaccine-related sarcomas. Surprisingly, the cats in this study tolerated the injection well.	v
20131001	Presentation	presentation	Vet to Vet: Updates on Spay/Neuter Research	Vet to Vet: Updates on Spay/Neuter Research Amie Burling, DVMOctober 2013 Dr. Amie Burling, Maddie's Shelter Medicine Resident at the University of Florida, discusses updates on spay and neuter research.	v
20131001	Presentation	presentation	How, When and Who to Test for Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex	How, When and Who to Test for Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex Cynda Crawford, DVM, PhDOctober 2013 How, when and who to test for canine respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), also known as kennel cough.	v
20130901	Research	research	Orphaned Kitten Survey Results	Orphaned Kitten Survey Results September 2013 Orphaned kittens are the most fragile of homeless animals, and many shelters consider it too resource-intensive to care for them. For that reason, they often make up the largest single group of animals euthanized at many shelters. We surveyed shelters and rescue organizations to gather data on: care and housing, prevalence of health issues, training given to individuals who provide care, and challenges organizations may face in providing care for kittens.	e,f,p,s,v
20130901	Research	research	Staff and Volunteer Engagement Survey Results	Staff and Volunteer Engagement Survey Results September 2013 Research clearly links high staff and volunteer engagement to high performance and productivity. We surveyed shelters and rescue organizations to: assess overall levels of engagement, investigate potential drivers which may contribute to engagement or disengagement and provide resources to enable organizations to improve engagement.	e,f,p,s,v
20130822	Webcast	webcast	The Dollars and Sense of Sheltering: A Tool for Financially Evaluating Your Shelter's Programs	The Dollars and Sense of Sheltering: A Tool for Financially Evaluating Your Shelter's Programs Nicole Olynk Widmar, PhDAugust 2013 Sheltering isn't just about good intentions. It's about planning and developing programs that have a good chance of keeping animals healthy and happy, as well as maximizing adoptions and lifesaving.	e
20130711	Webcast	webcast	Making the Case for a Paradigm Shift in Community Cat Management, Part Two	Making the Case for a Paradigm Shift in Community Cat Management, Part Two Kate Hurley, DVM, MPVM; Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM; Richard Avanzino; Jon Cicirelli; Holly SizemoreJuly 2013 In Part Two of Making the Case for a Paradigm Shift in Community Cat Management, Maddie's Fund^® will present some of the nation's leading experts on animal sheltering and community cats in a comprehensive Q&A panel discussion on the information in Dr. Hurley's webcast.	e,f,p,s,v
20130701	Presentation	presentation	Beyond the Cutting Edge: Non-Surgical Tools for Contraception and Sterilization of Dogs and Cats	Beyond the Cutting Edge: Non-Surgical Tools for Contraception and Sterilization of Dogs and Cats Joyce Briggs, MS July 2013 A discussion of the status of research on non-surgical sterilants for dogs and cats.	v
20130701	Presentation	presentation	Coccidia in a Shelter Setting	Coccidia in a Shelter Setting Danielle Boes, DVMJuly 2013 Coccidia is a hearty organism that can cause unrelenting issues in the animal shelter. This talk will review best practices in managing, treating and preventing these organisms in your population.	v
20130701	Presentation	presentation	Giardia: For Shelter Staff and Volunteers	Giardia: For Shelter Staff and Volunteers Tiva Hoshizaki, DVMJuly 2013 Giardia is a hearty organism that can cause unrelenting issues in the animal shelter. This talk will review best practices in managing, treating and preventing these organisms in your population.	e,f,p,s,v
20130701	Presentation	presentation	How to Start a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program in Your Community	How to Start a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program in Your Community Jesse OldhamJuly 2013 The presentation covers a basic overview of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs, and explores how TNR programs might differ depending on who is implementing them, the resources available in a community and the desired program outcomes.	e,f,p,s,v
20130701	Presentation	presentation	Non-Surgical Neutering - Are You Ready?	Non-Surgical Neutering - Are You Ready? Robert Weedon, DVM, MPHJuly 2013 This presentation examines the technology behind the only FDA-approved nonsurgical sterilant for use in male dogs, and outlines the importance of training and proper injection technique, tips for successful implementation and real-life examples of how animal welfare groups are currently using it.	v
