Shelter Learniverse

Online Conference - 10/11/25 to 10/12/25 - 2025 United Spay Alliance Online Conference - Community Cats Podcast & United Spay Alliance (fee applies)
2025-10-12 07:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Join the Community Cats Podcast and United Spay Alliance for an informative two-day virtual conference focused on all aspects of spay/neuter. This event will bring together animal welfare experts from across the field to present a variety of topics, including how to establish and maintain a low-cost spay/neuter program, secure funding for essential services, and raise awareness in communities about the importance of spay/neuter initiatives.
Throughout the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, hear details and get firsthand knowledge of successful programs, and learn valuable lessons from both professionals and volunteers on what strategies have worked (and what hasn’t) in their spay/neuter efforts. This event offers a chance to connect with others who share a commitment to reducing pet overpopulation and to come away with innovative ideas and practical solutions to make a lasting impact in your community.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2025-united-spay-alliance-online-conference/

Online Course – Starts 10/13/25 – Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Fall 2025 Session – UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse
2025-10-13 | Virtual
Are you ready to take your career in animal sheltering to the next level? Offered by the Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse as part of Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge, the Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program empowers frontline animal shelter workers to provide exceptional care, grounded in best practices, with a focus on improving outcomes for animals and communities.
Through engaging online courses, you’ll gain expertise in:

Best practices to reduce animal stress.
Foundational animal care and medical care to enhance your skills.
Behavior, training, and enrichment for healthier, happier animals.
Population management to optimize shelter resources.
Daily care best practices that streamline your workflow and maximize impact.

Whether you’re new to shelter work or a seasoned professional, this program equips you with the tools, knowledge, and recognition to make a greater difference.
Why Become Certified?

Advance your career with professional credentials.
Learn practical, actionable skills to improve daily operations.
Gain confidence in providing high-quality care for every animal.

Start learning today and become part of the growing movement to transform animal sheltering.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/13/25.
Certification is currently free, #ThanksToMaddie!
This program is most relevant for individuals working in public shelters or private shelters with municipal contracts. Enrollment is limited; applicants from these shelter types will be prioritized for this session.
Learn more about upcoming sessions and apply at https://tinyurl.com/SCS-General

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2025-10-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
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.
Who Should Join?
Executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Win Ca$h for Attending!
Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $5,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.
Register Today
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/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025
All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025

Webinar - 10/14/25 - Beyond the Page: Meet the Authors Shaping DEI in Veterinary Medicine - Stephen Niño Cital & Camia Tonge - MCVMA
2025-10-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Join us on October 14th in celebration of National Veterinary Technician Week as we honor the essential contributions of veterinary technicians and explore how DEI can shape a stronger, more inclusive future for the profession. We’ll be chatting with Stephen Niño Cital, RVT, SRA, RLAT, VTS-LAM co-founder a leading veterinary technician specialist recognized for his expertise in anesthesia, pain management, and cannabinoid medicine and Camia Tonge, CVT, VTS (Small Animal Internal Medicine), MS president-elect of the Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Director of Licensed Veterinary Technicians and Assistants at Schwarzman Animal Medical Center.
We’ll be discussing their chapter, “Diversifying the Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) Pipeline,” which explores how broadening representation in veterinary technician specialties strengthens the profession, improves access to care, and fosters more inclusive career pathways.
Read the article now: Diversifying the Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) Pipeline
Join us and register today!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mcvma.org/beyond-the-page

