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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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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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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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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
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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
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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:20260403T105159
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240116T110000
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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
DTSTAMP:20260403T105159
CREATED:20231213T002929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T191142Z
UID:10004862-1705485600-1705491000@www.sheltermedportal.com
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
DTSTAMP:20260403T105159
CREATED:20240104T214806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T214806Z
UID:10004895-1705492800-1705496400@www.sheltermedportal.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240121T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105159
CREATED:20231204T184326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T184326Z
UID:10004860-1705856400-1705860000@www.sheltermedportal.com
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:20260403T105159
CREATED:20231211T175234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T213710Z
UID:10004880-1706090400-1706095800@www.sheltermedportal.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105159
CREATED:20231218T202318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T202440Z
UID:10004885-1706112000-1706115600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/24/24 - Grief & Loss in Veterinary Medicine - BlackDVM Network
DESCRIPTION:Euthanasia is an experience\, not a procedure or event. The experience of the loss of an animal companion\, no matter how dignified\, well-planned\, and peaceful\, initiates a physiological\, cognitive\, and emotional process which is unique to the individual. This program explores the experience of loss not only for the human “pet parent\,” but also for the other animals who shared in the life of the deceased. Humans and animals have parallel emotional circuitry built into the limbic system of the brain. There is much about the emotional experience of loss that we have in common with our animal companions. Listeners will be challenged to imagine foreign perspectives and re-think the human-animal bond\, anthropomorphism\, and mortality itself. \nThis webinar will equip you with skills to: \n\nChallenge assumptions about patients\, clients\, and the end of life\nBecome comfortable allowing animals to show their emotional needs\nEngage better with clients\, patients\, and colleagues\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.blackdvmnetwork.com/event-details/grief-loss-in-veterinary-medicine
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-24-24-grief-loss-in-veterinary-medicine-blackdvm-network/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T105159
CREATED:20231113T200319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T200319Z
UID:10004758-1706184000-1706188500@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/25/24 - In It for the Long Haul: Combatting Compassion Fatigue and Enhancing Resiliency for Animal Welfare Professionals - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:The animal protection field is both incredibly rewarding and challenging. This webinar will discuss the causes and symptoms of compassion fatigue and provide a suite of skills for building and maintaining a healthy and intentional culture of skillful communication\, openness\, and personal responsibility. \nTopics to be covered: \n\nA shared language and understanding of the causes and symptoms of compassion fatigue\nSkills that can be used to build and maintain a healthy and intentional culture\nCommunication\, openness\, and personal responsibility related to compassion fatigue\n\nThis 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. \nAbout the Presenter:  \nHilary Anne Hager is the Vice President of Outreach\, Engagement and Training for the Humane Society of the United States. She has spent the last twenty years in the animal protection field\, working at two different animal shelters\, volunteering in wildlife rehabilitation\, and as a member of the board of directors for several organizations\, including a chimpanzee sanctuary\, a “friends-of” nonprofit group supporting a municipal shelter\, and a state federation of animal welfare organizations. She teaches compassion fatigue workshops around the country to help provide members of the animal protection community the support and resources to maintain their own well-being while working in a challenging and emotionally-charged environment. Hilary holds a master’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership from Seattle University. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/in-it-for-the-long-haul-combatting-compassion-fatigue-and-enhancing-resiliency-for-animal-welfare-professionals/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-25-24-in-it-for-the-long-haul-combatting-compassion-fatigue-and-enhancing-resiliency-for-animal-welfare-professionals-naca-justice-clearinghouse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105159
CREATED:20240122T204242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T204242Z
