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SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/30/24 - A Case Study – Animal Behaviour In Local Government: Proactive initiatives from the City of Charles Sturt - PPG (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:What do trainers\, animal management officers and dog owners have in common? A love of dogs and a need to understand animal behaviour. \nThis webinar provides a case study for the value of a collaboration between a trainer and a progressive\, proactive local government council in South Australia – the City of Charles Sturt.\nLocal government councils in Australia have legislative requirements and work extensively with their residents in order to promote responsible pet ownership. However\, it can be incredibly challenging for councils to educate the public in an area that\, let’s face it\, is rather boring to hear about. Dog owners aren’t lining up to learn about the laws for registration\, desexing\, microchipping or leash requirements\, and the educational messages can often be lost. \nAs a trainer working in local government\, Petra has been able to incorporate her understanding of animal behaviour and learning theory principles into some incredibly proactive\, informative community engagement initiatives\, including educational resources\, dog park design\, seminars and a ‘thank you’ campaign acknowledging responsible pet owners. \nThis presentation will explore how important animal management messages can be spread through an animal behaviour lens\, provide examples of where and how trainers can collaborate with local government agencies\, and showcase opportunities to share responsible pet ownership messages through their own work. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify opportunities to incorporate animal management messaging as part of your training curriculum\nIdentify opportunities to partner with local government in educational initiatives for their residents\n\nPresenter: Petra Edwards \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/a-case-study-animal-behaviour-in-local-government-proactive-initiatives-from-the-city-of-charles-sturt/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-30-24-a-case-study-animal-behaviour-in-local-government-proactive-initiatives-from-the-city-of-charles-sturt-ppg-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T133000
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SUMMARY:Online Event – 11/2/24 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors\, preparations for trapping\, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once)\, feeding\, providing winter shelter\, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format\, extensive handouts\, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond\, executive director\, and Bryan Kortis\, national programs director. \nSession duration is 2.5 hours\, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session. \nThis course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/ \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-nov-2024/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-11-2-24-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-community-cats-podcast-small-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241104T110000
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SUMMARY:Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWho Should Join?\nExecutive 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. \nWin Ca$h for Attending!\nEach month\, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10\,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. \nRegister Today\nJoin 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 May 2024 or are new to these meetings\, please use this link to register:\nhttps://maddies.fund/CommunityConvoRegistration2024  \nAll calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations \nPlease note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/CommunityConvo2024Registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-meeting-mondays-weekly-community-conversations-thankstomaddie-maddies-fund-2-2-2-2-3-6-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241105T100000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 11/5/24 - Using Innovative Alternatives to Incarceration and Recognizing the Role of Trauma in Violence Against Animals - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:The animal law movement has\, for the most part\, been successful in showing society that animal cruelty is a problem. Now\, a dynamic and evolving area of focus is creating targeted criminal justice outcomes to better help animal victims\, heal individuals who committed cruelty\, prevent future crimes against animals\, and build healthier and more resilient communities. This webinar will discuss innovative work that identifies alternatives to traditional sentencing practices\, which appropriately and accurately address underlying causes of animal cruelty\, provide fairness to all parties involved in animal cruelty\, and that work to curb the rate of future cruelty. Specifically\, this webinar will discuss the role trauma can play as an underlying cause to cruelty\, as well as methods to address and heal such trauma so it does not perpetuate animal cruelty in the future. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/using-innovative-alternatives-to-incarceration-and-recognizing-the-role-of-trauma-in-violence-against-animals/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-11-5-24-using-innovative-alternatives-to-incarceration-and-recognizing-the-role-of-trauma-in-violence-against-animals-naca-justice-clearinghouse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241105T120000
