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 Course – 3/4/21 – CARAT™: Ethology of the Individual – Suzanne Clothier (fee applies)

Virtual

Suzanne Clothier Presents (fee applies): Did you miss CARAT last time? Here's your chance to join us and find out why people say, "CARAT changes everything!" CARAT is a novel temperament assessment system that categorizes behavior traits in multiple components that are intuitive and practical. CARAT is truly a game changer that will alter how you assess, understand and work with dogs.

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Event Series Online Conference – 2/28/21 to 3/5/21 – OAVT 2021 Conference – OAVT (fee applies)

Online Conference – 2/28/21 to 3/5/21 – OAVT 2021 Conference – OAVT (fee applies)

Virtual

OAVT Presents (fee applies): The Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT) is proud to present the annual OAVT Conference in a virtual format. With best-in-class speakers from across North America, the OAVT 2021 Conference features over 40 hours of CE!

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Event Series Online Conference – 3/2/21 to 3/4/21 – Co-Sheltering Conference – My Dog Is My Home (fee applies)

Online Conference – 3/2/21 to 3/4/21 – Co-Sheltering Conference – My Dog Is My Home (fee applies)

Virtual

My Dog Is My Home Presents (fee applies): A first-of-its-kind conference focused on equity and access within social services for people and animals experiencing homelessness. Hear from experts in the fields of emergency housing, social services and animal welfare on everything from supporting the human-animal bond and advocacy for low-barrier policies to animal health and safety and building community partnerships. Enjoy curated storytelling segments, interactive activities and loads of giveaways.

$35 – $120

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 3/4/21 – Long Beach Animal Services & Stray Cat Alliance Partnership – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP

Virtual

KSMP Presents: This week we'll continue the conversation we started on February 18: an oral history of the partnership between Long Beach Animal Services and Stray Cat Alliance to implement one of the early SNR/RTF/community cat programs in California. Kelly Miott (erstwhile with Long Beach Animal Care Services), Staycee Dains (current director of LBACS), and Anna Wong and Christi Metropole (Stray Cat Alliance) have agreed to join us. This is an experiment but hopefully will be fun and interesting and will inspire more sharing of the many great stories in California animal welfare and sheltering. 

Free

Online Event – 3/4/21 – Live from the Ranch – Ken Ramirez with Grisha Stewart and Laura VanArendonk Baugh – 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, March 4, at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken and Grisha Stewart will demonstrate some new leash techniques from the BAT (Behavioral Adjustment Training) protocol for rehabilitating dog reactivity. Then, Ken will talk with Laura VanArendonk Baugh about setting yourself up for success when the stakes are high and the spotlight is on.

Free
Event Series Online Conference – 3/5/21 to 3/7/21 – North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society Virtual Spring Symposium – NAVAS

Online Conference – 3/5/21 to 3/7/21 – North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society Virtual Spring Symposium – NAVAS

Virtual

NAVAS Presents: This is a worldwide virtual conference on clinical veterinary anesthesia practice featuring an outstanding lineup of speakers and topics on veterinary anesthesia continuing education that will be of interest to practitioners, technicians, students, researchers and medical professionals with an interest in advancing veterinary anesthesia and analgesia.

Free
Event Series Online Conference – 2/28/21 to 3/5/21 – OAVT 2021 Conference – OAVT (fee applies)

Online Conference – 2/28/21 to 3/5/21 – OAVT 2021 Conference – OAVT (fee applies)

Virtual

OAVT Presents (fee applies): The Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT) is proud to present the annual OAVT Conference in a virtual format. With best-in-class speakers from across North America, the OAVT 2021 Conference features over 40 hours of CE!

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Event Series Webinar – 1/8/22, 2/5/22, and 3/5/22 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

Webinar – 1/8/22, 2/5/22, and 3/5/22 – 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? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works.

$10
Event Series Online Conference – 3/5/21 to 3/7/21 – North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society Virtual Spring Symposium – NAVAS

Online Conference – 3/5/21 to 3/7/21 – North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society Virtual Spring Symposium – NAVAS

Virtual

NAVAS Presents: This is a worldwide virtual conference on clinical veterinary anesthesia practice featuring an outstanding lineup of speakers and topics on veterinary anesthesia continuing education that will be of interest to practitioners, technicians, students, researchers and medical professionals with an interest in advancing veterinary anesthesia and analgesia.

