2019 marks the 25th anniversary of Maddie's Fund!

Starting in April, we will be celebrating for an entire year until April 2020! The impact that little Maddie, the beloved Miniature Schnauzer of Dave and Cheryl Duffield, has had on the animal welfare field, adopters and their pets is nothing short of inspiring.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

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Further your education. Further lifesaving.

Bolster your lifesaving impact through continuing education and standalone training programs designed for shelter personnel and the community.

Going back to school has never been so furry or fun!

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Lifesaving is unstoppable when we put our heads together.

Maddie's® Pet Forum is the online community for shelters, rescue organizations, volunteers, fosters, and adopters to share information, resources and expertise. The forum is always open so you can post 24/7.

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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.

About Us

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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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Encouraging Great Minds To Do Great Things

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

Learn

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.

Maddie's Pet Forum®

Maddie's® Pet Forum is the online community for shelters, rescue organizations, volunteers, fosters and adopters to share information, resources and expertise.

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