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SUMMARY:Online Event - 10/2/25 - Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection: Smarter Systems for Stronger Support - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Long Stay Pet Workshop\nWith every shelter stuffed to bursting\, finding fosters and adopters is crucial. For some pets this is simple\, but others are harder to place. In this workshop\, we’ll discuss your favorite long stay pets to identify strategies for marketing them to fosters and adopters. This workshop is not just for foster staff– it’s open to anyone who is interested in marketing pets who are harder to place! \nMake sure to bring information about your own favorite or most challenging long stay. We’ll choose several and work through them together\, discussing what works\, what doesn’t work and some innovative new ways that can get extra attention and help them find the right home. We’ll discuss how we talk about behavioral and health challenges in bios and social media and discuss the optimal ways to be frank about issues while also not deterring potential adopters. We’ll look at different social media channels and how to optimize content about those pets for those channels to get the message across and help these pets put their best paw forward. Be prepared for a fun\, frank and useful webinar with a lot of workshopping and participation! \nTo submit a question for our presenters or a long stay pet you’d like to discuss during the workshop\, please fill out this form:\nhttps://forms.gle/i1K3jAvzsJCfRtBs6 \nGuest Speaker: Finnegan Dowling\, Shelter Program and Engagement Manager\, Mutual Rescue \nAbout Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection:\nJoin us on the first Thursday of every month to discuss successful foster innovations and programs\, collaborate with others in the field\, answer questions and talk through complex foster-related issues. \nWho should join: Foster managers\, coordinators\, volunteers and any staff who are interested in learning about what’s working in foster programs. \nYou only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration \nCan’t attend live?  Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting. \nAll recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://maddies.fund/monthlyfosterconnectionMPF \nMaddie’s Fund does not share registration information. \nThe opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-first-thursdays-maddies-monthly-foster-connection-maddies-fund-8-10/
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 10/7/25 - All Call - Meeting Challenges Together: Lessons from Fresno Animal Center's Evolution - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:Connect with your California colleagues—only two All Calls left! \nCentral Valley animal welfare organizations and pet owners are meeting shared veterinary challenges with innovation and collaboration to make sure animals get the care they need. Fresno Animal Center Director Alma Torres and her team have built powerful local and regional partnerships—and they’re seeing real results. \nAt the October 7 All Call\, Alma and colleagues Candace Krider\, DVM\, (Medical Director\, Fresno Animal Center) and Samantha Yang (Division Manager\, City of Fresno) will walk us through key strategies that have helped the shelter and community navigate difficult times and keep moving forward. \nYou’ll learn how they’ve: \n\nEstablished a medical clinic and coordinated with partner organizations to expand spay/neuter access\nLaunched new community programs to provide free microchips\, vaccines\, and pet food\nAnd reduced barriers through initiatives like fee-waived reclaims and free adoptions to keep and bring more pets and people together.\n\nBring your questions to the conversation and leave with lessons you can adapt for your own shelter. Register for the All Call. \nThe All Call is a California community call for animal well-being professionals. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community\, programs that keep pets with their people\, industry trends\, research studies\, as well as the hard stuff\, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations\, storytelling\, open discussion\, and Q&A time. \nThe All Call is hosted by Nadia Oseguera-Ramón and Ivy Ruiz.  You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. Find past call resources and recordings\, including the recent Multicultural Engagement Community of Practice series\, at the Cal for All Animals website. \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-1st-and-3rd-tuesdays-all-call-california-for-all-animals-20-3/
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SUMMARY:Online Event - Monthly - Journey You Own Meditation Gathering - JYO
DESCRIPTION:Create a shared\, supportive space to explore grounding practices. \nThe guided meditations happen every month and typically run 30-45 minutes. All are welcome to these very low-key sessions\, with videos on or off\, whatever feels most comfortable to you. No speaking is necessary unless you’d like to share at the end of the session. \nAttendees register once and can attend any of the monthly meditation dates. Don’t forget to add the dates to your calendar to ensure you don’t miss out on any sessions. \nAbout the Host \nJyothi Robertson is a student of meditation practice for 40+ years and trauma-sensitive grounding practices formally for the past three years. She was raised by parents who practice meditation and lead spiritual teachings for members of their Indian community. She began pursuing her own formal exploration of spirituality as an anthropology major at Princeton University and conducted fieldwork for her thesis while living at an ashram (spiritual center) in India in 1996. As a veterinarian\, she is interested in highlighting the spiritual connection between all living beings. \nJyothi has completed certifications in trauma-sensitive mindfulness\, advanced trauma-sensitive meditation\, deep listening\, DEI\, and since 2019\, has been receiving training in Buddhist meditation practices and philosophy. As a student learning meditation\, she is interested in exploring these practices with others in community. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://jyo.world/meditation-gathering/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-monthly-journey-you-own-meditation-gathering-jyo-2-2/2025-10-08/
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SUMMARY:Online Conference - 10/11/25 to 10/12/25 - 2025 United Spay Alliance Online Conference - Community Cats Podcast & United Spay Alliance (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Community Cats Podcast and United Spay Alliance for an informative two-day virtual conference focused on all aspects of spay/neuter. This event will bring together animal welfare experts from across the field to present a variety of topics\, including how to establish and maintain a low-cost spay/neuter program\, secure funding for essential services\, and raise awareness in communities about the importance of spay/neuter initiatives. \nThroughout the conference\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions\, hear details and get firsthand knowledge of successful programs\, and learn valuable lessons from both professionals and volunteers on what strategies have worked (and what hasn’t) in their spay/neuter efforts. This event offers a chance to connect with others who share a commitment to reducing pet overpopulation and to come away with innovative ideas and practical solutions to make a lasting impact in your community. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2025-united-spay-alliance-online-conference/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-conference-10-11-25-to-10-12-25-2025-united-spay-alliance-online-conference-community-cats-podcast-united-spay-alliance-fee-applies/2025-10-11/
