Online Event – 2/21/24 and 2/28/24 – Back Where They Belong: An online solution-sharing summit to get animals home faster, easier, better – Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
2024-02-21 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-28 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
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Back Where They Belong: A solution-sharing summit to get animals home faster, easier, better.
February 21 and 28, 2024 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Join your colleagues nationwide for two half-days of actionable programs that you can begin to implement today to slow the number of animals coming into the shelter and get the ones that do back home faster, easier, better.
Whether it’s getting community cats back to their hangouts and caretakers or reuniting dogs and their families, we know there’s no place like home sweet home for animals and their people. Of course we want new homes for animals who need them, but sometimes we forget how easy and impactful prioritizing going home again can be. From reducing shelter crowding to protect animals from disease and allow your team to provide better care, to building support and positive relationships in the community, the payoff is powerful for population management and beyond. And when we go all in on return to home, we reconnect with the reason we do this work: to do our best to give each animal we meet the right outcome–in the right place.
At this two-day virtual gathering, frontline staff will each share the most effective ways they’re incorporating return-to-home goals into everyday processes, protocols and community programming to ensure animals spend more nights at home, not in the shelter.
Learn more and register at www.sheltersummit.com!

Powered by partnership. This event is brought to you by the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Learniverse at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program.

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Online Conference - 3/26/24 to 3/28/24 - My Dog Is My Home Conference 2024: Together We Thrive - My Dog Is My Home (fee applies)
2024-03-26, 2024-03-27, 2024-03-28
Join us for My Dog Is My Home’s Co-Sheltering Conference 2024: Together We Thrive. This year’s conference aims to create a virtual space where advocates, providers, policy makers, and people with lived experience can work hand in hand to redefine the landscape of care and transform pathways to housing for people and animals together.
Be a part of the powerful movement driving systemic shifts to support the human-animal bond in homeless services.
*Scholarships are available #ThanksToMaddie. Please complete this form to apply for financial assistance. The scholarship application portal will close on March 22, 2024 at 9pm Eastern Time.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2024-cosheltering-conference

Online Conference – 6/8/24 to 6/9/24 – Online Kitten Conference – CCP and National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)
2024-06-08 07:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-09 07:00 - 14:00
The Community Cats Podcast, in collaboration with The National Kitten Coalition, is thrilled to announce the upcoming Online Kitten Conference scheduled for June 8-9, 2024.
This virtual event will feature an array of insightful sessions covering critical topics such as neonatal kitten care, enrichment strategies, and socialization techniques. Participants engaged in shelter or rescue work will find sessions on foster recruitment and development, sanitation best practices in shelter environments, and innovative fundraising strategies specifically tailored to benefit kittens, particularly valuable.
Speakers are experienced and well-respected members of the animal welfare community, and are eager to share their knowledge and passion for kittens with the online audience. Speakers currently include:

Alejandra Lablé, DVM, MSc, PhD ©, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Becca Boronat, DVM, Veterinarian, National Shelter Medicine, Best Friends Animal Society
Caroline Grace, Founder/Director, Baby Kitten Rescue
Ilaria Venturin, Feline Behaviorist and Kitten Care Coach, Lary e il mondo dei Gattini – Adas Onlus
Kristi Brooks, Director of Operations, Cat Adoption Team

…and many more! More information on all the great sessions and speakers in store can be found on the conference website here.
The event will also include engaging rounds of cat trivia, with the opportunity to win prizes, including a cage donated by CDE Animal Cages, to facilitate fostering multiple litters of kittens in one safe and convenient location. For more information about CDE Animal Cades and their high-quality enclosures, visit cdecages.com.
Registration is $75 and includes access to the live event and recordings after the live event has passed. available here. Anyone interested in attending this incredible online event should register here.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2024-online-kitten-conference/

Online Conference – 6/13/24 – The Solutions Summit – The AAWA (fee applies for non-members)
2024-06-13 07:00 - 13:30
This online event will inspire you to continue thinking outside the proverbial “box” — and, indeed, to think outside your shelter walls — to address our most pressing challenges. In four power-packed sessions, your colleagues will be digging into telehealth, inclusivity, employee retention, and the new generation of leaders.
Free for members of The Association.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/solutions-summit

