Maddie's Fund

Maddie's Fund Established in 1994 to help fund the creation of a no-kill nation.

06/04/2026

What does rural mean to you? We asked attendees at Animal Care Expo 2026 to share their perspectives on the challenges faced by rural shelters. To explore resources related to Access to Care, visit https://forum.maddiesfund.org/accesstocare.

What is your shelter’s biggest resource? If you didn’t say “our community,” then let’s talk. On our next Maddie’s® Month...
06/02/2026

What is your shelter’s biggest resource? If you didn’t say “our community,” then let’s talk. On our next Maddie’s® Monthly Foster Connection presentation on June 4, we will explore how your community can transform the way you look at your intake counter. Building a community-based team through fostering benefits the everyone involved – especially the pets!

Register for the call: https://maddies.fund/FosterConnectionJune2026

Our SECOND Champions for Pet Health Weekend was a success! Huge thank you to the 13 organizations opened their doors and...
05/21/2026

Our SECOND Champions for Pet Health Weekend was a success! Huge thank you to the 13 organizations opened their doors and hearts this weekend.

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Resource guarding is a common behavior seen in dogs entering rescue and shelter environments, often arising from stress,...
05/19/2026

Resource guarding is a common behavior seen in dogs entering rescue and shelter environments, often arising from stress, uncertainty and past experiences around scarce or valuable resources. “Sharing Isn’t Easy: Resource Guarding in Rescue and Shelter Dogs” presentation explores the current research on resource guarding and how it applies to real-world rescue settings.

Register here: https://maddies.fund/BehaviorConnectionMay2026

🐾 13 animal well-being organizations across 12 locations in 7 Bay Area counties are partnering together again to provide...
05/12/2026

🐾 13 animal well-being organizations across 12 locations in 7 Bay Area counties are partnering together again to provide free spay and neuter surgeries, vaccines and microchips to pets on May 16-17, 2026 for “Champions for Pet Health."

The continuation of this event is due to the generosity of 3 national family foundations: La Russa Rescue Champions, Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation and Maddie’s Fund.

Check out the full press release here: https://maddies.fund/3RC0cJ6

Summer is just around the corner and we have just what you need to keep the kids entertained (for a little while anyways...
05/08/2026

Summer is just around the corner and we have just what you need to keep the kids entertained (for a little while anyways)☀️

Maddie’s® Tail Wag activity book is free and available for two different age groups and is designed to spark empathy, creativity and a love for animals. Whether used at home, in classrooms or as part of a humane education program, Maddie’s® Tail Wag is sure to inspire the next generation of animal lovers.

Download Today!: https://maddies.fund/49CDCWZ

Animal shelters can be overwhelming places, impacting cats’ well-being and adoptability. In this session, we’ll explore ...
05/05/2026

Animal shelters can be overwhelming places, impacting cats’ well-being and adoptability. In this session, we’ll explore actionable strategies to reduce stress and fear for cat fosters.

🔗 https://maddies.fund/FosterConnectionMay2026

We’re excited to share that The Go-To Guide for Animal Services from Team Shelter USA is now available for download! ...
04/28/2026

We’re excited to share that The Go-To Guide for Animal Services from Team Shelter USA is now available for download! This guide is a high level summary resource for all things animal well-being and relevant for both non-profit and municipal leaders. And, it’s free !

Download the free guide today: https://maddies.fund/4t6cExP

Happy birthday to our beloved Maddie! 🥳Her spirit and inspiration lives on as she continues to impact the lives of pets ...
04/26/2026

Happy birthday to our beloved Maddie! 🥳

Her spirit and inspiration lives on as she continues to impact the lives of pets and the people who love them.

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It’s National Dog Bite Prevention week and we know that despite management and prevention, dog bite accidents can still ...
04/14/2026

It’s National Dog Bite Prevention week and we know that despite management and prevention, dog bite accidents can still happen. Here are 2 existing learning opportunities on Maddie’s® University to help decrease the chances of dog bites occurring:
🐾 Fundamentals of Canine Communication and Safe Dog Handling (self-paced course by Devan Amundsen, CPDT-KA):
🐾 Breaking Up a Dog Fight (on-demand presentation) with speakers Laurie Lawless (Shelter Behavior Integrations) and Trish McMillan (Shelter Behavior Hub).

🔗 https://maddies.fund/4cItEFr

And stay tuned, because these courses are coming later this year:
After the Bite: Healing Emotionally (by Valerie Bogle, MSSW, Veterinary Social Worker)
After the Bite: How Leadership Can Support Staff (also by Valerie Bogle)
Defensive Handling (by Trish McMillan, MSC, CPDT-KA)

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