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 – Applications Close 8/8/22 – Population Management and Daily Rounds Bootcamp – Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge

Virtual

Maddie's® Million Pet Challenge Presents: The newest Bootcamp from the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Learniverse is here to help your team implement efficient and effective daily population management rounds in just six weeks! #ThankstoMaddie, this supportive cohort-style course is free for shelters. Space is limited—apply by 8/8/22.

Free

Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie's Fund Presents: Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.

Free

Webinar – 8/9/22 – Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Dogs Playing for Life

Virtual

Dogs Playing for Life Presents: In this first of three webinars, we will present powerful examples of how playgroups can not only enhance the quality of life for your shelter dogs, but how focusing on their quality of life through enrichment can lead to game-changing benefits to your shelter’s everyday operations.

Free

Webinar – 8/10/22 – Self Preservation: Safety Precautions When Handling Live Animals in a Veterinary Setting – VETGirl (fee applies)

Virtual

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour, VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Philip J. Seibert, Jr., CVT reviews the most common injuries to veterinary professionals when handling animals for treatment. Tune in to learn ways to avoid injury while still getting the job done!

Free – $50

Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie's Fund Presents: Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.

Free

Webinar – 8/16/22 – Look for the Open Gate: Providing ‘In the Moment Animal Education for Your Community – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

Virtual

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: As community leaders we have a responsibility to help ensure human-nonhuman connections are healthy and protected, and we have an opportunity to play a transformative role in the lives of all community members. Common frustrations, questions, and situations will be discussed and resources will be given to aid in easing future human-animal conflicts and crises.

Free

Webinar – 8/17/22 – Best Practice Webinar: Safety Net Toolkit – Pedigree Foundation

Virtual

Pedigree Foundation Presents: In this webinar, attendees will walk through the HASS Safety Net Toolkit and learn the basics of helping people keep their pets instead of taking them to shelters. The Safety Net Toolkit is aimed at all levels of shelter professionals to demonstrate easy, low-cost ways to keep human and animal families together.

Free