California Shelters - CASCAR Weekly COVID-19 Check-In Call - link in CA Group Activity Feed
2020-06-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us on Tuesdays at 10 AM for a weekly “California Shelters COVID-19 Check-In” Zoom meeting with Dr. Kate Hurley from KSMP. Zoom meeting registration link is posted in the Private California shelter’s group page.

Online Meeting - 6/18/20 - Medical Assistance Program Meeting - UC Davis KSMP
2020-06-18 09:00 - 10:00
Zoom link for this meeting is in the California Group’s Forum for CalAnimals/CASCAR members:
https://www.sheltermedportal.com/groups/california/forum/discussion/cascar-medical-assistance-program-meeting-6-18-20-at-9-am-pacific/#post-4136

California Shelters - CASCAR Weekly COVID-19 Check-In Call - link in CA Group Activity Feed
2020-06-23 10:00 - 11:00
Posting: 6/19/20
Today is Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, a day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. This year, many Americans are observing the holiday by not only reflecting how far we’ve come, but by taking stock of how far we have left to go in the fight against inequality.
Earlier this month our program shared our commitment to doing that soul-searching work with you, our sheltering community, including the specific commitment to engage in anti-racist learning and to create a space for you to learn and share alongside us if you so desire.
Next week on Tuesday June 23rd at 10:00 am, KSMP is hosting our first call to talk about what this moment in our history could mean for us in California animal sheltering should we rise to meet this national call to action with open minds and hearts.
Jose Ocano (erstwhile Pacific Region Director and now Senior Director of Culture and Talent for Best Friends) and Dr. Jyothi Robertson will be joining us to facilitate the discussion. Also joining us will be special guest James Evans, long time animal welfare leader and president of Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE).
If you are interested in joining the conversation, please use the zoom link below.
https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Hope to see you there!
Team KSMP

Shelter Medicine National Rounds - Weekly on Tuesdays - UW-Madison and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
2020-06-23 13:00 - 14:00
Hello National Shelter Medicine Rounds attendees,

For rounds tomorrow we will be having an open discussion (not recorded) on a couple things. Please come willing to share and discuss what things you have implemented in your organizations during the pandemic that you plan to keep in place, some call them “covid keepers”, plans you have to increase equity in your organization and communities you serve, and what help or support you would like from organizations like us in the future.

National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731

One tap mobile
+19292056099,,520278731# US (New York)
+16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)

Recordings and shared documents/links info:

Recorded rounds can be found at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/bdzl9zkkkcy5komx5cvkqc3nsmik9jc1 Some more formalized rounds will be recorded but many discussions will not be recorded in order better facilitate open and honest discussion. If you do not see a previous rounds on this document then it was not recorded.
Links/documents shared in the chat during rounds can be accessed at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/9aafkcezkivmnb569upycuvxjpbgftvx We will be saving any documents and links that are shared in the chat in this folder called ‘Links shared in chat’
You should be able to access these box folders as a guest at any time without a sign in necessary.

Thank you,

Stephanie Koester, CVT
Assistant Director, Shelter Medicine Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu
Rounds related documents, recordings, and details can be accessed here at any time.

COVID-19 Rounds general info:
We will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 and other current topics that impact shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET. You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance. Note: Rounds is typically held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month and will return to that format once the need for more regular discussion passes. Recordings will not be available during COVID-19 discussions but can be accessed from previous regular rounds and will again be available once we return to the usual format.

This group is made up of shelter veterinarians, shelter vet trainees, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.

Web Conference System Details:
If you have not used Zoom before I’d recommend you join at the zoom link in advance to give it a test run on your computer as you’ll likely need to do a quick download. For audio, you can use either your computer if you have microphone capabilities or you can dial in from your phone. Here is a link to test your audio in advance if you would like to: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio In order to see the visuals that may be shared you must join either through your computer or download the app if joining from a mobile device.

