Webinar - 4/2/26 - Dealing with Over-the-Top Behavior: A Practical Tool-Kit - FDSA (fee applies)
2026-04-02 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Over-excited, over-the-top, out-of-control… Does this sound like a dog you know?
If so, they probably have over-arousal issues! Over-arousal can be a factor in many different behavior issues in dogs*, from hyperactivity to aggression. Teaching animals how to handle arousal can change their lives – and ours – for the better.
*NOTE: The concepts in this webinar apply to species other than dogs, too!
In this webinar, we will explore a range of tools for helping the over-aroused animal in your life. Topics covered include arousal and how it affects behavior, determining which “problem” behaviors relate to over-arousal (and which probably don’t), training games you can use to help the animals in your life learn to manage their arousal levels, and more.
Whether you want to teach your dog better manners around guests or are desperately trying to avoid a repeat of that bite to the mailman, this webinar is for you!
Presenter: Irith Bloom
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Online Event - First Fridays - First Fridays: AI for Animal Welfare Professionals Collaboration Calls - Outcomes for Pets Consulting
2026-04-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-03 11:00 - 12:00
Please join us every first Friday of the month to discuss AI use in animal shelters, share new AI developments, and join your peers in discussing creative solutions to common problems.
Meetings will occur the first Friday of each month at 11 am PST / 2 pm EST.
Registering for this meeting will register you for the complete series.
REGISTER NOW: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tzBOM-0PQ6KEJp3lyAJ0fA#/registration

Online Course – 4/4/26 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Central (small fee applies)
2026-04-04 11:00 - 13:45
Ready to make a difference for feral and stray cats in your community? Join our expert instructors to learn the best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and effective colony management. You’ll learn what TNR is, why it works, and how to address common challenges such as communicating with neighbors, preparing for trapping, conducting large-scale trapping operations, feeding, and providing winter shelter.
If you’re new to TNR, you’ll gain the essential skills needed to kickstart your TNR journey, while experienced trappers can refresh and sharpen their techniques.
Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and real-life video footage from actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and access to a dedicated Facebook group for ongoing networking with fellow TNR advocates.
Led by experts from Neighborhood Cats, this 2.75-hour session includes an 15-minute Q&A. Registration is just $10.
This 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/
WEBSITE LINK: https://communitycatscentral.com/events/live-tnr-certification-workshop-april-2026/

Webinar - 4/15/26 - 2026 California Adopt-a-Pet Day: Strategies for Success! - CalAnimals
2026-04-15 10:00 - 11:00
This year’s California Adopt-a-Pet Day will take place on Saturday, June 6th, and the ASPCA will once again, be providing grants to underwrite the waived adoption fees. Last year’s event was a huge success, with 4,979 adoptions, and for 2026 we are eager to reach our goal of finding loving homes for 5,000 dogs, cats, horses, and other small animals. As the media outreach and paid advertising drive more adopters to our shelters, we want to help everyone prepare and maximize this opportunity to send as many pets home as possible.
Join us for this informative session where leaders from Humane Society of Sonoma County, OC Animal Care, and County of Monterey will share their strategies for success. You’ll hear how they do their promotions, ramp up volunteer support, prepare staff, orchestrate the large number of adoptions, and ensure that as many animals as possible are ready to go. You’ll also learn about the great resources available to assist by our promotions expert from the ASPCA.
Presenters
Cindy Burnham, County of Monterey/Hitchcock Road Animal Services
Karrie Stewart, RVT, Humane Society of Sonoma County
Alexandra Su, OC Animal Care
Alexander Craig, ASPCA
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__Au-_OIzSh6PaWkpkQc–A

Webinar - 4/15/26 - Protecting Kittens Through Vaccination: A Webinar for Rescues, Shelters, and Caregivers - National Kitten Coalition
2026-04-15 16:30 - 17:00
Join us for a practical 30 minute webinar designed to help rescue organizations, shelters, fosters, and caregivers understand the essentials of kitten vaccination. Led by Emily Coleman, DVM, this session will walk you through the recommended vaccination schedule, explain why vaccines are critical for young kittens, and provide a clear overview of the diseases they protect against.
Whether you’re caring for a single foster kitten or managing a busy shelter, this webinar will give you the confidence to support healthy starts and prevent outbreaks. With easy to follow guidance and real world tips, you’ll leave with the knowledge you need to keep kittens safe and thriving on their journey to adoption.
Presenter: Emily A. Coleman, DVM
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/protecting-kittens-through-vaccination/

Webinar - 4/16/26 - Maddie's Insights - Fur-ever starts now: Supporting dogs and adopters post-adoption - Maddie's Fund
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00
Each year, thousands of dogs are relinquished to rehoming organizations and adopted into new homes. Like many dog owners, adopters often encounter early health and behavior concerns—but for adopted dogs, these challenges can sometimes lead to returns.
In 2018, Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, launched a post-adoption support program. Adopters from any UK Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre receive follow-up calls about their dog’s health and behavior at 2 days, 2 weeks, and 4 months after adoption.
This presentation reviews the program’s methodology and participant cohort, highlights the most common adopter-reported concerns, examines use of behavior support (and reasons it’s declined), and explores return-to-kennel rates, including when and why dogs are returned.
Our speakers are Drs. Eleanor Jordan and Lauren Samet, both of Dogs Trust, a British animal welfare charity and humane society which specializes in the well-being of dogs. It is the largest dog welfare charity in the United Kingdom, caring for over 15,000 animals each year.
Learning Objectives:

Understand common health and behavior concerns in dogs post-adoption in the UK.
Learn where adopters in the UK may seek advice from after adopting a dog.
Explore how embedding post-adoption support into the adoption process in the UK impacts engagements with the service.

