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SUMMARY:Webinar - 11/28/23 - Here\, There\, and Everywhere: How Harm Perpetrated in the Home Impacts the Entire Community - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn of the bi-directional relationship between community violence and family violence. Topics such as attachment/internal working models\, adverse childhood experiences\, and toxic stress effects will be discussed with an emphasis on how community violence impacts these critical mental health components. \nParticipants will also learn from case study examples of serial killers and recent mass shooting incidents of the connections between harm experienced in the home and acts of violence in the community. Findings from the presenter’s review of every major school shooting in the US since and including the shooting at Columbine High School\, will be discussed along with data indicating how these tragic events may increase risk for family violence in the community during the immediate years that follow. \nFinally\, participants will learn of collaborative\, multi-disciplinary approaches to reducing violence/abuse in the home and community with an emphasis on child mental health and ending cycles of violence and abuse. Safe communities start with safe homes. \nPresenter:  \nAndrew Campbell is an expert on family violence and the associated risks of harm for adults\, children\, and animals residing in homes where this violence occurs. Andrew obtained his master’s degree in Public Health from Purdue University and has presented at over 150 professional conferences and trainings since 2019. His many publications over the last several years include papers cited by the FBI\, CDC\, United Nations\, and in over 1\,200 international academic papers and research studies. His book\, “Not Without My Pet: Understanding the Relationship between Victims of Domestic Violence and Their Pets\,” was released in September of 2021. In addition to being an author\, researcher\, and educator\, Andrew also speaks as a survivor of family violence in childhood. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/here-there-and-everywhere-how-harm-perpetrated-in-the-home-impacts-the-entire-community/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-11-28-23-here-there-and-everywhere-how-harm-perpetrated-in-the-home-impacts-the-entire-community-naca-justice-clearinghouse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231129T090000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 11/29/23 - Increasing Affordable and Accessible Veterinary Care: Pyometra Surgery - ASPCAPro
DESCRIPTION:Pyometra (infection of the uterus) is a life-threatening condition that affects dogs and cats. Definitive treatment of this condition involves surgery to remove the infected uterus; however\, many clients who do not have access to spay surgery also do not have access to pyometra surgery. \nThis webinar will discuss ways to increase access to pyometra surgery\, including performing surgery in nonspecialized and outpatient facilities\, as well as stabilization before referral. It will also discuss recommended surgical techniques for complicated pyometras. \nTakeaways \n\n\nDiagnosis and prognostic factors for dogs and cats with pyometra\nSpectrum of care treatment options for management of this condition\nSurvival rates for animals with pyometra in nonspecialized and outpatient settings\nSurgical techniques for the management of complicated pyometras\n\nSuited For \n\nThis webinar is designed for anyone who provides direct animal care\, as well as those who help determine policy or resource allocation. This includes animal care staff\, veterinary professionals\, directors of operations\, and medical managers in a variety of access to care settings. It will be of particular interest for veterinarians\, veterinary technicians\, and veterinary assistants \n\n\nCredits \n\nThis program has been submitted for RACE approval (but is not yet approved) for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. \n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/increasing-affordable-and-accessible-veterinary-care-pyometra-surgery
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-11-29-23-increasing-affordable-and-accessible-veterinary-care-pyometra-surgery-aspcapro/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231201T103000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – 12/1/23 – Fancy Footwork: Practical Handling and Training Solutions for the Entire Shelter – Dogs Playing for Life
DESCRIPTION:While playgroups are the foundation of our shelter training program\, teaching shelter teams how to implement a generalized\, effective\, and enjoyable way to handle and train their dogs is another essential aspect of our canine programming! In this webinar\, we will teach the fundamentals of our “Fancy Footwork” techniques that focus on achieving good leash manners through the use of your FEET instead of your hands. Come learn this unique and highly effective approach that promotes dogs happily walking softly by your side\, offering tons of eye contact\, and wowing adopters! This new approach to leash work will enhance your handling skills and increase your ability to train ALL dogs\, even those that are highly aroused\, stressed\, fearful\, or not motivated by food\, all in an effort to improve quality of life and lifesaving for dogs living in shelters. \nAdditionally\, we will teach you how to implement our critically important kennel routines. The kennel areas of our nation’s shelters can be one of the most challenging and distressing environments that dogs–and their handlers–ever face. DPFL kennel routines have been developed and taught to shelters across the country in an effort to combat these challenges and to provide safer and more successful ways for dogs and people to maneuver through the kennels. \nThis is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8KVNshjUQu-Z6_vdVaqqgQ#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-1-23-fancy-footwork-practical-handling-and-training-solutions-for-the-entire-shelter-dogs-playing-for-life/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T133000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/2/23 - Neighborhood Cats Trapper Certification Webinar - Community Cats Podcast
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors\, preparations for trapping\, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once)\, feeding\, providing winter shelter\, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format\, extensive handouts\, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate after taking a short quiz and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond\, executive director\, and Bryan Kortis\, national programs director. Session duration is 2.5 hours\, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session. Workshops held monthly. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-dec-2023/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-2-23-neighborhood-cats-trapper-certification-webinar-community-cats-podcast/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131806
