This calendar is a listing of webinars, other learning opportunities, online meetings and other upcoming national events related to animal sheltering and related areas of interest.

Only some of these events are produced by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program. Most are being created and sponsored by other groups and agencies.  Being listed here does not mean that we have reviewed the material contained.  We are trying to provide a variety of resources to hopefully help make your life a little easier.  For additional information on any of these items before or after the event please contact the organizer directly (listed in the item description).

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Online Conference – 3/27/21, 4/10/21, and 4/24/21 – NKCKittenNurseryConference/2021 – National Kitten Coalition (small fee applies)

Virtual

National Kitten Coalition Presents (small fee applies): NKCKittenNurseryConference/2021 will take place online on three Saturdays this Spring. Each day will feature a different panel of kitten nursery experts.

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Online Course – 4/22/21 to 4/24/21 – Cancer therapy in practice today – IVS (fee applies)

Virtual

IVS Presents (fee applies): For this seminar I have asked the speakers to discuss practical topics of interest to the general practitioner. Dr. Philip Bergman is one of the leaders in medical oncology and Dr. Catriona MacPhail is one of the founding ACVS Fellows in surgical oncology. This combination is sure to answer your most common cancer management questions in a practical and informative presentation.

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Online Workshop – 4/24/21 and 4/25/21 – The Power of Choice And How It Can Decrease Stress in Dogs – Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)

Virtual

Loose Leash Academy Presents (fee applies): Join Irith Bloom (CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CSAT, KPA CTP, VSPDT, CBATI, TAGteacher, VSDTA Faculty, DWA Faculty) and Kristina Spaulding (PhD, CAAB) for two days of interactive learning with working spots for 6 dogs. Irith and Kristina will present on the power of giving dogs choices and how it can decrease dogs’ stress and modify their behavior in a positive way. This workshop will help you hone your assessment and training/behavior plan development skills so you can work more successfully with dogs who are stressed out and have behavior issues. 

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Online Event – 4/23/21 to 4/24/21 – Virtual Animal Law Symposium – Animal Legal Defense Fund

Animal Legal Defense Fund Presents: This two-day online event will feature panels on zoonotic diseases and COVID-19, factory farming and the realities of our food system, our problematic relationship with animals in captivity, and COVID-19 policy recommendations.

Free

Online Event – 4/18/21 to 4/24/21 – Let’s Talk About Volunteer Programs Call Series – American Pets Alive!

Virtual

American Pets Alive! Presents: In honor of volunteer appreciation week, we're hosting 8 unique calls to discuss a variety of volunteer related programs with several organizations. Register now to join in on the discussion, ask questions, and connect with animal sheltering professionals like you. Register once and pick which calls you'd like to attend!

Free