This calendar is a listing of webinars, other learning opportunities, online meetings and other upcoming national events related to animal sheltering and related areas of interest.

Only some of these events are produced by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program. Most are being created and sponsored by other groups and agencies.  Being listed here does not mean that we have reviewed the material contained.  We are trying to provide a variety of resources to hopefully help make your life a little easier.  For additional information on any of these items before or after the event please contact the organizer directly (listed in the item description).

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Online Meeting – CASCAR – 7/14/20 and 7/21/20 – California Animal Shelters – DEI – UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program

UC Davis KSMP Presents: Our weekly California animal shelters call - CASCAR. 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.

Webinar – 7/21/20 – TechSoup Tour: How to Access Donations, Discounts, and Services – TechSoup

TechSoup Presents: Join us for our webinar on how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more. We'll also show you how to access our many learning resources, tech services, courses, and community offerings designed to help you optimize technology for your organization.

Online Conference – July 22 to 24, 2020 – HSUS Animal Care Expo Online – HSUS

HSUS Presents: Animal Care Expo 2020 has moved online! When collaboration is more vital than ever, you can still rely on the Humane Society of the United States to bring the animal welfare community together. While we may not be able to gather in person, we are so excited to instead bring you an interactive virtual conference experience.

Online Conference – July 22 to 24, 2020 – HSUS Animal Care Expo Online – HSUS

HSUS Presents: Animal Care Expo 2020 has moved online! When collaboration is more vital than ever, you can still rely on the Humane Society of the United States to bring the animal welfare community together. While we may not be able to gather in person, we are so excited to instead bring you an interactive virtual conference experience.

Online Conference – July 22 to 24, 2020 – HSUS Animal Care Expo Online – HSUS

HSUS Presents: Animal Care Expo 2020 has moved online! When collaboration is more vital than ever, you can still rely on the Humane Society of the United States to bring the animal welfare community together. While we may not be able to gather in person, we are so excited to instead bring you an interactive virtual conference experience.

Online Meeting – Fridays – Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up – Hosted by Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie's Fund Presents - 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. No registration needed! Just click the meeting link to join.

Free

Online Conference: 7/24/20 to 7/26/20 – Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents: Learn about shelter animal welfare, enrichment, and playgroups! Who should attend? Shelter staff, shelter volunteers, and shelter leadership. Dog day care staff, dog walkers, and dog trainer would also benefit from the topics presented. What will be presented? Leaders in behavioral science, animal welfare, enrichment, and inter-dog interactions will present research and strategies for enhancing animal welfare and dog-dog interactions, including play.

Online Event – Wednesdays – Maddie’s Instructor Summit – AmPa!

AmPa! Presents: The AmPA! weekly Maddie's Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. You'll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie's Lifesaving Academy, as well as other industry leaders, but, more importantly, you'll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.

Online Event – Fridays – Maddie’s Instructor Summit – AmPa!

AmPa! Presents: The AmPA! weekly Maddie's Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. You'll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie's Lifesaving Academy, as well as other industry leaders, but, more importantly, you'll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.

Online Event – Fridays – Maddie’s Instructor Summit – AmPa!

AmPa! Presents: The AmPA! weekly Maddie's Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. You'll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie's Lifesaving Academy, as well as other industry leaders, but, more importantly, you'll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.

Online Conference: 7/24/20 to 7/26/20 – Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents: Learn about shelter animal welfare, enrichment, and playgroups! Who should attend? Shelter staff, shelter volunteers, and shelter leadership. Dog day care staff, dog walkers, and dog trainer would also benefit from the topics presented. What will be presented? Leaders in behavioral science, animal welfare, enrichment, and inter-dog interactions will present research and strategies for enhancing animal welfare and dog-dog interactions, including play.

Online Course – 7/25/20 – Select dental topics for the entire team:Veterinary Nurses/Technicians & Veterinarians – IVS (fee applies)

IVS Presents (fee applies): Select dental topics for the entire team:Veterinary Nurses/Technicians & Veterinarians - Lecture 1: Well, THAT’S not normal! Oral and Dental Problems to identify, Lecture 2: You’ve got to see it to believe – or diagnose – it! – Tips for easier dental radiology, Lecture 3: Start ‘em out young! – Oral and Dental Care for Puppies and Kittens.

Online Conference: 7/24/20 to 7/26/20 – Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents: Learn about shelter animal welfare, enrichment, and playgroups! Who should attend? Shelter staff, shelter volunteers, and shelter leadership. Dog day care staff, dog walkers, and dog trainer would also benefit from the topics presented. What will be presented? Leaders in behavioral science, animal welfare, enrichment, and inter-dog interactions will present research and strategies for enhancing animal welfare and dog-dog interactions, including play.

Webinar – 7/26/20 – Just step away from the scalpel….most of the time! Using the 2016 ACVIM consensus statement for management and treatment of urolithiasis in dogs and cats – VetGirl/Hill’s

VetGirl and Hills Present: In this complimentary VETgirl–Hill’s veterinary nutrition webinar, Dr. Sheri Ross, DVM, DACVIM, PhD discusses the management and treatment of urolithiasis in dogs and cats. Traditionally, uroliths have been managed with surgery. However, depending on location, size, number and composition of the uroliths, less invasive techniques may be equally as effective. Learn what options there are and how to help minimize recurrence of uroliths.