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 11/5/24 - All Call: Integrating Social Work Into Shelters - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:Join your colleagues at noon on November 5 for a conversation with veterinary social worker Raquel Bernaldo\, Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) Community Services Manager\, and Deja Johnson\, FAAS Community Services Lead. Submit your questions for Raquel and Deja in advance. \nAbout the presentation: At Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS)\, we are an open-admission shelter and a community resource dedicated to keeping pets and people together. Our presentation will explore FAAS’s Healthy Pets Healthy People programs and our shift from traditional charity models to mutual aid\, where we focus on trust\, community partnerships\, and recognizing pet owners as the experts on their animals. Programs include free pet food\, no-cost vaccines\, the Skyla Fund for veterinary assistance\, spay/neuter vouchers\, microchipping\, and up to 90 days of emergency boarding. \nMutual aid moves beyond charity’s limitations by eliminating conditions like income verification\, fees\, adherence to timeliness\, etc. and focusing on building connection\, trust\, and safety. We’ve redefined volunteer roles\, differentiating between the shelter’s animal care expertise and our department’s role in supporting pet owners. This shift required intentional work to reestablish leadership\, align programs\, and build collaborative partnerships with local businesses\, veterinary clinics\, grooming services\, and social service providers. \nThe presentation will feature a conversational dialogue\, supported by slides\, to illustrate how FAAS has created a sustainable\, humane model for community-based animal welfare. \nAbout the All Call: The All Call is a twice-monthly\, California community call for animal well-being professionals that occurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. 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. \nThe All Call is hosted by California for All team members Allison Cardona\, Nadia Oseguera\, and Ivy Ruiz\, and is enriched by rotating facilitators. You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-1st-and-3rd-tuesdays-all-call-california-for-all-animals-2-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241106T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241106T180000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 11/6/24 - 2024 Veterinary Medicine Legislative Review - The Bridge Club
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, our annual review of the legislative efforts that are changing veterinary medicine across the country. We will go state by state on major issues of title protection\, new schools\, virtual care and more. Don’t miss out on this one! \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/2024-veterinary-medicine-legislative-review-1
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-11-6-24-2024-veterinary-medicine-legislative-review-the-bridge-club/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T120000
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 11/7/24 - Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection: Long Stay Pet Workshop - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:With every shelter stuffed to bursting\, finding fosters and adopters is crucial. For some pets this is simple\, but others are harder to place. In this workshop\, we’ll discuss your favorite long stay pets to identify strategies for marketing them to fosters and adopters. This workshop is not just for foster staff– it’s open to anyone who is interested in marketing pets who are harder to place! \nMake sure to bring information about your own favorite or most challenging long stay. We’ll choose several and work through them together\, discussing what works\, what doesn’t work and some innovative new ways that can get extra attention and help them find the right home. We’ll discuss how we talk about behavioral and health challenges in bios and social media and discuss the optimal ways to be frank about issues while also not deterring potential adopters. We’ll look at different social media channels and how to optimize content about those pets for those channels to get the message across and help these pets put their best paw forward. Be prepared for a fun\, frank and useful webinar with a lot of workshopping and participation! \nGuest Speaker:  Finnegan Dowling\, Shelter Program and Engagement Manager \nFinnegan Dowling is Mutual Rescue’s Shelter Engagement Manager. She has been in animal welfare for more than 25 years and has worked in shelters in Washington\, Colorado\, California\, and Nicaragua. Prior to working for Mutual Rescue\, she was the social-media manager for HSSV where her work was honored with Shorty and Communicator Awards. Finnegan’s writing has been published in The Bark\, Bay Woof\, and Huffington Post. In her current role she works with shelters around the country to help them start day foster programs. She often presents on day fostering and marketing at animal welfare conferences. She has spoken at Best Friends\, Virginia Federation of Humane Societies\, New Mexico Humane Conference and many others. She lives in coastal Texas with an opinionated dog and her husband. \nAbout Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection:\nJoin 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. \nWho should join: Foster managers\, coordinators\, volunteers and any staff who are interested in learning about what’s working in foster programs. \nYou only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration \nCan’t attend live?  Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting. \nAll 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 \nMaddie’s Fund does not share registration information. \nThe opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-first-thursdays-maddies-monthly-foster-connection-maddies-fund-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T090000
