Name: Online Event – 1/29/25 – Insights on the Consequences of America’s Affordable Housing Crisis on People, Pets, and Animal Shelters – IHAC
Start: 2025-01-29T10:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-01-29T11:30:00-08:00
Location: Virtual

January 2025
Featured January 15 @ 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM PST

Webinar – 1/15/25 – Is “Cage-Free” the Way to Be? Rethinking Shelter Housing for Happier, Healthier Cats – UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse

Virtual

Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge/UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse Present: When it comes to caring for cats in shelters, housing isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a critical factor in their health and happiness. But how do you know when to go “cage-free” or stick with individual enclosures? In this engaging and practical webinar, we’ll explore the ins and outs of non-cage housing for shelter cats.

Free
January 15 @ 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM PST Webinar Series – 1/7/25, 1/8/25, 1/14/15, & 1/15/25 – Canine Defensive Handling – Puppyworks (fee applies)

Webinar Series – 1/7/25, 1/8/25, 1/14/15, & 1/15/25 – Canine Defensive Handling – Puppyworks (fee applies)

Virtual

Puppyworks Presents (fee applies): Register for this live webinar in four 2 hour sessions presented by Michael Shikashio and Trish McMillan. A crucial skillset for all dog trainers, shelter & rescue personnel to maintain safety in dangerous situations!

$89 – $119
January 15 @ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST

Online Training – 1/15/25 – Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop Presented by Dr. Rachel Geller – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

Virtual

Community Cats Podcast Presents (small fee applies): Are you deeply committed to ensuring that cats remain in their cherished homes? Step into the role of a certified Surrender Prevention Specialist and become a catalyst for positive change in the lives of our feline friends.

$10
January 16 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST

Webinar – 1/16/25 – An Introduction to the Canine Care Certified program – Life of Riley

Virtual

Life of Riley Presents: This 90-minute webinar is designed to inform and answer questions about the Canine Care Certified program: a nationwide, voluntary program that addresses the health and overall welfare of dogs in the care of breeders in the United States.

Free
January 16 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST Online Event – 1st and 3rd Tuesdays – All Call – California for All Animals

Online Event – 1st Tuesdays – All Call – California for All Animals

Virtual

California for All Animals Presents: The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community, programs that keep pets with their people, industry trends, research studies, as well as the hard stuff, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity.

Free
January 18

Online Course – 1/18/25 – Feline Confident With Pattern Games – IAABC (fee applies)

Virtual

Pattern games offer animals predictability and focus in our unpredictable world. This course will give you practical ideas and tools to use with your cats and clients to set them up for success in a variety of contexts. This course is designed for cat behavior consultants but will also appeal to pet owners. What to […]

$270 – $450
January 19

Online Course – Starts 1/19/25 – Beginning Behavior Consulting Mentorship with Sarah Filipiak – IAABC (fee applies)

Virtual

IAABC Presents (fee applies): If you’ve thought about taking on, or are new to, cases such as aggression towards strangers, dog-dog reactivity, resource guarding and separation anxiety, or you just want to brush up on your behavior chops, this mentorship is for you.

$360 – $600
January 21 @ 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM PST

Webinar Series – 1/21/25 – Doors Wide Open: Exploring Pet Inclusive Transportation Options to Increase Access to Veterinary Care – Open Door Veterinary Collective

Virtual

Open Door Veterinary Collective Presents: Join Open Door Veterinary Collective for lively conversations as we explore innovative and practical solutions that organizations are using to address barriers to accessing pet care and resources in their communities. This session will touch on local transit options, including public transport and specialized pet shuttle services. We will also spotlight examples of organizations that have successfully leveraged their own resources to create effective transportation solutions.

Free
January 21 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST Online Event – 1st and 3rd Tuesdays – All Call – California for All Animals

Online Event – 1/21/25 – All Call: Stronger Together – California for All Animals

Virtual

California for All Animals Presents: At the next All Call on January 21, we are shifting gears to create space for what’s most needed now—connection and resource-sharing. Join your colleagues across California at 12 p.m. PT to offer and receive support. SoCal organizations will highlight resources available to shelters as they continue to mobilize to assist pets and people displaced by the fires.

Free
January 21 @ 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM PST Online Seminar – 1/21/25 and 1/23/25 – New Laws for 2025 – CVMA (fee applies)

Online Seminar – 1/21/25 and 1/23/25 – New Laws for 2025 – CVMA (fee applies)

Virtual

CVMA Presents (fee applies for non-members): With several new laws taking effect in 2025, it is important for veterinary practices to have a clear view of the legal landscape to ensure continuing compliance. This talk will cover new and important laws that all employers and employees should be aware of moving forward.