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/5/23 - Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV): How Real is the Threat? - EveryCat Health Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Ford will discuss several key issues pertaining to the diagnosis\, management\, and prevention of FeLV infection\, emphasizing long-term patient management as it relates to the origins and development of infection\, interpretation of diagnostic test results\, and the practical side of vaccination decisions. He will discuss use and interpretation of the latest testing platform to assess outcomes in the individual patient.\nThis webinar is RACE approved for 1 CE Credit. \nPresenter: Richard Ford\, DVM\, DACVIM\, DACVPM (Hon) \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://everycat.org/3-free-race-approved-webinars-in-november-and-december/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-5-23-feline-leukemia-virus-felv-how-real-is-the-threat-everycat-health-foundation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231205T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/5/23 - Crucial Cues Your Shelter Dogs\, Volunteers & Adopters Should Know - 'Sit' Not Included with Leo Taylor - PPG (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Shelters often market dog volunteer positions as ‘dog walking’ opportunities but there’s an argument to be made that the physical exercise a shelter dog is receiving is not nearly the most important piece of the puzzle. The adage that a ‘tired dog is a happy dog’ has long been bemoaned by qualified dog professionals who are aware of the bigger wellness picture. The expectations placed on shelter dogs are A LOT for them to process both mentally and emotionally\, and without conscientious volunteer training that prioritizes consistency and predictability they become susceptible to confusion\, frustration\, punishment\, and behavioral decline. Similarly\, transferring these simple skills to the dog’s adopter can make or break their ability to bond while transitioning into a new home. \nTraining and being a conscientious dog volunteer involves so much more than simply taking a dog on a walk and this webinar aims to highlight skills that will benefit nearly every dog during their shelter stay. It will not only help volunteers learn how to effectively execute the skills included\, but will also emphasize the multifaceted benefits to both dog and human when becoming fluent in said skills. Our volunteers are here to help\, so let’s be sure we’re providing them with the tools they need to make interactions with shelter dogs as stress-free as possible for both ends of the leash! \nAbout the Presenter: Leo “LT” Taylor has worked and volunteered in San Francisco shelters for 13 years. As they have told the hundreds of dog volunteers they’ve trained\, it’s rarely the case that a dog would choose to be in even the ‘nicest’ shelter\, so it’s our job to bring the light back into their lives during an otherwise difficult and taxing chapter. LT is currently a senior in the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers and is thrilled to be serving on the PPG Shelter & Rescue Division committee. They’re in the midst of launching their own training business – Little King Trash Dog Behavior Consulting and Training – named after their deaf shelter dog\, Lemmy\, who was found evading people and digging through trash cans in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. LT believes every shelter dog deserves patience\, respect\, and an understanding of why they are the way they are by the people entrusted with their care. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5469631
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-5-23-crucial-cues-your-shelter-dogs-volunteers-adopters-should-know-sit-not-included-with-leo-taylor-ppg-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T103000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – 12/6/23 – DPFL’s Approach to On-Leash Reactivity – Dogs Playing for Life
DESCRIPTION:Reactivity on the part of dogs living in shelters is a rampant issue that can contribute to behavioral deterioration\, increased length of stay\, and even loss of life. From a misdiagnosis of “aggression” to dogs whose reactive behavior escalates to problematic and potentially unsafe levels\, learning how to help dogs suffering from reactivity issues is a crucial need shared by our entire industry. \nWhile this webinar can be attended as a standalone course\, we will build on our Fancy Footwork approach to handling and training to offer practical training\, handling\, and safety solutions to on-leash reactivity for dogs living in shelters. \nThis is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uI1UvBOKS0Gj0MYiJa3_qw#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-6-23-dpfls-approach-to-on-leash-reactivity-dogs-playing-for-life/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T113000
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SUMMARY:Webinar Series - 12/6 and 12/13/23 - Legal Meets Best Practices - Translating California regulations into best practices that benefit you\, your shelter\, and the people and animals in your community - Maddie'sⓇ Million Pet Challenge
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR THE EVENT NOW – CLICK HERE\nThe webinar series you’ve been asking for! \nLegal Meets Best Practices: Translating California regulations into best practices that benefit you\, your shelter\, and the people and animals in your community. \nPart 1 – December 6\, 2023 – 10 AM to 11:30 AM Pacific \nPart 2 – December 13\, 2023 – 10 AM to 11:30 AM  Pacific \nJoin us in this two-part series as we embark on a fun\, interactive journey to demystify California’s legal landscape and discover how California laws and regulations can work in harmony with shelter policy to reduce unnecessary intakes and shorten shelter stays.  \nIn this series\, we will cut through the legalese\, distill key takeaways\, and provide you with practical\, “what does this mean for me and my work?” guidance. If your shelter squad only ever attends one webinar series about how legal guidelines can be used to your advantage\, let this be the one. \nAt the end of this series\, you’ll understand how California laws and regulations should impact and inform best practices in how your shelter approaches critical areas including:  \n\nImproving Community Cat Programs\nGetting lost animals home fast\nFocusing intake on the neediest animals\nKnowing intake & holding period requirements\nKnowing who can do what in the shelter\n\n\nPowered by partnership. This webinar is brought to you by the Maddie’sⓇ Million Pet Challenge Learniverse at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program\, San Francisco SPCA’s Shelter PALS program\, and CalAnimals. By sharing our diverse expertise and working together to find the intersections where California law impacts animal shelters\, we’ve formulated holistic shelter practices that allow you to better leverage the law. \n\nWant to invite others to this webinar? \nDownload\, print\, and share this flyer and post it at your shelter to invite other staff members! \nClick on the image to download flyer as PDF\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-series-legal-meets-best-practices-2023/2023-12-06/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131806
