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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 – 5/14/24 – WILD TO WONDERFUL! Socialized Kitten = Happy Adopter – The National Kitten Coalition

    Webinar – 5/14/24 – WILD TO WONDERFUL! Socialized Kitten = Happy Adopter – The National Kitten Coalition

    Join NKC for a special presentation by guest speaker Mike Phillips, LVT from Urban Cat League. Learn about preparing shy, saucy, or under-socialized kittens for adoption and learn the right follow-through strategies for success.

    This comprehensive presentation will guide you through each step of the process to transform rescue kittens from wild to wonderful, and it will share valuable resources that will help ensure the adoption process is successful.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7817109692002/WN_95iM5r9ORgebjEvH9XkveA

  • Webinar – 4/24/24 – Bottle Feeding & Neonate Nutrition – The National Kitten Coalition

    Webinar – 4/24/24 – Bottle Feeding & Neonate Nutrition – The National Kitten Coalition

    Bottle-baby kittens are arriving in many parts of our country – and in some places, the kitten season never stops! Kittens under four weeks of age, or ‘bottle-baby kittens’ need trained fosters to save their lives.

    This webinar will teach you everything you need to know, from how much and how often to feed a kitten to how to mix the formula. Join us to learn the basics or get a refresher to bottle feed and help a neonatal kitten grow safely.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2617109689831/WN_Y4qzybIZRZSUWnVkNzgeOA

  • Webinar – 3/27/24 – Kitten 101: A Veterinarian’s Perspective – The National Kitten Coalition

    Webinar – 3/27/24 – Kitten 101: A Veterinarian’s Perspective – The National Kitten Coalition

    The accessibility to individuals willing to foster kittens is crucial to their survival, but fostering kittens, especially neonatal kittens, can seem daunting to community members or even seasoned fosters. This presentation will touch on many aspects of kitten care: recommended supplies, the importance of quarantine, determining kitten age and gender, neonatal kitten care, age-appropriate nutrition, and preventative care, as well as common medical ailments that may be encountered while fostering.

    Given that the speaker has the dual perspectives of being a veterinarian and a neonatal kitten foster, the hope is that whether the listener is a community member, affiliated with a rescue organization, manages a foster program, or is a member of the shelter or veterinary communities, this Kitten 101 lecture will provide useful insights and ultimately help save more kittens.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2417109683242/WN_w7woqcCPQZ-Ppb1S-ZzRqg

  • Online Event – 4/10/24 – Neonatal Kitten Rescue 101: A Practical Guide for Animal Control Officers – The National Kitten Coalition

    Online Event – 4/10/24 – Neonatal Kitten Rescue 101: A Practical Guide for Animal Control Officers – The National Kitten Coalition

    This conference has been approved for One (1) Continuing Educational Unit by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA).

    Are you familiar with the challenges of aging, assessing, and caring for neonatal kittens in the field? Finding appropriate placement for them can be a daunting task, and time is often of the essence. To address these issues, we’ve created a practical guide for rescues and animal control officers who want to make a difference for neonatal kittens in need. Join us for this informative webinar to help prepare yourself and your colleagues for kitten season, and if you know any animal control officers who could benefit from this webinar, please let them know.

    Neonatal Kitten Rescue 101: A Practical Guide for Animal Control Officers is brought to you by the National Animal Care & Control Association, Rhode Island Kitten Kits, and The National Kitten Coalition

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2317109686219/WN_F5M2hfglRpaOeInVP1I-Pw

  • 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

  • Online Event – 12/5/23 – The National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference 2023 Recording Available Now – National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)

    Online Event – 12/5/23 – The National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference 2023 Recording Available Now – National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)

    Due to popular demand, we have made the 2023 National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference recorded sessions available for purchase. Access these recordings, and achieve up to 6.75 RACE® CE credits for $55.

    The National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference took place on October 8, 2023. Recordings of the eight sessions are available here. You can watch the sessions in any order, but you must purchase the entire conference to access the individual sessions.

    Each session includes the recorded presentation, any handouts provided by the speakers, and a RACE® Quiz. You must watch the entire video and successfully pass the RACE® Quiz to receive a certificate of completion.

    RACE® continuing education credit is available to veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians/nurses in jurisdictions which recognize RACE® approval. Please see individual sessions for the amount and type of CE.

    Session recordings, handouts and optional CE quizzes will be accessible through December 31, 2023.

    *CE credit may only be awarded once either for attending the live session or for viewing the recorded session and successful completion of the CE Quiz, and RACE® CE is only valid in jurisdictions which recognize RACE® approval.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.pathlms.com/nkc/courses/60834

  • 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 Event – 11/1/23 – ASPCA®-AAWA Research Forum – ASPCA and The AAWA

    Online Event – 11/1/23 – ASPCA®-AAWA Research Forum – ASPCA and The AAWA

    Don’t miss this FREE online event showcasing how to help vulnerable pets using data. Whether you love geeking out over data, want to help pets in your community—or both—you don’t want to miss the ASPCA®-AAWA Research Forum online on November 1 from 12 – 5 p.m. ET. Last year, nearly 1000 of your colleagues registered for the Forum to explore new research results in community and shelter animal welfare.

    Get access to cutting-edge research that supports your lifesaving work, including studies on:
    • Taking up the Reins on Equine Welfare
    • Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation Perspectives on Rez Dogs on the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota, U.S.A
    • Why Didn’t They Do That? How Behavioral Economics Should Be Shaping How We Deliver Options to Our Clients
    • Returning a shelter animal: The role of animal and owner characteristics

    Attendees will leave with practical suggestions for applying what they’ve learned to benefit their communities and are eligible for CAWA and NACA credit!

    Participate in a live Q&A with the researchers following the presentations.

    The Research Forum is for anyone interested in advancing animal welfare, including veterinarians, shelter leadership, staff, and volunteers. Register here for free: aspca.org/researchforum

    PS: Can’t attend live? Register anyway, and  email you the recordings.

    WEBSITE LINK:  http://aspca.org/researchforum