Online Meeting - CASCAR - 7/7/20 - California Animal Shelters - UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
2020-07-07 10:00 - 11:00
Given the craziness that can afflict animal shelters around the July 4th weekend we were thinking of cancelling next Tuesday’s CASCAR call. However, there were lots of questions after the webinar we did for Cal Animals during the usual CASCAR slot this week and we didn’t get to all of them, so we figured we could use the time to answer those if there are any lingering. And we are working on a follow up, more tactical session on racial and social justice in California animal sheltering/community animal management, hopefully to really dig into policies and practices that will result in meaningful shifts. If you have questions and ideas to inform planning that would be welcome. Or just in general if you want to drop in and say hi – the truth is we just like to see you all!
So, low key and don’t worry if you can’t make it this week, but we’ll be hanging out at the usual spot at 10 a.m. on Tuesday July 7th: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg.
And as always, if you have questions or suggestions for future CASCAR call topics, email us at CASCAR@sheltermedicine.com.
Hope your fourth of July weekend is not too hectic and all the pets and people stay safe!
Kate
Kate F. Hurley, DVM, MPVM, Dip. ABVP (Shelter Medicine)
Koret Shelter Medicine Program
UC Davis Center for Companion Animal Health
www.sheltermedicine.com
www.millioncatchallenge.org

Shelter Medicine National Rounds - Weekly on Tuesdays - UW-Madison and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
2020-07-07 13:00 - 14:00
From: National Shelter Medicine Rounds
Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 6:48:17 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: UW Shelter-Medicine; Kris Otteman; Cynthia Dawn Delany
Subject: National Shelter Medicine Rounds COVID-19
When: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 1:00 PM-2:00 PM.
Where: https://zoom.us/j/520278731

Plan:

Today we will be hosting National Rounds at 3pm CST with UW Shelter Medicine Program’s Clinical Instructor Dr. Uri Donnett. We will discuss the changes in veterinary student clinical shelter medicine training with schools and shelters responding to COVID. Uri will present on the conversion of a two week in shelter clinical rotation to a two week online clinical course for 4th year students and the progression to a future hybrid in-person/online course. We will discuss some of the considerations, challenges, and things that seem to have worked. We welcome anyone who has been hosting students on rotation to share their experiences as well or come prepared with questions or discussion points. We will record today’s rounds.
National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731

One tap mobile
+19292056099,,520278731# US (New York)
+16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)
COVID-19 Rounds info:
We will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 impacts on shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET) and Thursdays from 2-3pm CT (12pmPT/1pmMT/3pmET). You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance as well as sharing recordings after the fact.

This group is made up of shelter veterinarians, shelter vet trainees, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates and recordings moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.

Information shared during rounds, links to view rounds recordings and more information on National Shelter Medicine Rounds can be accessed in this public box folder: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/lh21g6odt0ab569qbdm2r2b0h4glg8gk
National Shelter Medicine Rounds generally take place every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 3:00-4:00pm CST with some cancellations for holidays and special events.

Web Conference System Details:
If you have not used Zoom before I’d recommend you join at the zoom link in advance to give it a test run on your computer as you’ll likely need to do a quick download. For audio, you can use either your computer if you have microphone capabilities or you can dial in from your phone. Here is a link to test your audio in advance if you would like to: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio In order to see the visuals that may be shared you must join either through your computer or download the app if joining from a mobile device.

Weekly Call - Monday Mornings - Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2020-07-13 07:00 - 08:00, 2020-07-20 07:00 - 08:00, 2020-07-27 07:00 - 08:00, 2020-08-03 07:00 - 08:00, 2020-08-10 07:00 - 08:00, 2020-08-17 07:00 - 08:00, 2020-08-24 07:00 - 08:00
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, animal shelter workers, volunteers and animal welfare leaders from across the country have been meeting every Monday morning at 7am PT/10am ET to discuss protocols, ideas, obstacles they’re facing and more.
Led by Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Director of Pima Animal Care in Tucson, AZ, these calls have provided an opportunity for people to connect that otherwise may not have even met.
“The purpose of these calls is simple – maintain connection among shelter professionals, provide support and comradery, and share science-based news and information along with emerging best practices in animal welfare,” Hassen-Auerbach says. “These calls are always lively and interesting and we’re not afraid to debate and share different perspectives from the attendees. You can take center stage and share your thoughts and ideas in front of several hundred of your colleagues or quietly drink your morning coffee and listen in.”
For many, these calls have been an invaluable resource. “When the subject of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) came to the front of all of our minds, the calls adapted and we had a space to again learn from one another,” said Emily Klehm from South Suburban Humane Society in Chicago Heights, IL. “The calls have been my go-to source for grant information, statistics and trends. I’ve also been able to identify and connect to colleagues working on the same issues in similar communities.”
Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Executive Director at Austin Pets Alive! adds, “We hear from people in the industry who have important information related to COVID, new programming and research.  This is information you can’t possibly get in your day to day work at your local shelter.”
If you’re a shelter professional, dedicated volunteer or run a rescue organization, we want you to join us! Bookmark this link and we will see you on Monday!
Note: The calls are recorded so if you can’t make it, you can listen in later. If you haven’t already, join the Facebook group to access the link to recorded calls and to connect with others on there.

