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  • Online Conference – 10/20/24 – 5th Annual National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference – National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)

    Online Conference – 10/20/24 – 5th Annual National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference – National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)

    Affordable Group Pricing Options Available!
    Groups of five or more: don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to provide your entire clinic team with RACE® CE-approved kitten-specific training and education at an unbeatable price! Contact webevents@kittencoalition.org today to secure your team’s spot and unlock exclusive savings!

    The National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference is a kitten-focused, virtual event intended for veterinarians, veterinary technicians/nurses, those currently enrolled in veterinary or veterinary technician schools, veterinary staff members in private practices and shelters, and those involved in veterinary education and research.

    This one-day conference will include sessions on kitten hospitalization, spay/neuter techniques, upper respiratory tract infections, diarrhea, kitten toxicities, fetal and neonatal mortality, and more! Explore the full conference lineup here.

    Since this is a virtual event, you’ll have an opportunity to gain valuable insights and to have your questions answered by some of the most knowledgeable veterinary experts —without having to travel. Registration includes access to on-demand recordings of the sessions after the October 20, 2024 conference date.

    The National Kitten Coalition is an American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) approved provider for RACE® CE. This conference program (AAVBS Course Number: 20-1194430) has been approved by the AAVSB for 6.5 credits of live, interactive RACE® CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/nurses in jurisdictions that recognize RACE® approval.

    The 2024 National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference will be recorded. The on-demand recorded version of the conference and CE quizzes are also being submitted for RACE® CE approval.  All who register for the live conference will also have access to the recorded sessions and optional quizzes through December 31, 2024.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://events.zoom.us/ev/AovGtH5vpkec4Z1jsavFskiv6qY1DFsrTFq5aEeCIPi711dE9Pcg~ArKaUQQIQ5XKa5f1qrAhtf0GyAoQb1Ybd6TlMkTDxJy1PjNYrd9ksC8y5mVIFQTM3JAqKVBRS5_odoU_YlV7l5dVMA

  • Online Event – 6/26/24 – Ask NKC- Q&A Session – National Kitten Coalition

    Online Event – 6/26/24 – Ask NKC- Q&A Session – National Kitten Coalition

    Ask National Kitten Coalition’s kitten experts, Dr. Emily Coleman and Susan Spaulding, aka ‘The Nation’s Kitten Mom,’ your most pressing kitten questions!

    We recommend that you submit your questions during registration, but we will allow you to submit them live during the webinar. Any questions posed during the conference should be framed in a generalized manner to ensure that responses remain informative and do not constitute personalized medical advice.

    If you think of questions after registration, you can also submit questions anytime before the webinar using this link  – https://forms.gle/DPsr9vseSfK3k2VaA 

    Disclaimer:

    The information provided during this webinar is for general educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Attendees should consult with their own veterinarians or other qualified professionals regarding specific cases or medical conditions. 

    If you can’t attend the live presentation, don’t worry! Sign up anyway. A recording of this webinar will be accessible on NKC’s eLearning Center within two weeks of the live event. 

    Register now for this FREE webinar!

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9617158850716/WN_TR1QWCeWQ_u0pSp3vT1bYQ

  • Webinar – 8/22/24 – Are you ready for CATastrophe? – National Kitten Coalition

    Webinar – 8/22/24 – Are you ready for CATastrophe? – National Kitten Coalition

    Join NKC for a special presentation by guest speaker Joanna Fortin, Director of Community Programs at The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. 

    Disasters can affect anyone. Before the disaster hits, it is vital to prepare to care for your family, pets, fosters, and shelter animals during and after an emergency.

    This session will offer participants a brief overview of emergency planning and response for animal shelters, rescue groups, and foster parents, with a focus on considerations for kittens. It will cover common emergencies to prepare for, information on creating an emergency plan for shelters and foster homes in advance of a crisis, and agencies and organizations that can help with the process. We will also touch on the concept of community animal response teams and how you can join or create a team within your community.

