VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 30-minute VETgirl–Elanco YouTube LIVE event, Dr. Michael Rossi, DVM, MNS, DACVD will review some of the understanding behind the management of skin lesions in chronic allergic disease. Tune in as Dr. Rossi focuses on strategies to reduce these lesions for a better long-term outcome in clinical management.
Hatching Presents: Join us for a fun and inspiring hangout with our wonderful friend and wellness guru, Janna Hicks. Discover the hidden wellness in your daily routine and soak up her refreshing wisdom to make your days even better.
Community Cat Podcast Presents (fee applies): Speakers from a wide range of fields from veterinarians to shelter specialists will bring you the latest information on Feline Leukemia studies, improvements in care, and suggestions to help you start and maintain policies and programs that will help you find homes for these special kitties.
California for All Animals Presents: 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.
California for All Animals Presents: Effective shelter operations rely on a smooth integration between the impound process, the care animals receive while in the shelter and the adoption/placement process. Successful integration of these areas of the shelter relies on functional working relationships among the leadership. Pasadena Humane’s Chief Program Officer Chris Ramon and Chief Veterinarian and Animal Care Officer Dr. Maria Pyrdek have worked together for over two years to integrate these areas and look forward to sharing the challenges, successes and the on-going “experiments” to further streamline these areas resulting in happier, more productive teams, decreased length of stay and improved care for animals in the shelter.
Maddie’s Fund Presents: Dr. Valerie Tynes of the SPCA of Texas will review the most common clinical signs of separation anxiety, some of the “red flags” in a dog’s history that suggest it may have a separation-related problem and how to accurately identify the problem. Some practical approaches to treatment will also be presented.
Maddie’s Fund Presents: 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.
Shelter Behavior Hub Presents: Can you tell if cats are playing, fighting, or something in between? This discussion will dive into what we know, what we don’t know, and what we’re learning about cat-cat interactions in homes. Gain valuable insights on assessing these interactions within the context of their relationships.
Maddie’s Fund Presents: .Join us to discuss successful foster innovations and programs, collaborate with others in the field, answer questions and talk through complex foster-related issues. This presentation will walk you through the policies and procedures of Hawaii Island Humane Society’s Foster-to-Adopt program and make it easy for you to implement in your own organization.
California for All Animals Presents: An increasing number of shelters are interested in opening access to care clinics for their community. Join Dr. Chumkee Aziz (Outreach Veterinarian, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program) and panelists John L. Lipp (CEO, Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter), Dr. Katie Marrie (Chief Veterinary Officer, Santa Barbara Humane), and Dr. Jena Valdez (Chief Med Officer, San Francisco SPCA) for a discussion on financial and operational models of clinics for publicly owned animals.
California for All Animals Presents: 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.
California for All Animals Presents: Join your colleagues at the August 20 All Call for a panel discussion on shelter budgets from a municipal perspective facilitated by UC Davis KSMP Outreach Specialist Ivy Ruiz, RVT. Panelists will include Alma Torres (Director, Fresno Animal Center), Christine McClintock (Animal Care Center Manager, Tehama County Animal Care Center), and Kris Watson (Director, City of San Bernardino Animal Services).
Maddie’s Fund Presents: In this webinar, we will discuss some challenges of working with what we often call “high arousal” or “high energy” dogs in a shelter or rescue environment. We will identify specific behaviors of concern, the impact of those behaviors on people and animals, and look at how to manage or modify them.
Maddie’s Fund Presents: 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.
California for All Animals Presents: Join your colleagues for a discussion on RVT recruitment and retention! You’ll hear from RVTs with 10+ years of experience in the field on teaching and training prospective RVTs, hiring and retaining RVTs, and managing organizations and programs.
Maddie’s Fund Presents: In this presentation, we’ll learn about successful strategies used by foster-based rescue One Tail at a Time to train and support foster caregivers. With a focus on practical, budget-friendly methods, we’ll hear how this high-volume foster program prepares over 1,700 foster families for their roles and keeps them coming back for more.
UW: Rounds provides an opportunity for discussions to be held on current topics in shelter medicine for continued learning and collaboration among shelter medicine professionals. Register at our NEW link.
California for All Animals Presents: 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.
California for All Animals Presents: Have you submitted your housing-related questions for tomorrow’s All Call presenters? Heart LA’s Zaira Bernal (Paralegal) and Diana Cruz (Program Director/Law Clerk) will explore common challenges individuals with disabilities face when seeking the required documentation for Emotional Support Animals (ESAs), focusing on the limitations of current policy and real-world hurdles.
The Bridge Club Presents: In this day and age where most practices face staffing challenges, we are going to put the lens on one of our most valuable resources: Veterinary Technicians. Join us for an important conversation about the challenges faces and proposed solutions. We want to hear from you: What should be prioritized?
