Animal Welfare Professionals

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

This topic is posted at a time when our small rural shelter is looking for more ways to collaborate with the governmental agencies overseeing our area.  Thank you for posting past co-sheltering webcasts - I think the  discussion of case examples to be most helpful.  

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

We don't do co-sheltering, but we do work with a lot of Veteran's groups and will board their cats or dogs when needed if they go to the hospital or need time to get new housing together. We also have a pet food pantry where we give out pet supplies to those in need which helps a lot of people in the community.

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

Where we operate, it is difficult to facilitate change with government partners; however, we are experiencing unpresented volumes of pet surrenders. We use a pet pantry to provide resources to those experiencing financial insecurity; however, we should consider partnerships with shelters as a different avenue to support those in need. Thank you for this reminder! 

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

We love the idea of keeping pets and people together, and helping our community.  Our challenges are lack of pet friendly rentals, lack of space for medium and large dogs- we have been at double our intended capacity for over a year now.  We try to "manage intake", however "strays" have increased and we have a contract with the county to take them.  It is disheartening to want to help, but not be able to because of lack of room and resources.  We have made some progress in recent years with our local politicians- but the bilk of our support still comes from private donations and our fundraising and grant efforts. 

Where we operate, it is difficult to facilitate change with government partners; however, we are experiencing unpresented volumes of pet surrenders. We use a pet pantry to provide resources to those experiencing financial insecurity; however, we should consider partnerships with shelters as a different avenue to support those in need. Thank you for this reminder! 

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

We are in the same position in our small town. The money alloted to the animal shelter barely covers the essentials. There is no money alloted to help those people that are struggling with their pets

In our area, pets are thought of by many people not as a family member but as just another thing that needs to be taken care of and often times a responsibility that families don't need. We get calls about dogs that people have just ditched daily as well as owner surrenders.....it's sad. We are trying to change the old views about pets and having ordinances to protect them but it's not easy and not many people want to listen or change!

We love the idea of keeping pets and people together, and helping our community.  Our challenges are lack of pet friendly rentals, lack of space for medium and large dogs- we have been at double our intended capacity for over a year now.  We try to "manage intake", however "strays" have increased and we have a contract with the county to take them.  It is disheartening to want to help, but not be able to because of lack of room and resources.  We have made some progress in recent years with our local politicians- but the bilk of our support still comes from private donations and our fundraising and grant efforts. 

Where we operate, it is difficult to facilitate change with government partners; however, we are experiencing unpresented volumes of pet surrenders. We use a pet pantry to provide resources to those experiencing financial insecurity; however, we should consider partnerships with shelters as a different avenue to support those in need. Thank you for this reminder! 

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

We as a foster based rescue have not done any co-sheltering. We have at times taken dogs into rescue from our local shelter. With the number of dogs we have now our foster homes are full. We have to find adoptive homes for the dogs we have in foster and recruit more fosters.

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

Our organization isn't directly involved in co-sheltering programs, initiatives for pet-friendly housing and we don't have direct collaborations with human services, but I think it would help our program be more well rounded as we are essentially a rescue that focuses on shelter prevention.

Recently we have been helping a homeless gentleman get medical care for his pup. Our entire community rallied together to help him get pet friendly housing and get back on his feet. It's a process but it's been wonderful to see our community come together to support them. I'd love to figure out the best way to have a program specifically for situations like this or situations where someone is trying to get away from an abusive relationship with their pets.

People giving up their pets because they can't find pet friendly housing has been a big part of our rehoming efforts, we try to find homes for these animals before they end up in the shelter, but frequently we don't have the time. I fear that it's going to become a more serious problem in the future as well. Sometimes we are able to coordinate a foster for temporary situations, but it's still a challenge and most of our organizations fosters are trained in medical cat care not necessarily for dogs and that is a frequent request.

We haven't explored this area enough so I'm looking forward to the 2025 conference, maybe we can find new ways to help people and their pets and help prevent more animals from going to the shelter and being separated from their people. It's heartbreaking all around and I'd love to learn to provide more comprehensive services.