Online Conference - 10/12/24 to 10/13/24 - 2024 United Spay Alliance Online Conference - Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2024-10-12 07:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-13 07:00 - 14:00
The cat caretaking community is gathering together this October for a virtual convention for anyone who’d like to help make spay/neuter services affordable and accessible in their community!
Join the Community Cats Podcast and United Spay Alliance as they partner up to offer a two-day virtual conference that will focus on all aspects of spay/neuter. You’ll see presentations from all sorts of animal welfare experts on topics ranging from starting a low-cost spay/neuter program and funding spay/neuter services, to raising awareness in the community and more! You’ll have opportunities to ask questions, hear what works and didn’t work for professionals and volunteers from the community, and you’ll come away with new ideas to help you control the pet population in your area.
Why Attend?

Expert Presentations: Learn from leading animal welfare experts about starting and funding spay/neuter programs, raising community awareness, and much more.
Interactive Sessions: Ask questions, engage with professionals and volunteers, and gain practical insights to help control the pet population in your area.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals and organizations dedicated to animal welfare.

Scholarships: Thanks to our generous sponsors, scholarships are available for those interested in attending. The scholarship includes access to both the live event and recorded sessions. Visit Community Cats Podcast’s scholarships page to apply!
REGISTER NOW: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2024-united-spay-alliance-online-conference/

Online Conference - 10/20/24 - 5th Annual National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference - National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)
2024-10-20 06:45 - 15:15
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 Conference - 11/30/24 to 12/1/24 - POUNCE 2024: A Virtual Cat Behavior Conference - IAABC (fee applies)
2024-11-30 06:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-01 06:00 - 16:00
Join us for Pounce! 2024, our annual two-day virtual conference on all things feline!! Pounce is the cat event of the year, covering the most current research, theory, and practice in feline veterinary medicine, behavior, and training. You won’t want to miss it!
When: Saturday, November 30 – Sunday, December 1, 2024
Where: Pounce! 2024 is a virtual conference, meaning you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own home with your cat curled on your lap!
Educators: Top researchers, veterinarians, behaviorists, and trainers in the cat community, including James Henderson, Dr. Jennifer Summerfield, Caroline Crevier-Chabot, Joey Lusvardi, Sandra Grossman, Julie Posluns, Jocelyn Strassel, Beth Brown, Samantha Bell, and more!
Who may benefit from this educational content: Everyone who works with, lives with, and/or just can’t get enough of our feline friends! If you want to learn how to work more effectively with this often-overlooked member of the household, “Pounce” on this opportunity!
Presentations and Q&A sessions will be recorded and available to you for a minimum of one year or as long as you have an active IAABC Foundation account (minimum of one purchase per year).
We are looking forward to having you all on Saturday, November 30 – Sunday, December 1, 2024 for our 4th annual “Pounce!” cat conference!
WEBSITE LINK: https://tinyurl.com/Pounce2024

Online Conference - 1/25/25 and 1/26/25 - Online Cat Conference - Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2025-01-25 07:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-26 07:00 - 14:00
Each year, the global Community Cats Podcast community comes together for this unique virtual event—no travel required!
Take part in two days filled with cat-centric content, speakers from a wide variety of animal welfare roles share their perspectives on the field, providing valuable insights to help you or your organization create a more humane world for community cats.
Attendees can take advantage of the interactive format, useful handouts, and get access to an exclusive Facebook group to network with other cat-focused volunteers and professionals.
Early bird registration is just $50, covering access to the live event, recorded sessions afterward, speaker slides, handouts, and more. Prices increase to $75 on December 27—so don’t delay!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/online-cat-conference-jan-2025/

