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Webinar - 5/20/20 - Shifting Your Events Online During COVID-19 - GuideStar/GrantSpace
2020-05-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join Nonprofit New York and Candid to learn how in a short amount of time they have shifted their in-person events to an online format during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. In this webinar, the panelists will share how they determined the purpose of events, evaluated different scenarios, selected an online platform, leveraged their talents, and delivered successful events. The panelists will have an honest conversation on how they managed these programmatic changes and what lessons they learned throughout the process.
Can’t make the webinar? Register by its start time, and we will send you the full recording so you can watch it on your own time!
Outcomes:
Upon completion of this webinar, you should be able to:

Evaluate how to transition your programs from an in-person to an online format
Identify online resources to host online events
Pinpoint and practice online facilitation tips and tricks, including how to prepare presenters
Understand possible challenges of shifting to online events and how to tackle them

A Special Welcome to:
Nonprofit Professionals, Executive Directors, Development Directors, General Staff of nonprofits
Special guests: Taina Sanon, Membership Director, Nonprofit New York; Alexa Salame, Learning and Resources Manager, Nonprofit New York; and Chris Bunting, Curriculum Design Manager, Candid
Price: Free
Intended Audience
All levels of experience
Bonus Materials
When you register for this webinar, you receive:

a full recording,
associated handout(s), if applicable

To enroll in this event, you will need to join/login to GrantSpace first. It takes just a few minutes, and it’s free to do. GuideStar login credentials will not provide access to the GrantSpace site. After enrolling, you will receive two emails: one from Eventbrite confirming your registration and one from Candid Training via GoToWebinar, which includes the link to access the webinar.
WEBINAR LINK: https://grantspace.org/training/2020-05-20-shifting-your-events-online-during-covid-19/

Animal Welfare Online Conference - 5/20/20 to 5/21/20 - The 2020 National Animal Welfare Conference - Humane Canada/PetSmart Charities of Canada
2020-05-20 - 2020-05-21
What did organizations and individuals have to do when the COVID-19 pandemic stroke? PIVOT, we all had to pivot.
That is exactly what we did for our annual National Animal Welfare Conference this year. We couldn’t host you in person in Victoria but we look forward to “seeing you” online on May 20 and 21.
Remember that you are eligible to receive FREE registration to this online conference if you had purchased a pass to attend the in-person conference in Victoria.
How do I know if I should attend the online conference?
The online National Animal Welfare Conference welcomes:
– SPCA, Humane Societies and shelter/rescue employees and volunteers
– Animal care professionals who work with companion animals, farm animals, or wildlife
– Students in any discipline
– Veterinarians, veterinary technicians and veterinary support staff
– Researchers and scientists
– Academics
– Animal enforcement personnel
– People who advocate for animals or those who have an interest in animal welfare
Register Today and Have Access to:
Virtual engaging conference sessions,
World-class speakers,
The opportunity to learn and interact among a global audience,
Participate in group discussions and one-on-one meetings,
Connect with sponsors directly, showcasing the latest in everything animal welfare,
Access practical tips & takeaways from a variety of perspectives,
Live and pre-recorded sessions which will be available for 30 days post-event,
Your opportunity to talk and collaborate with industry thought leaders to learn about emerging animal welfare trends, and
Enjoy unparalleled access to the best and brightest thinkers in animal welfare today.
https://pheedloop.com/nawc2020/site/home/

Q&A - 5/19/20 - COVID-19 and Testing for Animals and Humans - Viticus Group - Animal Health
2020-05-19 18:00 - 19:00
Join Viticus Group – Animal Health for a live Q&A session addressing the latest information on COVID-19 testing in both humans and animals. The experts will cover best practices for when we should be testing, what indicators need to be met for a test, and what information has been uncovered through testing animals in practice.
Handling COVID-19 in the workplace is also a challenge faced by healthcare professionals. Gain a clear understanding of how we should handle situations where a team member has symptoms and how we should be handling social distancing within our practice as states start to reopen.
Q&A LINK ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ViticusGroupAnimalHealth