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

San Mateo County CA has greatly expanded their housing for unhoused individuals to more than 1000 beds per night and almost all are pet friendly! Our division of the county offers free basic veterinary care for these pets. We have been growing the program by offering some additional vet care with local clinics, but our funds for that are running out and we are searching for new grants.

We are also starting a small pet food bank to help our clients get consistent protiens for their pets and to help the guardians who often feed their pets food that was meant for them. (Check out the book My Dog Always Eats First).

The one area we are going to be working on is trying to get residential treatment facilities to be pet friendly. Many people will not seek out mental health or substance abuse treatment because of not having anywhere for their pets to go. We are developing a foster care program for some of the pets of to see if we can increase the number of people willing to get treatment and reducing the numbers of people surrendering their dogs because of seeking care.

The bond between the unhoused and their pets is amazing. They are together 24/7/365 and it is the one constant place they can get love and give love. When we help the pets, it helps the guardians too. 

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

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Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
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We are a farm & exotic animal sanctuary. We don't offer co-sheltering but we do offer temporary fostering, when space allows, at our sanctuary to  families who need a place to keep their pet for a short time for whatever reason.  

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

------------------------------
Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
------------------------------

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

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Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
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For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

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Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
------------------------------

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

------------------------------
Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
------------------------------

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

------------------------------
Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
------------------------------

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

------------------------------
Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
------------------------------

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

------------------------------
Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
------------------------------

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

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Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
------------------------------

We're a small foster-home based neonatal kitten rescue, and when it's not kitten season, we sometimes take in adults (that weren't our kittens initially) but only with a full surrender.  We get many calls from unhoused people and it's heartbreaking, we do what we can.  At the very least, we will ensure their cats are spayed or neutered so they don't end up with more cats.  

My fantasy: I fantasize about an enormous cat-only shelter, that will temporarily house cats whose parents are in transition.  I have no idea what the statistics are, but I'm going to take  a wild guess that 50% of the cats will never go back with their families, so we will have the ability to do adoptions.  There's loads more to the fantasy, and I try to plant the seed for someone who isn't already running a nonprofit, there's room for all of us and this fantasy cat rescue is desperately needed. 

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

------------------------------
Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
------------------------------

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

------------------------------
Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
------------------------------

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

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Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
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For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

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Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
------------------------------

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

------------------------------
Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
------------------------------

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

------------------------------
Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
------------------------------

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

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Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
------------------------------

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

• We have had a partnership with our local domestic violence shelter since 2013 where we will provide a foster home for up to 3 months for the pets of residents at their shelter.
• Since 2017, we have provided assistance with pet deposits through financial aid and provided pet owners with a guide (handout) on how to find pet friendly housing
• Since 2020, we have assisted those in need of temporary housing for the pet for 30 days or less by boarding pets at our organizations Pet Resorts which allows us to reduce the cost of boarding. We also provide financial aid to cover the cost of boarding.
• From 2021 - 2022 we were able to assist with up to 3 months of temporary housing through our fosters for client's facing housing issues. We had to dissolve the program in 2023 due to a lack of available foster homes.
• As of 2025 we are working to:
  •  Build more partnerships with human shelters with the goal of working with them to develop co-sheltering programs.
  • Further embrace the case management approach of counseling by not just assisting them with their pet's needs but also understand and helping connect clients with human services they may need.

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

-Lack of space in the shelter and lack of fosters to be able to provide a temporary foster program.

-Lack of grant funding opportunities to support pet retention programs.

-Lack of pet inclusive housing. Pet friendly housing is hard to find, almost never affordable and even with "pet friendly" breed and weight restrictions limit the types of pets our community members can bring.

-The time it takes someone to find and get into pet friendly housing is usually over 3 months, that time only increases if they are not working or have been chronically un-housed.

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We are still working on this!

