Do You Speak Cat?

Become fluent in feline! Deepen the bond of friendship and make cats more at ease - increasing their chances of finding a home. Introducing a new Maddie's Fund Course - Feline Communication: How to Speak Cat!

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MaddieCam

The MaddieCam Network is made up of dynamic organizations across the country with one goal - to find a loving space for America's homeless pets. From the East Coast to the West Coast and everywhere in between, stream live playtime and downtime no matter the time zone! #MaddieCam #ThanksToMaddie

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Maddie's Fund

We are a family foundation dedicated to revolutionizing the status and well-being of companion animals. 

Our lifesaving, leadership and foster care efforts aim to provide a healthy home or habitat for the 8 million dogs and cats who find themselves in a shelter or rescue organization.

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Lifesaving

Imagine a more just society, in which every shelter pet has the opportunity to live a happy life. Learn more

Leadership

As we enter this no-kill era of animal welfare, your ability, enthusiasm and new ideas are priceless. Speak for those without a voice and champion their well being. Become a Leader

Foster Care

At the heart of our mission to achieve a no-kill nation, is a very important group of people: foster caregivers. 
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Grants

Passionate and innovative thinking can clear the path to a no-kill nation. Our grants help turn great ideas into realities. Learn more

Discover

New ideas start with testing. We encourage and enable research and fund projects that help break down the barriers of implementation.  Learn more

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From Maddie's University to Webcasts, we provide the information you need- everyone has a role to play. Learn more

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Maddie's Pet Assistant

A tool to provide foster caregivers with enhanced support for questions and challenges during the critical first days of bringing the animal(s) home; while providing valuable insights to organizations.

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The MaddieCam Network is made up of dynamic organizations across the country with one goal - to find a loving space for America's homeless pets.

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