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 Courses – Apply from 8/22/22 to 8/31/22 – Fall Online Instructor-Led Courses – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie's Fund Presents: Start fall off right with one of these nine Online Instructor-Led Courses (formerly known as apprenticeships). Learn all about short-term foster, field services humane education and more. Each course is four weeks long and is made up of a combination of self-paced learning and four 90-minute weekly Zoom meetings with your instructor.

Free

Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie's Fund Presents: Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.

Free

Webinar – 8/22/22 – Developing and Sustaining a Strong Kitten Program – AWLA

Virtual

Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) Presents: We will discuss the development of the Kitten College at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington; lessons learned; tips to build and grow a specialized foster program. This presentation is geared towards shelter/rescue administrators and staff.

Free

Webinar – 8/22/22 – Dog Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Getting2Zero

Virtual

Getting2Zero Presents: Learn about all the ways in which Dogs Playing For Life Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the USA. In this first of three webinars, we will present powerful examples of how playgroups can not only enhance the quality of life for your shelter dogs, but how focusing on their quality of life through enrichment can lead to game-changing benefits to your shelter’s everyday operations.

Free