Shelter Learniverse

Hybrid Conference - 7/8/22 to 7/9/22 - EveryCat Health Symposium - Health Breakthroughs for Every Cat: FIP and Beyond - EveryCat Health Foundation (fee applies)
2022-07-09 05:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | University of Florida School Straughn Center, 2142 Shealy Dr., Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
EveryCat Health Foundation, in collaboration with Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, will present “Health Breakthroughs for Every Cat: FIP and Beyond”, a feline health symposium, on Friday, July 8th, and Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at the University of Florida, Gainesville.
The formal education program will begin at 11:30 am and conclude at 6 pm on July 8th then continue from 8:30 am to 5 pm on July 9th. We will welcome pioneers in cat health from across the globe who will be presenting on topics such as FIP, Kitten Health, Cat Friendly Homing, Treating Chronic Pain, Community Cats, FeLV and more…. See below for a full list of presenters.
RACE ( Registry of Approved Continuing Education) Credits will be available to veterinary professionals, pending approval – up to 10 RACE credits. To receive your credits, please select the RACE credit tickets.
REGISTER HERE
Virtual and In-Person Registrations are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
WEBSITE LINK: https://reg.conferences.dce.ufl.edu/Basic/1400084944

Holiday - July 10 - Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day - Maddie's Fund
2022-07-10 | Virtual
On July 10, 2021 Maddie’s Fund® presented the 2021 Avanzino Leadership Award to Lila Miller, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) for her trailblazing leadership and purposeful dedication to the field of veterinary shelter medicine.
A proclamation of Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day has been declared for July 10. Recognition of Dr. Miller, this day and the Avanzino Leadership Award was received from U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Representative Tom Reed, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New York State Assemblywoman Deborah Glick, New York City Mayor’s office, City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick, and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer.
Dr. Miller has long been a pioneer and leading voice in veterinary shelter medicine. She transformed the lives of countless pets, developing the first veterinarian-written guidelines for shelter animal care, which are now used in shelters across the country to ensure the humane treatment of shelter pets. An unassuming trailblazer, she’s educated a generation of students about issues shelters face and has paved the way for women of color in veterinary medicine. In 1977, Dr. Miller was one of the first two African American women to ever graduate from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
“Dr. Miller is the mother of shelter medicine,” said Dr. Laurie Peek, Maddie’s Fund Executive Leadership Team. “She has forged a path to achieve not only her childhood dreams of becoming a veterinarian, but also inspires generations of veterinarians along the way. Shelter medicine changes everything because of her. We owe Dr. Miller our deepest gratitude for her bold ideas and innovative work. We are so very fortunate to have a living legacy in the field of animal welfare and our world.”
The Avanzino Leadership Award is presented with a $25,000 grant which Dr. Miller has designated to Animal Care Centers of New York City.
In 1999, Dr. Miller taught the first shelter medicine class in the U.S. at Cornell, and in 2003 taught the first shelter medicine course on Veterinary Information Network (VIN). She co-founded the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) and has also co-edited four shelter medicine textbooks, served as adjunct professor at both Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine, and has lectured extensively both nationally and internationally.
She spent her entire groundbreaking veterinary career with the ASPCA as the Director of the ASPCA’s Brooklyn Clinic, Veterinary Advisor, Vice President of Veterinary Outreach, and Vice President of Shelter Medicine, retiring in 2019. She currently serves as a member of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards advocating for animal shelters.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office presented a letter of commendation to Dr. Miller at the virtual awards ceremony. “The NYC Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare holds Dr. Miller in the highest regard,” said Christine Kim, Director of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare. “I congratulate Dr. Miller on the well-deserved recognition for her lifelong commitment to shelter medicine and for her trailblazing legacy that inspires people of color exploring pathways into an historically white profession.”
The Avanzino Leadership Award is named after Rich Avanzino who is considered the father of the no-kill movement and was Maddie’s Fund President from 1999 – 2015. This award recognizes significant achievement and courage to look beyond the status quo and make bold decisions to improve the lives of pets and their people.
Help us in celebrating Dr. Lila Miller’s impact on Shelter Medicine every July 10th!

