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 Conference – 6/10/22 to 6/12/22 – Online Kitten Conference – CCP and National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)

Virtual

Community Cats Podcast and National Kitten Coalition Present (fee applies): This three-day virtual gathering will feature presentations by experts on raising and saving kittens, setting up and managing kitten-centered shelter programs, and more. Since this is a virtual event, you’ll have an opportunity to gain valuable insights and have your questions answered by some of the most knowledgeable leaders in the animal welfare community—without the expense and hassle of traveling.

$50 – $75

Conference – 6/10/22 to 6/12/22 – 2022 Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference – Shelter Playgroup Alliance (fee applies)

Waterfront Hotel 10 Washington St., Oakland, CA, United States

Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents (fee applies): Join us at the 2022 Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference, where leaders in behavioral science, animal welfare, enrichment, and inter-animal interactions will present research and strategies for enhancing animal welfare and animal  interactions, including play.

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Online Conference – 6/10/22 to 6/12/22 – Online Kitten Conference – CCP and National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)

Virtual

Community Cats Podcast and National Kitten Coalition Present (fee applies): This three-day virtual gathering will feature presentations by experts on raising and saving kittens, setting up and managing kitten-centered shelter programs, and more. Since this is a virtual event, you’ll have an opportunity to gain valuable insights and have your questions answered by some of the most knowledgeable leaders in the animal welfare community—without the expense and hassle of traveling.

$50 – $75

Conference – 6/10/22 to 6/12/22 – 2022 Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference – Shelter Playgroup Alliance (fee applies)

Waterfront Hotel 10 Washington St., Oakland, CA, United States

Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents (fee applies): Join us at the 2022 Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference, where leaders in behavioral science, animal welfare, enrichment, and inter-animal interactions will present research and strategies for enhancing animal welfare and animal  interactions, including play.

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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

National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 6/14/22 – A Trauma-Informed Approach to Behavioral Care in Shelters – UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs

Virtual

UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs Present: As our communities become more informed about recognizing and responding to human trauma, there’s growing interest in the impact of chronic stress and trauma on animal behavior. In this session, Dr. Sheila Segurson will discuss practical ways you can prevent trauma and help animals to recover.

Free

Conference – 6/15/22 to 6/17/22 – The Spring Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement – The AAWA (fee applies)

The Palmer House Hilton 17 E Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, United States

The AAWA Presents (fee applies): The Spring Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement in Chicago, Illinois, will feature the following tracks: Fundraising, Management & Governance, Resilient & Thriving Workforces, and Shelter Medicine & Public Health.

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Webinar – 6/15/22 – Playgroups Part 3: The How – Dogs Playing for Life

Virtual

Dogs Playing for Life Presents: In this last section, attendees will be offered a robust collection of video examples and important discussions on safety, effective handling techniques, and how to take the first steps to implement or enhance their own shelter playgroup programs.

Free

Conference – 6/15/22 to 6/17/22 – The Spring Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement – The AAWA (fee applies)

The Palmer House Hilton 17 E Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, United States

The AAWA Presents (fee applies): The Spring Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement in Chicago, Illinois, will feature the following tracks: Fundraising, Management & Governance, Resilient & Thriving Workforces, and Shelter Medicine & Public Health.

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Webinar – 6/16/22 – Fading Kitten Syndrome: Fight the Fade – National Kitten Coalition

Virtual

National Kitten Coalition Presents: With the information provided in the webinar, attendees will understand these aspects of FKS and be better able to help kittens by recognizing early signs of "fading", taking immediate and appropriate actions, and knowing what can be done to prevent some cases of fading kitten syndrome from ever occurring in the first place.

Free

Webinar – 6/16/22 – Troubleshooting Challenges – Separation Related Behavior Problems (SRBP) – GoodPup

Virtual

GoodPup Presents: In this webinar we’ll talk about how to assess separation related behaviors; how to prevent and treat them. The GoodPup Webinar Series focuses on dog behavior topics designed specifically to help anyone who works at rescues and shelters. This presentation is free and open to anyone in your community including staff, volunteers, fosters and adopters.

Free

Conference – 6/15/22 to 6/17/22 – The Spring Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement – The AAWA (fee applies)

The Palmer House Hilton 17 E Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, United States

The AAWA Presents (fee applies): The Spring Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement in Chicago, Illinois, will feature the following tracks: Fundraising, Management & Governance, Resilient & Thriving Workforces, and Shelter Medicine & Public Health.

See event info

Online Meeting – Fridays – Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up – Hosted by Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

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.

Free