Shelter Learniverse

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-03-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-03-31 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-04-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-04-14 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-04-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-04-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-05-05 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-05-12 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 4 more dates
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 - Wednesdays 4/6/22 to 4/27/22 - We Foster Challenge Zoom Huddle - Maddie's Fund
2022-04-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-04-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-04-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-04-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Please join us for 4 weekly, info-packed meetings with time for your questions. Starting April 6 – 27, every Wednesday at 11am PT/2pm ET, there will be a 60-minute Zoom Huddle. The topics coincide with the welcoming practices. There will be 20-minute presentations followed by 20 minutes for Q+A.
You only have to register once to sign up for all of the huddles. Weekly email reminders will be sent out with that week’s discussions. We look forward to seeing you!
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcOCgpzsjHdBwJJjQMRKlGmTYFewmVOee

Online Event - 4/7/22 - Live from the Ranch with Kamal Fernandez and Barb Buchmayer - Karen Pryor Academy
2022-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event on Thursday, April 7, at 12:00 pm (PT). The episode will feature special guests Kamal Fernandez and Barb Buchmayer and include real-time training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more! Ken and Kamal will discuss high-level competition and how positive reinforcement works at that elite level. Ken and Barb will discuss positive reinforcement sheep herding and she will demonstrate some of the early training needed.
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Online Event – 4/9/22 – Online Behavior Day – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2022-04-09 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join Community Cats Podcast for our annual Online Behavior Day, featuring some of the animal welfare industry’s most trusted authorities on feline behavior who will offer a variety of workshops on cat behavior concerns, from vet visits and enrichment to litter box and multi-cat household issues. You’ll not only learn about new concepts and tools you can incorporate into your home or rescue organization to address behavioral issues but there will also be fun cat trivia and prizes to enhance your experience, as well as chances to network with other professionals and volunteers in the animal welfare sphere.
The cost for registration is $25 but when you register before 12 p.m. EST on 3/9/22 the cost is just $20 for this incredible day of learning opportunities!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2022-online-behavior-day/

Mindfulness for Animal Welfare
2022-04-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Registration NOW OPEN. visit: www.mindfulvetmed.com/coursecalendar

This session will include brief practices as well as an overview of mindfulness as it relates to the animal welfare field. We will take a look at the emotions and frustrations we face which can lead to things like compassion fatigue and burn out, and which can also leave us questioning ourselves and even our ability to move forward. Come join us as we explore opportunities to move through our busy days (and save lives!) with more space and less reactivity.

After this session, you’re invited to continue the exploration with our Foundations of Mindfulness course, starting April 25th- open to all animal welfare team members!

There are no required registration fees. Ever. For any of our courses. It is our intent that the teachings of mindfulness remain available to all who may benefit, regardless of their ability to pay.

Mindfulness for Animal Welfare
2022-04-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Registration NOW OPEN. visit: www.mindfulvetmed.com/coursecalendar

This session will include brief practices as well as an overview of mindfulness as it relates to the animal welfare field. We will take a look at the emotions and frustrations we face which can lead to things like compassion fatigue and burn out, and which can also leave us questioning ourselves and even our ability to move forward. Come join us as we explore opportunities to move through our busy days (and save lives!) with more space and less reactivity.

After this session, you’re invited to continue the exploration with our Foundations of Mindfulness course, starting April 25th-open to all animal welfare team members!

There are NO REQUIRED REGISTRATION FEES. Ever. For any of our courses. It is our intent that the teachings of mindfulness remain available to all who may benefit, regardless of their ability to pay.

Conference - 5/3/22 to 5/4/22 (online) and 5/12/22 to 5/13/22 (in-person) - Humane Canada's Summit for Animals - Humane Canada
2022-05-03, 2022-05-04, 2022-05-12, 2022-05-13 | Virtual
Join over 1000+ online and 200-300 in-person attendees at the biggest and best-attended animal welfare event in Canada, focusing professional development, network building and fun! Join animal welfare experts, professionals and enthusiasts to learn and connect.
For the month of May 2022, we’ll provide access to education and knowledge around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Reconciliation, the Future of Sheltering, Leadership and Management, Animal Sentience, and much more. Plus, your chance to win multiple prize giveaways throughout the event!
Get ready to engage with industry leaders, learn valuable information, and connect with other like-minded people, professionals, and inspirational leaders from around the world. Find out more below!
WEEK 1: MAY 3 – 4
Two full days online! Featuring live sessions in a variety of formats, interactive networking, virtual exhibitors, wellness activities and so much more – don’t miss out.
WEEK 2: May 12 – 13
May 12-13 in beautiful Banff, Alberta featuring live in-person sessions and exclusive workshops and sessions over two days. Including interactive and in-person networking activities and opportunities to connect.
WEEK 3: May 16-20
Slow it down and watch on-demand. These sessions will be released at the beginning of the week with access for 60 days post-event. Take your time to watch and take part in wellness activities throughout the week.
WEEK 4: May 23-31
More on-demand sessions and some live sessions. These sessions will be released at the beginning of the week with access for 60 days post-event. Tune in for the closing live session to bring the Summit together!
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanecanada.swoogo.com/summit

