Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 9/25/24 - The Future of Post-Adoption Support - University of Florida Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program
2024-09-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Are you an animal welfare professional looking to enhance your organization’s post-adoption support? Could your return rates for adoptions decrease if your adopters could get real-time answers to the most common settling-in issues for a new pet?
Petszel can lighten this load for you. Join us for a webinar to explore how Petszel can help your organization make more adoptions stick and see examples from other shelters that are using this app.
Date: September 25, 2024, 1:00 pm ET
Title: The Future of Post-Adoption Support
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NqcIQaHWTA2wvA_vY2Angw
This new app developed by shelter directors and veterinarians works with your existing software to trickle tailored content delivered at the right time to new adopters. Automated post-adoption engagement and adopter check-in surveys delivered to your inbox let you know if issues are developing, giving your team time to help before a return occurs.
Petszel is free for shelters and rescues. Direct connection to PetPoint, Shelterluv, and ShelterBuddy (Chameleon coming soon!) reduces staff time and can even transfer medical records to the pet’s new veterinarian to improve continuity of care.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NqcIQaHWTA2wvA_vY2Angw

Webinar - 9/26/24 - From Horror to Hope: An Anti-Puppy Mill Advocate’s Eye-Opening Journey Inside of USDA Kennels - Life of Riley at Spring Point
2024-09-26 11:00 - 12:00
Speakers:

Mindi Callison, Founder and Executive Director of Bailing out Benji
Alexis Bell, Research Analyst Bailing out Benji

Mindi and Alexis have devoted their lives to ending puppy mill cruelty and Bailing Out Benji is widely known as a powerful and tireless advocate for the dogs on these facilities. Through their examination of inspection records and images from licensed dog breeding facilities, they have uncovered and exposed cruelty and played critical roles in shutting down bad facilities and passing animal protection legislation. Earlier this year, members of Bailing Out Benji were given intimate access inside USDA kennels in the Midwest: they were allowed to see every inch of these facilities, touch everything (including dogs!) and had all their questions answered by the kennel owners.
Join Mindi and Alexis for a conversation about their experience and hear why animal advocates can be hopeful about changes that are happening within the industry.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvdO-qqTwsE9cLZ_pIAXRc8lpwnlI00ijf#/registration

Webinar - 9/26/24 - Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Tracking Behavioral Observations in Shelter Animals - ASPCAPro
2024-09-26 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for an insightful session that will help you enhance your organization’s methods for collecting and utilizing behavioral observations in shelter animals. Our expert panelists will examine a mock behavioral communications flowchart and share valuable, practical tips to help you evaluate your shelter’s behavioral communication processes. You’ll walk away knowing how to implement small changes that can significantly improve the behavioral health of shelter animals.
Takeaways

Learn tips and tools for assessing your current system
Understand the important role of integrated care in behavioral health

Suited For
This webinar is best suited for animal behavior professionals, shelter professionals, and shelter volunteers.
Credits
This webinar has been submitted for CCPDT credit and is pending approval.
Presenters
Elise Gingrich DVM, MPH, MS, DACVPM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice), Senior Director, Shelter Medicine Shelter Services, ASPCA
K.C. Thompson, Shelter Operations Manager, Humane Society of Charlotte
Katie Donohue, Associate Director of Behavior Services – Adoption Centers CBCC-KA
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/shelter-behavior-roundtable-tracking-behavioral-observations-shelter-animals

Webinar - 9/27/24 - Bridging the Gap: How VPAs Can Revolutionize Veterinary Care - United Spay Alliance
2024-09-27 11:00 - 12:00
Are you ready to learn about a game-changing opportunity in veterinary care?
Join us for a FREE webinar, “Bridging the Gap: How VPAs Can Revolutionize Veterinary Care,” featuring expert Dr. Bob Murtaugh, where we’ll dive into the exciting push for the Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) position. This new role is set to enhance and support the veterinary profession, offering solutions to both current and future challenges.
In this session, you will:

Discover how the VPA role addresses veterinary provider needs.
Learn how practitioners can promote growth and improve access to care.
Gain practical insights on how YOU can help bring this role to life.

