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April 2022 Resource Drive: Foster Care

  • 1.  April 2022 Resource Drive: Foster Care

    Posted 04-07-2022 10:59 AM

    The theme for this month's resource drive is FOSTER CARE!

    Q:  What's one of the best ways to free up space in your shelter?
    Q:  Best way to find out what a dog or cat will be like in a home?
    Q:  Best way to keep anxiety and stress levels low for pets in our care?

    A:      FOSTER CARE!    (LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!)

    cat in bed/dog with toy


    You can participate in 2 ways:
    1.  Upload/Share your favorite Foster Care Resources* (See Pro-tips for sharing resources at the bottom of this post)
    2.  Reply with a request for a specific Foster Care Resource YOU need


    What kind of Foster Care resources can you share? What kind of Foster Care resources do you need? 
    The sky's the limit! Here are some ideas: 

    • short-term, emergency, field trip fostering program SOPs & related forms
    • starting a foster care program/foster care program SOPs
    • foster care coordinator/manager job descriptions
    • foster caregiver manuals
    • foster marketing materials:  foster recruitment, social media strategies


    🤑     Participation = Your Entry To Win 🤑

    Everyone who uploads a file, shares a resource on this thread or replies with a successful foster technique during the month of April will be entered to win a $50 gift card to Amazon, Petco or PetSmart (winner's choice).  Start sharing now!


    View all of the Foster Care Resources in this Library folder


    *Pro-Tips for sharing resources: 

    • Use the "Upload File" button when replying to this thread to attach a file. We encourage you to attach the file versus hyperlinking to the file whenever possible. Files that are attached to discussion threads are automatically added to the Maddie's Pet Forum Resource Library so attaching helps make the resource searchable and improves accessibility within the forum.
    • Yes, you can share resources that your organization did not create. Sharing is caring and this applies to resources too! Make sure the creator allows the resource to be shared publicly and be sure to give credit to the creator or source organization.


    #FosterPrograms

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    Charlotte Otero
    Community Strategist at Maddie's Fund
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  • 2.  RE: April 2022 Resource Drive: Foster Care

    Posted 04-07-2022 03:10 PM
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    Beginner's Guide to Whelping Puppies - The birth of a litter can seem daunting, especially for first timers. This 12 page step-by-step guide will walk fosters through:

    1. How to Prepare for Whelping (Birth)
    2. How to Predict When Whelping Will Occur
    3. What to Expect During Whelping
    4. When to Intervene: Non-Emergencies
    5. When to Call for Help: Emergencies


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    Diane Zahorodny
    World Ready Pets
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  • 3.  RE: April 2022 Resource Drive: Foster Care