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SUMMARY:Online Event - 10/15/24 - All Call: Big Dog Solutions for Big Dog Populations - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next All Call on October 15! Director of Placement Izzy Nidetz will share Pasadena Humane’s approach to their large dog placement programs. \nAbout the Presentation: \nLarge dogs often face significant challenges in finding homes\, leading to longer stays in shelters and increased pressure on kennel space. To address this\, we must explore innovative strategies that set both dogs and people up for success. How can we foster greater community involvement and encourage potential adopters to give big dogs a chance? \nWe will explore proven solutions for getting large dogs into foster and adoptive homes through creative\, results-driven programs. Topics will include Pasadena Humane’s Adoption Trial Program\, Field Trip and Sleepover Programs\, and unique events that have successfully engaged the public. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas for implementing or enhancing similar programs to improve outcomes for large dogs in their own communities. \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 California for All co-leaders Allison Cardona and Nadia Oseguera and is enriched by rotating facilitators. 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-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 10/15/24 - State of HASS Webinar Follow-up Q&A Session - HASS
DESCRIPTION:Mike Wheeler\, Director of Community Services at Cabot Animal Support Services\, is planning an informal Q&A with people who attended the State of HASS live webinar or watched the replay to dive deeper into some topics and hear more from you. \nSign up here to join us for a follow-up session to learn more and ask questions about HASS data\, research\, and progress. You will also hear more about what one pilot director\, Mike Wheeler from Cabot Animal Support Services\, is doing in Arkansas to make it the HASS capital of the world! \nWEBSITE LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_-D0s3U9jbb59hepOChPFUVzNJujjCr3bHFL2cRmSl4PK0A/viewform
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-10-15-24-state-of-hass-webinar-follow-up-qa-session-hass/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241016T130000
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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/2024-10-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241016T173000
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SUMMARY:Online Training - 10/16/24 - Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop Presented by Dr. Rachel Geller - Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Community Cats Podcast is teaming up with renowned cat behaviorist Dr. Rachel Gellar to present a certification workshop designed to keep more cats and families together.  \nThe workshop aims to help anyone on the front lines of animal shelters or rescues\, who routinely work with families thinking about giving their cat or kitten over to the shelter for reasons related to feline behavior. This session will offer more information about surrender prevention\, what it is and why it works\, and some common interventions. \nInstructed by Dr. Rachel Geller\, she will share real examples\, with proven results\, setting the potential surrenderer and cat on the road to a happy relationship together and keeping the cat in her home. Attendees will receive a certificate after completing a short quiz. \nBut that’s not all! Everyone who registers will also receive access to four (4) mini-courses\, perfect for anyone looking to keep more cats in homes\, regardless of experience level! Mini-courses will cover common behavior topics\, such as: \n\nLitter box issues\nScratching concerns\nIntroducing your new cat to your home\nIntroducing your new cat to your resident cat\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/surrender-prevention-certification-workshop-oct-2024/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-training-10-16-24-surrender-prevention-certification-workshop-presented-by-dr-rachel-geller-community-cats-podcast-small-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T130000
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 10/24/24 - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection - Play Aggression in Cats: Taming the Too-Frisky Kitty - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:The name play aggression is a misnomer as it can be a painful behavior for clients and other pets in the home to live with! This presentation will explain the overlap between play and predatory behavior in cats\, and why some cats take their predatory behavior too far. I’ll discuss how to distinguish play aggression from other forms of feline aggression. I’ll also present several humane ways to help prevent and stop play aggressive behavior\, while channeling all of that feline energy in positive directions! \nGuest Speaker: Mikel Delgado\, Cat Behavior Consultant\, Feline Minds \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-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142744
CREATED:20240322T230337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T193149Z
UID:10006007-1730116800-1730120400@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/2024-10-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142744
CREATED:20241008T175606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T175606Z
UID:10005514-1730206800-1730210400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 10/29/24 - The Roundtable: How to Retain a Diverse Workforce - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:This roundtable features panelists who share the realities of sustaining a workforce with employees from various backgrounds\, needs\, and experiences. Hear different perspectives on what to consider to keep professionals from diverse backgrounds engaged and committed to their teams and organizations. \nThis discussion is especially for hiring managers\, leaders\, and committees who are interested in learning about resources that can help empower\, support\, and maintain a diverse workforce. This roundtable has been approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit. \nThe Roundtable Panel: \n\nRachel Levine\, Director of People Development\, Dumb Friends League\nJessica Lopez\, Executive Director\, The PAW Mission\nJessica Umunnabuike\, Senior Talent & Diversity Specialist\, San Diego Humane Society\n\nModerated by Jasmin Robinson\, Director of DEI Initiatives\, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement \nWEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/RT-10-29-24 \n 
