Shelter Learniverse and Industry-Wide Calendar

The AAWA Presents: When events were canceled last spring, many animal welfare organizations were thrust into the unknown world of virtual events. Through it all, we learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t. A year later, it’s clear that virtual events are here to stay. We’ll discuss the fundamentals of hosting a successful virtual event in 2021.

Fear Free Presents: In this webinar, Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS-SA, will review the importance of diagnosing osteoarthritis (OA), how to perform canine exams, and pain management. In support of May Arthritis Month, Dr. Shaw will provide resources from the New Science of OA Pain website which has canine and feline OA checklists, feline exam videos, and chronic pain teaching tools that can be provided for pet owners.

CalAnimals Presents: Join us as lead attorneys from SF SPCA’s Shelter PALS program, Brandy Kuentzel and Bruce Wagman, discuss California’s legal framework and clarify a shelter’s legal requirements for holding periods for dogs and cats in the state.  This 1-hour webinar will help shelters optimize welfare and lifesaving in their own communities. All types of shelters operating in California – public, private, and hybrid – are encouraged to attend.  

Dogs Playing for Life Presents: Learn about all the ways in which DPFL Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the country! In this last section, we take a deep dive into the critical aspects of how to successfully facilitate playgroups in your shelter.

Network for Good Presents: Your best donors might be right in front of you! Research shows people who volunteer are more likely to donate money to organizations where they volunteer than for those they don’t. Remember, you don’t get if you don’t ask! Learn how to cultivate lasting, committed relationships with your volunteers.

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Michael Petty examines the physiology behind pain, the signs of pain in cats, and what you can do to treat it! Tune in to what’s unique about osteoarthritis in cats and some future treatments down the pipeline!