Our Mission
To revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals.
Who is Maddie?
Maddie was a beloved Miniature Schnauzer whose unconditional love, devotion, loyalty and spirit inspired her caregivers to start a charitable foundation, Maddie's Fund®, in her name.
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Tips for Coping with Kitten Season
Kittens are adorable. And during kitten season, they're also plentiful, putting a strain on shelters' adoption programs. Austin Pets Alive! Director Dr. Ellen Jefferson and her team have developed a series of protocols for saving both adults and babies during kitten season. These programs have allowed them to save over 4,000 bottle babies, 2,500 kittens and 2,400 "teen cats." Find out how they did it here
America's Biggest Free Pet Adoption Event!
Could Becky be your new best buddy? Becky is waiting for a swimming pal to take her home from Palo Alto Animal Services - one of 150 locations participating in Maddie's® Pet Adoption Days on June 1 and 2, 2013. Dog and cat adoptions are free! Read all about it here
Quality of Life for Shelter Animals: What We Know and Don't Know
Quality of life for shelter pets is directly related to disease outbreaks, development of behavior problems, the chances a pet will be adopted and whether that adoption will be successful. On July 14, 2013, at the ASPCA/Cornell/Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Conference in Ithaca, NY, there will be two presentations on this critical issue. Click here for more information
Update to Maddie's Searchable Database
Looking for statistics that will help you track the no-kill progress in the United States? The first searchable database of its ki... Read More
Maddie's Newsletter
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