20130701	Presentation	presentation	Toxoplasmosis: Truth, Fiction, and Crazy Cat Ladies?	Toxoplasmosis: Truth, Fiction, and Crazy Cat Ladies? Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, MAJuly 2013 Toxoplasmosis has been in the popular news a lot lately, and cats often get blamed as the source of human infections. This review of current research will attempt to separate fact from fiction and provide staff and volunteers with information regarding the risks in working with the cats in their care.	v
20130701	Presentation	presentation	Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to Target Spay/Neuter Efforts	Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to Target Spay/Neuter Efforts Janet M. Scarlett, DVM, MPH, PhDJuly 2013 Large numbers of kittens entering shelters continue to be a major problem for many shelters. Geographic information systems (GIS) technology can be used to identify geographic areas that repeatedly are a source of kittens.	e
20130627	Webcast	webcast	Making the Case for a Paradigm Shift in Community Cat Management, Part One	Making the Case for a Paradigm Shift in Community Cat Management, Part One Kate Hurley, DVM, MPVMJune 2013 Are common cat sheltering and animal control policies helping cats? Are they humane? Effective? Not according to Dr. Kate Hurley, Director of the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program.	e,f,p,s,v
20130501	Article	article	How to Sell Policymakers on Fee-Waived Adoption	How to Sell Policymakers on Fee-Waived Adoption Jeannette PetersMay 2013 It’s been proven that free pet adoptions save lives, but some communities prohibit the practice. Animal advocates in Alachua County, Florida persuaded their County Commissioners to change their restrictive policy with patience, personal relationships, research and statistics.	e,f,p,s,v
20130418	Webcast	webcast	Update on FIV: What Every Shelter Needs to Know	Update on FIV: What Every Shelter Needs to Know Annette Litster, BVSc, PhD, MMedSciApril 2013 There is new information about FIV that can help shelters diagnose, treat and care for cats who test positive for the virus. Dr. Annette Litster, Director of Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses her 5-year study which follows 89 pairs of age and sex-matched cats; each pair is composed of one FIV-positive cat and one FIV-negative cat.	v
20130401	Video	video	Orphaned Kitten Care - How to Videos	Orphaned Kitten Care - How to Videos Laurie Peek, DVM and Heidi Beyer, CVTApril 2013 These short videos will provide essential care instructions for orphaned kittens. Whether you are a seasoned foster parent or just getting started saving these orphaned baby lives, these videos will guide you through the basics.	e,f,p,s,v
20130401	Article	article	Caring for Orphaned Kittens: A How-To Guide for Shelters	Caring for Orphaned Kittens: A How-To Guide for Shelters Laurie Peek, DVMApril 2013 Based on years of personal experience, Maddie's Fund Director of Veterinary Programs Laurie Peek, DVM, provides a step-by-step guide to caring for orphaned kittens, including how to recognize, avoid and respond to the most common threats they face.	e,f,p,s,v
20130401	Article	article	From Helpless Newborn to Skilled Acrobat: Feline Development and the Orphaned Kitten	From Helpless Newborn to Skilled Acrobat: Feline Development and the Orphaned Kitten Susan Krebsbach, DVMApril 2013 Kittens may start out tiny and helpless, but they rapidly develop into some of nature's most agile and active creatures. Making sure they grow up with their social and behavioral needs met is as important as making sure their physical needs are fulfilled, says Susan Krebsbach, DVM.	e,f,p,s,v
20130321	Webcast	webcast	Orphaned Kittens	Orphaned Kittens Ellen Jefferson, DVM and Heidi Beyer, CVTMarch 2013 In this two-part webcast, Dr. Jefferson discusses her organization's kitten nursery and foster-based care program while Heidi Beyer, CVT, gives foster caregivers a leg up with practical tips for orphaned kitten care.	e,f,p,s,v
20130301	Article	article	Cats by Appointment Only	Cats by Appointment Only Barbara CarrMarch 2013 The SPCA Serving Erie County has dramatically reduced cat admissions and eliminated overcrowding and severe disease outbreaks with its cats by appointment policy – worries about an angry public, bad press and an increase in cat abandonment haven't materialized.
