Name: Webinar – 4/27/26 – Lost & Found: They Don’t Have to Be Shelter Bound! – CalAnimals
Start: 2026-04-27T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-04-27T11:00:00-07:00
Location: Virtual

April 2026
Online Course – Starts 4/7/26 – Canine Social Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)

April 7

Virtual

IAABC Presents (fee applies): This course will teach you about canine communication, play, greetings, conflict resolution behaviors, and puppy social development. Dig into the science of canine social behavior, with an emphasis on dog-to-dog social interactions. Veterinarians, behavior consultants, trainers, groomers, kennel staff, shelter workers, day care staff, pet sitters, dog walkers, and keen guardians will all benefit from this course.

$375
Conference – 4/7/26 to 4/10/26 – Animal Care Expo 2026 – Humane World for Animals (fee applies)

April 7 @ 4:00 AM – 5:30 PM PDT Conference – 4/7/26 to 4/10/26 – Animal Care Expo 2026 – Humane World for Animals (fee applies)

David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Humane World for Animals Presents (fee applies): Experts from all aspects of animal welfare will come together from across the globe to learn about the latest programs, share best practices, gain inspiration and build lasting connections. The conference features an international trade show promoting the latest animal care products and services from a wide range of exhibitors. With a variety of session topics, learning labs, networking opportunities and social events, Animal Care Expo has something for everyone who cares about companion animals.

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Conference – 4/7/26 to 4/10/26 – Animal Care Expo 2026 – Humane World for Animals (fee applies)

April 8 @ 4:30 AM – 3:00 PM PDT Conference – 4/7/26 to 4/10/26 – Animal Care Expo 2026 – Humane World for Animals (fee applies)

David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Humane World for Animals Presents (fee applies): Experts from all aspects of animal welfare will come together from across the globe to learn about the latest programs, share best practices, gain inspiration and build lasting connections. The conference features an international trade show promoting the latest animal care products and services from a wide range of exhibitors. With a variety of session topics, learning labs, networking opportunities and social events, Animal Care Expo has something for everyone who cares about companion animals.

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Online Event – 4/8/26 – Shelter Med LIVE from Animal Care Expo- UC Davis KSMP

Featured April 8 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT Online Event – Third Wednesdays – Shelter Med LIVE – UC Davis KSMP

Virtual

UC Davis KSMP Presents: 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 host Dr. Jenn Bennett and special guests for real talk and real solutions. This isn’t a lecture—it’s a conversation for everyone who wants to talk shop about shelter medicine. Kick back and recharge with your colleagues in the middle of a long week!

Free
Online Event – Monthly – Journey You Own Meditation Gathering – JYO

April 8 @ 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM PDT

Virtual

JYO Presents: The guided meditations happen every month and typically run 30-45 minutes. All are welcome to these very low-key sessions, with videos on or off, whatever feels most comfortable to you. No speaking is necessary unless you’d like to share at the end of the session.

Free
Conference – 4/7/26 to 4/10/26 – Animal Care Expo 2026 – Humane World for Animals (fee applies)

April 9 @ 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM PDT Conference – 4/7/26 to 4/10/26 – Animal Care Expo 2026 – Humane World for Animals (fee applies)

David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Humane World for Animals Presents (fee applies): Experts from all aspects of animal welfare will come together from across the globe to learn about the latest programs, share best practices, gain inspiration and build lasting connections. The conference features an international trade show promoting the latest animal care products and services from a wide range of exhibitors. With a variety of session topics, learning labs, networking opportunities and social events, Animal Care Expo has something for everyone who cares about companion animals.

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Conference – 4/9/26 to 4/12/26 – 2026 ABVP Symposium – ABVP (fee applies)

April 9 @ 6:00 AM – April 12 @ 2:00 PM PDT

Virtual

The ABVP Presents (fee applies): Get ready to expand your expertise, connect with colleagues, and explore the latest breakthroughs in species-specific veterinary care. The ABVP® Scientific Program is packed with innovative sessions, inspiring speakers, and practical insights designed to elevate your practice.

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Conference – 4/7/26 to 4/10/26 – Animal Care Expo 2026 – Humane World for Animals (fee applies)

April 10 @ 4:30 AM – 9:30 AM PDT Conference – 4/7/26 to 4/10/26 – Animal Care Expo 2026 – Humane World for Animals (fee applies)

David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Humane World for Animals Presents (fee applies): Experts from all aspects of animal welfare will come together from across the globe to learn about the latest programs, share best practices, gain inspiration and build lasting connections. The conference features an international trade show promoting the latest animal care products and services from a wide range of exhibitors. With a variety of session topics, learning labs, networking opportunities and social events, Animal Care Expo has something for everyone who cares about companion animals.