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 11/13/24 - Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Camp Maddie is back! Join us for the third edition of Camp Maddie\, a free virtual half-day event on Wednesday\, November 13th from 9AM-1PM PT / 12PM-4PM ET. \nAcross the country\, many people face tough choices due to housing restrictions\, often having to give up their pets. At Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition\, we will cover a variety of topics related to pet housing in presentations\, videos and question and answer sessions. \nPresenters will share ideas about: \n\nUnderstanding human homelessness response systems for better animal welfare advocacy and program design\nDog-inclusive housing\nLegal protections for tenants with pets and the eviction process\nEngaging rental housing providers with pet-inclusive approaches and pet owners with information they need to access pet-inclusive rental housing\n\nPresenting on these topics will be: \n\nChristine Kim\, Founder\, My Dog is My Home\nShannon Glenn\, Executive Director\, My Pit Bull is Home\nDianne Prado\, Founder and President\, HEART LA\nDiana Cruz\, Program Director and Law Clerk\, HEART LA\nZaira Bernal\, Paralegal\, HEART LA\nRoss Barker\, Program Director for the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI)\, Michelson Found Animals Foundation\nSara Maria Muriello\, Senior Program Manager for the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI)\, Michelson Found Animals Foundation\n\nCamp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition is perfect for those interested or involved in animal shelters or foster-based organizations\, social workers and anyone passionate about keeping pets and people together. \nAt the end of the free half-day event\, presenters will share a collection of resources to help you apply what you learn in your own organization and community. By embracing pet-inclusive policies\, we can help families stay together and create neighborhoods where pets are valued as part of the family. Come make new friends and help make housing accessible to all members of the family! \nREGISTER HERE: https://maddies.fund/CampMaddieHousingRegistration\nCan’t make it? Register anyway to get notifications about the recordings. \nFind out more about the speakers and their presentations on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiepetinclusivehousing#agenda \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/CampMaddieHousingRegistration 
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-11-13-24-camp-maddie-pet-inclusive-housing-edition-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 11/13/24 - Neonatal and Early Kittenhood Emergencies - National Kitten Coalition
DESCRIPTION:The National Kitten Coalition is presenting a free RACE® CE  webinar! \nWe want to say thank you to our veterinary professional community!\nMark your calendars for a FREE Webinar approved by the AAVSB for 1.00 credit of live\, interactive RACE® CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/nurses in jurisdictions that recognize RACE® approval. \nThis webinar is open to all veterinary professionals. Please share with any of your colleagues who might be interested in attending\, need CE credits\, or simply love kittens. \n\nDate/Time: Wednesday\, November 13\, 2024\, at 7:30 PM EST\nTitle: Neonatal and Early Kittenhood Emergencies: Be ready to save the next one that walks through your door\nSpeaker: Emily Coleman\, DVM\n\nWebinar Overview\nKittens are very fragile beings that require immediate and intensive care in the face of a medical emergency. Conditions that will leave an adult cat only mildly ill or uncomfortable can quickly become life-threatening for a neonatal or young kitten. Neonatology and early kittenhood are often overlooked topics during veterinary medical education and continuing education opportunities\, leaving both the recent graduate and the seasoned practitioner without the necessary knowledge of how to handle various emergencies commonly seen in kittens. \nThis talk will discuss how to recognize\, diagnose and make treatment recommendations for several types of emergencies including ocular\, respiratory\, gastrointestinal\, parasitic\, congenital and traumatic. These emergencies\, while varying in levels of urgency as well as ease of treatment\, all often involve a kitten that is just days to weeks old. \nAs the nation adopts a no-kill outlook to animal rescue\, it is only expected that more kittens will be seen in veterinary hospitals\, making it very important for veterinary practitioners to be empowered to have frank\, honest conversations with their clients on treatment recommendations and prognosis\, whether they be rescue organizations or good Samaritans of the general public. As early veterinary intervention is almost always required\, this tiny\, vulnerable population deserves a chance to survive by being evaluated and treated appropriately. \nSession objectives: After attending this virtual lecture an individual should be able to: \n\nIdentify the most common neonatal and early kittenhood emergencies seen in practice\nConfidently treat these neonatal and early kittenhood emergencies\nUnderstand the critical importance