20130301	Article	article	Reducing Shelter Admissions with an Animal Help Desk	Reducing Shelter Admissions with an Animal Help Desk Bonney Brown, Executive Director, Nevada Humane SocietyMarch 2013 Sixty percent of the callers who wanted to surrender one or more pets were convinced to try alternatives as a result of Nevada Humane Society’s free Animal Help Desk.	e,f,s
20130207	Webcast	webcast	Cracking the Infection Control Code: Using and Interpreting Diagnostic Tests to Control Infectious Diseases in Shelters	Cracking the Infection Control Code: Using and Interpreting Diagnostic Tests to Control Infectious Diseases in Shelters Ronald D. Schultz, MS, Ph.D., Diplomate, ACVMFebruary 2013 Many diagnostic tests can be of tremendous value in helping shelters prevent future outbreaks of infectious disease. Diagnostic testing can also save money and - most importantly - can save animal lives.	v
20130101	Presentation	presentation	The ABCs of Treating Shelter Pet Diarrhea	The ABCs of Treating Shelter Pet Diarrhea Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, MAJanuary 2013 Dr. Elizabeth Berliner outlines the basics of treating shelter pet diarrhea.	e,f,p,s,v
20130101	Article	article	Don't Run from Diarrhea: Easy Steps for the Prevention and Management of Diarrhea in Shelter Dogs and Cats	Don't Run from Diarrhea: Easy Steps for the Prevention and Management of Diarrhea in Shelter Dogs and Cats January 2013 Diarrhea is common in shelter cats and dogs, whether caused by stress, diet change, parasites or pathogens. While there are serious illnesses associated with diarrhea, in most cases, it's easily treatable and often at a very small cost. Dr. Barbara Hanek, Dr. Heather Budgin, and Dr. Elizabeth Berliner share their experience with beating diarrhea and their tips on how your organization can do the same.	e,f,p,s,v
20130101	Article	article	The Role of Nutrition and Diet in Shelter Dog and Cat Diarrhea	The Role of Nutrition and Diet in Shelter Dog and Cat Diarrhea January 2013 The prevalence of nutritional-caused diarrhea in shelter dogs and cats.	e,f,p,s,v
20121206	Webcast	webcast	Shelter Dog Mod Squad: Identifying and Modifying Canine Behavior Problems in Shelters	Shelter Dog Mod Squad: Identifying and Modifying Canine Behavior Problems in Shelters Shelia (Segurson) D'Arpino, DVM, DACVBDecember 2012 How can you get jumpy, mouthy or fearful shelter dogs adopted? By joining the "Shelter Dog Mod Squad" and learning how to identify and modify those behavior problems!	e,p,s,v
20121101	Article	article	Free Pet Adoptions: Study Results	Free Pet Adoptions: Study Results November 2012 The University of Florida surveyed 1,928 adopters from a fee-waived adoption event and concluded that successful adoptions do not require a fee; free adoption promotions can increase adoptions without compromising the quality of a pet's life.	e,f,p,s,v
20121101	Research	research	Training and Development Survey Results	Training and Development Survey Results November 2012 Research shows that attention to your workers' training and development can also lead to increased confidence, a deeper connection to the mission, accountability and retention, while reducing monotony and disengagement. We surveyed shelters and rescue organizations to: understand current training and development practices, identify common needs and challenges, and offer tips and resources to improve programs.	e,f,p,s,v
20121025	Webcast	webcast	Fixing the Feline Housing Crisis: How Shelter Housing Can Make Cats Sick - And What You Can Do About It	Fixing the Feline Housing Crisis: How Shelter Housing Can Make Cats Sick - And What You Can Do About It Sandra Newbury, DVMOctober 2012 Cats are extremely sensitive to noise, crowding, and stress - three things that are in abundant supply in many animal shelters. These adverse conditions often lead to illness in sheltered cats, particularly the most common of all feline shelter diseases, upper respiratory infection (URI).	e,f,p,s,v
20120927	Webcast	webcast	Knocking the Snot Out of Feline URI: Saving Shelter Cats' Lives with Treatment and Prevention	Knocking the Snot Out of Feline URI: Saving Shelter Cats' Lives with Treatment and Prevention Kate F. Hurley, DVM, MPVMSeptember 2012 Feline upper respiratory infections are killers. The Association of Shelter Veterinarians list it as the number one health issue in shelters, where stress and close quarters provide the perfect conditions for both exposure and illness. Can shelters really beat URI? Can outbreaks be prevented, or once started, stopped?	e,f,s,v
20120901	Presentation	presentation	Canine Body Language in the Shelter	Canine Body Language in the Shelter Dr. Sara Bennett, DVM, DACVBSeptember 2012 Have you ever wondered how dogs communicate? Are we even close to understanding them? Dr. Sara Bennett, graduate of the Purdue Shelter Veterinary Behavior Residency Program, goes through an overview of canine body language and interpretation. She discusses welfare implications of different behavior states, as well as how this can affect and be affected by length of stay in a shelter and the animal shelter environment.	e,f,p,s,v
20120801	Presentation	presentation	Saving Neonatal Kittens	Saving Neonatal Kittens Ellen Jefferson, DVMAugust 2012 Austin Pets Alive's Bottle Baby Program saves over 1,000 kittens per year that would otherwise be euthanized due to the high needs of orphaned baby kittens.	e,f,p,s,v
