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Community Conversations - 06/22/2026 - How We Did It

  • 1.  Community Conversations - 06/22/2026 - How We Did It

    Posted 4 hours ago

    We hope to see you on the next Maddie's Community Conversation on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11am PT / 2pm ET  for "How We Did It," a conversation with @Ruby Fooks. Shelter Director for Friends of Butler County Animals

    Ruby Fooks recognized that animals needed help in her community so as part of the non-profit Friends of Butler County Animals in a rural, underserved part of Kentucky, they took over the county shelter. But she knew there needed to be subsidized access to spay/neuter as a long term solution so set out to raise money to build a clinic, which she did in record time. In the first year, 10,000 animals were spayed or neutered from 76 counties in 6 states! How did she do it? Join us to find out!

    🔑 Key Takeaways:

    • Small shelters and communities can still make things happen.

    • Think outside the box

    • Don't be afraid to fail. Keep trying.

    Don't forget! Maddie's Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants each month! You can enter for a chance to win each time you attend a call or watch it on demand during the month by completing the monthly giveaway drawing entry form

    Register for Community Conversations hosted via Zoom. 

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