Shelter Learniverse

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2021-09-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-09-09 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-09-16 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-09-23 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-09-30 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-10-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-10-14 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 every Thursday in June, beginning June 4th.
The topics are:

Advice to Resolve Common Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats to Prevent Surrender – June 4th

Intake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective – June 11th

Canine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th

Behavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th

Tuition for entire series:
$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount.
$55 non-members
Complete your registration today. You will be automatically enrolled in ALL 4 sessions. A unique code and password will be emailed to you. The link may not be shared.

6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020

When:
All Thursdays in June
11am-12:30pm

Where:
VIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS

Presenter:
Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC

Contact:
Kathy Anderson
Kathy@CalAnimals.org

REGISTER HERE: https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/KelleyBollenWorkshopJune

Online Event - 9/2/21 - Live from the Ranch with Ken Ramirez, Zazie Todd, Ph.D. and Laurie C. Williams - Karen Pryor Academy
2021-09-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, September 2, at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by special guests Zazie Todd, Ph.D. and Laurie C. Williams. The episode will include live training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Online Event - 9/2/21 - Successfully Addressing the Cost of Care with Clients - The Bridge Club
2021-09-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
What impact does the cost of care have on clients at your veterinary practice? How can we help clients prepare for and understand the cost of care over their pet’s lifetime? Join us & ASPCA® Pet Insurance as we dive into this important conversation and offer NEW tools to make the discussion easier.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/successfully-addressing-the-cost-of-care-with-clients

VIN/IVAPM Rounds - 9/2/21 - Animal Pain Awareness: It's What We Do - VIN/VSPN
2021-09-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Presented by Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP
Attend this session to earn 1 hour free CE credit.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=10367515

Online Event - 9/8/21 - The Ins and Outs of Canine Elimination Problems - Live Event with Q&A - ACVB (fee applies)
2021-09-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Canine elimination problems may not be in the lime-light as often as feline ones, but they can be signs of anxiety and welfare concerns, are distressing to the client and may fracture the human animal bond. This case-based talk covers a variety of canine elimination problems.
About the Presenter
Dr. Lilly is an Assistant Professor overseeing the Behavioral Medicine Service at The Ohio State University’s Veterinary Medical center. She received her DVM from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2011 and spent 4 years in the trenches of general practice. She completed a specialty internship in Behavior Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She followed her internship with a Behavioral Medicine Residency at The Ohio State University, where she then joined the faculty with both clinical and teaching appointments. She has appeared in a webisode of Animal Planet’s Life at Vet U, and ABC6’s Pet Check, various print and TV interviews. She is Fear Free Elite and Low Stress Handling Silver certified. When not working she enjoys kitten cuddles and landscaping.
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If you are a student or a valid ACVB Resident, please email info@acvb.org for your discount code.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dacvb.org/page/webinarseries

Online Event - 9/12/21 - Online Return to Home Day - Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2021-09-12 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join Community Cats Podcast on Sunday, September 12, 2021 for Online Return to Home Day, featuring experts from the animal welfare world. We’ll explore what “home” means to a kitty, as well as the ways the animal welfare community can help cats find homes, stay in homes, and get back to their homes when they’ve wandered too far from the caretakers that love them.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7017966531830232336

Online Event - 9/14/21 - YouTube LIVE: Lepto Cliff Notes – Screen, Test and Treat Leptospirosis Better in Small Animal Practice - VETGirl
2021-09-14 10:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
About to see an azotemic, icteric, ADR, 10-pound Yorkie?
Here’s what you need to know! Join us for a complimentary, 30-minute VETgirl–Merck Animal Health YouTube LIVE event, where Dr. Natalie Marks reviews all you need to know about canine leptospirosis! Tune in to learn what breeds get it, what lab abnormalities are “classic” for it and which ones we might miss, and how to rapidly recognize and treat leptospirosis! Learn all things lepto over lunch!
NOTE: To attend this YouTube LIVE session, there is no “registration.” To attend, simply go to our YouTube Page at the time of the event where the webinar will be hosted, LIVE! NOTE: 7 days prior to the event the specific link for the event will replace the YouTube link above.
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all! Get free RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/september-14-2021-youtube-live-lepto-cliff-notes-screen-test-and-treat-leptospirosis-better-in-small-animal-practice/

Online Event - 9/14/21 - Maddie's® Candid Conversation with Akisha Townsend Eaton - Maddie's Fund
2021-09-14 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Join us for an open, informal 30-minute conversation and Q+A with Akisha Townsend Eaton, Attorney.