UID:10005039-1706205600-1706209200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/25/24 - In Whose Best Interest? with Karen Deeds - FDSA (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will not outline any training or behavior modification. What it will do is present your options for dogs with serious behavior problems and give you a framework about how to make an educated decision regarding those options. Is management alone an appropriate option? Or is your problem too severe to chance management failure? Is the problem one that can be responsibly transferred to another owner and/or another environment successfully? The same variables to help determine what option is best for you\, will also be critical in determining if training and behavior modification are a viable option as well as how successful that option may be. The agonizing decision to discuss behavioral euthanasia with your veterinarian can also be analyzed logically by using these same variables. This can be a difficult topic. But it is important to keep in mind\, in whose best interest we decide. \nWhether you are part of a rescue group\, shelter staff\, or volunteer\, dedicated dog owner\, professional trainer or behavior consultant\, or a veterinarian working with a client\, this webinar will help to make an appropriate decision regarding a dog in your care. \nJoin Karen Deeds as she takes you through over 20 variables about the dog\, the environment\, and the people involved to help you determine what option is best for a dog with serious behavior issues. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-25-24-in-whose-best-interest-with-karen-deeds-fdsa-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105159
CREATED:20240129T214553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T214553Z
UID:10005042-1706720400-1706724000@www.sheltermedportal.com
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:20240207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105159
CREATED:20240129T215311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T215311Z
UID:10005043-1707307200-1707310800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 2/7/24 - Your Case Study-Canine Aggression with Dr. C Calder and Dr. S Emmons - PPG (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Dr Calder and Dr Emmons will present a Canine Aggression Case Study in this webinar. \nThis is a case report of Opie who presented for generalized anxiety\, aggression towards unfamiliar people\, aggression towards familiar people\, and aggression at the veterinary hospital. Medical conditions that contributed to his behavior and medication intervention along with training and behavior modification. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5584132
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-2-7-24-your-case-study-canine-aggression-with-dr-c-calder-and-dr-s-emmons-ppg-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105159
CREATED:20240116T214306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T214306Z
UID:10005033-1707390000-1707393600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 2/8/24 - Access to Care Includes Access to Dignity - Life of Riley
DESCRIPTION:Speakers from Companions and Animals for Reform & Equity (CARE) will present on the positive impact of Racial Equity Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) training on vets\, shelters and people. \n\nDr. Azalia Boyd\, Chief Veterinary Medical Officer\, Urban CAC Program & Chairperson\, CARE Veterinary Advisory Committee\nAlina M. Luna\, Ph.D.\, Dean\, Circle of Learning & Leadership\nDr. Raye Taylor\, Senior Veterinary Medical Officer\, Rural Community Animal CARE\nJames Evans\, Founder & CEO\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://lor.dog/webinars/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-2-8-24-access-to-care-includes-access-to-dignity-life-of-riley/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105159
CREATED:20240125T235742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T235742Z
UID:10005020-1707393600-1707397200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 2/8/24 - Maddie's Insights: The Influence of Field Trip and Sleepover Programs on Shelter Dog Welfare - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Animal shelters can be stressful for dogs\, but human interaction\, such as foster caregiving\, can improve their experience. In this webcast\, Dr. Gunter will discuss multiple studies she and her team have carried out as part of the Arizona State University/Virginia Tech Maddie’s Nationwide Fostering Study in which we studied the effects of field trip and sleepover programs on the welfare of dogs living in shelters. Their initial studies investigated the physiological impacts of these programs\, and their published study examined how field trips and sleepovers influenced dogs’ likelihood of adoption and length of stay. They also explored factors related to the performance of these programs. Overall\, their findings support the implementation of these programs. Learn how you can use short-term fostering programs to improve the welfare of dogs in your shelter as they await adoption. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe potential stressors that make shelters stressful for dogs\nRelate how human social interaction can improve the welfare of dogs in the shelter\nExtrapolate the different activities dogs likely engage in during field trips and sleepovers\nDiscuss the research findings about field trips and sleepovers\nDifferentiate how field trips and sleepovers impact dogs’ proximate and distal welfare\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. \nRegister once for all Maddie’s Insights webcasts here: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts \nAfter the webcast\, continue the conversation on this thread in Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsFosterCareImpact \nAbout the presenter:\nDr. Lisa Gunter\, Assistant Professor of Animal Behavior and Welfare at Virginia Tech\n \n \nBefore beginning her graduate studies\, Dr. Lisa Gunter worked for nearly a decade with dogs in animal shelters and with pet dogs and their owners. The goal of Lisa’s research is to better the lives of companion animals and their owners. To this aim\, she has investigated the breed labeling of shelter dogs\, their breed heritage\, shelter housing and social interactions\, temporary and long-term fostering\, short-term outings\, behavioral indicators of welfare\, post adoption interventions focused on owner retention – and more recently\, fostering during the pandemic and safety net programs to help keep people and their pets together. Under the mentorship of Clive Wynne\, Lisa earned her Master’s in 2015\, and her PhD in 2018 as a graduate student in the behavioral neuroscience and comparative psychology program at Arizona State University. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-2-8-24-maddies-insights-the-influence-of-field-trip-and-sleepover-programs-on-shelter-dog-welfare-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T111500