    If you can’t attend the live presentation, don’t worry! Sign up anyway. A recording of this webinar will be accessible on NKC’s eLearning Center within two weeks of the live event. 

    Register now for this FREE webinar!

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7917159812964/WN_G2HCzIoMS-uVGQp4olXkjA

  • Webinar – 7/28/24 – Empowerment in Adversity: Cultivating Strength Through Loss and Fatigue – National Kitten Coalition

    Webinar – 7/28/24 – Empowerment in Adversity: Cultivating Strength Through Loss and Fatigue – National Kitten Coalition

    Join NKC for a special presentation by guest speaker Colette Junod, L.M.S.W, President Justice for Paws. Embark on a transformative journey with our session “Empowerment in Adversity: Cultivating Strength Through Loss and Fatigue” tailored for the heroes who care for neonatal kittens. This enlightening presentation delves into the unique challenges faced by caregivers, offering a sanctuary of knowledge to combat burnout and stress. Discover the intricate link between brain function and stress, and arm yourself with practical, evidence-based strategies for emotional regulation. You’ll learn to craft a personalized stress management plan, integrating coping strategies with insights from neuroscience to navigate the demanding world of feline rescue.  This session is designed to support your mental well-being, ensuring you’re equipped to continue your invaluable work with these fragile creatures, while also safeguarding your own resilience.

    If you can’t attend the live presentation, don’t worry! Sign up anyway. A recording of this webinar will be accessible on NKC’s eLearning Center within two weeks of the live event. 

    Register now for this FREE webinar!

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1617158883277/WN_Tco95gQ6SJGwDwjA-MNC9Q

  • Webinar – 2/28/24 – The Case for Feline Fix by Five – National Kitten Coalition

    Webinar – 2/28/24 – The Case for Feline Fix by Five – National Kitten Coalition

    Join us on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 2:00pm ET for a deep dive into Feline Fix by Five.

    Learn about early spaying/neutering procedures and get talking points to address any concerns your local veterinarians or potential adopters may have.

    The National Kitten Coalition (NKC) is excited to host a webinar on early spaying/neutering in recognition of National Spay/Neuter & Feline Fix by Five Awareness Month. We are delighted to have Dr. Phil Bushby, DVM, MS, DACVS, Feline Fix by Five Veterinary Consultant & Marcia Lane Endowed Chair of Humane Ethics and Animal Welfare at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, as our guest speaker.

    Eligible registrants will be entered into our SnuggleSafe® Giveaway*! Attendees will receive two extra entries in the prize draw.

    *The SnuggleSafe® Giveaway is available to all residents of the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States and the District of Columbia. To participate in the giveaway, you must register before the start of our webinar, “The Case for Feline Fix by Five,” on February 28, 2024. By registering for the webinar, you will automatically be entered into the drawing for a chance to win a SnuggleSafe® Microwave Heatpad.
    To increase your chances of winning, we encourage you to attend the webinar, as attendees will receive two extra entries in the prize draw. We will announce the winners during the webinar and give away 2 SnuggleSafe® Microwave Heatpads.
    Don’t miss out on this opportunity and register now!

    WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4617086374868/WN_lIwXW9ZFTQSBh0nt3a1K2Q

  • Hybrid Course – Sign-up deadline 2/1/24 – Behavior and Enrichment Academy & Resources (BEAR) – San Diego Humane Soicety

    Hybrid Course – Sign-up deadline 2/1/24 – Behavior and Enrichment Academy & Resources (BEAR) – San Diego Humane Soicety

    Registration is now open for Behavior and Enrichment Academy & Resources (BEAR), an innovative new educational program created by Shelter Playgroup Alliance and San Diego Humane Society. Sign up today for the Spring 2024 cohort beginning Feb. 1!

    At the end of this rigorous, multi-phase educational program, participants will be prepared to perform the key tasks of a shelter behavior professional. The BEAR program includes four distinct online phases and three corresponding in-person workshops at San Diego Humane Society in San Diego, California. Consisting of approximately 200 hours of learning, the entire curriculum can be completed in as little as two years!