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/6/23 - Brave Spaces: Creating a Workplace that Truly Fosters Inclusion - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:Leaders who create work environments that fully support diverse identities have to be not only safe but brave. Inclusive organizations build cultures of psychological safety\, in which all members feel safe and encouraged to share their honest ideas\, opinions\, and concerns without fear of being ridiculed or punished. When we have that kind of safety we can build brave spaces\, in which individuals can engage in courageous conversations about uncomfortable topics\, can dissent respectfully\, and can challenge systems that impede progress toward diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all. \nIn this session\, we will explore some of the nuances between safe spaces and brave spaces\, and identify skills and actions for leaders to create thriving environments that are both safe and brave. Leaders who wish to establish an inclusive work environment will especially benefit from this webinar. \nPresenter: Jasmin M. Robinson\, Director of DEI Initiatives\, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement \nThis webinar has been pre-approved for: \n\n1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit\n1 NACA CE\n1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/12-06-23
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-6-23-brave-spaces-creating-a-workplace-that-truly-fosters-inclusion-the-aawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/7/23 - Grants & Funding Opportunities with the Petfinder Foundation - Petfinder
DESCRIPTION:New webinar alert! Discover how easy it is to apply for and secure funding to support your organization’s mission of helping pets in need.\nGrants from the Petfinder Foundation can provide funding for medical care\, enrichment initiatives\, staff training\, and more. Join us for a webinar highlighting the impact of Petfinder Foundation grants on member organizations. Discover how easy it is to apply and secure funding to support your organization’s mission of helping pets in need. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nFoundation Insights: Learn about the Petfinder Foundation’s mission to provide vital resources\, grants\, and support to organizations like yours.\nFunding Opportunities & How to Apply: See which funding opportunities are available\, learn how to apply\, and how the Sponsor-a-pet program can help earn additional dollars for your organization.\nCreative Ways to Use Grants: Learn how other organizations have used Petfinder Foundation grants to implement life-saving programs\, and make a lasting difference in the lives of animals in their communities.\nTips & Best Practices: Learn valuable tips for the application process and get best practices on making the most of a grant\, from project management to effective utilization of funds for long-term success.\nQ&A Session: Participate in a live Q&A session with representatives from the Petfinder Foundation. Get your burning questions answered and gain valuable insights from their expertise.\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5041598797999228245
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-7-23-grants-funding-opportunities-with-the-petfinder-foundation-petfinder/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131806
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/7/23 - Paws for Celebration: A Look into Resources\, Tools\, and the Year Ahead From the HASS Division Leads - HASS
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live webinar that promises a celebration of the work done by the HASS community and valuable insights into tools\, resources\, and the work shaping the future of supporting people and pets! Don’t miss out on your exclusive access to HASS division leads: Maggie Lynch\, Senior Director of Research and Development\, and Amanda Foster\, Assistant Director of Implementation Analysis\, will share our Social Return on Investment (SROI) in Supporting Human-Animal Bonds research collection and examples of data dashboards that help HASS pilots improve their operations. Lauren Loney\, Staff Attorney and Policy Specialist\, will talk about all things legislative\, including our legislation tracker and how you can use it as an important advocacy tool\, along with HASS’s 2024 legislative priorities. Lastly\, Eliza Torres\, Maddie’s® Education and Implementation Manager\, will showcase the new HASS Resource Center and tease a powerful new tool coming in 2024. Vincent Medley\, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services\, will moderate. \nRegister below and join us live on Thursday\, December 7 at 5 p.m. CT. After the live event\, a recording will be distributed to all registrants within 3 business days. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7816739797796/WN_ImkXniQoTeW_s_NoCFXyuQ#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-7-23-paws-for-celebration-a-look-into-resources-tools-and-the-year-ahead-from-the-hass-division-leads-hass/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131806
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/31/24 - The Vomiting Dog - VETGirl
DESCRIPTION:In this complimentary\, 1-hour VETgirl – Ceva Animal Health webinar\, Dr. Harry Cridge\, MVB\, MS\, PG Cert Vet Ed\, DACVIM (SAIM)\, DECVIM-CA\, FHEA\, MRCVS reviews emesis and management of vomiting in dogs and cats. Tune in as he reviews differentials\, recognition of dehydration and treatment! \nThanks to sponsorship from Ceva Animal Health\, the recording of this webinar will be available to view free and On-Demand until December 31\, 2024. (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Basic\, ELITE Trial or ELITE member to register for the live event) \nNot a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant\, practical\, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to check out your options\, including our new  14-day\, no-commitment ELITE Trial. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/january-31-2024-the-vomiting-dog/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-31-24-the-vomiting-dog-vetgirl/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131806
