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RE: We're Giving Away $3k Each Month On Maddie's Pet Forum!

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 02-11-2026 01:22 PM
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Hi Maddie's Pet Forum Community! We're excited to share that our monthly $3,000 grant opportunity is continuing! In 2025, we were proud to support the following organizations through this giveaway: January 2025: @Holly Argueta, Heber Valley Animal Services in Heber, Utah February 2025: @Mary Garcia, ...

RE: December 2025 + January 2026 Giveaway: What's a win you're celebrating from this past year?

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 02-05-2026 04:24 PM
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Thank you to everyone who shared reflections and successes in our December–January giveaway. This thread became a powerful reminder that wins don't always look flashy. Sometimes they look like rebuilding after hurricanes and floods, reopening medical departments, finding homes for long-time residents, ...

February + March 2026 Giveaway: Safety Net Fostering - The Stories Behind Temporary Care

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 02-01-2026 08:00 AM
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Some of the most powerful impacts in animal well-being don’t happen through long stays or permanent placements. They happen with temporary, safety net fostering that keeps pets with people, out of the shelter, and supported through moments of crisis. Safety net fostering provides options for short-term ...

Top Discussions, Resources, Contributors & Winners of 2025 on Maddie's Pet Forum

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 01-02-2026 01:14 PM
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2025 was a year of connection, celebration, and shared learning here on Maddie's Pet Forum. Our weekly community conversations continued to serve as a consistent, engaging space for industry-wide conversation and collaboration. We also carried forward the celebration of Maddie's Fund's 30th anniversary ...

RE: October + November 2025 Giveaway: Share your end-of-year fundraising strategies!

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 12-01-2025 10:09 AM
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Thank you all for sharing your end-of-year fundraising strategies! It was wonderful to see not only the creativity and heart behind your year-end fundraising strategies, but also how generously you supported one another with ideas, tips, and encouragement. This community spirit truly shines. Some ...

December 2025 + January 2026 Giveaway: What's a win you're celebrating from this past year?

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 12-01-2025 09:52 AM
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As we wrap up 2025 and look ahead to a new year, it's a natural moment to pause and reflect on the progress we've made, both the milestones we planned for and the unexpected victories that showed up along the way. Back at the beginning of January 2025, many of you shared your goals for the year in our ...

RE: August + September 2025 Giveaway: How Has Online Learning Helped You Grow?

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 10-01-2025 10:55 AM
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A big thank you to everyone who joined in this discussion thread and shared your experiences around online learning! It was inspiring to hear how courses have supported everything from leadership growth to shelter medicine practices, and even sparked new ideas for community engagement. 👏 ...

October + November 2025 Giveaway: Share your end-of-year fundraising strategies!

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 10-01-2025 10:40 AM
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As the year winds down, animal well-being organizations are gearing up for one of the most important fundraising seasons. From Giving Tuesday to holiday campaigns, this is a prime time to meet urgent needs, plan for the year ahead and engage your community in meaningful ways. While fundraising ultimately ...

RE: July 2025 Giveaway: Spotlight on Shelter Medicine

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 08-01-2025 12:12 PM
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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating shelter medicine in July! Your stories, shout-outs, and reflections on the veterinarians and shelter medicine professionals in your communities were a powerful reminder of just how much dedication, skill, and compassion goes into providing ...

August + September 2025 Giveaway: How Has Online Learning Helped You Grow?

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 08-01-2025 11:13 AM
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It's back-to-school season, and whether you're brand new to animal well-being or a seasoned professional, one thing's for sure - learning never stops. That's why over the next 2 months, we're celebrating the role that online learning has played in helping individuals and organizations grow, evolve, and ...

RE: June 2025 Giveaway: From Neonates to Feisty Felines - Share Your Kitten Stories!

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 07-01-2025 01:48 PM
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Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate kitten season in June by sharing your kitten stories! 🐾 From creative campaigns to recruit new fosters, to partnerships with local businesses and incredible foster mentors stepping up to guide first-timers, your stories showed just how much heart and ...

July 2025 Giveaway: Spotlight on Shelter Medicine

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 07-01-2025 01:43 PM
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In celebration of Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day on July 10, we're honoring the people behind the progress of the field. The mentors, veterinarians and animal well-being professionals who have shaped how we care for animals in shelter environments. Shelter medicine isn't just about treating ...