This webinar is designed with you in mind—whether you’re a veterinary professional, animal lover, or simply curious about the future of veterinary care. The entire session will be Q&A format, allowing you to engage directly with Dr. Murtaugh and ask your most pressing questions throughout the discussion.
📅 Date & Time: Friday, September 27th from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET
📍 Location: Online
🎟️ Cost: FREE!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to shape the future of veterinary care! Reserve your spot now and be part of this exciting discussion. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at info@unitedspayalliance.org
REGISTER TODAY: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5968507998059028570

Webinar – 10/4/24 – DPFL Playgroups: The Why, the What, and the How – Dogs Playing for Life
2024-10-04 08:00 - 11:30
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. Attendees 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! This is a 3.5-hour presentation with Q&A at intervals throughout. This webinar will not be recorded. This 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).
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zlBqbWQpRtmPrZExC3_tzA#/registration

Webinar - 10/9/24 - How to Help Fearful Dogs Feel Safe with Dr. Zazie Todd - PPG (fee applies)
2024-10-09 14:00 - 15:00
Almost three-quarters of dogs have some kind of canine anxiety, according to research. This talk is an overview of how to help fearful dogs, starting with recognizing the signs of fear and helping the dog to feel safe. We’ll look at the prevalence of fears in dogs, the kinds of fears that are most common, and some of the specific steps that can be taken to protect fearful dogs.
Management is important for several reasons. We’ll also look at the role of the dog’s attachment to their guardian, why it’s so important to work at the dog’s pace and not make them face their fears, and which techniques work best with fearful and anxious dogs. We’ll also talk about how to evaluate and prioritize the changes that will be most important in an individual case.
Learning Objectives

Appreciate the importance of choices and routine (including how to cope with changes)
Describe the secure base effect and understand what attachment to the guardian means for a fearful dog
Evaluate the changes that will be most beneficial for a fearful dog, including the role of management
Recognize tools, approaches, and actions that are detrimental for a fearful dog, and help clients choose (and stick to) alternate approaches.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/how-to-help-fearful-dogs-feel-safe-with-dr-zazie-todd/

Webinar - 10/10/24 - Disaster Response Technology: Shelterly & Petco Love Lost - CalAnimals
2024-10-10 10:00 - 11:00
Responding effectively during disasters involves careful allocation of resources and information management. With ever increasing frequency and intensity of disaster events, many organizations find themselves thinly stretched during responses. Utilizing technology is critical for ensuring animals get tracked throughout incidents and get back to their people whenever possible.
Shelterly and Petco Love Lost are the leading software tools designed to facilitate disaster response and recovery. Join us for this important session to learn about how Shelterly can help you track, manage, and care for animals during disaster incidents and how the use of Petco Love Lost can effectively support reunification.
Presenters:
Aaron Klein, Petco Love Lost
Abbie Moore, Petco Love Lost
John Peaveler, Humane Innovations
Trevor Skaggs, Shelterly
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I_2PEWcqRlGQnjCVeBjIsg#/registration

Webinar - 10/10/24 - Maddie’s Insights: Behavioral Euthanasia: Just the Facts! - Maddie's Fund
2024-10-10 12:00 - 13:00
Maddie’s® Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. In October, Miranda Hitchcock, MS, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA will be discussing factors associated with behavioral euthanasia in pet dogs.
Behavioral euthanasia is a sensitive topic with a wide variety of personal thoughts and emotions. But what do we actually know about it? How often does it happen, and why? Do we have data we can use to make decisions? Where can we turn for information? This talk will walk you through the existing (and pending!) research on behavioral euthanasia to help us separate fact from fiction. There will be time for your questions.
Register here: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister

What you’ll come away with:

