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 Conference – 3/25/21 to 3/27/21 – BSAVA Congress 2021 – BSAVA (fee applies)

Virtual

BSAVA Presents (fee applies): Join us and veterinary professionals from across the globe for an immersive, interactive event. We are bringing all the elements you know and enjoy from a physical event into the platform – there will be lectures complete with live Q&As, keynotes and panel discussions, networking, and the virtual exhibition filled with the latest news, products & services from leading industry suppliers.

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Online Conference – 3/25/21 to 3/27/21 – Vet Show @ Home – Vet Show

Virtual

Vet Show Presents: You heard it right! In light of the great success of our Vet Show @ Home (and since we’re STILL at home) we’re once again taking the magic of our live shows and re-sizing it to fit your screen—to be enjoyed anywhere with internet access. The second edition of Vet Show @ Home will feature 90+ hours of CE, the very best education from world-renowned speakers, AI-powered matchmaking with our top suppliers, thought-leading roundtable discussions, and many hours of networking opportunities. You can earn 20 CE credits while coming together with your community.

Free

Online Course – 3/26/21 or 5/19/21 – Bat Basics for CA Animal Care & Control – Bat World MidCities (fee applies)

Virtual

Bat World MidCities Presents (fee applies): This program introduces animal care and animal services professionals to the most unique and misunderstood animals on the planet – bats.  As humans expand their footprint on the landscape, bats come into contact with the public with increasing frequency. Animal Services agencies, shelters, veterinary clinics, and nuisance wildlife control operators need to be properly educated and equipped to handle these animals safely, and to provide accurate information to the public about them.

$49

Webinar – 3/26/21 – Shelter PALS CA Shelter Law Webinar: Shelter Intake – CalAnimals

Virtual

CalAnimals Presents: Interested in learning about the legalities of intake in California animal shelters? Then join us as lead attorneys from the San Francisco SPCA’s Shelter PALS program, Brandy Kuentzel and Bruce Wagman, discuss California’s legal framework and a shelter’s legal requirements for dog and cat intake in the state. This 1-hour webinar will help shelter leaders more confidently communicate to diverse constituents about their shelter operations and explore creative ways to optimize welfare and lifesaving in their own communities.

Free

Online Conference – 3/25/21 to 3/27/21 – BSAVA Congress 2021 – BSAVA (fee applies)

Virtual

BSAVA Presents (fee applies): Join us and veterinary professionals from across the globe for an immersive, interactive event. We are bringing all the elements you know and enjoy from a physical event into the platform – there will be lectures complete with live Q&As, keynotes and panel discussions, networking, and the virtual exhibition filled with the latest news, products & services from leading industry suppliers.

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Online Conference – 3/25/21 to 3/27/21 – Vet Show @ Home – Vet Show

Virtual

Vet Show Presents: You heard it right! In light of the great success of our Vet Show @ Home (and since we’re STILL at home) we’re once again taking the magic of our live shows and re-sizing it to fit your screen—to be enjoyed anywhere with internet access. The second edition of Vet Show @ Home will feature 90+ hours of CE, the very best education from world-renowned speakers, AI-powered matchmaking with our top suppliers, thought-leading roundtable discussions, and many hours of networking opportunities. You can earn 20 CE credits while coming together with your community.

Free

Online Conference – 3/27/21, 4/10/21, and 4/24/21 – NKCKittenNurseryConference/2021 – National Kitten Coalition (small fee applies)

Virtual

National Kitten Coalition Presents (small fee applies): NKCKittenNurseryConference/2021 will take place online on three Saturdays this Spring. Each day will feature a different panel of kitten nursery experts.

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Online Meeting – Mondays – Shelter and Rescue Support Call – Hosted by Maddie’s Fund

Maddie's Fund Presents: Maddie’s Fund, in concert with American Pets Alive!, hosts a weekly hour-long Zoom call for animal welfare workers and volunteers. While these calls started out as a response to COVID-19, it’s grown into so much more. These calls are a safe place to discuss uncomfortable topics, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.

Free

Webinar – 3/30/21 – Low-Stress Curbside Service – Fear Free

Virtual

Fear Free Presents: In this presentation, Valarie Tynes, DVM , DACVB, DACAW will provide multiple suggestions for helping the system run more smoothly without sacrificing the emotional health of our patients. The result will be an appointment that runs more efficiently because the patient is more relaxed and a happier, more satisfied client because they see their pet having a less distressing experience at the veterinary clinic.

Free

Webinar – 3/31/21 – Classical and Operant Conditioning Approaches to Separation Related Problems – Pet Professional Guild (fee applies)

Virtual

Pet Professional Guild Presents (fee applies): While systematic desensitization continues to be the gold standard training method for dogs who are afraid to be alone, a down-stay DRI is highly effective for dogs who are frustrated and can even be helpful for the fearful pups as well. Join us to brush up on your desensitization training skills as well as learn how to use a DRI down-stay to help more families gain the ability to leave their homes without worrying about their dog.

$25 – $35

Online Event – Wednesdays – The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie – AmPa!

Virtual

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 AmPA! and HASS Staff and 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.

Free

Webinar – 3/31/21 – Let’s Talk Tumors – The Bridge Club

Virtual

The Bridge Club Presents: Mast cell tumors (MCT) in dogs are very common, accounting for approximately 20% of all skin tumors. In this conversation, we dive deep into tumors, specifically mast cells and will be joined by Dr. Sue Ettinger, Dr. Pam Jones, and Dr. Justine Campbell. This conversation is supported by Virbac.

Free

Online Event – 4/1/21 – Live from the Ranch – Ken Ramirez with Dr. Alexandra Horowitz – Dog Behavior and Cognition – Karen Pryor Academy

Virtual

Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, April 1, at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken and Dr. Alexandra Horowitz, MS, Ph.D, will explore the latest research into dog behavior and cognition, including a "self-recognition" olfactory study. Then Ken and Peter Amelia will demonstrate the application of training across species with birds. The episode will include live training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!

Free

Webinar – 4/1/21 – When The Evidence Needs A Home: Best Practices for Pre-Conviction Forfeiture Statute Use – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

Virtual

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: Animals seized in the course of cruelty cases have unique needs, which can pose challenges involving evidence preservation, unanticipated drains on law enforcement resources, and harm to the animals themselves. Join Animal Legal Defense Fund Senior Staff Attorney David B. Rosengard to discuss how various versions of state pre-conviction forfeiture statutes offer ways to overcome these hurdles, providing better outcomes for all involved.

Free

Webinar – 4/3/21 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

Virtual

Community Cats Podcast Presents (small fee applies): Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Learn what TNR is, why it works, and how to get started. Our expert instructors will teach you the best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Plus, you’ll receive a certificate of completion after you attend.

$10

Online Event – 4/4/21 – Mindfulness for Animal Welfare – Mindful Vet Med

Virtual

Mindful Vet Med Presents: This session will include brief practices as well as an overview of mindfulness as it relates to the animal welfare field. We will take a look at the challenges and frustrations we face which can lead to things like compassion fatigue and burn out, and which can also leave us questioning ourselves and even our ability to move forward. Come join us for an evening of connection and possibility as we explore opportunities to move through our busy days with more space and less reactivity.

Free

Online Meeting – Mondays – Shelter and Rescue Support Call – Hosted by Maddie’s Fund

Maddie's Fund Presents: Maddie’s Fund, in concert with American Pets Alive!, hosts a weekly hour-long Zoom call for animal welfare workers and volunteers. While these calls started out as a response to COVID-19, it’s grown into so much more. These calls are a safe place to discuss uncomfortable topics, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.

Free