Best Friends Presents: Join the Best Friends Network and our Lifesaving Centers for a virtual super adoption on May 27-31, 2020! The first of its kind, this national virtual event will gather adoptable animals from around the country into a central “venue” where adopters can browse, meet, and complete the check-out process in one sitting. The only thing that Network partners have to do is physically delivery or facilitate the pet’s pick up.
This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making, and behavior modification in the shelter. Each session is 90 minutes, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time […]
Best Friends Presents: Join us to learn how organizations have reworked their transport programs to safely move pets and people by navigating rapidly changing shelter in place orders, implementing new procedures, and leveraging the community for support.
Thousands of dogs, cats, and horses are in foster homes and shelters across the country—and we want to help you get them into their adoptive homes ASAP! Benefits of Joining Resources sent to your inbox, including: Step-by-step guidance for conducting successful social media adoption events and facilitating virtual adoptions Customizable social media overlays No-contact adoptions […]
Online Course – Begins 6/9/20 First Meeting 6/16/20 – 4 Week Online Course – Stress and the Animal in Front of You: The Impact of Stress on Behavior – IAABC
IAABC Presents: This 4 week course will help animal behavior consultants understand the impact of stress on animal behavior at each life stage and apply this information to working directly with those animals. See event listing for further details.
IVS Presents: A 1 day online course in common soft tissue surgery procedures including – intestinal anastomosis, surgical management of canine cystic and urethral calculi, anal sacculectomy, surgical management of brachycephalic syndrome and surgical repair of diaphragmatic hernia.
This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making, and behavior modification in the shelter. Each session is 90 minutes, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time […]
Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Chirag Patel discussing animal choice and control and why Chirag considers that “husbandry is his dog sport”. Live from The Ranch and hosed by Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer.
Best Friends Presents: A COVID-19 Town Hall meeting. Moving Beyond Bias with Care: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Animal Welfare Town Hall- Join us for a discussion with animal welfare leader and president of Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE), James Evans. Joined by Best Friends CEO Julie Castle, James will talk about how the animal welfare movement got to where we are today and how we move forward.
Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents: This is the first of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this first session we will review the components of a shelter enrichment program and discuss how inter-dog playgroups play a role.
Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents: This is the second of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this second session we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroup.
IAABC Presents: A 4 week online course exploring the fundamentals of animal behavior and learning to help students understand the science behind animal behavior and training and apply it to the animals they work with.
Trupanion Presents: In times of stress and uncertainty, we rely on our pets more than ever—and you can rely on Trupanion to help keep them happy and healthy. We know the news changes fast, so we’re here to answer your questions about COVID-19 and pets with this ongoing series.
This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making, and behavior modification in the shelter. Each session is 90 minutes, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time […]
Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, June 18 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Hannah Branigan and will weigh in on trending topics in the training community, explore the importance of mentorships, and discuss strategies to build energy and engagement in online classes.
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 Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy, as well as other 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.
Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents: This is the third of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this third session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play.
Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents: This is the fourth of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this fourth session we will discuss how to manage playgroups using the LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive) ethical standard.
This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making, and behavior modification in the shelter. Each session is 90 minutes, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time […]
PetCo Foundation Presents: You’re invited! Tune in to Petco Foundation’s Foster Party on Thursday, June 25 at 3 PM CST to celebrate fosters across the country and play virtual party games for a chance to win prizes from Petco Foundation + BOBS from Skechers. Immediately following the Foster Party, stay tuned for the premiere of Shelter Me TV’s newest episode about fostering during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Best Friends Presents: Best Friends 2019 National Dataset- Join us for a deep dive into our brand-new national dataset to learn about our collective lifesaving progress towards No-Kill 2025.
Viticus Group Animal Health Presents: The stress level of our clients, our team members, and ourselves might be at an all-time high right now, and unfortunately, people can feel pretty brazen about what they write online. As a veterinary professional, how do you deal with an attack against your character by email, social media, or negative online review?
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 Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy, as well as other 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.
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 Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy, as well as other 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.
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 Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy, as well as other 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.
Network for Good Presents: Want to know what the future holds for your nonprofit? We don’t have a crystal ball, but we do have the next best thing – join our upcoming day-long Virtual Conference to learn how to stay ahead in these changing times. You’ll hear from nonprofit thought leaders and experts who have the scoop on how to keep your good going in the face of adversity.
This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making, and behavior modification in the shelter. Each session is 90 minutes, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time […]
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 Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy, as well as other 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.
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 Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy, as well as other 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.
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 Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy, as well as other 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.