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  • April 2026

  • Tue 7
    A puppy licks another puppy's face

    Online Course – Starts 4/7/26 – Canine Social Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)

    April 7
    Virtual

    IAABC Presents (fee applies): This course will teach you about canine communication, play, greetings, conflict resolution behaviors, and puppy social development. Dig into the science of canine social behavior, with an emphasis on dog-to-dog social interactions. Veterinarians, behavior consultants, trainers, groomers, kennel staff, shelter workers, day care staff, pet sitters, dog walkers, and keen guardians will all benefit from this course.

    $375
  • Tue 7
    Animal Care Expo 2026

    Conference – 4/7/26 to 4/10/26 – Animal Care Expo 2026 – Humane World for Animals (fee applies)

    April 7 @ 4:00 AM – 5:30 PM PDT Conference – 4/7/26 to 4/10/26 – Animal Care Expo 2026 – Humane World for Animals (fee applies)
    David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Humane World for Animals Presents (fee applies): Experts from all aspects of animal welfare will come together from across the globe to learn about the latest programs, share best practices, gain inspiration and build lasting connections. The conference features an international trade show promoting the latest animal care products and services from a wide range of exhibitors. With a variety of session topics, learning labs, networking opportunities and social events, Animal Care Expo has something for everyone who cares about companion animals.

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  • Wed 8

    Online Event – 4/8/26 – Shelter Med LIVE from Animal Care Expo – UC Davis KSMP

    Featured April 8 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT Online Event – Third Wednesdays – Shelter Med LIVE – UC Davis KSMP
    Virtual

    UC Davis KSMP Presents: Expo FOMO? Tune in for a special April 8 edition of Shelter Med LIVE from Animal Care Expo! We’re bringing veterinarians from the conference floor to one Zoom room for a fun, fast-paced roundtable. Whether you’re in the clinic, at home, or getting some Expo steps in, join the call so you won’t miss the chat. Can’t make it live? Register to receive a link to the recording and resources.

    Free
  • Wed 8
    Brown dog sits peacefully with eyes nearly closed

    Online Event – Monthly – Journey You Own Meditation Gathering – JYO

    April 8 @ 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM PDT
    Virtual

    JYO Presents: The guided meditations happen every month and typically run 30-45 minutes. All are welcome to these very low-key sessions, with videos on or off, whatever feels most comfortable to you. No speaking is necessary unless you’d like to share at the end of the session.

    Free
  • Thu 9
    The ABVP Symposium 2026

    Conference – 4/9/26 to 4/12/26 – 2026 ABVP Symposium – ABVP (fee applies)

    April 9 @ 6:00 AM – April 12 @ 2:00 PM PDT
    Virtual

    The ABVP Presents (fee applies): Get ready to expand your expertise, connect with colleagues, and explore the latest breakthroughs in species-specific veterinary care. The ABVP® Scientific Program is packed with innovative sessions, inspiring speakers, and practical insights designed to elevate your practice.

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  • Mon 13
    Maddie's Fund Weekly Community Conversations

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

    April 13 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund
    Virtual

    Maddie’s Fund Presents: Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with. If you registered prior to July 2025 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
    https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025

    Free
  • Thu 16

    Webinar – 4/16/26 – Maddie’s Insights – Fur-ever starts now: Supporting dogs and adopters post-adoption – Maddie’s Fund

    April 16 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
    Virtual

    Maddie’s Fund Presents: In 2018, Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, launched a post-adoption support program. Adopters from any UK Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre receive follow-up calls about their dog’s health and behavior at 2 days, 2 weeks, and 4 months after adoption. This presentation reviews the program’s methodology and participant cohort, highlights the most common adopter-reported concerns, examines use of behavior support (and reasons it’s declined), and explores return-to-kennel rates, including when and why dogs are returned.

    Free
  • Thu 16
    Real-World Answers for Everyday Animal Welfare Challenges

    Webinar – 4/16/26 – Ask Us Anything: Real-World Answers for Everyday Animal Welfare Challenges – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    April 16 @ 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM PDT
    Virtual

    NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Present: Join us for an open Q&A session designed for animal welfare professionals at every stage of their careers. Our expert panel — representing municipal agencies, nonprofits, rural programs, and large-scale operations — will tackle your toughest questions, from staffing and funding to intake, public pressure, and field enforcement. Bring your challenges, get practical solutions.

    Free
  • Sat 18
    Feline Behavior Summit 2026

    Online Event – 4/18/26 – Feline Behavior Summit 2026 – Community Cats Central (small fee applies)

    April 18 @ 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT
    Virtual

    Community Cats Central Presents (small fee applies): Join Community Cats Central for an exciting virtual summit designed to deepen your understanding of feline behavior and improve your ability to support cats in your home, shelter, or rescue organization. This event features some of the animal welfare industry’s most trusted authorities on feline behavior, who will lead a variety of workshops covering a wide range of cat behavior concerns.