Webinar - 7/10/22 - Otitis Externa Help - VETGirl
2022-07-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Chronic “check ears” got you scratching your head?
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Merck Animal Health webinar, Dr. Mike Canfield, DACVD reviews the anatomy of the ear. Tune in to learn what equipment and procedures to use and how to effectively treat otitis externa.
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, free to all!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-10-2022-otitis-externa-help/

Webinar - 7/11/22 - Antimicrobial Stewardship: What Does that Change to my Daily Practice? - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-07-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Up your antibiotic game!
In this 1-hour VETgirl webinar, Dr. Julie Menard, DACVECC reviews antimicrobial stewardship and how this may impact your daily practice. Tune in to learn when and which drugs to use for certain diseases, how to maximize antimicrobial efficacy based on their pharmacological properties, when and how to de-escalate treatment, and how to decide on duration of antimicrobial therapy.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl
RACE Provider number: 20
RACE Program number: 902860/902904
This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-11-2022-antimicrobial-stewardship-what-does-that-change-to-my-daily-practice/

Online Event - 7/12/22 - YouTube LIVE: Keep Moving Down the Path of Effective Pain Management: The Importance of Long(er) Duration Drugs - VETGirl
2022-07-12 09:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
What’s new with pain control?
In this complimentary, 30-minute, YouTube LIVE VETgirl webinar, Dr. Tammy Grubb, PhD, DACVAA will review the importance of pain pathway knowledge in building effective analgesic protocols, discuss the biggest gap in our current analgesic drugs and introduce a new, longer-duration opioid for post-operative pain relief.
NOTE: There is no registration required for this CE opportunity. Simply go to our YouTube Page where the webinar will be held LIVE at the time of the event!
Thanks to sponsorship from Elanco, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all! Earn RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl
RACE Program number: 20-911306/911312
This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-12-2022-youtube-live-keep-moving-down-the-path-of-effective-pain-management-the-importance-of-longer-duration-drugs/

Webinar - 7/12/22 - Stranger Danger! Advocating for and Advancing Your Human-Reactive Dogs - Dogs Playing for Life
2022-07-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
At Dogs Playing for Life’s Stranger Danger webinar, hosted by Aimee Sadler, CEO and Founder of DPFL, you will learn how to work with dogs that are wary of strangers by building their confidence and helping them develop new skills which will enable them to meet new people (and potential adopters) happily and successfully! Even for the private dog trainer or dog owner, the skills taught in this webinar will help support your stranger danger dog to expand their comfort level when meeting new people at home!
This webinar will demonstrate:
— DPFL’s Assess and Progress approach: fluttering between assessing and influencing behavior to determine how a dog might respond WITHOUT proper human support to determine what training is necessary for successful placement
— Comprehensive Tool Selection: determining what tool will best support the dog while keeping the handler and others safe during the learning process
— Principles vs. Methods: determining what approach will teach the dog as efficiently and effectively as possible
— Creative Proofing: conducting training with the goal of solid generalization of new skills so that dogs are able to work for multiple handlers with clarity and confidence
Come learn how to safely and effectively reach this segment of the canine population through in-depth behavior analysis, dynamic video examples, and practical approaches designed for anyone who is trying to find solutions for the dogs who need this extra human support.
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oCB1kIf8QkS5Ux1m-q2kXg

Webinar - 7/12/22 - Overcoming Leadership Obstacles to Strengthen Fear Free Culture - Fear Free
2022-07-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Looking for practical ways to improve happiness and productivity while decreasing burnout and dysfunction in your practice?
Join Natalie Gruchow, CVPM, SHRM-CP, Elite FFCP (Veterinary) who will explore ways to overcome leadership obstacles and strengthen a Fear Free culture.
Attendees will learn to:
– Identify dysfunction in your practice
– Embrace vulnerability to repair trust with your employees
– Apply advanced Fear Free concepts<
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wCOKhU35Qlq51jyfN0gr0A

Webinar - 7/13/22 - Triage: A Skill That Goes Beyond Intuitive - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-07-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Ready… set… triage!
In this 1-hour VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Tiffany Gendron, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews the principles of triage. Tune in to learn how to use your exam and triage assessment to get the patient the care they need when they need it!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl
CE Tracking #: 20-902860/902904
This program is RACE-approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-13-2022-triage-a-skill-that-goes-beyond-intuitive/