An understanding of the history of research on behavioral euthanasia and the gaps
A summary of the 2024 paper “Factors Associated with Behavioral Euthanasia in Pet Dogs” and learn about the methods used (and why)
The types of behaviors that led to euthanasia in this study, and the information we can (and can’t) use from it to make decisions
The main findings of the study, including pieces that agree or disagree with previous literature
The limitations of research like this, and the potential for future study
Takeaways for pet professionals based on this research and resources available for folks in this situation

Can’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording after the webcast.
This 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 approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval.
Maddie’s Pet Forum discussion thread https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastBehavioralEuthanasia
About Guest Speaker: Miranda Hitchcock (she/her), MS Applied Animal Behavior, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified
Miranda is the co-founder and executive director of Every Dog Behavior and Training, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing inclusive, accessible dog training and behavior resources.
She began working with dogs as a volunteer at an animal shelter and fell down the rabbit hole of behavior. She moved to Austin for a Maddie’s Executive Leadership Fellowship with two of Austin’s shelters before becoming the operations manager at the municipal animal shelter.
Miranda left sheltering to found Every Dog in 2019, taking her behavior and leadership expertise to the nonprofit world. She is a certified dog trainer and multi-certified dog behavior consultant. She holds a master’s degree in applied animal Behavior and Welfare from Virginia Tech. In 2024, her first research paper on behavioral euthanasia was published in the journal Frontiers of Veterinary Science.
When not working, Miranda loves rock climbing, listening to fantasy audiobooks, and snuggling with her pittie, Nina.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister

Webinar - 10/10/24 - Americans with Disabilities Act and Service Animals in Field Services - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2024-10-10 12:00 - 13:15
Service animals provide assistance to many people across this country. So how do you know if an animal is a service animal? What do you do if the animal is or isn’t a service animal? These are questions facing Animal Control Officers and others every day.
Navigating the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) can be a very difficult task and it is important that we protect the rights of the disabled while also being cognisant that there might be those who are claiming the use of a service animal incorrectly. This webinar will give you the tools to understand and provide protections afforded under the ADA while also giving you tools to approach those who are using the term “service animal” incorrectly.
Want to prepare for this webinar? The webinar, From Guide Dogs to Therapy Squirrels: The Americans with Disabilities Act and Animal Welfare Professionals, will be freely available on the JCH YouTube channel until Oct 11, 2024. Hit the bell icon on the JCH YouTube channel page to receive notifications of our latest video releases.
This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/americans-with-disabilities-act-and-service-animals-in-field-services/

Webinar - 10/16/24 - Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: Contracts, Compensation and Collaboration - ASPCAPro
2024-10-16 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for an insightful session in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program that will help your agency navigate the complexities of contracting for animal sheltering services. Our panelists will discuss the necessities of developing contracts with local governments, outline essential steps to build collaborative relationships with key government stakeholders and explore ways to demonstrate the need for adequate compensation for these valuable services.
Takeaways

The essentials for building and maintaining collaborative relationships with key government stakeholders
Key elements to include and what to avoid in contract negotiations for animal sheltering services
Pros and cons of various contractual models

Suited for:
This session is best suited for animal welfare leaders and staff as well as local governments that contract for animal sheltering services.
Speakers:

Triniti Halverson, CAWA, Executive Director of Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter
Megan Dennis, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington
Kate Meghji, Chief Operating Officer at Humane Rescue Alliance
Julianna Tetlow, Senior Director of Government Relations at the San Diego Humane Society & Civic Alliance Solutions
The University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/ntsi-zoomies-contracts-compensation-collaboration-how-build-animal-sheltering

