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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Grant Opportunity – 9/15/22 to 10/15/22 – Sniptember Spay/Neuter Grants – California for All Animals

Virtual

California for All Animals Presents: Let's grow our spay/neuter capacity together, California! Respond to this request for proposals during Sniptember, a 30-day spay/neuter grant blitz to continue the effort to build back our surgery capacity and relieve the bottlenecks that are keeping animals in our shelters for too long. The grant portal will be open September 15–October 15.

Free

Online Course – 9/15/22 – Breaking Happy: A Sustainable Path to Well-Being – The AAWA (fee applies)

Virtual

The AAWA Presents (fee applies): This three-hour live, interactive session presented by Josh Vaisman will introduce participants to positive psychology, the scientific study of human flourishing.  We’ll explore the challenges of the "Cult of Happiness" and lay out an evidence-based approach for a more nuanced, psychologically healthier path to well-being.

$99 – $149

Webinar – 9/15/22 – Can’t Stop/Won’t Stop: Hope, Futility, and Ethics in Veterinary Practice – VETGirl (fee applies)

Virtual

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour VETgirl webinar, VETgirl’s Chief Happiness Officer, Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW, LCSW explores the “challenge zone” of futility in veterinary practice as it relates to treatment decision-making, moral distress, and the skills required to effectively – and compassionately –navigate ethical dilemmas that push the boundaries of care.

Free – $50

Webinar – 9/17/22 – Colony Caretaker Tips & Tricks – Community Cats Podcast

Virtual

Community Cats Podcast Presents: How do you keep the water from freezing in the middle of winter? Or calm the irate neighbor whose flower bed has been turned into a litter box? Find out how to deal with these and many more colony caretaking challenges from Neighborhood Cats with their 20 years of experience dealing with all things community cat.

Free

Webinar – 9/18/22 – How To: Cystotomy in Dogs and Cats – VETGirl (fee applies)

Virtual

VETGirl (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Michelle Trappler, DACVS is giving you a crash course in cystotomies. She’ll review the anatomy of the bladder, focusing on surgically relevant points. Then she’ll go through a step-by-step cystotomy, common indications and review of some tips and tricks to increase your confidence with bladder surgery.

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 – 9/19/22 – DPFL Dog Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Getting 2 Zero

Virtual

Getting 2 Zero Presents: Learn about all the ways in which Dogs Playing For Life Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the USA. 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

Conference – 9/21/22 to 9/23/22 – Colorado Animal Welfare Conference 2022 – Animal Welfare Association of Colorado (fee applies)

Great Wolf Lodge 9494 Federal Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Animal Welfare Association of Colorado Presents (fee applies): The Colorado Animal Welfare Conference unites professionals who promote the humane treatment of animals; sharing best practices, challenges, and successes in an environment of learning and teamwork.

$100 – $300

Online Event – 9/21/22 – Return to Home Challenge Huddle 3 – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie's Fund Presents: Please join us for 4 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. On September 21, Dyanna Uchiek (Portsmouth Humane) and Sandra Solis (Best Friends for Life) will be presenting on embracing a culture of Return to Home and working with the community to help facilitate Return to Homes.

Free

Conference – 9/21/22 to 9/23/22 – Colorado Animal Welfare Conference 2022 – Animal Welfare Association of Colorado (fee applies)

Great Wolf Lodge 9494 Federal Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Animal Welfare Association of Colorado Presents (fee applies): The Colorado Animal Welfare Conference unites professionals who promote the humane treatment of animals; sharing best practices, challenges, and successes in an environment of learning and teamwork.

$100 – $300

Webinar – 9/22/22 – 3 Ways to Boost Your Pet License Sales After COVID-19 – CalAnimals

Virtual

CalAnimals Presents: On September 22nd, our friends at DocuPet will present a free webinar outlining three surefire ways to boost your pet license sales right away. Spoiler alert! They will also be revealing their new comprehensive community canvassing software for those interested in hitting the streets to drum up new business.

Free