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/12/23 - The Roundtable: Liability Insurance Challenges - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:Animal sheltering organizations face growing challenges with acquiring affordable liability insurance coverage.  As the number of claims (including some in the seven-figure range) continues to rise\, even those shelters with solid track records are paying the price.  Serious dog bites seem to be at the epicenter of this insurance crisis.  Animal welfare organizations are struggling to find coverage at all\, and when they do find it the cost can be prohibitive. \nIn this discussion co-hosted by CalAnimals and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement\, we will have a candid conversation with two representatives from the insurance industry who will share the big picture of what – from their inside perspective – is causing insurance challenges and what organizations can do to mitigate their risks and improve their chances of securing coverage. \nThe Roundtable Panel: \n\nDavid Denniston\, Director of Risk Management\, McNeil and Company\nDamien Zillas\, Compliance Coverage Counsel\, Nonprofits Insurance Alliance\n\nModerated by: \n\nJim Tedford\, CAWA\, President & CEO\, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement\nJill Tucker\, CAWA\, CEO\, California Animal Welfare Association\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/RT-12-12-23
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-12-23-the-roundtable-liability-insurance-challenges-the-aawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T113000
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SUMMARY:Webinar Series - 12/6 and 12/13/23 - Legal Meets Best Practices - Translating California regulations into best practices that benefit you\, your shelter\, and the people and animals in your community - Maddie'sⓇ Million Pet Challenge
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR THE EVENT NOW – CLICK HERE\nThe webinar series you’ve been asking for! \nLegal Meets Best Practices: Translating California regulations into best practices that benefit you\, your shelter\, and the people and animals in your community. \nPart 1 – December 6\, 2023 – 10 AM to 11:30 AM Pacific \nPart 2 – December 13\, 2023 – 10 AM to 11:30 AM  Pacific \nJoin us in this two-part series as we embark on a fun\, interactive journey to demystify California’s legal landscape and discover how California laws and regulations can work in harmony with shelter policy to reduce unnecessary intakes and shorten shelter stays.  \nIn this series\, we will cut through the legalese\, distill key takeaways\, and provide you with practical\, “what does this mean for me and my work?” guidance. If your shelter squad only ever attends one webinar series about how legal guidelines can be used to your advantage\, let this be the one. \nAt the end of this series\, you’ll understand how California laws and regulations should impact and inform best practices in how your shelter approaches critical areas including:  \n\nImproving Community Cat Programs\nGetting lost animals home fast\nFocusing intake on the neediest animals\nKnowing intake & holding period requirements\nKnowing who can do what in the shelter\n\n\nPowered by partnership. This webinar is brought to you by the Maddie’sⓇ Million Pet Challenge Learniverse at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program\, San Francisco SPCA’s Shelter PALS program\, and CalAnimals. By sharing our diverse expertise and working together to find the intersections where California law impacts animal shelters\, we’ve formulated holistic shelter practices that allow you to better leverage the law. \n\nWant to invite others to this webinar? \nDownload\, print\, and share this flyer and post it at your shelter to invite other staff members! \nClick on the image to download flyer as PDF\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-series-legal-meets-best-practices-2023/2023-12-13/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131806
CREATED:20231127T172801Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/13/23 - Counting All Paws: Mastering Daily Population Rounds - Best Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical session on making daily population rounds in shelters! Daily rounds are a vital practice that help shelters reduce length of stay\, keep animals moving through the shelter system\, and ensures that every pet gets what they need to arrive happy and healthy at a live outcome. \nThis webinar will teach you what rounds should look like\, demonstrate how they can help your shelter team\, and include a step-by-step strategy to get to launch. Best Friends’ National Shelter Medicine team has helped several large shelters get daily rounds started\, and we want to share those strategies for success with you! Rounds are a great way to improve team communication\, which is often challenging in shelters. If you think you don’t have time for rounds – you must make time for this webinar! Join us and learn just how to make rounds work for your organization. \n*This course has been approved for one hour of RACE CE credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval (#20-1129072). Continuing education credit is available only for those that attend live and complete requirements. CE credit is NOT available for viewing the recording; you must attend live to receive CE credit and complete a form following the webinar. Instructions on how to receive your CE certificate will be provided at the end of the webinar. \nThis one-hour webinar will be recorded and shared with registrants. Following the webinar\, there will be a Q&A portion. Submit your questions ahead of time during registration or ask questions live at the event using the Q&A box. \nBest Friends Speakers: Erin Katribe\, DVM\, MS – Medical Director Melanie Lyons – Manager\, National Shelter Medicine \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/7616999885486/WN_CUxeMFqnSN69zGU50Mwn4A#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-13-23-counting-all-paws-mastering-daily-population-rounds-best-friends/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131806
CREATED:20231113T195020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T195020Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/14/23 - Improving Canine Quality of Life through Efficient\, Low-Cost Dental Care - ASPCAPro
DESCRIPTION:What to do about canine dental health is one of the hottest topics in accessible veterinary care today. While everyone agrees that all dogs would benefit from regular dental procedures\, the cost of dental care (including digital dental radiography) is well beyond the reach of many pet owners. Many shelter and community clinics provide some dental care to patients but often do so with guilt and conflict about not being able to provide the extensive care needed (or even worry about practicing below the perceived standard of care). \nIn this webinar\, we will present results from an ASPCA-funded study that investigated the impact of dental cleaning on the quality of life of canine patients. Additionally\, we investigated how an empirical treatment plan (pulling any obvious loose or severely diseased teeth) compared to recommendations made from a blinded radiograph review. Finally\, we documented the incidence of retained roots for dogs who had extractions and followed these dogs forward in time for 6 months. This project aimed to answer the question of whether or not providing some care was better than providing no care for patients with end-stage canine dental disease. As many dogs ideally need dental procedures as often as every year\, it is essential to come up with an affordable approach. \nTakeaways \n\nUnderstand current controversies around canine dental care.\nBe able to describe strategies to make dentistry procedures more efficient.\nDiscuss improving communication around dental care using spectrum of care approaches.\n\nCredits\nThis program has been RACE approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/improving-canine-quality-life-through-efficient-low-cost-dental-care
