Thanks to everyone who joined us this morning on the first Monday call of the month and congratulations to BJ Andersen & Tracy Brad, our March Grants Giveaway drawing $2,500 winners!The recording for this call is now available to watch on-demand. Below is a recap of the agenda and resources shared.
Agenda
National Updates / Shared Links
Session Information & Links
Session One: The Everycat Health Foundation is an international non-profit that focuses solely on feline health. Through annual grant cycles, they award funding for scientific research to provide a brighter, better future for all cats, including shelter cats, pedigree cats, community cats, your cat, and my cat. In their 53 year history, they have funded more than $8 million in studies and are behind many of the life-saving treatments cats receive today.
Jackie Ott Jaakola is the Executive Director of The Everycat Health Foundation and has thirty plus years' experience in animal welfare. She spent many years working in marine mammal rescue in Los Angeles before working for Wallis Annenberg with her efforts helping animals and in the creation of Wallis Annenberg PetSpace. In 2018, Jackie's focus became feline-specific as she moved to Florida as Executive Director of a cat-only shelter, transitioning to her role at EveryCat in early 2021.
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Session Two: Many shelters are experiencing an increase in calls, responses, and inquiries about wildlife and the public. With the spring season upon us, the encounters with wildlife in our communities increase. Educational outreach and appropriate responses are vital in assisting the community and wildlife within. The Human Animal Support Services Wildlife working group has developed several tools and resources to assist shelters support wildlife education and reduce human-wildlife conflicts. They will review the newly released resources and answer questions.
@Heather Cammisa, President/CEO of St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center
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Kim Domerofski (she/her)
Community Manager
Maddie's Fund
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-03-2022 08:23 AM
From: Bobby Mann
Subject: Shelter and Rescue Support Call - 4/4/22 - Everycat Health Foundation, HASS Wildlife Working Group
Updated 4/4/22 at 3:45pm PT. Recording now available to watch on demand!
Hello!
Sharing the agenda for the 4/4/22 Maddie's Monday Shelter and Rescue Support Call (LINK TO REGISTER):
Maddie's Fund will announce the winners of the March grants giveaway!
Guest Speaker: @Rory Adams, Training and Education Manager, American/Austin Pets Alive!
Co-Host: @Irene Chansawang, Grants Specialist, Maddie's Fund
Session One: The Everycat Health Foundation is an international non-profit that focuses solely on feline health. Through annual grant cycles, they award funding for scientific research to provide a brighter, better future for all cats, including shelter cats, pedigree cats, community cats, your cat, and my cat. In their 53 year history, they have funded more than $8 million in studies and are behind many of the life-saving treatments cats receive today. We will be joined by Executive Director, Jackie Ott Jaakola to hear about the history and future plans of this amazing organization.
Session Two: Many shelters are experiencing an increase in calls, responses, and inquiries about wildlife and the public. With the spring season upon us, the encounters with wildlife in our communities increase. Educational outreach and appropriate responses are vital in assisting the community and wildlife within. The Human Animal Support Services Wildlife working group has developed several tools and resources to assist shelters support wildlife education and reduce human-wildlife conflicts. They will review the newly released resources and answer questions.
Quick Reminder: You can also watch previous recordings and continue the conversation at Maddie's Pet Forum! Thank you!!