A former legislative attorney for Best Friends Animal Society and for the Humane Society of the United States, Akisha’s current work involves supporting groundbreaking advancements for animals through the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s litigation, legislative and criminal justice initiatives as well as for members of the public seeking legal assistance for animal-related matters.
In this discussion with Maddie’s Fund Executive Leadership Team member Mary Ippoliti-Smith, Akisha shares her story from multiple angles. She speaks of how the work of animal lifesaving and animal protection policy are interwoven and how ultimately all social policy can work together – especially in removing barriers created by systemic bias.
You may even hear from her newly adopted rabbit, Tiger!
Afterwards, continue the conversation with Akisha on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://bit.ly/candidconvoakishatownsendeaton
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAodO2srTsuHte1OkLNZyoMKtzxvUjNEzO7

Online Event - 9/15/21 - Mini Event: Global Climate Change Crisis and Animal Welfare - Humane Canada (fee applies)
2021-09-15 06:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
We humans have all likely heard the ongoing climate crisis by now, but what does this mean for our animal companions? The ongoing threats of global warming and climate change lay risk to animals and their ecosystems all over the globe, including animals used in industrialized agriculture, who are often associated with accelerating the issue. What exactly does the climate crisis entail for humans and animals alike? What can be done to stop it? Learn more in this unique, one-day event that focuses on climate change and they direct impacts it has on animals and their welfare.”

Join us on September 15 to learn from experts from across the country on the important connection between the global climate change crisis and animal welfare.
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanecanada.swoogo.com/minievents/1178268

Online Event - 9/22/21 - The Dos and Don'ts to Getting Your Dream Veterinary Job - The Bridge Club
2021-09-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
This is a veterinary and veterinary technician student discussion to help navigate the etiquette that goes along with the job search. This conversation will not be on where to look or find the opportunities but rather, what you need to have in your resume, or how to address a cover letter that are so vital, it can be stopping you from ever getting that perfect job.
Join us to network, problem solve and listen to an expert who has placed students all across the US. Thank you to IDEXX and Royal Canin for helping bring this conversation forward. This conversation iwill be on AirMeet, a conference platform to allow you to connect and engage with students across the country.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/the-dos-and-donts-to-getting-your-dream-veterinary-job

VIN/IVAPM Rounds - 9/23/21 - Detecting, Diagnosing, and Monitoring Feline OA Pain: Overview of a Practical Approach, and Discussion of the Role of the MiPSC and FMPI-sf - VIN/VSPN
2021-09-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Presented by B. Duncan X. Lascelles, BSc, BVSC, PhD, FRCVS, CertVA, DSAS(ST), DECVS, DACVS, and Margaret E. Gruen, DVM, MVPH, PhD, DACVB
Attend this session to earn 1 hour free CE credit.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=10423574

Online Event - 10/5/21 - Open Arms Huddle Kickoff & An Informed Approach to Trauma - Maddie's Fund
2021-10-05 10:00 - 10:40 | Virtual
Please join us for 11 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. Each Open Arms Challenge Zoom Huddle will consist of two 10-minute presentations from peers who have implemented that topic at their animal shelter or rescue organization, respectively, followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
Huddle Speakers: Sloane Hawes, MSW and Nina Ekholm Fry
About this huddle: Providing welcoming and inclusive practices in animal welfare can be achieved in many ways. This kickoff Huddle will provide an overview and engage in a discussion of how a trauma informed approach to your work can make a foundational impact.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduupqjsoGNGtPuk2fatmO_acogXGlPx7

Online Event - 10/7/21 - Open Arms Huddle #2 - How to be Open to New Ideas - Maddie's Fund
2021-10-07 10:00 - 10:40 | Virtual
Please join us for 11 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. Each Open Arms Challenge Zoom Huddle will consist of two 10-minute presentations from peers who have implemented that topic at their animal shelter or rescue organization, respectively, followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
Speakers: Allison Cardona, County of Los Angeles Animal Care and Control and Alex Tonner, Paws for Life K9s
About this huddle: How letting go of old ideas can open new opportunities to processes that are equitable and inclusive.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduupqjsoGNGtPuk2fatmO_acogXGlPx7

Online Event - 10/7/21 - Live from the Ranch with Ken Ramirez, Sarah Kalnajs, and Ines McNeil - Karen Pryor Academy
2021-10-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, October 7, at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Sarah Kalnajs and Ines McNeil. The episode will include live training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

VIN Rounds - 10/7/21 - Detecting Cancer in Dogs with Just a Blood Draw: An Introduction to Liquid Biopsy - VIN/VSPN
2021-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Presented by Kendal E. Harr, DVM, MS, DACVP, and Andrea B. Flory, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=10481012

