Shelter Learniverse

Online Event - 2/14/22 - California for All Animals Launch - UC Davis KSMP
2022-02-14 12:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
This month we’re celebrating the 21st birthday of the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program. How time flies when you’re having fun! We have learned a lot over the years, and we’ve come to recognize the extent to which human and community well-being are inextricably linked to the purpose and practice of animal sheltering.
Now we are thrilled to announce the launch of a statewide initiative sponsored by Governor Newsom that will be a game changer for animal shelters in California. Please Zoom with us at noon on February 14 to find out how you can join the California for All Animals program and qualify for funding.
And please share this invitation with your fellow California animal shelter professionals.
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsfuqurTIuEtK4YNBT0-ZMyaFgDKTsYC5T

Online Event - 2/16/22 - Black Proximate Leaders - CARE
2022-02-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
CARE’s Senior Director of Research and Development, Mueni Rudd, will facilitate a conversation with our Black-led CARE Centers. They will address how we can improve Black communities’ access to local pet resources and how animal welfare can begin to acknowledge and repair harm with Black communities locally.
Panel:
Sterling Davis – Trapking Humane,
Dr. Karlyn Emile – Community and Health Empowerment Network,
Tim Freeman – Braveheart Pets,
Beunca Gainor -Furvever I Love Atlanta,
Nina Love – The Black Thornberry,
Zhaire McCormick – The Neighborhood Center
And like last year, we are raising awareness around changing the 2% Black Veterinarian figure and raising funds for our Dr. Jodie G Blackwell Scholarship. ALL donations for January and February will go towards Veterinarian Scholarships for Black Students.
WEBSITE LINK: https://fb.me/e/4xEoVkqky

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-02-17 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-02-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-03-03 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-03-10 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-03-17 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-03-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-03-31 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-04-07 11:00 - 12:30 and 3 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 - 2/23/22 - The Power of Sankofa - CARE
2022-02-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
The “Sankofa” is a metaphorical symbol used by the Akan people of Ghana, generally depicted as a bird with its head turned backward taking an egg from its back. It teaches us we must reach back to value past knowledge in order to move forward.
Join James Evans and colleagues talk about things we could have learned from previous Civil rights movements and leaders to truly make progress.
And like last year, we are raising awareness around changing the 2% Black Veterinarian figure and raising funds for our Dr. Jodie G Blackwell Scholarship. ALL donations for January and February will go towards Veterinarian Scholarships for Black Students. (Photo Credit: Greenwood Cultural Center)
WEBSITE LINK: https://fb.me/e/2RAtMKKtE

Online Event - Registration open 2/28/22 to 3/7/22 - We Foster Challenge 2022 - Maddie's Fund
2022-02-28, 2022-03-07 | Virtual
We all know the incredible bond that humans and pets have and the importance of keeping them together. Foster care is a powerful way to achieve that. That’s what the We Foster Challenge is all about!
By participating in the Challenge this May, you’ll grow your foster base to help keep pets with people and out of the shelter and have a chance at $210,000 in grant prizes. By fostering pets, we also foster community, foster inclusivity and foster love.
The We Foster Challenge is meant to help shelter and rescue organizations create or expand community-based foster programs that will get your neighbors involved and proudly saying, “We foster! So can you!” As we shift towards a more community-centric model of animal welfare, it’s important to get everyone in your area involved. After all, fostering is a job just about anyone can do.
To help you prepare, we will be sharing lots of resources and we will be hosting four informative Huddles. (See more information below.)
So, let’s embrace foster programs that are inclusive and diverse, put people front and center, and help pets from ever having to enter the shelter at all. Whether it’s a temporary foster care program for hospitalized patients, translating your fostering materials into another language or simply recruiting more foster caregivers, we can help foster programs to grow and thrive this spring.
Important Dates:

Registration period: February 28 – March 7, 2022
Prep period (including Huddles): April 1 – 30, 2022
Challenge period: May 1 – 31, 2022
Participation Reports Due: June 14, 2022
Final Report (Zoom Huddle): September 2022

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.maddiesfund.org/we-foster-challenge.htm

Online Event - 3/8/22 - Veterinary Leadership Conference presentation with Dr. Mariea Estrada - BlackDVM Network
2022-03-08 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Dr. Mariea Ross-Estrada, the winner of The AVMA Early Career Opportunities $1000 scholarship, represented BlackDVM Network at the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference in Chicago, IL. Dr. Ross-Estrada is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Small Animal Primary Care at North Carolina State University. She’ll be sharing the knowledge and insights she received from this conference.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.blackdvmnetwork.com/event-details/veterinary-leadership-conference-presentation-with-dr-mariea-estrada

Online Event - 3/14/22 - BIPOC-Led Organization Grant Application Period Opens - Maddie's Fund
2022-03-14 | Virtual
Maddie’s Fund is introducing a new grant opportunity to support the operations of U.S.-based Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)-led government agencies or nonprofit animal welfare or veterinary medicine organizations. Our focus is on organizations who primarily deal with dogs and/or cats and/or their people. Please reach out to us at 925.310.5450 or grants@maddiesfund.org if you have any questions about your eligibility.
This $1 million grant opportunity is intended to provide operating support to qualifying organizations. Grants will range from $5,000 to $50,000 depending on community size, organization size and demographics and impact the organization has in their community.
To be eligible for this grant, your organization must:
– Be a U.S.-based government or non-profit animal welfare or veterinary medicine organization who focuses on dogs and/or cats and whose head of organization (Executive Director, President, etc.) is BIPOC.
– Be current on Maddie’s Fund grant reporting, if you’ve received a grant from us in the past.
– Be an active participant in Shelter Animals Count, if applicable to your organization (If approved for a grant, you agree to join the Maddie’s Fund Coalition in Shelter Animals Count).
– Submit a completed report through the Maddie’s Fund Grants Portal. Incomplete applications may not be reviewed.
To Apply
Applications will be accepted Monday, March 14, 2022 at 12:01am PT through Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 5pm PT.
To apply, you’ll need to fill out the application in the Maddie’s Fund Grants Portal. If this is your first time accessing our grants portal, you’ll need to create an account by clicking ‘New User?’ on the login page. Please note that the login information used for the Grants Portal is different than what is used to access Maddie’s Pet Forum and Maddie’s University.
You can prepare your answers before the application window opens by reviewing the attached sample application or in the related links section of the Grants Portal. This sample is provided for reference only and questions are subject to change. To apply for this grant, you must do so through the Maddie’s Fund Grants Portal.
If you have any questions about this grant opportunity, our application or our grants portal, please contact us at 925.310.5450 or grants@maddiesfund.org.
WEBSITE LINK: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=eca56d01-1a28-42d5-bdda-3c98a2fed91b&CommunityKey=afce7f7a-fd5a-431e-9f2a-aaedc46a03d6&Home=%2fevents%2fcalendar

Online Event - 3/23/22 - Indigenous Community Advocates - CARE
2022-03-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Indigenous Community Advocates – Come hear their stories! Join our Marilou Chanrasmi, CARE Center leader in the Northern Tier facilitate an open circle of sharing amongst her friends and partners. Come and meet Awanook, Cassie, Shirley, Summer and Lara who are all doing amazing things to bring people and animals together.
You must register ahead to receive the Free link to view.
WEBSITE LINK: https://fb.me/e/2eNCYpuin

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 | 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