Community Conversations - 6/30/2025 - Stillness Amidst the Summer Surge: 12 Zen-Inspired Practices to Sustain Your Work with People, Animals, and Communities

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 06-26-2025 01:26 PM
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Updated 6/30/25 at 2:13 pm PT: Recording now available to watch on-demand! Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. We hope to see you on the final Community Conversation before our summer break on Monday, 6/30/25 at 11am PT for a special ...

Community Conversations - 6/23/2025 - Community Spotlight: A Year of Connection

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 06-19-2025 11:32 AM
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Updated 6/23/25 at 4:05 pm PT: Recording now available to watch on-demand! Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. We hope to see you on the next Community Conversation on Monday, 6/23/25 at 11am PT for "Community Spotlight: A Year of ...

RE: Community Conversations - 6/16/2025 - The Impossible Dog Mom

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 06-16-2025 05:50 PM
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Unanswered question from the chat: "These bully breeds make up 90% of the NYC shelter (ACC) and struggle to get placed… what is the solution?" - Kimberleigh Hannan ------------------------------ Maddie's Pet Forum Admin Maddie's Fund ------------------------------

RE: Community Conversations - 6/16/2025 - The Impossible Dog Mom

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 06-16-2025 05:50 PM
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Unanswered question from the chat: "We have a new director that is lifting barriers to adoption and implementing a more conversational approach to take with potential adopters. I think it is amazing, but there has been major blowback on the 'lack of research done' for potential adopters. Do you ...

Community Conversations - 6/16/2025 - The Impossible Dog Mom

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 06-12-2025 12:28 PM
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Updated 6/16/25 at 2:44 pm - Recording now available! Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. We hope to see you on the next Community Conversation on Monday, 6/16/25 at 11am PT for a presentation on "The Impossible Dog Mom" with Kassidi ...

RE: Community Conversations - 6/9/2025 - Leveraging Partnerships and Community Trust During the Eaton Fire Response

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 06-09-2025 02:26 PM
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Unanswered question from the chat: "Were you able to work with AirBNB or accommodations to help house staff with their pets during the weeks following? Our shelter is in a coastal hurricane and flood zone. Sleeping in the shelter is only one thing." - @lisa pearce ------------------------------ ...

RE: Community Conversations - 6/9/2025 - Leveraging Partnerships and Community Trust During the Eaton Fire Response

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 06-09-2025 02:24 PM
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Unanswered question from the chat: "Could you give a few ways the wide array of information was disseminated throughout your entire facility staff members - especially to those that are always in the facility and not out-and-about." - @Collin Akemoto ------------------------------ Maddie's ...

RE: Community Conversations - 6/9/2025 - Leveraging Partnerships and Community Trust During the Eaton Fire Response

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 06-09-2025 02:23 PM
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Unanswered question from the chat: "Were the human services in your community already supportive of keeping people and pets housed together or was that a conversation that had to be had? If so, how was that navigated?" - @Shonyae Johnson ------------------------------ Maddie's Pet Forum Admin ...

RE: Community Conversations - 6/9/2025 - Leveraging Partnerships and Community Trust During the Eaton Fire Response

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 06-09-2025 02:22 PM
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Unanswered question from the chat: "With being in a hurricane area, how would be the best ways to be /have resources needed? I'm thinking animal friendly hotels/motels, pantries. Would it be beneficial to have a place to store pet carriers?" - @Anita Selby ------------------------------ Maddie's ...

Community Conversations - 6/9/2025 - Leveraging Partnerships and Community Trust During the Eaton Fire Response

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 06-03-2025 02:00 PM
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Updated 6/9/25 at 2:04 pm - Recording now available! Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. We hope to see you on the next Community Conversation on Monday, 6/09/25 at 11am PT for a presentation on "Leveraging Partnerships and Community ...

Marketing Communications Specialist at Maddie's Fund

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 06-02-2025 11:19 AM
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Marketing Communications Specialist at Maddie's Fund

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 06-02-2025 11:19 AM
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Maddie's Fund is looking for an experienced Marketing Communications Specialist to enhance and collaborate with its existing team. If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a dynamic environment and an established group, please submit your cover letter, sharing how your experiences are ...

June 2025 Giveaway: From Neonates to Feisty Felines - Share Your Kitten Stories!

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 06-01-2025 07:07 AM
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Kitten season doesn't wait for a calendar, and it's already here for many of you, bringing a wave of whiskers, tiny chaos, and late-night feedings. All across the country, shelters and foster-based organizations are experiencing the annual surge of kittens in need of care, from neonatal bottle babies ...

