Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2023-02-16 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-02-23 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-03-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-03-09 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

Online Event - 2/22/23 - CARE Black History Month Series: The Hidden Influence of African Art on American Art and Culture - CARE
2023-02-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
James Evans will discuss the hidden influence of Black Arts, including visual, vocal and dance. The finale will feature a guest performance from celebrated soprano Adia Evans.
Panelists: Ernest Shaw, Adia Evans
About this series:
Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) is hosting our 3rd annual American Black History Month Series. This speaker series aims to raise $250,000 towards African American Veterinary Scholarships for students at Tuskegee’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
You must register ahead of the event to receive your registration link. While registration is FREE, we are asking everyone to contribute towards our Dr. Jodie G Blackwell Black Veterinary Scholarship fund.
Donate Here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LCQU48XS8TH4N
American Black History Month: The Dark shadows of American History were meant to suppress Black people. But, we have ascended and now rise to tell our own Stories. The shadows remain, but they also serve to illustrate our collective resilience.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpc-CgpjgoG9Eai8SVsfL1TVTFQ29U9j7d

Online Event – 3/2/23 – Live from the Ranch with Emma Parsons – Karen Pryor Academy
2023-03-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Tune into the next episode of Live from The Ranch to learn the ground-breaking Click to Calm method, tools, and techniques that award-winning author and behavior specialist Emma Parsons has used to help hundreds of her clients and their dogs. Join Ken Ramirez and Emma Parsons for this free virtual event with real-time training demos, audience Q&A, and more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Online Event - 3/14/23 - Spring 2023 Shelter Summit and Fast Tracks - Maddie's® Million Pet Challenge
2023-03-14 09:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
There’s a new, different, better experience coming to the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Learniverse, and it’s designed with your feedback, your busy schedules, and your big goals in mind. The Spring 2023 Shelter Summit and Fast Tracks will give you the opportunity to learn by doing, create the change you want to see, and go further together with your colleagues and the support of expert coaches.
Sometimes positive change happens in leaps, and sometimes it happens in strategic steps. The Spring 2023 Shelter Summit on March 14, 2023, will help you identify opportunities for both, no matter your shelter size or budget. Gather with expert coaches and peers in a half-day Shelter Summit to explore topics that meet your most urgent challenges and get a bird’s-eye view of where your shelter could go next.
Register for the Summit now to maximize your resources and set yourself and your shelter up to thrive during kitten season and beyond. The Shelter Summit will be recorded in case you can’t attend live and has been pre-approved for CAWA and NACA CE credit; RACE approval is pending.
Ready to make change happen? After the Summit, choose one or more Fast Tracks and start doing—with support!
Sprint from idea to implementation and ongoing improvement in eight weeks by connecting with coaches and fellow participants in four live sessions alternating with four optional office hours. Fast Track participation is open to everyone, no application needed.
Go from participant to pace-setter: Apply to run with an exclusive Track Pack.
Unlock dedicated coaching sessions and get the extra accountability, motivation, and inspiration you need to get the impact you want. Stay on track by advancing within a tight-knit group of shelters, working side-by-side with coaches to achieve your goals. Plus, we’ll spotlight your work so other track participants can learn from your challenges and successes along the way. You’ll cheer each other on, exchange experiences and ideas to turn setbacks into solutions, and measure progress together.
Track Pack spots are limited and participants will be selected using an application process; apply now! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a final deadline of March 31.
#ThankstoMaddie, participation in the Shelter Summit and Fast Tracks is absolutely free and everyone is welcome!
REGISTER NOW
WEBSITE LINK: http://www.sheltersummit.com

Online Event - 3/28/23 - PPG Shelter & Rescue Divisional Meetup -Shelter Cats and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy - PPG
2023-03-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Your Host – The PPG Shelter & Rescue Division
A casual presentation with live group chat and Q&A.
Informal, Fun & Educational Just For PPG Members
Location: Login to Zoom directly or watch this event live-streamed in the PPG Member Group on Facebook
Host: K Holden Svirsky
Guest: Zazie Todd
Title: Shelter Cats and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy.
Recorded: Yes this event is recorded and will be available in the PPG member area. It will also be live-streamed into the PPG member Group on Facebook
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5114073