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

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Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
------------------------------

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

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Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
------------------------------

We were able to provide shelter and resources for one cat this month that came in where his owner lost housing, could not afford to keep him, but did not want to lose him. We're currrently housing this sweet cat and holding him until she is able to get housing and the resources to care for him again. She visits him and comes to our rescue to play with him a few times a week. We don't have an official program at this time and are limited on space and resources to make this a larger program, but try to help our community in any way we can when they reach out to us and are facing an emergency or hardship.

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

------------------------------
Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
------------------------------

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

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Maddie's Fund
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Our organization, Cat Guardians TNR & Rescue, is based in Salinas, CA a city with many disadvantaged individuals and pets. We have only just become a 501c3 a few months ago so we have a lot to learn. I had never heard the term "co-sheltering" before and I'm glad to have learned something new through this forum. We often times see cats who appear to be dumped with collars, bowls, and very social at nearby parks and it's very easy to judge the people who abandoned them, but it's even more important to think of it through another perspective. Perhaps, the former owners truly wanted to keep their cats but could not for reasons due to housing, moving, or financial limitations. As a renter myself, the fees associated with living with pets is hefty and unaffordable, a $500 security deposit PER pet and then an additional $50 per pet per month in rent. The odds are really stacked against those who are already struggling and the companion of a pet has almost become an unattainable luxury with so many barriers and sacrifices. 

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

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Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
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For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

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Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
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We are a very small foster based rescue in a rural area. We don't offer co sheltering, but we do and have fostered dogs while the owners  were deployed or looking for a home while moving, so that they didn't have to give up their pet to someone else or place in a shelter.

For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

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Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
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For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, or financial hardship, "no pets allowed" policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with their beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts these families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility.

By embracing co-sheltering initiatives, pet-friendly housing solutions, and robust community partnerships, we can keep families (both human and animal) together. 

🏠 Is your organization involved in co-sheltering programs, pet-friendly housing initiatives, or collaborations with human services?

🏠 What challenges have you faced in supporting people and their pets?

🏠What successful strategies have you implemented to bridge the gap between human and animal services?

We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions. Your contributions on this thread not only foster collective growth but also enter you into our monthly $1,000 Cuddly prize pack giveaway in celebration of Maddie's Fund 30th Anniversary! Plus, every post on Maddie's Pet Forum counts toward an entry to win a $3,000 grant for your organization.

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025

To further explore co-sheltering solutions, consider attending the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025, a virtual event from March 25-27, 2025. This conference brings together advocates and practitioners across various fields to address the pressing questions: "Why pets?" and "Why now?" during times of relative scarcity. Together, we'll explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. Learn more and register here: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Maddie's Fund is excited to offer a discount for those interested in attending! With the code MaddiesFriend - you'll gain access to all 3 days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75!

We also invite you and your organization to explore how you can play a role in the Co-Sheltering Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a Collective Impact framework to create a peer-to-peer learning network where members exchange resources, share policies, network, and work collectively to move the needle on the sheltering of people and companion animals together.

Learn More: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/
Theory of Change: https://www.co-shelteringcollaborative.org/theory-of-change

Watch Previous My Dog Is My Home Conference Sessions For Free on Maddie's University

To gain deeper insights into co-sheltering practices, we encourage you to watch recordings from past My Dog Is My Home conferences. These sessions feature experts discussing innovative approaches to pet-inclusive housing and support services. Access the full video library here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/my-dog-is-my-home-conferences-2021-2023

• Cross-Agency Collaborations: Case Example

• Building a One Health Clinic Collaborative for Human and Animal Well-Being

• Stronger Together - Building Allyship Between Movements

Watch Recordings from Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing

If you're looking to dive deeper into pet-inclusive housing solutions, check out the Camp Maddie: Pet Inclusive Housing recordings and resources! 🏡🐾 This series explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of keeping pets and people together through housing initiatives. Watch the sessions and discover insights that can help shape your own community's approach! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing

#CommunityPartnerships*
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#OrganizationalManagement
#PetSupportServices*

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Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Maddie's Fund
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