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-14-23-improving-canine-quality-of-life-through-efficient-low-cost-dental-care-aspcapro/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131806
CREATED:20231108T225542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T185921Z
UID:10004736-1702555200-1702558800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/14/23 - Maddie's Insights: The Development of and Research on the Family Bondedness Scale - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:The Family Bondedness Scale (FBS) was designed to measure scores which represent the degree to which a person is emotionally and affectionately bonded to a pet as a member of their family. This presentation will cover the development and use of\, and research to date on\, the FBS when measuring equivalence between cat and dog owners. Dr. Nugent will go over the rationale for the scale\, what it is intended to measure\, how it was developed\, how scores on the scale should be interpreted and how it should be scored and used. He will also discuss current research on the scale and the implications of the results in both veterinary research and practice. \nCan’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts \nConnect with the guest speaker & ask questions here on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsFamilyBondednessScale \nThis webinar has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association and has been submitted for approval for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval. \nAbout the Presenter: Dr. Bill Nugent is a Professor at the College of Social Work\, The University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He has been with the College of Social Work for over 30 years. He is former Director of the Ph.D. Program\, and former Associate Dean for Research. His areas of specialization include measurement and quantitative methods. He has also been conducting research on the links between violent political rhetoric and violence\, including mass shootings and police shootings of civilians. He and his wife ran a Great Dane rescue organization for a number of years\, and he is one of few professors with a background as a catcher in a flying trapeze act. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/maddies-insights-webcast-december-14-2023-the-development-of-and-research-on-the-family-bondedness-scale/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131806
CREATED:20231127T175357Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/14/23 - Alleviate Communication Anxiety: Finding Connections with Colleagues and Clients - Fear Free
DESCRIPTION:Communicating effectively with others is often challenging and stress-inducing. During this webinar\, Dr. Maryse Osborn-Doser\, DVM\, Insights Discovery Client Practitioner with IDEXX\, and Rebeka Graham\, a Licensed Practitioner with Insights Discovery\, will walk through the value of a deeper understanding of psychology preferences in communications\, along with tools to adapt and connect more effectively in conversations with your colleagues and clients. \nIn this webinar\, we will: \n\nDiscuss how perceptions and preferences influence attitudes and decisions\nDescribe the value of recognizing and adapting to personality preferences in communications\nIdentify your psychology of preferences\nEvaluate how color preferences look in real life\n\nBrought to you by our friends at IDEXX. \nDr. Osborn is a 2005 graduate of The Ohio State University. She started in a mixed-animal practice in Western New York; after a few years\, she focused on small animal medicine and surgery. Before joining IDEXX in 2016\, she worked in two different private practices as well as doing relief work. Her career at IDEXX started with supporting the Upstate New York region as a Professional Services Veterinarian. In the fall of 2019\, she moved to the Commercial Learning team to launch the North America Regional Thought Leaders program where she is now the Sr. Manager of Commercial Learning Enablement. As both a practitioner and industry professional\, she has seen the power of connections in communications\, and in October 2020\, she became a certified Client Practitioner with Insights Discovery. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i8-h_hjjQxiuQDkkGG3ZsA#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-14-23-alleviate-communication-anxiety-finding-connections-with-colleagues-and-clients-fear-free/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131806
CREATED:20231127T204903Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar – 12/18/23 – Stranger Danger! Advocating for and Advancing Your Human-Reactive Dogs – Dogs Playing for Life
DESCRIPTION:At Dogs Playing for Life’s Stranger Danger webinar\, hosted by Aimee Sadler\, CEO and Founder of DPFL\, you will learn how to work with dogs that are wary of strangers by building their confidence and helping them develop new skills which will enable them to meet new people (and potential adopters) happily and successfully! Even for the private dog trainer or dog owner\, the skills taught in this webinar will help support your stranger danger dog to expand their comfort level when meeting new people at home! \nThis webinar will demonstrate:\n— DPFL’s Assess and Progress approach: fluttering between assessing and influencing behavior to determine how a dog might respond WITHOUT proper human support to determine what training is necessary for successful placement\n— Comprehensive Tool Selection: determining what tool will best support the dog while keeping the handler and others safe during the learning process\n— Principles vs. Methods: determining what approach will teach the dog as efficiently and effectively as possible\n— Creative Proofing: conducting training with the goal of solid generalization of new skills so that dogs are able to work for multiple handlers with clarity and confidence \nCome learn how to safely and effectively reach this segment of the canine population through in-depth behavior analysis\, dynamic video examples\, and practical approaches designed for anyone who is trying to find solutions for the dogs who need this extra human support. \nThis is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PryYmMAjTM2sQnypPTv2bw#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-18-23-stranger-danger-advocating-for-and-advancing-your-human-reactive-dogs-dogs-playing-for-life/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131806