Community Conversations - 6/2/2025 - Chip On Your Shoulder: A Study of Socioeconomic Privilege using Legally Blonde the Musical

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 05-29-2025 04:43 PM
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Updated 6/2/25 at 1:26 pm - Recording now available to watch on-demand! Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. We hope to see you on the next Community Conversation on Monday, 6/02/25 at 11am PT for a presentation on "Chip On Your Shoulder: ...

Weekly Community Conversations - Chip On Your Shoulder: A study of Socioeconomic Privilege

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 05-29-2025 04:35 PM
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Chip On Your Shoulder: A Study of Socioeconomic Privilege using Legally Blonde the Musical The storyline of Legally Blonde: The Musical centers around Elle Woods, who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend. Elle is mentored by Emmett Forrest, whose socioeconomic background and ...

Community Conversations - 5/26/2025 - No Call in Observance of Memorial Day

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 05-21-2025 01:00 PM
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The Community Conversation on Monday, May 26 is cancelled in observance of Memorial Day. We encourage everyone to take this time to pause and honor the brave individuals and military working dogs who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedoms. #EducationandTraining ---------- ...

Community Conversations - 5/19/2025 - Hiring from Within the Community

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 05-15-2025 09:37 AM
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Updated 5/19/25 at 2:19 pm - Recording now available to watch on-demand! Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. We hope to see you on the next Community Conversation on Monday, 5/19/25 at 11am PT for a panel discussion on "Hiring from ...

RE: April 2025 Giveaway: Celebrating Maddie and the Pets Who Inspire Us!

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 05-13-2025 01:41 PM
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Thank you to everyone who shared stories and photos of the pets who’ve inspired you. From scrappy community cats to gentle senior companions, every post was a powerful reminder of the bond that fuels our work in animal well-being. These animals past and present have not only touched your hearts, they’ve ...

Community Conversations - 5/12/2025 - Under One Roof: How Intake Data Can Streamline Human and Animal Services Collaboration

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 05-08-2025 02:11 PM
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Updated 5/12/25 at 2:32 pm - Recording now available to watch on-demand! Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. We hope to see you on the next Community Conversation on Monday, 5/12/25 at 11am PT for "Under One Roof: How Intake Data ...

RE: Community Conversations - 5/5/2025 - A Discussion on Veterinary Barriers

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 05-05-2025 05:10 PM
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Unanswered question from the chat: "Can you please speak to the suicide rate of Vets. I've read this but I don't remember where. It's a tough profession and I love the mentor idea and working with Vet schools and offering apprenticeships. Also, can you please speak to the pipeline from highschool ...

Community Conversations - 5/5/2025 - A Discussion on Veterinary Barriers

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 05-01-2025 10:12 PM
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Updated 5/5/25 at 12:37 pm - Recording now available to watch on-demand! Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. We hope to see you on the next Community Conversation on Monday, 5/5/25 at 11am PT for "A Discussion on Veterinary Barriers" ...

May 2025 Giveaway: Everyday Leadership in Animal Well-Being

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 05-01-2025 11:23 AM
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Leadership isn't always about having a title or being in the spotlight. It's in the everyday actions like mentoring a coworker, advocating for change, keeping your team motivated, or showing up with empathy. In animal well-being, these moments of quiet leadership often make the biggest difference. ...

Community Conversations - 4/28/2025 - Shifting the Paradigm from Enforcement to Engagement

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 04-23-2025 02:11 PM
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Updated 4/28/25 at 3:20 pm - Recording now available to watch on-demand! Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. We hope to see you on the next Community Conversation on Monday, 4/28/25 at 11am PT for a discussion on "Shifting the Paradigm ...

Community Conversations - 4/14/25 - No Call for Spring Break

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 04-10-2025 09:58 AM
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In the spirit of the Spring season, we are cancelling our next Weekly Community Conversations calls on April 14 and April 21 and will resume on April 28. We encourage you to take this time to pause, recharge and reflect - whether through meditation, a quiet moment or simply appreciating the beauty ...

RE: Community Conversations - 4/7/2025 - Integrating Social Workers Into Animal Welfare

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 04-07-2025 01:59 PM
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Unanswered questions from the chat: "Aaron Walker from Kansas Humane Society on the call today. Super excited about this topic. I'm hoping we can talk, in some way, about what resources might be available for funding a position like this in the animal welfare world." - Aaron Walker "Sol ...

