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SUMMARY:Online Event - 5/22/25 - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection: Socializing Puppies with Dr. Karen Overall - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:What do we mean when we recommend that puppies are ‘socialized’? Is there a role for mom in this? What about the home or environment into which the dog is born? Are the recommendations the same for puppies adopted young and older pups? When should puppies be adopted? What about pups that have some early trauma or neglect? What can we fix and what can we prevent? This webcast will review each of these issues\, identify factors to which we should pay more attention\, and discuss when interventions may help and what those could be. \nRegister here: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration \nOur speaker is Dr. Karen Overall\, BA\, MA\, VMD\, PhD\, DACVB\, Professor of Behavioural Medicine at Atlantic Veterinary College\, University of Prince Edward Island. Dr. Overall did her residency training in veterinary behavioural medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviourists (DACVB). She is a Professor of Behavioural Medicine at Atlantic Veterinary College\, UPEI where she created the clinical\, didactic and research program which trains veterinary students\, residents\, and graduate students. \nDr. Overall lectures at meetings and veterinary schools world-wide and consults internationally with governments\, NGOs and working dog and welfare organizations. She is the author of hundreds of scholarly publications\, textbook chapters\, commentaries\, et cetera and the texts Clinical Behavioural Medicine for Small Animals (1997; Elsevier) and Manual of Clinical Behavioural Medicine for Dogs and Cats (2013; Elsevier) and of the DVD\, Humane Behavioural Care for Dogs: Problem Prevention and Treatment (2013; Elsevier). She is the editor-in-chief for Journal of Veterinary Behaviour: Clinical Applications and Research (Elsevier). \nDr. Overall has been named the North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC) Small Animal Speaker of the Year and was named one of the The Bark’s 100 Best and Brightest – Bark Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the dog world over the past 25 years. \nHer research interests include psychopharmacological treatments of anxiety and new drug development\, behavioural genetics of anxiety disorders\, and effects of early trauma on the behavioural development and later behavioural pathology of kittens and puppies. \nWho should join: Animal welfare staff and volunteers who are interested in dog and cat behavior\, and everyone who works to keep pets out of shelters and in homes. \nYou only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration \nCan’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting. \nAll recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum – https://maddies.fund/monthlybehaviorconnectionMPF \nMaddie’s Fund does not share registration information. \nThe opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-fourth-thursdays-maddies-monthly-behavior-connection-maddies-fund-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
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SUMMARY:Online Event - Fourth Thursdays - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior – supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month\, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group\, such as behavior medications\, modifying animal behavior\, assessing and improving animal welfare\, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats. \nWho should join: Animal welfare staff and volunteers who are interested in dog and cat behavior\, and everyone who works to keep pets out of shelters and in homes. \nYou only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration \nCan’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting. \nAll recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum – https://maddies.fund/monthlybehaviorconnectionMPF \nMaddie’s Fund does not share registration information. \nThe opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-fourth-thursdays-maddies-monthly-behavior-connection-maddies-fund/2025-05-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 6/3/25 - All Call: Community-Centered Field Services and Animal Control in Action - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:Now\, more than ever\, it’s crucial to engage all members of our communities. Starting February 18\, Partnering for Pets: A Multicultural Community of Practice\, is coming to the All Call to strengthen our capacity to do just that. \nAre you passionate about increasing adoptions\, foster\, return to home\, and keeping more pets and people together? Do you want to learn and share practical strategies for building relationships with diverse communities? This community is for you! \nJune 3 Topic: Community-Centered Field Services and Animal Control in Action \nAt the next community of practice at the All Call\, we’re welcoming Dr. Christina Avila (City of Perris)\, April Stevenson (City of Rancho Cordova)\, and Samantha McKain (City of Rancho Cordova) for a discussion focused on progressive and culturally responsive field services and animal control practices. \nThe All Call will provide a space for learning\, sharing\, and networking with colleagues dedicated to building stronger connections with all segments of their communities. You’ll hear how California shelters are advancing culturally-responsive programming and building bridges to decrease length of stay and increase positive outcomes for animals\, as well as the shelter staff and community members who care for them. \nAbout the All Call \nThe All Call is a twice-monthly\, California community call for animal well-being professionals that occurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community\, programs that keep pets with their people\, industry trends\, research studies\, as well as the hard stuff\, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations\, storytelling\, open discussion\, and Q&A time. \nThe All Call is hosted by the California for All Animals team\, Nadia Oseguera-Ramón\, Ivy Ruiz\, and Allison Cardona. You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-1st-and-3rd-tuesdays-all-call-california-for-all-animals-21/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T120000