Online Meeting - CASCAR - 7/14/20 and 7/21/20 - California Animal Shelters - DEI - UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
2020-07-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-07-21 10:00 - 11:00
This Tuesday: Diving back into social and racial justice for California animal shelters

You are invited to join our two-part discussion session happening this Tuesday, July 14th.

The sheltermedicine.com newsletter: your portal to better sheltering.

Save the Date: DEI and your shelter.

Two-part DEI discussion sessions this Tuesday (7/14) and next Tuesday (7/21).

Hi All,

We just got off the phone from the group planning session for our upcoming CASCAR calls and we’re really looking forward to our time together on Tuesday! Jose Ocano and Jyothi Robertson will be joining us again for a two-parter this Tuesday, July 14th, and the following Tuesday, July 21st, to dive deeper into applying a racial and social justice lens both within our organizations and to the work that we do.

We will move through definitions and establishing cultural foundations into practical tactics with plenty of room for discussion. As always, our hope is to create a respectful and friendly context for exploration and sharing of questions, ideas and experiences.

Just shedding lots and lots of light on this discussion and refusing to let it fade into the background as other pressing issues emerge (and surge☹️), is really helpful. At least, that’s our sincere hope.

Check the CA shelters page for links to this and previous CASCAR calls.

We would love for this to be inclusive of interested staff at every level so please feel free to share with your team. Coming up, we can discuss changing the time of these calls to better accommodate schedules now that more people are back to work onsite, We realize 10am isn’t the easiest for kennel staff.

As always, if you have questions or suggestions for this discussion or future CASCAR topics, email us at CASCAR@sheltermedicine.com <mailto:CASCAR@sheltermedicine.com>.
Remember, if you volunteer to lead a section of a call, you get a CASCAR mug of your own!

Dr. Kate Hurley and the KSMP Team

Shelter Medicine National Rounds - Weekly on Tuesdays - UW-Madison and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
2020-07-14 13:00 - 14:00
From: National Shelter Medicine Rounds
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 9:48:07 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: National Shelter Medicine Rounds
Subject: National Shelter Medicine rounds tomorrow 7/14

Hello National Shelter Medicine Rounds attendees,

We will be holding rounds tomorrow 7/14 and continuing discussion from last week surrounding shelter medicine educators tactics during this time. We welcome others to come prepared to informally share more about their altered teaching models.

Dr. Crawford also shared this timely veterary student survey to take a look at:
US – VETERINARY STUDENT SURVEY The VBMA, the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), and VIN Foundation developed a survey to shed light on if, and how, the pandemic is impacting veterinary students preparing to enter the veterinary workforce. More than 1,000 veterinary students from the classes of ’20 and ’21 at US and Caribbean veterinary schools responded. The survey results showed that most students felt that their school’s reaction to COVID-19 was reasonable, and nearly 90% of the class of 2020 had signed or verbally agreed to employment. However, mental wellbeing of students has declined, and nearly two-thirds of the class of 2021 had externship experiences postponed or canceled. Click here to see the results of the survey.​

https://vinfoundation.org/covid-19-veterinary-student-classes-2020-2021-impact-survey/​

Hope to see many of you joining us tomorrow!

