Shelter Learniverse – Shelter Learniverse – Maddie's Million Pet Challenge at UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program

Shelter Learniverse Has a New Home

At the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, we’re dedicated to supporting you in your work within the animal sheltering industry. As part of the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge, we proudly re-introduce the Shelter Learniverse in its new home – www.shelterlearniverse.com.

Explore our new home and discover how we can assist you in your work and career.

Shelter Care Specialist Certification

The Koret Shelter Medicine Program recognizes the profound Access to Care challenges faced by animal shelters across the nation. To bridge this gap, we are excited to introduce our new certification program aimed at elevating the expertise and readiness of frontline shelter team members. Our Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program is designed to address the challenges associated with access to care in shelters by empowering shelter staff with comprehensive training that extends to medical care, best practices in shelter operations, animal shelter population management, and behavior, training and enrichment for animals in shelters.

Introducing our Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program: a game-changing professional development program for shelter team members. Elevate your professional skills and credentials, positioning yourself for a fulfilling career in animal welfare. Learn more now!

Webinar – 6/18/25 – Mobilizing Foster Care: Unlocking the Power of Community-Based Support – Shelter Animals Count

Shelter Animals Count Presents: Join us for a focused look at how foster programs are evolving to meet today’s challenges through innovative, community-driven strategies. We’ll highlight short-term fostering initiatives like Arizona Humane Society’s successful Dog Day Out program, showcasing the data they’re collecting, how it’s driving engagement, and the positive impact on long-stay dogs.

Webinar – 7/29/25 – What’s Working – and What’s Next: Strategic Funding for Free-Roaming Cat Impact – United Spay Alliance

Webinar – 7/10/25 – Inclusion as a Solution to Animal Welfare Challenges Associated with Dog Breeding – Life of Riley at Springpoint

Life of Riley at Springpoint Presents: LoR’s efforts to eliminate inhumane practices in dog breeding (“puppy mill” practices) connect deeply to our goal of emptying animal shelters and ensuring all dogs find a home. A multitude of solutions are required to achieve these interconnected goals. In this webinar, Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) will show how increased inclusivity in the adoption process can open new homes for shelter dogs and reduce intentional dog breeding.

Online Event – 6/24/25 – MCVMA’s Community Connections: DEI is dying, but was it ever enough? – MCVMA

MCVMA Presents: Join us for a conversation centering on higher education pivoting away from “DEI” language and official programming and how to stay resilient in this changing world. This group is intended to support BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) in the veterinary field, their allies, and those looking to become allies. Veterinary professionals (vets, techs, assistants, practice managers/owners, researchers, inspectors, etc.) and students are welcome.

Webinar – 7/29/25 – What’s Working – and What’s Next: Strategic Funding for Free-Roaming Cat Impact – United Spay Alliance

United Spay Alliance Presents: Join us on Tuesday, July 29 for a live webinar with the authors of the new report, Free-Roaming Cat Management: A Funder’s Guide to Better Impact, commissioned by the Summerlee Foundation. This timely report takes a step back to assess where we’ve been, what’s working, and how we can align our resources for even greater results. Learn what the research tells us, explore key recommendations, and consider how the animal welfare field can move forward – together – with renewed clarity and purpose.

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Online Event – Monthly – Journey You Own Meditation Gathering – JYO

JYO Presents: The guided meditations happen every month and typically run 30-45 minutes. All are welcome to these very low-key sessions, with videos on or off, whatever feels most comfortable to you. No speaking is necessary unless you’d like to share at the end of the session.

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Recently Announced Upcoming Industry Events

Webinar – 6/18/25 – Mobilizing Foster Care: Unlocking the Power of Community-Based Support – Shelter Animals Count

Webinar – 7/29/25 – What’s Working – and What’s Next: Strategic Funding for Free-Roaming Cat Impact – United Spay Alliance

Webinar – 7/10/25 – Inclusion as a Solution to Animal Welfare Challenges Associated with Dog Breeding – Life of Riley at Springpoint

Online Event – 6/24/25 – MCVMA’s Community Connections: DEI is dying, but was it ever enough? – MCVMA

Webinar – 7/29/25 – What’s Working – and What’s Next: Strategic Funding for Free-Roaming Cat Impact – United Spay Alliance

Online Event – Monthly – Journey You Own Meditation Gathering – JYO

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