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-10-29-24-the-roundtable-how-to-retain-a-diverse-workforce-the-aawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142744
CREATED:20240923T195458Z
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UID:10005503-1730275200-1730295000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 10/30/24 - The ASPCA-AAWA Research Forum 2024 - ASPCA and AAWA
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this FREE online event showcasing how to help vulnerable pets using data. Whether you love geeking out over data\, want to help pets in your community—or both—you don’t want to miss the ASPCA®-AAWA Research Forum online on October 30 from 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET. Last year\, nearly 1\,300 of your colleagues registered for the Forum to explore new research results in community and shelter animal welfare.Get access to cutting-edge research that supports your lifesaving work\, including studies on: \n\nTag! You’re Home! Reunification of Pet Cats with Their Owners Using a Community Engagement Approach\nBenefits of Pair-Housing Dogs on Welfare Measures and Length of Stay\nUsing a behavior modification protocol to improve nail trim success in adult shelter cat\nRest or Rehabilitate? The Impact of Early Behavioral Treatment on Shelter Dog Rehabilitation Outcomes\nEvaluation of StrayCare – a Targeted Cat Neutering Intervention\n\nAttendees will leave with practical suggestions for applying what they’ve learned to benefit their communities and are eligible for CAWA and NACA credit\, as well as IAABC CEUs! \nParticipate in a live Q&A with the researchers following the presentations. \nThe Research Forum is for anyone interested in advancing animal welfare\, including veterinarians\, shelter leadership\, staff\, and volunteers. Register here for free: aspca.org/researchforum \nPS: Can’t attend live? Register anyway\, and we’ll make the recordings available. \nWEBSITE LINK: http://aspca.org/researchforum
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-10-30-24-the-aspca-aawa-research-forum-2024-aspca-and-aawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T133000
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SUMMARY:Online Event – 11/2/24 – 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 of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond\, executive director\, and Bryan Kortis\, national programs director. \nSession duration is 2.5 hours\, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session. \nThis course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/ \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-nov-2024/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-11-2-24-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-community-cats-podcast-small-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142744
CREATED:20241021T181519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T182543Z
UID:10004968-1730808000-1730811600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 11/5/24 - All Call: Integrating Social Work Into Shelters - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:Join your colleagues at noon on November 5 for a conversation with veterinary social worker Raquel Bernaldo\, Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) Community Services Manager\, and Deja Johnson\, FAAS Community Services Lead. Submit your questions for Raquel and Deja in advance. \nAbout the presentation: At Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS)\, we are an open-admission shelter and a community resource dedicated to keeping pets and people together. Our presentation will explore FAAS’s Healthy Pets Healthy People programs and our shift from traditional charity models to mutual aid\, where we focus on trust\, community partnerships\, and recognizing pet owners as the experts on their animals. Programs include free pet food\, no-cost vaccines\, the Skyla Fund for veterinary assistance\, spay/neuter vouchers\, microchipping\, and up to 90 days of emergency boarding. \nMutual aid moves beyond charity’s limitations by eliminating conditions like income verification\, fees\, adherence to timeliness\, etc. and focusing on building connection\, trust\, and safety. We’ve redefined volunteer roles\, differentiating between the shelter’s animal care expertise and our department’s role in supporting pet owners. This shift required intentional work to reestablish leadership\, align programs\, and build collaborative partnerships with local businesses\, veterinary clinics\, grooming services\, and social service providers. \nThe presentation will feature a conversational dialogue\, supported by slides\, to illustrate how FAAS has created a sustainable\, humane model for community-based animal welfare. \nAbout the All Call: The 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 California for All team members Allison Cardona\, Nadia Oseguera\, and Ivy Ruiz\, and is enriched by rotating facilitators. 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-2-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142744
CREATED:20241104T202524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T202612Z