Earn continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement towards 1.0 CAWA CEs. This webinar has also been pre-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). It has also been submitted for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval for on-demand viewers. We will post the recording on Maddie’s University a day or so after the live webcast.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister

Webinar - 4/16/26 - Ask Us Anything: Real-World Answers for Everyday Animal Welfare Challenges - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:15
Got a question? We’re ready.
Join us for an open Q&A session designed for animal welfare professionals at every stage of their careers. Our expert panel — representing municipal agencies, nonprofits, rural programs, and large-scale operations — will tackle your toughest questions, from staffing and funding to intake, public pressure, and field enforcement. Bring your challenges, get practical solutions.
Panelists
Mike Wheeler, Director of Community Services for Cabot, Arkansas
Jerrica Owen, Executive Director, National Animal Care & Control Association
Spencer Conover, Chief Operating Officer, National Animal Care & Control Association
Dr. Josh Fisher, Animal Services Director, City of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/ask-us-anything-real-world-answers-for-everyday-animal-welfare-challenges/

Webinar - 4/22/26 - Caring in a Crisis: Pet & Human First Aid Essentials - Center for Pet Family Well-being
2026-04-22 12:00 - 13:00
April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and we’re marking the occasion with a special webinar, Caring in a Crisis: Pet & Human First Aid Essentials. Join Becky DeBolt, DVM, and Jason French, MD, as they share practical, real-world guidance on responding to common injuries and emergency situations affecting both pets and people—so you’re prepared when every second counts.
Topics will include heat stress, animal bites, zoonotic (animal-to-human) illnesses, and other situations where quick, informed action can make a critical difference.
Don’t miss this opportunity to build confidence and lifesaving skills—REGISTER TODAY!
WEBSITE LINK: https://tiny.utk.edu/April2026Webinar

Webinar - 4/22/26 - Rethinking Retroviruses: FeLV and FIV Testing Updates - Best Friends
2026-04-22 13:00 - 14:00
This session will equip shelter veterinarians and staff with the most current, evidence-based guidance on FeLV and FIV testing, interpretation, and management in the shelter setting. Participants will explore updated diagnostic recommendations, common testing challenges, and practical approaches for integrating testing into daily shelter operations. The session will also highlight strategies that support efficient population flow, informed decision-making, and strong lifesaving outcomes.
This program has been been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.
Presented by: Dr. Erin Katribe, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice)
National Shelter Medicine; Best Friends Animal Society
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/4717437859110/WN_iRsWQsmFS4aikwy3tfGwsg

Webinar - 4/23/26 - HASS Connect: Let's Talk Artificial Intelligence - HASS
2026-04-23 11:00 - 12:00
You are invited every fourth Thursday of the month, to join fellow leaders from national, government, and non-profit animal welfare organizations for a strategic roundtable discussion focused on the most pressing challenges facing our field. From staffing shortages and volunteer engagement to community trust, and the evolving role of shelters, this session invites candid dialogue, shared learning, and collaborative problem-solving. Whether you’re leading a municipal agency, nonprofit organization, or national initiative, your insights and experiences are vital to finding solutions.
This month at HASS Connect, we are exploring the transformative potential of AI and how to truly optimize it for our industry. Whether you are already using AI and can share your insights or are simply curious to learn how it can streamline your daily work, we invite you to join us. Together, we will share real-world experiences and troubleshoot challenges to help you uncover the untapped potential of these tools.
*You only need to register for the series once.
Time: 1-2 p.m. CT
Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/eYjSHEXEQ–_PxoL4pH2_g#/registration

Hybrid Conference - 4/24/26 to 4/26/26 - IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference 2026 - IAABC (fee applies)
2026-04-24 05:00 - 14:15, 2026-04-25 05:00 - 14:15, 2026-04-26 05:00 - 14:15
Join animal welfare professionals at the 2026 IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference. This conference features a dedicated Shelter Track on Saturday, April 25, with sessions on behavior assessment, welfare optimization, and enrichment strategies. Explore 40+ evidence-based sessions across species.
Contact: questions@iaabcfoundation.org
WEBSITE LINK: http://iaabcfoundation.org/animal-behavior-conference/

Webinar - 4/27/26 - Lost & Found: They Don’t Have to Be Shelter Bound! - CalAnimals
2026-04-27 10:00 - 11:00
You won’t want to miss this important webinar to learn about proactive strategies that helped Washoe County Regional Animal Services achieve Return to Home RTH success of 63% of dogs and 8% of cats.
Presenter: Shyanne Schull, Director, Washoe County Regional Animal Services
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YrXEFYRUSCGxBs8paItKrQ#/