Free
Event Series Online Conference – 3/6/21 to 3/7/21 – UGA Shelter Medicine Symposium – UGA Shelter Medicine Club

Online Conference – 3/6/21 to 3/7/21 – UGA Shelter Medicine Symposium – UGA Shelter Medicine Club

Virtual

UGA Shelter Medicine Club Presents: The 13th annual Shelter Medicine Symposium will be held virtually via ZOOM. This event is focused on best practices for local and regional animal shelters. Veterinary professionals and others who work in animal control facilities and humane societies are encouraged to attend.

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Webinar – 3/6/21 – 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
Event Series Online Event – 1/9/21, 2/13/21, or 3/6/21 – SPA Workshop Session 1: Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

Online Event – 1/9/21, 2/13/21, or 3/6/21 – SPA Workshop Session 1: Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

Virtual

Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents: Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication is the first of a two-part workshop series on the implementation of enrichment and 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. Additionally, we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroups.

Free

Online Course – Starts 3/7/21 – Feline Behavior Solutions: Teaching Foundation Behaviors for Modifying Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)

Virtual

IAABC Presents (fee applies): Modification of any problematic or unwanted behavior requires mechanical skill, knowledge of species-specific behavior, and experience with a variety of strategies and techniques. This course will provide opportunities for anyone who works with cats to gain all of that, and more. Each of the five weeks is packed with information that can be directly and immediately applied to a variety of cat behavior cases, from aggression to anxiety and from fighting to fear.

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Event Series Online Conference – 3/5/21 to 3/7/21 – North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society Virtual Spring Symposium – NAVAS

Online Conference – 3/5/21 to 3/7/21 – North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society Virtual Spring Symposium – NAVAS

Virtual

NAVAS Presents: This is a worldwide virtual conference on clinical veterinary anesthesia practice featuring an outstanding lineup of speakers and topics on veterinary anesthesia continuing education that will be of interest to practitioners, technicians, students, researchers and medical professionals with an interest in advancing veterinary anesthesia and analgesia.

Free
Event Series Online Conference – 3/6/21 to 3/7/21 – UGA Shelter Medicine Symposium – UGA Shelter Medicine Club

Online Conference – 3/6/21 to 3/7/21 – UGA Shelter Medicine Symposium – UGA Shelter Medicine Club

Virtual

UGA Shelter Medicine Club Presents: The 13th annual Shelter Medicine Symposium will be held virtually via ZOOM. This event is focused on best practices for local and regional animal shelters. Veterinary professionals and others who work in animal control facilities and humane societies are encouraged to attend.

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Event Series Online Event – 1/10/21, 2/14/21, or 3/7/21 – SPA Workshop Session 2: Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

Online Event – 1/10/21, 2/14/21, or 3/7/21 – SPA Workshop Session 2: Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

Virtual

Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents: Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way is the second of a two-part workshop series on the implementation of enrichment and inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play and how to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard

Free

Online Certificate Program – Starting 3/8/21 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Marketing and Development – Humane Network/UOP (fee applies)

Virtual

Humane Network Presents (fee applies): This award-winning online certificate program provides practical information and valuable networking for current sheltering professionals, those looking to advance their career, or move into the field of animal sheltering. The program’s courses include leadership, shelter operations, community program development, animal health/clinic operations, and marketing/development.

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Event Series Online Conference – 3/8/21 to 3/9/21 – 2021 Great Lakes Animal Welfare Conference – Michigan Humane (fee applies)

Online Conference – 3/8/21 to 3/9/21 – 2021 Great Lakes Animal Welfare Conference – Michigan Humane (fee applies)

Virtual

Michigan Humane Presents (fee applies): The 2021 Great Lakes Animal Welfare Conference (GLAWC) is moving online March 8-9 to keep everyone safe. Just because you can’t gather with all of your animal welfare industry peers doesn’t mean the sharing of knowledge stops. GLAWC 2021 will feature two days full of virtual sessions hosted by the brightest minds in our industry.

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

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

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