Webinar - 10/15/25 - Workers’ Comp Unleashed: Building a Safer, Stronger Workplace - CalAnimals
2025-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join Morris & Garritano for a lively session that takes the mystery (and the stress!) out of workers’ compensation. We’ll show you how to build a safer workplace, understand your experience modification (Ex Mod), best practices for claims reporting, and design return-to-work programs that keep your team protected and your costs under control. Carrier partner Jasmine Ariel Contreras from Berkshire Hathaway brings real-world tips and insider strategies to make workers’ comp a breeze.
What You’ll Learn
1. Workers’ Comp Basics: The essentials every organization needs to know.
2. Experience Mod Explained: How it’s calculated and ways to improve it.
3. Safety Culture Boost: Practical steps to prevent injuries and strengthen your workplace.
4. Claims & Return-to-Work: Reporting tips and approaches to get employees back on the job smoothly.
5. Renewal Readiness: How to prepare for policy renewal with confidence.
Who Should Attend
Anyone responsible for safety, human resources and insurance decisions who wants to handle workers comp with confidence and less stress.
Presenters
Lynette Dunn – Morris & Garritano
Mandy O’Neal – Morris & Garritano
Jasmine Ariel Contreras – Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies
Can’t Attend the Live Session?
Register anyway—you’ll receive the full recording to watch whenever it works for you.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_93kZs8gIRkGJvDhEHSwexw#/

Webinar - 10/15/25 - Medical Care Essentials for Trap-Neuter-Release and Community Cat Programs - Best Friends
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Learn how to best harness the lifesaving power of community cat programs, where we’ll dive into the medical strategies that keep cats healthy and thriving. From anesthesia to aftercare, this webinar is packed with practical tips for shelter staff and vets committed to saving the lives of cats in our shelters and in our communities.
Presented by: Dr. Erin Katribe, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice) National Shelter Medicine; Best Friends Animal Society
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iRsWQsmFS4aikwy3tfGwsg#/registration

Online Event - 10/15/25 - Shelter Med LIVE - Small Patients, Big Procedures: Weighing Pediatric Spay and Neuter Considerations - UC Davis KSMP
2025-10-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Shelter medicine bridges gaps in veterinary care access, ensuring animals are sterilized, vaccinated, and healthy before going home to the people and communities who care for them. Shelter Med LIVE is the place where vet professionals connect around what it takes to make shelter medicine happen every day—from intake triage to MacGyvering creative fixes. Every third Wednesday, join your UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program outreach veterinarian host and special guests for real talk and real solutions.
Ask questions (or send them in ahead of time). This isn’t a lecture—it’s a conversation for everyone who wants to nerd out on shelter medicine. Kick back and recharge with your colleagues in the middle of a long week.
On the 10/15 edition, we’re diving into pediatric spay and neuter—what’s new, what’s still misunderstood, and how to make it work in a shelter context. Hosted by Dr. Jennifer Bennett (DVM, MS, CAWA) with guests Dr. Brian DiGangi (DVM, MS, DABVP) and Dr. Emily McCobb (DVM, MS, DACVAA), the discussion will cover everything from pre-surgical candidate considerations, anesthesia tweaks, and recovery, to barriers and implications for shelters and access-to-care programs. Expect the kind of practical wisdom you can only get when you’ve been there, spayed that, plus plenty of “wish I’d known that sooner” takeaways. You’ll find a conversation that’s as accessible as it is evidence-based.
This event has been approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit by CAWA and NACA.
Can’t make it live? Register to receive the recording and resources after the event, accessible through the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse, #ThanksToMaddie!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterlearniverse.com/webinars

Webinar - 10/15/25 - No More Cat Wrangling: Techniques for Feline-Friendly Handling - HumaneVMA
2025-10-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
Many cats experience fear, anxiety, and stress during handling and veterinary visits, leading to various negative consequences for both the cats and their human caretakers. These effects may include reduced quality of life for the cats, increased risks of injury to veterinary staff, lower quality care during visits, and potential surrender of cats by caregivers due to broken bonds. It is essential to limit fear, anxiety, and stress in cats by providing positive and gentle human-to-cat interactions. This session will focus on recognizing signs of fear, anxiety, and stress in cats and provide participants with practical, effective handling strategies.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the physiological and behavioral effects of fear, anxiety, and stress in cats.
Identify common signs of fear, anxiety, and stress in cats to improve early detection and intervention strategies.
Learn and apply handling techniques that prioritize cat comfort and reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in various settings.