    $25
  • Wed 22
    Rethinking Retroviruses: FeLV and FIV Testing Updates

    Webinar – 4/22/26 – Rethinking Retroviruses: FeLV and FIV Testing Updates – Best Friends

    April 22 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT
    Virtual

    Best Friends Presents: This session will equip shelter veterinarians and staff with the most current, evidence-based guidance on FeLV and FIV testing, interpretation, and management in the shelter setting. Participants will explore updated diagnostic recommendations, common testing challenges, and practical approaches for integrating testing into daily shelter operations. The session will also highlight strategies that support efficient population flow, informed decision-making, and strong lifesaving outcomes.

    Free
  • Thu 23

    Webinar – Fourth Thursdays – HASS Connect – HASS

    April 23 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT Webinar – Fourth Thursdays – HASS Connect – HASS
    Virtual

    HASS Presents: You are invited every fourth Thursday of the month, to join fellow leaders from national, government, and non-profit animal welfare organizations for a strategic roundtable discussion focused on the most pressing challenges facing our field. 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.

    Free
  • Thu 23
    Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection

    Online Event – 4/23/26 – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection: The Cypress Protocol – Maddie’s Fund

    April 23 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT Online Event – Fourth Thursdays – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection – Maddie’s Fund
    Virtual

    Maddie’s Fund Presents: When reactive dogs are confronted with their triggers at every turn in the shelter setting, how do we make progress? This presentation will go over a special shelter dog, Cypress, and the multifaceted approach his shelter team took to help him overcome his reactivity and find his way into a home. His case created what his shelter now calls the “Cypress Protocol” and has helped many dogs in the shelter setting succeed.

    Free
  • Fri 24
    IAABC 2026 Conference in Burlington, VT

    Hybrid Conference – 4/24/26 to 4/26/26 – IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference 2026 – IAABC (fee applies)

    April 24 @ 5:00 AM – 2:15 PM PDT Conference – 4//26 – IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference 2026 – IAABC (fee applies)
    Virtual

    IAABC Presents (fee applies): Join animal welfare professionals at the 2026 IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference. This conference features a dedicated Shelter Track on Saturday, April 25, with sessions on behavior assessment, welfare optimization, and enrichment strategies. Explore 40+ evidence-based sessions across species.

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  • Mon 27
    Lost & Found: They Don’t Have to Be Shelter Bound!

    Webinar – 4/27/26 – Lost & Found: They Don’t Have to Be Shelter Bound! – CalAnimals

    April 27 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
    Virtual

    CalAnimals Presents: You won’t want to miss this important webinar to learn about proactive strategies that helped Washoe County Regional Animal Services achieve Return to Home RTH success of 63% of dogs and 8% of cats.

    Free
  • May 2026

  • Fri 1
    First Fridays: AI for Animal Welfare Professionals Collaboration Calls

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

    May 1 @ 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
  • Thu 7
    Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection

    Online Event – First Thursdays – Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection – Maddie’s Fund

    May 7 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST Online Event – First Thursdays – Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection – Maddie’s Fund
    Virtual

    Maddie’s Fund Presents: Join us on the first Thursday of every month to discuss successful foster innovations and programs, collaborate with others in the field, answer questions and talk through complex foster-related issues.

    Free
  • Mon 11
    CARE: The Gathering 2026

    Conference – 5/11/26 to 5/13/26 – The Gathering 2026 – CARE (fee applies)

    May 11 @ 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT Conference – 5/11/26 to 5/13/26 – The Gathering 2026 – CARE (fee applies)
    The Study at University City 20 S. 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    CARE Presents (fee applies): Across three days, The Gathering creates space to examine how the Animal Welfare and Animal Protection fields have caused harm through exclusion, bias, and inequitable practices — and to collectively build pathways toward reform that honor both people and animals.

    $325
  • June 2026

  • Thu 18
    PacVet 2026

    Hybrid Conference – 6/18/26 to 6/21/26 – PacVet 2026 – CVMA (fee applies)

    June 18 @ 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM PDT Hybrid Conference – 6/18/26 to 6/21/26 – PacVet 2026 – CVMA (fee applies)
    Virtual

    CVMA Presents (fee applies): Whether you are looking to learn, connect, or recharge by the coast, PacVet 2026 offers the perfect blend of education and inspiration in a setting that celebrates the profession and the people who shape it. Choose from a wide range of CE tracks designed for veterinarians, technicians, practice managers, practice staff, and veterinary/RVT students—covering topics like small animal medicine, small animal surgery, practice management and ownership, avian/exotics, shelter medicine, and more! Plus, round out your educational journey with hands-on labs and practical workshops.

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