Free – $120
January 23 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST Online Event – Fourth Thursdays – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection – Maddie’s Fund

Online Event – 1/23/25 – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection: Decoding Behavior Certifications – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Meet with Dot Baisly, the Executive Director of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) for a discussion on deciphering all those letters and learn about the IAABC’s certifications, particularly the shelter behavior certifications. These certs are the only ones in the animal behavior industry that are specific to the needs of shelters and their animals. Dot will review the steps to becoming certified and be available after for a discussion and answer questions anyone may have about certifications and IAABC specifically.

Free
January 23 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST

Webinar – 1/23/25 – Shelter & Rescue – A Training and Development Framework For Staff and Volunteers with Petra Edwards – PPG (fee applies)

Virtual

PPG Presents (fee applies): This comprehensive and holistic approach to training and development was introduced at the RSPCA South Australia with a new training and safety program – PAWS Training. This presentation explores the development, rollout, and overall outcomes of the PAWS program, including challenges faced, improvements made, and benefits to animals in care. We will also discuss the core transferable components for other organisations whose core business is working with large numbers of animals and people.

$20 – $30
January 23 @ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PST Online Seminar – 1/21/25 and 1/23/25 – New Laws for 2025 – CVMA (fee applies)

Online Seminar – 1/21/25 and 1/23/25 – New Laws for 2025 – CVMA (fee applies)

Virtual

CVMA Presents (fee applies for non-members): With several new laws taking effect in 2025, it is important for veterinary practices to have a clear view of the legal landscape to ensure continuing compliance. This talk will cover new and important laws that all employers and employees should be aware of moving forward.

Free – $120
January 25 @ 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST Online Conference – 1/25/25 and 1/26/25 – Online Cat Conference – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)

Online Conference – 1/25/25 and 1/26/25 – Online Cat Conference – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)

Virtual

Community Cats Podcast Presents (fee applies): Take part in two days filled with cat-centric content, speakers from a wide variety of animal welfare roles share their perspectives on the field, providing valuable insights to help you or your organization create a more humane world for community cats.

$50 – $75
January 26 @ 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST Online Conference – 1/25/25 and 1/26/25 – Online Cat Conference – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)

Online Conference – 1/25/25 and 1/26/25 – Online Cat Conference – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)

Virtual

Community Cats Podcast Presents (fee applies): Take part in two days filled with cat-centric content, speakers from a wide variety of animal welfare roles share their perspectives on the field, providing valuable insights to help you or your organization create a more humane world for community cats.

$50 – $75
January 27

Online Certificate Program – Starts 1/27/25 – Animal Shelter Behavioral Management Certificate Program – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)

Virtual

Humane Network/UoP Presents (fee applies): Comprehensive behavior programs are essential to keep the animals behaviorally and emotionally healthy during their stay. This eight-week course will give you the knowledge and skills to develop an effective behavior program aimed at improving the welfare of the animals in your care.

$429
January 27 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

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

Virtual

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Discover how fostering collaboration, navigating conflict with a transformational justice lens, and rooting into your values can help align your work, not only with the needs of the communities most impacted, but also with the needs of your staff on the ground– particularly those whose identities mirror the communities you work within. Whether you’re rethinking decision-making models, deepening your commitment to equity, or addressing internal conflict, this session will showcase Freedom Verses’ tools and approaches to help your organization create lasting change while staying true to its values.

Free
January 27 @ 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM PST

Webinar – 1/27/25 – Pregnant Queens and Bottle Baby Basics – National Kitten Coalition

Virtual

National Kitten Coalition Presents: In this webinar, you’ll learn the essentials of caring for a pregnant queen and preparing for bottle babies -whether with or without their mom. Get equipped with the knowledge and skills you need to navigate the start of kitten season successfully.

Free
January 28 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT Online Event – Fourth Thursdays – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection – Maddie’s Fund

Online Event – Fourth Thursdays – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior – supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group, such as behavior medications, modifying animal behavior, assessing and improving animal welfare, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats.

Free
January 29 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PST

Online Event – 1/29/25 – Insights on the Consequences of America’s Affordable Housing Crisis on People, Pets, and Animal Shelters – IHAC

Virtual

IHAC Presents: This presentation will share a brief history of how we arrived at today’s housing crisis, the local, state, and federal policy changes supported by our research, and provide the audience with an exciting peek at upcoming research in collaboration with the City of Denver to implement and assess a pilot pet deposit assistance program. Join us to learn about trends in pet relinquishment due to housing issues, policy solutions, and programmatic tools that may be most useful to mitigate the flow of beloved pets into animal shelters.

Free

January 2025