Webinar - 7/14/22 - What Not to Pair: Changing the Value of Reinforcers & Punishers - Dog iBox (fee applies)
2022-07-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Consequences drive behavior. Therefore, a deep understanding of the mutability of both reinforcers and punishers is essential for skillful training. What we consider an obvious positive reinforcer can actually transform, quite quickly, into a punisher through unintended learning. So we must avoid accidentally “poisoning” positive reinforcers, the foundation of humane behavioral interventions. Similarly, preserving the clear meaning of punishers is also necessary for our learners’ welfare. After this webinar, you will notice many examples in everyday situations of these accidental side-effects of training and will have alternative strategies to prevent them.
Presenter: Kathy Sdao
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/en/market/catalog/live-webinars/what-not-to-pair.html

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-07-14 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-07-21 11:00 - 12:30
This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making, and behavior modification in the shelter.
Each session is 90 minutes, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time every Thursday in June, beginning June 4th.
The topics are:

Advice to Resolve Common Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats to Prevent Surrender – June 4th

Intake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective – June 11th

Canine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th

Behavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th

Tuition for entire series:
$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount.
$55 non-members
Complete your registration today. You will be automatically enrolled in ALL 4 sessions. A unique code and password will be emailed to you. The link may not be shared.

6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020

When:
All Thursdays in June
11am-12:30pm

Where:
VIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS

Presenter:
Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC

Contact:
Kathy Anderson
Kathy@CalAnimals.org

REGISTER HERE: https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/KelleyBollenWorkshopJune

Webinar - 7/15/22 - Anesthesia & the Kidney - Think Anesthesia
2022-07-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Register now for this live Think Anesthesia webinar, Anesthesia & the Kidney presented by Amanda M. Shelby, BSc, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia). Learn how to recognize the patient with renal concerns in the pre-anesthetic planning and evaluation process, learn how to prepare them for an anesthetic or sedation event, and learn how to help avoid incidences of acute kidney injury associated with the anesthetic or sedation event in this 1-hour RACE approved presentation for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2022/05/think-anesthesia-anesthesia-the-kidney

Hybrid Conference - 7/15/22 to 7/17/22 - Taking Action for Animals - HSUS (fee applies)
2022-07-15 12:00 - 16:00, 2022-07-16 05:30 - 19:00, 2022-07-17 05:00 - 14:00 | Renaissance Washington DC, Downtown Hotel, 999 9th St NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Join the leading national conference in animal advocacy. Taking Action for Animals (TAFA) brings together Humane Society of the United States volunteers, advocates and animal welfare organizations from across the country for one shared goal: to better the lives of animals and people alike.
TAFA 2022
July 15-17
Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel

Animal welfare issues didn’t just go away while we were stuck at home the past two years—and as the world begins opening up again, it’s time to bring the fight for all animals back to the front lines! Be a part of this movement by coming to TAFA 2022 in Washington D.C., taking place July 15-17 at the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel, with select livestreamed sessions for a virtual audience. Registration is now open. Advance in-person registration is just $120 and virtual registration is only $20!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.humanesociety.org/takingactionforanimals

Training – 7/16/22 to 7/17/22 – The Power of Choice And How It Can Decrease Stress in Dogs – Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
2022-07-16 07:00, 2022-07-17 07:00 | The Dogs’ Spot, 1701 Iron St., North Kansas City, MO, United States
Do you work with dogs who have big behavior issues and are stressed to the max?
Do you want to learn more about how giving dogs choices can help decrease their stress and improve behavior?
Join Irith Bloom (CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CSAT, KPA CTP, VSPDT, CBATI, TAGteacher, VSDTA Faculty, DWA Faculty) and Kristina Spaulding (PhD, CAAB) for two days of in-person interactive learning with working spots for 12 dogs. Irith and Kristina will present on the power of giving dogs choices and how increasing choice can decrease dogs’ stress and modify their behavior in a positive way. This workshop will give pet parents tools for making their own dog’s life happier, as well as help pet professionals hone their assessment and training/behavior plan development skills so they can work more successfully with dogs who are stressed out and have behavior issues.
This workshop is open to everyone interested in learning more about the power of choice and how it can help decrease stress and improve behavior, from pet parents to trainers, behavior consultants, veterinarians and shelter staff.
WEBSITE LINK: https://thelooseleashacademy.com/the-power-of-choice-workshop

Online Event – 7/16/22 – Online Feline Leukemia Day – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2022-07-16 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The Community Cats Podcast is thrilled to announce that we will once again be holding our Online Feline Leukemia Day this year. Speakers from a wide range of fields from veterinarians to shelter specialists will bring you the latest information on Feline Leukemia studies, improvements in care, and suggestions to help you start and maintain policies and programs that will help you find homes for these special kitties.
The cost for registration is $25 but when you register before 12 p.m. EST on 6/16/22 the cost is just $20 for the full day of specialized learning opportunities!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2022-online-feline-leukemia-day/