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 6/5/25 - Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection: Homeward Hound - Bringing Home Your New Dog - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:From environmental changes to grief and loss\, Chancel’s presentation explores how emotional readiness\, health\, and home setup play crucial roles in a successful transition. She’ll challenge the often-cited “3-3-3 rule\,” examine how unresolved health conditions can mimic or worsen behavioral problems\, and discuss practical tools for managing stress\, building trust\, and setting dogs up for success. Topics include behavior management\, crate/confinement training\, enrichment\, multi-dog dynamics\, and what to expect emotionally during the early days of fostering or adopting. \nGuest Speaker: Chancel Siebuhr\, Animal Care & Behavior Manager\, PAWS of Coronado \nAbout Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection:\nJoin us on the first Thursday of every month to discuss successful foster innovations and programs\, collaborate with others in the field\, answer questions and talk through complex foster-related issues. \nWho should join: Foster managers\, coordinators\, volunteers and any staff who are interested in learning about what’s working in foster programs. \nYou only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration \nCan’t attend live?  Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting. \nAll recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://maddies.fund/monthlyfosterconnectionMPF \nMaddie’s Fund does not share registration information. \nThe opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-first-thursdays-maddies-monthly-foster-connection-maddies-fund-8-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20250528T231750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T231750Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 6/11/25 - Best Friends Shelter Medicine Monthly Webinar - Best Friends
DESCRIPTION:The National Shelter Medicine team with Best Friends Animal Society hosts monthly webinars on various medical related topics for animal shelters. \nThis month’s webinar is about Infectious Disease Outbreak Management. \nAll are welcome to attend this month or any of our webinars held monthly. Attendees register only once and can then attend any of the monthly webinars afterwards. \nFor more info and to register click here. 
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-6-11-25-best-friends-shelter-medicine-monthly-webinar-best-friends/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20250602T195003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T195003Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event – 6/14/25 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors\, preparations for trapping\, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once)\, feeding\, providing winter shelter\, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format\, extensive handouts\, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate after taking a short quiz and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Neighborhood Cats. \nSession duration is 2.5 hours\, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session. \n$10 Fee \nRegistration Link
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-6-14-25-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-community-cats-podcast-small-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20240108T183300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T180708Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 1st Tuesdays - All Call - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:The All Call is a twice-monthly\, California community call for animal well-being professionals. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community\, programs that keep pets with their people\, industry trends\, research studies\, as well as the hard stuff\, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations\, storytelling\, open discussion\, and Q&A time. \nThe All Call is hosted by the California for All Animals team\, Nadia Oseguera-Ramón\, Ivy Ruiz\, and Allison Cardona.  You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. Find past call resources and recordings\, including the recent Multicultural Engagement Community of Practice series\, at the Cal for All Animals website. \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-1st-and-3rd-tuesdays-all-call-california-for-all-animals/2025-06-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20250605T155831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T155906Z
UID:10004916-1750161600-1750165200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 6/17/25 - All Call: Access to Care Veterinary Partnerships - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:Now\, more than ever\, it’s crucial to engage all members of our communities. Starting February 18\, Partnering for Pets: A Multicultural Community of Practice\, is coming to the All Call to strengthen our capacity to do just that. \nAre you passionate about increasing adoptions\, foster\, return to home\, and keeping more pets and people together? Do you want to learn and share practical strategies for building relationships with diverse communities? This community is for you! \nJune 17 Topic: Access to Care Veterinary Partnerships \nAt the next call on June 17 at 12 p.m. PT\, Jessica Lopez (Executive Director/Founder\, The Paw Mission)\, Ivonne Valdez (RVT/Community Programs Manager\, The Paw Mission)\, and Kristine Watson (Director\, City of San Bernardino Animal Services) will share how their access to veterinary care partnership is powering more support for animals and community members. \nThe All Call will provide a space for learning\, sharing\, and networking with colleagues dedicated to building stronger connections with all segments of their communities. You’ll hear how California shelters are advancing culturally-responsive programming and building bridges to decrease length of stay and increase positive outcomes for animals\, as well as the shelter staff and community members who care for them. \nAbout the All Call \nThe All Call is a twice-monthly\, California community call for animal well-being professionals that occurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community\, programs that keep pets with their people\, industry trends\, research studies\, as well as the hard stuff\, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations\, storytelling\, open discussion\, and