DTSTAMP:20260403T105159
CREATED:20231211T203432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T203432Z
UID:10004868-1707818400-1707822900@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 2/13/24 - Better Futures for Animals – And With – Animals: The Canine Cellmates Model for Post-Conviction Animal Care Programs - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:Join Deputy District Attorney Jill Hollander and Animal Legal Defense Fund Managing Attorney David B. Rosengard for a discussion of programs that pair defendants (either via diversion or as part of a sentence) with high euthanasia-risk animals in need of socialization and behavioral support. \nWe will examine the penological goals these programs prioritize\, they ways they safeguard animal interests\, and their impact in the broader community. This presentation will additionally walk through Fulton County\, Georgia’s Canine Cellmates program as a case study. The program prevents men who have been charged or convicted of crimes from experiencing the myriad traumatic life disruptions and setbacks incarceration causes because courts can offer participation in Canine Cellmates as a diversion program or incarceration alternative. Successful completion of Canine Cellmates also allows participants the ability to have charges dismissed or eligible convictions expunged. \nFor this reason\, the program not only saves Fulton County financial resources associated with court and incarceration costs\, but it also saves the county financial resources successful participants might otherwise need\, had they not learned the foundational skills Canine Cellmates provides. Furthermore\, the program’s human graduates experience family restoration\, increased employability\, and low recidivism rates. These graduates become model citizens for teaching compassion to other humans and animals\, which promotes the vitality of a strong community within a One Health-oriented ecosystem. \nThis 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. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/better-futures-for-animals-and-with-animals-the-canine-cellmates-model-for-post-conviction-animal-care-programs/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-2-13-24-better-futures-for-animals-and-with-animals-the-canine-cellmates-model-for-post-conviction-animal-care-programs-naca-justice-clearinghouse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105159
CREATED:20240116T214737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T210817Z
UID:10005034-1707930000-1707933600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 2/14/24 - Living with Claws: Confidently Provide Guidance to Feline Owners - HSVMA
DESCRIPTION:This discussion will equip the veterinary team with information and tools to educate pet parents on alternatives to declawing. By ending the elective onychectomy procedure we are protecting the welfare of our feline patients\, but we also must know how to help pet parents live in harmony with cats and their claws. With a plethora of information out there\, this discussion will streamline what you need to know today to set your pet parents up for success tomorrow. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDiscuss the reason cats have claws and why they have a need to scratch\nProvide training on how to select appropriate scratchers and where to put them in the home\nTroubleshooting difficult cases (like curtain climbers!)\nSummarize the five pillars of environmental enrichment to help improve the welfare of cats and discuss why lacking these in the home can lead to destructive and unwanted behaviors.\n\nPresented by: Ashlie Saffire\, DVM ABVP (feline) \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://hsvma.memberclicks.net/webinar-living-with-claws
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-2-14-24-living-with-claws-confidently-provide-guidance-to-feline-owners-hsvma/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 2/17/24 - From the Backyard to the Front Page: Building a TNR Movement - Community Cats Podcast
DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about making a paws-itive impact on your community’s free-roaming cat population? If so\, don’t miss our upcoming webinar: “So many cats\, so few trappers… and veterinarians… and holding space… and transporters.” \nHosted by the pioneers of the community Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program in New York City\, this webinar is your gateway to learning how to mobilize your community effectively. Whether you live in a bustling urban area or a suburban paradise\, we understand the challenges you face and have tailored this session to provide practical insights. \nDon’t miss out on this invaluable opportunity to make a difference! Whether you’re a seasoned trapper or a cat enthusiast looking to contribute\, this webinar is for you. \nAnyone is welcome to join on Saturday\, February 17\, 2024 from  2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET. \n📌 Registration is now open! Secure your spot: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4813235730668081753 \nLet’s come together and create a brighter\, safer future for our feline friends. Share the news with your fellow cat lovers\, and let’s make this webinar a success! \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/from-the-backyard-to-the-front-page-building-a-tnr-movement-presented-by-neighborhood-cats-feb-2024/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-2-17-24-from-the-backyard-to-the-front-page-building-a-tnr-movement-community-cats-podcast/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105159
