Animal Welfare Professionals

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, join Maddie's® Monthly Foster Connection at 12pm PT/3pm ET. Jordana Moerbe, Director of Lifesaving Partnerships and Medical Care at Austin Pets Alive!, will be discussing how animal shelters can shift from a kennel-centric medical model to a foster-centric clinic ... See More

Hi, Daniel I don't think I'm the right person to evaluate your product. I would reach out to Kitten College and the leading Shelter Med programs they are working with: UCD Koret, UW, and Univ of FL. Thanks for all you do! Erika -- Erika Shaffer Instructional ... See More

Adult cats often have a tougher time because people walk in expecting to meet kittens. I'd lean into what makes adult cats special. Personality-driven promotions and events around individual cats tend to work better. Give them fun titles, tell their stories, highlight their quirks, and make them memorable. ... See More

This highlights a challenge that goes far beyond adoption contracts. In my experience working with shelters and rescues, most organizations genuinely want to take animals back if an adoption doesn't work out. The problem is often capacity. A shelter may want to help, but they may have no available ... See More

Hey Bella, This sounds amazing. I love seeing people think beyond adoptions and create resources that help both cats and the people caring for them. It sounds like a huge undertaking, but also something that could make a real difference in your community. Best of luck with the renovations, and ... See More

Hey Melissa, This is a challenge shelters and rescues are facing all over the country, not just in Los Angeles. While technology can certainly help with matching, communication, and coordination, I've found that the biggest obstacle is often foster recruitment and retention. Many people don't realize ... See More

Hi Nancy! Thank you for sharing this resource. Working with shelters through Pawdango, I've seen firsthand how challenging kitten season can be. While dogs often receive much of the public attention, many organizations are quietly caring for dozens or even hundreds of kittens that require specialized ... See More

Hey Amy! Senior dogs hold a special place in my heart. They've spent years giving unconditional love, and it's heartbreaking how often they're overlooked simply because of their age. The reality is that many senior dogs make some of the best companions because they're often calmer, already house trained, ... See More

Hey Dave This is certainly an interesting concept. But I'm curious about how you envision handling ownership and the correction of records over time. For example, if Rescue A uploads a vaccine record, Shelter B uploads additional medical notes, and Vet C later discovers a date or diagnosis was entered ... See More