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RE: Maddie's Insights webcast March 12, 2026: Early life stressors and the behavior and physiology of rescue kittens

Posted By Alison Gibson 03-15-2026 05:32 PM
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An unaswered question from the webcast has been answered by Dr. Vernick: So youre saying feral moms with babies, it's more beneficial to separate so mom doesnt teach bad habits? Thanks for seeking clarification! At this time, we don't have the data to say conclusively one way or another on feral ...

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast March 12, 2026: Early life stressors and the behavior and physiology of rescue kittens

Posted By Alison Gibson 03-15-2026 05:27 PM
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Hi @Bryan Langlois! Dr. Vernick responds below: Excellent questions. To date, there are no studies on whether Zylkene or Feliway would be helpful in those situations, particularly early in life. These products may provide mild benefits and a more supportive environment, early or later in life, but ...

Maddie's Insights webcast April 16, 2026: Fur-ever starts now. Supporting dogs and adopters' post-adoption

Posted By Alison Gibson 03-13-2026 11:52 AM
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Maddie's® Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. Join us in April for a program that looks at common health and behavior concerns in dogs after their adoption in the UK. Our speakers are Drs. @Eleanor Jordan and Lauren Samet, both ...

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast March 12, 2026: Early life stressors and the behavior and physiology of rescue kittens

Posted By Alison Gibson 03-12-2026 05:03 PM
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Thanks to the 200+ folks who joined us today! If you missed the webcast, you can view the recording below. NOTE that to earn a certificate of attendance for continuing education, you must watch the recording on Maddie's University. ------------------------------ Alison Gibson Media Projects ...

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast March 12, 2026: Early life stressors and the behavior and physiology of rescue kittens

Posted By Alison Gibson 03-12-2026 01:04 PM
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RE: Maddie's Insights webcast March 12, 2026: Early life stressors and the behavior and physiology of rescue kittens

Posted By Alison Gibson 03-12-2026 01:04 PM
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Attached are a copy of Dr. Vernick's impressive slides and her list of references for her study. Here's a link to her published research study: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/3/446 ------------------------------ Alison Gibson Media Projects Manager Maddie's Fund ---------------- ...

RE: Breaking up a Dog Fight: webcast Thurs Feb 26 w Trish McMillan and Laurie Lawless: Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection

Posted By Alison Gibson 02-26-2026 02:42 PM
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Here are links to resources mentioned in today's webcast: Safety Whistle https://www.airhornusa.com/index.php Spray Shield https://www.petsafe.com/p/sprayshield-deterrent-spray/PTA00-14718/ Mini Airhorn https://www.airhornusa.com/index.php Pet Corrector https://companyofanimals.com/us/bran ...

Maddie's Insights webcast March 12, 2026: Early life stressors and the behavior and physiology of rescue kittens

Posted By Alison Gibson 02-17-2026 11:05 AM
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Maddie's® Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. Join us in March for a webinar on how early-life stress affects rescue kittens' behavior and health. Our speaker is Dr. @Jennifer Vernick, a veterinary behavioural medicine resident ...

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast February 12, 2026: Not All Cats Want a Couch: Using Research for Decisions on Working Cat Placements

Posted By Alison Gibson 02-13-2026 02:11 PM
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Here are answers to the questions we did not get to during the webcast: Curious, was it the same person doing the assessments and giving feedback? Wondering if the high peaks vs low peaks were possibly due to a different person doing the assessments? Maybe Carl didn't like one person vs another. Just ...

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast February 12, 2026: Not All Cats Want a Couch: Using Research for Decisions on Working Cat Placements

Posted By Alison Gibson 02-13-2026 11:53 AM
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RE: Maddie's Insights webcast February 12, 2026: Not All Cats Want a Couch: Using Research for Decisions on Working Cat Placements

Posted By Alison Gibson 02-13-2026 11:53 AM
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The Barn Placement Manual and the THS - Feline Stray Intake Form are attached to this post. Note that the manual is scheduled for an update this year. ------------------------------ Alison Gibson Media Projects Manager Maddie's Fund ------------------------------

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast February 12, 2026: Not All Cats Want a Couch: Using Research for Decisions on Working Cat Placements

Posted By Alison Gibson 02-12-2026 09:03 PM
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Links to resources from the webcast: Research paper: https://jsmcah.org/index.php/jasv/article/view/116/238 Maddie's Insights: Beyond "Doing Better" Using Behavior Data to Monitor Well-Being in Cats (webcast) https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/maddies-insights-beyond-doing-better-using-be ...