CREATED:20231120T203031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T173502Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/21/23 - Ask the Expert! Keeping Tenants & Their Pets Together  - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, December 21 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a Q& A with housing rights expert Dianne Prado of Housing Advocacy & Equity Resource Team (HEART LA).   \nHear about the three most important things you can ask and do to help a person with a pet who is facing housing insecurity or unable to find housing because of their pet. This will be a highly interactive discussion\, so bring your questions for Dianne to answer as well as any issues or topics related to pets and housing that you have for her. \nAttendees will also \n\n learn the basic eviction process\n leave with concrete steps to help a person remain housed with their pet\n debunk myths that either scare people into surrendering their pets because of housing insecurity or prevent people from fostering or adopting a pet\n\nREGISTER HERE \nThis one-hour meeting will be recorded\, so register even if you cannot attend live. You’ll be sent the on-demand recording link when it is ready. \nIt has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association. \nMaddie’s Fund does not share registration information. \nAbout the presenter \nDianne Prado (pictured above with her dog) is the Founder and President of the Housing Equity & Advocacy Resource Team (HEART LA)\, a legal non-profit that helps ensure people and their pets remain housed.  Dianne is an appointed public member of the CA Veterinary Medical Board\, trainer and consultant for the Stay Housed Los Angeles (SHLA) Eviction Defense Program\, and Lecturer in Law for UCLA Law School teaching Los Angeles Housing Law and Policy. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvdOyoqToqG9YM4YJfE_sdYrvCqEfgCv1I#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-21-23-top-3-tips-to-keep-people-their-pets-together/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131806
CREATED:20231026T191544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T191651Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/10/24 - Trans* Inclusive Workplaces - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:Toward a Culture of Belonging and Inclusion in Animal Welfare \nHow can we ensure inclusion\, safety\, and belonging for transgender* people in our organizations? \nWebinar attendees will unpack the importance of DEI work concerning transgender\, non-binary\, and gender-fluid people in the animal sheltering and well-being movement\, and how this work is inherently anti-racist and anti-oppressive. This webinar will cover a brief history of gender\, the intersectional\, Black Feminist roots of queer theory\, and unpack some of the most asked questions about transgender and non-binary identities. \nAttendees will walk away with tangible ideas that your organization can implement to create more trans-inclusivity\, equity\, and belonging\, and will understand how these actions can contribute to your overall DEI efforts. \nPresenter: Rory Adams\, Senior Manager of Adoption Initiatives. PetSmart Charities \n(Image via All Are Welcome Here) \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/1-10-24
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-20-24-trans-inclusive-workplaces-the-aawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131806
CREATED:20231211T210934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T210934Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar – 1/11/24 – For Dog’s Sake\, Can You Stop That? Canine-Friendly Body Language Improvements for Humans – Dogs Playing for Life
DESCRIPTION:Dogs are resilient and oh-so-forgiving! These qualities make them endearing as companions\, along with their ability to love unconditionally. So\, why do some dogs struggle to understand us when we are offering affection or when we want to help them\, not harm them? In this session\, we will focus on the HUMAN handling that contributes to unwanted behavior\, even “aggression”. Get ready to rethink your approach as we reveal the common and widely accepted and taught handling errors that set dogs up for failure. Through extensive video examples\, we will demonstrate alternative handling techniques that help dogs to trust and thrive! \n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will demonstrate: \n– Examples of handling that causes negative behavior compared to handling that promotes  desired behavior \n– Demonstration of handling that induces trust and learning with dogs that are too afraid to respond initially to food rewards or affection \n– Comprehensive discussion around the correct use of pressure and release and why this is a critical skill for shelter canine handlers to master to save more dogs \nThis is a 2-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled at EASTERN TIME. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-11-24-for-dogs-sake-can-you-stop-that-canine-friendly-body-language-improvements-for-humans-dogs-playing-for-life/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131806
CREATED:20231211T202453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T202453Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/11/24 - Bringing the Past\, Present and Future into Focus for Kittens - National Kitten Coalition
DESCRIPTION:It was not very long ago in the United States that kittens too young for adoption or those with signs of illness were routinely euthanized. Happily\, the situation for kittens in our country has been rapidly changing\, and those same kittens who would never have had a chance in the past are now being successfully cared for and adopted into loving homes. \nThis session will provide the inspiration for attendees to continue in their life-saving efforts. Attendees will gain insights into past and present situations for kittens’ survival and will also acquire useful\, proven information on new\, upcoming programs and protocols being implemented around the country that are saving more kittens than ever. We can see a better future for kittens in our country\, and together we can make that vision become the reality! \nPresenter: Rosemarie Crawford\, LVT \nClick here to register for this FREE webinar. \nIf you can’t join us for the live presentation\, don’t worry! Sign-up anyway\, because a recording of this\, and other webinars\, will be available on NKC’s eLearning Center no later than two weeks after they air. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://kittencoalition.org/event/bringing-the-past-present-and-future-into-focus-for-kittens/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-11-24-bringing-the-past-present-and-future-into-focus-for-kittens-national-kitten-coalition/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131806