Webinar - 10/17/24 - Better Outcomes: Harnessing Narrative Change to Transform Animal Welfare - CalAnimals
2024-10-17 10:00 - 11:00
Pets rely on people, making human connections crucial to improving their lives. The problem is our stories and messages often undermine our best efforts. For decades mainstream narratives have been villainizing, blaming, and shaming pet owners, community members, and other animal welfare advocates. Stories and messages have failed to describe the root causes of issues. The result is that precious energy and resources go to faulty strategies and infighting. Pet families are separated, and animals go without the care they need. In this webinar we explore how better stories and messages can help us overcome these challenges and help us focus on doing our best work for pets and people together.
Presenter:
Hanna Lentz, Executive Director
Supporting People and Animal Relationships for Change (SPARC)
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OoMWeOsuSYia2DrFCVvijw#/registration

Webinar - 10/23/24 - Counter-conditioning for Fearful and Anxious Dogs: How to Get it Right with Dr. Zazie Todd - PPG (fee applies)
2024-10-23 14:00 - 15:00
When a dog is frightened, we often make use of classical conditioning. Counter conditioning is a very effective tool to help dogs learn to like things they were previously afraid of, but many people make mistakes in its implementation—and then think it hasn’t worked. This talk will give an overview of those all-important details and why they matter.
The details include how to make a clear contingency, when and how to combine counterconditioning with desensitization, and the role of an element of surprise. Plus we’ll talk about the best ways to explain these ideas in client-friendly ways. Along the way there will be nods to the science of counter-conditioning and how it has changed since the days of Pavlov.
Learning Objectives

Spot common mistakes that people make in counter-conditioning
Understand the role of an element of surprise
Develop and perfect counter-conditioning plans

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/counter-conditioning-for-fearful-and-anxious-dogs-how-to-get-it-right-wiht-dr-zazie-todd/

Webinar - 10/29/24 - Sharing Solutions to Support Lost Pet Programs - HASS
2024-10-29 15:00 - 16:00
Stray pet intake is overwhelming animal shelters and there is a rising need for solutions to get those pets back home. Join industry experts from three HASS pilot shelters—Cincinnati Animal CARE, Greenville County Animal Care, and San Diego Humane Society, to learn about their pet reunification programs and how their efforts can be replicated where you live to get more lost pets home.
Register below and join us live on Tuesday, October 29 at 5 p.m. CT. After the live event, a recording will be emailed to all registrants within one week.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7816739797796/WN_htCUCWZzSuyhnwXUy3px7Q#/registration

Webinar - 10/30/24 - A Case Study – Animal Behaviour In Local Government: Proactive initiatives from the City of Charles Sturt - PPG (fee applies)
2024-10-30 15:00 - 16:00
What do trainers, animal management officers and dog owners have in common? A love of dogs and a need to understand animal behaviour.
This webinar provides a case study for the value of a collaboration between a trainer and a progressive, proactive local government council in South Australia – the City of Charles Sturt.
Local government councils in Australia have legislative requirements and work extensively with their residents in order to promote responsible pet ownership. However, it can be incredibly challenging for councils to educate the public in an area that, let’s face it, is rather boring to hear about. Dog owners aren’t lining up to learn about the laws for registration, desexing, microchipping or leash requirements, and the educational messages can often be lost.
As a trainer working in local government, Petra has been able to incorporate her understanding of animal behaviour and learning theory principles into some incredibly proactive, informative community engagement initiatives, including educational resources, dog park design, seminars and a ‘thank you’ campaign acknowledging responsible pet owners.
This presentation will explore how important animal management messages can be spread through an animal behaviour lens, provide examples of where and how trainers can collaborate with local government agencies, and showcase opportunities to share responsible pet ownership messages through their own work.
Learning Objectives

Identify opportunities to incorporate animal management messaging as part of your training curriculum
Identify opportunities to partner with local government in educational initiatives for their residents

Presenter: Petra Edwards
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/a-case-study-animal-behaviour-in-local-government-proactive-initiatives-from-the-city-of-charles-sturt/

