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 – 6/19/20 to 6/20/20 and 6/27/20 to 6/28/20 – Pacific Veterinary Conference – PacVet

PacVet Presents: We are excited to bring you the quality CE you’ve come to expect from PacVet through our fully interactive virtual conference – PacVet Live! Veterinarians, practice managers, veterinary technicians, and veterinary staff are invited to earn up to 21 CEUs over the course of four days. And the PacVet experience wouldn’t be the same without some exciting raffle drawings courtesy of our sponsors!

Webinar – 6/27/20 – The Drop Trapper: A Trapper’s Best Friend – The Community Cats Podcast

The Community Cats Podcast Presents: Trying to catch the last cat in your colony who isn't fixed? Got a wily feral who just won’t go into a box trap, no matter how much you spend on roasted chicken? How about catching a litter of kittens all at once—with their mom? All these tough trapping situations and more can be solved if you know how to use a drop trap! Join Neighborhood Cats, co-designers of the first commercially available drop trap, as they discuss how to use this invaluable tool. Plus tips and tricks for advanced drop trappers, too.

Online Conference – 6/19/20 to 6/20/20 and 6/27/20 to 6/28/20 – Pacific Veterinary Conference – PacVet

PacVet Presents: We are excited to bring you the quality CE you’ve come to expect from PacVet through our fully interactive virtual conference – PacVet Live! Veterinarians, practice managers, veterinary technicians, and veterinary staff are invited to earn up to 21 CEUs over the course of four days. And the PacVet experience wouldn’t be the same without some exciting raffle drawings courtesy of our sponsors!

Webinar – 6/28/20 – Coughing Dogs Might Not Be “Just Coughing” – What You Need to Know About Canine Influenza Virus – VETGirl and Zoetis

VetGirl and Zoetis Present: (Free to all) - Join us for a free VETgirl–Zoetis webinar by Dr. Stephan Carey, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), as he reviews the coughing dog and what you need to know. This lecture will review clinical signs, etiology, treatment and identification/diagnosis of etiological agents such as Canine Influenza Virus and Bordetella . We will also discuss potential public health implications associated with influenza infection in dogs. Preventative care will also be briefly reviewed.

Webinar – 6/30/20 – Putting the Cat Back – Dr. Kate Hurley & Dr. Cindi Delany – CalAnimals (for CalAnimals Members)

CalAnimals Presents: UC Davis KSMP's Dr. Hurley and Dr. Delany - Return to Field programs across the country have matured, enabling us to finally have an opportunity to look at the data and determine the effectiveness of these programs at managing the cats in our communities. We'll discuss who these programs are really serving and how their evolution impacts the strategies driving your veterinary programs.

Webinar – 6/30/20 – Is Mission Creep Killing Your Agency? – NACA – Justice Clearinghouse

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Present: Whether you are part of a non-profit or municipal agency, Animal Welfare Organizations have to operate within a budget.  Organizations find themselves trying to meet the needs of citizens, both two and four-legged. However, animal welfare organizations find themselves at a crossroads between responding to requests for service and adhering to the mission of the organization. In the never-ending struggle to please everyone, is your organization’s mission taking a backseat to placating the next complaint? In this session, we will explore some of the common pitfalls organizations fall into that compete with their mission.

Webinar – 7/1/20 – Keep Your Good Going: The Changing Landscape and Your Nonprofit – Network for Good

Network for Good Presents: Want to know what the future holds for your nonprofit? We don't have a crystal ball, but we do have the next best thing - join our upcoming day-long Virtual Conference to learn how to stay ahead in these changing times. You'll hear from nonprofit thought leaders and experts who have the scoop on how to keep your good going in the face of adversity.

Webinar – 7/1/20 – Communicating in a Divided America – The AAWA

The AAWA Presents - It’s no secret that our nation is deeply divided along political and social lines. This is especially true right now. These divisions make it increasingly difficult for animal welfare organizations to develop messages that appeal to people on both sides of the divide. Join us for a session that will equip your organization with the tools your staff, volunteers, and board need to listen thoughtfully and communicate effectively with supporters who span the political and social spectrum. 

Online Event – 7/2/20 – Live From the Ranch – Ken Ramirez with Kathy Sdao – Training and Observational Skills – Karen Pryor Academy

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, July 2 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Kathy Sdao as she walks along the shoreline with her dog Smudge. They will discuss training, observational skills, and whatever comes up during the walk.

Online Event – Wednesdays – Maddie’s Instructor Summit – AmPa!

AmPa! Presents: The AmPA! weekly Maddie's Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. You'll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie's Lifesaving Academy, as well as other industry leaders, but, more importantly, you'll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.

Online Event – Fridays – Maddie’s Instructor Summit – AmPa!

AmPa! Presents: The AmPA! weekly Maddie's Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. You'll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie's Lifesaving Academy, as well as other industry leaders, but, more importantly, you'll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.

Online Event – Fridays – Maddie’s Instructor Summit – AmPa!

AmPa! Presents: The AmPA! weekly Maddie's Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. You'll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie's Lifesaving Academy, as well as other industry leaders, but, more importantly, you'll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.

Webinar – 7/6/20 – Starting Small Animal Dentistry – VDOS – (fee applies)

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.

$19.99

Online Meeting – CASCAR – 7/7/20 – California Animal Shelters – UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program

UC Davis KSMP Presents: Our weekly California animal shelters call - CASCAR. There were lots of questions after the webinar we did for Cal Animals during the usual CASCAR slot this week and we didn’t get to all of them, so we figured we could use the time to answer those if there are any lingering. And we are working on a follow up, more tactical session on racial and social justice in California animal sheltering/community animal management, hopefully to really dig into policies and practices that will result in meaningful shifts. If you have questions and ideas to inform planning that would be welcome. Or just in general if you want to drop in and say hi – the truth is we just like to see you all!

Online Course – Starts 7/8/20 – Introduction to Learning – in Animals – Smart Dog Training and Behavior (fee applies)

Smart Dog Training and Behavior Presents: Everything animals do is affected by learning. This includes unhealthy or maladaptive behavior such as aggression and anxiety as well as simple, everyday behavior such as interactions with family members, strangers, and other dogs. In addition, learning is affected by everything we do and experience. Things like trauma and success, as well as feeling excited or scared after a particular experience, all affect how animals learn.

$240