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SUMMARY:Online Conference - 3/24/26 to 3/26/26 - My Dog Is My Home Conference 2026 - My Dog Is My Home
DESCRIPTION:When a person loses their home\, they experience trauma and grief. Their pet may be their sole source of love and support. \nFor a person experiencing homelessness\, losing their pet can make one of the most difficult times in their life even more painful. Yet\, with few emergency facilities offering pet-inclusive housing\, it’s a decision so many people feel forced to make. We know pet-inclusive solutions to homelessness are not only possible\, they already exist. \nSince 2021\, we have hosted the annual My Dog Is My Home Conference with the hope that someday\, nobody will have to choose between a home and their best friend. By showcasing emerging practices in keeping people and pets together\, we are building the housing solutions and communities we want. \nThe 3-day virtual My Dog Is My Home Conference (Mar 24-26\, 2026) brings together: \n\nLeaders in the field of pet-inclusive housing\nIndividuals with lived experience of homelessness\nHundreds of representatives from human services and animal welfare nonprofits\n\nThe My Dog Is My Home Conference aims to increase access to pet-inclusive emergency and long-term housing through workshops\, webinars\, stories of lived experience\, art\, community networking\, and more. \nAll of this happens online\, so there are no associated expenses beyond registration. \nA win-win-win for people\, animals\, and service providers—pet-inclusive housing: \n\nSupports humans’ mental\, emotional and physical health\nSaves hard-to-adopt animals from languishing or being euthanized in shelters\nFrees space in animal shelters that are beyond their capacity\n\nThis year’s presenters include: \n\nAimee Gilbreath\, President\, PetSmart Charities\nNicholas Weinmeister\, Project Administrator\, USC Homelessness Policy Research Institute\nNoah Patton\, Director of Disaster Recovery Housing\, National Low Income Housing Coalition\n\nNeed financial assistance? We believe cost should never be a barrier to participation. You can apply today for a scholarship. Made possible by a generous sponsorship from Maddie’s Fund®\, #ThanksToMaddie. \nREGISTER NOW:  https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2026-conference
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SUMMARY:Online Training - 3/25/26 - Reducing Surrenders with Feline Behavior Support Certification Workshop - Community Cats Central (small fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Led by feline behaviorist Dr. Rachel Geller\, this workshop focuses on how a strong understanding of cat behavior can prevent unnecessary surrenders and keep cats in their homes. Designed for surrender prevention specialists\, shelter staff\, and volunteers\, the session explores compassionate\, practical approaches that address both human concerns and feline needs—helping families and cats stay together. \nThrough real-life case examples with proven outcomes\, you’ll learn how behavior-informed conversations can shift perspectives\, reduce stress\, and create lasting solutions for some of the most common challenges facing cat guardians. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nPrinciples of Effective Surrender Prevention\nLearn the core strategies behind successful surrender prevention and why they work. This section focuses on guiding conversations with empathy\, understanding guardian limitations\, and identifying realistic solutions that support both the cat and the caregiver. \nAddressing Common Behavior Challenges\nExplore practical approaches to the three most frequent reasons cats are surrendered: litter box issues\, destructive scratching\, and inter-cat aggression. Dr. Geller shares field-tested techniques and examples that help redirect problem behaviors while strengthening the human–animal bond. \nValuable Resources & Certification\nTake advantage of the interactive format and live Q&A\, extensive handouts\, and real-life case studies. Attendees will receive a digital certificate after passing a brief quiz and access to a dedicated Facebook group for ongoing networking with fellow feline advocates. Plus the live course recording will be available for you to review for one year. \n#ThanksToMaddie\, we have several scholarships available for those helping cats in the United States. Scholarships are limited so don’t miss your chance to attend at no cost! \nThis course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/ \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://communitycatscentral.com/events/reducing-surrenders-with-feline-behavior-support-march-2026/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-training-3-25-26-reducing-surrenders-with-feline-behavior-support-certification-workshop-community-cats-central-small-fee-applies/
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