Webinar - 11/5/24 - Using Innovative Alternatives to Incarceration and Recognizing the Role of Trauma in Violence Against Animals - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2024-11-05 10:00 - 11:15
The animal law movement has, for the most part, been successful in showing society that animal cruelty is a problem. Now, a dynamic and evolving area of focus is creating targeted criminal justice outcomes to better help animal victims, heal individuals who committed cruelty, prevent future crimes against animals, and build healthier and more resilient communities. This webinar will discuss innovative work that identifies alternatives to traditional sentencing practices, which appropriately and accurately address underlying causes of animal cruelty, provide fairness to all parties involved in animal cruelty, and that work to curb the rate of future cruelty. Specifically, this webinar will discuss the role trauma can play as an underlying cause to cruelty, as well as methods to address and heal such trauma so it does not perpetuate animal cruelty in the future.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/using-innovative-alternatives-to-incarceration-and-recognizing-the-role-of-trauma-in-violence-against-animals/

Webinar - 11/6/24 - 2024 Veterinary Medicine Legislative Review - The Bridge Club
2024-11-06 17:00 - 18:00
Back by popular demand, our annual review of the legislative efforts that are changing veterinary medicine across the country. We will go state by state on major issues of title protection, new schools, virtual care and more. Don’t miss out on this one!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/2024-veterinary-medicine-legislative-review-1

Webinar - 11/13/24 - Neonatal and Early Kittenhood Emergencies - National Kitten Coalition
2024-11-13 16:30 - 17:30
The National Kitten Coalition is presenting a free RACE® CE webinar!
We want to say thank you to our veterinary professional community!
Mark your calendars for a FREE Webinar approved by the AAVSB for 1.00 credit of live, interactive RACE® CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/nurses in jurisdictions that recognize RACE® approval.
This webinar is open to all veterinary professionals. Please share with any of your colleagues who might be interested in attending, need CE credits, or simply love kittens.

Date/Time: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 7:30 PM EST
Title: Neonatal and Early Kittenhood Emergencies: Be ready to save the next one that walks through your door
Speaker: Emily Coleman, DVM

Webinar Overview
Kittens are very fragile beings that require immediate and intensive care in the face of a medical emergency. Conditions that will leave an adult cat only mildly ill or uncomfortable can quickly become life-threatening for a neonatal or young kitten. Neonatology and early kittenhood are often overlooked topics during veterinary medical education and continuing education opportunities, leaving both the recent graduate and the seasoned practitioner without the necessary knowledge of how to handle various emergencies commonly seen in kittens.
This talk will discuss how to recognize, diagnose and make treatment recommendations for several types of emergencies including ocular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, parasitic, congenital and traumatic. These emergencies, while varying in levels of urgency as well as ease of treatment, all often involve a kitten that is just days to weeks old.
As the nation adopts a no-kill outlook to animal rescue, it is only expected that more kittens will be seen in veterinary hospitals, making it very important for veterinary practitioners to be empowered to have frank, honest conversations with their clients on treatment recommendations and prognosis, whether they be rescue organizations or good Samaritans of the general public. As early veterinary intervention is almost always required, this tiny, vulnerable population deserves a chance to survive by being evaluated and treated appropriately.
Session objectives: After attending this virtual lecture an individual should be able to:

Identify the most common neonatal and early kittenhood emergencies seen in practice
Confidently treat these neonatal and early kittenhood emergencies
Understand the critical importance of complete supportive care for the neonate and kitten during an emergency
Create a kitten emergency kit for use in her hospital

Register today for this FREE webinar!
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/neonatal-and-early-kittenhood-emergencies/

Webinar - 11/14/24 - Maddie’s Insights: Beyond "Doing Better" - Using Behavior Data to Monitor Well-Being in Cats - Maddie's Fund
2024-11-14 12:00 - 13:00
Safeguarding the well-being of cats is essential to the mission of any responsible animal shelter. Environmental enrichment and behavior modification are often key to this goal. Measuring response to these interventions is essential to ensure strategies are successful. This webinar will present 4 ordinal rating scales designed to evaluate different expressions of cat behavior/welfare on a 0–5 scale (modified Fear, Anxiety, and Stress score; Response to Petting score; Participation in Play score; and Food Intake Summary score) that have excellent interobserver agreement and reliability, and a few other tools to describe behavior in a quantitative way. These tools are exceptionally useful to evaluate the response individual cats have to specific interventions, make decisions about which interventions should be tried first by looking at what was effective in cases presenting similarly in the past, and evaluating the efficacy of different interventions across a population of similar cats in a research project.
Register: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording after the webcast.
This 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 approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval.
What attendees will come away with:

