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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The Roundtable: Make a PACT with Your Community

Virtual

Compassion, transparency, leadership. These are the drivers of People and Animals in Community Together (PACT), a new movement in sheltering that recognizes the power of working…

Webinar – 4/24/24 – APCC: Springtime Hazards – ASPCAPro

Virtual

ASPCAPro Presents: Springtime comes with its own lineup of potential hazards to our pets. This course will cover several springtime hazards for veterinarians and their teams to keep a watch out for, including plants, fertilizers, insecticides, composting dangers, and more.

Free

Webinar – 4/24/24 – The Healthy Animal-Healthy Community Initiative – The AAWA

Virtual

The AAWA Presents: This case study explores the journey of the Animal Rescue League of Boston's Wellness Waggin' program, from its conception to implementation, including steps like determining a target area, building community relationships, securing funding, and launching a pilot program. The Wellness Waggin' is now a successful mobile veterinary unit that has completed over 14,000 wellness care appointments since 2018.

Free

Webinar – 4/25/24 – Cyber Security: A Leadership Perspective – CalAnimals

Virtual

CalAnimals Presents: Cyber security pros will discuss current topics and stories about cyber security including examples and tactics that leaders can employ to enhance awareness and implement practices for organizational security. Lastly they will share a few resources for ongoing training and awareness.

Free

Webinar – 4/25/24 – Invisible Advocates: How the Social Justice Movement Influences Animal Advocacy – Life of Riley

Virtual

Life of Riley at Spring Point Presents: Using real-life examples, presenters will explore ways in which individuals, communities, and groups have made transformative contributions (often unknowingly) to the success of animal advocacy through the framework of social justice.  This webinar is intended to bring awareness and appreciation to the many forms of hidden contributions that contribute to victories in animal advocacy.

Free

Online Event – 4/25/24 – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection: Hyperarousal in Dogs – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie's Fund Presents: This month, Dr. Jill Sackman will review what is currently known about hyperarousal/ hypersensitivity syndrome in dogs and report on a treatment approach used by the author that has led to significant improvement in behaviors and most of the dogs being able to stay safely in their adopted homes. 

Free

Online Event – First Thursdays – Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection: AWLA’s Kitten College Program – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie's Fund Presents: AWLA’s Kitten College went from saving just 92 kittens a year with 28 foster families, to saving more than 1,500 kittens a year with almost 300 foster families. Come to this session on May 2 to learn how they do it!

Free