of complete supportive care for the neonate and kitten during an emergency\nCreate a kitten emergency kit for use in her hospital\n\nRegister today for this FREE webinar! \nWEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/neonatal-and-early-kittenhood-emergencies/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-11-13-24-neonatal-and-early-kittenhood-emergencies-national-kitten-coalition/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 11/14/24 - Maddie’s Insights: Beyond "Doing Better" - Using Behavior Data to Monitor Well-Being in Cats - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Safeguarding the well-being of cats is essential to the mission of any responsible animal shelter. Environmental enrichment and behavior modification are often key to this goal. Measuring response to these interventions is essential to ensure strategies are successful. This webinar will present 4 ordinal rating scales designed to evaluate different expressions of cat behavior/welfare on a 0–5 scale (modified Fear\, Anxiety\, and Stress score; Response to Petting score; Participation in Play score; and Food Intake Summary score) that have excellent interobserver agreement and reliability\, and a few other tools to describe behavior in a quantitative way. These tools are exceptionally useful to evaluate the response individual cats have to specific interventions\, make decisions about which interventions should be tried first by looking at what was effective in cases presenting similarly in the past\, and evaluating the efficacy of different interventions across a population of similar cats in a research project. \nRegister: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister \nCan’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording after the webcast. \nThis webinar has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association. It has also been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval. \nWhat attendees will come away with: \n\nAn understanding of the value of using standardized rating tools to evaluate behavior and welfare in shelters\nThe ability to identify a range of practical applications for these tools\, in both in the shelter and beyond\n\nSpeaker: \nJacklyn Ellis\, PhD\nDirector of Behavior\, Toronto Humane Society \nJacklyn Ellis is board certified by the Animal Behavior Society as a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist\, is Certified in Shelter Behavior – Cat by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and is the Director of Behavior at Toronto Humane Society. She earned her PhD in Animal Welfare at the Atlantic Veterinary College\, University of Prince Edward Island\, where she conducted research on methods for reducing stress in shelter cats. Her work has been published widely in peer reviewed journals and she has presented at many national and international conferences\, particularly on feline stress and elimination behavior. She has recently authored two chapters for a new edition of the leading textbook on the behavior and welfare of shelter animals. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-11-14-24-maddies-insights-beyond-doing-better-using-behavior-data-to-monitor-well-being-in-cats-maddies-fund/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T160000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 11/14/24 - What We’re Learning with Community Programs - HASS
DESCRIPTION:What are leaders of community-centered programs in Baltimore and Dallas learning as they work with people and pets beyond the shelter? Hear from them on the many issues they face and the questions their experience has raised: What societal factors contribute to shelter intakes? How do you work with your community members to understand what they need and to divert intakes by offering community resources; and how are these leaders reaching towards understanding their impact? \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/2616740581796/WN_1jBTDPpdQyeM20kz1H0pPg
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-11-14-24-what-were-learning-with-community-programs-hass/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163553
CREATED:20241021T194119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T194119Z
UID:10005522-1731754800-1731762000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar – 11/16/24 – Colony Caretaking Tips and Tricks – Community Cats Podcast
DESCRIPTION:Ants getting into the cats’ bowls or slugs making mealtime a slimy mess? Raccoons invading your colony? Got fleas? How do you keep the water from freezing in the middle of winter? Or calm the irate neighbor whose flower bed has been turned into a litter box? Find out how to deal with these and many more colony caretaking challenges from Neighborhood Cats with their 20 years of experience dealing with all things community cat. Come and share your battle-worn secrets too! \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/colony-caretaking-tips-and-tricks-presented-by-neighborhood-cats-nov-2024/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-11-16-24-colony-caretaking-tips-and-tricks-community-cats-podcast/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163553
CREATED:20240108T183300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T180708Z
UID:10005923-1731758400-1731762000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 1st Tuesdays - All Call - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:The All Call is a twice-monthly\, 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. \nThe 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. \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-1st-and-3rd-tuesdays-all-call-california-for-all-animals/2024-11-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241121