Online Conference - 7/16/22 - Dogs with Big Feelings - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-07-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
“Dogs with Big Feelings” will take place on July 16th from 9am PT – 5pm PT, and you can join us from the comfort of your living room!
* as per usual if you cannot attend live the conference content will be available in your student library
Instructors/Panelists: Sharon Carroll, Dr. Amy Cook, Julie Daniels, Karen Deeds, Denise Fenzi, Sophie Liu DVM
Guest Panelists: Leslie McDevitt, Michael Shikashio
Tickets $89 – Registration opens June 17, 2022
Scholarship applications will open June 17th afternoon. Click Here for Scholarship Application
NOTE: Maximum of 3 (three) conference scholarships allowed within a 12 month period.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/36252

Webinar - 7/17/22 - Think Like a Dermatologist: Canine Pruritus Principles - VETGirl
2022-07-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Check skin, let the appointments begin!
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Jennifer Schissler, MS, DACVD reviews a practical framework to approach any pruritic dog while providing relief. Tune in to learn about essential diagnostic and therapeutic principles of allergic dermatitis so that you can approach your next derm “disaster” with less dread and more confidence!
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, this webinar is FREE to all!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now!
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-17-2022-think-like-a-dermatologist-canine-pruritus-principles/

Webinar - 7/19/22 - Becoming a more wildlife-friendly agency - HSUS
2022-07-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Does your agency’s mission for the humane treatment of animals extend not just to companion animals, but to wildlife too? Animal control facilities are increasingly tasked with responding to wildlife issues in their community, but standard operating procedures often stand in the way of achieving humane outcomes for wildlife. For instance, programs like trap-loan are well-intentioned, but in reality require unnecessary field response and agency resources, leave orphans behind, leave the root of the problem unaddressed, and inflict suffering on the very animals we work to protect.
Featuring the real agency experiences from the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA), this webinar will provide the roadmap and resources needed to begin transforming the way your agency and community deals with wildlife. The benefits are humane outcomes for wildlife in your community, a reduced workload for officers in the field, and a greater awareness in the community about how to solve problems with wildlife.
(Photo by Emily Halesworth/The HSUS)
Presenters

Susan Getty
Jennifer Toussaint

WEBSITE LINK: https://humanepro.org/trainings/becoming-more-wildlife-friendly-agency

Webinar - 7/19/22 - The Complexities of Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-07-19 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
In domestic violence scenarios, animals frequently suffer abuse alongside the human victims. This presentation addresses the complexities that can arise from cases in which a domestic violence victim is also the primary witness to the crime of companion animal abuse; including the challenging cases that appear to rely on one person’s word against the other person’s. The presentation will utilize a hypothetical to illustrate a common scenario involving both domestic violence and cruelty to animals, and then address specific common issues that arise for the law enforcement, prosecutors, and veterinarians involved.
Webinars in this Series with the ALDF include:

Jan 20: Partners in Investigating Animal Crimes
March 24: Responding to Animal Crimes through a Restorative Justice Approach
June 2: Tomorrow We Ride! Investigating and Processing Equine Cruelty Cases
July 19: The Complexities of Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse (this webinar)
Nov 10: Courtroom Animal Advocate Programs: Approaching Animals as Quasi-Party Crime Victims

Or, click here to register and view other Animal Welfare webinars and recordings on the JCH website.
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.

