Welcome to our Shelter Industry Events Calendar!
Here, you’ll find a variety of webinars, learning opportunities, online meetings, and national events focused on animal sheltering and related interests.
While some events are hosted by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, most are organized by other groups and agencies. Please note that being listed here doesn’t mean we’ve reviewed the material.
We’re here to provide you with a range of resources to help make your life easier. For more details about any event, feel free to contact the organizer directly (you’ll find their info in the event description).
Know of any event that we are missing that you think should be shown here? EMAIL US at events@sheltermedportal.com
Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Presents: In this webinar, Drs. Chumkee Aziz and Denae Wagner will share how to provide humane housing and match community need to community capacity and shelter services to ensure all animals receive the care that is right for them.
NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: This session will focus on proactive ways Animal Welfare Organizations can address calls for service at their core. We will explore some new and innovative ways Volusia County Animal Services has been addressing common animal welfare issues in Daytona Beach, Florida.
UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs Present: Janis Bradley, Director of Communications and Publications at National Canine Research Council and the recent keynote speaker at the Big Dog Master Class, will present, "Irreconcilable differences? Maybe not! A new look at 50 years of data about behavioral incompatibilities and dog relinquishment to shelters."
IAABC Presents (fee applies): Jim Crosby is widely recognized as an expert in the field of dog bites, dog aggression, and fatal dog attacks. In this four-part course, Jim is sharing his hard-won knowledge and experience about dog aggression, bites, communication, and what we can do with all of this as we go through our personal and professional journeys through the canine world.
Network for Good Presents: The Giving Environment series, produced by researchers at the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, looks at pre-pandemic trends in charitable giving, understanding donor decisions in recent years, new models of giving such as subscription giving, and the growing significance of engaging donors.
The AAWA Presents: Dr. Rob McKenna and Dr. Daniel Hallak from WiLD Leaders will take you through a process of asking 10 key development questions that create intentional developmental feedback and insight for others you lead or serve. You'll leave this session with the tools to increase the adaptive performance and direction of others around you.
VETGirl Presents (fee applies to non-members):
Humane Canada Presents: Join over 1000+ online and 200-300 in-person attendees at the biggest and best-attended animal welfare event in Canada, focusing professional development, network building and fun! Join animal welfare experts, professionals and enthusiasts to learn and connect.
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 surrender, a behavior perspective on […]
ASPCAPro Presents: Join us on Thursday, May 12th, from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET, for a live Q&A session with our expert panel representing medical, behavior, operations, and leadership. Participants will gain new ideas and resources to provide essential behavioral care and avoid exceeding capacity.
FDSA Presents (fee applies): In this webinar Dr. Cook will give you a 4 step procedure to give new meaning to sudden sounds, starting with safe sounds and then progressing, so you know it works before you apply it to the real thing.
Humane Canada Presents: Join over 1000+ online and 200-300 in-person attendees at the biggest and best-attended animal welfare event in Canada, focusing professional development, network building and fun! Join animal welfare experts, professionals and enthusiasts to learn and connect.
Maddie's Fund Presents: Maddie’s Fund, in concert with American Pets Alive!, hosts a weekly hour-long Zoom call for animal welfare leaders. 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.
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Presents (fee applies): Come learn onsite or virtually with us on how to help manage fearful, reactive or aggressive dogs. We will focus on how to build relationships between veterinarians and dog trainers and work together to help these dogs lead a happier, fear-free life.
Humane Network/UoP 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.
CARE Presents: What does it take to stay, persist and thrive? CARE’s Marilou Chanrasmi will facilitate a conversation with her friends who have chosen roads less traveled - hear their stories, learn from their journeys, and be inspired.
Shelter Behavior Hub Presents (fee applies): This 13 week deep dive into all things shelter behavior will help you create evidence-based policy and procedures for your shelter behavior department. Weekly live mentorship meetings and a discussion community allows us all to help one another!
VIN/VSPN Presents (free for VIN members): Melina Zimmerman DVM, DACVAA, CVPP, CVMA, CCRP, presents this week's Tuesday Topic, "Supplements in Pain Management - How Do I Know Which Ones Work?"
VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): Tune in to explore concepts around attracting new employees, why hiring methods of the past do not work, retaining those team members who support your culture, and technologies that can help share your message.
Network for Good Presents: Differentiating oneself is more important than ever before. This session is your step 1-2-3 guide on how to align your brand and your mission for maximum fundraising and donor stewardship impact.
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