The Modern Adoption Process offers a clear, people-first framework for transforming the adoption experience. This webinar will challenge you to rethink the way adoptions happen and inspire you to make small, intentional changes by applying proven tools that build trust, strengthen matches, and help convert more visitors into adopters—using insights from data and visitor feedback to create lasting improvements in your adoption program.

WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0Ti75HzXSFWNRAtPU0JTTA#/registration

Rabbits are the new kids on the block: Most animal shelters weren’t designed with this sensitive, recently-domesticated species in mind. A shelter stay can spike stress both for bunnies and the teams challenged with meeting their needs.

The first-ever Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) Guidelines for Humane Rabbit Housing in Animal Shelters is here to help. Join Drs. Chumkee Aziz, Zarah Hedge, Sarah Hicks, and Jonna Swanson for a conversation on applying these new standards—developed by nearly two dozen rabbit care, facility design and shelter medicine experts—to your everyday shelter scenarios.

These experts will break down:

• The why behind the recommendations and how they bridged data gaps
• The highest-impact recommendations to focus on first
• Solutions for common shelter challenges
• Doable first steps for shelters with limited budgets and small teams

Download a flyer to share with your team. Approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit by RACE, CAWA, and NACA. Can’t make it live? Register to receive the recording and resources after the event.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/webinar/register/9517698054361/WN_lR7e6d6mQEWslkifsxZfyw

Tune in for a special seminar as we celebrate One Health Awareness Month! This virtual presentation by T’ Fisher examines how integrated One Health systems can improve outcomes for pet families while strengthening community health and resilience. Grounded in the One Health framework, the session highlights the importance of cross-sector collaboration among animal welfare, public health, veterinary medicine, and human services.

The presentation will describe the work of the Program for Pet Health Equity (PPHE) and its efforts to address structural and systemic barriers that limit access to care for pets and their families.

Key areas of focus include:

• Development of integrated, cross-sector service models that support pet families experiencing economic, geographic, or social barriers
• Strategic partnerships between animal welfare organizations and human-serving systems, including public health, housing, and social services
• Education and workforce development initiatives aimed at reducing bias, increasing shared understanding, and strengthening collaboration across disciplines

Attendees will gain insight into applied One Health strategies that promote equity, prevent family separation, and support sustainable, community-centered approaches to animal and human wellbeing.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://tennessee.zoom.us/meeting/register/GhGbJtnNTRWCSSdrccb8Zw#/registration

Preparedness and Response to disasters and emergency events are inevitable in animal shelters. This session focuses on how shelter teams can lead effective preparedness and response efforts, from pre-event planning and documentation to triage, vaccination, biosecurity, and disease prevention in emergency shelters. Attendees will gain practical strategies to protect staff safety, reduce overcrowding-related disease risks, and support both animals and communities during high-stress events.

Presented by: Dr. Becca Boronat, MV, CAWA, National Shelter Medicine Veterinarian
National Shelter Medicine; Best Friends Animal Society

WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/4717437859110/WN_iRsWQsmFS4aikwy3tfGwsg#/registration

Current sources of data on U.S. puppy “creation” reveal how much isn’t known about where puppies come from. To help fill the gap, a survey of 4,000 people (selected to align with the U.S. Census demographics) who recently acquired a puppy offers insights into the breeds and sources of new puppies, owners’ acquisition journeys, satisfaction with both puppy and that puppy’s source, and more. Survey responses offer new data and insights that fill in knowledge gaps; identify issues and concerns that deserve further attention across animal sectors; and reveal the complexity and diversity of experiences among puppies and their people.

Speakers: Joyce Briggs and Valerie Benka

WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/springpointpartners/the-puppy-puzzle-data-driven-insights-into-america-s-new-dogs

You are invited every fourth Thursday of the month, to join fellow leaders from national, government, and non-profit animal welfare organizations for a strategic roundtable discussion focused on the most pressing challenges facing our field. 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.

Our first session will be discussing one of the industries biggest issues – BIG DOGS! This will be an open discussion on what’s working, what isn’t, and what we haven’t tried.

Join us Thursday, January 22 at 1 p.m. CT!

WEBSITE LINK:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/eYjSHEXEQ–_PxoL4pH2_g#/registration