Presenters:
Robyn Katz
Robyn Katz is an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Austin, where she primarily works with the Austin Police Department and Austin Regional Intelligence Center. Robyn is also a contract attorney for the Animal Legal Defense Fund, where she provides legal guidance concerning animal cruelty cases to law enforcement and prosecutors throughout the country. Robyn also currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at St. Mary’s School of Law, where she teaches Animal Law. Robyn has extensive experience in criminal prosecution of animal cruelty cases, as Robyn served as an Assistant District Attorney for two large counties in Texas. Throughout her tenure as a prosecutor, she primarily handled family violence and animal cruelty matters, and provided training to law enforcement and prosecutors in Texas regarding the same. Robyn also spent several years as City Attorney for several Central Texas cities, and is the former Chair of the State Bar of Texas Animal Law Section.
Dr. Kris Otteman
With over 30 years in the veterinary profession and as the leader for medical operations and humane investigations operations within one of the nation’s most successful shelters for over 15 years, Dr. Kris Otteman currently serves on the IFVSA board, the APA Animal Cruelty Advisory Committee and consults for ALDF on animal cruelty investigations cases. Her experience in animal cruelty cases includes oversight of animal cruelty investigations, veterinary forensics, hospital, and crime scene work, and teaching this topic in various forums. Dr. Otteman serves as Courtesy Faculty for Oregon State University College of Veterinary medicine and is an adjunct professor at the University of Florida Maples Center for Forensic Medicine and College of Veterinary Medicine and is most recently a co-author of the newly published textbook Animal Cruelty Investigations: A Collaborative Response from Victim to Verdict.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/the-complexities-of-domestic-violence-and-animal-abuse/

Webinar - 7/20/22 - How to Plan 3 Months of Nonprofit Content in 1 Day - Network for Good
2022-07-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
In this session, nonprofit marketing strategist and trainer, Maria Bryan will be demystifying the content planning process!
You’ll learn how to plan compelling content to convert your audience into new donors, members, activists, clients, and volunteers.
Key Takeaways:
> Nail down your foundational messaging
> Visualize the big picture of your content
> Choose platforms that make sense for your audience and goals
> Diversify your content and media
> Ditch marketing panic and streamline a huge marketing task
> Create purpose-driven content that converts
Speaker: Maria Bryan
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/3-months-of-content/

Webinar - 7/20/22 - Cultivating Your Dream Team - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-07-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Keep calm. The dream team is here.
In this 1-hour, VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Jeff Thoren, PCC, BCC presents an evidence-based framework that you can use to recognize and bring forth the 10 essential practices required to move your team from ordinary to extraordinary. Tune in to learn the 10 key practices that show up time after time in amazing teams.
This 2022 leadership track course qualifies as continuing education applicable to the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) certification program offered by the VHMA, CVPM Course ID#21-123.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-20-2022-cultivating-your-dream-team/

Online Event - 7/25/22 to 8/1/22 - Return to Home Challenge Registration Period - Maddie's Fund
2022-07-25 - 2022-08-01 | Virtual
At its core, the Return to Home Challenge is simple. Find a pet? Get it home. That home might be a cozy apartment, a house with a big yard or, if you’re a community cat, an abandoned lot.
For the month of October, 17 national organizations are inviting animal shelters and rescue organizations who handle lost/stray/at-large dogs and cats to elevate Return to Home (RTH) by creating a culture of return to home within their organization and community. In just 31 days, your organization can create or expand inclusive and diverse new programs or practices to make it easier for your community to help a lost pet or find a pet they have lost, and ultimately keep families together. Simple practices like microchipping, making information about lost pets easily accessible on your website and letting the community know what they should do if they find a cat can go a long way in keeping pets out of the shelter and getting them back into their homes.
Along with saving time, resources and shelter space to help those pets who really need it, you’ll have a chance at the $300,000 in grant prizes, thanks to Maddie’s Fund, Michelson Found Animals Foundation and Petco Love.
As with the previous Challenges, there will be plenty of help along the way. Resources from town halls, standard operating protocols, partnering with local businesses, creating flyers, photography tips and website best practices will be available. Additionally, four Zoom Huddles will be held with a diverse line-up of RTH experts. These Zoom events will bring you together with your peers who are successfully implementing RTH practices to share how they do it.
Note: This year we’ve expanded Return to Home to include the Return to Field/Shelter-neuter release (RTF/SNR) category in addition to the Return to Owner category on the Basic Data Matrix. Traditional trap-neuter-return, while invaluable to your community, is not included in this Challenge.
So, what do you say? Are you in? We hope so!
Learn more or register.
WEBSITE LINK: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/discussion/about-the-return-to-home-challenge#bme5a438b3-3d61-49e8-bb85-6ff62d1c6bcf

Webinar - 7/25/22 - Assisting with dentistry and oral surgery: Part 2 - VDOS (fee applies)
2022-07-25 10:00 - 11:45 | Virtual
This VDOS webinar will outline the many additional tasks veterinary technicians/nurses and dental hygienists are doing. The focus of the second part will be on preparing the operating room and table, providing instruments and supplies for specific dental and oral surgical procedures (tooth extraction, periodontal surgery, endodontics, restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, orthodontics, and oral/maxillofacial surgery), taking full-mouth impressions, obtaining bite registrations, and making stone models. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
Speaker: Jeanette Eliason, CVT, RDH, VTS (Dentistry)
Moderator: Alexander M. Reiter, Dipl. Tzt., Dr. med. vet., Dipl. AVDC, EVDC, FF-AVDC-OMFS
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/assisting-with-dentistry-and-oral-surgery-part-2-1-00-pm-et

Webinar - 7/26/22 - Working With Jumpy, Mouthy Shelter Dogs: Implementing A Training Plan and Reviewing Mechanics - PPG (fee applies)
2022-07-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
This webinar will review the Pet Rescue Resource’s toolkit for working with jumpy and mouthy shelter dogs, discuss management and training options, review recommended training plans and mechanics.
Learning objectives:

Define what jumpy/mouthy behavior is and why dogs do it
How to implement management
How to safely interact with jumpy/mouthy dogs in and out of the kennel
Emergency troubleshooting protocols for working with jumpy/mouthy dogs
Training plan suggestions and implementation
Review of training plan mechanics

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
About Your Presenter
Kate LaSala, CTC, PCBC-A, CBCC-KA, CSAT is a certified, professional behavior consultant who specializes in fear, aggression, reactivity and separation anxiety. Kate owns Rescued By Training and helps dogs & their people live better lives through 1:1 online positive training worldwide. She is a rescue advocate, an honors graduate of The Academy for Dog Trainers as well as a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, Professional Canine Behavior Consultant, licensed Family Paws Parent Educator, Family Dog Private Trainer and is a member of the PPG Shelter and Rescue Committee. More information can be found at www.rescuedbytraining.com. Follow on social @RescuedByTraining
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4866909

Webinar - 7/26/22 - The Power of the Treat Ladder - Fear Free
2022-07-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Each of us has preferences about what we find appealing and when! Ice cream or steak? Chocolate or strawberry? Sweet or salty? Join Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS Behavior, who will explore preferences, options, feeding methods, and how best to use the Fear Free Treat Ladder during veterinary visits.
Attendees will learn to:
– Explore a variety of options for each patient interaction and observe patient preference.
– Construct a ranking system for a hierarchy of available rewards based on the observed preference of the patient.
– Use at least three different types of food effectively depending on the procedure being performed.
Brought to you by our friends at Blue Buffalo.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x_YKSEjBR52dPmFQPzTDBQ

Webinar - 7/27/22 - Bio Writing to Build Connection - HeARTs Speak
2022-07-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
If photos and video open the door, then the descriptions and bios that we write for pets are what tend to seal the deal. Pet bios take many forms – most often as social media captions/descriptions or writeups on adoption sites. No matter where these will be seen, they become an important part of getting potential pet owners to take action and investigate adoption. This presentation will delve into how to use bios to help communicate effectively while also catching attention for long-stay or overlooked pets.
Topics covered include:
-How to use photo + video to maximize impact
-The importance of transparency and honesty in communications
-Strategies and activities to break through bio-writing boredom
-Avoiding the trap of stereotyping and proactively fighting misinformation
-How to shine extra light on long-stay pets
Presenter: Caitlin Quinn, Director of Operations at HeARTs Speak
Caitlin is passionate about working with shelters and rescues to reimagine the way they tell their stories and connect with new audiences. She has served in the animal welfare field since 2008 and early on had the honor of working closely with diverse organizations across the U.S. to maximize resources, redesign policies, & find life-changing marketing solutions. In 2015 she got her MPA with a concentration in nonprofit management and in 2021 she began teaching shelter marketing for the University of Florida Master’s in Shelter Medicine program. She currently shares her life with a petite brindle pit bull named Sally.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y9cSCQiGTLuOvHIEVfp4lw

Webinar - 7/27/22 - How Changing Tick-Borne Disease Prevalence Affects Diagnostic Testing - VETGirl
2022-07-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Reading between the lines and seeing blue dots?
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Linda Kidd, DVM, PhD, DACVIM reviews the changing geographic distribution and prevalence of tick-borne diseases. Tune in to learn how to optimize diagnostic testing for these pathogens!
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, this webinar is FREE to all!
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WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-27-2022-how-changing-tick-borne-disease-prevalence-affects-diagnostic-testing/