Q&A time. \nThe All Call is hosted by the California for All Animals team\, Nadia Oseguera-Ramón\, Ivy Ruiz\, and Allison Cardona. You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-1st-and-3rd-tuesdays-all-call-california-for-all-animals-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250624T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250624T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20250616T201749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T201749Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 6/24/25 - MCVMA's Community Connections: DEI is dying\, but was it ever enough? - MCVMA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation centering on higher education pivoting away from “DEI” language and official programming and how to stay resilient in this changing world. We’ll also discuss DEI in institutions — was it ever really there? \nPlease note: registration is capped at 20 participants. Registration will close 1 hour before the start time. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list\, email us at info@mcvma.org. \nAll attendees must accept the Group Participation Requirements:\n1. This group is intended to support BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color) in the veterinary field\, their allies\, and those looking to become allies. Veterinary professionals (vets\, techs\, assistants\, practice managers/owners\, researchers\, inspectors\, etc.) and students are welcome. \n2. Be Respectful and Courteous\nWe’re all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Let’s treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural\, but respect is required. \n3. No Hate Speech or Bullying\nBullying of any kind isn’t allowed\, and degrading comments about things like race\, ethnicity\, religion\, culture\, age\, weight\, sexual orientation\, gender or identity will not be tolerated. \n4. No Commercial Advertising\, Spam\, Irrelevant Comments \n5. Respect Everyone’s Privacy\nNo space is truly “safe” but we aim to make this space “safer” and welcoming. Being part of this group requires mutual trust. Authentic\, expressive discussions make groups great\, but may also be sensitive and private. Participants may share as little or as much as they’d like\, and we advise all to assess the benefits and risks of their participation. We ask that all participants keep discussions and stories shared in the group confidential. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/j4Y4o_xzQPGv-gfHCwIWdA#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-6-24-25-mcvmas-community-connections-dei-is-dying-but-was-it-ever-enough-mcvma/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20250527T222239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T222240Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 6/26/25 - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection: Leadership through Lifesaving and Euthanasia Process - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Difficult lifesaving decisions can divide an organization and jeopardize team spirit. Strong leadership is essential to navigate these decisions and gain buy-in from staff and volunteers. At Cincinnati Animal CARE\, they have found a way to bring their team along and allow them to become part of the process from beginning to end. Through transparency\, open lines of communication\, clear action items\, and an “everyone’s welcome” attitude\, they have developed a supportive and respectful culture that has resulted in a 95% live release rate since 2020\, even as a municipal shelter with more than 4\,000 dogs and 4\,000 cats arriving each year. The buy-in from staff\, volunteers\, and foster caregivers has resulted in more efficiency from a more united team. The CAC team is now focused on lifesaving rather than criticizing and fighting. This presentation will look at how they developed their culture even when decisions are difficult. \nGuest Speaker: Meaghan Colville \nJoin us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior – supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month\, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group\, such as behavior medications\, modifying animal behavior\, assessing and improving animal welfare\, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats. \nWho should join: Animal welfare staff and volunteers who are interested in dog and cat behavior\, and everyone who works to keep pets out of shelters and in homes. \nYou only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration \nCan’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting. \nAll recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum – https://maddies.fund/monthlybehaviorconnectionMPF \nMaddie’s Fund does not share registration information. \nThe opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-fourth-thursdays-maddies-monthly-behavior-connection-maddies-fund-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20240322T230337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T193149Z
UID:10006015-1751112000-1751115600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - Fourth Thursdays - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior – supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month\, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group\, such as behavior medications\, modifying animal behavior\, assessing and improving animal welfare\, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats. \nWho should join: Animal welfare staff and volunteers who are interested in dog and cat behavior\, and everyone who works to keep pets out of shelters and in homes. \nYou only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration \nCan’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting. \nAll recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum – https://maddies.fund/monthlybehaviorconnectionMPF \nMaddie’s Fund does not share registration information. \nThe opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-fourth-thursdays-maddies-monthly-behavior-connection-maddies-fund/2025-06-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250701T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250701T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20250623T204533Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 7/1/25 - All Call: More Effective Customer Care - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:Now\, more than ever\, it’s crucial to engage all members of our