Online Event – 4/6/23 – Live from the Ranch with Laura Monaco Torelli – Karen Pryor Academy
2023-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Tune into the next episode of Live from The Ranch to learn more about cooperative care with Laura Monaco Torelli. Join Ken Ramirez and Laura Monaco Torelli for this free virtual event with real time training demos, audience Q&A, and more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Online Event – 4/8/23 – Online Behavior Day – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2023-04-08 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join Community Cats Podcast on Saturday, April 8, 2023 for Online Behavior Day featuring:

Pam Johnson-Bennett, cat behavior consultant and author
Dr. Rachel Geller, animal behaviorist *Tabitha Kucera CCBC, KPA-CTP, and Fear-Free and Low-Stress Handling Certified Registered Veterinary Technician
Arden Moore, pet health and safety coach and Fear-Free Certified professional speaker

The team will offer a variety of workshops on common cat behavior issues and concerns, from vet visits and enrichment to litter box and multi-cat household issues, and how to set up a behavior program at your rescue or shelter.
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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2023-online-behavior-day/

Online Event - 4/11/23 - The Roundtable: Dog Breeds: Implications for Behavior, Adopter Expectations & Legislation - The AAWA
2023-04-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Researchers at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School studied the relationship between dog breed and behavior. Using their research as a kickoff point, a panel of experts will discuss the realities of identifying dog breeds, the expectations these IDs cause shelter staff and adopters to have, and implications for behavior, training, and legislation.
This discussion was originally conducted at The Fall Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement (2022) and the roundtable will continue the exploration of dog breed IDs.
The Roundtable Panel will be moderated by Marianne Luft, ASPCA:

Brittany Benesi, ASPCA
April Huntsman, CAWA, Adopt-a-Pet
Janis Bradley, National Canine Research Council
Kathleen Morrill, University of Massachusetts Medical School

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/RT-04-11-23

Online Event - 4/18/23 - The Roundtable: Ukraine Update with Greater Good Charities - The AAWA
2023-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
War has been devastating Ukraine for more than a year. Greater Good Charities has been on the ground in Europe this whole time, providing assistance to humanitarian and animal welfare partners. Join a moderated discussion with Greater Good Charities’ staff, to learn about what they’ve been doing to assist Ukrainians, refugees, and their pets. They will also explain their plans moving into Year Two.
Panelists:

Denise Bash, VP of Pet Programs, Disaster Response
Noah Horton, Chief Operating Officer
John Peaveler, Director of Field Operations, Pet Programs (Good Fix)

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/4-18-23

Online Event - 5/2/23 - Your PPG Shelter & Rescue Divisional Meetup - SFACC FETCH: Helping Long-term Shelter Dogs Thrive via Consistency and Enrichment - PPG
2023-05-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Location: Login to Zoom directly or watch this event live-streamed in the PPG Member Group on Facebook
Hosts: K Holden Svirsky & LT
Guest: Pauline Le and Jessica McEntee
A casual presentation with live group chat and Q&A. Informal, Fun & Educational Just For PPG Members
Location: Login to Zoom directly or watch this event live-streamed in the PPG Member Group on Facebook
Recorded: Yes, this event is recorded and will be available in the PPG member Group on Facebook.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5216805

Online Event – 5/4/23 – Live from the Ranch with Amber Quann – Karen Pryor Academy
2023-05-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Do you dream of dining out with your canine companion? Tune into the next episode of Live from The Ranch to learn about brewery and cafe manners for you and your dog with guest Amber Quann and Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer. Enjoy this free virtual event with real-time training demos, audience Q&A, and more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Online Event - 5/15/23 - Office Hours: Ask a Dog Trainer with Jen Biglan, KPA CTP - My Dog Is My Home
2023-05-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Office Hours give you an opportunity to ask questions and troubleshoot issues with an expert on a specific topic. Any dog training or behavior questions may be brought to this office hours session, and the intention is to help you workshop your concern as they relate to policies, procedures, and practices at your own emergency shelter or housing sites.
WEBSITE LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE2bXZBUqyaV2_zIwgmqO9fjue84IbLqMa__LOU2_mFmb1yA/viewform

