This year, the Maddie's Pet Forum Community came together in supporting our shared mission of keeping pets and people together, creating a safety net of care for animals in need and operating within a culture of inclusiveness and humility. From sharing innovative solutions for animal well-being to fostering conversations around transforming the way we support pets and communities, we've seen incredible collaboration and progress.
Here's a look back at the highlights of 2024, including the top discussions, resources, and community moments on Maddie's Pet Forum.
Community Highlights
🐾 22.5K New Members
🧶 1K New Discussion Threads
💬 3.9K New Replies
📚 325 New Library Resources
💻 20K First Time Logins
💸 $40K in Grants Awarded to Community Members
Most Popular Discussions
- Adoption/Foster Requirements - Posted by @Erin Robinson
- Medical Program for Owned Pets - Posted by Anonymous Member
- Why People Interested in Pets Leave the Shelter Empty Handed - Posted by @Nichole Hazard
Most Popular Resources
- Sample Behavior Plan for Dog "Kiddles" - SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center - Posted by @joyce voss
- Staff Supervision of Volunteers Guidelines & Sample SOP for Volunteer Shift (2) - Roanoke Valley SPCA - Posted by @Erin Dams
- Animal Behavior Guide for Animal Shelters - Alive & Thriving (Kelly Bollen) - Posted by @Amber Cabell
Most Popular Weekly Community Conversations Threads
- Building Grant Success in Animal Wellbeing: Strategies for Readiness, Writing, and Reporting with @Elizabeth Gamboa (PetSmart Charities) and @Jory Jolivet (Austin Pets Alive!)
- Beyond the Pet Food Pantry: Strategies to Build Sustainable Pet Food Pantries & Advocate for Your Community with @Jorge Delgado and @CEL JIMENEZ (Humane Society of Sonoma County)
- Small Team, Big Impact with Dr. @Kelsey Gerbig (Humane Rescue Alliance) & @Denita Brown (Community Member)
Top Contributors on Maddie's Pet Forum
- @Karen Kirsch from Spayed and Aid of KY in Russellville, KY
- @Lisa Burns from Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary in Myakka City, FL
- @Erin Dams from Roanoke Valley SPCA in Roanoke, VA
Monthly $3K Grant Giveaway Winners
- January 2024: @April King - Kotor Kitties - Seattle, WA
- February 2024: @lauri ann Sloneker - SPCA Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH
- March 2024: @Mary Lou Maraganis - Animal Rescue Konnection - Gloucester, MA
- April 2024: @Sara Post - Feline Rescue - St. Paul, MN
- May 2024: @Jordyn Katzmann - Furry Friends Refuge - West Des Moines, Iowa
- June 2024: @Devon Avery - Hart County Animal Shelter - Munfordville, KY
- July 2024: @Connie Ash - Mended Paws Sanctuary - Blytheville, AR
- August 2024: @Sean Johnson - Paws and Claws Cat Rescue - Evanston, IL
- September 2024: @Lauren Green - Humane Society of the Palouse - Moscow, ID
- October 2024: @Matt Montes - Rancho Coastal Humane Society - Encinitas, CA
- November 2024: @Erin Dams - Roanoke Valley SPCA - Roanoke, VA
- December 2024: @Teresa Swisher - Carroll County Humane Society - Carrollton, OH
Most Popular Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition Discussion Threads
- Supporting Shelter Dogs' Behavioral Health Discussion (Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition Day 2)
- The Hard Stuff: Behavioral Euthanasia Discussion (Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition Day 1)
- Getting Fosters and Adopters in the Door (Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition Day 1)
Most Popular Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition Discussion Threads
- Understanding Human Homelessness Response Systems for Better Animal Welfare Advocacy & Program Design
- Dog-Inclusive Housing: Why It Matters and How It Impacts Families Nationwide
- Engaging Rental Housing Providers in Pet-Inclusive Approaches
Thank you for being an essential part of Maddie's Pet Forum. Your dedication to making this space a powerful resource for animal well-being continues to inspire positive outcomes for communities across the country. Here's to an even brighter 2025 filled with shared successes and continued impact in the lives of pets and the people who love them! #ThanksToMaddie
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