Online Event - 10/11/21 to 10/12/21 - 2021 Access to Veterinary Care Virtual Symposium - PPHE (fee applies)
2021-10-11 09:00 - 14:00, 2021-10-12 09:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Sessions will cover lessons learned during the Pilot Phase of the AlignCare One Health healthcare system. Discussions will focus on strategies used to help increase access to veterinary care for bonded families. Presenters will share the roadmap for communities interested in developing and creating AlignCare communities, which will help families in need to reduce the barriers they face in accessing sick or injury veterinary care for their pet(s).
WEBSITE LINK: https://pphe.utk.edu/

Online Event - 10/12/21 - Open Arms Huddle #3 - How to Get Your Entire Community Involved - Maddie's Fund
2021-10-12 10:00 - 10:40 | Virtual
Please join us for 11 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. Each Open Arms Challenge Zoom Huddle will consist of two 10-minute presentations from peers who have implemented that topic at their animal shelter or rescue organization, respectively, followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
Speakers: Kenny Lamberti, C.A.R.E. and Michelle Ingram, Zeus’s Rescue
About this huddle: Getting your entire community involved with keeping pets and people together is essential. This Huddle will provide the how-to’s of engaging your whole community.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduupqjsoGNGtPuk2fatmO_acogXGlPx7

Online Event - 10/14/21 - Open Arms Huddle #4 - Cultivating Open Relationships - Maddie's Fund
2021-10-14 10:00 - 10:40 | Virtual
Please join us for 11 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. Each Open Arms Challenge Zoom Huddle will consist of two 10-minute presentations from peers who have implemented that topic at their animal shelter or rescue organization, respectively, followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
Speakers: Amy Yeager, Charlottesville Mecklenburg and Ileana Kistler, Southern Charlotte Dog Rescue
About this huddle: Find out how animal shelters and animal rescue partners can work together to meet the needs of their community.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduupqjsoGNGtPuk2fatmO_acogXGlPx7

Online Event - 10/16/21 - 2021 Online Fundraising Day - Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2021-10-16 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join Community Cats Podcast on Saturday, October 16, 2021, for an Online Fundraising Day featuring experts from the animal welfare world. The day includes a variety of online sessions to help you learn how to fundraise for your organization in the era of Covid-19 and generate new, innovative ways to fund the programs your community needs to help cats and kittens live safe, healthy lives. Be sure to bring your questions! Sign up now for early bird pricing of just $20 for each day, now through September 16.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1608614511146973967

Online Event - 10/17/21 - 2021 Online Diversity Day - Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2021-10-17 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join Community Cats Podcast on Sunday, October 17, 2021, for an Online Diversity Day featuring experts from the animal welfare world. The day includes a variety of online sessions to help you learn about the challenge issues around diversity in our community cat environment. Bring your questions! Sign up now for early bird pricing of just $20 for each day, now through September 16.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7432142666408885264

Online Event - 10/18/21 - ACO ALL ACCESS: Future of Field Services - NACA
2021-10-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join NACA as we host our first live streamed, one hour presentation and discussion on the future of field services! Hosted by NACA, your presenters Amanda Arrington and Ashley Anderson-Mutch from HSUS Pets for Life will be leading the conversation, sharing experiences and as well as engaging the audience in conversation! Join us as we talk about taking steps towards supportive field services practices, how to move towards resource provision and away from punishment while building trust and positive relationships within the community!!
WEBSITE LINK: https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/

Online Event - 10/18/21 - Our Journey to Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - CARE
2021-10-18 14:30 - 15:30 | Virtual
CARE and Industry Leaders will be discussing their own personal journeys towards making this field and their own personal lives equitable. Join Catherine Small from Purina, Mary Ippoliti-Smith from Maddie’s Fund, Abbie Moore from Kinship (formally Adopt-a-pet), José Ocano from Best Friends Animal Society, Elizabeth Bellanti from Tito’s Vodka for Dog People, and Kate Atema from Petsmart Charities.
We will also be highlighting CARE’s new REDI Certification, which will be released soon!
This will be a live zoom, so please tune into Facebook page at 5:30 pm EST on October 18th!
WEBSITE LINK: https://fb.me/e/14J7NVqYC

Online Event - 10/19/21 - Open Arms Huddle #5 - Welcoming Customer Service - Maddie's Fund
2021-10-19 10:00 - 10:40 | Virtual
Please join us for 11 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. Each Open Arms Challenge Zoom Huddle will consist of two 10-minute presentations from peers who have implemented that topic at their animal shelter or rescue organization, respectively, followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
Speakers: Michael Bricker, C.A.R.E. & Katie Muldoon, Mississippi MUTTS
About this huddle: Find out how to bring open and welcoming customer service into every aspect of your work.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduupqjsoGNGtPuk2fatmO_acogXGlPx7