20120801	Presentation	presentation	Shelter Crowd Control: Keeping Community Cats Out of Shelters Presentation	Shelter Crowd Control: Keeping Community Cats Out of Shelters Presentation Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIMAugust 2012 While innovative strategies are saving lives across the country, euthanasia rates for stray and feral cats remain stubbornly high in many communities. This presentation will explore the magnitude of the community cat population problem and redefine definitions for "home" and "rescue".	e,f,p,s,v
20120801	Presentation	presentation	Treating Canine Distemper Virus	Treating Canine Distemper Virus Dr. Ellen Jefferson, DVMAugust 2012 In an effort to save all the injured and sick animals at the city shelter, Austin Pets Alive (APA) developed a program for parvovirus treatment and a protocol for distemper treatment.	v
20120801	Presentation	presentation	Treating Canine Parvovirus	Treating Canine Parvovirus Ellen Jefferson, DVMAugust 2012 As part of their overall effort to save all the injured and ill animals at the city shelter, Austin Pets Alive (APA) developed a program for parvovirus treatment and a protocol for distemper treatment.	v
20120801	Article	article	Community Cat Advocacy through a Lawmaker's Eyes: Tips from Jennifer Fearing	Community Cat Advocacy through a Lawmaker's Eyes: Tips from Jennifer Fearing Jennifer FearingAugust 2012 Maddie's Institute spoke with Jennifer Fearing, California Senior State Director for the Humane Society of the United States, about how learning to see the community cat issue through a lawmaker's eyes can lead to success.	e,f,p,v
20120801	Article	article	High-Quality, High-Volume Spay/Neuter for Community Cats	High-Quality, High-Volume Spay/Neuter for Community Cats Kathleen Makolinski, DVMAugust 2012 Free-roaming cats have a variety of temperaments, and those who are "feral" need special consideration when performing anesthesia and spay/neuter. It is important to minimize the cat's stress and maximize safety for the humans who are providing medical care.	e,f,p,s,v
20120801	Article	article	How to Get the Media to Take Your Animal Welfare Story Seriously: Tips from Christie Keith	How to Get the Media to Take Your Animal Welfare Story Seriously: Tips from Christie Keith Christie KeithAugust 2012 As a pet columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle/SFGate.com and a blogger known to write about no-kill and shelter reform issues, Christie Keith says she received "what may amount at this point to two tons of communications from animal advocates wanting me to write about their cause." Find out why most of these messages are doomed to fail, and how yours can succeed.	e,f,p,s
20120801	Article	article	The Truth About Free Cat Adoptions	The Truth About Free Cat Adoptions August 2012 Research has proven that worries about free cat adoptions are unfounded. Now fee-waived adoptions are catching on in animal shelters nationwide.	e,f,p,s,v
20120801	Article	article	Tips for Working with Local Lawmakers: An Interview with Ryan Clinton	Tips for Working with Local Lawmakers: An Interview with Ryan Clinton August 2012 Ryan Clinton shares the strategy for working with local lawmakers that helped Austin, TX, set an aggressive no-kill goal for their city – which has been saving more than 90% of its animals for more than a year now.	e,f,p,s,v
20120712	Webcast	webcast	How Animal Shelters Are Beating Ringworm (And Yours Can, Too!)	How Animal Shelters Are Beating Ringworm (And Yours Can, Too!) Karen Moriello, DVM, DACVDJuly 2012 Ringworm. An outbreak - even one suspected case - can cause a corresponding outbreak of despair in shelter staff. How will they handle it? Can they disinfect the shelter? Can the cats or kittens be treated, or is it too risky? What about the impact on adoptions and the foster care program?	v
20120701	Presentation	presentation	Don’t Be a Fomite! Principles of Disease Transmission in Shelters	Don’t Be a Fomite! Principles of Disease Transmission in Shelters Erin Henry, VMDJuly 2012 Animal shelters can be a breeding ground for infectious diseases. Dr. Erin Henry shares common methods by which diseases are spread through a shelter.	e,f,s,v
20120701	Presentation	presentation	Enrichment and Training for Dogs and Cats	Enrichment and Training for Dogs and Cats Kelley Bollen, MS, CABCJuly 2012 Ms. Bollen talks about the benefits of enrichment and training for both dogs and cats, as well as the value of these programs in enhancing opportunities for adoption.	e,f,p,s,v
20120701	Presentation	presentation	How Clean is	How Clean is Natalie Lowry, DVMJuly 2012 Effective cleaning and disinfection practices that can result in an improvement in infectious disease control and an increase in lifesaving.	e,f,s,v
20120701	Presentation	presentation	Lifesaving Intake Protocols and Preventive Health Care Strategies	Lifesaving Intake Protocols and Preventive Health Care Strategies Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, MAJuly 2012 Intake procedures and ongoing activities designed to protect shelter animal health and wellness.	e,f,s,v
20120701	Presentation	presentation	Metrics as a Tool for Disease Management	Metrics as a Tool for Disease Management Janet M. Scarlett, DVM, MPH, PhDJuly 2012 Metrics are essential to monitoring population health and evaluating the effectiveness of changes in protocols and management strategies.	v