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast February 12, 2026: Not All Cats Want a Couch: Using Research for Decisions on Working Cat Placements

Posted By Alison Gibson 02-12-2026 09:02 PM
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RE: Maddie's Insights webcast February 12, 2026: Not All Cats Want a Couch: Using Research for Decisions on Working Cat Placements

Posted By Alison Gibson 02-12-2026 08:55 PM
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The recording is now ready to view! NOTE: If you'd like to earn continuing education credit for RACE, CAWA or NACA, please view this recording on Maddie's University. ------------------------------ Alison Gibson Media Projects Manager Maddie's Fund ------------------------------

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast February 12, 2026: Not All Cats Want a Couch: Using Research for Decisions on Working Cat Placements

Posted By Alison Gibson 02-12-2026 08:37 AM
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Hello @Laura Anne Scheetz., Thank you for posting your question - we know how important this is to you. If you are unable to join the webinar today, we'll ask Dr. @Jacklyn Ellis if she could offer advice here. The webinar will be recorded and if you have registered for it, you'll get an email with a ...

RE: Community Conversations - 02/09/2026 - Managing the Unknown

Posted By Alison Gibson 02-05-2026 08:16 AM
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Really looking forward to this, Lawrence! ------------------------------ Alison Gibson Media Projects Manager Maddie's Fund ------------------------------

RE: I'm co-hosting February Community Conversations!

Posted By Alison Gibson 01-28-2026 11:36 PM
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Welcome@Kayla Wade (she/her)! Looking forward to seeing you on Monday! ------------------------------ Alison Gibson Media Projects Manager Maddie's Fund ------------------------------

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast October 9, 2025: Shelter Practices & Barriers in the Use of Anxiety Medications & Alternatives

Posted By Alison Gibson 01-14-2026 08:33 AM
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Hello @Erin Dams! Thank you for your post and for watching the webcast. How excellent that your team devised that training session! Have you shared how you set up that training with other shelters? It's sounds like it's been a big help to your staff. Keep us posted on how it's working out. Congratulations ...

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast January 8, 2026: Consentful Contact: Pilot Study on Human–Dog Touch

Posted By Alison Gibson 01-08-2026 04:36 PM
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The recording is ready! If you'd like to earn a certificate of attendance for continuing education, please watch this video on Maddie's University. For people who attended the live webcast, look for an email with a special link. ------------------------------ Alison Gibson Media ...

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast January 8, 2026: Consentful Contact: Pilot Study on Human–Dog Touch

Posted By Alison Gibson 01-08-2026 01:11 PM
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Here are links to a few helpful resources from today's webcast: Fundamentals of Canine Communication and Safe Dog Handling https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/fundamentals-of-canine-communication-and-safe-dog-handling Self-paced course: Introduction to Cooperative Care for Dogs https:/ ...

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast January 8, 2026: Consentful Contact: Pilot Study on Human–Dog Touch

Posted By Alison Gibson 01-08-2026 12:14 PM
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Here are Dr. Sarrafchi's presentation slides (see attached). ------------------------------ Alison Gibson Media Projects Manager Maddie's Fund ------------------------------

"Consentful Contact: Pilot Study on Human–Dog Touch" Presentation Slides - Maddie's Insights January 8, 2026

Posted By Alison Gibson 01-08-2026 12:13 PM
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Maddie's ® Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. This January 2026 webcast shares insights into how allowing animals to exercise choice, such as initiating or avoiding touch, can reduce stress and support more positive interactions. ...

Maddie's Insights webcast February 12, 2026: Not All Cats Want a Couch: Using Research for Decisions on Working Cat Placements

Posted By Alison Gibson 01-07-2026 01:57 PM
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Maddie's® Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. Join us in February as we look at research that can help you make decisions about cats who aren't suitable for adoption. Our speaker is @Jacklyn Ellis, MRes, PhD, CAAB ,CSB-C, Director ...

RE: January Community Conversations Co-Host!

Posted By Alison Gibson 12-23-2025 08:59 AM
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So looking forward to working with you, Miguel!! ------------------------------ Alison Gibson Media Projects Manager Maddie's Fund ------------------------------

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast December 11, 2025: Exploration of Opportunities for Barriers and Bias During Off Site Animal Adoption Events

Posted By Alison Gibson 12-11-2025 05:49 PM
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The recording is ready! If you'd like to earn CE credit, please watch the video on Maddie's University and take a short quiz for a certificate of attendance: ------------------------------ Alison Gibson Media Projects Manager Maddie's Fund ------------------------------

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast December 11, 2025: Exploration of Opportunities for Barriers and Bias During Off Site Animal Adoption Events

Posted By Alison Gibson 12-11-2025 11:54 AM
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Attached is a PDF of the presentation slides. Note the last slide with a list of references. Resources: Dr. Ly's published study in Journal of Shelter Medicine & Community Animal Health https://jsmcah.org/index.php/jasv/article/view/66 List of resources to help adoption counselors avoid bias ...