Online Conference – 3/25/25 to 3/27/25 – My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025: Why Pets? Why Now? The Urgency of Inclusion – My Dog Is My Home (fee applies)
2025-03-25 12:00 - 19:30, 2025-03-26 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-27 11:00 - 17:00
Registration Now Open!
March 25 – 27, 2025
Join us for the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025. This virtual convening brings advocates and practitioners together from across fields to answer the questions of “why pets?” and “why now?” during a time of relative scarcity. Explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals.
Our 3-day virtual event (March 25-27) is dedicated to expanding pet-inclusive emergency and affordable housing. Join hundreds of nonprofit leaders, government officials, and advocates to create real change for people and their pets.
Featured Speakers:
✅ Dr. Kwane Stewart – CNN Hero of the Year & Founder of Project Street Vet
✅ Joy Moses – VP, National Alliance to End Homelessness
✅ Lori Weise – Founder, Downtown Dog Rescue & CNN Hero
✅ Holly Henning – Executive Director, Women’s Advocates
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Online Conference - 5/13/25 - The Maui Wildfire: An In-depth Look at Community Cats and Disaster Response - Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2025-05-13 10:00 - 15:15
In the summer of 2023, a wildfire sparked by a fallen power line destroyed the historic town of Lahaina in Maui, Hawaii. The blaze left behind not only over five square miles of rubble and ash, but hundreds of surviving cats, most of them community cats. Join the leaders of the wildfire response, including animal welfare professionals from Maui Humane Society, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program and Neighborhood Cats, and learn how they rescued and pursued live outcomes for every cat who made it through the fire, feral or not.
After this conference, you and your agency will be prepared to implement a wildfire or other disaster response for cats in your community, including running a shelter-in-place program in the disaster zone, initial treatment and assessment after rescue, housing fire cats, pathways towards specific outcomes, reunification efforts and, ultimately, placement.
Stay tuned for more details about the speakers and program. Let’s work together to ensure no cat is left behind in times of disaster!

This 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/
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-maui-wildfire-an-in-depth-look-at-community-cats-and-disaster-response/

Online Conference – 6/7/25 to 6/8/25 – Online Kitten Conference – CCP and National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)
2025-06-07 07:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-08 07:00 - 14:00
Kittens require specialized care, which is why Community Cats Podcast and The National Kitten Coalition have partnered to present a conference dedicated exclusively to caring for the tiniest felines. Over this two-day event, animal shelter professionals, caregivers, fosters, and kitten enthusiasts will come together to deepen their knowledge and sharpen skills for raising healthy kittens and running successful kitten programs.
Sessions will cover a wide range of topics, from socializing feral kittens for adoption and managing foster programs to exploring innovative initiatives that empower communities to care for kittens of any age. Featured speakers include respected experts in kitten care, representing a wealth of experience from across the animal welfare community.
Early bird registration is just $50, covering access to the live event, recorded sessions afterward, speaker slides, handouts, and more. Prices increase to $75 on May 8, 2025—so don’t delay!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2025-online-kitten-conference/

Online Event - 7/19/25 - 2025 Online Feline Leukemia Day - Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2025-07-19 07:00 - 14:00
The Community Cats Podcast in partnership with the Tompkins Foundation for FeLV Advocacy will once again host the highly anticipated Online Feline Leukemia Day. This one-day event is dedicated exclusively to supporting cats affected by feline leukemia virus (FeLV), a retrovirus that impacts a cat’s immune system and makes them more vulnerable to illness. Although FeLV is often misunderstood, many cats with the virus can live fulfilling, happy lives with proper care and support.
Designed for animal shelter staff, veterinarians, caregivers, and pet parents who care for these special kitties, the event will offer insights into the latest advancements in FeLV treatment and diagnosis, along with best practices for managing FeLV-positive cats in shelter settings.
Sessions will cover critical topics, including approaches to reduce virus transmission, ways to create enriching environments that enhance the well-being of FeLV-positive cats, and effective strategies for educating the public on FeLV misconceptions and care. Expert speakers from across the animal welfare community will provide practical strategies and answer questions, equipping attendees with the knowledge needed to make a meaningful difference for cats with FeLV. This event is an invaluable opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and connect with others committed to improving the lives of FeLV-positive cats.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2025-online-feline-leukemia-day-conference/