National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731

One tap mobile
+19292056099,,520278731# US (New York)
+16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)

Recordings and shared documents/links info:

Recorded rounds can be found at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/bdzl9zkkkcy5komx5cvkqc3nsmik9jc1 Some more formalized rounds will be recorded but many discussions will not be recorded in order better facilitate open and honest discussion. If you do not see a previous rounds on this document then it was not recorded.
Links/documents shared in the chat during rounds can be accessed at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/9aafkcezkivmnb569upycuvxjpbgftvx We will be saving any documents and links that are shared in the chat in this folder called ‘Links shared in chat’
You should be able to access these box folders as a guest at any time without a sign in necessary.

Thank you,

Stephanie Koester, CVT
Assistant Director, Shelter Medicine Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu
Rounds related documents, recordings, and details can be accessed here at any time.

National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731

One tap mobile
+19292056099,,520278731# US (New York)
+16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)

COVID-19 Rounds general info:
We will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 and other current topics that impact shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET. You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance. Note: Rounds is typically held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month and will return to that format once the need for more regular discussion passes. Recordings will not be available during COVID-19 discussions but can be accessed from previous regular rounds and will again be available once we return to the usual format.

This group is made up of shelter veterinarians, shelter vet trainees, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.

Web Conference System Details:
If you have not used Zoom before I’d recommend you join at the zoom link in advance to give it a test run on your computer as you’ll likely need to do a quick download. For audio, you can use either your computer if you have microphone capabilities or you can dial in from your phone. Here is a link to test your audio in advance if you would like to: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio In order to see the visuals that may be shared you must join either through your computer or download the app if joining from a mobile device.

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2020-07-24 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-07-31 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-08-07 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-08-14 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-08-21 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-08-28 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-09-04 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-09-11 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
These calls are for executive and leadership level staff. 150 to 200 shelter professionals, national leaders and shelter veterinarians typically participate and we discuss everything from disaster and emergency relief planning, to creating more diverse, equitable and inclusive organizations, to addressing the realities of budget reductions and the need to pivot to better serve people and animals.
Link to join meeting (note this has changed!)
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NEW Meeting ID: 882 0288 3764
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Shelter Medicine National Rounds - Weekly on Tuesdays - UW-Madison and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
2020-07-28 13:00 - 14:00
From: National Shelter Medicine Rounds
Sent: Friday, July 24, 2020 11:07:16 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: National Shelter Medicine Rounds
Subject: National Shelter Medicine Rounds 7/28

Hello National Shelter Medicine Rounds attendees,
For National Rounds next week Tuesday July 28th at 3pm CST we are hoping to discuss animal hoarding with all of you. We’ve heard from a few groups developing new strategies to manage cases – especially in the context of COVID. We’re interested in hearing from others about how cases are being managed and what community collaborations you’ve put in place. We hope to have many participate in discussing effective approaches to hoarding and interventions that improve human and animal wellbeing without causing detriments from exceeding shelter capacity or care through mass intake. We hope to see many of you join us on Tuesday!
National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,520278731# US (New York)
+16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)
Recordings and shared documents/links info:

Recorded rounds can be found at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/bdzl9zkkkcy5komx5cvkqc3nsmik9jc1 Some more formalized rounds will be recorded but many discussions will not be recorded in order better facilitate open and honest discussion. If you do not see a previous rounds on this document then it was not recorded.
Links/documents shared in the chat during rounds can be accessed at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/9aafkcezkivmnb569upycuvxjpbgftvx We will be saving any documents and links that are shared in the chat in this folder called ‘Links shared in chat’
You should be able to access these box folders as a guest at any time without a sign in necessary.

Thank you,
Stephanie Koester, CVT
Assistant Director, Shelter Medicine Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu
Rounds related documents, recordings, and details can be accessed here at any time.

National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731

One tap mobile
+19292056099,,520278731# US (New York)
+16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)

COVID-19 Rounds general info:
We will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 and other current topics that impact shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET. You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance. Note: Rounds is typically held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month and will return to that format once the need for more regular discussion passes. Recordings will not be available during COVID-19 discussions but can be accessed from previous regular rounds and will again be available once we return to the usual format.
This group is made up of shelter veterinarians, shelter vet trainees, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.