Presented by: Tabitha Kucera, CCBC, RVT, KPA-CTP, VTS (Behavior)
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanevma.memberclicks.net/webinars

Online Conference – 10/19/25 – 2025 NKC Veterinary Conference – National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)
2025-10-19 05:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference (NKCVC) is the only veterinary conference dedicated entirely to kitten care!
This full-day virtual event, scheduled for Sunday, October 19, 2025, will feature presentations by leading veterinary experts covering a wide range of specialized topics, including developmental milestones, behavioral insights, medications, medical protocols, surgical techniques, and more. All registered participants will have access to the recorded sessions and optional quizzes through December 31, 2025, in addition to the live conference.
The NKCVC is a kitten-focused, virtual event intended for veterinarians, veterinary technicians/nurses, those currently enrolled in veterinary or veterinary technician schools, veterinary staff members in private practices and shelters, and those involved in veterinary education and research.
Take advantage of Early Bird registration today and don’t miss the opportunity to secure your spot at a discounted rate!
WEBSITE LINK: http://kittencoalition.org/the-national-kitten-coalition-veterinary-conference/

Webinar - 10/20/25 - Spectrum of Care: Appropriate Management of Toxicology Cases on a Budget - ASPCAPro
2025-10-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
The spectrum of care in the management of toxicities refers to the range of strategies used to recognize, assess, prevent and treat adverse effects. The primary goal is to ensure patient safety while maintaining treatment efficacy. This session will demonstrate the value of establishing key goals for veterinary care, while emphasizing the critical role of communication, evidence-based medicine and client-centered decision-making in the treatment of toxicities.
Key Takeaways:
– Learn spectrum of care terminology
– Understand why spectrum of care may be needed
– Recognize the importance of the veterinary team regarding spectrum of care
This webinar is RACE-approved and is eligible for 1 hour of free CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://aspca.zoom.us/webinar/register/4217576001150/WN_rRAve-crSYSOu5QAzusM_w#/registration

Webinar - 10/21/25 - Doors Wide Open: Connecting the Dots: Integrated Operations for Greater Access to Care - Open Door Veterinary Collective
2025-10-21 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Join Open Door Veterinary Collective for a second series of lively conversations as we explore innovative and practical solutions that organizations are using to address barriers to accessing pet care and resources in their communities.
In this 30-minute Lunch & Learn webcast—part of our 4-part series—we spotlight Doug Plant and his transformative work as COO of Michigan Humane. Discover how Doug is weaving together Clinic and Shelter Operations, Facilities, Field Services, Volunteer Services, and Community Solutions into a cohesive strategy to increase access to care. Learn how this integrated approach is breaking silos, streamlining services, and ultimately improving outcomes for pets and the people who love them. Grab your lunch and get inspired by a leader who’s bringing it all together to build a more humane, connected system.
Get inspired by a leader who is bringing it all together to build a more humane, connected system, one that puts both human and animal well-being at the center.
Register for the series: https://maddies.fund/DoorsWideOpenWebcastSeriesRegister
Facilitator: Geraldine D’Silva, Maddie’s National Director of Programs & Partnerships
Who should attend? Everyone is welcome! This series is perfect for those interested or involved in access to veterinary care. Each session will be recorded and viewable on-demand within a few days after the event.
Earn continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement towards CAWA CEs as well as from the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA).
Come make friends and learn to make access to care more achievable for all involved!
Questions on the topic? Ask them to the guest speakers on the Forum discussion thread: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/discussion/open-door-webcast-integrated-operations-for-greater-access-to-care
Guest Speaker: Doug Plant, COO, Michigan Humane
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/DoorsWideOpenWebcastSeriesRegister