Webinar - 5/19/20 - The Future of Animal Sheltering: Elements of the Animal Social Services Coalition Model - AmPA and Maddie's Fund
2020-05-19 17:00 - 18:00
The sheltering system as we know it was created more than 100 years ago and depended on addressing animal issues separately from human issues. Today, we are long overdue for a new approach that is in line with human social services and social justice movements and considers animals as part of family systems. Join the Executive Committee of the American Pets Alive! Animal Social Services Coalition to hear about how through collaboration with shelters around the country we plan to prototype an entirely new system to serve pets and people in our communities.
This webinar is presented by Dr. Ellen Jefferson (AmPA/APA), Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Gina Knepp (Michelson Found Animals Foundation); Lisa Lafontaine (Humane Rescue Alliance); Bobby Mann (AmPA)
REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S5cSvorMSce035SMo4neCQ

Rounds - 5/19/20 - National Shelter Medicine Rounds - UW
2020-05-19 13:00 - 14:00
This upcoming Tuesday 5/19 we will be holding National Rounds from 3-4pm CST. Dr. Karen Ward, Chief Veterinary Officer at Toronto Humane Society, will be presenting and discussing ‘Organizational Sustainability through Social Enterprise’. Doing well by doing good, embarking on a journey towards becoming a self-sufficient revenue based social enterprise. Joining her will be Toronto Humane Society COO, Phil Nichols.
I hope you all have a good weekend!
National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731
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COVID-19 Rounds info:
We will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 impacts on shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET) and Thursdays from 2-3pm CT (12pmPT/1pmMT/3pmET). You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance. Note: Rounds is typically held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month and will return to that format once the need for regular COVID-19 discussion passes. Recordings will not be available during COVID-19 discussions but can be accessed from previous regular rounds and will again be available once we return to the usual format.
This group is made up of shelter veterinarians, shelter vet trainees, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.
Shared documents/links info:
As this group size and information shared grows we are working to get things as organized and streamlined as possible. Each rounds session I will be saving any documents and links that are shared in the chat in a folder called ‘COVID-19 shared documents’ that can be accessed at the Box link found at the end of each email in all rounds emails. You should be able to access the box folder as a guest at any time without a sign in necessary.
https://uwmadison.box.com/s/lh21g6odt0ab569qbdm2r2b0h4glg8gk
Web Conference System Details:
If you have not used Zoom before I’d recommend you join at the zoom link in advance to give it a test run on your computer as you’ll likely need to do a quick download. For audio, you can use either your computer if you have microphone capabilities or you can dial in from your phone. Here is a link to test your audio in advance if you would like to: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio In order to see the visuals that may be shared you must join either through your computer or download the app if joining from a mobile device.
Thank you,
Stephanie Koester, CVT
Assistant Director, Shelter Medicine Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu
Rounds related documents, recordings, and details can be accessed here at any time.

National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731

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Webinar - 5/19/20 - How to Ask for $ in Tough Times: 12 Tactics in 24 Minutes - The AAWA
2020-05-19 11:00 - 12:00
In the face of unprecedented disruption and uncertainty, how can nonprofits ask donors for support in ways that are highly compelling yet incredibly sensitive? This webinar (presented live, with additional time for Q&A) offers an espresso shot of actionable recommendations designed to help nonprofit leaders ask for – and get – the financial support upon which their organizations depend.
Topics include:

The timeless virtue of stewardship
3 questions that engage your largest donors.
How to reconnect with lapsed donors
Email versus direct mail?
Ask with emotional intentionality
How to employ matching & challenge grants
Avoid these 5 destructive pitfalls
When to ask for more
Does no response mean no?
And much more!

Speaker

Matt Lehrman, Founder, Social Prosperity Partners

From a 20+ year career in nonprofit management, Matt Lehrman founded Social Prosperity Partners, a practice devoted to uniting leaders in endeavors of great imagination and initiative. He has consulted and presented workshops on donor & stakeholder engagement, audience development, civic engagement, and loyalty & customer engagement throughout the US and UK.

WEBSITE TO REGISTER: https://events-na2.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/1411885275/en/events/event/shared/default_template/event_landing.html?connect-session=na2breeztct4yv44fks6w59v&sco-id=1893130815&_charset_=utf-8

California Shelters - CASCAR Weekly COVID-19 Check-In Call - link in CA Group Activity Feed
2020-05-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-05-12 10:00 - 11:00
Join us on Tuesdays at 10 AM for a weekly “California Shelters COVID-19 Check-In” Zoom meeting with Dr. Kate Hurley from KSMP. Zoom meeting registration link is posted in the Private California shelter’s group page.