Online Event - 5/16/23 - ASV Shelter Guidelines Re-Boot Camp - Association of Shelter Veterinarians
2023-05-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
In 2010 the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) published the first Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters which quickly became the gold standard in how to care for animals shelters and foster homes alike and in December 2022 the revised “Guidelines” were introduced. The Guidelines is understandably a comprehensive and lengthy document, yet many who can get value from it don’t have the time to read it in it entirety.
The ASV Shelter Guidelines Re-Boot Camp is a half day seminar geared to all workers in a foster based rescue or shelter to help make incorporating the Guidelines attainable for more organizations.
WEBSITE LINK: https://whova.com/portal/registration/asgs_202303/

Online Event - 6/6/23 - The Roundtable: Bottlenecks in Sheltering - Can Deferring Spay/Neuter Save More Lives? - The AAWA
2023-06-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The Association’s Roundtable series features leaders discussing emerging and critical issues in animal welfare.
Does your organization require spay/neuter for all animals prior to adoption? A panel of leaders will discuss how deferring spay/neuter surgeries until post adoption can alleviate crowding in shelters and save more lives. Discussion topics will include:
• How this program shift impacts shelter operations and outcomes for pets
• How to get staff, volunteer, and board buy-in on this lifesaving tactic
• Why PetSmart Charities is removing the spay/neuter requirement for in-store adoptable animals under 6-months
Join this roundtable to learn why your organization might consider deferring spay/neuter to post adoption as a lifesaving solution for burdened shelter populations.
The Roundtable Panel:

Rory Adams, Senior Manager, Adoption Initiatives, PetSmart Charities
Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DABVP, Fran Marino Distinguished Professor of Shelter Medicine Education at the University of Florida
Heidi Marston, Director, Pet Placement Initiatives, PetSmart Charities
Art Muñoz, Director of Animal Services, City of Garland, Texas

Moderated by Jim Tedford, CAWA, President & CEO, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
This roundtable has been approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/RT-snbottlenecks

Online Event - 6/8/23 - VCPR and other Telemedicine Legislative Updates - The Bridge Club
2023-06-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
VCPRs and Telemedicine have beome a divisive topic in Veterinary Medicine. The decision on what a practice can do, lies in the hands of legislators. Join us for the latest updates and what the changes mean moving forward.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/vcpr-and-other-telemedicine-legislative-updates

Online Event - 6/16/23 - Juneteenth Summit: Care Package - BlackDVM Network
2023-06-16 08:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
The second of our new quarterly summits, this Summit brings Care Package vibes and reminds us of how we can take care of ourselves! This is a celebration of Black excellence, with discussions around navigating the first 3 years as a veterinary professional. Open to the public! Free for members.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.blackdvmnetwork.com/event-details/juneteenth-summit-care-package

Online Event - 6/30/23 - Emerging Leaders Cohort Final Presentations - CalAnimals
2023-06-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
We are pleased to announce that this year’s Emerging Leaders cohort will be giving their final presentations on Friday, June 30th.
Please join us for the live webinar to check out what they’ve learned. The session will run from 12:00 to 3:00pm. If you can’t attend the whole thing, feel free to pop in! We’d love to have you.
Thinking about applying for next year’s program? This is a great way to get a sampling of the content that is covered.
A big, giant, huge THANK YOU to Maddie’s Fund, Michelson Found Animals, and Wallis Annenberg PetSpace for generously sponsoring this program.
This program is free for all participants!
June 30th, 2023
Emerging Leaders Final Presentation
12:00 – 3:00pm
Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qXbmJEYPTH2L_bOGkoj8Jg
Schedule of Events
12:00 to 12:10pm – Introductions and Welcome
12:10 to 12:35pm – “Preparing for Your Next Role”
12:35pm to 1:00pm – “Building and Maintaining an Effective Team: Workplace Culture, Staff Development”
1:00pm to 1:25pm – “Fundraising and Financial Management”
1:25pm-1:35pm – 10 minute break
1:35pm to 2:00pm – “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and Cultural Humility ”
2:00pm to 2:25pm – “Leading Change and Navigating Challenges
2:25pm to 2:50pm – “ Nonprofit vs. Government Shelters: Structure, Differences, Tips for Success, Working with Boards
2:50pm to 3:00pm – Final Comments and Wrap Up
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qXbmJEYPTH2L_bOGkoj8Jg