An understanding of the value of using standardized rating tools to evaluate behavior and welfare in shelters
The ability to identify a range of practical applications for these tools, in both in the shelter and beyond

Speaker:
Jacklyn Ellis, PhD
Director of Behavior, Toronto Humane Society
Jacklyn Ellis is board certified by the Animal Behavior Society as a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, is Certified in Shelter Behavior – Cat by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and is the Director of Behavior at Toronto Humane Society. She earned her PhD in Animal Welfare at the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, where she conducted research on methods for reducing stress in shelter cats. Her work has been published widely in peer reviewed journals and she has presented at many national and international conferences, particularly on feline stress and elimination behavior. She has recently authored two chapters for a new edition of the leading textbook on the behavior and welfare of shelter animals.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister

Webinar - 11/14/24 - What We’re Learning with Community Programs - HASS
2024-11-14 15:00 - 16:00
What are leaders of community-centered programs in Baltimore and Dallas learning as they work with people and pets beyond the shelter? Hear from them on the many issues they face and the questions their experience has raised: What societal factors contribute to shelter intakes? How do you work with your community members to understand what they need and to divert intakes by offering community resources; and how are these leaders reaching towards understanding their impact?
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/2616740581796/WN_1jBTDPpdQyeM20kz1H0pPg

Webinar – 11/16/24 – Colony Caretaking Tips and Tricks – Community Cats Podcast
2024-11-16 11:00 - 13:00
Ants getting into the cats’ bowls or slugs making mealtime a slimy mess? Raccoons invading your colony? Got fleas? How do you keep the water from freezing in the middle of winter? Or calm the irate neighbor whose flower bed has been turned into a litter box? Find out how to deal with these and many more colony caretaking challenges from Neighborhood Cats with their 20 years of experience dealing with all things community cat. Come and share your battle-worn secrets too!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/colony-caretaking-tips-and-tricks-presented-by-neighborhood-cats-nov-2024/

Webinar - 11/25/24 - Kitten Level Data Webinar with Dr. Julie Levy and The Kitten Lady - Shelter Animals Count
2024-11-25 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for an insightful session focused on “Kitten Level Data” with renowned experts Dr. Julie Levy and Hannah Shaw (The Kitten Lady). In this webinar, we’ll explore the vital role of data in kitten care and shelter outcomes. Learn best practices for managing kitten intakes, pathway planning, and optimizing care, from intake to adoption, through data-driven approaches.
Dr. Levy will share her extensive knowledge on kitten health and shelter medicine, while Hannah Shaw will provide real-world insights on fostering and community care. Together, they will guide participants on how to collect, interpret, and apply data to improve outcomes for the most vulnerable animal population: kittens.
Whether you’re a shelter professional, rescue volunteer, or foster caregiver, this webinar will equip you with actionable strategies to elevate your kitten care programs using data. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from two of the most respected voices in animal welfare! Representatives from Shelter Animals Count and Hill’s Pet Nutrition will share the latest data and insights for kittens.
This webinar will be facilitated by Kristen Hassen with Outcomes for Pets and is hosted by Shelter Animals Count. Kitten Level Data is part of our Data Foundations Series, powered by Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelteranimalscount.org/event/kitten-level-data-webinar-with-dr-julie-levy-and-the-kitten-lady/

Webinar - 12/5/24 - Essential Messaging for Work in Animal Care & Well-being - Life of Riley
2024-12-05 11:00 - 12:00
Stories and messages are powerful, and we need new ones now more than ever in our work for companion animals and people.
Speaker: Hanna Lentz, Executive Director, Supporting People and Animal Relationships for Change
WEBSITE LINK: https://lor.dog/webinars/