Webinar - 10/21/25 - Justice in Action: Moving Beyond DEI in Animal Welfare - The AAWA
2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The animal welfare profession has made meaningful strides toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). However, many are realizing that DEI alone is not enough to address the deeper systemic barriers that shape who has access to animal care, animal welfare services, and leadership opportunities in the profession.
This session will explore what it means to shift from DEI in theory to justice in action. Participants will learn how to envision strategies that center accountability, community partnerships, and systemic change. We will also discuss common pitfalls that keep organizations stuck and provide actionable steps towards justice. Whether you lead a shelter, work with diverse teams, or engage in community-based animal care, this session will equip you with ideas and tools to take the next step toward making meaningful, long-term change.
Objectives:
Examine traditional ways of defining DEI in animal welfare
Define justice in action and how it strengthens efforts to foster inclusion and belonging
Identify strategies to leverage DEI and justice in action at your organization
Presented by:
Maria Morukian, President, MSM Global Consulting
Jasmin Robinson, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
This session, both live and the recording, has been approved for:
1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
1 NACA CE
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/10-21-25

Webinar - 10/21/25 - Healing Together: Understanding and Supporting Pets Impacted by Domestic Violence - Besty BnB
2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
When survivors of domestic violence flee abuse, their pets often carry emotional scars too. Animals experience trauma in different ways, and their behaviors, whether fearful, withdrawn, or reactive, are often misunderstood. These responses can be the result of directly experiencing abuse, witnessing violence, or being separated from the humans they love.
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this webinar will explore how domestic pets cope with trauma and how we, as caregivers and advocates, can support their healing. This webinar will feature a special guest, Andria Gibbon, Founder & President of Protecting Paws for Life – an organization dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and their beloved pets. Learn how trauma-informed care can be extended to the entire family, pets included.
In this session, you will learn:

How trauma impacts the behavior and well-being of domestic pets
The signs of trauma in animals and how to recognize them
Practical strategies to support pets who have experienced or witnessed abuse
How organizations like Protecting Paws for Life are partnering with BestyBnB to create pathways for survivors and their pets to heal together
Ways your agency or community can become more pet-inclusive in supporting survivors of domestic violence

Who should attend?

Domestic violence program managers and staff
Animal welfare program managers and staff
Social service providers working with pet owners
Mental health program managers and staff
Victim advocates

WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5orT05sDRhmMTM5GdgItAQ#/registration

Webinar - 10/22/25 - Enhancing and Expanding Your Veterinary Career: Job Opportunities in Shelter Medicine - CVMA & SF SPCA
2025-10-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
California shelters are in urgent need of veterinary support. Many lack regular access to veterinary care, creating a critical gap in animal welfare services. And shelters provide unique on-the-job experience that will increase your value to all of your clients and patients.
This webinar will explore how veterinarians and RVTs can play a vital role in improving outcomes for shelter animals—whether as a full-time career path, an occasional volunteer, or a supplement to private practice.
Join the San Francisco SPCA and the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) for a two-hour session featuring:

Dr. Grant Miller, DVM, Director of Regulatory Affairs, CVMA
Bruce Wagman, Keith C. Wetmore Shelter Policy and Legal Services Special Counsel, SF SPCA
Dr. Zarah Hedge, DVM, Chief Medical Officer & VP of Shelter Medicine, San Diego Humane Society

Expanding Your Veterinary Practice’s Horizons: The Multifaceted Values of Working with California’s Shelters in Need
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Noon–2 p.m. PT
This session will showcase how veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians (RVTs) can make a meaningful difference in people’s and animals’ lives in their own communities while also gaining valuable experience not always seen in private practice.
What You’ll Learn:

Flexible career pathways in shelters, from full-time positions to part-time or consultative roles.
How shelter medicine provides opportunities for advanced medicine, surgery, and dentistry outside of the scope of most private practice work.
The unique fulfillment of helping animals most in need.
How remote and on-site flexibility for the shelters makes contributing more important and accessible than ever.
Don’t miss this chance to discover how shelter medicine can increase your career satisfaction while transforming animal lives.

