Upcoming Events Calendars
Use the buttons below to switch between the Shelter Learniverse calendar (at www.shelterlearniverse.com) and the broader Industry Events calendar (at www.sheltermedportal.com).
Shelter Learniverse Calendar Features: Webinars, Shelter Med Live! events, SCS session dates, and other Learniverse platform events.
Industry Events Calendar: gathers webinars, trainings, online meetings, and national events from across the field. Many listings are from partners and other organizations; inclusion isn’t a review or endorsement. For details, on industry events calendar listings please contact the organizer listed in the event description. Have an event to add to the industry calendar? Email events@sheltermedportal.com.
Events
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Online Course – Starts 7/14/26 – Shelter Cat Behavior Mentorship – Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)
VirtualShelter Behavior Hub Presents (fee applies): Transform your shelter’s approach to cat behavior with our 13-week deep dive into best practices in sheltering. From intake to adoption, we’ll delve in the world of feline behavior, streamline programs, and develop evidence-based policies and procedures for your shelter behavior department.
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Hybrid Conference – 7/10/26 to 7/14/26 – AVMA Convention 2026 – AVMA (fee applies)
VirtualAVMA Presents (fee applies): Join your veterinary colleagues July 10-14 in Anaheim, California, for the veterinary event of the summer. Earn up to 41 hours of world-class CE, connect with peers, and enjoy activities the whole family will love!
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Webinar – 7/15/26 – Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Dogs – CalAnimals (fee applies)
VirtualWith so many dogs coming into our shelters and spending more time in our care, it’s common that we are faced with behavioral challenges to address. The most concerning, of […]
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Webinar – 7/16/26 – Top 10 Tips for Taking Wildlife Calls – Humane World for Animals
VirtualHumane World for Animals Presents: • Is your agency or organization overwhelmed with panicked calls from the public about wildlife problems? Do you spend staff time and energy dealing with these calls? If so, this webinar is for you! We will share our top 10 tips for taking calls from the public about wildlife, to help you resolve problems over the phone in a matter of minutes!
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Online Conference – 7/18/26 – Feline Infectious Disease Summit 2026 – Community Cats Central (small fee applies)
VirtualCommunity Cats Central Presents (small fee applies): Designed for animal shelter staff, veterinarians, caregivers, and pet parents who care for these special cats, the event will offer insights into the latest advancements in treatment and diagnosis, along with best practices for managing cats in shelter and foster care settings.
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Online Course – 7/23/26 – Canine Aggression and Anxiety Mentorship: A Deep Dive into Complex Behaviors – IAABC (fee applies)
IAABC Presents (fee applies): This eight-week mentorship focuses on some of the most complex, yet common behavioral problems in dogs that prompt guardians to seek help from behaviorists and consultants. You will gain insight into the ethology and etiology of these conditions through lectures and readings and learn creative ways for addressing these problem behaviors in dogs.
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Online Event – Fourth Thursdays – HASS Connect – HASS
VirtualHASS Presents: From staffing shortages and volunteer engagement to community trust, and the evolving role of shelters, this session invites candid dialogue, shared learning, and collaborative problem-solving. Whether you’re leading a municipal agency, nonprofit organization, or national initiative, your insights and experiences are vital to finding solutions.
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Online Event – Fourth Thursdays – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection – Maddie’s Fund
VirtualMaddie’s Fund Presents: Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior – supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group, such as behavior medications, modifying animal behavior, assessing and improving animal welfare, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats.
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Webinar – 7/28/26 – Integrating Pets into Survivor-Centered Care – NACA / NOVA
VirtualNACA/NOVA Presents: This webinar will explore the powerful role pets play in human health and emotional resilience, the connection between animal cruelty and family violence, and innovative strategies to incorporate pets into supportive services. Participants will walk away with practical knowledge to strengthen their pet-inclusive efforts.
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Webinar – 7/28/26 – Antimicrobial Stewardship in Clinical Practice – CVMA (fee applies)
VirtualCVMA Presents (fee applies): Antimicrobials are critical tools of veterinary medicine, and we all want to use them as judiciously as possible. In this talk, we will cover tips and tricks for effectively introducing antimicrobial stewardship into your daily clinical practice and highlight recent literature on the topic.
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Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund
VirtualMaddie’s Fund Presents: Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with. If you registered prior to July 2025 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025Free -
Online Event – First Wednesdays – Live Community Discussion – Open Door Veterinary Collective
VirtualOpen Door Veterinary Collective Presents: Join us for live (and lively) discussions of important topics and research about strategies for increasing access to veterinary care.
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Online Event – First Thursdays – Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection – Maddie’s Fund
VirtualMaddie’s Fund Presents: Join us on the first Thursday of every month to discuss successful foster innovations and programs, collaborate with others in the field, answer questions and talk through complex foster-related issues.
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Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund
VirtualMaddie’s Fund Presents: Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with. If you registered prior to July 2025 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025Free -
Webinar – 8/13/26 – Volunteers Belong Here: Bridging volunteers and staff with purpose – HASS
VirtualHASS Presents: Are you launching a new volunteer program, revitalizing one that has faced challenges, or navigating disconnects between staff and volunteers within an established team? If so, this webinar is for you! You’ll leave with tangible strategies to create a more connected, engaged, and unified team where everyone feels heard, valued, and empowered to contribute.
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Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund
VirtualMaddie’s Fund Presents: Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with. If you registered prior to July 2025 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025Free -
Online Event – 8/19/26 – Shelter Med LIVE: Triaging Trauma in Shelter and Field Settings – UC Davis KSMP
VirtualUC Davis KSMP Presents: Shelter Med LIVE is the place where vet professionals connect around what it takes to make shelter medicine happen every day—from intake triage to MacGyvering creative fixes. Every third Wednesday, join your UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program host Dr. Jenn Bennett and special guests for real talk and real solutions. This isn’t a lecture—it’s a conversation for everyone who wants to talk shop about shelter medicine. Kick back and recharge with your colleagues in the middle of a long week!
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Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund
VirtualMaddie’s Fund Presents: Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with. If you registered prior to July 2025 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025Free -
Online Event – Fourth Thursdays – HASS Connect – HASS
VirtualHASS Presents: From staffing shortages and volunteer engagement to community trust, and the evolving role of shelters, this session invites candid dialogue, shared learning, and collaborative problem-solving. Whether you’re leading a municipal agency, nonprofit organization, or national initiative, your insights and experiences are vital to finding solutions.
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Online Event – Fourth Thursdays – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection – Maddie’s Fund
VirtualMaddie’s Fund Presents: Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior – supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group, such as behavior medications, modifying animal behavior, assessing and improving animal welfare, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats.
Free