Webinar - 5/18/20 - (Kitten) Diarrhea on the Run - National Kitten Coalition
2020-05-18 11:00 - 12:00
Get the down and dirty basics about diarrhea in kittens!
Understand the causes, know what you can do to provide supportive care, and learn about treatment options to address a variety of diarrhea causes. As always, the webinar will include a wealth of information, and there will also be time for Q & A.
Presenters: Rosemarie Crawford, LVT and Susan Spaulding
REGISTER: https://kittencoalition.org/event/webinar-diarrhea-on-the-run/

Webinar - 5/17/20 - Serenity, Courage and Wellness - Clinician's Brief and Vibrant Vets
2020-05-17 15:00 - 16:00
In a profession known for burnout, it’s more important now than ever to be emotionally aware and find practical ways to support yourself. In this interactive workshop, we’ll cover ways to increase emotional intelligence and equip you with the necessary tools to enhance self care so you can be your best self and practice best medicine.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Gain a clearer understanding of your own emotional intelligence and how to build upon it to manage your emotions, read and react to others, and positively impact the environment and those around us.
Understand that our world isn’t at its normal right now—so our emotions and routines won’t be normal either. Learn how to cope with the emotional strain and variations in this “new” normal.
Explore how to consciously connect your core thoughts and emotions to your actions and their results.
Receive the necessary strategies and tools to prioritize care for yourself.

REGISTRATION LINK: https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg30.jsp&eventid=2341242&sessionid=1&mode=preview&key=[REDACTED]

Online Event - 5/17/20 - Behavior: Did my pet always do that? The downside of being with your pets all the time - IVS
2020-05-17 10:00 - 15:00
Great topics for shelter professionals, pet owners, foster parents and adopters – 5 Lectures in a 5 hour block – Lecture 1 – Was my dog always this snarky?, Lecture 2 – Bark, bark, bark how can I get any work done?, Lecture 3 – How do I prepare my dog for my return to work?, Lecture 4 – Why are my cats fighting and urine marking?, Lecture 5 – Update on medications in behavioral medicine. – There is a fee for this series – see website.
Dr Horwitz is a frequent lecturer on behavioral topics for veterinarians and pet owners in North America and abroad, and is often featured on television and radio.
Deb is a behavioral consultant for the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), and has authored and edited several books and book chapters, including Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Behavior, which she co-authored with fellow veterinary behaviorist, Jacqui Neilson, DVM, DACVB. She is the sole author of the second edition. Her other works include the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Behavioural Medicine and LifeLearn’s behavior client handouts. Deb is also the lead editor of Decoding Your Dog, a book for pet owners authored by diplomates of the ACVB.
Dr. Horwitz served as president of the ACVB from 2006 to 2008. She received the Veterinarian of the Year award from Ceva Animal Health during the Purina Pro Plan Show Dogs of the Year Awards in 2012, and was named Small Animal Speaker of the Year by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) in 2012 and 2014.
Lecture 1: Was my dog always this snarky?
Perhaps your dog is annoyed at being bothered all the time and now is responding aggressively toward you when you interact. In this lesson we will discuss how and why dogs may show displeasure and aggression when we interact with them all day long.
Lecture 2: Bark, bark, bark how can I get any work done?
Unbeknownst to you your dog spends all day looking out the window and barking! And the pulling on leash! How to help owners get better control of their dogs’ behavior.
Lecture 3: How do I prepare my dog for my return to work?
Now that the two of you have been home all the time together parting may be problematic. We will discuss separation anxiety and how some simple tasks may help prepare your dog for your return to the office.
Lecture 4: Why are my cats fighting and urine marking?
Not only is your routine disrupted, so is your cats. Find out how to help cat owners keep things on an even keel.
Lecture 5: Update on medications in behavioral medicine
In some cases medication, diet and nutraceuticals may be needed to keep households functioning at their best.
LINK TO WEBSITE: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/select-behavior-topics-for-our-current-situation/

