Webinar – 11/10/25 – Civil Liability in Animal Investigations: Avoid Becoming Homeless while Protecting Animals – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
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Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund
VirtualMaddie’s Fund Presents: Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with. If you registered prior to July 2025 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
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FeaturedWebinar – 11/12/25 – Shelter Traffic Jam: Quick Wins to Clear the Way and Keep Animals Moving – UC Davis KSMP
VirtualThe UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Presents: Different shelters, same traffic jam: Too many animals, not enough exits, and teams fighting burnout in the gridlock. But you’re not powerless—whether you’re frontline staff, a volunteer, in a leadership role, or a veterinary professional, you can drive real change. This session will equip you with immediate steps to reduce harm and break up traffic jams today.
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Online Course – 11/12/25 – Return to Home Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
VirtualCommunity Cats Podcast Presents (small fee may apply): How can we streamline the process of reuniting lost pets with their owners—without overburdening our dedicated staff and volunteers or filling up shelter space with lengthy stray holds? In this session, we’ll explore straightforward, effective strategies and processes you can implement to support the owners of lost cats, become a valuable resource for those who find stray cats, and boost the rates at which cats in our shelters are joyfully reunited with their families.
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Online Event – 11/12/25 – The Roundtable: Justice in Action for Animal Welfare – The AAWA
VirtualThe AAWA Presents: As a follow-up to our Justice in Action: Moving Beyond DEI in Animal Welfare webinar, this interactive roundtable invites participants to explore what justice in action looks like in practice. You’ll hear from peers and panelists who are embedding justice into their organizations’ everyday work—sharing candid insights, challenges, and strategies along the way.
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Online Event – Monthly – Journey You Own Meditation Gathering – JYO
VirtualJYO Presents: The guided meditations happen every month and typically run 30-45 minutes. All are welcome to these very low-key sessions, with videos on or off, whatever feels most comfortable to you. No speaking is necessary unless you’d like to share at the end of the session.
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Online Event – 11/13/25 – CAWA Curious Chat – The AAWA
VirtualThe AAWA Presents: Join a conversation with the CAWA program director and several CAWAs. Ask us anything about the program — from eligibility to studying tips to why the CAWA credential is a boon to your leadership ambitions. Learn about the new exam and how the program works.
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Webinar – 11/13/25 – Generating Government Buy In – HASS
VirtualHASS Presents: In many communities, animal services rise and fall with the priorities of local government—and if you’re not part of the conversation, you’re likely missing out on funding, partnerships, and critical support. Whether you’re operating under a city contract, connected to law enforcement, or simply the only game in town for animal welfare, knowing how to work with your local leaders is key. Join Mike Wheeler, Director of Cabot Animal Support Services, as he shares his straightforward, proven approach to building relationships with decision makers—and how you can do it, too.
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Webinar – 11/13/25 – Maddie’s Insights: The Animal Welfare Assessment Grid – Maddie’s Fund
VirtualMaddie’s Fund Presents: Discover how the Animal Welfare Assessment Grid (AWAG) turns everyday animal care records into powerful, visual evidence of welfare over an animal’s entire life. This innovative, cloud-based tool scores physical, behavioral/psychological, environmental, and procedural factors—revealing trends, pinpointing key events, and helping you take targeted action to improve quality of life.
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Online Course – 11/15/25 – Colony Caretaking Tips and Tricks Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
VirtualCommunity Cats Podcast Presents (small fee applies): In this session we will review all of the best practices for keeping your community cats well cared for during the year. We will cover feeding, housing, and treatment from the team at Neighborhood Cats with their 20 years of experience dealing with all things community cat!
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Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund
VirtualMaddie’s Fund Presents: Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with. If you registered prior to July 2025 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
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Webinar – 11/18/25 – Doors Wide Open: Social Work Guidelines in Animal Welfare Settings – Open Door Veterinary Collective
VirtualOpen Door Veterinary Collective Presents: Join us for a 30-minute panel discussion introducing the Social Work Guidelines in Animal Welfare Settings, a groundbreaking new resource created by and for social workers working in animal welfare organizations across North America. Whether your organization already employs a social worker, you are exploring how social work can enhance your mission, or you are simply curious about how social work skills fit into animal welfare, this panel conversation is for you.