Web Conference System Details:
If you have not used Zoom before I’d recommend you join at the zoom link in advance to give it a test run on your computer as you’ll likely need to do a quick download. For audio, you can use either your computer if you have microphone capabilities or you can dial in from your phone. Here is a link to test your audio in advance if you would like to: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio In order to see the visuals that may be shared you must join either through your computer or download the app if joining from a mobile device.

Shelter Medicine National Rounds - Weekly on Tuesdays - UW-Madison and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
2020-08-04 13:00 - 14:00
Hello National Shelter Medicine Rounds attendees,
We will be holding rounds tomorrow August 4th at 3pm CST. We’ll be holding an open discussion to checki in on the new normal at your shelter: do you feel like you have defined a new normal, what is your new normal, how is that different than pre-COVID normal? We hope to see many join and participate in discussion!
National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,520278731# US (New York)
+16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)
Recordings and shared documents/links info:

Recorded rounds can be found at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/bdzl9zkkkcy5komx5cvkqc3nsmik9jc1 Some more formalized rounds will be recorded but many discussions will not be recorded in order better facilitate open and honest discussion. If you do not see a previous rounds on this document then it was not recorded.
Links/documents shared in the chat during rounds can be accessed at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/9aafkcezkivmnb569upycuvxjpbgftvx We will be saving any documents and links that are shared in the chat in this folder called ‘Links shared in chat’
You should be able to access these box folders as a guest at any time without a sign in necessary.

Thank you,
Stephanie Koester, CVT
Assistant Director, Shelter Medicine Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu
Rounds related documents, recordings, and details can be accessed here at any time.

National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731

One tap mobile
+19292056099,,520278731# US (New York)
+16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)

COVID-19 Rounds general info:
We will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 and other current topics that impact shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET. You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance. Note: Rounds is typically held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month and will return to that format once the need for more regular discussion passes. Recordings will not be available during COVID-19 discussions but can be accessed from previous regular rounds and will again be available once we return to the usual format.
This group is made up of shelter veterinarians, shelter vet trainees, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.

Web Conference System Details:
If you have not used Zoom before I’d recommend you join at the zoom link in advance to give it a test run on your computer as you’ll likely need to do a quick download. For audio, you can use either your computer if you have microphone capabilities or you can dial in from your phone. Here is a link to test your audio in advance if you would like to: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio In order to see the visuals that may be shared you must join either through your computer or download the app if joining from a mobile device.

Shelter Medicine National Rounds - Weekly on Tuesdays - UW-Madison and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
2020-08-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Hello National Shelter Medicine Rounds attendees,

For National Rounds this upcoming Tuesday August 11th from 3-4pm CST we will hear from Captain Cindy Machado, CAWA, the Director of Animal Services at the Marin
Humane Society in California. Captain Machado has been with MHS for 36 years, and was a part of Marin County developing a Hoarding Alliance and changing their approach to all hoarding cases, including animal hoarding. Please join us to hear from Captain Machado about Marin County’s experience and continue our discussion about hoarding. This will be recorded.

National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731 <https://zoom.us/j/520278731>
Meeting ID: 520 278 731

One tap mobile
+19292056099,,520278731# US (New York)
+16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)

Recordings and shared documents/links info:

Recorded rounds can be found at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/bdzl9zkkkcy5komx5cvkqc3nsmik9jc1 <https://uwmadison.box.com/s/bdzl9zkkkcy5komx5cvkqc3nsmik9jc1>
Some more formalized rounds will be recorded but many discussions will not be recorded in order better facilitate open and honest discussion. If you do not see a previous rounds on this document then it was not recorded. Links/documents shared in the chat during rounds can be accessed at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/9aafkcezkivmnb569upycuvxjpbgftvx <https://uwmadison.box.com/s/9aafkcezkivmnb569upycuvxjpbgftvx> We will be saving any documents and links that are shared in the chat in this folder called ‘Links shared in chat’ You should be able to access these box folders as a guest at any time without a sign in necessary.