Online Event - 7/22/25 to 7/24/25 - Pacific Animal Control/Service Officer Virtual Summit - Best Friends
2025-07-22 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-23 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-24 09:00 - 15:00
Join us for a transformative three-day virtual summit tailored specifically for animal control/service officers and dispatch in the Pacific Region. This summit aims to equip officers with advanced skills, innovative strategies, and a supportive network to enhance community engagement and animal welfare outcomes.
Summit Highlights:
– Advanced Field Techniques: Delve into topics like “Beyond the Scanner: Advanced Return to Home in the Field” and “Intake Diversion in the Field” to refine your on-the-ground approaches.
– Community Engagement: Explore “Community Oriented Approaches” while helping identify your biases, and “Community Cat Conflict Mitigation” to foster stronger community relations and proactive solutions.
– Operational Excellence: Sessions on “Strategic Field Operations”, “Understanding your Ordinances” and “Lifesaving Dispatch” will provide insights into effective and lawful practices.
– Wellness and Resilience: Address the importance of mental well-being in the field with a dedicated session on compassion fatigue and resilience-building.
– Interactive Learning: Participate in facilitated roundtables and case studies to share experiences, challenges, and solutions with peers.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/1817504495481/WN_NVwdoTviQOC9mIUGxljwSA#/registration

Virtual Conference - 9/16/25 to 9/18/25 - 2025 G2Z Summit - Equity in Access: Inclusive Solutions for Companion Animal Challenges - Getting 2 Zero (fee applies)
2025-09-15, 2025-09-16, 2025-09-17
Whatever role you play in the companion animal management and welfare puzzle, you need to attend the 10th National G2Z Summit.
Experts from all facets of companion animal management and welfare, from Australia and beyond, will join together to learn about the latest programs, share best practices, gain inspiration, and build lasting connections.
This is your unique opportunity to access affordable continuing education opportunities in a variety of related disciplines. You will hear from presenters from different backgrounds and all types of organisations, including leaders in advocacy and community engagement, animal management services, shelter medicine and animal care, fundraising and development, and more. From the big picture challenges to the individual dilemmas, our speakers have got something for everyone.
Take advantage of networking opportunities where you can make connections, share knowledge, gain advice and draw inspiration from the experiences and outlooks of your global colleagues.
The three-day Summit will be packed with informative and engaging sessions from diverse perspectives, sharing actionable insights across the whole spectrum of companion animal management and sheltering.
This is the event the animals in your care and in your community, and their people, want you to attend.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.g2z.org.au/10th-national-g2z-summit-and-workshop.html

Online Conference – 10/19/25 – 2025 NKC Veterinary Conference – National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)
2025-10-19 05:00 - 14:00
The National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference (NKCVC) is the only veterinary conference dedicated entirely to kitten care!
This full-day virtual event, scheduled for Sunday, October 19, 2025, will feature presentations by leading veterinary experts covering a wide range of specialized topics, including developmental milestones, behavioral insights, medications, medical protocols, surgical techniques, and more. All registered participants will have access to the recorded sessions and optional quizzes through December 31, 2025, in addition to the live conference.
The NKCVC 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.
Take advantage of Early Bird registration today and don’t miss the opportunity to secure your spot at a discounted rate!
WEBSITE LINK: http://kittencoalition.org/the-national-kitten-coalition-veterinary-conference/

Online Conference - 11/22/25 - RISE Remix: Moving Forward. No Turning Back. - MCVMA
2025-11-22 08:00 - 18:00
In 2021 and 2022, MCVMA’s groundbreaking RISE Conference made history with 60+ speakers of color, sparking vital conversations on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in veterinary medicine. Since then, we’ve watched the attacks on DEI unfold: companies and organizations gutting programs, dropping staff, and abandoning their commitments. The message from some organizations is clear: their so-called “DEI values” were just a trend. That’s not us.
That’s why we’re back with RISE Remix, a powerful one-day virtual CE gathering reigniting the conversations, voices, and actions fueling lasting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in veterinary medicine. This dynamic event brings together fan-favorite speakers from our past RISE Conferences alongside fresh perspectives and timely topics aimed at driving meaningful progress in our profession.
What to Expect:

Resource: Deep-dive DEI content with tools and strategies designed to spark intentional, measurable change—not just performative action.
Include: A deeper cultural awareness and broader global connections that challenge the status quo and enrich our collective practice.
Support: Focused discussions on affordable care, outreach, and meeting the needs of communities impacted by veterinary care shortages.
Elevate: Insightful sessions led by BIPOC specialists, offering leadership, expertise, and inspiration.

Stay tuned. You won’t want to miss it! Visit mcvma.org/rise-remix-2025 for more details.
WEBSITE LINK: https://mcvma.org/rise-remix-2025/