UID:10005274-1730980800-1730984400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 11/7/24 - Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection: Long Stay Pet Workshop - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:With every shelter stuffed to bursting\, finding fosters and adopters is crucial. For some pets this is simple\, but others are harder to place. In this workshop\, we’ll discuss your favorite long stay pets to identify strategies for marketing them to fosters and adopters. This workshop is not just for foster staff– it’s open to anyone who is interested in marketing pets who are harder to place! \nMake sure to bring information about your own favorite or most challenging long stay. We’ll choose several and work through them together\, discussing what works\, what doesn’t work and some innovative new ways that can get extra attention and help them find the right home. We’ll discuss how we talk about behavioral and health challenges in bios and social media and discuss the optimal ways to be frank about issues while also not deterring potential adopters. We’ll look at different social media channels and how to optimize content about those pets for those channels to get the message across and help these pets put their best paw forward. Be prepared for a fun\, frank and useful webinar with a lot of workshopping and participation! \nGuest Speaker:  Finnegan Dowling\, Shelter Program and Engagement Manager \nFinnegan Dowling is Mutual Rescue’s Shelter Engagement Manager. She has been in animal welfare for more than 25 years and has worked in shelters in Washington\, Colorado\, California\, and Nicaragua. Prior to working for Mutual Rescue\, she was the social-media manager for HSSV where her work was honored with Shorty and Communicator Awards. Finnegan’s writing has been published in The Bark\, Bay Woof\, and Huffington Post. In her current role she works with shelters around the country to help them start day foster programs. She often presents on day fostering and marketing at animal welfare conferences. She has spoken at Best Friends\, Virginia Federation of Humane Societies\, New Mexico Humane Conference and many others. She lives in coastal Texas with an opinionated dog and her husband. \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-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142744
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 11/13/24 - Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Camp Maddie is back! Join us for the third edition of Camp Maddie\, a free virtual half-day event on Wednesday\, November 13th from 9AM-1PM PT / 12PM-4PM ET. \nAcross the country\, many people face tough choices due to housing restrictions\, often having to give up their pets. At Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition\, we will cover a variety of topics related to pet housing in presentations\, videos and question and answer sessions. \nPresenters will share ideas about: \n\nUnderstanding human homelessness response systems for better animal welfare advocacy and program design\nDog-inclusive housing\nLegal protections for tenants with pets and the eviction process\nEngaging rental housing providers with pet-inclusive approaches and pet owners with information they need to access pet-inclusive rental housing\n\nPresenting on these topics will be: \n\nChristine Kim\, Founder\, My Dog is My Home\nShannon Glenn\, Executive Director\, My Pit Bull is Home\nDianne Prado\, Founder and President\, HEART LA\nDiana Cruz\, Program Director and Law Clerk\, HEART LA\nZaira Bernal\, Paralegal\, HEART LA\nRoss Barker\, Program Director for the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI)\, Michelson Found Animals Foundation\nSara Maria Muriello\, Senior Program Manager for the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI)\, Michelson Found Animals Foundation\n\nCamp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition is perfect for those interested or involved in animal shelters or foster-based organizations\, social workers and anyone passionate about keeping pets and people together. \nAt the end of the free half-day event\, presenters will share a collection of resources to help you apply what you learn in your own organization and community. By embracing pet-inclusive policies\, we can help families stay together and create neighborhoods where pets are valued as part of the family. Come make new friends and help make housing accessible to all members of the family! \nREGISTER HERE: https://maddies.fund/CampMaddieHousingRegistration\nCan’t make it? Register anyway to get notifications about the recordings. \nFind out more about the speakers and their presentations on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing#agenda \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/CampMaddieHousingRegistration 
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-11-13-24-camp-maddie-pet-inclusive-housing-edition-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142744
CREATED:20240108T183300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T180708Z
UID:10005923-1731758400-1731762000@www.sheltermedportal.com
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/2024-11-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142744
CREATED:20241107T163905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T190620Z
UID:10004909-1732017600-1732021200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 11/19/24 - All Call: Exploring Promising Systems to Support People and Pets - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:At the next All Call on November 19\, we’ll explore how we can integrate public health models into our work. Rachel Rae Williams will lead us in discovering and applying promising systems designed to achieve health equity in order to design programming that prioritizes the well-being of people\, pets\, and the planet. \nAll levels of learners and leaders are welcome! \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nExplore the intersection of human and animal wellbeing\nParticipants will receive resources and instruction to design\, implement and expand sustainable programming to support people and pets\n\n \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-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T125000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142744
CREATED:20241104T183636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T183636Z
UID:10005531-1732190400-1732193400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 11/21/24 - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection - Dog-Dog Matchmaking: Setting Adopters and Their Dogs Up for Success - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Conducting dog meets for adopters and their resident dogs can feel stressful and full of pressure. What if it doesn’t go well? How can I tell if they actually like each other? What do they do when they get home? \nAll of these questions and more will be answered during this session! From quick body language cues\, to tips and tricks for integration\, to having tough conversations – maybe the dog they chose isn’t a good fit! – Sam will guide you through the do’s and don’ts to help you get more comfortable and have more success in dog to dog matchmaking. \nGuest Speaker: Sam Wolfman\, Certified Professional Dog Trainer\, Animal Welfare League of Arlington \nRegister here: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration \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. Webcasts hosted by Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorist\, Dr. Sheila Segurson \nAll recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available on the Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection page in Maddie’s Pet Forum – https://maddies.fund/monthlybehaviorconnectionMPF \nWEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-11-21-24-maddies-monthly-behavior-connection-dog-dog-matchmaking-setting-adopters-and-their-dogs-up-for-success-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142744
