Shelter Learniverse and Industry-Wide Calendar

VETGirl Presents: Join us for a complimentary 1-hour, online VETgirl–Merck Animal Health CE webinar, where Steve Callister, PhD reviews Lyme disease and the historical perspective on development of vaccines. Tune in for a brief discussion of human and canine Lyme disease, historical perspective of efforts/strategies to develop vaccines to prevent Lyme disease, mistakes and successes, and the current ‘state of the art’ of vaccinating canines against the illness.

VIN Presents: Emilia Wong Gordon, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine) discusses “A Tale of Two URI Outbreaks, Part 2: A Sustainable Solution.”

The AAWA Presents: Dentistry is more than cleaning and pulling teeth; and dental disease is an animal welfare issue. Dr. Lesli Groshong will discuss the medical, financial, operational, emotional, and community impact complexities of dental disease in shelter animals. Attendees will leave with an understanding of the challenges of providing proper dental care to shelter animals, including: staff training, equipment, and costs.

CalAnimals Presents: Leave this presentation knowing the common discrepancies in shelter data, significant differences between micro and macro data (and what they can and can’t show us), the data you need to understand to make informed decisions and answer commonly asked questions. You will learn how to understand what these numbers are telling you and how to use this information to advocate for your programs and save more lives.

Suzanne Clothier Presents (fee applies): This webinar is the second in the Your End of the Leash series, which focuses on helping handlers become the best possible partners for their dogs. No matter how smart your dog may be, no matter how much he knows or can do, he still depends on you as his partner. Would you want a partner who was tense with gritted teeth and tight breathing? Or would you prefer a relaxed partner, whose movements and expression showed enjoyment in working with you? This webinar focuses on the simple but oh-so complicated basic of life itself: breathing.

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: When should you charge?  Is it Simple or Gross Neglect?  When does it rise to Cruelty?  Do you know?  Are you letting them slide when you should be charging them?  This presentation will examine how to make the call.  We will have interactive slides and interactive participation with a discussion about the answers.  We will explore strategies to gain compliance and the cut-off point to charge and move through the criminal justice process.

VDOS Presents (fee applies): What questions should you ask the pet owner? Feeling anxious when opening the mouth of a dog or cat? What does mesial mean? Don’t worry, all these questions will be dealt with in this webinar!

Community Cats Podcast Presents (small fee applies): Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Learn what TNR is, why it works, and how to get started. Our expert instructors will teach you the best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Plus, you’ll receive a certificate of completion after you attend.

Dogs Playing for Life Presents: Learn about all the ways in which DPFL Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the country! 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.