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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Webinar – 4/29/21 – Turning Data Into Insight – CalAnimals

Virtual

CalAnimals Presents: Leave this presentation knowing the common discrepancies in shelter data, significant differences between micro and macro data (and what they can and can’t show us), the data you need to understand to make informed decisions and answer commonly asked questions. You will learn how to understand what these numbers are telling you and how to use this information to advocate for your programs and save more lives.

Free

Webinar – 4/29/21 – Your End of the Leash Part Two: Breathe! It’s good for you (and your dog!) – Suzanne Clothier (fee applies)

Virtual

Suzanne Clothier Presents (fee applies): This webinar is the second in the Your End of the Leash series, which focuses on helping handlers become the best possible partners for their dogs. No matter how smart your dog may be, no matter how much he knows or can do, he still depends on you as his partner. Would you want a partner who was tense with gritted teeth and tight breathing? Or would you prefer a relaxed partner, whose movements and expression showed enjoyment in working with you? This webinar focuses on the simple but oh-so complicated basic of life itself: breathing.

$24.95

Webinar – 4/29/21 – Making the Call: Simple, Gross Neglect or Cruelty? – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

Virtual

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: When should you charge?  Is it Simple or Gross Neglect?  When does it rise to Cruelty?  Do you know?  Are you letting them slide when you should be charging them?  This presentation will examine how to make the call.  We will have interactive slides and interactive participation with a discussion about the answers.  We will explore strategies to gain compliance and the cut-off point to charge and move through the criminal justice process.

Free

Webinar – 4/29/21, 5/6/21, and 5/13/21 – Community-Centered Veterinary Care: 3 Part Webinar Series – American Pets Alive!

Virtual

American Pets Alive! Presents: Many animals are surrendered to shelters due to medical issues that families cannot afford. Most communities lack options for low cost, no-cost, or incremental full service medicine due to laws, vet associations, and lack of willing veterinary providers. Join members of the HASS External Facing Medical Care Working Group to reinvent financially based intake for medical cases, and to keep more people and pets together.

Free

Webinar – 5/1/21 – 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

Webinar – 5/2/21 – Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Dogs Playing for Life

Virtual

Dogs Playing for Life Presents: Learn about all the ways in which DPFL Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the country! In this first of three webinars, we will present powerful examples of how playgroups can not only enhance the quality of life for your shelter dogs but how focusing on their quality of life through enrichment can lead to game-changing benefits to your shelter's everyday operations.

Free

Online Event – 5/4/21 – YouTube LIVE: Don’t wait for weight loss: Supporting intake in pets with chronic disease – VETGirl

Virtual

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary VETgirl–Elanco YouTube LIVE event, Dr. Audrey Cook, BVM&S, DACVIM reviews what impacts food intake in dogs and cats with chronic diseases, and what you can do about it! Learn a logical approach to managing your hyporexic patients, along with a review of pharmacological interventions that can help… all over a short lunch or coffee break for yourself!

Free

Webinar – 5/4/21 – Avoiding Teeth and Bullets: Safely Interacting with Animals as a Law Enforcement Officer – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

Virtual

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: Whether the assigned call for duty is directly related to the animal or the animal is peripheral, understanding some basic animal handling techniques and animal behavior can be the difference between closing out a call and moving on to the next or ending up in the emergency room.

Free

Webinar – 5/4/21 – Is it time to hit the brand refresh button? – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie's Fund Presents: Attendees will learn how to analyze their organization's brand, recognize their vision gap and make simple and possibly complex changes to evolve into a community-focused organization with stronger relationships and improved public perception. Downloadable materials will be provided to help facilitate your internal work. 

Free

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 5/4/21 – The Impact of Noise in Shelters – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP

Virtual

KSMP Presents: This week at CASCAR researcher Bailey Eagan, who has been working with the BC SPCA to measure and evaluate the impact of noise in shelters, will present her latest findings. Join us for a discussion on how shelters can continue to optimize noise levels and maintain the behavioral wellness benefits for pets as we move towards reopening.

Free

Webinar – 5/4/21 – Hydration Fixation: Beyond the Water Bowl – VETGirl

Virtual

VETGirl Presents: In this webinar, Dr. Gagne will discuss strategies for increasing water intake including a novel nutrient enriched water supplement that has been shown to lead to increased fluid intake, increased urine volume, and decreased urine specific gravity. Help keep your feline patients hydrated!

Free

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 – 5/6/21 – Talk Digital to Me – Network for Good

Virtual

Network for Good Presents: In a virtual world where new digital platforms are popping up on the regular and online fundraising and marketing continues to evolve, how do you create online experiences that are both authentic and engaging? In this session, nonprofit marketing expert, Taylor Shanklin, will take you through a journey to re-envision your digital marketing framework.

Free

Webinar – 5/6/21 – Stewardship: Breaking Free from the Ask-And-Repeat Model – The AAWA

Virtual

The AAWA Presents: Donors have poured their hearts into your missions to help improve the lives of animals—fundraisers can’t take that for granted. How can we better show appreciation to our supporters in a way that’s manageable and still brings in the revenue we need for programs? Learn how to break free from the ask-and-repeat model.

Free

Online Event – 5/6/21 – Live from the Ranch – Ken Ramirez with Dr. Eduardo J. Fernandez – Enrichment Activities Across Species – 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, May 6, at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Dr. Eduardo J. Fernandez who will showcase enrichment activities across species and share ways to measure success. Jiovany Alcaide, and Taylor Barconey will demo some of the skills they teach clients through new class concepts. The episode will include live training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!

Free

Webinar – 4/29/21, 5/6/21, and 5/13/21 – Community-Centered Veterinary Care: 3 Part Webinar Series – American Pets Alive!

Virtual

American Pets Alive! Presents: Many animals are surrendered to shelters due to medical issues that families cannot afford. Most communities lack options for low cost, no-cost, or incremental full service medicine due to laws, vet associations, and lack of willing veterinary providers. Join members of the HASS External Facing Medical Care Working Group to reinvent financially based intake for medical cases, and to keep more people and pets together.

Free