20120701	Presentation	presentation	Metrics as a Tool for Managing Infectious Disease in the Shelter	Metrics as a Tool for Managing Infectious Disease in the Shelter Janet M. Scarlett, DVM, MPH, PhDJuly 2012 Population management involves the integration of disease recording as it occurs, and the calculation and monitoring of key disease metrics over time.	v
20120701	Presentation	presentation	Panleukopenia and Parvovirus: Updates, Diagnostic Testing and Management of Outbreaks	Panleukopenia and Parvovirus: Updates, Diagnostic Testing and Management of Outbreaks Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, MAJuly 2012 Dr. Berliner shares relevant updates on panleukopenia and parvovirus, a description of diagnostic tests that are available, and recommendations regarding management of such diseases in the shelter environment.	v
20120701	Presentation	presentation	Stress Reduction for Shelter Cats	Stress Reduction for Shelter Cats Kelley Bollen, MS, CABCJuly 2012 Various strategies for reducing the stress experienced by cats in a shelter environment.	e,f,p,s,v
20120701	Presentation	presentation	Stress Reduction for Shelter Dogs	Stress Reduction for Shelter Dogs Kelley Bollen, MS, CABCJuly 2012 Various strategies for reducing the stress experienced by dogs in a shelter environment.	e,f,p,s,v
20120701	Presentation	presentation	Zoonoses	Zoonoses Andrew Newmark, DVM July 2012 Dr. Newmark discusses zoonotic diseases that are commonly seen in animal shelters as well as strategies for their prevention and control.	e,f,p,s,v
20120517	Webcast	webcast	Your Secret Feline Decoder Ring: Feline Behavior Assessments	Your Secret Feline Decoder Ring: Feline Behavior Assessments Susan B. Krebsbach, DVMMay 2012 What if every cat who entered your shelter had a little decoder ring that would let you know what her personality is like, what stresses her out the most, what doesn't bother her, and what type of future living situation will be just right for her?	e,f,p,s,v
20120501	Article	article	What You Don't Know About Lost Pets Can Hurt Them	What You Don't Know About Lost Pets Can Hurt Them Kat Albrecht-ThiessenMay 2021 Lost pets not found by their guardians are a major contributing factor to the homeless, feral, shelter, and stray pet populations. Knowing what to do in the first 24 hours is critical and can mean the difference between a successful reunion or a permanent separation.	e,f,p,s,v
20120401	Video	video	Antibody Titer Tests	Antibody Titer Tests Annette Litster, BVSc, PhD, MMedSci, Fellow ACVSCApril 2012 Dr. Annette Litster, Director of Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at Purdue University, talks about the use of antibody titer tests in animal shelters.	v
20120401	Presentation	presentation	Insights on Treating URI in Animal Shelters	Insights on Treating URI in Animal Shelters Annette Litster, BVSc, PhD, MMedSci, Fellow ACVSCApril 2012 Dr. Annette Litster, Director of Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at Purdue University, talks about her latest research findings on treating upper respiratory infection in dogs and cats in animal shelters. Her research was conducted at PAWS Chicago.	v
20120315	Webcast	webcast	In One Door and Out the Other: Practical Flow-Through Planning for Animal Shelters	In One Door and Out the Other: Practical Flow-Through Planning for Animal Shelters Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, MAMarch 2012 Ever wish you had a road map to saving more lives in your shelter? Gathering and understanding data will provide you with exactly that. Please join Maddie's Fund^®al-align: super;">SM and Drs. Jan Scarlett and Elizabeth Berliner for a special two-part webcast series on using data to save lives.	e,f,s,v
20120308	Webcast	webcast	Magical Metrics and Dazzling Data: How Medical Fact-Finding Guides Shelters to Improved Animal Health	Magical Metrics and Dazzling Data: How Medical Fact-Finding Guides Shelters to Improved Animal Health Janet M. Scarlett, DVM, MPH, PhDMarch 2012 Ever wish you had a road map to saving more lives in your shelter? Gathering and understanding data will provide you with exactly that. In part-one, Dr. Jan Scarlett, Director of Maddie's^® Shelter Medicine Program at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses the collection and use of medical data in animal shelters, and how this can significantly improve the health of individual animals and the shelter population.	e
20120301	Video	video	Expanding Lifesaving in Spite of Slashed Budgets	Expanding Lifesaving in Spite of Slashed Budgets Rich AvanzinoMarch 2012 The economic crisis in America has forced animal shelters to look at options they might not have considered in the past. In this provocative video, Maddie's Fund president Rich Avanzino asks "What if?" animal control agencies were to no longer take community cats or owner surrenders if they are at capacity - an idea that if carried out, could radically save lives.	e,f,p,s,v
20120301	Presentation	presentation	Sanitation to Save Lives	Sanitation to Save Lives Kate Hurley, DVM, MPVMMarch 2012 Dr. Hurley discusses sanitation in animal shelters at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation's 8th annual The Business of Saving Lives conference.	e,f,s,v