Online Course - 5/16/20 - Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Nurses/Technicians - IVSeminars
2020-05-16 10:00 - 15:00
In a first-ever technician-focused IVS seminar, Dr. Grubb will cover anesthesia and analgesia information, tips and updates. Although directed to technicians/nurses, the seminar will also apply to anyone wanting an anesthesia/analgesia review, including veterinarians and veterinary students. There will be time for Q & A so you can learn almost anything you want to! Join Dr. Grubb for 5-hours of RACE-approved CE.
Tamara Grubb D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
Associate Professor of Anesthesia & Pain Management
Washington State University
Seminar Topics:

Lecture 1 & 2:
Anesthesia drugs from A (acepromazine) to Z (Zoletil)
What is the truth and what is myth regarding the anesthesia/analgesia drugs that we commonly use in practice? We will briefly review the good and bad effects – and the proper dosages – of anesthetic/analgesic drugs so that they are used appropriately and safely. (PS – Zoletil is Telazol in UK/Europe).
Lecture 3:
Risky Business: Making Anesthesia Safer
Anesthesia can be very dangerous for some patients, but we can improve anesthetic safety by knowing which patients are at greater risk – and what human factors put patients at risk.
Lecture 4:
The Importance of Pain Management and the Nurse’s Role
Pain management is critical to anesthetic safety, and to patient health and quality of life. We will discuss pain, pain management and how the nurse/technician can play a very large role. YOU CAN DO IT!
Lecture 5:
Specific Analgesia Techniques and Pain Assessment for Veterinary Nurses/Technicians
We will discuss easy to implement pain assessment tools and pain management techniques that the nurses/technicians can/should be doing. Videos included!

More Info and Registration: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/anesthesia-and-analgesia-for-veterinary-nurses-technicians/

Online Meeting - 5/15/20 - Covid-19 Shelter and Rescue Preparedness Summit - American Pets Alive!
2020-05-15 13:00 - 14:00
As this global pandemic worsens, what will happen to homeless pets and those entering our shelters?

You’re invited to an online summit to work towards a preparedness plan we can all utilize.

We are creating communities who care, leaders who understand the importance of relationships between pets and people, and solutions to maintain lifesaving across the nation.
The AmPA! summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to join in breakout roundtables, work with experts, and engage with leaders from communities who have been hit the hardest by this disease.

You’ll hear from Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy, as well as other industry leaders, and the communities who have been affected the most. But more importantly, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this crisis a lot easier.

How it works:
We will start together and end together. You’ll engage in real-time conversations with other attendees from around the nation in small groups of 5-10 people, in addition to bigger group discussions. You can expect the conference to be 80% participation and 20% speakers.

What you’ll take away:
• Access to a community of people who are in the same situation as you
• An understanding of how to prepare for the future

Bring your boss, your colleagues, and your direct reports as well. Great teams know how to be prepared.

More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/2630609440595552/

Register for May 15th: https://rb.gy/u8pxg8

Webinar - 5/15/20 - ShelterLuv Shelter Software - Best Practices Session - ShelterLuv
2020-05-15 10:00 - 11:00
Join us Friday, May 15th for our Best Practices Session. Shelterluv’s Customer Solutions team will walk you through product best practices (all free) to ensure you are prepared for the current environment and beyond. Topics will include:
— Foster management tips
— Integrations with animal aggregators
— Digital applications
— Disclaimers for S/N waivers
— Digital signatures
— Mobile checkout
Learn best practices alongside other Shelterluv organizations and ask us questions live!
If you have any questions in mind already, please submit them while registering or email them to info@shelterluv.com, and we’ll make sure to include them in the session.
Please pass this registration information along to any team members who would benefit from this learning session. If you have any questions, please email info@shelterluv.com.
Can’t make it live? You should still register! We will send a recording to everyone who signs up.
We look forward to speaking with you live!
REGISTER: https://calendly.com/shelterluv-productdemo/bestpractices-session?back=1&month=2020-05

Webinar - 5/14/20 - COVID-19: Emerging Lifesaving Technology Solutions - Best Friends
2020-05-14 15:00 - 16:00
Join Best Friends and our technology partners Adopets, Adoptimize and Rehome to learn about how their platforms can save lives during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond
Moderator:
Sue Cosby, Senior Director of Lifesaving Centers, Best Friends Animal Society
Panelists:
Jeremy Macdonald, Chief Customer Officer, Adopets
Jessica Schleder, Founder and CEO, Adoptimize
Abbie Moore, Chief Operating Officer/Chief Product Officer, Rehome
REGISTER: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6484635213884546064?source=web

