Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2021-03-11 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-03-18 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-03-25 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-04-01 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-04-08 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-04-15 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-04-22 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

VIN Rounds - 3/11/21 - Incorporating New Anesthesia Methods Into Your Practice - VIN/NAVAS
2021-03-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
In this rounds…
A discussion about Incorporating New Anesthesia Methods Into Your Practice, presented by Erik Hofmeister, DVM, MA, MS, DACVAA, DECVAA
WEBSITE LINK: https://beta.vin.com/members/rounds

Online Event - Wednesdays - The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie - AmPa!
2021-03-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-03-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-03-31 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-04-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-04-14 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 - 3/23/21 - Maddie's® Candid Conversations Series - Ed Jamison, Director of Dallas Animal Services - Maddie's Fund
2021-03-23 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Join us for an open, informal 30-minute conversation with Ed Jamison, Director of Dallas Animal Services, hosted by Maddie’s Fund’s own Mary Ippoliti-Smith on Wednesday, March 23rd at 12pm (PT). Learn and be inspired by Ed’s journey promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in his daily work. Come away with ideas to keep more people and pets together through respect and appreciation as valuable members of your community. Afterwards, ask any questions or share your thoughts on Maddie’s® Pet Forum!
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpdu6orjIiHtxMCRPnfDDeot36eDV2Df-3

Online Event - 3/25/21 - Vet Nurse/Tech Exclusive Wellness Break - The Bridge Club
2021-03-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Every single veterinary nurse and technicians deserves a true break, especially after the past year. So we are going to give it to you! Join us for a fun filled night to rest and restore your soul. This event is being brought to you by The Bridge Club, WellHaven Pet Health and Hills Pet Nutrition.
Join us for a fun filled night to rest and restore your soul at The Bridge Club. On the heels of our Nurse/Tech Holiday Party, we have created a night you won’t forget. We have a room in which you will blow off steam, or rather bubbles, learn a few culinary skills that will have you and your furry family member enjoying a dinner meant for royalty and there is even going to be a “Never have I ever game designed just for you!! This is FREE and we will be giving out a few gifts too. Bring a friend, dress in your most relaxing clothes and join us for a true break from it all. This event is being brought to you by The Bridge Club, WellHaven Pet Health and Hills Pet Nutrition . . . meaning it is going to be AWESOME.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/vet-nurse-tech-exclusive-wellness-break

Online Event - 4/1/21 - Live from the Ranch - Ken Ramirez with Dr. Alexandra Horowitz - Dog Behavior and Cognition - Karen Pryor Academy
2021-04-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, April 1, at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken and Dr. Alexandra Horowitz, MS, Ph.D, will explore the latest research into dog behavior and cognition, including a “self-recognition” olfactory study. Then Ken and Peter Amelia will demonstrate the application of training across species with birds. The episode will include live training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!
Zoom link and password will be available starting Tuesday, March 30.
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/

Online Event - 4/4/21 - Mindfulness for Animal Welfare - Mindful Vet Med
2021-04-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
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 challenges 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 for an evening of connection and possibility as we explore opportunities to move through our busy days with more space and less reactivity.
WEBSITE LINK: www.mindfulvetmed.com/coursecalendar

Online Event - 4/7/21 - Mindfulness for Animal Welfare - Mindful Vet Med
2021-04-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual

Online Event - 4/7/21 - A Preview: Veterinary Virtual Care in 2030 - The Bridge Club
2021-04-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
The VVCA joins us to share what the future truly looks like in virtual care. Join us for a conversation on the future of Veterinary Virtual Care with an overview from Mark Cushing and a panel discussion led by Audrey Wystrach.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/a-preview-veterinary-virtual-care-in-2030

Online Event - 4/17/21 - Online Behavior Day - Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2021-04-17 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join Community Cats Podcast on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET for our second annual Online Behavior Day, featuring Pam Johnson-Bennett, certified cat behavior consultant and author; Dr. Rachel Geller, certified cat behavior and retention specialist, and executive director of The Cat Connection; Tabitha Kucera, CCBC, KPA-CTP, Fear Free- and Low Stress Handling-certified registered veterinary technician; and Arden Moore, dog/cat behavior consultant, master pet first aid instructor, radio host, and author.
These incredible behaviorists will offer a variety of workshops on cat behavior issues and concerns, from vet visits and enrichment to litter box and multi-cat household issues. There will be fun cat trivia and prizes on tap, as well as chances to network with other professionals and volunteers in the animal welfare sphere. Scroll down to check out session details or click to sign up now—and be sure to bring your questions on April 17!
Tickets are just $20 through March 31st and $25 after that.
With your tickets, you’ll have access to recordings of all the fascinating sessions for at least one year and you’ll be able to join our exclusive conference Facebook group to ask questions and network with other animal welfare pros.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/online-behavior-day-2021/