DTSTAMP:20260403T163553
CREATED:20240620T200102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T200211Z
UID:10005398-1731888000-1732147199@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Conference - 11/18/24 to 11/20/24 - The Annual Conference 2024 - The AAWA (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:THE Conference for Animal Welfare Professionals\, featuring intermediate level content on topics you need to succeed in your life-saving work leading people and helping animals. \nFeaturing four tracks that will provide the professional development you want:\nFundraising\nIndustry Innovations\nInternal & External Communications\nStrategic Workforces \nThree Keynotes:\nDan Heath\nPhil Gwoke\nDr. Christi Monk-Andrews \nJoin The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement in New Orleans! \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://theaawaconference.org/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/conference-11-18-24-to-11-20-24-the-annual-conference-2024-the-aawa-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Sheraton New Orleans\, New Orleans\, LA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163553
CREATED:20241104T195356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T195859Z
UID:10003152-1731927600-1731931200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWho Should Join?\nExecutive 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. \nWin Ca$h for Attending!\nEach month\, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10\,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. \nRegister Today\nJoin 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 May 2024 or are new to these meetings\, please use this link to register:\nhttps://maddies.fund/CommunityConvoRegistration2024  \nAll calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations \nPlease note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/CommunityConvo2024Registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-meeting-mondays-weekly-community-conversations-thankstomaddie-maddies-fund-2-2-2-2-3-6-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163553
CREATED:20241107T163905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T190620Z
UID:10004909-1732017600-1732021200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 11/19/24 - All Call: Exploring Promising Systems to Support People and Pets - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:At the next All Call on November 19\, we’ll explore how we can integrate public health models into our work. Rachel Rae Williams will lead us in discovering and applying promising systems designed to achieve health equity in order to design programming that prioritizes the well-being of people\, pets\, and the planet. \nAll levels of learners and leaders are welcome! \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nExplore the intersection of human and animal wellbeing\nParticipants will receive resources and instruction to design\, implement and expand sustainable programming to support people and pets\n\n \nAbout the All Call \nThe All Call is a twice-monthly\, California community call for animal well-being professionals that occurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. 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. \nThe 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. \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-1st-and-3rd-tuesdays-all-call-california-for-all-animals-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T125000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163553
CREATED:20241104T183636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T183636Z
UID:10005531-1732190400-1732193400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 11/21/24 - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection - Dog-Dog Matchmaking: Setting Adopters and Their Dogs Up for Success - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Conducting dog meets for adopters and their resident dogs can feel stressful and full of pressure. What if it doesn’t go well? How can I tell if they actually like each other? What do they do when they get home? \nAll of these questions and more will be answered during this session! From quick body language cues\, to tips and tricks for integration\, to having tough conversations – maybe the dog they chose isn’t a good fit! – Sam will guide you through the do’s and don’ts to help you get more comfortable and have more success in dog to dog matchmaking. \nGuest Speaker: Sam Wolfman\, Certified Professional Dog Trainer\, Animal Welfare League of Arlington \nRegister here: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration \nAbout Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection: \nJoin 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. Webcasts hosted by Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorist\, Dr. Sheila Segurson \nAll recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available on the Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection page in Maddie’s Pet Forum – https://maddies.fund/monthlybehaviorconnectionMPF \nWEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-11-21-24-maddies-monthly-behavior-connection-dog-dog-matchmaking-setting-adopters-and-their-dogs-up-for-success-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163553
CREATED:20241121T204412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T204412Z
UID:10005673-1732539600-1732543200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 11/25/24 - Kitten Level Data Webinar with Dr. Julie Levy and The Kitten Lady - Shelter Animals Count
