Animal Shelter receives $1,000 grant

The Cranston Animal Shelter is the recipient of a $1,000.00 grant from “Maddie’s Fund,” a family foundation founded in 1994 by Workday co-founder Dave Duffield and his wife, Cheryl. The couple has endowed the Foundation with more than $300 million and has awarded more than $153 million in grants directed toward community lifesaving, shelter medicine education, and pet adoptions across the U.S. According to the award letter, the grant is a result of Cranston Animal Control registering to participate in “Shelter Animals Count,” a national data collection effort designed to improve outcomes for animals in shelters.

The Duffields named Maddie’s Fund after their Miniature Schnauzer Maddie, who always made them laugh and comforted them during stressful business times when Dave was launching a startup software company. Maddie was with Dave and Cheryl from 1987-1997 and continues to inspire them today.

Maddie’s Fund is the fulfillment of a promise to an inspirational dog and the creation of a goal towards achieving a no-kill nation where all healthy and treatable shelter dogs and cats are guaranteed a loving home. #ThanksToMaddie. For more information on Maddie’s Fund and the Duffield Family Foundation visit www.maddiesfund.org.