Thank you,

Stephanie Koester, CVT
Assistant Director, Shelter Medicine Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu
Rounds related documents, recordings, and details can be
accessed here at any time. <https://uwmadison.app.box.com/s/lh21g6odt0ab569qbdm2r2b0h4glg8gk>

National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731 <https://zoom.us/j/520278731>
Meeting ID: 520 278 731

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COVID-19 Rounds general info:

We will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 and other current topics that impact shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET. You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu <mailto:nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu> and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance. Note: Rounds is typically held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month and will return to that format once the need for more regular discussion passes. Recordings will not be available during COVID-19 discussions but can be accessed from previous regular rounds and will again be available once we return to the usual
format.

This group is made up of shelter veterinarians, shelter vet trainees, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine
rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu <mailto:nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu>.

Web Conference System Details:

If you have not used Zoom before I’d recommend you join at the zoom link in advance to give it a test run on your computer as you’ll likely need to do a quick download. For audio, you can use either your computer if you have microphone capabilities or you can dial in from your phone. Here is a link to test your audio in advance if you would like to: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio <https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio>
In order to see the visuals that may be shared you must join either through your computer or download the app if joining from a mobile device.

Online Meeting - CA Shelters/CASCAR - 8/18/20 - California: Telemedicine, Law and Policy - UC Davis KSMP/CASCAR Group
2020-08-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
California: Telemedicine, law and policy
Hello CASCARarians,
Just a quick reminder that tomorrow’s CASCAR meeting is an exciting one that many of us have been waiting for!
If you are a California shelter that has ever wanted to explore telemedicine but you’re not sure whether it’s even legally permitted, you’re not going to want to miss tomorrow’s webinar brought to you by the two CA-licensed animal law attorneys behind California’s new shelter policy and legal services program, Shelter PALS.
In one short hour, Brandy Kuentzel, SF SPCA General Counsel, and Bruce Wagman, leader of an exclusive animal law practice in a major US firm, will guide us through:
· Determining whether a veterinarian can legally engage in telemedicine for animals at a CA shelter, or who are in foster programs under a shelter program.
· If so, discuss under what circumstances veterinary telemedicine may be legally appropriate for shelter animals in CA.
· Gain a basic understanding of CA law and walk through real-world examples to facilitate learning.
· Learn more about a new program at the San Francisco SPCA, Shelter Policy and Legal Services (Shelter PALS), and how CA shelters can apply for free 1:1 legal support through Shelter PALS to explore possible implementation at your own shelter.
Note that all are welcome, but this webinar is specifically tailored to CA shelters (public, private and hybrid) and will address CA law only.
We will be gathering in our usual Zoom room at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
See you in the morning!
Dr. Kate Hurley and the KSMP Team

Weekly Call - Monday Mornings - Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2020-08-31 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-09-07 08:00 - 09:00
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, animal shelter workers, volunteers and animal welfare leaders from across the country have been meeting every Monday morning at 7am PT/10am ET to discuss protocols, ideas, obstacles they’re facing and more.
NEW TIME as of 9/23/20 – 8 AM PT, 11 AM ET.
Led by Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Director of Pima Animal Care in Tucson, AZ, these calls have provided an opportunity for people to connect that otherwise may not have even met.
“The purpose of these calls is simple – maintain connection among shelter professionals, provide support and comradery, and share science-based news and information along with emerging best practices in animal welfare,” Hassen-Auerbach says. “These calls are always lively and interesting and we’re not afraid to debate and share different perspectives from the attendees. You can take center stage and share your thoughts and ideas in front of several hundred of your colleagues or quietly drink your morning coffee and listen in.”
For many, these calls have been an invaluable resource. “When the subject of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) came to the front of all of our minds, the calls adapted and we had a space to again learn from one another,” said Emily Klehm from South Suburban Humane Society in Chicago Heights, IL. “The calls have been my go-to source for grant information, statistics and trends. I’ve also been able to identify and connect to colleagues working on the same issues in similar communities.”
Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Executive Director at Austin Pets Alive! adds, “We hear from people in the industry who have important information related to COVID, new programming and research.  This is information you can’t possibly get in your day to day work at your local shelter.”
If you’re a shelter professional, dedicated volunteer or run a rescue organization, we want you to join us! Bookmark the link below and we will see you on Monday!
Note: The calls are recorded so if you can’t make it, you can listen in later. If you haven’t already, join the Facebook group to access the link to recorded calls and to connect with others on there.
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT – new time
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Meeting ID: 607 482 466

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