Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2020-12-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2020-12-31 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-01-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-01-14 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-01-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-01-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-02-04 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-02-11 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 1 more date
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 - The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie - AmPa!
2021-01-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-01-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-01-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-01-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-02-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-02-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-02-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The AmPA! weekly Wednesday Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. #ThankstoMaddie
You’ll join AmPA! and HASS Staff and industry leaders, but, more importantly, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.
#ThankstoMaddie for making education like this possible.
Registration now required! You only need to register once for 2021.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bit.ly/3nkHsZT

Online Event - 1/9/21, 2/13/21, or 3/6/21 - SPA Workshop Session 1: Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2021-01-09 13:00 - 18:00, 2021-02-13 06:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
SPA Workshop Session 1: Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication
This is the first of a two-part workshop series on the implementation of enrichment and inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this first session we will review the components of a shelter enrichment program and discuss how inter-dog playgroups play a role. Additionally, we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroups.
Join our FREE Shelter Playgroup Alliance workshops and earn CEUs [4 CCPDT (8 total) | 5 IAABC (10 total)]!
Click here to choose dates and enroll: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates
Saturday, January 9, 2021 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)
Saturday, February 13, 2021 6:00 AM Pacific (5 hours)
Saturday, March 6, 2021 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates

Online Event - 1/10/21, 2/14/21, or 3/7/21 - SPA Workshop Session 2: Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2021-01-10 13:00 - 18:00, 2021-02-14 06:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
SPA Workshop Session 2: Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way
This is the second of a two-part workshop series on the implementation of enrichment and inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play and how to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard
Click here to choose dates and enroll: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates
Sunday, January 10, 2021 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)
Sunday, February 14, 2021 6:00 AM Pacific (5 hours)
Sunday, March 7, 2021 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates

Online Event - 1/11/21 - MCC 3M World Record Cat Conference Call - Million Cat Challenge & Maddie's Fund
2021-01-11 17:00 - 17:15 | Virtual
Do you have 15 minutes to help 3,000,000 cats make history TODAY?

On January 11, 2021 at 5:00pm PT, the Million Cat Challenge cats’ lives saved counter is on track to hit its 3,000,000th life saved. Three million cats that have been spared euthanasia and are instead happily hogging couches, napping on warm car hoods, and dunking their paws in water glasses across the continent.
To celebrate, the cats are taking over the internet in an effort to double down and mark this historic moment with a world record: World’s Largest Online Toast!
We only have a 15 minute window to get ‘er done, so tell your cat to be ready to roll at 5:00 pm sharp.
People belonging to cats: Please have ready a tasty beverage for you and a smelly treat for your cat so we raise a can to 3 million cats saved by North American shelters participating in the Million Cat Challenge!
People not yet belonging to cats: Don’t forget a beverage of your choice!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/133136315303
Zoom location: sheltermedicine.zoom.us
Meeting ID: 991 1305 8370
Password: 3M Cats
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Link: Click Here to Join
Bye for meow,
Team Million Cat Challenge

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/133136315303

VIN Rounds - 1/24/21 - Coughing Dogs: Is It Cardiac or Respiratory? - VIN
2021-01-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
VIN ROUNDS: Coughing Dogs: Is It Cardiac or Respiratory?
Sunday, January 24, 9 p.m. ET
Presented by Adam Honeckman, DVM, DACVIM
Attend this session for 1 hour free CE credit.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=9783943

VIN Rounds - 1/25/21 - From the ER to IM 2: Acute Kidney Injury - VIN/VECCS
2021-01-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
VIN/VECCS ROUNDS: From the ER to IM 2: Acute Kidney Injury
Monday, January 25, 8 p.m. ET
Presented by Marie Kerl, DVM, MPH, DACVIM, DACVECC, and Elke Rudloff, DVM, DACVECC, cVMA
Attend this session for 1 hour free CE credit.

WEBSITE LINK: https://vin.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e3486da2479618dff251cd05c&id=2d300fbebd&e=6f4129e959

Online Event - 2/4/21 - Live from the Ranch - Ken Ramirez with Claudia Fugazza, Ph.D., and Shany Dror - Canine Cognition - Karen Pryor Academy
2021-02-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
(image credit – https://www.cheapsnowgear.com/collections/dog-snow-gear)

Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, February 4, at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken, Claudia Fugazza, Ph.D., and Shany Dror will explore canine cognition. Then, Ken will talk with Linda Randall, DVM about her new project: Kids, Race, and Positive Reinforcement. This live, 90-minute broadcast will include training demonstrations, audience Q & A, and so much more!
Zoom link and password will be available starting Tuesday, February 2.
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Online Event - 2/4/21 - Navigating Business While Black - CARE
2021-02-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Watch the CARE Caucus: Black History Month Series Opener: James Evans and Uva Coles, Founder and CEO of Inclusiva will reflect on what it means to be black and in business. After the talk, please join us for a LIVE Q&A.
“Strength and restraint is required, expected of us in this moment–both professionally and personally. Beyond mental health, or maybe along with it, what does it mean to navigate business while Black in this moment?” — Uva Coles
You must register in advance for this meeting.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This event is free. If you would like to make a donation in lieu of a registration free, please donate to www.careawo.org/donate
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/719091268980720