CREATED:20240322T230337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T193149Z
UID:10006008-1732795200-1732798800@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/2024-11-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142744
CREATED:20241121T203348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T234950Z
UID:10004969-1733227200-1733230800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 12/3/24 - All Call: Fighting Hunger with Pet Food Pantries and Community Collaboration - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:At 12 p.m. PT on December 3\, join Jorge Delgado and Cel Jimenez from the Humane Society of Sonoma County for our last All Call of the year. They will discuss their Community Action Team initiatives\, including how they sustain their pet food pantry\, engage human services agencies\, and more! \nPet food pantries are becoming part of animal shelter community programming to prevent animal surrenders and help people in need feed their pet companions. Although these pantries provide much-needed relief for the community\, sustaining them long-term is challenging and stressful due to the lack of support from hunger relief organizations like food banks. It is time to raise awareness regarding pets’ food insecurity and advocate for our pet’s guardians in need. Please join us to discuss strategies to build a sustainable pet food pantry and how to create support among food banks and pet food pantries to fight hunger in our communities. \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-2-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142744
CREATED:20241118T212331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T212331Z
UID:10005564-1733403600-1733407200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event – 12/5/24 – Live from the Ranch: Ken Ramirez and Melissa Taylor  – Karen Pryor Academy
DESCRIPTION:Join Ken Ramirez and Melissa Taylor on the next episode! \nWEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-12-5-24-live-from-the-ranch-ken-ramirez-and-melissa-taylor-karen-pryor-academy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142744
CREATED:20241028T190446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T190446Z
UID:10005528-1733569200-1733578200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event – 12/7/24 – 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 of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond\, executive director\, and Bryan Kortis\, national programs director. \nSession duration is 2.5 hours\, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session. \nThis course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/ \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-dec-2024/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-12-7-24-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-community-cats-podcast-small-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T174500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142744
CREATED:20240617T195417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T214102Z
UID:10005612-1733936400-1733939100@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. \n\n\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-2/2024-12-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142744
CREATED:20240108T183300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T180708Z
UID:10005924-1734350400-1734354000@www.sheltermedportal.com
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/2024-12-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241219T125000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142744
CREATED:20241202T194849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T195301Z
UID:10005140-1734609600-1734612600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 12/19/24 - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection: Behavior Modification Plans - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Behavior Modification Plans: What works in one place\, may not in another… \nSo how do you adjust your training and modification plans to account for location and environmental variation? If you’re interested in behavior modification plans\, this webcast is for you! Attendees will benefit from Tom’s extensive experience in the UK Shelter Network and learn how to evaluate challenges in difficult training environments. Tom will also show us how to create successful\, adjustable behavior modification plans to maximize progress and achieve measurable success. \nLearning objectives: \n\nUnderstand what is meant by Behaviour Modification Plans\, and how they can be used to create H.A.P.P.I.E.R. dogs.\nLearn how to evaluate the dog’s environment for challenging factors and understand their potential impact.\nBe able to identify and apply the “Three Rs”: Risk\, Reduce\, Resolve.\nDeep dive into the  S.M.A.R.T. system to set goals and measure progress.\nUnderstand the role of the emotional state\n\nGuest Speaker: Tom Candy\, Simplifying Shelter Behavior \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-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142744
CREATED:20240322T230337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T193149Z
UID:10006009-1735387200-1735390800@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/2024-12-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142744
CREATED:20241202T195407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T195532Z
