Maddie’s Fund Presents: Reading dog body language and communicating effectively with our own behavior are practiced skills that we need to mindfully develop over time. Foster caregivers, adopters and staff need to understand what the dog is telling them and also communicate their intentions to the dog. The goal is always for the human and the dog to be in agreement that “I’m into you!” Through this webcast, you’ll recognize behaviors that suggest the dog is unsure, and consider how to de-escalate the conversation to “I’m into you!”

Karen Pryor Academy Presents: On Live from The Ranch, Sarah Owings joins Ken Ramirez to demonstrate protected contact training, which is invaluable for trainers working in a zoo, dog trainers working with aggressive or fearful dogs, and for many trainers who want a safe way to start working with large animals, such as cows, like Sarah.

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Building on Cracking the Cat Code, this session explores how to apply the Considerate Approach when working with cats in shelter environments. Through video examples, you’ll learn how to thoughtfully and confidently approach cats in different settings — from cages to carriers. Gain practical tools to reduce stress, improve adoption readiness, and advocate effectively for the cats in your care.

California for All Animals Presents: Since the Homeless Outreach and Assistance Program (HOAP) launched in May 2022, Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter has managed to not only sustain but also grow partnerships with pet owners and community organizations. Now they’re making care even more accessible with a new mobile veterinary clinic. Join Program Coordinator Jenna Topper for behind-the-scenes insights into the program as it heads into year four. Bring your questions to the conversation and take away real-world strategies you can apply in your own shelter!

Maddie’s Fund Presents: In this webinar, we’ll explore how SICSA restructured its foster program over the past year to boost engagement, ease staff workload, and improve care for animals. You’ll walk away with actionable ideas you can tailor to your own organization—whether you’re looking to overhaul your onboarding, clean up your database, or make fostering feel more accessible. This session is ideal for anyone ready to rethink old systems and build a stronger, scalable, sustainable foster program.

One Health Clinic Presents: We will have our quarterly One Health Clinic coffee hour on September 9th, 2:30-3:30 Pacific. Please join us if you want to talk about your One Health Clinic activities, ask questions about how to set up a Clinic in your region, and to learn from others.

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Working in animal shelters can be deeply meaningful—and emotionally draining. In this session, Valerie Bogie, MSSW, Veterinary Social Worker, defines key terms while sharing fresh strategies to help you to increase your well-being and continue the work you are so passionate about! This webinar is for anyone working in or around animals in shelters—especially those feeling the weight of the work. Leave with renewed clarity, practical tools, and a reminder that you matter, too.

Maddie’s Fund Presents: With 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!

California for All Animals Presents: Central 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. Join the October All Call to hear about the key strategies that have helped the shelter and community navigate difficult times and keep moving forward.

The ASPCA Presents: Join the Research Forum for a unique, free, virtual event that brings together animal welfare professionals, researchers and experts to dive into groundbreaking research learnings that can improve animalsʼ lives.

Maddie’s Fund Presents: 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.