Webinar - 4/29/26 - Foster Spotlight: Lessons from Award-Winning Programs - Maddie's Fund
2026-04-29 12:00 - 14:00
Join us for a dynamic look at some of the winning strategies from the 2025 Foster 50 Challenge. Through a series of lightning-fast talks, you’ll learn how grant funding helped spark new ideas, expanded foster programs, and created measurable change for communities and animals in need. In this 2-hour webcast, you’ll walk away with practical strategies and inspiration that show what’s possible when shelters invest in fostering. There will be time for your questions and answers, too.
Who should attend? Everyone is welcome! This webinar is perfect for those interested or involved in existing foster care programs, foster coordinators, marketing, leadership and operations enthusiasts. It will be especially helpful to those registered for the 2026 Foster 50 grant challenge (deadline to register is April 30).
Participants will be eligible for up to 2 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) and National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) continuing education credit hours.
Come make new friends and help make the world of foster care accessible and enjoyable to all involved!
Time: 12noon Pacific – 2pm Pacific
Register: https://maddies.fund/Foster50Spotlights

Webinar - 4/30/26 - One Health, Two Patients: The Human–Animal Bond in Homeless Health - Center for Pet Family Well-being
2026-04-30 11:00 - 12:00
When it comes to healthcare for pet owners experiencing homelessness, the One Health clinical care model is proving to both improve access to veterinary care as well as human healthcare. Established in Seattle in 2018 in a collaboration between the University of Washington’s Center for One Health Research and Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, the One Health Clinic integrates veterinary and human primary care to benefit both members of the family.
In this 1-hour webinar we’ll examine the success of integrated human and veterinary care on healthcare, homeless services, and housing, and explore how this model of care can be modified to meet the needs of your community.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tQL_ZbiFR666oNuixiwseQ#/registration

Webinar - 5/13/26 - Avoiding Costly PAGA Claims: A Practical Compliance Guide for Animal Shelters & Nonprofits - CalAnimals
2026-05-13 10:00 - 11:00
California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) continues to create significant legal and financial exposure for nonprofit organizations, including animal shelters and animal control agencies. Many well-intentioned employers are unaware of common wage-and-hour compliance gaps that can quickly lead to costly claims.
In this practical and informative webinar, employment defense attorney Mandeep Rupal will break down the most common pitfalls that lead to PAGA lawsuits and provide clear, actionable strategies to help organizations reduce risk. Attendees will gain insight into key compliance areas, including meal and rest breaks, timekeeping practices, employee classification, and documentation practices.
Designed specifically for animal welfare organizations, this session will equip leaders and managers with the tools they need to proactively strengthen compliance while continuing to focus on their mission.
Presenter: Mandeep Rupal, Attorney at Law
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O_nPEHFNRtC1mrXjSIcNrA

Webinar - 5/21/26 - Raccoons, Reports and Real-Time Maps: Using Data and Maps to Tell Wild Stories and Shape Smart Policies - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2026-05-21 10:00 - 11:15
Whether it’s responding to calls about baby birds or guiding residents through raccoon encounters, many shelters are more involved with wildlife than they realize.
But here’s the catch: if you’re not tracking it, you’re missing half the story.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to create a simple yet powerful wildlife tracking system and see how that data can transform into compelling maps and visual stories using low-cost (or even free) tools. We’ll also feature a real-world case study from our Shelter Mentorship partners at Harker Heights Pet Adoption Center in Texas, showing how data tracking reshaped their approach to wildlife and community engagement.
Whether you’re an ACO, shelter manager, or community outreach specialist, this webinar will equip you with practical tools to track and visualize wildlife and field service data (including TNR or street dog programs), make smarter decisions for both domestic and wild animals, advocate for resources through clear visual evidence, and build community trust through transparency and education.
Let’s turn that “we don’t take wildlife calls” into “we’re leading the way on wildlife care and conflict prevention.”
Presenters:
Shiloh Wester, Shelter Administrator for the Harker Heights Pet Adoption Center
Grace Kahle, Program Manager for the Urban Wildlife team at Humane World for Animals
This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/raccoons-reports-and-real-time-maps-using-data-and-maps-to-tell-wild-stories-and-shape-smart-policies/

Webinar - Fourth Thursdays - HASS Connect - HASS
2026-05-28 11:00 - 13:00
You are invited every fourth Thursday of the month, to join fellow leaders from national, government, and non-profit animal welfare organizations for a strategic roundtable discussion focused on the most pressing challenges facing our field. From staffing shortages and volunteer engagement to community trust, and the evolving role of shelters, this session invites candid dialogue, shared learning, and collaborative problem-solving. Whether you’re leading a municipal agency, nonprofit organization, or national initiative, your insights and experiences are vital to finding solutions.
*You only need to register for the series once.
Time: 1-2 p.m. CT
Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/eYjSHEXEQ–_PxoL4pH2_g#/registration
