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 – Enrollment open 9/1/21 to 9/15/21 – Workshop – Cohort Structure – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

Virtual

Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents: Learners will be invited to join a cohort of 75 individuals that will meet virtually for three months via the Litmos LMS platform. Each cohort will be invited to twice-monthly (bi-weekly) hour-long, live meetings via Zoom webinar so that questions can be answered live. The bi-weekly meetings will feature video analysis and discussion of relevant topics. A discussion board per cohort will be maintained and moderated. After matriculation of each cohort, the cohort’s discussion board will be archived.

Webinar – 9/2/21 – Risk Assessment of Aggression Cases with Dr. Christopher Pachel – Dog iBox (fee applies)

Virtual

Dog iBox Presents (fee applies): Veterinarians and behavior professionals are frequently faced with questions about aggressive behaviors that may include biting, scratching, lunging, or threatening postures. This presentation will discuss risk factors that affect the likelihood of achieving a safe and successful outcome for these patients. Strategies for approaching topics such as rehoming or humane euthanasia will also be covered.

$19.90 – $29.90

Online Event – 9/2/21 – Live from the Ranch with Ken Ramirez, Zazie Todd, Ph.D. and Laurie C. Williams – 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, September 2, at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by special guests Zazie Todd, Ph.D. and Laurie C. Williams.  The episode will include live training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!

Free

Conference – 9/6/21 to 9/9/21 – Western Vet Conference 2021 – Viticus Group (fee applies)

Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV, United States

Viticus Group Presents (fee applies): Whether you come to safe, sunny Las Vegas in person or enjoy the supplemental virtual opportunities - experience world-class education, collaboration, and innovation. For the first time ever, we are offering 20+ CE hours online in addition to the in-person conference!

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Conference – 9/6/21 to 9/9/21 – Western Vet Conference 2021 – Viticus Group (fee applies)

Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV, United States

Viticus Group Presents (fee applies): Whether you come to safe, sunny Las Vegas in person or enjoy the supplemental virtual opportunities - experience world-class education, collaboration, and innovation. For the first time ever, we are offering 20+ CE hours online in addition to the in-person conference!

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Webinar – 9/7/21 – One Medicine: How Medical and Behavioral Problems are One and the Same – Fear Free

Virtual

Fear Free Presents: In this webinar, Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB, will explain that, in her practice, an estimated 50 percent of patients have a contributing disorder that is not behavioral in origin. Attendees will learn the most common clinical signs that can be confusing, the easiest ways to rule in or out a primary psychiatric disease, and quick and easy approaches to treatment

Free

Conference – 9/6/21 to 9/9/21 – Western Vet Conference 2021 – Viticus Group (fee applies)

Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV, United States

Viticus Group Presents (fee applies): Whether you come to safe, sunny Las Vegas in person or enjoy the supplemental virtual opportunities - experience world-class education, collaboration, and innovation. For the first time ever, we are offering 20+ CE hours online in addition to the in-person conference!

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Conference – 9/6/21 to 9/9/21 – Western Vet Conference 2021 – Viticus Group (fee applies)

Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV, United States

Viticus Group Presents (fee applies): Whether you come to safe, sunny Las Vegas in person or enjoy the supplemental virtual opportunities - experience world-class education, collaboration, and innovation. For the first time ever, we are offering 20+ CE hours online in addition to the in-person conference!

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Webinar – 9/9/21 – Saving Lives Using Maps – CalAnimals

Virtual

CalAnimals Presents: The use of free mapping software can be life-changing and life-saving. Who knew?! Don't miss this webinar where we will cover how using maps can help animal welfare professionals save more lives. Some of the uses we will cover are maps used for fire evacuations, on-call shifts, community cat colony tracking, and mapping POIs for staff.

Free

Conference – 9/10/21 to 9/12/21 – Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference – Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations

Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center 2601 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO, United States

Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations Presents: Join us for the Midwest’s only regional conference designed exclusively for animal rescues and shelters! The 2021 Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference will take place at the Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center in Columbia, MO on September 10-12, 2021. The conference offers sessions for all levels of engagement while focusing on cutting-edge, lifesaving strategies.