CREATED:20240102T202230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T202230Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/11/24 - Maddie's Insights: Foster Care and the Human-Animal Bond - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:It is commonplace among those who provide foster care for animals to have a recurring conversation with those who do not. Upon hearing that one is an animal foster parent a frequent response is\, “Oh\, I could never do that. I would not be able to give the animal up.” But this is precisely what those caring for animal fosters are called to do. The ability of animal shelters and rescues to provide critical care through foster homes depends on volunteers who willingly and temporarily take animals into their homes and lives. Studies of foster volunteers has indicated that they find taking care of animals with medical\, and particularly behavioral\, issue to be stressful. And\, volunteers that do not feel that their shelter is providing them sufficient emotional support are more likely to think about quitting. Given these two realities it becomes important for shelter staff to understand the emotional aspects of providing foster care and to identify ways to better support volunteers so that they are satisfied and more likely to continue to provide this service. \nThe presentation addresses these issues with the following learning objectives: \n\nWhat is the nature of attachment (human-animal bond) between volunteers and their foster animals?\nWhat emotions do volunteers experience when their fosters leave their care?\nWhat coping and resilience strategies appear to reduce the stress of providing foster care?\nHow can animal shelters help foster volunteers cope with the stress inherent to fostering?\n\nThis webinar has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association. It has also been submitted for approval for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval. \nIf you have questions you’d like our presenter to answer\, submit your questions or comments on this discussion thread: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/discussion/webcast-on-january-11-2024-maddies-insights-foster-care-and-the-human-animal-bond \nAbout the Presenter\nDr. Laura Reese is a professor in the School of Planning\, Design\, and Construction at Michigan State University.  Her research focuses on issues of animal welfare policy and shelter management.  She wrote the book\, Strategies for Successful Animal Shelters\, and has published numerous articles on local animal ordinances\, dog bite risks\, animal cruelty\, compassion fatigue\, animal foster programs\, and animal shelter volunteer satisfaction.  She is the president of Professional Animal Welfare Services which provides consulting services to animal shelters and rescues and founded The Un-Shelter a foster-based rescue in Michigan.  Dr. Reese also volunteers in and provides foster care for local animal shelters in the Charleston\, SC area. \nWEBSITE LINK:  http://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-11-24-maddies-insights-foster-care-and-the-human-animal-bond-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131806
CREATED:20231222T194208Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/11/24 - Sheltering Beyond Shelters: Housing Justice Advocacy and its Role in Animal Welfare - HASS
DESCRIPTION:Housing is a necessity that impacts all families in the United States\, and believe it or not – it also profoundly affects animal shelters. Join us for a webinar on the state of housing and the history of housing justice advocacy efforts in the U.S. (and why animal welfare advocates should care). Lauren Loney\, Staff Attorney & Policy Specialist for HASS\, will share highlights from the HASS shelter intake reasons database\, which details more than 20\,000 housing-related intakes across the country. Joining Lauren is Megan Collop (MSW\, LCSW)\, Manager of Client Support Services for Colorado Legal Services\, and Christina Rosales\, Housing and Land Justice Director for PowerSwitch Action. Megan is a licensed clinical social worker with a master’s in social work and an Animal Assisted Social Work certificate. Christina holds a master’s in social work and has dedicated her career to advocating for equitable housing. These impressive panelists will discuss why our approach to the pets and housing crisis must go beyond pet inclusivity\, be intersectional\, and align with broader tenants’ rights and housing justice movements; they will also provide resources for how to do it. Vincent Medley\, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services\, will moderate. \nRegister below and join us live on Thursday\, January 11 at 5 p.m. CT. After the live event\, a recording will be distributed to all registrants within 3 business days. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/2616740581796/WN_-AIP-PlOQt-geuDOGubKoA
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-11-24-sheltering-beyond-shelters-housing-justice-advocacy-and-its-role-in-animal-welfare-hass/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/16/24 - Playgroups: The Why\, the What\, and the How - Dogs Playing for Life
DESCRIPTION:Learn about all the ways in which DPFL Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the country! This webinar (formerly offered in three parts) will cover the Why\, the What\, and the How of playgroups. \nAttendees will be introduced to dynamic video examples and impactful data and experiences from some of the over 350 shelters who have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play! \nThis is a 3-hour presentation with Q&A at intervals throughout. This webinar will not be recorded. \nThis course has been pre-approved for 3 continuing education unit (CEU) credits for Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and by the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ie4fO2XQQcmgY_2MQnbwnA#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-16-24-playgroups-the-why-the-what-and-the-how-dogs-playing-for-life/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T113000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – 1/17/24 – Level Up Your Cat Housing: Game-Changing Upgrades Are Within Reach – Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Register Now!\n \nDiscover innovative\, proven strategies to transform your feline housing and get cats purring! With this webinar\, you’ll be prepared to level up your shelter’s housing even with limited resources. UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program veterinarians Dr. Becky Stuntebeck and Dr. Denae Wagner will unveil tips and tactics for creating environments that work better for cats and for your team. From DIY cozy nooks to interactive play zones and portals\, you’ll learn the how-tos of housing that puts cats at ease\, supports animal health and staff safety\, and encourages adoptions. You’ll also discover keys to supercharging cat care and overall welfare regardless of housing. \nDon’t wait – get all the info you need to get ahead while cat population numbers are lower. Register today and revolutionize cat housing and care in your shelter! \nYou‘ll learn: \n\nHow to improve your cat housing\nSetup & strategies that meet cat\, staff\, & shelter needs\nDouble-compartment housing benefits for cats & staff\n\nTo invite others\, download\, print\, share\, and post the flyer at your shelter. \n\nRegister Now!\n \n\n Click the image to download the flyer\, then print\, share\, and post it at your shelter to invite other staff members\n\n \nTo register\, scan this code with your phone’s camera. \nThis webinar is brought to you by the Maddie’sⓇ Million Pet Challenge Learniverse at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program.