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful session focused on “Kitten Level Data” with renowned experts Dr. Julie Levy and Hannah Shaw (The Kitten Lady). In this webinar\, we’ll explore the vital role of data in kitten care and shelter outcomes. Learn best practices for managing kitten intakes\, pathway planning\, and optimizing care\, from intake to adoption\, through data-driven approaches. \nDr. Levy will share her extensive knowledge on kitten health and shelter medicine\, while Hannah Shaw will provide real-world insights on fostering and community care. Together\, they will guide participants on how to collect\, interpret\, and apply data to improve outcomes for the most vulnerable animal population: kittens. \nWhether you’re a shelter professional\, rescue volunteer\, or foster caregiver\, this webinar will equip you with actionable strategies to elevate your kitten care programs using data. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from two of the most respected voices in animal welfare! Representatives from Shelter Animals Count and Hill’s Pet Nutrition will share the latest data and insights for kittens. \nThis webinar will be facilitated by Kristen Hassen with Outcomes for Pets and is hosted by Shelter Animals Count. Kitten Level Data is part of our Data Foundations Series\, powered by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelteranimalscount.org/event/kitten-level-data-webinar-with-dr-julie-levy-and-the-kitten-lady/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-11-25-24-kitten-level-data-webinar-with-dr-julie-levy-and-the-kitten-lady-shelter-animals-count/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163553
CREATED:20240322T230337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T193149Z
UID:10006008-1732795200-1732798800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - Fourth Thursdays - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWho 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. \nYou only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration \nCan’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting. \nAll 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 \nMaddie’s Fund does not share registration information. \nThe opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-fourth-thursdays-maddies-monthly-behavior-connection-maddies-fund/2024-11-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163553
CREATED:20241101T180333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T180333Z
UID:10005529-1732946400-1732982400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Conference - 11/30/24 to 12/1/24 - POUNCE 2024: A Virtual Cat Behavior Conference - IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Pounce! 2024\, our annual two-day virtual conference on all things feline!!  Pounce is the cat event of the year\, covering the most current research\, theory\, and practice in feline veterinary medicine\, behavior\, and training.  You won’t want to miss it! \nWhen:  Saturday\, November 30 – Sunday\, December 1\, 2024 \nWhere:  Pounce! 2024 is a virtual conference\, meaning you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own home with your cat curled on your lap! \nEducators:  Top researchers\, veterinarians\, behaviorists\, and trainers in the cat community\, including James Henderson\, Dr. Jennifer Summerfield\, Caroline Crevier-Chabot\, Joey Lusvardi\, Sandra Grossman\, Julie Posluns\, Jocelyn Strassel\, Beth Brown\, Samantha Bell\, and more! \nWho may benefit from this educational content:  Everyone who works with\, lives with\, and/or just can’t get enough of our feline friends!  If you want to learn how to work more effectively with this often-overlooked member of the household\, “Pounce” on this opportunity! \nPresentations and Q&A sessions will be recorded and available to you for a minimum of one year or as long as you have an active IAABC Foundation account (minimum of one purchase per year). \nWe are looking forward to having you all on Saturday\, November 30 – Sunday\, December 1\, 2024 for our 4th annual “Pounce!” cat conference! \nWEBSITE LINK: https://tinyurl.com/Pounce2024
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-conference-11-30-24-to-12-1-24-pounce-2024-a-virtual-cat-behavior-conference-iaabc-fee-applies/2024-11-30/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241201T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163553
CREATED:20241101T180333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T180333Z
UID:10005530-1733032800-1733068800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Conference - 11/30/24 to 12/1/24 - POUNCE 2024: A Virtual Cat Behavior Conference - IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Pounce! 2024\, our annual two-day virtual conference on all things feline!!  Pounce is the cat event of the year\, covering the most current research\, theory\, and practice in feline veterinary medicine\, behavior\, and training.  You won’t want to miss it! \nWhen:  Saturday\, November 30 – Sunday\, December 1\, 2024 \nWhere:  Pounce! 2024 is a virtual conference\, meaning you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own home with your cat curled on your lap! \nEducators:  Top researchers\, veterinarians\, behaviorists\, and trainers in the cat community\, including James Henderson\, Dr. Jennifer Summerfield\, Caroline Crevier-Chabot\, Joey Lusvardi\, Sandra Grossman\, Julie Posluns\, Jocelyn Strassel\, Beth Brown\, Samantha Bell\, and more! \nWho may benefit from this educational content:  Everyone who works with\, lives with\, and/or just can’t get enough of our feline friends!  If you want to learn how to work more effectively with this often-overlooked member of the household\, “Pounce” on this opportunity! \nPresentations and Q&A sessions will be recorded and available to you for a minimum of one year or as long as you have an active IAABC Foundation account (minimum of one purchase per year). \nWe are looking forward to having you all on Saturday\, November 30 – Sunday\, December 1\, 2024 for our 4th annual “Pounce!” cat conference! \nWEBSITE LINK: https://tinyurl.com/Pounce2024
