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  • 1.  New York State Article 26C education requirements

    Posted 11-11-2025 03:33 PM

    Maddie's Fund is an approved provider of training for the New York State Companion Animal Care Standards Act. Maddie's Fund offers free portals on Maddie's University with training. Managers of the portals can see who enrolls and completes and download a report to show compliance.

    If you are interested in having a portal on Maddie's University, contact maddiesuniversity@maddiesfund.org.


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    Erika Shaffer
    Instructional Designer
    Maddie's Fund
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  • 2.  RE: New York State Article 26C education requirements

    Posted 12-11-2025 05:11 PM

    Hi Erika,

    We currently have a portal set up for our rescue, however with the new regulations, would need to add courses. Are there courses that have been identified that we can add to stay in compliance?

    Thank you!

    Jillisa

    Catskill Canine Rescue



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    Jillisa MOREHOUSE
    Vice President
    Catskill Canine Rescue
    NY
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  • 3.  RE: New York State Article 26C education requirements

    Posted 12-11-2025 05:26 PM

    Hi, Jillisa:

    Yes, we have set up a curriculum to cover the NYS standards as efficiently as possible. Your portal is set up to cover the insurance requirements. There is some crossover, though. I'll email you separately about this.

    Erika



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    Erika Shaffer
    Instructional Designer
    Maddie's Fund
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  • 4.  RE: New York State Article 26C education requirements

    Posted 12-15-2025 10:49 AM

    Hi Erika,

    I am very happy to read this and thank Maddie's Fund for your support and resources. I just sent an email.

    I am curious though- we are a cat only shelter and I have been trying to identify a cat focused set of trainings. Do you happen to have a possible curriculum appropriate for single species shelters or is your typical lineup multi-species?

    Thank you.



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    Justin Herminghouse
    Volunteer
    Mid Hudson Animal Aid
    NY
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  • 5.  RE: New York State Article 26C education requirements

    Posted 12-15-2025 11:31 AM

    Hi, Justin:

    Certainly! I've confirmed that only species-specific training is required for volunteers/staff who do not work with other species. I'll reply via email with more information.

    Erika



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    Erika Shaffer
    Instructional Designer
    Maddie's Fund
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  • 6.  RE: New York State Article 26C education requirements

    Posted 01-02-2026 11:54 AM

    We are cat only too. I'd love to get that information from you as well.

    Thanks,

    Deb 

    Remedios Cat Rescue

    deb@remedioscatrescue.org



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    Deb Zahn
    Executive Director
    Remedios Cat Rescue
    Ghent NY
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  • 7.  RE: New York State Article 26C education requirements

    Posted 01-02-2026 12:30 PM

    Hi, Deb:

    Of course! I will email you shortly.

    Erika



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    Erika Shaffer
    Instructional Designer
    Maddie's Fund
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