RE: Maddie’s Insights webcast December 11, 2025: Exploration of Opportunities for Barriers and Bias During Off Site Animal Adoption Events

Posted By Alison Gibson 12-11-2025 11:53 AM
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RE: Maddie's Insights webcast January 8, 2026: Consentful Contact: Pilot Study on Human–Dog Touch

Posted By Alison Gibson 12-04-2025 08:30 AM
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@Laurel Wilton (She/Her)! Thank you!! I neglected to add the registration link but it's there now :) And yes, you are correct, we post the recordings or at least a link to them a day or so after each Insights and Maddie's Monthly Behavior and Foster Connection. ------------------------------ ...

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast January 8, 2026: Consentful Contact: Pilot Study on Human–Dog Touch

Posted By Alison Gibson 12-04-2025 08:27 AM
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Hi @Julielani Chang, Oops! I forgot to add the registration link. It is https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister Thanks for posting! And registering :) ------------------------------ Alison Gibson Media Projects Manager Maddie's Fund ------------------------------

RE: Upcoming Webcast: Social Work Guidelines in Animal Welfare Settings

Posted By Alison Gibson 12-04-2025 08:20 AM
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Hi @Augusta Farley (She/Her), You can find the recording on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/e4OS0FJ7YO8 If you'd like to earn .5 ceu (CAWA and NACA), watch it on Maddie's University here: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/doors-wide-open-social-work-guidelines-in-animal- ...

Maddie's Insights webcast January 8, 2026: Consentful Contact: Pilot Study on Human–Dog Touch

Posted By Alison Gibson 12-03-2025 01:44 PM
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Maddie's® Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. Join us in January as we share insights into how allowing animals to exercise choice, such as initiating or avoiding touch, can reduce stress and support more positive interactions. ...

RE: Reminder  - Doors Wide Open Webinar Tomorrow 11/18/25 - 12:00pm to 12:30pm Pacific Time  - Social Work Guidelines for Animal Welfare Settings

Posted By Alison Gibson 11-19-2025 09:18 AM
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The recording from November 18, 2025 Social Work Guidelines in Animal Welfare Settings is ready! You can watch it on Maddie's Fund's Education YouTube Channel here, or, to earn .5 continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement towards CAWA CEs as well as from the National ...

RE: Reminder  - Doors Wide Open Webinar Tomorrow 11/18/25 - 12:00pm to 12:30pm Pacific Time  - Social Work Guidelines for Animal Welfare Settings

Posted By Alison Gibson 11-18-2025 08:28 AM
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Thanks, Janet! The webcast is actually today at noon Pacific (November 18). Hope to see everyone there! ------------------------------ Alison Gibson Media Projects Manager Maddie's Fund ------------------------------

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast November 13, 2025: The Animal Welfare Assessment Grid

Posted By Alison Gibson 11-17-2025 08:41 PM
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@Cecily Grant, thank you so much for your post. I agree, a feline assessment grid is MOST welcome! I'll make sure @Sarah Wolfensohn and @Rachel Malkani see your note. ------------------------------ Alison Gibson Media Projects Manager Maddie's Fund ------------------------------

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast November 13, 2025: The Animal Welfare Assessment Grid

Posted By Alison Gibson 11-15-2025 10:53 AM
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The recording is ready! If you'd like to earn CE credit, please watch the video on Maddie's University and take a short quiz for a certificate of attendance: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/maddies-insights-the-animal-welfare-assessment-grid-on-demand ------------------------------ ...

Maddie’s Insights webcast December 11, 2025: Exploration of Opportunities for Barriers and Bias During Off Site Animal Adoption Events

Posted By Alison Gibson 11-14-2025 11:17 AM
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Maddie's® Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. Join us in December as we share insights from a nationwide survey of 484 U.S. shelters and rescues on adoption events and screening practices. Our guest, Dr. Lexis Ly, presents results ...

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast November 13, 2025: The Animal Welfare Assessment Grid

Posted By Alison Gibson 11-14-2025 08:58 AM
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Drs. Wolfensohn and Malkani shared these resources: Presentation slides (attached) Original research article (Frontiers in Veterinary Science (September 2022) https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.940017/full The Five Domains Model https:/ ...