communities. Starting February 18\, Partnering for Pets: A Multicultural Community of Practice\, is coming to the All Call to strengthen our capacity to do just that. \nAre you passionate about increasing adoptions\, foster\, return to home\, and keeping more pets and people together? Do you want to learn and share practical strategies for building relationships with diverse communities? This community is for you! \nJuly 1 Topic: More Effective Customer Care \nDon’t miss the final Multicultural Engagement Community of Practice session at the All Call! Diana Cruz-Rivas (Director and Board Secretary) and Deisy Melero (Caseworker\, Disaster Relief Program) will discuss HEART L.A.’s culturally-responsive approach to customer care and interaction. \nAccess Part 1 and Part 2 of Heart L.A.’s previous presentation\, Housing Rights for People with Emotional Support Animals**\,** and invite your client-facing team members to join the call at 12 p.m. PT on July 1. \nThe All Call will provide a space for learning\, sharing\, and networking with colleagues dedicated to building stronger connections with all segments of their communities. You’ll hear how California shelters are advancing culturally-responsive programming and building bridges to decrease length of stay and increase positive outcomes for animals\, as well as the shelter staff and community members who care for them. \nAbout the All Call \nThe All Call is a twice-monthly\, California community call for animal well-being professionals that occurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community\, programs that keep pets with their people\, industry trends\, research studies\, as well as the hard stuff\, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations\, storytelling\, open discussion\, and Q&A time. \nThe All Call is hosted by the California for All Animals team\, Nadia Oseguera-Ramón\, Ivy Ruiz\, and Allison Cardona. You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-7-1-25-all-call-more-effective-customer-care-california-for-all-animals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250703T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250703T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20250630T154856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T154915Z
UID:10005282-1751544000-1751547600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 7/3/25 - Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection: Behind the Bark: What Foster Feedback Can Teach Any Program - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:When fosters speak up\, we sometimes default to extremes: either it’s just “one unhappy person\,” or it’s a sign the whole program is broken beyond repair. But the truth about how fosters experience your program lives in the gaps between assumptions and reality. In this talk\, we’ll explore how LifeLine Animal Project developed\, launched\, and analyzed a foster experience survey to uncover hidden trends\, validate unspoken concerns\, and turn raw feedback into rapid\, strategic improvements. Whether you lead a large shelter or a volunteer-based rescue program\, the lessons behind the data can help you strengthen your foundation\, one honest answer at a time. \nGuest Speaker: Daisy Navin\, Foster Programs Manager\, LifeLine Animal Project \nDaisy Navin is the Foster Programs Manager at LifeLine Animal Project\, where she oversees foster program development strategy across three Atlanta shelters\, including two high-intake municipal facilities. She helped grow LifeLine’s foster program into one of the largest in the country\, which placed over 13\,000 animals into foster homes 2024. Daisy is passionate about low-barrier fostering\, matchmaking\, foster relations\, and turning everyday insights into meaningful change. She’s presented with Maddie’s Fund on foster onboarding and loves collaborating with other shelters to troubleshoot\, innovate\, and share life-saving ideas. Her work focuses around one question: what do\nfosters need to keep saying yes?\n\nAbout Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection:\nJoin us on the first Thursday of every month to discuss successful foster innovations and programs\, collaborate with others in the field\, answer questions and talk through complex foster-related issues. \nWho should join: Foster managers\, coordinators\, volunteers and any staff who are interested in learning about what’s working in foster programs. \nYou only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration \nCan’t attend live?  Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting. \nAll recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://maddies.fund/monthlyfosterconnectionMPF \nMaddie’s Fund does not share registration information. \nThe opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-first-thursdays-maddies-monthly-foster-connection-maddies-fund-8-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20250623T175404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T175404Z
UID:10005891-1752066000-1752069600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 7/9/25 - Quick Snips and Quality Care; HQHVSN Updates - Best Friends
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar we’ll dive into updates in HQHVSN and learn to streamline operations without compromising care. Discover how to enhance patient safety\, patient welfare\, and staff well-being\, all while maximizing your impact! \nPresented by: Dr. Erin Katribe\, DVM\, DABVP (Shelter Medicine) and Melanie Lyons\, LVT from the National Shelter Medicine team with Best Friends Animal Society \nWEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/4717437859110/WN_iRsWQsmFS4aikwy3tfGwsg#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-7-9-25-quick-snips-and-quality-care-hqhvsn-updates-best-friends/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T174500
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20250609T224717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T224804Z
UID:10005619-1752080400-1752083100@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - Monthly - Journey You Own Meditation Gathering - JYO