Community Conversations - 4/7/2025 - Integrating Social Workers Into Animal Welfare

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 04-03-2025 04:23 PM
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Updated 4/7/25 at 1:35pm Recording now available to watch on-demand! We hope to see you on the next Community Conversation on Monday, 4/7/25 at 11am PT for a panel discussion "Integrating Social Workers Into Animal Welfare." Integrating social workers into the animal welfare sector marks ...

RE: March 2025 Giveaway: Co-Sheltering & Keeping Pets and People Together

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 04-02-2025 05:11 PM
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We're excited to congratulate @Shelby Schulz (She/Her) from Kentucky Humane Society as the March $1,000 Cuddly prize pack winner! 🎁 Be on the lookout for an email with more details on how to redeem your prize. Thank you to everyone who joined this discussion on co-sheltering and keeping pets ...

April 2025 Giveaway: Celebrating Maddie and the Pets Who Inspire Us!

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 04-01-2025 09:51 AM
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April is a special month-it's Maddie's birthday! Maddie, a beloved Miniature Schnauzer, is the heart and soul behind Maddie's Fund®. Her unconditional love and joyful spirit inspired Dave and Cheryl Duffield to make her a promise: if they ever had any money, they would use it to help companion animals ...

Community Conversations - 3/31/25 - No Call in Observance of Eid al-Fitr of Ramadan

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 03-26-2025 03:01 AM
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The Community Conversation on Monday, March 31 is cancelled in observance of Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan. We would like to invite you to take this time to participate in our March 2025 Giveaway. Please join the Discussion Thread to share how you are supporting pets and people in your community ...

RE: Kitten College: Small Program, Huge Impact (Camp Maddie: Kitten Edition)

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 03-25-2025 03:55 PM
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Unanswered question from 3/4/25 event: "We struggle with finder fosters being difficult to reach, not making appointments, being picky with adopters come adoption time. Not sure how to make finder fosters effective for us and not turn into a burden." - @Kelsey Strahle There is a vast collection ...

RE: Community Conversations - 3/24/2025 - Cultural Agility: The Superpower You Didn't Know You Needed

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 03-24-2025 11:31 PM
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Unanswered question from the chat: "Is asking someone how their pet got their name good for all cultures?" - @Mary Flores ------------------------------ Maddie's Pet Forum Admin Maddie's Fund ------------------------------

RE: Community Conversations - 3/24/2025 - Cultural Agility: The Superpower You Didn't Know You Needed

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 03-24-2025 11:31 PM
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Unanswered question from the chat: "Is it ok to ask more for understanding if we don't understand their why? I work with multicultural staff often get an answer and the response I get to my curiosity is appreciation for taking time to learn their cultures." - @Wendy Montanez-Ortiz --- ...

RE: Camp Maddie: Kitten Edition Follow Up Q&A Session

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 03-20-2025 03:27 PM
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Some of the Questions that didn't get answered during the follow up Q&A call: "For Monika- if feral mom has the kittens and are less than 4 weeks, can the mom be spay and vaccinate or wait to TNVR the mom at that point you remove her from the 4 week kittens?" - Anonymous Attendee I would ...

RE: Camp Maddie: Kitten Edition Follow Up Q&A Session

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 03-20-2025 02:30 PM
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RE: Camp Maddie: Kitten Edition Follow Up Q&A Session

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 03-20-2025 02:29 PM
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Camp Maddie: Kitten Edition Follow Up Q&A Session

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 03-20-2025 02:27 PM
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Thanks to everyone who attended the Camp Maddie: Kitten Edition Follow Up Q&A Session on 3/18/25! Our four presenters, @Julie Levy, @Monica Tarant, @Marnie Russ and @Tabitha Kucera fielded a clowder (see what I did there?) of questions during the two-hour event. We'll post some of the questions we weren't ...

Community Conversations - 3/24/2025 - Cultural Agility: The Superpower You Didn't Know You Needed

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 03-19-2025 08:03 PM
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Updated 3/24/25 at 4:42 pm PT - Recording now available! Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. We hope to see you on the next Community Conversation on Monday, 3/24/25 at 11am PT for "Cultural Agility: The Superpower You Didn't Know ...

Community Conversations - 3/17/2025 - Supported People = Supported Animals: Developing and Maintaining a Strong Team

Posted By Maddie's Pet Forum Admin 03-11-2025 11:06 AM
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Updated 3/17/25 at 1:47 pm - Recording now available! Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. We hope to see you on the next Community Conversation on Monday, 3/17/25 at 11am PT for "Supported People = Supported Animals: Developing and ...

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