20120201	Article	article	Data-Smata, Who Cares About Data?	Data-Smata, Who Cares About Data? Barbara Carr, Executive Director, SPCA Serving Erie County, NYFebruary 2012 Are you on the fence about the importance of publishing shelter data? Barbara Carr of the SPCA Serving Erie County in Buffalo, NY explains why she became a firm believer in revealing the good, bad and the ugly, and describes how transparency has helped her organization save more lives.	e
20120126	Webcast	webcast	Shelter Crowd Control: Keeping Community Cats Out of Shelters Webcast	Shelter Crowd Control: Keeping Community Cats Out of Shelters Webcast Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIMJanuary 2012 Do you want to stop the tragic deaths of shelter cats, and cut your shelter's cat intake dramatically and almost overnight? Want to practice high-volume, high-quality spay/neuter and disease management on cats? How about learning how to get your community - including municipal government - on board with trap-neuter-return programs? Want evidence that such programs can actually work to reduce the population of community cats, prevent the spread of disease, and save resources and money for local shelters?	e,f,p,s,v
20111103	Webcast	webcast	Do-It-Yourself Shelter Assessments: Learning to Use Maddie's Animal Shelter Infection Control Tool	Do-It-Yourself Shelter Assessments: Learning to Use Maddie's Animal Shelter Infection Control Tool Claudia J. Baldwin, DVM, MS, DACVIM, Kiley Maddux, LVTNovember 2011 Imagine a team of skilled shelter veterinarians from all over the country evaluating your shelter from top to bottom - for free. Picture them giving you a list of hands-on, practical steps customized for your facility - steps you can take to prevent disease outbreaks and behavior problems, conserve resources, streamline workload, and, most importantly, save animal lives.	e
20111030	Presentation	presentation	Being an Antibiotic Watchdog	Being an Antibiotic Watchdog Cate McManus, VMD, MPH, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Preventative MedicineOctober 2011 Antibiotic use in the animal shelter is practically unavoidable, however the use of antibiotics must carefully be weighed. Listen to Dr. Cate McManus, VMD, MPH, DACVPM, and third year Maddie's Shelter Medicine Resident at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, share challenges, risks, and guidelines for antibiotic use in animal shelters.	v
20111006	Webcast	webcast	The First 60 Minutes: Animal Sheltering's Critical Hour Webcast	The First 60 Minutes: Animal Sheltering's Critical Hour Webcast Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVPOctober 2011 From the minute a dog or cat sets paw inside an animal control vehicle or shelter, the clock is ticking on decisions, procedures and practices that can spell health or illness - even life or death - for that animal. Find out how decisions made in that first critical hour impact the stress response and susceptibility to disease of sheltered dogs and cats.	e,f,s,v
20111001	Presentation	presentation	Anesthetic Management in Animal Shelters – Keeping Them Alive	Anesthetic Management in Animal Shelters – Keeping Them Alive Sheilah Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, MRCVS, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists, Diplomate European College of Veterinary Anesthesia & AnalgesiaOctober 2011 Dr. Sheilah Robertson gives a fantastic presentation on Anesthetic Management in Animal Shelters at the 2011 University of Florida's Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conference. Dr. Robertson talks about historical and current data related to anesthetic mortality, which patients are more at risk, certain drugs or techniques implicated, and what we can do to decrease risks.	v
20111001	Presentation	presentation	Curing the Litter Box Blues - Feline Elimination Disorders	Curing the Litter Box Blues - Feline Elimination Disorders Susan Krebsbach, DVMOctober 2011 Dr. Susan Krebsbach, veterinary behavior specialist, presents "Curing the Litter Box Blues: Feline Elimination Disorders" at the Purdue/Maddie's Shelter Medicine Symposium 2011.	e,f,p,s,v
20111001	Presentation	presentation	Diagnosis and Treatment of Protozoal Infections in Shelters	Diagnosis and Treatment of Protozoal Infections in Shelters Laura Andersen, DVMOctober 2011 Protozoal infections in shelters are not always easy to deal with. Learn from Dr. Laura Andersen, third year Maddie's Shelter Medicine Resident at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, as she shares her latest research findings and ways shelters can use this information to diagnose, treat and manage protozoal infections in animal shelters and rescues.	v
20111001	Presentation	presentation	Managing Feline Panleukopenia in a Shelter	Managing Feline Panleukopenia in a Shelter Annette Litster, BVSc, PhD, MMedSci, Fellow ACVSCOctober 2011 Dr. Annette Litster, Director of Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine presents a talk at the Purdue/Maddie's Shelter Medicine Symposium 2011 on Managing Feline Panleukopenia in a Shelter and shares some of her latest research findings.	v