DESCRIPTION:Create a shared\, supportive space to explore grounding practices. \nThe guided meditations happen every month and typically run 30-45 minutes. All are welcome to these very low-key sessions\, with videos on or off\, whatever feels most comfortable to you. No speaking is necessary unless you’d like to share at the end of the session. \nAttendees register once and can attend any of the monthly meditation dates. Don’t forget to add the dates to your calendar to ensure you don’t miss out on any sessions. \nAbout the Host \nJyothi Robertson is a student of meditation practice for 40+ years and trauma-sensitive grounding practices formally for the past three years. She was raised by parents who practice meditation and lead spiritual teachings for members of their Indian community. She began pursuing her own formal exploration of spirituality as an anthropology major at Princeton University and conducted fieldwork for her thesis while living at an ashram (spiritual center) in India in 1996. As a veterinarian\, she is interested in highlighting the spiritual connection between all living beings. \nJyothi has completed certifications in trauma-sensitive mindfulness\, advanced trauma-sensitive meditation\, deep listening\, DEI\, and since 2019\, has been receiving training in Buddhist meditation practices and philosophy. As a student learning meditation\, she is interested in exploring these practices with others in community. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://jyo.world/meditation-gathering/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-monthly-journey-you-own-meditation-gathering-jyo-2-2/2025-07-09/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20250609T222244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T223514Z
UID:10005873-1752573600-1752579000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 7/15/25 to 7/17/25 - The Leadership Summit - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:Does your organization have a culture of learning and growth? \nThe Leadership Summit is a can’t-miss virtual professional development event for animal welfare leaders who want to boost their own skills and inspire their team members to flourish. Each day features a keynote\, followed by a roundtable discussion\, and then small group conversations. \n1pm – 2:30 pm ET\, daily\, Tuesday\, July 15 – Thursday\, July 17 \nDaily Topic & Keynote Speaker\nJuly 15 – Self-Care and Peer Support for Leaders | Jessica Dolce\nJuly 16 – Building Trust in Animal Welfare | Jasmin Robinson & Maria Morukian\nJuly 17 – Strategic Thinking and Balancing Priorities | Dorie Clark \nWEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/leadership-summit
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-7-15-25-to-7-17-25-the-leadership-summit-the-aawa/2025-07-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20250707T180155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T165305Z
UID:10004917-1752580800-1752584400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 7/15/25 - All Call - Shelter Solidarity: Supporting People\, Pets and Communities During ICE Actions - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the last call before our August break! \nJoin us on July 15 at 12 p.m. PT as we explore how mass family separations are impacting our work\, and how we can take action together. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is disrupting the safety and stability of our communities by targeting our neighbors and co-workers. When individuals face unexpected detention or move out of the U.S. to seek sanctuary\, pets are often surrendered—and people become less likely to engage with organizations requiring identification for adoptions\, RTO\, or  volunteer work. As ICE drives distrust\, engagement with vaccination\, spay/neuter clinics or other community events may drop. \nPanelists will offer unique perspectives and practical strategies for supporting families and pets in our communities. This critical conversation will help us understand the changing landscape and develop responsive approaches so that we can act with care instead of fear\, and protect each other. \nPanelists: \n\nAlessandra Navidad (Arizona Animal Welfare League)\nRuby Montana (Bridge Pups Rescue)\nKi (Community Organizer\, Los Angeles)\n\nFind past call resources and recordings\, including the recent Multicultural Engagement Community of Practice series\, at the Cal for All Animals website. \nThe All Call is a California community call for animal well-being professionals. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community\, programs that keep pets with their people\, industry trends\, research studies\, as well as the hard stuff\, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations\, storytelling\, open discussion\, and Q&A time. \nThe All Call is hosted by the California for All Animals team\, Nadia Oseguera-Ramón\, Ivy Ruiz\, and Allison Cardona.  You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-1st-and-3rd-tuesdays-all-call-california-for-all-animals-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20250609T222244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T223514Z
UID:10005874-1752660000-1752665400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 7/15/25 to 7/17/25 - The Leadership Summit - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:Does your organization have a culture of learning and growth? \nThe Leadership Summit is a can’t-miss virtual professional development event for animal welfare leaders who want to boost their own skills and inspire their team members to flourish. Each day features a keynote\, followed by a roundtable discussion\, and then small group conversations. \n1pm – 2:30 pm ET\, daily\, Tuesday\, July 15 – Thursday\, July 17 \nDaily Topic & Keynote Speaker\nJuly 15 – Self-Care and Peer Support for Leaders | Jessica Dolce\nJuly 16 – Building Trust in Animal Welfare | Jasmin Robinson & Maria Morukian\nJuly 17 – Strategic Thinking and Balancing Priorities | Dorie Clark \nWEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/leadership-summit
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-7-15-25-to-7-17-25-the-leadership-summit-the-aawa/2025-07-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20250609T222244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T223514Z
UID:10005875-1752746400-1752751800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 7/15/25 to 7/17/25 - The Leadership Summit - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:Does your organization have a culture of learning and growth? \nThe Leadership Summit is a can’t-miss virtual professional development event for animal welfare leaders who want to boost their own skills and inspire their team members to flourish. Each day features a keynote\, followed by a roundtable discussion\, and then small group conversations. \n1pm – 2:30 pm ET\, daily\, Tuesday\, July 15 – Thursday\, July 17 \nDaily Topic & Keynote Speaker\nJuly 15 – Self-Care and Peer Support for Leaders | Jessica Dolce\nJuly 16 – Building Trust in Animal Welfare | Jasmin Robinson & Maria Morukian\nJuly 17 – Strategic Thinking and Balancing Priorities | Dorie Clark \nWEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/leadership-summit
