Commentary

• What is a Treatable Shelter Pet? Editorial

  2005
  The treatable designation need not require the shelters to provide the called-for treatment or rehabilitation. The idea is to put in writing what the shelters are aiming to achieve for the community's homeless pets.  Read More

• Funding Animal Control Editorial

  2003
  How animal control agencies benefit from community community collaborative grants.  Read More

• The Agony of Defeatism Editorial

  2003
  Many organizations get bogged down in seemingly intractable problems. But there are solutions to every problem. If "can't do" seems to be the prevailing mood at your shelter, bring in a team that can get the job done.  Read More

• Change as a Fact of Life Editorial

  2002
  Our grant guidelines do change with some regularity but the good thing about our changes - they work to the advantage of the grantee.  Read More

• Funding Failure vs. Progress Editorial

  2001
  Maddie's Fund has chosen to restrict its funding to organizations that are making a difference in their communities rather than groups that are struggling.  Read More