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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All Day

Online Conference – 5/19/21 to 5/21/21 – Texas Unites for Animals Conference Virtual Learning Series – Texas Unites for Animals (fee applies)

Virtual

Texas Unites for Animals Presents (fee applies):The Virtual Learning Series will offer the same quality professional development workshops you have come to expect from Texas Unites, opportunities for attendees to connect with one another, and introductions to the many wonderful animal welfare related products and services that can assist you in your work.

$49

Webinar – 5/19/21 – Bringing Your New Dog Home – How to Promote a Successful Transition to Family Life! – PPG (fee applies)

Virtual

PPG Presents (fee applies): In this presentation we are going to cover DogNostics’ recommendations for successfully introducing a new dog into your family, helping ensure that the transition into your home is as stress-free as possible for both you and your new family member. Although the presentation is aimed at pet dog owners, it will also help pet professionals provide guidance to their clients, and shelters provide guidance to new adoptees.

$10 – $15

Online Course – 3/26/21 or 5/19/21 – Bat Basics for CA Animal Care & Control – Bat World MidCities (fee applies)

Virtual

Bat World MidCities Presents (fee applies): This program introduces animal care and animal services professionals to the most unique and misunderstood animals on the planet – bats.  As humans expand their footprint on the landscape, bats come into contact with the public with increasing frequency. Animal Services agencies, shelters, veterinary clinics, and nuisance wildlife control operators need to be properly educated and equipped to handle these animals safely, and to provide accurate information to the public about them.

$49

Webinar – 5/19/21 – Virtual Events: Lessons Learned in a Year of Chaos – The AAWA

Virtual

The AAWA Presents: When events were canceled last spring, many animal welfare organizations were thrust into the unknown world of virtual events. Through it all, we learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t. A year later, it’s clear that virtual events are here to stay. We’ll discuss the fundamentals of hosting a successful virtual event in 2021.

Free

Online Event – Wednesdays – The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie – AmPa!

Virtual

AmPa! Presents: The AmPA! weekly Maddie's Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. You'll join AmPA! and HASS Staff and industry leaders, but, more importantly, you'll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.

Free