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-7-15-25-to-7-17-25-the-leadership-summit-the-aawa/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20250630T170615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T170615Z
UID:10005905-1752908400-1752933600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 7/19/25 - 2025 Online Feline Leukemia Day - Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:The Community Cats Podcast in partnership with the Tompkins Foundation for FeLV Advocacy will once again host the highly anticipated Online Feline Leukemia Day. This one-day event is dedicated exclusively to supporting cats affected by feline leukemia virus (FeLV)\, a retrovirus that impacts a cat’s immune system and makes them more vulnerable to illness. Although FeLV is often misunderstood\, many cats with the virus can live fulfilling\, happy lives with proper care and support. \nDesigned for animal shelter staff\, veterinarians\, caregivers\, and pet parents who care for these special kitties\, the event will offer insights into the latest advancements in FeLV treatment and diagnosis\, along with best practices for managing FeLV-positive cats in shelter settings. \nSessions will cover critical topics\, including approaches to reduce virus transmission\, ways to create enriching environments that enhance the well-being of FeLV-positive cats\, and effective strategies for educating the public on FeLV misconceptions and care. Expert speakers from across the animal welfare community will provide practical strategies and answer questions\, equipping attendees with the knowledge needed to make a meaningful difference for cats with FeLV. This event is an invaluable opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and connect with others committed to improving the lives of FeLV-positive cats. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2025-online-feline-leukemia-day-conference/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-7-19-25-2025-online-feline-leukemia-day-community-cats-podcast-small-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Conference,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20250714T203808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T203808Z
UID:10005986-1753174800-1753196400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 7/22/25 to 7/24/25 - Pacific Animal Control/Service Officer Virtual Summit - Best Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a transformative three-day virtual summit tailored specifically for animal control/service officers and dispatch in the Pacific Region. This summit aims to equip officers with advanced skills\, innovative strategies\, and a supportive network to enhance community engagement and animal welfare outcomes. \nSummit Highlights: \n– Advanced Field Techniques: Delve into topics like “Beyond the Scanner: Advanced Return to Home in the Field” and “Intake Diversion in the Field” to refine your on-the-ground approaches. \n– Community Engagement: Explore “Community Oriented Approaches” while helping identify your biases\, and “Community Cat Conflict Mitigation” to foster stronger community relations and proactive solutions. \n– Operational Excellence: Sessions on “Strategic Field Operations”\, “Understanding your Ordinances” and “Lifesaving Dispatch” will provide insights into effective and lawful practices. \n– Wellness and Resilience: Address the importance of mental well-being in the field with a dedicated session on compassion fatigue and resilience-building. \n– Interactive Learning: Participate in facilitated roundtables and case studies to share experiences\, challenges\, and solutions with peers. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/1817504495481/WN_NVwdoTviQOC9mIUGxljwSA#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-7-22-25-to-7-24-25-pacific-animal-control-service-officer-virtual-summit-best-friends/2025-07-22/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Conference,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20250714T203808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T203808Z
UID:10005987-1753261200-1753282800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 7/22/25 to 7/24/25 - Pacific Animal Control/Service Officer Virtual Summit - Best Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a transformative three-day virtual summit tailored specifically for animal control/service officers and dispatch in the Pacific Region. This summit aims to equip officers with advanced skills\, innovative strategies\, and a supportive network to enhance community engagement and animal welfare outcomes. \nSummit Highlights: \n– Advanced Field Techniques: Delve into topics like “Beyond the Scanner: Advanced Return to Home in the Field” and “Intake Diversion in the Field” to refine your on-the-ground approaches. \n– Community Engagement: Explore “Community Oriented Approaches” while helping identify your biases\, and “Community Cat Conflict Mitigation” to foster stronger community relations and proactive solutions. \n– Operational Excellence: Sessions on “Strategic Field Operations”\, “Understanding your Ordinances” and “Lifesaving Dispatch” will provide insights into effective and lawful practices. \n– Wellness and Resilience: Address the importance of mental well-being in the field with a dedicated session on compassion fatigue and resilience-building. \n– Interactive Learning: Participate in facilitated roundtables and case studies to share experiences\, challenges\, and solutions with peers. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/1817504495481/WN_NVwdoTviQOC9mIUGxljwSA#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-7-22-25-to-7-24-25-pacific-animal-control-service-officer-virtual-summit-best-friends/2025-07-23/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Conference,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20250714T203808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T203808Z
