CARE Presents: Join CARE’s Chief of Research and Development, Johnny Jenkins, leading a discussion with activists and scholars discussing Black American queer historical figures, Black LGBQ+ communal kinship, and the role companion pets in our traditional and non-traditional families.

Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, February 3, at 12:00 pm (PT), with special guests Linda Case and Michele Pouliot. The episode will include real-time training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!

CARE Presents: Join CARE’s Board Treasurer Kara Beverly lead a discussion around Housing. She will be joined by a Baltimore councilperson where they will talk about redlining, gentrification and how we can take action to change this racist trend.

Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Presents: We’re excited to announce a new opportunity where we’ve expanded our team and focus to include combined shelter and community veterinary services consultations for dogs and cats. Thanks to the generosity of Maddie’s Fund®, the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge is offering this unique combination consultation completely free of charge to create sustainable animal welfare systems in communities across the US!

Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Presents: Are you ready to open a veterinary clinic with a focus on increasing access to care or take your existing clinic to the next level but not exactly sure where to start? Thanks to the generosity of Maddie’s Fund®, the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge is offering organizations opening access to care veterinary clinics an array of opportunities, including a full consultation led by experts completely free of charge.

UC Davis KSMP Presents: We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a statewide initiative sponsored by Governor Newsom that will be a game changer for animal shelters in California. Please Zoom with us at noon on February 14 to find out how you can join the California for All Animals program and qualify for funding.

CARE Presents: CARE’s Senior Director of Research and Development, Mueni Rudd, will facilitate a conversation with our Black-led CARE Centers. They will address how we can improve Black communities’ access to local pet resources and how animal welfare can begin to acknowledge and repair harm with Black communities locally.

CARE Presents: The “Sankofa” is a metaphorical symbol used by the Akan people of Ghana, generally depicted as a bird with its head turned backward taking an egg from its back. It teaches us we must reach back to value past knowledge in order to move forward. Join James Evans and colleagues talk about things we could have learned from previous Civil rights movements and leaders to truly make progress.

BlackDVM Network Presents: Dr. Mariea Ross-Estrada represented BlackDVM Network at the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference. She’ll be sharing the knowledge and insights she received from this conference.

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Maddie’s Fund is introducing a new grant opportunity to support the operations of U.S.-based Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)-led government agencies or nonprofit animal welfare or veterinary medicine organizations. Grants will range from $5,000 to $50,000 depending on community size, organization size and demographics and impact the organization has in their community.

CARE Presents: Indigenous Community Advocates – Come hear their stories! Join our Marilou Chanrasmi, CARE Center leader in the Northern Tier facilitate an open circle of sharing amongst her friends and partners.