Online Event - 7/10/23 - YouTube LIVE: Vaccinology 101 - VETGirl
2023-07-10 10:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
The ABC’s of VAC’s!
In this complimentary, 30-minute VETgirl–Merck Animal Health YouTube LIVE event, Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM will review vaccine and immunology basics and the importance of vaccine handling. Improper storage or handling of vaccines could increase reactivity and/or decrease the vaccine’s safety. Tune in to understand the reasoning behind vaccine protocols that help promote the safety and efficacy of this life-saving prophylaxis!
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, this webinar is FREE to all! (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Basic, ELITE Trial or ELITE member to register for the live event)
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-10-2023-youtube-live-vaccinology-101/

Online Event - 7/13/23 - YouTube LIVE: Pancreatitis in Dogs: New Insights and Impacts on Clinical Practice - VETGirl
2023-07-13 09:30 - 10:00 | Virtual
Pancreatitis?
In this complimentary, 30-minute VETgirl–CEVA Animal Health YouTube LIVE event, Dr. Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS reviews the latest insights on pancreatitis in dogs. What has changed in our understanding of the etiology of pancreatitis, and how can we use this information to target treatments in this challenging disease? Tune in for treatment updates including what is PANOQUELL®-CA1 (fuzapladib sodium for injection) and how do we use it?
Thanks to sponsorship from Ceva Animal Health, this webinar is FREE to all! (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Basic, ELITE Trial or ELITE member to register for the live event)
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-13-2023-youtube-live-pancreatitis-in-dogs-new-insights-and-impacts-on-clinical-practice/

Online Event – 7/15/23 – Online Feline Leukemia Day – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2023-07-15 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The Community Cats Podcast is thrilled to announce that we will once again be holding our Online Feline Leukemia Day this year. Speakers from a wide range of fields from veterinarians to shelter specialists will bring you the latest information on Feline Leukemia studies, improvements in care, and suggestions to help you start and maintain policies and programs that will help you find homes for these special kitties.
Attend Online Feline Leukemia Day for FREE! Scholarships for this event are available and made possible by the Tompkins Foundation. Click here to apply!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2023-online-feline-leukemia-day/

Online Event - 8/17/23 - Boosting Positive Outcomes: Antidotes to Fear, Bias and Saviorism - California for All Animals
2023-08-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Intake is up, but so is innovation and positive disruption. In this series of four dynamic roundtable conversations, frontline workers leading change across California and the country will highlight collaborative approaches to removing barriers that come between people and pets and dish on creative solutions they’re implementing to ensure pets spend more nights at home, not in the shelter.
Pull up a seat and bring your questions for our panelists to discuss around the table on August 17, 24, 31 and September 7 from 9-10 a.m. PDT. Register for the series to attend live or access on-demand after each event, and visit www.californiaforallanimals.com/together to learn more about funding and resources available to California shelters working to keep and bring more #PetsAndPeopleTogether / #MascotasYPersonasJuntas.
August 17: Boosting Positive Outcomes: Antidotes to Fear, Bias and Saviorism
We want to place animals in loving homes, but strict outcomes policies and processes actually discourage awesome adopters or prevent animals from returning home, increasing length of stay; fear, anxiety and stress responses; and disease risk.
At this roundtable, we’re getting real and discussing how we can respond when barriers rooted in fear, bias, and saviorism creep into our systems, muck up our flowthrough, and keep animals waiting. What does it look like when practices and policies are built around love, fairness, and solidarity with our community and in support of our shared goals? Four organizations will explore how community-centered adoption initiatives have opened their doors and jumpstarted positive outcome cycles for animals and more positive, connection-driven cultures among shelter teams.
Panelists

Cole Wakefield (Good Shepherd Humane Society)
Caitlin Daly (SPCA of Erie)
Joy Smith (FieldHaven Feline Center)
Denise Woodside (SEAACA)

WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xEvcITQPSHale7-9mKFvLg

Online Event - 8/24/23 - Stronger Together: Honoring Community Wisdom with Authentic Engagement - California for All Animals
2023-08-24 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Intake is up, but so is innovation and positive disruption. In this series of four dynamic roundtable conversations, frontline workers leading change across California and the country will highlight collaborative approaches to removing barriers that come between people and pets and dish on creative solutions they’re implementing to ensure pets spend more nights at home, not in the shelter.
Pull up a seat and bring your questions for our panelists to discuss around the table on August 17, 24, 31 and September 7 from 9-10 a.m. PDT. Register for the series to attend live or access on-demand after each event, and visit www.californiaforallanimals.com/together to learn more about funding and resources available to California shelters working to keep and bring more #PetsAndPeopleTogether / #MascotasYPersonasJuntas.
August 24: Stronger Together: Honoring Community Wisdom with Authentic Engagement
What does it mean to be truly inclusive? To recognize community wisdom and strengths in order to build our collective capacity to keep and bring more pets and people together? Community is critical to our mission, and if we want to partner with community members and encourage collaboration through adoption, fostering, volunteering, and more, we must create an environment where people feel welcomed, heard and respected.
In this roundtable, we’re getting back to the basics of community engagement. Four organizations will discuss high-impact initiatives, from culturally competent translations to programming grounded in mutual respect and appreciation for the diversity of the human-animal bond.
Panelists

Meagan Cirivello (Humane Society of Sonoma County)
Luis Villa (City of Wasco Animal Services)
Miguel Ruelas (Patitas y Palabras Translation Services)
Christina Avila (City of Perris Animal Control)

WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xEvcITQPSHale7-9mKFvLg

Online Event - 8/30/23 - Raise Your Voice on Veterinary Education - The Bridge Club
2023-08-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
We want to hear from you about the state of veterinary education for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. We want your thoughts on what vetmed can do to innovate our academic and CE education, along with what is working and what needs to stop.
Our TBC+ community has shared they would like to have a real solutions based conversation about moving our educational efforts forward. So come with ideas and a beverage. This will be a fun, interactive conversation.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/raise-your-voice-on-veterinary-education

Online Event - 8/31/23 - Preserving Bonds and Preventing Intake with Barrier-Free Services - California for All Animals
2023-08-31 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Intake is up, but so is innovation and positive disruption. In this series of four dynamic roundtable conversations, frontline workers leading change across California and the country will highlight collaborative approaches to removing barriers that come between people and pets and dish on creative solutions they’re implementing to ensure pets spend more nights at home, not in the shelter.
Pull up a seat and bring your questions for our panelists to discuss around the table on August 17, 24, 31 and September 7 from 9-10 a.m. PDT. Register for the series to attend live or access on-demand after each event, and visit www.californiaforallanimals.com/together to learn more about funding and resources available to California shelters working to keep and bring more #PetsAndPeopleTogether / #MascotasYPersonasJuntas.
August 31: Preserving Bonds and Preventing Intake with Barrier-Free Services
What do families really need to keep their pets? How much of what we believe about why animals end up at our shelters is incomplete or based on oversimplified data? The reasons people surrender their pets are varied and often interwoven, and so are the alternative solutions that can help animals stay in their homes.
At this roundtable, we’re diving into accessible interventions that divert intake to keep more pets and people together and the processes for determining and delivering those services in a welcoming, judgment-free manner that ensures community members can reach the support they need when they need it: before the crisis.
Panelists

Lori Weise (Downtown Dog Rescue)
Rita Ortiz (Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter)
Donell Randolph (Friends of Oakland Animal Services)
Kristen Hassen (Outcomes Consulting)

WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xEvcITQPSHale7-9mKFvLg

Online Event - First Wednesday - The Journey You Own: A Deeper Dive Meeting Series - Maddie's Fund
2023-09-06 10:00 - 10:50 | Virtual
Are you ready to reignite your passion, reclaim your energy, and revolutionize your approach to work? It’s time to break free from the draining cycle of reactive responses and embrace a more dynamic and fulfilling path.
Discover practical strategies to create more space, incorporate contemplative practices into your life, and align personal values with your actions and activities, boosting your productivity while maintaining balance.
In this meeting series, Jyothi V. Robertson, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine) will guide you in exploring the concepts and practices covered in the Maddie’s University® course The Journey You Own: Practices for Wellbeing and Productivity https://maddies.fund/JourneyYouOwnMU
Participants may register once for all sessions and can attend any of the sessions. Each session is 50 minutes. The sessions will be recorded.
Meeting Dates and Times
Sep 6, 2023 10am PT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET
Oct 4, 2023 10am PT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET
Nov 1, 2023 10am PT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET
Dec 6, 2023 10am PT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET
Jan 3, 2024 10am PT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET
WEBSITE LINK: http://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvcuiqrzwiGdPFkVuHuwEgvV7i3OiO9HLq#/registration

