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COVID-19 Updates March 23, 2020
MAC is committed to keeping you all up to date on resources, tools and best practices during these unprecedented times.
We'll be updating our COVID-19 resources tab on our website regularly and will be bringing you opportunities to connect with the larger animal welfare community via virtual meetings from within the state of Massachusetts and beyond. 
Never has it been more important to remain connected and in touch with each other!
Coming Up Soon! COVID-19 Pop-Up Panels

Community Cats Podcast will be holding some town hall-style meeting webinars about COVID-19 and the response. Join in and share your experiences, concerns, and thoughts

Weekly Covid-19 town hall hosted by Stacy Lebaron
  • Topic: Massachusetts Animal Welfare Zoom Meeting
  • Time: Thursdays at noon beginning Mar 19, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
  • On Thursdays at noon, I am hosting a zoom call for all animal welfare organizations in the area to come together and discuss concerns and best practices for handling this situation with regards to the corona virus. 
  • Please feel free to join me on Thursdays so we can better understand the challenges ahead.
  • Feel free to share with others. Below are the sign in details. Feel free to email me with any questions.
Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/543877659590391/
Stacy LeBaron is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Massachusetts Animal Welfare Zoom Meeting
Time: Mar 26, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) & Thursdays going forward
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/4548256521
Meeting ID: 454 825 6521
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Maddie's Fund Weekly COVID-19 Zoom Call
  • You're invited: Weekly Zoom call to talk about emerging issues, get advice and hear updates.
  • Who: Animal shelter professionals at every level, paid or unpaid
  • When: Monday mornings (starting this Monday and continuing once a week) at 7 a.m. PST/10 a.m. EST
  • Where: Maddie's Fund Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/607482466
  • Why: Because talking helps us come up with brilliant ideas, feel more supported and less isolated, gives us information about things that are working, and helps us deal with the emerging waves of crises that are part of our daily lives.
NOTE: Calendar invites will NOT be sent. Take the zoom link and put it in your own calendar for every Monday at 7 a.m. PST for the next two months. That way, you'll always remember!


What is your organization doing about COVID-19?

During this trying time, animals need us more than ever.
Looking for foster homes? Do you have a pet food pantry? How is your organization coping?

MAC would like to compile a list of resources, as well as tips, for shelters/rescues as well as the general public.

Please email us with any needs, tips or links and we will post what we can!

American Pets Alive is
here to help!!

I f they don't know what shelters are struggling, they can't help them. Please take this survey for your organization or nominate one you know could use our help right now. 

Emergency Fostering Information

Fostering programs is what the team at Canine Science Collaboratory & Applied Animal Behavior & Welfare Lab at Virginia Tech has been studying for the past year & a half #thankstomaddie . In response to COVID 19, they’re launching a new project on EMERGENCY FOSTERING. With expertise gained from implementing over 60 short-term fostering programs across the country, they'll help you fast-track an emergency fostering program & better the lives of dogs at your shelter right now! Join now: https://www.lisamgunter.com/emergencyfoster
Check Out the Resources on MAC's Website  
Are you aware of how much MAC has to offer beyond educational meetings, programs and task forces?
Have you ever checked out our Resources pages? 
We offer information about  Lost Pets ,  Rabies , Adoption ,  Wildlife , Low Cost Veterinary Services, Financial Assistance , and so much more!
If you are looking for spay/neuter services in your area check out our  Find a Spay/Neuter Clinic  page. Simply enter your zip code and we will find clinics close to you!
MAC is here for you! Be sure to take advantage of all that we have to offer!
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