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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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.
PPG Presents (fee applies): In order to make small yet fundamental changes to our dog training we must, at times, be prepared to change some of our plans and our techniques. For this webinar I would like you to open you mind, and remember something that Admiral Grace Hooper once said, "The most damaging phrase in the language is … ‘It’s always been done this way.’"
HSUS Presents: While perspectives about raccoons will range from charming inhabitant to source of conflict, raccoons will remain a quintessential part of urban living. This webinar will discuss the life cycle and yearly patterns of raccoons, including mating, raising young, and seasonal foraging that will help better equip you to address and resolve the conflicts that people experience with them.
KSMP Presents: While Governor Newsom hasn’t yet signed the budget, all signs are looking like we'll have 50M things to talk about, Tuesday, July 13th, with California shelters that want to learn more about the historic California for All Dogs and Cats journey we're about to embark upon!!! We want to make sure every voice is heard so please take a moment to invite a California shelter friend you don't often see in CASCAR, and especially those you maybe haven't seen at all.
Network for Good Presents: The #OpenForGood Virtual Conference is for organizations that had to close their doors, pivot their missions, expand their operations, or struggle to stay afloat.
We’re bringing together a group of leaders in the nonprofit space to dive into the learnings, takeaways, and changes nonprofits must understand to continue staying #OpenForGood. Learn everything from running virtual events and auctions, future-proofing your social media strategy, donor organization, digital communications, and more.
VETGirl Presents: Thanks to the adoption of pandemic puppies and COVID kittens, all veterinary hospitals worldwide have seen a record setting increase in veterinary patient appointments and cases. All hospitals were short staffed prior to the pandemic, which has added to the stress of the increase in cases. So, how can we survive? Join us for a complimentary, 30-minute VETgirl YouTube LIVE event, where Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) and Megan Brashear CVT, VTS (ECC) talk about how to help our hospitals and ourselves.
The AAWA Presents: Join us every 2nd Wednesday of the month for the Safe Space Group for LGBTQIA+ Zoom meeting, aiming to bring people together in a positive and non-judgmental environment where we can fully express our individuality, shared experiences, and perspectives.
This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent…
ASPCAPro Presents: Beginning in the Summer of 2020, the ASPCA and AdoptaPet.com asked animal welfare organizations to participate in a survey on how COVID-19 affected their foster programs and community outreach. Organizations answered questions about their preparedness and what they felt would permanently change after the pandemic. This webinar will review the intriguing findings and offer a roundtable discussion.
VETGirl Presents (fee applies): In this VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews heatstroke in dogs. Tune in to learn the pathophysiology of heatstroke, initial emergency treatment, the intensive nursing care involved, and the potential complications that can be seen with heatstroke.
Fear Free Presents: While pain management is a vital part of Fear Free, it is even more important for cats who have been declawed. Join us and Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP, founder of The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management, to learn about the trauma of feline toe amputation from the pain, biomechanical, and bioethical perspectives.
VDOS Presents (fee applies): How to determine whether it is TMJ luxation or open-mouth jaw locking? What to do with an avulsed tooth? Any temporary relief for the jaw fracture patient? Know the various dental and oral emergencies and provide emergency care prior to definitive treatment!
Community Cats Podcast Presents (fee applies): On July 17, 2021, join us for an entire day dedicated to learning about and loving kitties with Feline Leukemia so your organization can save more cats! We will have a wonderful group of speakers sharing their expertise around Feline Leukemia.
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Presents (fee applies): The UCD SVM Center for Continuing Professional Education is excited to bring together some of the world's experts in feline medicine to discuss disorders affecting senior cats. This event will be LIVE and INTERACTIVE. We have scheduled several time slots specifically for you to ask questions and engage with our speakers.
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.
VETGirl Presents (fee applies): In this VETgirl practice management CE webinar, Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews how to handle emotions during a busy veterinary hospital shift. What tools can you use to handle the stress of the busy hospital and still go home happy? Join us as Amy talks about ways to relax in the middle of chaos.
VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 30-minute VETgirl–Veterinary IV Systems YouTube LIVE event, Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews the top 5 reason you may need to deliver rapid fluid therapy including the shocky GDV or trauma patient! Tune in to learn what types and rates of fluids you should consider for common emergencies seen in vet med – all over a short lunch or coffee break for yourself!
AAVMC Presents (fee applies): This symposium will examine opportunities for enhancing educational programs for DVM students and veterinary nurse/technicians in a way that can broaden, deepen and expand access to clinical care.
NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: Now that we have the basics down, let’s look at some examples of “data dashboards” and how they can be used to help drive conversations, gain support, and give leadership a snapshot of how an organization is doing. In this presentation, we will take the foundations from part one and explore ways of applying them to help move our organizations forward in the best way possible for our people and their pets.
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.
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