Roundtable - 5/14/20 - The Roundtable - The AAWA - Boerhinger Ingelheim - Covetrus
2020-05-14 14:00 - 15:00
The AAWA CEO Jim Tedford sits down for an exclusive interview with animal welfare leaders in COVID-19 hotspots to find out what lessons they’ve learned and how they’re managing the crisis. #SaveTheDate #MarkYourCalendar #AskSiriToRemindYou Registration link coming soon!
For the first time, hear from three leaders experiencing COVID-19 in major HOT SPOTS: Seattle, New York City, and Detroit. This exclusive roundtable conversation between animal sheltering leadership will offer valuable insights on battling COVID in communities that have suffered more than most. Let their HOT SPOT experience help you prepare to better support your community through COVID-19.
Questions from the audience will follow the roundtable discussion. Submit your HERE – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PBMTP5W
Visit The AAWA Website for details as they become available.
Website: https://learning.theaawa.org/
No Registration Required – Click this Link to Join the Meeting

Webinar - 5/14/20 - COVID-19: Adapting to New Models & Protocols in the Veterinary Clinic - Clinician's Brief & Zoetis
2020-05-14 12:00 - 13:00
While predictions and restrictions continue to evolve, one thing seems certain: COVID‑19 will continue to play a role in how we practice veterinary medicine for some time to come.

When it’s important to minimize interactions between pet owners and veterinary teams, best medicine might mean a more aggressive work-up and treatment plan than in more relaxed times. Learn how you can adapt your approach in this roundtable discussion—and see how it can translate into success for your practice, a better experience for your clients, and optimal care for your patients.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

The objective of this webinar is to give veterinarians and their staff practical ways to provide comprehensive care and practice best medicine in the current constrained practice environment that limits the number of actual visits and rechecks.
Attendees will learn how to optimize important aspects of patient care which include the pre‑visit plan, pre‑visit communication, the visit itself, the discharge process, and the virtual recheck and follow up.

Join us for a webinar discussion and explore new options to give clients what they need in these uncertain times.

CLICK TO REGISTER Here

National Shelter Medicine Rounds - 5/14/20 - Thursday Edition during COVID-19
2020-05-14 12:00 - 13:00
Thursday May 14th from 2-3pm CST (12 – 1 PM Pacific, 3 – 4 PM EST), we will be holding National Rounds with the plan to continue any discussions that may come up after Amanda Arrington’s presentation this past Tuesday. Please note Amanda will not be in attendance so it will be amongst the normal rounds group. If time allows we will also discuss the new study coming out of UW-Madison published today, details found here: https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/study-cats-covid-19/

If you have any questions or topic requests you’d like us to discuss as time allows please email them to us in advance if possible. Rounds will not be recorded tomorrow so join us live if you can.
Thank you,
Stephanie Koester, CVT
Assistant Director, Shelter Medicine Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu
Rounds related documents, recordings, and details can be accessed here at any time.

COVID-19 Rounds info:
We will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 impacts on shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET) and Thursdays from 2-3pm CT (12pmPT/1pmMT/3pmET). You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance. Note: Rounds is typically held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month and will return to that format once the need for regular COVID-19 discussion passes. Recordings will not be available during COVID-19 discussions but can be accessed from previous regular rounds and will again be available once we return to the usual format.

This group is made up of shelter veterinarians, shelter vet trainees, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.

National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731

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Webinar - 5/14/20 - Chameleon Shelter Software - Foster Programs Managing and Promoting - Chameleon
2020-05-14 10:00 - 11:30
Many Chameleon shelters run successful foster programs while others are new to the foster experience. This webinar will provide a thorough review for those just starting out, looking to scale up, or to make it all easier to manage.