Webinar - 1/9/25 - 2025: Overcoming Sheltering Setbacks - HASS
2024-12-09 11:00 - 12:00
In an environment where overcrowded kennels, limited funding and people in need of pet support services unlike ever before are the norm, HASS is inviting you to be a part of the solution to issues like these 2025! In this webinar, Lee Ann Shenefiel, program director for the Hays County Pet Resource Center, will share proven research, programming and free resources for your organization to unite with HASS in changing animal welfare industry setbacks to successes.
For our new monthly webinar series built for shelter staff or volunteers of all titles, HASS will offer the opportunity to not only attend a live event, but join optional office hours with the keynote speaker for a continued discussion or problem solving session regarding the webinar topic.
Those who register for the live event will also receive information on registering for the office hours as well, and we encourage you to share the link directly with your staff!
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7417355808066/WN_fBbC4puzTdypbsJdZBZoZw#/registration

Webinar - 12/10/24 - Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease: Standardizing Protocols for Vaccination and Treatment - Fear Free
2024-12-10 10:00 - 11:00
Variations in vaccination protocols against pathogens that cause canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD) can leave dogs vulnerable to infection. Understanding when to recommend non-core vaccines, such as Bordetella and canine influenza, as part of a dog’s core vaccine protocol is critical for comprehensive protection.
Join us tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET with Dr. Carol Reinero, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD, FFCP-V, to discuss vaccination and treatment protocols for CIRD, including risk assessment and vaccination route.
During this webinar, we will cover:

The differences in core and non-core vaccines for dogs based on the 2022 AAHA guidelines
Epidemiologic data showing differences in non-core vaccine use even in similar geographic regions, using vaccines against Bordetella and influenza as examples
The clinical manifestations of canine infectious respiratory disease complex and how they are treated

Join us for this free webinar! This webinar will be recorded and is RACE-approved for 1 CE Hour.
WEBSITE LINK: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4764570/58E57B8408D716885ABFB9A45BC67367

Webinar - 12/10/24 - Collaboration: The Secret Ingredient to Housing People and Pets in Crisis - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2024-12-10 12:00 - 13:15
We get it, the thought of creating and sustaining a pet housing program for the pets of people in crisis can feel a little daunting sometimes. But we’ve got the secret (or maybe not-so-secret!) ingredient that you’ll need to create an effective program that will stand the test of time – collaboration! That’s right, you don’t need to be the expert in everything!
Whether you’re from the animal services or the human services world, the key ingredient to your success is building community partnerships. In this presentation, we’ll walk you through some of the basics of why, how, and what to do when building your collaborative partnerships!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/collaboration-the-secret-ingredient-to-housing-people-and-pets-in-crisis/

Webinar - 12/11/24 - Isn't That Just Medicine: The Art and Science of Spectrum of Care - HSVMA
2024-12-11 17:00 - 18:30
Veterinarians are in the unique and challenging position of balancing the medical needs of their patients with the emotional, physical, and financial needs of their clients and their own moral and legal obligations to both. Embracing the spectrum of care can help to accomplish this delicate balancing act.
Spectrum of care is the idea that in every situation there is a range of options–both diagnostically and therapeutically–for patients and clients. More invasive, extensive, and expensive options fall on one end of the spectrum while less invasive, more cost-effective options fall on the other, with a wide range of middle ground options in between. Within this range is the best fit for each individual patient and client. The right choice will maximize the patient’s quality of life within the client’s limitations.
Learning Objectives:

Develop an understanding of what the spectrum of care is and how it differs from current definitions of standard of care and gold standard care.
Review literature that supports spectrum of care options in management of common case presentations including foreign body ingestion, pyometra, parvovirus, and blocked cats.
Develop communication strategies to connect with clients and determine the best fit for each individual pet and family within the spectrum of care.
Defining barriers to spectrum of care (more than finances!).

