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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Event Series Online Conference – 5/19/21 to 5/21/21 – Texas Unites for Animals Conference Virtual Learning Series – Texas Unites for Animals (fee applies)

Online Conference – 5/19/21 to 5/21/21 – Texas Unites for Animals Conference Virtual Learning Series – Texas Unites for Animals (fee applies)

Virtual

Texas Unites for Animals Presents (fee applies):The Virtual Learning Series will offer the same quality professional development workshops you have come to expect from Texas Unites, opportunities for attendees to connect with one another, and introductions to the many wonderful animal welfare related products and services that can assist you in your work.

$49

Webinar – 5/19/21 – Bringing Your New Dog Home – How to Promote a Successful Transition to Family Life! – PPG (fee applies)

Virtual

PPG Presents (fee applies): In this presentation we are going to cover DogNostics’ recommendations for successfully introducing a new dog into your family, helping ensure that the transition into your home is as stress-free as possible for both you and your new family member. Although the presentation is aimed at pet dog owners, it will also help pet professionals provide guidance to their clients, and shelters provide guidance to new adoptees.

$10 – $15
Event Series Online Course – 3/26/21 or 5/19/21 – Bat Basics for CA Animal Care & Control – Bat World MidCities (fee applies)

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 – 5/19/21 – Virtual Events: Lessons Learned in a Year of Chaos – The AAWA

Virtual

The AAWA Presents: When events were canceled last spring, many animal welfare organizations were thrust into the unknown world of virtual events. Through it all, we learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t. A year later, it’s clear that virtual events are here to stay. We’ll discuss the fundamentals of hosting a successful virtual event in 2021.

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

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
Event Series Online Conference – 5/19/21 to 5/21/21 – Texas Unites for Animals Conference Virtual Learning Series – Texas Unites for Animals (fee applies)

Online Conference – 5/19/21 to 5/21/21 – Texas Unites for Animals Conference Virtual Learning Series – Texas Unites for Animals (fee applies)

Virtual

Texas Unites for Animals Presents (fee applies):The Virtual Learning Series will offer the same quality professional development workshops you have come to expect from Texas Unites, opportunities for attendees to connect with one another, and introductions to the many wonderful animal welfare related products and services that can assist you in your work.

$49

Webinar – 5/20/21 – Yes, you CAN Perform a Fear Free Canine Orthopedic Exam – Fear Free

Virtual

Fear Free Presents: In this webinar, Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS-SA, will review the importance of diagnosing osteoarthritis (OA), how to perform canine exams, and pain management. In support of May Arthritis Month, Dr. Shaw will provide resources from the New Science of OA Pain website which has canine and feline OA checklists, feline exam videos, and chronic pain teaching tools that can be provided for pet owners.

Free
Event Series Online Conference – 5/19/21 to 5/21/21 – Texas Unites for Animals Conference Virtual Learning Series – Texas Unites for Animals (fee applies)

Online Conference – 5/19/21 to 5/21/21 – Texas Unites for Animals Conference Virtual Learning Series – Texas Unites for Animals (fee applies)

Virtual

Texas Unites for Animals Presents (fee applies):The Virtual Learning Series will offer the same quality professional development workshops you have come to expect from Texas Unites, opportunities for attendees to connect with one another, and introductions to the many wonderful animal welfare related products and services that can assist you in your work.

$49
Event Series Online Conference – 5/21/21 to 5/23/21 – 2021 Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference – Shelter Playgroup Alliance (fee applies)

Online Conference – 5/21/21 to 5/23/21 – 2021 Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference – Shelter Playgroup Alliance (fee applies)

Virtual

Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents (fee applies): Learn about shelter animal welfare, enrichment, and playgroups at our annual Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference on May 21, 22 & 23, 2021 with a Pre-Conference workshop on May 20th

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Webinar – 5/21/21 – Shelter Pals: Animal Laws Holding Periods – CalAnimals

Virtual

CalAnimals Presents: Join us as lead attorneys from SF SPCA’s Shelter PALS program, Brandy Kuentzel and Bruce Wagman, discuss California’s legal framework and clarify a shelter’s legal requirements for holding periods for dogs and cats in the state.  This 1-hour webinar will help shelters optimize welfare and lifesaving in their own communities. All types of shelters operating in California – public, private, and hybrid – are encouraged to attend.  

Free
Event Series Online Conference – 5/21/21 to 5/23/21 – 2021 Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference – Shelter Playgroup Alliance (fee applies)

Online Conference – 5/21/21 to 5/23/21 – 2021 Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference – Shelter Playgroup Alliance (fee applies)

Virtual

Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents (fee applies): Learn about shelter animal welfare, enrichment, and playgroups at our annual Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference on May 21, 22 & 23, 2021 with a Pre-Conference workshop on May 20th

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Event Series Online Conference – 5/21/21 to 5/23/21 – 2021 Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference – Shelter Playgroup Alliance (fee applies)

Online Conference – 5/21/21 to 5/23/21 – 2021 Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference – Shelter Playgroup Alliance (fee applies)

Virtual

Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents (fee applies): Learn about shelter animal welfare, enrichment, and playgroups at our annual Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference on May 21, 22 & 23, 2021 with a Pre-Conference workshop on May 20th

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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

Webinar – 5/24/21 – Turn Your Volunteers Into Donors – Network for Good

Virtual

Network for Good Presents: Your best donors might be right in front of you! Research shows people who volunteer are more likely to donate money to organizations where they volunteer than for those they don't. Remember, you don't get if you don't ask! Learn how to cultivate lasting, committed relationships with your volunteers.

Free

Online Event – 5/25/21 – Maddie’s® Candid Conversations Series – Dr. Jyothi V. Robertson, Shelter Strategies – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie's Fund Presents: Join us for an open, informal 30-minute conversation and Q+A with Dr. Jyothi V. Robertson, President and Founder of JVR Shelter Strategies. In this discussion with Maddie's Fund Executive Leadership Team member Mary Ippoliti-Smith, Dr. Robertson postulates how different fields (environment, education, etc.) are interwoven, and that relying on an animal-centric focus keeps us from examining some of the systemic, root causes of the issues we face.

Free

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