Alive and Thriving Presents: Four-session online seminar presented by Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC, specifically designed for staff at animal shelters, rescues, and nonprofit veterinary clinics.
CalAnimals Presents: For CalAnimals Members – The animal sheltering system as we know it was created more than 100 years ago and depended on addressing animal issues separately from human issues. Today, many recognize we are long overdue for a new approach that is in line with human social services, social justice movements, and considers animals as part of family systems. Join members of the Executive Committee and some of the animal shelter directors involved in the Human Animal Social Services coalition (HASS). Hear about how collaboration with shelters around the country prototyping an entirely new system to serve pets and people in our communities. This session will clarify the tenets of HASS, dispel any misinformation and ultimately, encourage other organizations to consider a reimagining of animal sheltering.
ASPCAPro Presents: From bulk sweetener to chewing gum, Dr. Charlotte Means of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center will walk you through the effects xylitol has on canines, teach you how to calculate an estimated exposure dose, and help you navigate treatment options. Join us to determine what products have xylitol lurking in them and what bodily systems would take the biggest hit.
Chameleon Shelter Software Presents (for Chameleon users): Best practices, deploying updates and changes, database backups and the password change application. This session will be led by HLP’s own server and in-house IT legend Ron Saxer.
Suzanne Clothier Presents: (fee applies): Both management and training have their place in humane, effective training. Knowing the difference between the two modes of interacting with the dog is key to helping your clients set clear expectations in any training program.
NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Present: Do all opossums have rabies? How can you avoid being sprayed by a skunk? What should you do about raccoons living inside attics or chimneys? This webinar will take a deeper look into the ecology of the most common mesopredators (including foxes, raccoons, opossums, and skunks) in our urban and suburban communities. Learn through video examples about their behaviors, how they have adapted to live in urban areas, and how they flourish as our wild neighbors. This webinar will also discuss the most common conflicts (real or perceived) that these species can create, and the best methods for preventing and solving them when they do occur.
Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, August 20 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Malena DeMartini-Price and Terrie Hayward to talk about ways to help our animals overcome separation anxiety.
Million Cat Challenge/Maddie’s Fund and Royal Canine Present: A series of 4 webinars on kittens in shelters and foster care – including 8/6/20 – Kitten Intake in Animal Shelters, 8/13/20 – Support for Kittens in the Field, 8/20/20 – Foster Greatness, 8/27/20 – Kitten Care in the Shelter, 9/3/20 – Going Home. Join us with the nation’s leading experts on kittens in shelters and foster homes to learn about all things kitten in today’s world.
Best Friends Presents: The impacts of COVID-19 on every aspect of life are immeasurable and animal welfare is no exception. However, one of the greatest realizations to emerge from the pandemic is that real change is possible in our field. Join us for a three-part series as we dive into navigating the landscape of change, especially as it pertains to leveraging our communities and removing barriers to support lifesaving work.
FDSA Presents (fee applies): What do (and don’t) we know about how genetics affects canine personality? In this webinar, Jessica Hekman will take a deep dive into her own area of research – how genetics affects personality in dogs. How much of canine personality is due to genetics and how much to environment? How do researchers track down genes related to personality? Have any such genes yet been found? Can we expect a genetic test for dog reactivity any time soon?
VIN/VSPN Present Rounds (for members): Dr. J. Scott Weese discusses – It’s been over 6 months since SARS-CoV-2 arrived in North America. This session will take a look at where we stand on the epidemic curve, highlight proven and unproven mitigation measures, update what we know about animals, and focus on how we continue to function.
FDSA Presents (fee applies): There is a lack of information available to individuals who adopt pets with traumatic pasts but we absolutely have knowledge and techniques for helping dogs that show clear signs of PTSD and trauma from their past. Sharing this information, discussing behaviors associated with canine PTSD, and helping handlers identify possible triggers and a game plan for how to best live with, love and support a dog with PTSD is is the subject of this webinar.
This is a 4 part series of live online webinars – 2 hours each Saturday in August. The seminar will include Assessing Dog-Dog Reactivity and Interactions, Dog Play Dangers: What to watch for at dog parks, daycare, shelters and among dogs at home, Managing in the Real World with a Reactive or Non-Reactive Dog, and […]
Community Cats Podcast Presents (fee applies): Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Learn what TNR is, why it works, and how to get started. Our expert instructors will teach you the best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Plus, you’ll receive a certificate of completion after you attend.
VetGirl Presents: In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis online webinar, Dr. Karen Stasiak, MSN, DVM reviews Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD) complex. In this lecture, she’ll review: 1. How to apply pulmonary immunology to clinical vaccine decision making, 2. What the common pathogens of the CIRD complex, 3. How to identify the unique immune responses and virulence factors of canine influenza and Bordetella, 4. Which diagnostic options to choose for CIRD and options for managing CIRD outbreaks. Find out what you need to know to keep your canine patients safe!
VIN/VSPN Presents: Cats present a unique diagnostic challenge as not only can their symptoms be subtle, but baseline diagnostics all too frequently give nonspecific results. An elevated body temperature can be an important clue when combined with the history, physical exam, and screening tests. In this lecture we will explore the reasons underlying an elevated body temperature, discuss broad differential categories, and use this information to refine the optimal diagnostic and therapeutic approach.
Maddie’s Fund Presents: Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, animal shelter workers, volunteers and animal welfare leaders from across the country have been meeting every Monday morning at 7am PT/10am ET to discuss protocols, ideas, obstacles they’re facing and more.
VODS Presents (fee applies): This webinar will introduce you to the world of small animal dentistry and oral surgery. It will explain what equipment, instruments, materials, knowledge and skills are needed to become proficient in this important discipline of veterinary medicine. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
HSUS Presents: Affordable housing shortages already existed for renters in every state in the country before the pandemic. Now tens of millions of renters are estimated to be at risk of eviction in the coming months due to exacerbated challenges from COVID 19. Join us to hear from leaders across the country on how to implement housing and eviction support programs. Learn how you can get started to assist your community with advocacy surrounding rental assistance, support services that keep pets with their families, and temporary foster efforts.
Alive and Thriving Presents: Four-session online seminar presented by Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC, specifically designed for staff at animal shelters, rescues, and nonprofit veterinary clinics.