Online Event - 2/11/21 - Diverse Workforce Creates Unique Solutions - CARE
2021-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Join the CARE Caucus Black History Month Series: Week 2, Thursday, February 11th. James Evans will be discussing how a diverse workforce creates unique solutions with Logan Ryan of The Ryan Animal Rescue Foundation and Akisha Townsend Eaton of the Animal Legal Defense Fund.
Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 4 PM PST – 5 PM PST
Register in advance for this meeting: us02web.zoom.us
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This event is free. If you would like to make a donation in lieu of a registration free, please donate to www.careawo.org/donate
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/321737615897033

Online Event - 2/17/21 - The Power of Animals: A Look into Mental Health and the Animal Bond - CARE
2021-02-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Join the CARE Caucus Black History Month Series: Week 3 – The Power of Animals: A look into Mental Health and the Animal Bond. James Evans will be in a discussion with Noah Haislah, @NoahandMilo, Certified Personal Trainer, and Candace Croney, PhD, Professor, Animal Behavior and Well-being; Director, Center for Animal Welfare Science. They will talk about the positive power that animals can have over humans and the mental health issues that plague Black and Brown people professionally and personally.
Register in advance for this meeting: us02web.zoom.us
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This event is free. If you would like to make a donation in lieu of a registration free, please donate to www.careawo.org/donate
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/474692793530502

Online Event - 2/17/21 - Being a Black Woman Entrepreneur in the Veterinary Profession with Dr. Tosha Starke - BlackDVM Network
2021-02-17 16:00 - 17:40 | Virtual
Join us for a Q&A hosted by Dr. Tierra Price. Dr. Starke will take questions from the audience and discuss her experiences and challenges in the professional world as a Black Woman Entrepreneur.
Dr. Starke grew up on a grain and livestock farm in Brunswick County, Virginia. Pursuing her passions of caring for and healing animals she received her DVM degree from Virginia Tech in 2004. Since then she has been practicing in Northern Virginia. Dr. Starke’s experience is varied and well rounded. She has practiced as a Chief of Staff in two hospitals, provided medical care to shelter pets as well as worked as associate veterinarian. Her interests include dentistry and surgery and she loves the interaction and relationships that she builds with patients and clients.
Dr. Starke lives in Northern Virginia with her husband, her children Christopher and Gabby and three dogs: Dozer, Bruce and Kettle. Starting All Four PAWS Veterinary Relief was a wonderful way for her to balance her passion as a mom and as a veterinarian and spend more time with her family.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.blackdvmnetwork.com/event-details/being-a-black-woman-entrepreneur-in-the-veterinary-profession-with-dr-tosha-starke

Online Event - 2/22/21 - All Black Lives: The Intersection Between Being Black and LGBTQ+ - BlackDVM Network
2021-02-22 16:00 - 17:40 | Virtual
During this panel discussion we will explore the intersectionality between identifying as Black and as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Our panelists will share their perspectives on experiences that have shaped their views and how we can support them as their entire selves.
Join Us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsce6uqD4uGtIq2AYJURRhsKk6HjMKsgCD
About our panelists:
Marquis Harper is a 1st-year veterinary student at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary medicine from Henderson, NC. He found his passion for animal wellbeing while volunteering at his local animal shelter, which eventually led him to working at the local animal hospital while in high school. After high school, he studied at the illustrious North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where he acquired both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Animal Science. After vet school, his goal is to become a Large Animal Veterinarian and eventually settling down back in his hometown to open up a low-cost veterinary clinic.
Dr. Dane Whitaker has been practicing veterinary medicine in the San Francisco area for over 25 years. He completed his Masters in Preventive Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis in 2017 and is currently providing small animal clinical relief services across central California. He is also a relief veterinarian at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito CA, and in non-pandemic times he has provided clinical as well as field support for marine mammal research projects. Although a Bay Area native, he grew up in Florida and graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. After graduation, he completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship at the Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital. His veterinary interests include small animal medicine, clinical pathology, marine mammal medicine and One Health. Dr. Whitaker is the president of the Pride Veterinary Medical Community and takes an active role in promoting the ideas of inclusion and acceptance for all members of the community in the veterinary profession.
Kenneth Burris is a 3rd year veterinary medical student at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Born in the District of Columbia and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Tufts University in Biomedical Engineering and Sociology (w/ a Minor in Africana Studies) and earned a Master of Medical Science degree from Hampton University (HBCU). Kenneth completed a Graduate Business Minor in Health Sciences at The OSU Fisher College of Business and is currently on student government at The OSU College of Veterinary Medicine as a Class of 2022 Diversity Committee Representative.
My name is Donja Pettiford. I received my BS in Animal Science and MS in Food Science from NCA&TSU.I am currently working full-time with the USDA-FSIS in NC as a technical trainer. As a technical trainer I train new and established employees on food safety in the meat and poultry division.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.blackdvmnetwork.com/event-details/all-black-lives-the-intersection-between-being-black-and-lgbtq

Online Event - 2/23/21 - Pathways to Veterinary School - CARE
2021-02-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
The CARE Caucus Black History Month Series continues with Week 4 – Pathways to Veterinary School. Join James Evans in a discussion about the barriers that face African American students and the pathways that we can create with Dr. Hodges and Dr. Ferguson from The Critter Fixers; Dr. Michael Blackwell DVM, MPH, FNAP, Director of Program for Pet Health Equity at the Center for Behavioral Health Research at UT; and Dr. Tierra Price, DVM, MPH (she/her/hers) Founder, BlackDVM Network, LLC.
Register in advance for this meeting: us02web.zoom.us
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This event is free. If you would like to make a donation in lieu of a registration free, please donate to www.careawo.org/donate
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/1107784322982170