    The BEAR program is designed to prepare current shelter staff and volunteers to transition to behavior-focused roles, and private trainers to transition to a shelter environment. It can also benefit animal welfare professionals who want to incorporate behavior-related tasks into their existing roles, including veterinary staff who want to bring low stress and/or fear free handling into their practice.

    Visit sdhumane.org/BEAR to learn more and register! The deadline to sign up for the Spring 2024 cohort is Feb. 1, 2024 at 5 p.m. PST.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.sdhumane.org/behavior-and-training/resources/bear-program.html

  • Webinar – 12/2/23 – Neighborhood Cats Trapper Certification Webinar – Community Cats Podcast

    Webinar – 12/2/23 – Neighborhood Cats Trapper Certification Webinar – Community Cats Podcast

    Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate after taking a short quiz and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director. Session duration is 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session. Workshops held monthly.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-dec-2023/

  • Online Course – Starts 1/8/24 – Principles of Contemporary Animal Services Certificate Course – Best Friends and Southern Utah University (fee applies)

    Online Course – Starts 1/8/24 – Principles of Contemporary Animal Services Certificate Course – Best Friends and Southern Utah University (fee applies)

    The Principles of Contemporary Animal Services certificate course is a great way to develop an understanding of the animal services profession by learning about the field’s history, current state, and future possibilities.

    The certificate course is built around contemporary best practices provided by experts and organizations in the field to give you a well-rounded view of the profession. With course content curated by Best Friends Animal Society as well as leading practitioners and researchers in the field, you will have access to a wide range of earned expertise, perspectives, information, and resources.

    Choose from two participation options:

    • POCAS Certification – successful completion earns an SUU Institutional Certificate and one Continuing Education Unit (CEU), $399
    • POCAS Fast Track – successful completion earns three credits that may articulate into undergraduate or participating master’s degree programs at Southern Utah University, $699

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://bestfriends.org/learn/principles-animal-services

  • Online Course – Starts 1/8/24 – Cat Lifesaving Course – Best Friends and Southern Utah University (fee applies)

    Online Course – Starts 1/8/24 – Cat Lifesaving Course – Best Friends and Southern Utah University (fee applies)

    Best Friends Animal Society and Southern Utah University’s Cat Lifesaving Course is designed for anyone who wants to positively impact the lives of cats and kittens in shelters, whether you’re an animal services practitioner, volunteer, or advocate.

    During this seven-week, university-endorsed, online course, you’ll learn from experts in the field and explore proven ways to save the lives of cats in animal shelters through adoption, community cat programming, foster programs, strategic intake, shelter medicine, and much more.

    Join us as we empower you with the knowledge, tools, strategies, and steps to start making changes immediately, increase lifesaving, and enhance the well-being of cats in your care.

    WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends.org/learn/cat-lifesaving

     

  • Online Course – Starts 10/18/23 – Principles of Contemporary Animal Services Certificate Course – Best Friends (fee applies)

    Online Course – Starts 10/18/23 – Principles of Contemporary Animal Services Certificate Course – Best Friends (fee applies)

    The Principles of Contemporary Animal Services certificate course is a great way to develop an understanding of the animal services profession by learning about the field’s history, current state, and future possibilities.

    The certificate course is built around contemporary best practices provided by experts and organizations in the field to give you a well-rounded view of the profession. With course content curated by Best Friends Animal Society as well as leading practitioners and researchers in the field, you will have access to a wide range of earned expertise, perspectives, information, and resources.

    Choose from two participation options:

    • POCAS Certification – successful completion earns an SUU Institutional Certificate and one Continuing Education Unit (CEU), $399
    • POCAS Fast Track – successful completion earns three credits that may articulate into undergraduate or participating master’s degree programs at Southern Utah University, $699

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://bestfriends.org/learn/principles-animal-services