Name: Online Event – Fourth Thursdays – HASS Connect – HASS
Start: 2026-09-24T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-09-24T12:00:00-07:00
Location: Virtual

August 2026
Online Course – Application Period Starts 8/14/26 – Fall 2026 Online Instructor-Led Courses – Maddie’s Fund

August 14

Virtual

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses provide an interactive educational opportunity for those who are looking to benefit from the wisdom of established innovative programs. They’re the catalyst you need to take your programs and learning to the next level! All courses are free #ThanksToMaddie!

Free
Webinar – 8/18/26 – Building a Sustainable Spay/Neuter Assistance Program: Funding, Veterinary Partnerships, and Community Impact – Community Cats Central & United Spay Alliance

August 18 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT

Virtual

Community Cats Central and United Spay Alliance Present: This webinar will explore how community-based spay/neuter programs can reduce shelter intake, stretch limited resources, and provide affordable services to pet owners. Attendees will gain insight into finding sustainable funding sources, recruiting veterinary partners, and efficiently administering financial assistance programs. We will also discuss innovative partnerships, including mobile clinic collaborations, sliding-scale assistance models, and the role of automation in managing large-scale programs.

Free
Online Training – 8/19/26 – Reading Dog and Cat Body Language – CalAnimals (fee applies)

August 19 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM PDT

Virtual

CalAnimals Presents (fee applies): Dogs and cats speak with their bodies and they always “tell” us how they are feeling with this language. Anyone who works with them should be able to read cat and dog body language in order to assess their emotional state. This information will ensure that the animal is properly and safely handled to reduce fear and stress. This presentation, led by Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC, includes a discussion of how to read dog and cat body language and how to safely and humanely handle the shelter animals.

$25 – $35
Webinar – 8/19/26 – The State of Pet-Inclusive Social Service Delivery: A National Snapshot of How Agencies Support Families with Pets – Center for Pet Family Well-being

August 19 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT

Virtual

The Center for Pet Family Well-being Presents: Claire Schuch, PhD, and Kaitlyn Andres, MS, MPH, will share findings from a national survey of 209 U.S. social service agencies. The webinar will explore current pet-inclusive practices, common barriers, opportunities for collaboration, and practical strategies for incorporating pets into service planning through a Whole Family and One Health approach.

Free
Online Meeting – 8/19/26 – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Connecting Data, Medicine, and Shelters to Save More Kittens – Maddie’s Fund

August 19 @ 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 – 8/19/26 – Shelter Med LIVE – Triaging Trauma: Stabilization Strategies from Field to Shelter – UC Davis KSMP

Featured August 19 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT Online Event – Third Wednesdays – Shelter Med LIVE – UC Davis KSMP

Virtual

UC Davis KSMP Presents: Burns. Broken bones. Bleeding. Bite wounds. When your team calls on you to assess an animal in distress, how do you determine your next steps? Join host Dr. Jenn Bennett with guests Dr. Maria Pyrdek (Chief Veterinarian and Animal Care Officer, Pasadena Humane) and Dr. Ashley Patterson (Associate Director of Operations, UC Davis California Veterinary Emergency Team) for a conversation on triage strategies that help shelter vets work within their capacity while still providing critical care.

Free
Webinar – 8/20/26 – Don’t Think You Can Start a Spay Neuter Program? Yes, You Can! – BISSELL Pet Foundation

August 20 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT

Virtual

BISSELL Pet Foundation Presents:

Free
Online Course – Application Period Closes 8/23/26 – Fall 2026 Online Instructor-Led Courses – Maddie’s Fund

August 23

Virtual

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses provide an interactive educational opportunity for those who are looking to benefit from the wisdom of established innovative programs. They’re the catalyst you need to take your programs and learning to the next level! All courses are free #ThanksToMaddie!

Free
Online Meeting – 8/26/26 – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Canine Low Stress Handling® in a Shelter Environment – Maddie’s Fund

August 26 @ 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM PDT Online Meeting – Wednesdays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie’s Fund Presents: This session offers practical, in-the-moment applications of Low Stress Handling® of dogs for shelter veterinary exams: reading the canine communication signaling, applying the 3-second rule and the least-restraint principle, adjusting the examination approach to the individual, and creating a low stress environment.

Free
Online Event – Fourth Thursdays – HASS Connect – HASS

August 27 @ 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
Webinar – 8/27/26 – Meet the Free AI Tool That Calculates the True Cost of Running Your Shelter – Best Friends

August 27 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT

Virtual

Best Friends Presents: Meet the brand new, free tool designed for small staff shelters that calculates the costs of saving lives in a shelter — giving a clear picture of what it takes to meet baseline standards and a compelling way to advocate for the resources to get there.

Free
Online Course – 8/29/26 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Central (small fee applies)

August 29 @ 11:00 AM – 1:45 PM PDT

Virtual

Community Cats Central Presents (small fee applies): • Led by Neighborhood Cats’ experienced and knowledgable 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
September 2026
Online Meeting – Wednesdays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

September 2 @ 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

September 2 @ 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 Course – Application deadline 9/4/26 – Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Fall 2026 Session – UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse

September 4

Virtual

The UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Shelter Learniverse Presents: In shelters and communities, access to care depends on supported teams and empowered frontline staff. The Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program strengthens skills in medical care; animal behavior, training, and enrichment; population management; and operational decision-making. Apply now—certification is currently free, #ThanksToMaddie!

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

September 9 @ 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 Meeting – Wednesdays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

September 16 @ 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 September 16 @ 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 Meeting – Wednesdays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

September 23 @ 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 – Fourth Thursdays – HASS Connect – HASS

September 24 @ 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

August 2026

September 2026