Online Event - 4/18/21 to 4/24/21 - Let's Talk About Volunteer Programs Call Series - American Pets Alive!
2021-04-18 08:00 - 09:00, 2021-04-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-04-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-04-20 15:30 - 16:30, 2021-04-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-04-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-04-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
In honor of volunteer appreciation week, we’re hosting 8 unique calls to discuss a variety of volunteer related programs with several organizations. Register now to join in on the discussion, ask questions, and connect with animal sheltering professionals like you. Register once and pick which calls you’d like to attend!
Sunday, April 18 at 10am CT – Nose Work at Ventura County Animal Services, CA with volunteer “Dog Genie” Genie Tuttle, CPDT-KA
Sunday, April 18 at 4pm CT – Safety Net Fostering through the nonprofit Paws Between Homes in Atlanta, GA with founder Cole Thaler
Monday, April 19 at 4pm CT – Nursery to Neonatal Foster with Austin Pets Alive!’s Neonatal Foster Program Manager, Jennifer Parks
Tuesday, April 20 at 5:30pm CT – Urgent Dog Task Force at Pima Animal Care Center, AZ with team lead Rachel Jones and key volunteer Christy Holliger
Wednesday, April 21 at 3pm CT – Top Dog Training Team at Pima Animal Care Center, AZ with volunteers Lynne Stott, Jan Pede, and Gail Smith (all certified CCPDT)
Thursday, April 22 at 6pm CT – Unicorn Foster Squad at Gateway Pet Guardians, IL with Program Coordinator Brittany Fleming and special unicorn guest
Friday, April 23 at 4pm CT – Jackson Galaxy Cat Pawsitive Training Program at Five Acres Animal Shelter, MO with Feline Manager Nikki Lowe
Saturday, April 24 at 4pm CT – Fostering 4 Rockstars at Cat Adoption Team, OR with Foster Coordinator Mary Chambers
WEBSITE LINK: https://bit.ly/3gcWZet

VIN Rounds - 4/20/21 - A Tale of Two URI Outbreaks, Part 1: Evidence-based Therapeutic Selection - VIN
2021-04-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Presented by Emilia Wong Gordon, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine)
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=10089848

Online Event - 4/22/21 - Advancement in Joint Disease - The Bridge Club
2021-04-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this Bridge Club conversation, we are joined by Dr. David Dycus, Chief of Orthopedics – Nexus Veterinary Bone & Joint Center at Nexus Veterinary Specialists to share the latest advancements in joint disease.
If you are a TBC+ member, you will have early access at 4:30pm PT/5:30MT/6:30 CT/7:30 ET for networking!!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/advancement-in-joint-disease

Online Event - 4/23/21 to 4/24/21 - Virtual Animal Law Symposium - Animal Legal Defense Fund
2021-04-23 10:00 - 12:00
The Animal Legal Defense Fund invites you to attend the virtual Animal Law Symposium! This event is free & open to the public.
All symposium sessions with be hosted on our virtual event platform. Instructions on how to access the virtual event platform will be provided upon completion of registration.
This two-day online event will feature panels on zoonotic diseases and COVID-19, factory farming and the realities of our food system, our problematic relationship with animals in captivity, and COVID-19 policy recommendations.
Over the past year, the Animal Legal Defense Fund has developed a series of papers outlining policy strategies designed to reduce specific zoonotic risks. Read the first two papers in the series here.
View the full agenda here and speaker bios here.
CLE Credits: the symposium has been approved for 3.5 continuing legal education (CLE) credits by the Oregon State Bar Association. Credits are included with registration and attorneys must watch all sessions, either live or on-demand, to receive full credit.
Anyone seeking credit in other states should submit approval paperwork to their local bar association CLE boards or retain the certificate of attendance which we will be providing to attorneys who register for the symposium, if their state has a reciprocal agreement with Oregon.
Most states will accept credits from other mandatory CLE states such as Oregon, but please check with your local bar association to confirm.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/animal-law-symposium-2021-registration-141483728641