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Webinar – 11/19/25 – Big Dogs, Big Challenges: Data-Driven Solutions to Move Dogs Out of Shelters – Shelter Animals Count
VirtualShelter Animals Count Presents: In this session, we’ll highlight strategies that organizations are using to overcome the challenges of placing big dogs, from innovative foster programs to targeted adoption promotions and community partnerships. You’ll also hear how data is helping shelters identify what works, where gaps remain, and how to adapt programs for greater impact.
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Online Event – 11/19/25 – Shelter Med LIVE – Pills, Skills, and New Bills: Keeping the California Shelter Clinic Compliant – UC Davis KSMP
VirtualUC Davis KSMP Presents: New California laws have expanded what shelter staff, technicians, and veterinarians can do for animals. Meanwhile, shelter medicine remains a hot topic at the Veterinary Medical Board and the California Veterinary Medical Association as they consider compliance and concerns around compounding pharmaceuticals, owner exemptions for medical care, and veterinarian of record relationships. At the next episode of Shelter Med LIVE, Dr. Jena Valdez (Chief Medical Officer, San Francisco SPCA), Dr. Ginger White, (Veterinarian, ASAP Cats), and Dr. Carissa Jones (Chief Veterinarian, OC Animal Care) will share how they work through these issues in-shelter and with partner organizations. Join us to unpack recent and upcoming changes and what they actually mean for your daily practice.
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Online Conference – 11/22/25 – RISE Remix: Moving Forward. No Turning Back. – MCVMA
VirtualMCVMA Presents: This year, we’re excited to present RISE Remix—a dynamic, one-day virtual event bringing back some of our most celebrated speakers from past conferences, alongside fresh, timely topics that drive progress toward a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable profession.
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Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund
VirtualMaddie’s Fund Presents: Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with. If you registered prior to July 2025 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025Free -
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Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie: Accessible Pet Grooming Services for Underserved Populations – Maddie’s Fund
VirtualMaddie’s Fund Presents: Access to affordable and inclusive pet grooming services remains a significant challenge for many underserved communities, including the unhoused population, low-income households, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and residents of rural areas. This presentation examines the increasing demand for equitable pet care resources and highlights how accessible grooming services can enhance animal health, foster stronger human–animal bonds, and reduce shelter relinquishment. We will examine barriers such as transportation limitations, financial constraints, and the scarcity of pet-friendly community programs.
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Webinar – 12/3/25 – Sanitation and Cleaning for Kitten Caregivers – National Kitten Coalition
VirtualThe National Kitten Coalition Presents: With thorough cleaning and sanitation, you can significantly lower the risk of virus and disease transmission in your shelter or home. Join us for a presentation on the current protocols and best practices for cleaning and sanitization when handling and caring for kittens. We will discuss effective products and procedures for disinfecting rooms, cages, bedding, and litter boxes to help keep your kittens safe and healthy.
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Online Course – Application deadline 12/5/25 – Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Winter 2026 Session – UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse
VirtualThe UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Shelter Learniverse Presents: Join frontline teams nationwide and gain a professional title that represents your knowledge, compassion, and commitment to animal health and well-being. Our Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program is free for now, #ThanksToMaddie! Apply by December 5 to be considered for the Winter 2026 session that starts January 5.
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Online Course – 12/6/25 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
VirtualCommunity Cats Podcast Presents (small fee applies): If you’re new to TNR, you’ll gain the essential skills needed to kickstart your TNR journey, while experienced trappers can refresh and sharpen their techniques. Learn TNR best practices and colony care from expert instructors. Gain essential skills or sharpen your techniques with videos, handouts, and interactive lessons. Quiz and a certificate are included!
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