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. • Overview • Kennel Records for Fosters • Communicating with Foster Parents • Crystal Reports & […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
Do you dread putting a found dog on Instagram because the public will declare that you have him on death row? Do you struggle to respond to cranky questions about your agency in public forums? Do you find yourself on pins and needles when making a tough decision on a cat who is a Facebook favorite? Learn new approaches to dealing with abusive language, primarily in social media situations. This session will offer you guidance on constructive public messaging on sensitive industry topics and help you turn the page on keyboard warriors.
Response to the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the animal welfare community together in an unprecedented way to assess the services we provide to our community and to evaluate our protocols and processes. This need for assessment and evaluation was particularly important for our intake and care decisions for neonatal kittens. We will review the existing best practices that provide a consistent foundation for success in neonatal kitten care as well as discuss which practices adopted during the pandemic response are likely to withstand the test of time.
Animal Keepers Insurance will lead a discussion to answer our questions and provide guidance to help California shelters mitigate risk. With so many shelter pets now in foster care, who is responsible when the foster dog bites the neighbor? What are best practices in disclosing animal behavior information? What are the most common claims made against shelters? Do you have other questions? Let us know!