This webinar is FREE for all attendees. 1.5 hours of RACE CE credits (pending) for HSVMA members only.
Presented by: Kate Boatright, VMD, Founder, KMB Veterinary Media LLC
WEBSITE LINK: https://hsvma.memberclicks.net/webinar-spectrum-of-care

Webinar - 12/12/24 - Maddie's Insights: Insights and Implications from Housing-Related Animal Shelter Intake Data - Maddie's Fund
2024-12-12 13:00 - 14:00
Housing insecurity for tenants has increased in severity in the last several years as rents have skyrocketed and eviction rates have, in many cities, climbed higher than even pre-pandemic levels, according to a 2024 Harvard study. Today, more renters than ever are experiencing at least moderate rent burden as unaffordability in the rental market hit an all-time high in 2022. Housing insecurity directly impacts peoples’ ability to acquire and keep pets for life. There is a small, but growing body of research to better understand the impact of rental housing conditions on pets, pet owners, and animal shelters in the U.S. and how this issue relates to broader affordable housing and tenants’ rights social justice advocacy.
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. Join us to learn about trends in pet relinquishment due to housing issues and several programmatic tools that may be most useful to mitigate the flow of these pets into animal shelters.
Register here: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording after the webcast. This 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 approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval.
Key take-aways:

The audience will understand how animal welfare and pet policy issues intersect with traditional affordable housing and tenants’ rights issues, particularly for low-income families.
The audience will understand the difference between “pet-friendly” and “pet-inclusive” housing and why our affordable housing crisis, in general, means that policy advocacy for pet-inclusive housing include pushing back against the use of nonrefundable pet fees and rents.
The audience will learn about trends in pet relinquishment due to housing issues and several programmatic tools that may be most useful to mitigate the flow of these pets into animal shelters.

Visit the Maddie’s Pet Forum Discussion Thread to ask questions to our presenter: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastHousingRelatedShelterIntakeData
Presenter: Lauren Loney, Attorney and Independent Researcher
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister

Webinar - 12/18/24 - Top Poisons That Kill - VETGirl (fee applies for non-members)
2024-12-18 18:00 - 19:00
F-U… HELP!
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. In this lecture, Dr. Lee will review toxicants such as 5-FU, isoniazid, ethylene glycol, bifenthrin, and organophosphates/carbamates, the mechanism of action of each toxicant, modality of mechanism, clinical signs, and overall treatment!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-18-2024-top-poisons-that-kill/

Webinar - 12/19/24 - Disasters: Incident Action Plan & Situation Status Report - CalAnimals
2024-12-19 14:00 - 15:00
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. The training will be a basic overview of each section of the documents, a discussion of who creates the documents and how the information is gathered, who and how the documents are disseminated, and leave the training with a basic editable template for your IAP and Sit Stat.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wKZzjDjOQAS4YV4QKBSydw#/registration

Webinar - 12/19/24 - Unleash the Power of Cognitive Challenges: Building Gritty, Resilient Dogs! - FDSA (fee applies)
2024-12-19 18:00 - 19:00
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.
What to Expect in This Exciting Webinar:

In-Depth Video Analysis: Watch Barbara dissect videos of various dogs tackling specific Cognitive Challenges. Gain unprecedented insights into what the data reveals about their problem-solving skills, confidence levels, resilience, and ability to handle frustration.
Effective Training Techniques: Learn how to leverage this valuable information to train your dog faster and more effectively. Barbara will share her expert tips and strategies to help you get the best results.
Real-World Applications: See the direct translation of Cognitive Challenges work into real-world results. Barbara will showcase footage demonstrating how these techniques improve everyday life, work, and competition performance.

Why Attend?
Discover the transformative power of Barbara Lloyd’s Canine Cognitive Challenges and take the first step towards a better-trained, confident and happy dog.
Presenter: Barbara Lloyd
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars