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SUMMARY:Online Conference - 10/11/25 to 10/12/25 - 2025 United Spay Alliance Online Conference - Community Cats Podcast & United Spay Alliance (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Community Cats Podcast and United Spay Alliance for an informative two-day virtual conference focused on all aspects of spay/neuter. This event will bring together animal welfare experts from across the field to present a variety of topics\, including how to establish and maintain a low-cost spay/neuter program\, secure funding for essential services\, and raise awareness in communities about the importance of spay/neuter initiatives. \nThroughout the conference\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions\, hear details and get firsthand knowledge of successful programs\, and learn valuable lessons from both professionals and volunteers on what strategies have worked (and what hasn’t) in their spay/neuter efforts. This event offers a chance to connect with others who share a commitment to reducing pet overpopulation and to come away with innovative ideas and practical solutions to make a lasting impact in your community. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2025-united-spay-alliance-online-conference/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-conference-10-11-25-to-10-12-25-2025-united-spay-alliance-online-conference-community-cats-podcast-united-spay-alliance-fee-applies/2025-10-12/
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 10/15/25 - Shelter Med LIVE - Small Patients\, Big Procedures: Weighing Pediatric Spay and Neuter Considerations - UC Davis KSMP
DESCRIPTION:Shelter medicine bridges gaps in veterinary care access\, ensuring animals are sterilized\, vaccinated\, and healthy before going home to the people and communities who care for them. Shelter Med LIVE is the place where vet professionals connect around what it takes to make shelter medicine happen every day—from intake triage to MacGyvering creative fixes. Every third Wednesday\, join your UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program outreach veterinarian host and special guests for real talk and real solutions.   \nAsk questions (or send them in ahead of time). This isn’t a lecture—it’s a conversation for everyone who wants to nerd out on shelter medicine. Kick back and recharge with your colleagues in the middle of a long week.   \nOn the 10/15 edition\, we’re diving into pediatric spay and neuter—what’s new\, what’s still misunderstood\, and how to make it work in a shelter context. Hosted by Dr. Jennifer Bennett (DVM\, MS\, CAWA) with guests Dr. Brian DiGangi (DVM\, MS\, DABVP) and Dr. Emily McCobb (DVM\, MS\, DACVAA)\, the discussion will cover everything from pre-surgical candidate considerations\, anesthesia tweaks\, and recovery\, to barriers and implications for shelters and access-to-care programs. Expect the kind of practical wisdom you can only get when you’ve been there\, spayed that\, plus plenty of “wish I’d known that sooner” takeaways. You’ll find a conversation that’s as accessible as it is evidence-based.  \nThis event has been approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit by CAWA and NACA. \nCan’t make it live? Register to receive the recording and resources after the event\, accessible through the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse\, #ThanksToMaddie!  \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.shelterlearniverse.com/webinars
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-10-15-25-smac-talk-small-patients-big-procedures-weighing-pediatric-spay-and-neuter-considerations-uc-davis-ksmp-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T080000
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 10/23/25 - ASPCA Research Forum 2025 - ASPCA
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for the 2025 ASPCA Research Forum! Join us virtually on Thursday\, October 23\, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET for a dynamic gathering of animal welfare professionals and researchers. Together\, we will explore cutting-edge research that has the power to transform the lives of animals and further support your lifesaving efforts. \nThe Agenda \nThe conference will include five presentations with Q&A sessions at the end of each. \nWho Should Attend \nThis virtual forum is open to all\, including\, but not limited to\, shelter/rescue staff and volunteers\, animal control\, community cat organizations\, veterinary students and professionals\, animal behavior professionals\, and students and researchers interested in the science behind animal welfare. \nWhy Attend?  \nThis is more than just another webinar—it’s an annual event designed to inspire\, educate and spark new ideas that can drive change in animal welfare. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with leading minds in the field and take your knowledge to the next level! Engage with a community of like-minded professionals and experts. With live Q&A sessions after each presentation\, you’ll have the opportunity to interact directly with the researchers and speakers and take away insights that can further support your lifesaving efforts. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/researchforum
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-10-23-25-aspca-research-forum-2025-aspca/
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CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Online Event - Fourth Thursdays - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection - The Human Side of Shelter Work: Navigating Tough Situations (Part 2) - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Veterinary Social Worker Most of us in the animal shelter world are there because we love animals. But what about all of the human emotions and situations that come with the job? In this session\, Valerie Bogie\, MSSW\, Veterinary Social Worker\, discusses some of the toughest emotional challenges shelter workers face- and how to navigate them with care and compassion. \nAttendees will learn: \n\nHow communicating with clients & co-workers impacts well-being\nAn overview of types of grief and current grief models to support emotional processing\nThe emotional toll of euthanasia and how to care through it\nTools to support yourself and your team through emotionally complex situations\n\nThis webinar is for anyone working in or around animals in shelters. You are not alone – and you can work towards a more sustainable career. \nAbout Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection: Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior – supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month\, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group\, such as behavior medications\, modifying animal behavior\, assessing and improving animal welfare\, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats. \nWho should join: Animal welfare staff and volunteers who are interested in dog and cat behavior\, and everyone who works to keep pets out of shelters and in homes. \nYou only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration \nCan’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting. \nAll recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum – https://maddies.fund/monthlybehaviorconnectionMPF \nMaddie’s Fund does not share registration information. \nThe opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-fourth-thursdays-maddies-monthly-behavior-connection-maddies-fund-19/
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