UID:10005988-1753347600-1753369200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 7/22/25 to 7/24/25 - Pacific Animal Control/Service Officer Virtual Summit - Best Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a transformative three-day virtual summit tailored specifically for animal control/service officers and dispatch in the Pacific Region. This summit aims to equip officers with advanced skills\, innovative strategies\, and a supportive network to enhance community engagement and animal welfare outcomes. \nSummit Highlights: \n– Advanced Field Techniques: Delve into topics like “Beyond the Scanner: Advanced Return to Home in the Field” and “Intake Diversion in the Field” to refine your on-the-ground approaches. \n– Community Engagement: Explore “Community Oriented Approaches” while helping identify your biases\, and “Community Cat Conflict Mitigation” to foster stronger community relations and proactive solutions. \n– Operational Excellence: Sessions on “Strategic Field Operations”\, “Understanding your Ordinances” and “Lifesaving Dispatch” will provide insights into effective and lawful practices. \n– Wellness and Resilience: Address the importance of mental well-being in the field with a dedicated session on compassion fatigue and resilience-building. \n– Interactive Learning: Participate in facilitated roundtables and case studies to share experiences\, challenges\, and solutions with peers. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/1817504495481/WN_NVwdoTviQOC9mIUGxljwSA#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-7-22-25-to-7-24-25-pacific-animal-control-service-officer-virtual-summit-best-friends/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Conference,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20250630T155113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T155139Z
UID:10005147-1753358400-1753362000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 7/24/25 - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection: Accomplishing the Goal of Successful Outcomes - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Accomplishing the Goal of Successful Outcomes: Animal Behavior\, De-escalation Techniques\, & What Happens when they Leave our Care \nIn this talk\, Dr. Carley Faughn will focus on behavioral outcomes for cats and dogs\, with an emphasis on large dogs but relevant to all animals. How do you communicate behavior challenges to potential fosters and/or adopters? How does your team discuss these challenges among themselves? How does your team work to de-escalate conversations with potential fosters/adopters as well as the community? What happens once an animal leaves your shelter that has behavior challenges? Dr. Faughn will share tips for all of these questions\, with real life examples from 20+ years of experience in animal welfare. Meaningful goals are to keep pets and families safe\, together\, and happy. In this talk\, you will learn ways to accomplish increased lifesaving within your shelter and next foregoing into community homes. Attendees will learn about:\n• Tips for safely getting dogs with behavior challenges into foster and ready for adoption with efficient timelines.\n• What you can do in and out of the shelter to capture and highlight animals’ fundamental qualities\n• Proven strategies for supporting animals with behavior concerns after adoption with a focus on follow-ups\, who should be involved in the follow-ups\, and ways to keep track of significant behavior information after dogs leave the shelter.\n• De-escalation techniques when communicating with distraught fosters\, adopters\, and the community\, as well as working with their own team members.\n• How to create a “Tip Sheet Template” to be individually designed for animals moving into foster care and/or adoptive homes \nGuest Speaker: Dr. Carley Faughn\, Outcomes & Behavior Manager at the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County \nAbout Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection: \nJoin us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior – supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month\, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group\, such as behavior medications\, modifying animal behavior\, assessing and improving animal welfare\, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats. \nWho should join: Animal welfare staff and volunteers who are interested in dog and cat behavior\, and everyone who works to keep pets out of shelters and in homes. \nYou only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration \nCan’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting. \nAll recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum – https://maddies.fund/monthlybehaviorconnectionMPF \nMaddie’s Fund does not share registration information. \nThe opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-fourth-thursdays-maddies-monthly-behavior-connection-maddies-fund-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20240322T230337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T193149Z
UID:10006016-1753704000-1753707600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - Fourth Thursdays - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior – supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month\, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group\, such as behavior medications\, modifying animal behavior\, assessing and improving animal welfare\, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats. \nWho should join: Animal welfare staff and volunteers who are interested in dog and cat behavior\, and everyone who works to keep pets out of shelters and in homes. \nYou only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration \nCan’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting. \nAll recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum – https://maddies.fund/monthlybehaviorconnectionMPF \nMaddie’s Fund does not share registration information. \nThe opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-fourth-thursdays-maddies-monthly-behavior-connection-maddies-fund/2025-07-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250729T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250729T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20250701T182105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T182105Z
UID:10005913-1753808400-1753812000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 7/29/25 - Caring for Each Other: What to do if ICE comes to your vet clinic - MCVMA and AAVMP