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/level-up-your-cat-housing-game-changing-upgrades-are-within-reach-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/17/24 - Aligning DEI Programming with Strategy - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:Toward a Culture of Belonging and Inclusion in Animal Welfare \nWould your leadership like to start or expand your DEI initiatives? Having trouble getting buy in from your staff\, board\, or community? Learn how Marin Humane partnered with a consultant to align their DEI programming with their strategic plan and priorities. Marin Humane found by connecting the dots\, they began thinking more creatively about addressing critical needs in their community. \nThe presenters will share examples of projects and programming implemented during a nine-month capacity-building engagement. You will walk away with a menu of projects and programs plus sample project charters\, including a job description review with revision and plans for board diversification. \nSession Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the key factors that drive organizational effectiveness through DEI goals and objectives\nDevelop DEI plans that integrate with organizational strategies and priorities\nDeploy viable short\, mid\, and long-term DEI projects and programming to address improvements to talent acquisition\, engagement\, and retention; organizational morale; mission-driven programming; and board development\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/1-17-24
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-17-24-aligning-dei-programming-with-strategy-the-aawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240121T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131806
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/21/24 - Antimicrobial Use in the Clinic: What’s My Perfect Drug Match? Swipe Right on Microbe Killers - VETGirl
DESCRIPTION:Hey..ho..it’s what you NEED to know! \nIn this complimentary\, 1-hour VETgirl – Antech webinar\, Scott Weese and Michelle Evason will discuss key aspects of (and common questions on) clinical antimicrobial use in dogs and cats. Tune in to learn about practical management of common & emerging antimicrobial and stewardship topics\, along with freely available evidence- and expert-based resources to help with veterinary antimicrobial use\, preventive care\, and pet-owner communication! \nThanks to sponsorship from Antech\, 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) \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/january-21-2024-antimicrobial-use-in-the-clinic-whats-my-perfect-drug-match-swipe-right-on-microbe-killers/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-21-24-antimicrobial-use-in-the-clinic-whats-my-perfect-drug-match-swipe-right-on-microbe-killers-vetgirl/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131806
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T213710Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar – 1/24/24 – Telemedicine and Vaccine Clinics in California: What Shelters Need to Know About Legislative Updates for 2024 – Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR THE EVENT NOW – CLICK HERE\nJanuary 24\, 2024 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. \nWe’ve got amazing news about access to care in animal shelters for 2024. Thanks to groundbreaking veterinary telemedicine and vaccine legislation\, your California shelter can ring in the new year with fewer restrictions around who can provide essential care and how\, freeing up your team to more easily meet medical needs in the shelter or community. \nDiscover how your shelter can: \n\nEmpower RVTs to take charge of vaccine clinics (even if your vet is elsewhere)\nProvide increased access to wellness care for pets in your community \nUse telemedicine to expand the veterinary care your shelter can provide\, whether an animal is in foster or in the field\, working with staff or contract veterinarians\nIncrease access to care for underserved pets and their people and decrease unnecessary intake\nUse telemedicine to increase veterinary care for animals in the shelter \n\nThis must-see webinar will set the stage for everything you do this year. Register today and invite your field officers\, veterinary staff and community partners\, so you can turn the page to better care together! \n\nPowered by partnership. This webinar is brought to you by the Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Learniverse at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program\, San Francisco SPCA’s Shelter PALS program\, and CalAnimals. By sharing our diverse expertise and working together to find the intersections where California law impacts animal shelters\, we’ve formulated holistic shelter practices that allow you to better leverage the law. \n\nWant to invite others to this webinar? \nDownload\, print\, and share this flyer and post it at your shelter to invite other staff members! \nClick to download this flyer\n 
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/telemedicine-and-vaccine-updates-2024-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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