Take Advantage of Scholarship Opportunities

It's important that everyone who's passionate about creating a kinder, safer world for cats in their communities can learn the skills they need to accomplish their goals and has access the most up-to-date, feline-focused information available. We're committed to making out cat-saving virtual conferences and workshops available to anyone who would like to attend.

Maddie's Fund and other generous donors make it possible to offer registrations to many of our events at no charge. That's right. Completely FREE. So if you're eager to learn but a little short on funds (or want to save those funds so you can spay the next stray you meet) sign up for a scholarship today and join our community of smart, savvy cat caretakers!

Here's how it works!

Choose the event you'd like to apply to attend at no cost. Expand the tab and fill out the quick and easy form then hit submit. (You can apply to one event or all available events - there's no limit!) That's all you need to do! Our concierge cat, Kendall, will email you to let you know if your application is approved and send you everything you need to attend as the event gets closer. If you have questions or concerns you can email kendall@communitycatspodcast.com for more information.

Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop

January 15, 2025 | 2:00-3:30PM ET.

As a Surrender Prevention Specialist, your knowledge of cat behavior may be the difference between a cat losing her home and staying in her home. Join this session to learn what surrender prevention is and why it works. Instructed by Dr. Rachel Geller, she will share real examples, with proven results, setting the potential surrenderer and cat on the road to a happy relationship together and keeping the cat in her home. We’ll cover how to empathize with cat owners, working around their limitations (financial, time, patience) and focus on the 3 most common reasons for surrender: litter box problems, scratching (and not on the scratching post!), and inter-cat aggression.

Scholarship Application
#ThanksToMaddie Scholarship Application - January Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop

#ThanksToMaddie Scholarship Application - January Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop

Please answer a few questions to receive complimentary access to the Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop to be held January 15, 2025 at 7:00PM ET. If you need more information about the session, visit communitycatspodcast.com/surrender-prevention-workshop. Scholarships include access to both the live event and certification quiz, access to the recorded session once the live event has passed, as well as access to four additional training modules.

#ThanksToMaddie for making this scholarship opportunity possible!

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2025 Online Cat Conference

January 25, 2025 & January 26, 2025 | 10:00AM-5:00PM ET.

Each year, the global Community Cats Podcast community comes together for this one-of-a-kind virtual event—no travel necessary! Over two immersive days of cat-focused content, speakers from diverse areas within animal welfare share their insights and provide valuable information to help you and your organization make the world a more humane place for community cats.

Scholarship Application
2025 OCC - #ThanksToMaddie Scholarship Application

2025 OCC - #ThanksToMaddie Scholarship Application

Please answer a few questions to receive complimentary access to the 2025 Online Cat Conference to be held January 25, 2025 and January 26, 2025 from 10:00AM-5:00PM ET. Scholarships include access to both the live event and certification quiz, access to the recorded session once the live event has passed, as well as access any accompanying handouts.

#ThanksToMaddie for making this scholarship opportunity possible!

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Return-to-Home Certification Workshop

March 12, 2025 | 2:00-3:30PM ET.

Leave all your preconceived notions about “dumped, abandoned, or unwanted” stray cats at the door! What if we presumed every stray cat who came to our shelters was a cherished pet with a loving home? How can we facilitate getting lost pets back to their owners without overwhelming current staff and volunteers, or tying up space with long stray holds? In this workshop, we will discuss simple, actionable ways that we can support owners of lost cats, be a resource to those who find cats, and increase the rate at which cats in our shelters are reunited with grateful families.

Scholarship Application
#ThanksToMaddie Scholarship Application - March Return to Home Certification Workshop

#ThanksToMaddie Scholarship Application - March Return to Home Certification Workshop

Please answer a few questions to receive complimentary access to the Return to Home Certification Workshop to be held March 12, 2025 at 2:00-3:30PM ET. If you need more information about the session, visit communitycatspodcast.com/events/return-to-home-certification-workshop-march-2024/. Scholarships include access to both the live event and certification quiz, access to the recorded session once the live event has passed, as well as access to four additional training modules.

#ThanksToMaddie for making this scholarship opportunity possible!

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Do you work with/volunteer with an organization?
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