by Adopt a Pet, | April 2, 2025
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Foster 50 Challenge $100K in grants
Submit your interest form by April 25!
To celebrate National Foster a Pet Month in June, Adopt a Pet is joining PEDIGREE® Foundation, Petco Love, and Maddie’s Fund to raise awareness for the power and importance of fostering a pet—and how just one hour with a pet can save their life. Together, the coalition is awarding $100,000+ in grants to help shelters and rescues across the country launch and grow their foster programs!
To learn more about the Foster 50 Challenge and how to apply for a grant, complete the interest form before the April 25th deadline!
Webinar: Addressing Adoption and Foster Challenges, Proactive Approaches for Positive Outcomes
was *live* Tuesday, April 8th ~ watch recording Join Bailey Schroeder, co-founder and CEO of Petcademy, and Cole Wakefield, Executive Director of Good Shepherd Humane Society, and Adopt a Pet at our April Tail Talk webinar, "Addressing Adoption and Foster Challenges: Proactive Approaches for Positive Outcomes." Gain insight into common behavioral questions from new adopters and foster families, and how to answer these questions effectively. They will also explore practical strategies to prevent adoption returns by using proactive behavior support techniques. This session will feature exclusive data from Petcademy and Good Shepherd Humane Society, and is designed for animal rescues and shelters looking to improve post-adoption and foster dynamics, ultimately benefiting pets and their new families.
Watch Tail Talk webinar recording
New Feature: Set default adoption fees
You can now set default (global) adoption fees for all your dogs and cats on Adopt a Pet! The default adoption fee will automatically appear on each pet’s profile—saving you time by reducing adopter questions and increasing confidence in your organization.
How it works: Type your fees (whole numbers) in the new “Default Adoption Fee” fields on your My Shelter/Rescue Info page and click “Update” to save.
You can still save unique fees on individual pets. For example, if your default adult dog fee is $75 but Fido's fee is $50, you can change Fido's fee by editing his "Adoption Fee for This Pet" on his listing from your My Pet List. Or, if your software is importing/uploading individual fees, those display on your pets.
Please email us at helpdesk@adoptapet.com if you have any questions about this new feature
Your opinion matters!
We want to make sure our Tail Talk webinars cover the topics that matter most to you! Whether you’re interested in species-specific content, niche adoption strategies, live demos, or real-world success stories, your feedback will help us create webinars that support your work. Take our quick survey to let us know!
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Animal Care Expo, Las Vegas, April 15-18
Heading to this year’s Animal Care Expo? On Wednesday, April 16, Adopt a Pet’s very own April Huntsman will lead two workshops alongside other animal welfare experts—including folks from PetSmart Charities, Humane World for Animals, Shelter Animals Count, and more. Visit the Adopt a Pet booth during exhibit hall hours to say hello!
Where: Harrisonburg, VA When: April 2–4 Enjoy inspiring speakers, valuable learnings, and endless networking opportunities. Don’t miss our workshop, Love at First Click, where we share innovative strategies to engage adopters online. Register for VFHS
Where: Montréal, QC When: April 27–29 Canada’s premier animal welfare conference exploring innovative strategies to improve animal wellbeing. Register for the Summit
Certified Partner Program
Are you bronze, silver, or gold? Qualifying for an Adopt a Pet Certified Partner badge not only signifies your animal shelter or rescue organization's professionalism and dedication, it also enhances trust and credibility among potential adopters. Get Your Badge here.
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