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 – 11/12/22 to 11/13/22 – MCVMA 2022 Annual Conference – MCVMA (fee applies)

Virtual

MCVMA Presents (fee applies): This one-of-a-kind conference will feature all BIPOC presenters and include a range of topics from wildlife medicine, surgery and community practice to animal welfare, access to veterinary care and DEI. RACE Approval for CE sessions is pending. The conference is open to everyone in the veterinary space.

$60 – $200

Online Conference – 11/12/22 to 11/13/22 – MCVMA 2022 Annual Conference – MCVMA (fee applies)

Virtual

MCVMA Presents (fee applies): This one-of-a-kind conference will feature all BIPOC presenters and include a range of topics from wildlife medicine, surgery and community practice to animal welfare, access to veterinary care and DEI. RACE Approval for CE sessions is pending. The conference is open to everyone in the veterinary space.

$60 – $200

Webinar – 11/13/22 – New Therapies for Treatment of OA in Dogs and Cats – What is Here Now and What is Coming Later – VETGirl

Virtual

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Steven Budsberg, MS, DACVS reviews the current therapies available for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs and cats. Tune in to learn new therapies that have just been approved as well as those currently in clinical testing.

Free

Webinar – 11/14/22 – 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

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 – 11/14/22 – Dog Playgroups Part 3: The How – Getting2Zero

Virtual

Getting 2 Zero Presents: In this last session, we take a deep dive into the critical aspects of how to successfully facilitate playgroups in your shelter. 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

Webinar – 11/14/22 – Leptospirosis and Canine Influenza Virus Outbreaks: Could Maps Help You Stay Up to Date? – VETGirl

Virtual

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Emilio DeBess, DVM, MPVM reviews the outbreaks of Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) and leptospirosis in the United States. Tune in to get the most up-to-date information on these infectious diseases to provide you with all the data you need to know!

Free

Webinar – 11/15/22 – Vibrant, Vulnerable Village Dogs and What We Can Learn About Our Pets From Them – PPG (fee applies)

Virtual

PPG Presents (fee applies): In this webinar, dog trainer and anthropologist Kristi Benson will provide an introduction to village dogs (including definitions and geography). She will also review welfare-compromised and positive aspects of village dogs lives before looking at some of the lessons we can learn for pet dogs: enrichment, foraging, socializing, environmental choices, and so on.

$30 – $35

Webinar – 11/16/22 – 5 Time-Saving Habits to Help You Raise More Money Right Now – Network for Good

Virtual

Network for Good Presents: In this session, Mallory Erickson – the creator of the Power Partners Formula™ and host of What the Fundraising – is going to break down how to infuse proven fundraising habits into our end-of-year fundraising that will allow us to elevate our leadership, fundraising, and ultimately raise more money to increase our impact. You’ll even learn how to design your own habits to make them stick – for both you AND your funders.

Free

Webinar – 11/17/22 – No-Look Reinforcement: Keep your dog checking in, even when you’ve checked out – FDSA (fee applies)

Virtual

FDSA Presents (fee applies): Join me to learn how to maintain your dog's attention even while YOUR focus is elsewhere. That means your dog will stay close to you and focused on you when in class, and you're busy watching and listening to the instructor; when at the ATM machine, and you're busy doing important banking stuff; while you've stopped to chat with a friend on the street; while walking through a crowd or past other dogs.

$19.95

Webinar – 11/17/22 – “Cats Gotta Cat!: Environmental Enrichment for the Feline Patient” – ACVB (fee applies)

Virtual

ACVB Presents (fee applies): In this webinar, Dr. Jenny Biehunko will cover how a cat’s environment affects behavioral issues such as house soiling, destructive behavior, and social conflict as well as medical problems such as skin, endocrine, and urinary disorders; designing and optimizing an enriched environment for indoor cats and choosing a layout that works for each individual, and more!

$40

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 – 11/21/22 – Treatment of Canine Parvovirus – VETGirl

Virtual

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Elanco webinar, Dr. Kristin Zersen, DACVECC reviews the treatment options for canine parvovirus, including a review of the treatments discussed in recent literature. Tune in to learn what’s new!

Free

Webinar – 11/28/22 – Playgroups Part 2: The What – 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