20111001	Presentation	presentation	More Than Medicine - The Veterinarian's Role in Daily Rounds (Parts 1 and 2)	More Than Medicine - The Veterinarian's Role in Daily Rounds (Parts 1 and 2) Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, Diplomate AVCIM and Stephanie Jacks, DVM, PhD, Diplomate AVCIMOctober 2011 Dr. DiGangi and Dr. Jacks will discuss how to create a Daily Veterinary Rounds Team and integrate its functions into shelter operations. They will also share practical tips and techniques for ensuring efficient and effective daily rounds.	v
20111001	Presentation	presentation	Seniors and Shelters: Looking After Geriatric Pets in Shelters and Getting Them Adopted	Seniors and Shelters: Looking After Geriatric Pets in Shelters and Getting Them Adopted Susan Krebsbach, DVMOctober 2011 Dr. Susan Krebsbach, veterinary specialist in behavior with over 20 years' experience working with animal shelters, talks at the Purdue/Maddie's Shelter Medicine Symposium 2011 about senior pets in animal shelters and how to get them adopted.	e,f,p,s,v
20111001	Presentation	presentation	Streptococcus zooepidemicus - An Emerging Pathogen in Shelters	Streptococcus zooepidemicus - An Emerging Pathogen in Shelters Cynda Crawford, DVM, PhDOctober 2011 An emerging disease is causing deadly concern to homeless dogs in animal shelters. Listen to Dr. Cynda Crawford, Clinical Assistant Professor in Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, present at the UF Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conference 2011 on Streptococcus zooepidemicus. Although this is an uncommon bacteria found in dogs, this is a real concern for dogs in shelters. You will learn what the organism is, the clinical presentation of infected dogs, how to diagnosis it and how to treat and manage this disease in an outbreak.	v
20111001	Presentation	presentation	Training Experts in Shelter Medicine	Training Experts in Shelter Medicine Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIMOctober 2011 Training experts in shelter medicine is a relatively new field in veterinary medicine. Listen to Dr. Julie Levy, Director of Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, share what is involved with this specialized training and the exciting opportunities the field brings to animal sheltering.	e,f,p,s,v
20111001	Presentation	presentation	Vaccination Protocols for Shelter Dogs - What's the Latest Evidence?	Vaccination Protocols for Shelter Dogs - What's the Latest Evidence? Annette Litster, BVSc, PhD, MMedSci, Fellow ACVSCOctober 2011 Is your organization up to snuff with the latest regarding vaccination protocols for your dogs? If not, listen to Dr. Annette Litster, Director of Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, present the latest evidence at the University of Florida's Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conference 2011.	e,f,s,v
20110908	Webcast	webcast	Saving Lives with Antibody Titer Tests	Saving Lives with Antibody Titer Tests Ronald Schultz, MS, PhD, DACVMSeptember 2011 Leading vaccine researcher Dr. Ronald Schultz doesn't want to see any more shelter pets die just because they've been exposed to a deadly infectious disease. That's why he offered a shelter a chance to make a different choice during their next outbreak, allowing them to save the lives of 17 dogs. How did they do it? With the use of a simple in-house antibody titer test that revealed which pets had an immunity to the disease.	v
20110801	Presentation	presentation	Using Shelter Metrics to Measure and Set Goals	Using Shelter Metrics to Measure and Set Goals Janet M. Scarlett, DVM, MPH, PhDAugust 2011 Dr. Jan Scarlett presents Using Shelter Metrics to Measure and Set Goals at the 2011 ASPCA/Maddie's Shelter Medicine Mini Conference. Learn about what data you can get interesting information from and why it is important to collect data.	e
20110801	Presentation	presentation	Maddie's Laboratory - How to Run In-Clinic Titer Tests	Maddie's Laboratory - How to Run In-Clinic Titer Tests Ronald Schultz, MS, PhD, ACVMAugust 2011 Is your shelter experiencing an outbreak? Or would you like to fast track your transfers from other shelters? Learn about how to run and interpret two of the highly recommended in-clinic antibody titer tests being used by Dr. Ronald Schultz in his laboratory at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine.	v
20110101	Research	research	Web-Based Educational Resource Survey Results	Web-Based Educational Resource Survey Results January 2011 We asked our funded partners and newsletter subscribers to complete an online survey regarding educational resources available on the web.	e,s,v
20100501	Presentation	presentation	Busting the Warehousing Myth	Busting the Warehousing Myth Jan Scarlett, DVMMay 2010 Effective, ethical animal welfare organizations maximize the health and well-being of their shelter populations through good shelter medicine practices, robust foster and adoption programs, and creative marketing - all designed to get dogs and cats in and out of the shelter in a matter of days. Learn how it's done from some of the nation's most successful and resourceful leaders.	e,f,p,s,v
20100501	Video	video	Cleaning and Disinfection	Cleaning and Disinfection Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM and Jan Scarlett, DVM, MPH, PhDMay 2010 It's essential for shelter managers to develop good written cleaning and disinfection protocols and to train staff to adopt these procedures. Here are essential steps to take to ensure proper sanitation.	e,f,s,v