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast November 13, 2025: The Animal Welfare Assessment Grid

Posted By Alison Gibson 11-14-2025 08:57 AM
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RE: Special 2-hour webcast October 29, 2025: Understanding Tribal Sovereignty and Jurisdiction for Animal Welfare Professionals

Posted By Alison Gibson 10-29-2025 02:53 PM
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Thanks to all who joined the live event today! During the intermission, we showed a short video about Humane Society of Western Montana. Some folks wanted to see it again. You can watch it here: ------------------------------ Alison Gibson Media Projects Manager Maddie's Fund ...

RE: The Human Side of Shelter Work: Navigating Tough Situations, Part 2, Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Oct 23, 2025

Posted By Alison Gibson 10-25-2025 10:50 PM
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Hi@Wendy Montanez-Ortiz, On Friday at about 12n Pacific you should have received an email with a link to retrieve a certificate of attendance. Check your spam folder. If it's not there, please contact me at gibson@maddiesfund.org and I'll help you on Monday. Glad you could attend the live event! ...

RE: Open Door Webcast: Integrated Operations for Greater Access to Care

Posted By Alison Gibson 10-23-2025 06:45 PM
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Here are some additional resources that Doug and Geraldine shared on the webcast: One Health Clinic Toolkit New International Association of Veterinary Social Work Guidelines National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Michigan Humane Society ------------- ...

RE: Open Door Webcast: Integrated Operations for Greater Access to Care

Posted By Alison Gibson 10-23-2025 06:28 PM
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The recording is ready! If you'd like to earn a certificate of attendance for CAWA and NACA continuing education credit, please watch the video on Maddie's University. ------------------------------ Alison Gibson Media Projects Manager Maddie's Fund ------------------------------

Maddie's Insights webcast November 13, 2025: The Animal Welfare Assessment Grid

Posted By Alison Gibson 10-10-2025 12:28 PM
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Maddie's® Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. Our guest speakers for the November 13th webcast introduces you to an innovative, cloud-based tool scores physical, behavioral/psychological, environmental, and procedural factors-revealing ...

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast October 9, 2025: Shelter Practices & Barriers in the Use of Anxiety Medications & Alternatives

Posted By Alison Gibson 10-10-2025 10:54 AM
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The recording is ready! If you'd like to earn CE credit, please watch the video on Maddie's University and take a short quiz for a certificate of attendance https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/maddies-insights-shelter-practices-barriers-in-the-use-of-anxiety-medications-alternatives-on-d ...

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast October 9, 2025: Shelter Practices & Barriers in the Use of Anxiety Medications & Alternatives

Posted By Alison Gibson 10-10-2025 09:47 AM
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RE: Maddie's Insights webcast October 9, 2025: Shelter Practices & Barriers in the Use of Anxiety Medications & Alternatives

Posted By Alison Gibson 10-10-2025 09:47 AM
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Dr. Eagan provided us with a list of select resources for supporting fearful cats & dogs in shelters - see attached PDF. ------------------------------ Alison Gibson Media Projects Manager Maddie's Fund ------------------------------

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast October 9, 2025: Shelter Practices & Barriers in the Use of Anxiety Medications & Alternatives

Posted By Alison Gibson 10-10-2025 09:44 AM
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There were several questions we didn't have time for on the webcast. Dr. Eagan supplied us with answers: 1. Is there a study on how long trazodone works for a dog? Does its efficacy ever decrease with length of use? Trazodone is a serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARI) with an ...

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast October 9, 2025: Shelter Practices & Barriers in the Use of Anxiety Medications & Alternatives

Posted By Alison Gibson 10-09-2025 01:32 PM
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Thanks to the 146+ attendees who joined us today! Attached please find a PDF of Dr Eagan's presentation slides. For those of you who could not attend, we'll post a link to the recording as soon as it's ready. ------------------------------ Alison Gibson Media Projects Manager Maddie's Fund ...

RE: Maddie's Insights webcast October 9, 2025: Shelter Practices & Barriers in the Use of Anxiety Medications & Alternatives

Posted By Alison Gibson 10-09-2025 01:31 PM
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RE: Community Conversations Co-Host for October 2025!

Posted By Alison Gibson 09-27-2025 07:35 AM
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Welcome,@Rachel Williams! ------------------------------ Alison Gibson Media Projects Manager Maddie's Fund ------------------------------