Name: Online Event – Third Wednesdays – Shelter Med LIVE – UC Davis KSMP
Start: 2026-11-18T16:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-11-18T17:00:00-08:00
Location: Virtual

October 2026
Webinar – 10/1/26 – The Humane Ethic Community – Life of Riley at Spring Point

October 1 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT

Virtual

Life of Riley at Spring Point Presents: How can we leverage our personal and professional roles as animal advocates to advance a broader humane ethic that encompasses all human and non-human animals? Join experts in animal sheltering and conservation in a discussion of the role each of us – as dog parents, birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts, or cat colony feeders – can play in building a humane future for all animals.

Free
Online Event – First Fridays – First Fridays: AI for Animal Welfare Professionals Collaboration Calls – Outcomes for Pets Consulting

October 2 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT Online Event – First Fridays – First Fridays: AI for Animal Welfare Professionals Collaboration Calls – Outcomes for Pets Consulting

Virtual

Outcomes for Pets Consulting Presents: Please join us every first Friday of the month to discuss AI use in animal shelters, share new AI developments, and join your peers in discussing creative solutions to common problems.

Free
Online Training – 10/3/26 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Central (small fee applies)

October 3 @ 11:00 AM – 1:45 PM PDT

Virtual

Community Cats Central Presents (small fee applies): Led by Neighborhood Cats’ experienced and knowledgeable presenters, this workshop is packed with practical advice, field-tested techniques, and inspiration to help you develop your trapping skills make a real difference for community cats. If you’re new to TNR, you’ll gain the essential skills needed to kickstart your TNR journey, while experienced trappers can refresh and sharpen their techniques.

$10
Online Meeting – Wednesdays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

October 7 @ 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM PDT Online Meeting – Wednesdays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Join us every week to learn, share, collaborate and make new friends! These calls are a collaborative place to connect with peers in the industry, share exciting new programs and research on a variety of topics including foster, access to veterinary and behavior care, community partnerships and more. If you registered prior to July 2026 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2026

Free
Online Event – First Wednesdays – Live Community Discussion – Open Door Veterinary Collective

October 7 @ 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM PDT Online Event – First Wednesdays – Live Community Discussion – Open Door Veterinary Collective

Virtual

Open Door Veterinary Collective Presents: Join us for live (and lively) discussions of important topics and research about strategies for increasing access to veterinary care.

Free
Webinar – 10/8/26 – Lost & Found: They Don’t Have to Be Shelter Bound! – HASS

October 8 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT

Virtual

HASS Presents: articipants will learn practical strategies for building effective Return-to-Home (RTH) programs, from offering free microchipping and creating simple reunification pathways to using data to identify barriers and improve outcomes. Along the way, Shyanne will share real-world examples of how small changes can make a big difference for pets, the people looking for them, and the shelters working to support their communities.

Free
Online Conference – 10/10/26 to 10/11/26 – United Spay Alliance Conference – United Spay Alliance (fee applies)

October 10 @ 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT

Virtual

United Spay Alliance Presents (fee applies): Join veterinarians, nonprofit leaders, community cat advocates, shelter professionals, and animal welfare organizations from across the country for two days of practical learning, collaboration, and inspiration—all focused on expanding access to affordable, accessible, and timely spay/neuter.

$50
Online Meeting – Wednesdays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

October 14 @ 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM PDT Online Meeting – Wednesdays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Join us every week to learn, share, collaborate and make new friends! These calls are a collaborative place to connect with peers in the industry, share exciting new programs and research on a variety of topics including foster, access to veterinary and behavior care, community partnerships and more. If you registered prior to July 2026 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2026

Free
Webinar -10/15/26 – The Latest Learnings on Dog Length of Stay – Pedigree Foundation

October 15 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT

Virtual

Pedigree Foundation Presents: Why are dogs staying longer in animal shelters and rescues? How should we be analyzing length of stay? What characteristics make dogs at risk for long lengths of stay? Most importantly, what can we do about it? This panel of experts will discuss all of this and more, sharing the latest findings on length of stay and offering new ways to think about length of stay.

