Resource Library

Welcome to the Maddie's Fund^® Resource Library.

We've commissioned hundreds of articles, videos, and webcasts by experts in animal welfare, shelter medicine, management, marketing, and other disciplines to bring new perspectives to animal welfare issues and generate additional support for the no-kill nation goal. The materials can be found by subject in the six sections below.

Maddie's Institute

Maddie’s Institute brings cutting edge shelter medicine information to veterinarians, animal welfare groups and the public to increase lifesaving of homeless dogs and cats community-wide....  Visit Now

For Animal Organizations

Those involved in the day-to-day operation of animal shelters and rescues will find dozens of helpful how-to articles from A (adoption programs) to V (volunteers)....  Visit Now

Maddie's Video Library

Maddie's Video Library features leading veterinary and animal welfare experts presenting the latest information on best practices in shelter health, behavior and management....  Visit Now

Maddie's Editorials

Never afraid of controversy, Maddie’s Fund President Rich Avanzino offers his unique perspective on a broad range of topics including collaboration, transparency and accountability....  Visit Now

No-Kill Movement

Find philosophical and practical articles about the meaning of no-kill and the communities that have achieved it....  Visit Now

For Animal Lovers

Be inspired by those who have made a difference for the animals in their communities; learn how to give wisely to animal charities; and find out how to do effective hands-on animal work....  Visit Now