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Overview

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Kennel Records for Fosters

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Communicating with Foster Parents

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Crystal Reports & PostMaster Jobs to Help Manage Your Foster Program

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Wrap-up and Q&A

We’re hosting the registration links on our website. If you’re not already registered for access, you will need to do so before registering for the webinar.
For registered Chameleon users only.
TAKE ME TO THE BEACH TO REGISTER NOW

Webinar - 5/14/20 - REHOMING PROGRAMS - A proactive approach to serving your community while reducing intake. - CalAnimals
2020-05-14 10:00 - 11:00
As we work together for a future where no adoptable or treatable dog or cat is euthanized, animal shelters need tools that work that empower communities to be part of the solution. Already a best practice for keeping pets out of shelters, rehoming programs are being used in communities across the USA to help pets go from one home to another without ever entering a shelter. This webinar will focus on the impact through data and story sharing, plus information on how you can have a lifesaving program in your community – even if your staff is working from home!
Mandy Evans, Executive Director, Panhandle Animal Shelter
REGISTER: https://www.calanimals.org/on

Webinar - 5/14/20 - The Silver Lining: COVID-19 Unexpected Best Practices - Fear Free
2020-05-14 10:00 - 11:00
COVID-19 has affected all of us in various ways, from the way we educate our children, celebrate milestones, and spend time with family and friends to how we care for our veterinary clients and patients and everything in between.
It remains to be seen what our “new normal” will look like or when that will be. Yet, amongst difficulty and uncertainty, there is always a silver lining. Please join us as Michael Shirley, practice manager and co-owner of Fear Free Certified Practice Family Pet Health in Murfreesboro, TN, and Dr. Jill Lerman of Fear Free Certified Practice Jonesville Animal Hospital in Newberry, FL, discuss changes they’ve implemented in response to the pandemic, including ones that evolved into best practices they’ll continue in the “new normal” future.
Michael Shirley, Practice Manager & Owner, and Jill Lerman, DVM
REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yhWkRWojRMuVPkVJTy-ncA?utm_source=Fear+Free+Pets+Members&utm_campaign=361d2cb5bf-NEWSLETTER_AUG_PC_WEBINAR_CERT_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_498a4945f3-361d2cb5bf-175820921

Webinar - 5/13/20 - Keeping Families Together: Pet Support at the Shelter During COVID-19 and Beyond Sponsored by PetHub - PetHub
2020-05-13 17:00 - 18:00
How can animal shelters support keeping pets with their people through COVID-19? How have programs at one of the largest No Kill shelters in the country pivoted to keep the community and pets safe through this trying time? What has been learned that we will keep doing? Where is there still room for growth and improvement?
Hosted by Pima Animal Care Center
REGISTER: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eQ1omTcQTimd1W6kbPAkkw

Webinar - 5/13/20 - The Origins of COVID-19: Links to the Global Wildlife Trade - HSVMA
2020-05-13 17:00 - 18:00
HSVMA hosts Dr. Teresa Telecky, PhD, a zoologist and Vice President, Wildlife, for Humane Society International (HSI), who will explain the suspected origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its relationship to the wildlife trade. She will also outline HSI’s efforts to move governments around the world to ban wildlife trade, transport and consumption in order to reduce the risk of yet another pandemic of zoonotic origin. An overview of federal and state legislation aimed at ending the wildlife trade and shutting down live wildlife markets in the US will be given. A Q&A session with Dr. Telecky will follow.
This webinar is FREE for all attendees.
PRESENTER: Teresa Telecky, PhD
Teresa Telecky, PhD, is a zoologist and Vice President, Wildlife, for Humane Society International (HSI). She joined the Humane Society of the United States staff in 1990 and has, over the past 30 years, led the organization’s efforts to reduce the wildlife trade.
Dr. Telecky is an expert on the United Nations Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and serves as the Executive Director and Vice President of the Species Survival Network, an international coalition of non-governmental environmental organizations committed to the promotion, enhancement and strict enforcement of CITES.
Dr. Telecky has authored or co-authored six published scientific papers on animal behavior and endocrinology, as well as numerous technical reports of the HSI, including Big Game, Big Bucks: The Alarming Growth of the American Trophy Hunting Industry; CAMPFIRE: A Close Look at the Costs and Consequences; and Reptiles as Pets: An Examination of the Trade in Live Reptiles in the United States.
Following a post-doctoral fellowship with the National Science Foundation and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science at the National Institute for Basic Biology in Okazaki Japan, Dr. Telecky began work for HSI in 1990, specializing in the international wildlife trade.
She earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in zoology from the University of Nevada, Reno, and her doctorate in zoology from the University of Hawaii, Manoa.
Website Link to Register: https://www.hsvma.org/covid19_globalwildlifetrade