Free
Online Meeting – Wednesdays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

October 21 @ 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM PDT Online Meeting – Wednesdays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Join us every week to learn, share, collaborate and make new friends! These calls are a collaborative place to connect with peers in the industry, share exciting new programs and research on a variety of topics including foster, access to veterinary and behavior care, community partnerships and more. If you registered prior to July 2026 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2026

Free
Online Event – Third Wednesdays – Shelter Med LIVE – UC Davis KSMP

Featured October 21 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT Online Event – Third Wednesdays – Shelter Med LIVE – UC Davis KSMP

Virtual

UC Davis KSMP Presents: Shelter Med LIVE is the place where vet professionals connect around what it takes to make shelter medicine happen every day—from intake triage to MacGyvering creative fixes. Every third Wednesday, join your UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program host Dr. Jenn Bennett and special guests for real talk and real solutions. This isn’t a lecture—it’s a conversation for everyone who wants to talk shop about shelter medicine. Kick back and recharge with your colleagues in the middle of a long week!

Free
Online Event – Fourth Thursdays – HASS Connect – HASS

October 22 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT Online Event – Fourth Thursdays – HASS Connect – HASS

Virtual

HASS Presents: From staffing shortages and volunteer engagement to community trust, and the evolving role of shelters, this session invites candid dialogue, shared learning, and collaborative problem-solving. Whether you’re leading a municipal agency, nonprofit organization, or national initiative, your insights and experiences are vital to finding solutions.

Free
Online Meeting – Wednesdays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

October 28 @ 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM PDT Online Meeting – Wednesdays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Join us every week to learn, share, collaborate and make new friends! These calls are a collaborative place to connect with peers in the industry, share exciting new programs and research on a variety of topics including foster, access to veterinary and behavior care, community partnerships and more. If you registered prior to July 2026 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2026

Free
November 2026
Online Meeting – Wednesdays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

November 4 @ 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM PDT Online Meeting – Wednesdays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Join us every week to learn, share, collaborate and make new friends! These calls are a collaborative place to connect with peers in the industry, share exciting new programs and research on a variety of topics including foster, access to veterinary and behavior care, community partnerships and more. If you registered prior to July 2026 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2026

Free
Online Event – First Wednesdays – Live Community Discussion – Open Door Veterinary Collective

November 4 @ 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM PDT Online Event – First Wednesdays – Live Community Discussion – Open Door Veterinary Collective

Virtual

Open Door Veterinary Collective Presents: Join us for live (and lively) discussions of important topics and research about strategies for increasing access to veterinary care.

Free
Online Event – First Fridays – First Fridays: AI for Animal Welfare Professionals Collaboration Calls – Outcomes for Pets Consulting

November 6 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT Online Event – First Fridays – First Fridays: AI for Animal Welfare Professionals Collaboration Calls – Outcomes for Pets Consulting

Virtual

Outcomes for Pets Consulting Presents: Please join us every first Friday of the month to discuss AI use in animal shelters, share new AI developments, and join your peers in discussing creative solutions to common problems.

Free
Online Meeting – Wednesdays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

November 11 @ 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM PDT Online Meeting – Wednesdays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Join us every week to learn, share, collaborate and make new friends! These calls are a collaborative place to connect with peers in the industry, share exciting new programs and research on a variety of topics including foster, access to veterinary and behavior care, community partnerships and more. If you registered prior to July 2026 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2026

Free
Webinar – 11/12/26 – AI and Animal Shelter Data: Use AI and Technology to Make Your Data Actionable – Pedigree Foundation

November 12 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST

Virtual

Pedigree Foundation Presents: Bring your data to life by using simple, inexpensive AI platforms to understand, analyze and present your data. Create meaningful reports, make data-driven decisions and evaluate programs with AI tools. Want to use AI for data but not sure how to do it safely and correctly? In this session, we’ll show you fun and fascinating ways to learn more about your own data using AI and other technologies. We’ll also cover policy, privacy and security concerns and how to empower staff and volunteers to use AI to activate your data to create positive change.

Free
Online Meeting – Wednesdays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

November 18 @ 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM PDT Online Meeting – Wednesdays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Join us every week to learn, share, collaborate and make new friends! These calls are a collaborative place to connect with peers in the industry, share exciting new programs and research on a variety of topics including foster, access to veterinary and behavior care, community partnerships and more. If you registered prior to July 2026 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2026

Free
Online Event – Third Wednesdays – Shelter Med LIVE – UC Davis KSMP

Featured November 18 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT Online Event – Third Wednesdays – Shelter Med LIVE – UC Davis KSMP

Virtual

UC Davis KSMP Presents: Shelter Med LIVE is the place where vet professionals connect around what it takes to make shelter medicine happen every day—from intake triage to MacGyvering creative fixes. Every third Wednesday, join your UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program host Dr. Jenn Bennett and special guests for real talk and real solutions. This isn’t a lecture—it’s a conversation for everyone who wants to talk shop about shelter medicine. Kick back and recharge with your colleagues in the middle of a long week!

Free

October 2026

November 2026