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We will be undergoing scheduled maintenance during this time to improve the applicant experience and our infrastructure. We expect to complete the updates within 6 hours. During this time, portions of the workspace may throw Internal Application Service Errors or function abnormally. You can follow our progress on our status page.
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We are thrilled to welcome Emma as our new Associate Administrator of Partnership Engagement & Events! Read her full intro here.
We understand this new system can be frustrating and confusing to newer applicants. We’ve created a blog post that goes over what’s going on in detail. Learn more →
Cardinal+ no longer supports the use of direct peer-to-peer payment apps, including Cash App, Venmo, and PayPal (Personal/Friends & Family), for individual fundraisers.
Have an urgent fundraising campaign that needs to be verified? Check here periodically for open verification periods! Learn more →
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Many of our volunteer moderators are returning to school/university. You may expect slower response and review times during school days (Mon-Friday). We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
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We value the incredible work of animal rescue professionals. If you work in animal rescue or wildlife rehabilitation, consider joining our Verified Professionals program.
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Early this month, we moved our Community Rules & Guidelines over to our website on Notion. We did this to improve formatting and accessibility. After some updates and revisions, we're at V1.00.00, and they're available for all to see.
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From step-by-step guides on getting verified and managing campaign funds to practical tips on avoiding fraud and staying compliant, we’ve gathered everything you need to run transparent, successful rescues—all in one place.
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MyCardinal+ is a dedicated, read-only applicant portal built inside Notion. Eligible applicants, rescuers, and organizations undergoing verification can now track their application status and monitor real-time updates directly on a private dashboard. Learn more →
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