UID:10005276-1735819200-1735822800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 1/2/25 - Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection: Expanding Capacity with Foster Innovation at SBCAS - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Aguilar\, Director of Santa Barbara County Animal Services\, describes how she and her small team expanded their capacity and improved morale through the growth of their foster program. From starting a Doggy Day Trip program\, with about 350 trips each month\, to 1\,500 kitten placements and housing as many dogs in foster as in shelter\, SBCAS built on their existing systems and saw immediate benefits in dog well-being\, adoptions\, and volunteer engagement. Hear how they did it\, what they learned along the way\, and what’s next for the program. \nGuest Speaker:  Sarah Aguilar\, Director\, Santa Barbara County Animal Services \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-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250102T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142744
CREATED:20241230T201402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T201402Z
UID:10005706-1735822800-1735826400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event – 1/2/25 – Live from the Ranch: Social Reinforcement with Ken Ramirez and Maia Huff-Owen  – Karen Pryor Academy
DESCRIPTION:On Live from The Ranch\, Maia Huff-Owen will join Ken Ramirez to share insights on social reinforcement—where the reinforcer involves the behavior of another being besides your learner—which she gained from teaching positive reinforcement sheep herding. \nExplore what makes social reinforcement a powerful catalyst for fabulous performances\, why it merits explicit consideration and preparation in dog training\, and how positive sheepdog training techniques can foster a partnership that thrives even when you can’t control the ultimate reinforcer—be it sheep\, squirrels\, or even your spouse. \nTune in on Thursday\, January 2\, 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-1-2-25-live-from-the-ranch-social-reinforcement-with-ken-ramirez-and-maia-huff-owen-karen-pryor-academy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250104T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142744
CREATED:20241202T202535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T202535Z
UID:10005675-1735988400-1735997400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event – 1/4/25 – 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 of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond\, executive director\, and Bryan Kortis\, national programs director. \nSession duration is 2.5 hours\, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session. \nThis course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/ \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/5162202024417496160
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-1-4-25-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-community-cats-podcast-small-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T174500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142744
CREATED:20240617T195417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T214102Z
UID:10005613-1736355600-1736358300@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. \n\n\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-2/2025-01-08/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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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/2025-01-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T120000
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 1/21/25 - All Call: Stronger Together - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:1/21 All Call Update\nThe way we get through the hardest days and nights is together: It’s what we’ve seen in the actions of Los Angeles animal shelters\, partner organizations\, community members\, and neighbors near and far. At the next All Call on January 21\, we are shifting gears to create space for what’s most needed now—connection and resource-sharing. Join your colleagues across California at 12 p.m. PT to offer and receive support. SoCal organizations will highlight resources available to shelters as they continue to mobilize to assist pets and people displaced by the fires.  \nPostponed: Are 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? Join the January 21 All Call to preview our upcoming virtual community of practice focused on multicultural engagement! Interested in joining? Let us know at tinyurl.com/partneringforpets. \nStarting on January 28\, this new community will provide a space for peer-supported learning\, sharing\, and networking with fellow professionals dedicated to building stronger connections with all segments of their communities. \nAt each meeting\, 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. \nRegistration priority will be given to Cal for All Animals grantee shelters. As space allows\, non-grantee organizations will also be invited to join. \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 California for All co-leaders Allison Cardona and Nadia Oseguera and is enriched by rotating facilitators. 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-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 1/23/25 - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection: Decoding Behavior Certifications - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Dorothy Baisly \nAlphabet soup! The behavior and training world is full of letters and it can be very confusing to navigate. Which letters mean what and how do you know as a behavior professional which certifications you should pursue. Even harder for shelter leadership is knowing who to hire to best serve the animals in your care. \nMeet with Dot Baisly\, the Executive Director of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) for a discussion on deciphering all those letters and learn about the IAABC’s certifications\, particularly the shelter behavior certifications. These certs are the only ones in the animal behavior industry that are specific to the needs of shelters and their animals. Dot will review the steps to becoming certified and be available after for a discussion and answer questions anyone may have about certifications and IAABC specifically. \nAbout Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection: 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-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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