Online Event - 5/13/20 - Ask a Veterinarian: Tips for Safely Welcoming a New Pet - Trupanion and the COVID Council
2020-05-13 16:00 - 17:00
In times of stress and uncertainty, we rely on our pets more than ever—and you can rely on Trupanion to help keep them happy and healthy. We know the news changes fast, so we’re here to answer your questions about COVID-19 and pets with this ongoing series.
Join us on May 13, 2020 at 4pm PT for the latest update on Facebook Live, where we’ll cover all things related to COVID-19 and pets.
Trupanion’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Steve Weinrauch, BVMS, MRCVS, Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DABVP, Sally Foote, DVM, CABC-IAABC, and Carrie Jurney, DVM, DACVIM, CCFP will answer your questions and provide best practices around helping your pets thrive during this challenging time.
Tune in on May 13 to hear:
• A recap on the science behind COVID-19 and pets
• An update on recent news articles about COVID-19 and pets
• How to bring home and socialize a new pet while social distancing
• And more!
Add your questions to the discussion to tell our veterinarians what you want to know. Hope to see you there!
More about the COVID Council for Animal Health:
The Council is a collaborative effort between experts in the animal health community to provide guidance and information around COVID-19 and pets. To date, the COVID Council has included representatives from organizations such as The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA), the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA), Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida, Trupanion, MightyVet, and Not One More Vet. Learn more about the COVID Council for Animal Health in Trupanion’s recent press releases. (https://investors.trupanion.com/news-and-events/press-releases/default.aspx)
LINK TO MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/ask-a-veterinarian-tips-for-sa/525137748367529/?ti=icl
REGISTER ON EVENT BRITE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-a-veterinarian-tips-for-safely-welcoming-a-new-pet-tickets-104576136038?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR1kra1gboHgSLZSbYUjS1qnR2zEDZLjG78An2zQtpdRsYlRu9ht0RFsuLM

Webinar - 5/13/20 - Foster Myths - Debunked - Petco Foundation
2020-05-13 13:00 - 14:00
Worried you can’t foster because you have pets of your own? Feel like your NYC apartment is too small? Not sure where to start? This webinar is for YOU! Our foster extraordinaires will share their different journeys to debunk myths and prove anyone can save lives by fostering.
Join Petco Foundation President Susanne Kogut and foster parents from across the nation as they debunk the biggest foster myths!
REGISTER: https://petco.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ag14pgn_TWWU18GRO215Mg

Webinar - 5/13/20 - Preparing to Care for Bottle-Baby Kittens During COVID-19 - National Kitten Coalition
2020-05-13 12:00 - 13:00
Bottle-baby kittens are already arriving in many parts of our country – and in some places, the kitten season never stops! Kittens under 4 weeks of age or ‘bottle-baby kittens’ need trained fosters to save their lives. Have you thought about fostering kittens? Have you fostered already, but would like to know more? Learn what to expect and how to prepare for fostering kittens less than 4 weeks old, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can save lives!

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8137749846397120016?source=5.13.20+Website+Link

Webinar - 5/13/20 - Training as Enrichment: Basic Skills - Fear Free
2020-05-13 11:00 - 12:00
Reward-based training improves the lives of dogs and their human families. You might not be able to attend group class right now, but you can “home school” your dog during this time and improve their behavior by fitting some simple training exercises into your everyday interactions with your dog. Fear Free Head Trainer Mikkel Becker will give you the basics and answer some questions, as well!
REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BT7v79uoQXiknU-luB1dEQ?utm_source=Fear+Free+Happy+Homes+Members&utm_campaign=f906e226c2-NEWSLETTER_Happy_Homes_2018_06_30_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_7772fcba2b-f906e226c2-199971717

Webinar - 5/12/20 - Why Access to Pet Resources is a Social Justice Issue - UW Shelter Medicine
2020-05-12 13:00 - 14:00
Institutional bias and systemic inequity can have a negative impact on pets and there is a great need to understand and deepen the connection between animal welfare and social, racial, and economic justice. Join Amanda Arrington, HSUS Pets for Life program, in a webinar hosted by UW Shelter Medicine Program. No registration required!

Hello National Shelter Medicine Rounds attendees,
For rounds this tomorrow UW Shelter Medicine Program is hosting Amanda Arrington from HSUS Pets for Life program on Tuesday May 12th form 3-4pm CST to share and lead discussion on ‘Why Access to Pet Resources is a Social Justice Issue’. Pet ownership crosses all boundaries of socio-economics, race, ethnicity, and geography. But access to information and services does not. Institutional bias and systemic inequity can have a negative impact on pets and there is a great need to understand and deepen the connection between animal welfare and social, racial, and economic justice.