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 2/20/24 - Audience-Centric Marketing Strategies for Animal Welfare Organizations - Hearts Speak
DESCRIPTION:On 2/20 at 2:00pm ET\, tune in to our FREE webinar with Giveffect for a session dedicated to elevating your marketing efforts through audience-centric strategies. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn how to effectively identify and segment your audience to create personalized communications that connect with your community. We’ll show you how to refine your core messages to align with your audiences for greater impact. Expect to gain insights into essential tools and practical steps to successfully implement your audience-engaged marketing plan. \nDon’t miss this chance to transform your outreach and engagement! \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8817062941861/WN_cUGCewLsQSCrLZnki-SCIg#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-2-20-24-audience-centric-marketing-strategies-for-animal-welfare-organizations-hearts-speak/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105159
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 2/28/24 - The Case for Feline Fix by Five - National Kitten Coalition
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, February 28\, 2024\, at 2:00pm ET for a deep dive into Feline Fix by Five. \nLearn about early spaying/neutering procedures and get talking points to address any concerns your local veterinarians or potential adopters may have. \nThe National Kitten Coalition (NKC) is excited to host a webinar on early spaying/neutering in recognition of National Spay/Neuter & Feline Fix by Five Awareness Month. We are delighted to have Dr. Phil Bushby\, DVM\, MS\, DACVS\, Feline Fix by Five Veterinary Consultant & Marcia Lane Endowed Chair of Humane Ethics and Animal Welfare at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine\, as our guest speaker. \nEligible registrants will be entered into our SnuggleSafe® Giveaway*! Attendees will receive two extra entries in the prize draw. \n*The SnuggleSafe® Giveaway is available to all residents of the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States and the District of Columbia. To participate in the giveaway\, you must register before the start of our webinar\, “The Case for Feline Fix by Five\,” on February 28\, 2024. By registering for the webinar\, you will automatically be entered into the drawing for a chance to win a SnuggleSafe® Microwave Heatpad.\nTo increase your chances of winning\, we encourage you to attend the webinar\, as attendees will receive two extra entries in the prize draw. We will announce the winners during the webinar and give away 2 SnuggleSafe® Microwave Heatpads.\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity and register now! \nWEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4617086374868/WN_lIwXW9ZFTQSBh0nt3a1K2Q
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-2-28-24-the-case-for-feline-fix-by-five-national-kitten-coalition/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="The National Kitten Coalition":MAILTO:webevents@kittencoalition.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105159
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 2/28/24 - Data: Looking Back and Forward - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:In 2023\, animal shelters and rescues in the United States faced a third consecutive year of high intake with adoption rates unable to keep pace. The resulting crisis is mounting\, with organizations across the country over capacity and under stress. Join us to analyze key data insights\, challenges\, and successes from 2023\, then peek into what Shelter Animals Count (SAC) has planned for 2024. \nSAC experts Samantha Hill\, Director of Data and Technology\, and Emily Tolliver\, Director of Communications\, will offer an exclusive opportunity to stay ahead in the constantly evolving landscape of animal welfare. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/2-28-24
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-2-28-24-data-looking-back-and-forward-the-aawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240229T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240229T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105159
CREATED:20240212T233742Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 2/29/24 - Beyond the Save Rate: Integrating People into the Sheltering Equation - HASS
DESCRIPTION:Having a 90% or higher save rate has become the gold standard for measuring the success or failure of an animal shelter or rescue\, and it will continue to be an important metric. The problem is that the save rate focuses only on a singular point in a complex societal issue. The more the animal welfare industry learns about people and pets\, the more we realize that the trouble is less about the pets in the shelter and more about the “people problems” that put them there to begin with. Dr. Ellen Jefferson\, President and CEO of Austin Pets Alive!\, covered this topic in her recent Psychology Today article. Now\, she’s joining us alongside Cole Wakefield\, Executive Director of The Good Shepherd Humane Society\, to discuss in a live webinar. Read the article\, bring your questions\, and join us to participate in what is sure to be a lively discussion. Vincent Medley\, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services\, will moderate. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7816739797796/WN_BbAxiIkKT5a0npxBae_Aaw#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-2-29-24-beyond-the-save-rate-integrating-people-into-the-sheltering-equation-hass/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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