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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Candid Learning Presents: This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include: The basic elements of a proposal. The "do's" and "don'ts" of writing and submitting a proposal. How to follow up whether the answer is yes or no. 30-minute hands-on exercise to develop a proposal outline.
KSMP and Shelter PALS Present: PALS attorneys discuss intake in California animal shelters. Gain a better understanding of California’s legal framework and your shelter’s legal obligations for animal intake in the state. This knowledge will in turn help shelter leaders more confidently
communicate to diverse constituents about their shelter operations and explore creative ways to optimize lifesaving in their own communities, in times of both crisis and calm.
UW Shelter Medicine and UCDavis KSMP Present: This upcoming Tuesday September 15th from 3-4pm CST we will be joined by Pets for Life’s Amanda Arrington and Gabbi Chapman and HSUS TX State Director Lauren Loney to lead a discussion on the following: Affordable housing shortages already existed for renters in every state in the country before the pandemic. Now tens of millions of renters are estimated to be at risk of eviction in the coming months due to exacerbated economic challenges from COVID 19. To keep pets in their homes, we have to keep people in their homes. Join us to talk through housing support and eviction response programs and advocacy on this important issue.
HSUS and Banfield Present: This presentation will focus on organizational tools and strategies for incorporating a strong work-life balance culture and building an emotionally resilient organization. We’ll reflect on productive strategies implemented by organizations during crisis and how those can help lead us to a more supportive and sustainable culture. Questions answered live in Zoom chat.
VIN/VSPN Presents (fee applies): This course on cultural competency and diversity is meant to examine these topics and create an understanding of the importance of cultural competency in the workplace. During a time when the topics of race, equality and bias are in the news, leaders and team members will benefit from a greater awareness of diversity and inclusion practices.
Best Friends Presents: Ready for exciting, fast-paced learning that will help you save more lives? Best Friends’ symposium presentations are designed to be dynamic and lively, keeping you interested while introducing new ideas and lifesaving solutions. The presentations are about 15 minutes each, and you’ll have access to extended, in-depth bonus sessions after the symposium ends.
Network for Good Presents: Join our upcoming webinar to learn how to take your donor relationships to the next level. We'll tackle all the relationships that impact your nonprofit including technology, social media, communication, marketing, the board, and more!
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.
HSVMA and AVS Present: Dr. DeTar will explore this multifactorial issue, looking at the role of shelters, private practitioners, animal control, law enforcement, social services and animal welfare organizations. This presentation will include a case study of a shelter in Hawaii that was involved in a hoarding situation.
Best Friends Presents: Ready for exciting, fast-paced learning that will help you save more lives? Best Friends’ symposium presentations are designed to be dynamic and lively, keeping you interested while introducing new ideas and lifesaving solutions. The presentations are about 15 minutes each, and you’ll have access to extended, in-depth bonus sessions after the symposium ends.
This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent…
Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, September 17 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Michael Shikashio to talk about aggression in dogs, from proper leash-handling to consulting, and everything in between.
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.
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.
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.
HSUS Presents (fee applies): The leading national conference in the animal advocacy movement, Taking Action for Animals (TAFA) brings together volunteers and advocates from across the country for a shared goal: to better the lives of animals and people alike. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, TAFA 2020 will be a virtual event on September 19 and 20, with content available on demand through the end of the year.
Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents: This is the first of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this first session we will review the components of a shelter enrichment program and discuss how inter-dog playgroups play a role.
HSUS Presents (fee applies): The leading national conference in the animal advocacy movement, Taking Action for Animals (TAFA) brings together volunteers and advocates from across the country for a shared goal: to better the lives of animals and people alike. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, TAFA 2020 will be a virtual event on September 19 and 20, with content available on demand through the end of the year.
Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents: This is the second of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this second session we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroup.
National Kitten Coalition Presents: Kitten Season may be quieting down where you live, or it never ends! In this free webinar, we want you to feel confident in caring for neonates, including how to bottle-feed. We will discuss how to determine if a kitten is truly orphaned and needs to be bottle-fed, how to set up a living environment, basic husbandry, isolation protocols and more! This session is for beginners.
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