Online Event - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays - Discover Your Best Life at Hatching Hour: Meaningful Conversations, Lasting Change - Hatching
2023-09-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Discover Your Best Life at Hatching Hour: Meaningful Conversations, Lasting Change! Looking to enrich your life, personally and professionally? Hatching Hour is your community. Our online gatherings serve up expert insights, compelling stories, and actionable wisdom to help you #LiveBetter and #WorkBetter.
Dive deep into transformative mindsets, tap in to your potential, and chart your journey towards a life filled with intention—all for free.
Elevate, inspire, transform. Start your next chapter with Hatching Hour. Your future self will thank you. Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrc-yrqTwoEtUp4AzxOVdkbn59y7qpspQm#/registration
About José Ocaño:
José Ocaño has spent more than 15 years working to preserve and support the human-animal bond. Self-awareness, personal accountability, and relationship cultivation have been foundational as Jose navigates his career and life outside of work. At his first job with one of the largest animal shelters in the Arizona, Jose learned the importance of developing emotional intelligence, communication, and people skills to build meaningful relationships that inspire and motivate people to work better together. In 2017, after a decade of working to transform that organization, Jose joined Best Friends Animal Society, a national nonprofit organization where he served as the first Senior Director of People and Culture.
At Best Friends, Jose was responsible for leading dynamic teams, including Human Resources, Learning and Staff Development, Employee Experience, and Organizational Culture initiatives, and served as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Leadership Team. Through collaboration, change, and innovative management, Jose and his team stewarded a workplace culture that was employee- and value-centric. These efforts positioned Best Friends to win multiple Top Workplace Awards since 2020.
In 2023, Jose launched Hatching, a company centered around helping people #LiveBetter and #WorkBetter. Hatching’s vision is to create a more peaceful world by helping people live with more compassion, gratitude, and self-worth. The goal of Hatching is to help people and organizations leverage their unique experiences and potential to make the workplace an environment where people can thrive. Jose believes that, together, we will make the world a better place by leading with intention, authenticity, and personal accountability.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrc-yrqTwoEtUp4AzxOVdkbn59y7qpspQm#/registration

Online Event - 9/7/23 - Winning the Fight to Reunite Pets and People - California for All Animals
2023-09-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Intake is up, but so is innovation and positive disruption. In this series of four dynamic roundtable conversations, frontline workers leading change across California and the country will highlight collaborative approaches to removing barriers that come between people and pets and dish on creative solutions they’re implementing to ensure pets spend more nights at home, not in the shelter.
Pull up a seat and bring your questions for our panelists to discuss around the table on August 17, 24, 31 and September 7 from 9-10 a.m. PDT. Register for the series to attend live or access on-demand after each event, and visit www.californiaforallanimals.com/together to learn more about funding and resources available to California shelters working to keep and bring more #PetsAndPeopleTogether / #MascotasYPersonasJuntas.
September 7: Winning the Fight to Reunite Pets and People
What’s working and what’s still holding us back when it comes to Return to Home? At this roundtable, panelists will gather to share workarounds for prohibitive reclaim fees and processes, successful all-hands-on-deck messaging approaches, and community-centered programs that are building relationships and reuniting pets and people from the get-go—and keeping more animals out of the shelter. Learn how one shelter more than doubled their RTH rate and achieved more wins for animals, their people, and frontline staff. Pull up a chair, bring your own RTH-related questions, and take a heaping portion of ideas to-go.
Panelists

Cortney Dorney (WAGS Pet Adoption)
Ivy Ruiz (UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program)
Tracy Mohr (City of Chico Animal Shelter)
Laura Lampley (Pasadena Humane Society)

WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xEvcITQPSHale7-9mKFvLg
