How the Million Cat Challenge Will Help Shelters Save Cats’ Lives

Sponsored by Maddie's Fund® and led by Drs. Kate Hurley and Julie Levy, the Million Cat Challenge seeks to partner with animal shelters across North America to implement one or more, or all five initiatives designed to increase the number of cats who leave shelters alive. These programs will reduce intake, improve the conditions cats experience in shelters, remove barriers to adoption and revolutionize the way community/feral cats are handled. 

Every cat counts. That's the premise of the Million Cat Challenge.

On Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 8:30 p.m EST, Drs. Hurley and Levy will lead a free Maddie's Institute webcast: How the Million Cat Challenge will Help Save Cats' Lives. The campaign is a joint effort between the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program and the Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida. 

For more information on the Million Cat Challenge, visit www.millioncatchallenge.org. To register for the webcast, CLICK HERE. 

Fears, Facts and Forever Homes: What We Know About Free Pet Adoptions

Last month, InfoStream Guest Author, Stephanie McDonald shared her thoughts and experiences with fee-waived adoption. 

As part of its ongoing series of educational programs, Maddie's Institute is offering a free webcast to discuss the pros and cons of the fee-waived adoption model. Fears, Facts and Forever Homes: What We Know About Free Pet Adoptions will air Thursday, 24 July 2014, at 9 p.m. EST. 

During this session, hosted Maddie's Institute consultant Susan Krebsbach, DVM, attendees will learn: 

• The benefit of free adoption promotions
• Concerns about fee-waived adoptions
• What the research and case studies tell us
• Resources that can help your organization benefit from fee-waived adoptions

For more information, visit www.maddiesfund.org. To register for this webcast, CLICK HERE.

Maddie's Institute highlights collaboration

Hoping to close the gap between humane and rescue  and health and wellness, Maddie's Institute will explore the common mistrusts and miscommunications between the two sectors and offer solutions to create collaboration. 

On Thursday, 7 August 2014 at 9 p.m. EST, Maddie's Institute communications consultant Christie Keith presents Everybody Wins: Learn How to Change the Way Animal Groups and Veterinarians Work Together. 

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In this presentation, attendees will learn: 

• What not to say to a veterinarian if you want their help
• Why your veterinarian is probably already helping homeless and at-risk pets but isn't telling anyone
• How to approach a veterinary practice with a relationship proposal they'll actually consider
• 3 free, simple things you can do to help your group's veterinarian today 
• And more! 

This 20 minute presentation will focus on practical tips that can be implimented immediately, followed by 40 minutes of Q&A, addressing specific concerns and issues that may arise. 

REGISTER FOR THE FREE WEBCAST HERE! 

Maddie's Institute presents "Social Media: 6 New Things Animal Organizations Need to Know"

Christine Keith

Countless Urban Animal organizations and service providers utilize social media to advertise product, showcase adoptable pets and connect with consumers. 

In the Humane and Rescue sector, social media has proven itself a powerful tool but as it grows in power, it also becomes more complex and specialized with changes and new platforms emerging at a rapid rate. 

Urban Animal organizations are invited to attend a free webcast developed to explain the changes taking place within social media and how these changes can help or hinder your online presence. 

Thursday, May 8 at 9 p.m. Eastern, social media consultant Christine Keith and Maddie's Institute will present Social Media: 6 New Things Animal Organizations Need to Know. 

For more information and to register, please visit www.maddiesfund.org.