Maddie’s Fund Presents: This presentation will share the results of three research projects, co-authored by our guest speaker Dr. Lauren Loney, a licensed attorney, researcher, and advocate crafting policies and lobbying on a variety of issues at local, state, and federal levels. Her talk will address the impact of restrictive pet policies in rental housing on pets, animal shelters, and the tenants who love them.

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT will review the top poisons that kill small animal patients. While these poisons aren’t common, they have a higher rate of fatality compared to other more commonly seen toxicants in dogs and cats.

CalAnimals Presents: Does your agency use Incident Action Plans (IAP)? Not quite sure what an IAP is? Why is a situation status report (Sit Stat) so important? Find out in this training as our disaster response experts offer important guidance to prepare you for your next emergency. Join Ryan Soulsby, CalAnimals Disaster Program Manager, and Brian Whipple, Sonoma County Animal Services, as they discuss the function of the Incident Action Plan and Situation Status Report and how it could benefit your disaster operations.

FDSA Presents (fee applies): Welcome to the Canine Cognitive Challenges Framework, developed by presenter Barbara Lloyd! This framework sets a new standard for raising puppies and transforming the mindset and trajectory of mature dogs.

FDSA Presents (fee applies): This webinar is intended to provide advice, interventions, and skills for individuals working with reactive or overexcited dogs. “The circle method of Loose Leash Walking” will be used to help the behavior and emotional state of reactive and over-aroused dogs by allowing them to adjust to their environment, reconnect with their handlers, and become more emotionally comfortable in the presence of specific triggers.

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Dr. Feuerbacher and her team investigated the behavioral and physiological effects of single- or pair-housing shelter dogs, most of which had recently entered the shelter, as well as the impact of pair-housing on length of stay. In this talk, Dr. Feuerbacher will review the literature on cohousing dogs, go into detail on her study methods and results, and discuss the benefits and practical considerations of pair-housing dogs.

United Spay Alliance and Community Cats Podcast Present: For decades, we’ve been sterilizing community cats in order to help reduce their population, with the primary goal of improving their wellbeing. But what if I told you there is an additional benefit to Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return (TNVR) programs – one that protects the health of pets and people in our communities? In this webinar, we’ll also explore how TNVR programs can help prevent the spread of toxoplasmosis by community cats.

Life of Riley Presents: This 90-minute webinar is designed to inform and answer questions about the Canine Care Certified program: a nationwide, voluntary program that addresses the health and overall welfare of dogs in the care of breeders in the United States.

Open Door Veterinary Collective Presents: Join Open Door Veterinary Collective for lively conversations as we explore innovative and practical solutions that organizations are using to address barriers to accessing pet care and resources in their communities. This session will touch on local transit options, including public transport and specialized pet shuttle services. We will also spotlight examples of organizations that have successfully leveraged their own resources to create effective transportation solutions.

PPG Presents (fee applies): This comprehensive and holistic approach to training and development was introduced at the RSPCA South Australia with a new training and safety program – PAWS Training. This presentation explores the development, rollout, and overall outcomes of the PAWS program, including challenges faced, improvements made, and benefits to animals in care. We will also discuss the core transferable components for other organisations whose core business is working with large numbers of animals and people.

National Kitten Coalition Presents: In this webinar, you’ll learn the essentials of caring for a pregnant queen and preparing for bottle babies -whether with or without their mom. Get equipped with the knowledge and skills you need to navigate the start of kitten season successfully.

Best Friends Presents: Shelter leaders know a budget cut can be the difference between life and death for the animals in their care. In this webinar, we’ll help you navigate these challenges with the tools and knowledge to make a data-driven case for your funding. Using data from shelter management software, Census reports, Shelter Pet Data Alliance, and more, you can present a compelling, fact-based argument for keeping or even increasing the budget you need to continue your lifesaving work.