Register Now
This course has been RACE approved for 2 hours of live-interactive continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
This course will be available on-demand for self-guided/ non-interactive CE credit after October 24. To view additional RACE approved on-demand webinars click here and here.
SF SPCA’s advocacy work is made possible in part by the generous support of the Barbara Wolfe Advocacy Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AlhvPjr8vNeqnVsHNx6AbO5HPwsxZki7UM8_09e1RI1pa8NG_ejE~AidBi0LCK4BG03y3F5c9ks_34mfyIAJ-Nr4XnprmMQxCbIs9MSz6S-CzbA

Online Event - 10/23/25 - ASPCA Research Forum 2025 - ASPCA
2025-10-23 08:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Registration is open for the 2025 ASPCA Research Forum! Join us virtually on Thursday, October 23, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET for a dynamic gathering of animal welfare professionals and researchers. Together, we will explore cutting-edge research that has the power to transform the lives of animals and further support your lifesaving efforts.
The Agenda
The conference will include five presentations with Q&A sessions at the end of each.
Who Should Attend
This virtual forum is open to all, including, but not limited to, shelter/rescue staff and volunteers, animal control, community cat organizations, veterinary students and professionals, animal behavior professionals, and students and researchers interested in the science behind animal welfare.
Why Attend?
This is more than just another webinar—it’s an annual event designed to inspire, educate and spark new ideas that can drive change in animal welfare. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with leading minds in the field and take your knowledge to the next level! Engage with a community of like-minded professionals and experts. With live Q&A sessions after each presentation, you’ll have the opportunity to interact directly with the researchers and speakers and take away insights that can further support your lifesaving efforts.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/researchforum

Online Event - Fourth Thursdays - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection - The Human Side of Shelter Work: Navigating Tough Situations (Part 2) - Maddie's Fund
2025-10-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Veterinary Social Worker Most of us in the animal shelter world are there because we love animals. But what about all of the human emotions and situations that come with the job? In this session, Valerie Bogie, MSSW, Veterinary Social Worker, discusses some of the toughest emotional challenges shelter workers face- and how to navigate them with care and compassion.
Attendees will learn:

How communicating with clients & co-workers impacts well-being
An overview of types of grief and current grief models to support emotional processing
The emotional toll of euthanasia and how to care through it
Tools to support yourself and your team through emotionally complex situations

This webinar is for anyone working in or around animals in shelters. You are not alone – and you can work towards a more sustainable career.
About Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection: Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior – supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group, such as behavior medications, modifying animal behavior, assessing and improving animal welfare, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats.
Who should join: Animal welfare staff and volunteers who are interested in dog and cat behavior, and everyone who works to keep pets out of shelters and in homes.
You only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting.
All recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum – https://maddies.fund/monthlybehaviorconnectionMPF
Maddie’s Fund does not share registration information.
The opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration

Online Event – 10/25/25 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2025-10-25 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Ready to make a difference for feral and stray cats in your community? Join our expert instructors to learn the best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and effective colony management. You’ll learn what TNR is, why it works, and how to address common challenges such as communicating with neighbors, preparing for trapping, conducting large-scale trapping operations, feeding, and providing winter shelter.
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.
Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and real-life video footage from actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and access to a dedicated Facebook group for ongoing networking with fellow TNR advocates.
This session is led by Susan Richmond, Executive Director, and Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director, and lasts 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session. The cost of registration is just $10.00.
This course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA).
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/tnr-certification-workshop-presented-by-neighborhood-cats-oct-2025/

Online Training - 10/26/25 - CAVMRC Disaster Response Training (Virtual) - CVMA (fee applies)
2025-10-26 09:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
With over 3,000 volunteers, the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (CAVMRC) provides emergency veterinary medical care to animals in disasters. As part of the CAVMRC’s mission to train and credential veterinary professionals to support animal and public health during a disaster, the CAVMRC is offering low-cost, interactive online continuing education for veterinarians, RVTs, and veterinary assistants.
By registering for this course, you are also registering to become a volunteer member of the CAVMRC, if you are not already a current member. CAVMRC membership is free and participation is strictly voluntary. This course is only available to CAVMRC members.
This course provides detailed information on emergency/critical care topics that can benefit you in everyday practice as well as during a disaster response.
Course topics:

Triage and Critical Patient Assessment
Shock Resuscitation and Patient Stabilization
Toxicology Review and Practical Applications
Animal Rescue Response to the 2025 Eaton Canyon Fire
Deployment Logistics: Shelterly and More
Disaster Preparedness for Veterinary Practices: Are You Ready?

WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/continuing-education/upcoming-ce/cavmrc-disaster-response-training-virtual/

Webinar - 10/29/25 - Access to Veterinary Care: Insights, Barriers, and Next Steps - Program for Pet Health Equity
2025-10-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
📢 You’re Invited: Access to Veterinary Care – Insights, Barriers, and Next Steps
We’re excited to invite our One Health colleagues and community partners to join a special live session with the authors of Access to Veterinary Care: Barriers and Insights from Pet Families.
This conversation will explore the key findings of the report, the barriers families face in accessing veterinary services, and how these challenges impact both human and animal health. Together, we’ll look ahead at what’s next — and how One Health collaboration can help drive lasting solutions.
💬 Hear directly from the researchers
🐾 Ask questions and share your ideas
🌎 Connect with others committed to improving access to care
📅 Date: October 29, 2025
🕓 Time: 12:00pm ET (US and Canada)
🔗 Register here: https://tiny.utk.edu/2025AVCReportMeetTheAuthors
Let’s keep building a future where every family — human and animal — can access the care they need. 💙
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Webinar - 10/29/25 - Understanding Tribal Sovereignty and Jurisdiction for Animal Welfare Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2025-10-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Effective and respectful partnerships with Tribal Nations require more than good intentions, they demand a foundational understanding of history, law, and culture. Join us for a two-hour webinar designed for animal welfare professionals working alongside and in partnership with Tribal communities. There will be plenty of time for your questions after the presentation.
Through the guidance of Karen Diver—former White House Special Assistant to President Obama for Native American Affairs and a national leader in tribal governance—participants will gain critical insights into the historical and legal framework that shapes tribal sovereignty.
Attendees will explore the government-to-government relationship between Tribal Nations and Federal and State governments, beginning with treaty-making and continuing through key legislation and court decisions that impact jurisdiction and self-determination. The webinar emphasizes that Tribal Nations are not homogenous; each tribe has its own government structure, laws, and cultural perspectives. Understanding these distinctions is essential for building trust and fostering long-term, respectful collaboration.
This webcast will include:

the historical and legal foundations of tribal sovereignty
treaties and the ongoing federal trust responsibility
differences in tribal, state, and federal jurisdiction
the diversity of Tribal Nations and the importance of cultural competence
navigating partnerships in the context of animal welfare, including regulatory and legal considerations.
case studies highlighting successful collaboration and common pitfalls

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be better prepared to work with Tribal Nations as true partners, recognizing and respecting their sovereignty, honoring their unique histories, and aligning animal welfare efforts with community values and governance structures.
This webinar has been approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. Earn up to 2 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA).
This webcast will be recorded. Registrants will get a link to the recording a few days after the event.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/TribalSovereigntyRegistration

Conference - 11/4/25 to 11/6/25 - The Annual Conference 2025 - The AAWA (fee applies)
2025-11-04 04:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-05 04:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-06 04:00 - 14:00 | The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta, GA, United States
The Annual Conference from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, November 4-6
Plus a pre-conference daylong: The Network Live – November 3
Atlanta, GA
Questions? Email learning@theaawa.org
Deepen your expertise with skill-building content tailored for intermediate and advanced professionals. You’ll leave with practical tools, fresh insights, and new strategies to bring back to your organization. Conference Tracks:

Collaborative & Strategic Leadership
Communications & Marketing
Fundraising
Strategic Workforces

This conference is as much about the people as it is the programming. You’ll have ample opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the country—representing a wide array of roles, perspectives, and lived experiences.
WEBSITE LINK: https://theaawaconference.org/