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Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

April 13 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie’s Fund Presents: 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

Free
Webinar – 4/16/26 – Maddie’s Insights – Fur-ever starts now: Supporting dogs and adopters post-adoption – Maddie’s Fund

April 16 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT

Virtual

Maddie’s Fund Presents: In 2018, Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, launched a post-adoption support program. Adopters from any UK Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre receive follow-up calls about their dog’s health and behavior at 2 days, 2 weeks, and 4 months after adoption. This presentation reviews the program’s methodology and participant cohort, highlights the most common adopter-reported concerns, examines use of behavior support (and reasons it’s declined), and explores return-to-kennel rates, including when and why dogs are returned.

Free
Webinar – 4/16/26 – Ask Us Anything: Real-World Answers for Everyday Animal Welfare Challenges – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

April 16 @ 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM PDT

Virtual

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Present: Join us for an open Q&A session designed for animal welfare professionals at every stage of their careers. Our expert panel — representing municipal agencies, nonprofits, rural programs, and large-scale operations — will tackle your toughest questions, from staffing and funding to intake, public pressure, and field enforcement. Bring your challenges, get practical solutions.

Free
Online Event – 4/18/26 – Feline Behavior Summit 2026 – Community Cats Central (small fee applies)

April 18 @ 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT

Virtual

Community Cats Central Presents (small fee applies): Join Community Cats Central for an exciting virtual summit designed to deepen your understanding of feline behavior and improve your ability to support cats in your home, shelter, or rescue organization. This event features some of the animal welfare industry’s most trusted authorities on feline behavior, who will lead a variety of workshops covering a wide range of cat behavior concerns.

$25
Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

April 20 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie’s Fund Presents: 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

Free
Webinar – 4/22/26 – Rethinking Retroviruses: FeLV and FIV Testing Updates – Best Friends

April 22 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT

Virtual

Best Friends Presents: This session will equip shelter veterinarians and staff with the most current, evidence-based guidance on FeLV and FIV testing, interpretation, and management in the shelter setting. Participants will explore updated diagnostic recommendations, common testing challenges, and practical approaches for integrating testing into daily shelter operations. The session will also highlight strategies that support efficient population flow, informed decision-making, and strong lifesaving outcomes.

Free
Webinar – Fourth Thursdays – HASS Connect – HASS

April 23 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT Webinar – Fourth Thursdays – HASS Connect – HASS

Virtual

HASS Presents: You are invited every fourth Thursday of the month, to join fellow leaders from national, government, and non-profit animal welfare organizations for a strategic roundtable discussion focused on the most pressing challenges facing our field. From staffing shortages and volunteer engagement to community trust, and the evolving role of shelters, this session invites candid dialogue, shared learning, and collaborative problem-solving.

Free
Online Event – 4/23/26 – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection: The Cypress Protocol – Maddie’s Fund

April 23 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT Online Event – Fourth Thursdays – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie’s Fund Presents: When reactive dogs are confronted with their triggers at every turn in the shelter setting, how do we make progress? This presentation will go over a special shelter dog, Cypress, and the multifaceted approach his shelter team took to help him overcome his reactivity and find his way into a home. His case created what his shelter now calls the “Cypress Protocol” and has helped many dogs in the shelter setting succeed.

Free
Conference – 4/24/26 to 4/26/26 – IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference 2026 – IAABC (fee applies)

April 24 @ 5:00 AM – 2:15 PM PDT Conference – 4//26 – IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference 2026 – IAABC (fee applies)

Virtual

IAABC Presents (fee applies): Join animal welfare professionals at the 2026 IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference. This conference features a dedicated Shelter Track on Saturday, April 25, with sessions on behavior assessment, welfare optimization, and enrichment strategies. Explore 40+ evidence-based sessions across species.

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Conference – 4/24/26 to 4/26/26 – IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference 2026 – IAABC (fee applies)

April 25 @ 5:00 AM – 2:15 PM PDT Conference – 4//26 – IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference 2026 – IAABC (fee applies)

Virtual

IAABC Presents (fee applies): Join animal welfare professionals at the 2026 IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference. This conference features a dedicated Shelter Track on Saturday, April 25, with sessions on behavior assessment, welfare optimization, and enrichment strategies. Explore 40+ evidence-based sessions across species.

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Conference – 4/24/26 to 4/26/26 – IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference 2026 – IAABC (fee applies)

April 26 @ 5:00 AM – 2:15 PM PDT Conference – 4//26 – IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference 2026 – IAABC (fee applies)

Virtual

IAABC Presents (fee applies): Join animal welfare professionals at the 2026 IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference. This conference features a dedicated Shelter Track on Saturday, April 25, with sessions on behavior assessment, welfare optimization, and enrichment strategies. Explore 40+ evidence-based sessions across species.

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Webinar – 4/27/26 – Lost & Found: They Don’t Have to Be Shelter Bound! – CalAnimals

April 27 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT

Virtual

CalAnimals Presents: You won’t want to miss this important webinar to learn about proactive strategies that helped Washoe County Regional Animal Services achieve Return to Home RTH success of 63% of dogs and 8% of cats.

Free

April 2026