DESCRIPTION:In the current tumultuous political climate\, knowing our rights and caring for our communities is more important than ever. The increased abductions and deportations happening by Immigration and Customs Enforcement have been tearing apart families and communities. These deportations are targeting BIPOC\, primarily affecting Latinx and Asian-American communities. Veterinary medicine is not immune to the impacts. Our colleagues\, employees\, clients\, and patients can all be affected. Aside from the devastating human impacts\, pets could be separated from their family members with no warning or ability to plan for their care. This could lead to increased strain on shelters and rescues\, increase barriers to accessing veterinary care\, and lead to the loss of some of our most vulnerable veterinary colleagues. Knowing our rights can help us protect each other. \nJoin us for a live presentation by the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project\, hosted by the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association and the Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals: \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6317513410672/WN_2QsiDAgfQXypMQhisY3mVg
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-7-29-25-caring-for-each-other-what-to-do-if-ice-comes-to-your-vet-clinic-mcvma-and-aavmp/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 8/7/25 - Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection: Foundations of Dog Communication - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Reading dog body language and communicating effectively with our own behavior are practiced skills that we need to mindfully develop over time. Foster caregivers\, adopters and staff need to understand what the dog is telling them and also communicate their intentions to the dog. The goal is always for the human and the dog to be in agreement that “I’m into you!” Through this webcast\, you’ll recognize behaviors that suggest the dog is unsure\, and consider how to de-escalate the conversation to “I’m into you!” \nGuest Speaker: Devan Amundsen\, CPDT-KA CBCC-KA\, Principal\, Animal Welfare United \nAbout Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection:\nJoin us on the first Thursday of every month to discuss successful foster innovations and programs\, collaborate with others in the field\, answer questions and talk through complex foster-related issues. \nWho should join: Foster managers\, coordinators\, volunteers and any staff who are interested in learning about what’s working in foster programs. \nYou only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration \nCan’t attend live?  Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting. \nAll recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://maddies.fund/monthlyfosterconnectionMPF \nMaddie’s Fund does not share registration information. \nThe opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-first-thursdays-maddies-monthly-foster-connection-maddies-fund-8-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
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SUMMARY:Online Event – 8/7/25 – Live from the Ranch with Sarah Owings  – Karen Pryor Academy
DESCRIPTION:On Live from The Ranch\, Sarah Owings joins Ken Ramirez to demonstrate protected contact training\, which is invaluable for trainers working in a zoo\, dog trainers working with aggressive or fearful dogs\, and for many trainers who want a safe way to start working with large animals\, such as cows\, like Sarah. \nTune in on Thursday\, August 7\, at 1:00 pm (PT) for this free\, live broadcast with audience Q&A! \nWEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-8-7-25-live-from-the-ranch-with-sarah-owings-karen-pryor-academy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20250721T224905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T224915Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 8/7/25 - Prop 129: One Year Later - The Bridge Club
DESCRIPTION:It has been one year since the Veterinary Professional Associates (VPA) in Colorado was passed. The very controversial legislation has caused confusion\, stress and uncertainty for many. This conversation will discuss where it stands today\, what is happening and what is planned. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://thebridgeclub.com/event/prop-129-one-year-later/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-8-7-25-prop-129-one-year-later-the-bridge-club/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T174500
DTSTAMP:20260404T094250
CREATED:20250609T224717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T224804Z
UID:10005620-1755104400-1755107100@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - Monthly - Journey You Own Meditation Gathering - JYO
DESCRIPTION:Create a shared\, supportive space to explore grounding practices. \nThe guided meditations happen every month and typically run 30-45 minutes. All are welcome to these very low-key sessions\, with videos on or off\, whatever feels most comfortable to you. No speaking is necessary unless you’d like to share at the end of the session. \nAttendees register once and can attend any of the monthly meditation dates. Don’t forget to add the dates to your calendar to ensure you don’t miss out on any sessions. \nAbout the Host \nJyothi Robertson is a student of meditation practice for 40+ years and trauma-sensitive grounding practices formally for the past three years. She was raised by parents who practice meditation and lead spiritual teachings for members of their Indian community. She began pursuing her own formal exploration of spirituality as an anthropology major at Princeton University and conducted fieldwork for her thesis while living at an ashram (spiritual center) in India in 1996. As a veterinarian\, she is interested in highlighting the spiritual connection between all living beings. \nJyothi has completed certifications in trauma-sensitive mindfulness\, advanced trauma-sensitive meditation\, deep listening\, DEI\, and since 2019\, has been receiving training in Buddhist meditation practices and philosophy. As a student learning meditation\, she is interested in exploring these practices with others in community. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://jyo.world/meditation-gathering/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-monthly-journey-you-own-meditation-gathering-jyo-2-2/2025-08-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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