National Kitten Coalition Presents: Does your kitten foster program need some tech to help you take it to another level? Join us as the founder of Doobert, Chris Roy, gets us caught up on the latest features with their amazing Fosterspace toolset, their RescueTUBE module that makes it easy to get videos back from fosters, and their newest release, Companion Case Management (CCM).
FDSA Presents (fee applies): Do you have dogs that fight over resources in your home? Do you struggle with determining why the dogs are having conflicts? Are you constantly stressed about when the next dog fight might happen? Join aggression specialist Michael Shikashio CDBC in part one of this two-part series.
VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): Dr. Jane Quandt, DACVAA, DACVECC discusses how to utilize chemical restraint techniques for fractious, fearful or reactive dogs and cats, including some given by the owner prior to arrival at the hospital.
Dogs Playing for Life Presents: 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!
UC Davis KSMP Presents: We’re kicking off California for All Animals with two grants focused on making an immediate impact in shelters across the state. Learn more at our grant applicants informational webinar on Friday, February 18 at 12 p.m. PT.
VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): Dr. Shelby Reinstein, DACVO reviews orbital diseases causing exophthalmos and enophthalmos. The causes, diagnostics and treatment options for orbital cellulitis, orbital abscesses, and orbital neoplasia will be presented.
VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 30-minute YouTube LIVE VETgirl webinar, Dr. Cynthia Ward, PhD, DACVIM reviews the Cushingoid dog. Tune in for the latest updates in diagnosis, how to start adrenolytic drugs, and how to monitor these patients.
The AAWA Presents: The American Heartworm Society and the Association of Shelter Veterinarians are developing a canine heartworm management decision-making tool. This webinar will provide an overview of and rationale for portions of this new tool.
VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members):
NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: In this session, you will learn about what considerations to make for pets when preparing eviction notices and enforcing eviction orders, about the importance of companion animals for many families and stability they can provide for at-risk people in times of uncertainty, and how to utilize your community’s resources to help keep pets and their families together.
CalAnimals Presents: We’ll discuss strategic placement of deterrents, de-escalation techniques and information sharing regarding the long-term effectiveness of managing populations of community cats after sterilization. Attendees will leave this session with talking points to the most common complaints and solutions for scenarios in which cats are causing a nuisance.
Virox and Shelters United Present: Join Fear Free Founder Dr. Marty Becker and Mal Schwartz, Founder of Shelters United, as they discuss protocols on empathy that shelters and rescues can use to help keep pets happy and to make them more adoptable to increase their chances of finding a happy and healthy furever home.
HASS Presents: In a time of great challenges—in animal welfare, and beyond—HASS provides a collaborative, community-centric path for preserving families and saving animals’ lives. Learn how you can be a part of it.
Best Friends Presents: During this town hall our expert panel will discuss ways to build up your foster program using recruitment and retention strategies, and share tips on how to utilize your fosters in unique ways to maximize lifesaving. We’ll also share details about the Maddie’s Fund We Foster Challenge, kicking off later this month.
Think Anesthesia Presents: This presentation covers the importance of performing anesthetic dental procedures in patients with underlying conditions.
VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour VETgirl webinar, Dr. Michael Jaffe, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS reviews the challenges of performing orthopedic exams on cats. Tune in to learn several of the most common orthopedic injuries seen in our feline friends, including osteoarthritis, cranial cruciate ligament injuries, patellar luxations, and traumatic injuries.
Dogs Playing for Life Presents: 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.
Puppyworks Presents (fee applies): More than a webinar, we’ll provide an interactive, behind-closed-doors experience for attendees to see the interconnectedness of the Dog, the Human & the Environment, in part from attendee submitted videos.
VIN/VSPN Presents (free for VIN members): J. Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM (LAIM), presents this week’s Tuesday Topic, “Antibiotics 101: Basic Principles of Antibiotic Use, Selection, and Susceptibility Testing.”
Network for Good Presents: Nonprofits know that social media can have the power to engage communities and build support for their missions. But it’s so time-consuming to stay on top of the trends and the ever-shifting sands of social media. Nonprofit digital marketing expert Julia Campbell will show you exactly how in this training. If you feel like social media is taking over your entire day and taking away from your other responsibilities, this session is for you!
