David Duffield

San Francisco SPCA Announces New Workforce Development Program, #ThanksToMaddie

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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Pleasanton, CA, Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SF SCPA) is offering a three-month paid Community Medicine Education Training (CoMET) program.

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  • Pleasanton, CA, Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SF SCPA) is offering a three-month paid Community Medicine Education Training (CoMET) program.
  • Thanks to Maddie, this support will help make veterinary medicine more accessible to those who have been traditionally underrepresented in the field.
  • Maddies Fund is proud of our long history of support for the San Francisco SPCA, said Mary Ippolitti-Smith, Executive Leadership Team, Maddies Fund.
  • The San Francisco SPCA is an independent, community-supported nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to saving, protecting, and providing immediate care for cats and dogs who are homeless, ill, or in need of an advocate.

The Ad Council, the Humane Society of the United States and Maddie's Fund® launch new PSA campaign focused on keeping 'Pets and People Together'

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ad Council, the Humane Society of the United States and Maddie's Fund® have launched "Pets and People Together," a new, fully integrated public service announcement (PSA) campaign to inspire pet lovers everywhere to #BeAHelper. Ninety-seven percent of pet owners consider their pet to be a member of the family. At any given time, anyone may experience a crisis that can temporarily impact their ability to care for their pets.

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  • At any given time, anyone may experience a crisis that can temporarily impact their ability to care for their pets.
  • These actions ensure both pets and people are able to continue to benefit from the unique and powerful connection they share.
  • "Keeping families together is more important than ever, and we all have the opportunity to help make this happen."
  • "We've proven countless times that when the Ad Council partners with the Humane Society of the United States and Maddie's Fund, we can change an issue for the better.

PetPair Secures $1.2M Pre-Seed Round to Scale Pet Adoption Marketplace

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PetPair, the foster-powered pet adoption marketplace, is excited to announce it has closed a $1.1M pre-seed round for a total of $1.2M raised to date.  The financing round was led by Bling Capital with participation from Expansion Ventures, Divide by Zero, Newlin Ventures, Great Oaks VC, Hornet Ventures, and strategic angels.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PetPair , thefoster-powered pet adoption marketplace, is excited to announce it has closed a $1.1M pre-seed round for a total of $1.2M raised to date.
  • PetPair helps shelters improve save rates and reduce costs by providing access to a ready-made, nationwide network of fosters.
  • PetPair's Foster-Centric operational model unifies animal welfare organizations (AWOs), volunteers, and pet-centric businesses around the all-important adoption outcome.
  • Fosters are the key to creating a nationwide sea-change in animal welfare," said Daniel Miyares, CEO and co-founder of PetPair.

July 10 is Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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Pleasanton, CA, July 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- July 10 is Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day.

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  • Pleasanton, CA, July 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- July 10 is Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day.
  • Dr. Miller is known for her trailblazing leadership and purposeful dedication to the field of veterinary shelter medicine.
  • She created and taught the first shelter medicine class in the U.S. at Cornell University in 1999, co-founded the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) and co-edited several shelter medicine textbooks.
  • Dr. Miller is the mother of shelter medicine, said Dr. Laurie Peek, Maddies Fund Executive Leadership Team.

$200,000 in Grant Money Awarded to Animal Welfare Organizations for Being More Welcoming and Inclusive

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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From November 22, 2021, to January 3, 2022, nearly 200 participating organizations across 42 states (plus DC!)

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  • From November 22, 2021, to January 3, 2022, nearly 200 participating organizations across 42 states (plus DC!)
  • embraced inclusive policies, including but not limited to translating materials into multiple languages; reducing lengthy adoption applications; creating new partnerships with organizations outside of animal welfare; and removing barriers to adoption, foster and volunteering.
  • These amazing efforts resulted in the adoption of 47,341 dogs and cats and support for 33,565 volunteers and 25,296 foster caregivers during the Challenge period!
  • By opening up our arms and removing barriers, pet lovers no longer have to go elsewhere to acquire a pet.

Companion Animals for Reform and Equity Receives $1.7 Million Grant, #ThanksToMaddie

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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Pleasanton, CA, April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maddie's Fund , a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals, announced today a $1.7 million grant awarded to Companions Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) .

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  • Pleasanton, CA, April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maddie's Fund , a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals, announced today a $1.7 million grant awarded to Companions Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) .
  • This three-year grant will support the expansion of their CARE Centers by adding five to ten centers each year.
  • Equity is the outcome we seek for all communities, said James Evans, CEO and founder of CARE.
  • Maddies Fund further supported CAREs efforts towards diversity, equity and inclusion with a $100,000 grant toward African American scholarships for veterinary schools.