Online Event - 5/4/22 - Learn How You Can Help the Fundraiser for Ukrainian Animal Shelters - PPG
2022-05-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
PPG is supporting a fundraiser for six animal shelters in Ukraine. At this live event you can meet the creator, Dr. Marina Bayeva as well as supporting veterinarian Dr. Paula Klek and PPG’s Shelter & Rescue Division Chair Holden Svirsky. We will have updates on the use of funding as well as about the animals benefiting from your generous support.
Marina Bayeva
Marina Bayeva, MD, PhD was born and raised in Dnipro, Ukraine and is a Fellow in Hospital-Based Psychotherapy at The Austen Riggs Center in Massachusetts. Dr. Bayeva’s devotion to animal welfare causes began in childhood. She collected lunch scraps from the cafeteria for street cats while she convinced her parents to let her have a cat of her own, adding to their menagerie of guinea pigs, hamsters and birds. Dr. Bayeva’s parents still live in Dnipro, where her aid efforts to local shelters and rescue organizations have been focused. She currently shares her home with two rescued cats Herman and Tyson and her rescued dog, Henry, who loves to steal Impossible burgers from the freezer.
Paula Klek
Paula Klek, DVM is a first-generation Ukrainian-American and a practicing veterinarian in Massachusetts. Dr. Klek graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. She shares her life with three dogs: Nattie, Bleu and Graysea, and an African Gray parrot named Quixote.
Holden Svirsky
K. Holden Svirsky, CTC, CSAT is a canine behavior consultant in Massachusetts. She is the Chair of PPG’s Shelter & Rescue Division and sits on PPG’s Advocacy Panel. Holden is a graduate of the Academy for Dog Trainers and a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer. Holden is a second-generation Ukrainian-American. She currently shares her life with her Yakutian Laika dog, Zymova Zirka, which means “Winter’s Star.”
If you would like to donate please use this link: https://givebutter.com/wtSBYy
This will be streamed live on the PPG Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PetProfessionalGuild
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4785987

Online Event - 5/4/22 - A Conversation: Real Solutions to the Veterinary Shortage - The Bridge Club
2022-05-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Shortages in veterinary medical professionals is very real. Practices both private and corporate are feeling the strain of finding the DVMs and now it is spreading to technicians as well. There are many solutions to our current challenges, but are any of them truly solving our pain points.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/a-conversation-real-solutions-to-the-veterinary-shortage

Online Event - 5/5/22 - Live from the Ranch with Sarah Rodriguez and Jennifer Kolar - Karen Pryor Academy
2022-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event on Thursday, May 5, at 12:00 pm (PT). The episode will feature special guests Sarah Rodriguez and Jennifer Kolar, and include real-time training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Online Event - 5/9/22 - Asian Stereotypes in the Media - CARE
2022-05-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Join Jennifer Evans, Ranier Maningding (Founder & Chief Brand Officer of LLAG Media) and Alina M. Luna (Professor of English at Western Colorado University and an activist for equity) as they discuss stereotypes found in the media, the damage it causes, and how we can prevent future harm.
About this series:
In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, CARE will be hosting a series of open discussions, sharing resources and offering a invitation to do some new thinking during the month of May.
All the talks are free and registration is required.
Learn more about CARE AWO: https://careawo.org/​
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvfuqhpj0uGtduSGYwyULA5TjM8ob4MesT

VIN Rounds - 5/17/22 - Supplements in Pain Management—How Do I Know Which Ones Work? - VIN/VSPN
2022-05-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Melina Zimmerman DVM, DACVAA, CVPP, CVMA, CCRP, presents this week’s Tuesday Topic, “Supplements in Pain Management – How Do I Know Which Ones Work?”
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=10902866

Online Event - 6/2/22 - Live from the Ranch with Terry Ryan and Kayla Fratt - Karen Pryor Academy
2022-06-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event on Thursday, June 2, at 12:00 pm (PT) with special guests Terry Ryan and Kayla Fratt. The episode will include real-time training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next