We will be recording this session and sharing the invitation more widely than just the National Rounds group.

Join at the following link:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731

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National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
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COVID-19 Rounds info:
We will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 impacts on shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET) and Thursdays from 2-3pm CT (12pmPT/1pmMT/3pmET). You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance. Note: Rounds is typically held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month and will return to that format once the need for regular COVID-19 discussion passes. Recordings will not be available during COVID-19 discussions but can be accessed from previous regular rounds and will again be available once we return to the usual format.

This group is made up of shelter veterinarians, shelter vet trainees, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.

Shared documents/links info:
As this group size and information shared grows we are working to get things as organized and streamlined as possible. Each rounds session I will be saving any documents and links that are shared in the chat in a folder called ‘COVID-19 shared documents’ that can be accessed at the Box link found at the end of each email in all rounds emails. You should be able to access the box folder as a guest at any time without a sign in necessary.
https://uwmadison.box.com/s/lh21g6odt0ab569qbdm2r2b0h4glg8gk

Web Conference System Details:
If you have not used Zoom before I’d recommend you join at the zoom link in advance to give it a test run on your computer as you’ll likely need to do a quick download. For audio, you can use either your computer if you have microphone capabilities or you can dial in from your phone. Here is a link to test your audio in advance if you would like to: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio In order to see the visuals that may be shared you must join either through your computer or download the app if joining from a mobile device.

Thank you,

Stephanie Koester, CVT
Assistant Director, Shelter Medicine Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu
Rounds related documents, recordings, and details can be accessed here at any time.

National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731

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Interactive Session - The Parents Gathering - Session 3 (of 3) - Adisa
2020-05-12 11:00 - 12:00
We’ve heard the call from multiple working parents who are seeking to balance the needs of their professional lives with their roles as parent and the newly added role of teacher-from-home. The Parents Gathering is a series of discussion circles for parents who are juggling parenting while serving animal welfare organizations. These facilitated conversations will tackle topics around how to stay resilient and engaged with our families while also balancing all the needs of the animals in our care.
Join experienced homeschooler Dr. Jyothi Robertson in a series of three interactive sessions to discuss and share approaches to managing our demanding roles. Participants will experience:

Facilitated conversations that help us find strength as we manage our dual roles as parents and employee
Gathering of practical strategies, resources, and tools that we can use as we navigate our new reality
Cultivation of caring and resourcefulness as a community of working parents in the sheltering field

ADISA LINK: https://adisagroup.com/workshops/
REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsd-GoqjIjEtX0hzuksx-gi_m4SMFjOHxh
Homeschooling Resources Link
Featured Speaker:
Jyothi Robertson, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine)
A shelter medicine consultant who specializes in organizational design, operational efficiencies, and facility modifications, Dr. Robertson has been juggling her veterinary career and custom-schooling her children for the past 14 years. She received a certificate in elementary education from Princeton University, prior to pivoting to animal welfare and obtaining veterinary and residency degrees from UC-Davis. In order to travel and work internationally, while still being fully engaged with her family, Jyothi chose a custom-schooling model nine years ago. As a parent of three—ranging from a preschooler to a teenager—her participation in numerous panels during the COVID-19 pandemic provides valuable knowledge and insight into the unique challenges currently facing parents.
Facilitators:
Laura Maloney, Principal, Adisa
Betsy McFarland, Principal, Adisa

Podcast - 5/11/20 - Spay/Neuter in the Time of COVID-19 - Community Cats Podcast
2020-05-11 13:00 - 14:00
Spay/Neuter in the Time of COVID-19
The Community Cats Podcast is hosting these two town hall style gatherings:

Saturday 5/09, 2pm ET Panelists: Amber Sitko (All About Animals Rescue, MI), Kelly Duer (Maddies Fund, CA). –
REGISTER: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5326117194891880972

Monday 5/11 4pm ET Panelists: Donna Sicuranza (Tait’s Every Animal Matters Mobile Clinic, CT), Sonia Hernandez (Fix.Adopt.Save, AZ).
REGISTER: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5274640259502674188