20100501	Video	video	Control of Infectious Disease	Control of Infectious Disease Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM and Jan Scarlett, DVM, MPH, PhDMay 2010 One of the goals of a good shelter medicine program is to stay on top of new knowledge about animal health, and to share that knowledge with staff and volunteers. Learn what important steps you need to take to prevent disease transmission in shelters.	v
20100501	Video	video	Elements of a Model Shelter Medicine Program	Elements of a Model Shelter Medicine Program Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM and Jan Scarlett, DVM, MPH, PhDMay 2010 If your shelter isn't well-managed, there will be disease. Find out why good shelter medicine depends on understanding the role played by every single person who comes in contact with each shelter pet.	v
20100501	Presentation	presentation	How Shelter Medicine is Helping Create a No-Kill Nation	How Shelter Medicine is Helping Create a No-Kill Nation Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIMMay 2010 Veterinarians specializing in shelter medicine are solving puzzles as complicated as controlling fatal disease outbreaks to devising simple practices to control stress and promote welfare. Find out how shelter medicine programs can help you reach your life-saving goals.	e,f,p,s,v
20100501	Presentation	presentation	Know Your Capacity for Humane Care	Know Your Capacity for Humane Care Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM and Jan Scarlett, DVM, MPH, PhDMay 2010 It's tempting to admit more animals than shelters can reasonably care for. After all, there are so many animals in the community that need help. Yet most shelters face limitations of space, staffing and financial resources. To help you face this challenge, our experts share methods for creating faster flow-through in the shelter - and ultimately save more lives.	e,f,s,v
20100501	Presentation	presentation	Providing for Community Cats	Providing for Community Cats Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM and Jan Scarlett, DVM, MPH, PhDMay 2010 It's been estimated there are as many as 40 million feral and free-roaming cats in the US. Find out how shelters can help protect those cats and reduce the strain on a shelter's housing and resources at the same time.	e,f,p,s,v
20100501	Presentation	presentation	Thoughts on Preventing Disease Outbreak	Thoughts on Preventing Disease Outbreak Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, Jan Scarlett, DVM, MPH, PhDMay 2010 Disease outbreaks can threaten the lives of every animal in a shelter. Is there a solution? Common mistakes can be avoided. This video discusses some of the proven procedures that help maintain a good wellness program.	e,f,s,v
20100501	Video	video	Vaccination at Admission	Vaccination at Admission Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, Jan Scarlett, DVM, MPH, PhDMay 2010 One of the most valuable and cost-effective tools every shelter has to prevent outbreaks of disease in their facility is to vaccinate all animals immediately upon admission. Find out why.	e,s,v
20090101	Article	article	Foster Care Volunteers are Lifesavers	Foster Care Volunteers are Lifesavers Brenda Barnette2009 The Seattle Humane Society wanted to remain an open door private shelter, but the number of pets coming in exceeded the space it had to properly care for them. The solution: ask the community to help foster. The result: 3,001 dogs and cats in foster care in FY2008-2009.	e,f,p,s,v
20090101	Article	article	The Rapid Rise of Shelter Medicine	The Rapid Rise of Shelter Medicine Laurie Peek, DVM2009 The recent growth of shelter medicine programs in colleges of veterinary medicine is a boon to animal shelters in desperate need of trained medical staff.	e,f,p,s,v
20090101	Article	article	When the Adopters Show Up, Will Your Shelter Be Ready?	When the Adopters Show Up, Will Your Shelter Be Ready? 2009 The Shelter Pet Project advertising campaign may put shelter customer service to the test.	e,f,s
20070101	Article	article	Behavioral Assessment in Animal Shelters	Behavioral Assessment in Animal Shelters Sheila Segurson D'Arpino, DVM, DACVB2007 One of the nation's premiere shelter behavior experts, Sheila Segurson D'Arpino, DVM, DACVB talks about the limits of temperament testing, methods to increase the usefulness of the test you are using, and the importance (and guidelines for) developing a shelter behavioral program.	e,f,p,s,v
20010101	Article	article	How to Start a Feral Cat Program	How to Start a Feral Cat Program Leslie Wilson2001 Everything you need to know from using the right kitten formula to recruiting volunteers, written by an animal lover with years of feral cat experience.	e,f,p,s,v
20000101	Article	article	Fostering Kittens	Fostering Kittens Leslie Wilson2000 An old pro passes on invaluable information for feeding, cleaning and socializing baby felines.	e,f,p,s,v
20000101	Article	article	Fostering Shelter Dogs	Fostering Shelter Dogs 2000 Fostering shelter dogs is a fun and rewarding experience for the whole family.	e,f,p,s,v
20000101	Article	article	Pets in Rental Housing	Pets in Rental Housing Leslie Wilson2000 A simple, field-proven seven-step guide that groups or individuals can use to create a program for increasing pet-friendly rental housing in their area.	e,f,p,s

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