Webinar - 11/4/25 - Equine Cruelty Investigations: There’s a Form for That! - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2025-11-04 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
Drs. Abby Sage and Jennifer LaPlume will use forms they have developed to walk you through the pre-planning steps for an equine cruelty investigation, including on-site assessments and triage and the formation of an action plan backed up with owner resources. They will then use case examples to illustrate how to utilize these forms.
Abby Sage and Jennifer LaPlume, both equine veterinarians, cofounded the Virginia Veterinary Equine Welfare Resource, the first of its kind group that developed training for equine veterinarians in Virginia in forensics, who then assist on-site with ACO’s in Virginia. They then developed these forms to help all parties, including ACO’s, veterinarians, owners, and rescues. Both have extensive experience assisting law enforcement in Virginia on equine cruelty cases.
Specifics discussed will be:

Assessing the facility, environment, barns, enclosures, cleanliness, nutrition provided, pasture, hay, feed, forage, medications
Triage for ACO’s and veterinarians
Formation of an Action Plan Agreement that will guide easy communication and step-wise instructions for the horse owner.
Finally, cases will be used to help you decide, “Why is that horse skinny?” Was it just purchased, not getting enough proper nutrition, sick, low in hierarchy, or willful neglect?

This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/equine-cruelty-investigations-theres-a-form-for-that/

Online Event - 11/4/25 - All Call: Connecting Shelter Medicine and Mobile Outreach - California for All Animals
2025-11-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
After nearly four years and 71 calls, we hope you’ll be a part of our final All Call conversation on the intersection of shelter medicine and community outreach.
On Tuesday, November 4, at 12 p.m. PT, Shelter Outreach Veterinary Assistant Ehani Hunter will share her journey from San Diego Humane Society’s shelter medicine team to their traveling HQHVSN clinic. Whether you’re curious about community-based veterinary work or exploring different pathways in shelter medicine, this conversation will offer inspiration for how vet professionals can adapt and grow within the field.
Invite a colleague and gather in gratitude for this community we’ve made together!
The All Call is a California community call for animal well-being professionals. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community, programs that keep pets with their people, industry trends, research studies, as well as the hard stuff, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations, storytelling, open discussion, and Q&A time.
The All Call is hosted by the California for All Animals team, Nadia Oseguera-Ramón, Ivy Ruiz, and Allison Cardona. You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. Find past call resources and recordings, including the recent Multicultural Engagement Community of Practice series, at the Cal for All Animals website.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call

Webinar - 11/5/25 - Classroom to Clinic: Neonatal and Early Kittenhood Emergencies - The National Kitten Coalition
2025-11-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual
Are you a veterinary student or faculty member with a passion for feline health and welfare? Join the National Kitten Coalition this February for our RACE® CE-Approved Neonatal and Early Kittenhood Emergencies webinar tailored especially for you!
Sign up for our Classroom to Clinic mailing list to receive the registration link and stay updated on our future events and initiatives.
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/classroom-to-clinic-neonatal-and-early-kittenhood-emergencies-2/

Online Event - 11/6/25 - Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection: Detective, Educator, Mediator: A Holistic Approach to Foster Behavior Support - Maddie's Fund
2025-11-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Foster insights are invaluable to shelters & rescues, and no concern should ever be dismissed or taken more lightly than the foster presents it. At the same time, that initial presentation of a concern tends to only offer one perspective: the human’s. Zan’s presentation will walk through example cases of their tried and true process of taking an analytical approach that simultaneously gets to the root causes of an animal’s concerning or unwanted behaviors and promotes a more nuanced understanding of those animals’ needs among fosters, all without sacrificing compassion for either.
Guest Speaker: Zan Lowell
About Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection:
Join us on the first Thursday of every month to discuss successful foster innovations and programs, collaborate with others in the field, answer questions and talk through complex foster-related issues.
Who should join: Foster managers, coordinators, volunteers and any staff who are interested in learning about what’s working in foster programs.
You only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting.
All recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://maddies.fund/monthlyfosterconnectionMPF
Maddie’s Fund does not share registration information.
The opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration