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-conference-11-30-24-to-12-1-24-pounce-2024-a-virtual-cat-behavior-conference-iaabc-fee-applies/2024-12-01/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163553
CREATED:20241121T203348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T234950Z
UID:10004969-1733227200-1733230800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 12/3/24 - All Call: Fighting Hunger with Pet Food Pantries and Community Collaboration - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:At 12 p.m. PT on December 3\, join Jorge Delgado and Cel Jimenez from the Humane Society of Sonoma County for our last All Call of the year. They will discuss their Community Action Team initiatives\, including how they sustain their pet food pantry\, engage human services agencies\, and more! \nPet food pantries are becoming part of animal shelter community programming to prevent animal surrenders and help people in need feed their pet companions. Although these pantries provide much-needed relief for the community\, sustaining them long-term is challenging and stressful due to the lack of support from hunger relief organizations like food banks. It is time to raise awareness regarding pets’ food insecurity and advocate for our pet’s guardians in need. Please join us to discuss strategies to build a sustainable pet food pantry and how to create support among food banks and pet food pantries to fight hunger in our communities. \nAbout the All Call \nThe All Call is a twice-monthly\, California community call for animal well-being professionals that occurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. 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. \nThe 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. \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-1st-and-3rd-tuesdays-all-call-california-for-all-animals-2-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241206
DTSTAMP:20260403T163553
CREATED:20241118T190842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T011019Z
UID:10005561-1733356800-1733443199@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course - Application deadline 12/5/24 - Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Winter 2025 Session - UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take your career in animal sheltering to the next level? 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. \nThrough engaging online courses\, you’ll gain expertise in: \n\nBest practices to reduce animal stress.\nFoundational animal care and medical care to enhance your skills.\nBehavior\, training\, and enrichment for healthier\, happier animals.\nPopulation management to optimize shelter resources.\nDaily care best practices that streamline your workflow and maximize impact.\n\nWhether 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. \nWhy Become Certified? \n\nAdvance your career with professional credentials.\nLearn practical\, actionable skills to improve daily operations.\nGain confidence in providing high-quality care for every animal.\n\nApplications are being accepted for the Winter 2025 session starting 1/6/25! Start learning today and become part of the growing movement to transform animal sheltering.  \nAPPLICATION DEADLINE: 12/5/24. \nCertification is currently free\, #ThanksToMaddie! \nThis 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. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://tinyurl.com/SCS-General
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-application-deadline-12-5-24-shelter-care-specialist-certification-program-winter-2025-session-uc-davis-ksmp-shelter-learniverse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163553
CREATED:20241021T195156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T195156Z
UID:10005524-1733396400-1733400000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/5/24 - Essential Messaging for Work in Animal Care & Well-being - Life of Riley
DESCRIPTION:Stories and messages are powerful\, and we need new ones now more than ever in our work for companion animals and people. \nSpeaker: Hanna Lentz\, Executive Director\, Supporting People and Animal Relationships for Change \nWEBSITE LINK: https://lor.dog/webinars/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-5-24-essential-messaging-for-work-in-animal-care-well-being-life-of-riley/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163553
CREATED:20241118T212331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T212331Z
UID:10005564-1733403600-1733407200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event – 12/5/24 – Live from the Ranch: Ken Ramirez and Melissa Taylor  – Karen Pryor Academy
DESCRIPTION:Join Ken Ramirez and Melissa Taylor on the next episode! \nWEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-12-5-24-live-from-the-ranch-ken-ramirez-and-melissa-taylor-karen-pryor-academy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163553
CREATED:20241028T190446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T190446Z
UID:10005528-1733569200-1733578200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event – 12/7/24 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors\, preparations for trapping\, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once)\, feeding\, providing winter shelter\, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format\, extensive handouts\, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond\, executive director\, and Bryan Kortis\, national programs director. \nSession duration is 2.5 hours\, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session. \nThis course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/ \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-dec-2024/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-12-7-24-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-community-cats-podcast-small-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Training
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SUMMARY:Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWho Should Join?\nExecutive 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. \nWin Ca$h for Attending!\nEach month\, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10\,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. \nRegister Today\nJoin 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 May 2024 or are new to these meetings\, please use this link to register:\nhttps://maddies.fund/CommunityConvoRegistration2024  \nAll calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations \nPlease note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/CommunityConvo2024Registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-meeting-mondays-weekly-community-conversations-thankstomaddie-maddies-fund-2-2-2-2-3-6-2-2/2024-12-09/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/9/25 - 2025: Overcoming Sheltering Setbacks - HASS
DESCRIPTION:In an environment where overcrowded kennels\, limited funding and people in need of pet support services unlike ever before are the norm\, HASS is inviting you to be a part of the solution to issues like these 2025! In this webinar\, Lee Ann Shenefiel\, program director for the Hays County Pet Resource Center\, will share proven research\, programming and free resources for your organization to unite with HASS in changing animal welfare industry setbacks to successes. \nFor our new monthly webinar series built for shelter staff or volunteers of all titles\, HASS will offer the opportunity to not only attend a live event\, but join optional office hours with the keynote speaker for a  continued discussion or problem solving session regarding the webinar topic. \nThose who register for the live event will also receive information on registering for the office hours as well\, and we encourage you to share the link directly with your staff! \nWEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7417355808066/WN_fBbC4puzTdypbsJdZBZoZw#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-9-25-2025-overcoming-sheltering-setbacks-hass/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/10/24 - Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease: Standardizing Protocols for Vaccination and Treatment - Fear Free
DESCRIPTION:Variations in vaccination protocols against pathogens that cause canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD) can leave dogs vulnerable to infection. Understanding when to recommend non-core vaccines\, such as Bordetella and canine influenza\, as part of a dog’s core vaccine protocol is critical for comprehensive protection. \nJoin us tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET with Dr. Carol Reinero\, DVM\, DACVIM (SAIM)\, PhD\, FFCP-V\, to discuss vaccination and treatment protocols for CIRD\, including risk assessment and vaccination route. \nDuring this webinar\, we will cover: \n\nThe differences in core and non-core vaccines for dogs based on the 2022 AAHA guidelines\nEpidemiologic data showing differences in non-core vaccine use even in similar geographic regions\, using vaccines against Bordetella and influenza as examples\nThe clinical manifestations of canine infectious respiratory disease complex and how they are treated\n\nJoin us for this free webinar! This webinar will be recorded and is RACE-approved for 1 CE Hour. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4764570/58E57B8408D716885ABFB9A45BC67367
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-10-24-canine-infectious-respiratory-disease-standardizing-protocols-for-vaccination-and-treatment-fear-free/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241210T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/10/24 -  Collaboration: The Secret Ingredient to Housing People and Pets in Crisis - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:We get it\, the thought of creating and sustaining a pet housing program for the pets of people in crisis can feel a little daunting sometimes. But we’ve got the secret (or maybe not-so-secret!) ingredient that you’ll need to create an effective program that will stand the test of time – collaboration! That’s right\, you don’t need to be the expert in everything! \nWhether you’re from the animal services or the human services world\, the key ingredient to your success is building community partnerships. In this presentation\, we’ll walk you through some of the basics of why\, how\, and what to do when building your collaborative partnerships! \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/collaboration-the-secret-ingredient-to-housing-people-and-pets-in-crisis/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-10-24-collaboration-the-secret-ingredient-to-housing-people-and-pets-in-crisis-naca-justice-clearinghouse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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