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.
Original Message:
Sent: 12-12-2025 04:46 PM
From: Justin Herminghouse
Subject: New York State Article 26C education requirements
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
Original Message:
Sent: 12-11-2025 05:26 PM
From: Erika Shaffer
Subject: New York State Article 26C education requirements
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
Original Message:
Sent: 12-11-2025 09:53 AM
From: Jillisa MOREHOUSE
Subject: New York State Article 26C education requirements
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
Original Message:
Sent: 11-11-2025 03:32 PM
From: Erika Shaffer
Subject: New York State Article 26C education requirements
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.
#EducationandTraining
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Erika Shaffer
Instructional Designer
Maddie's Fund
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