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SUMMARY:Online Training - Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop Presented by Dr. Rachel Geller - Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Are you deeply committed to ensuring that cats remain in their cherished homes? Step into the role of a certified Surrender Prevention Specialist and become a catalyst for positive change in the lives of our feline friends. Join us on March 13th for an illuminating workshop led by the esteemed Dr. Rachel Geller. \nEvent Details: 📅 Date: March 13 🕒 Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EST 📍 Location: Virtual\, register here \nAs a Surrender Prevention Specialist\, you hold the power to bridge the gap between a cat losing its home and maintaining a joyful bond with its owner. In this workshop\, Dr. Rachel Geller will explore the art of surrender prevention\, drawing from real-life scenarios with proven outcomes. Uncover the effectiveness of surrender prevention strategies and your pivotal role in nurturing harmonious relationships between cats and their caregivers. \n#ThanksToMaddie\, scholarship opportunities are available! If you or someone you know would benefit from a complimentary registration\, please complete the form here. \nKey Topics Explored: \n\nGrasping the concept and significance of surrender prevention\nCultivating empathy towards cat owners and addressing their constraints (financial\, time\, patience)\nReal-world success stories of surrender prevention methodologies\nSpotlight on the three primary reasons for surrender: litter box issues\, inappropriate scratching\, and intercat aggression\nInteractive sessions\, comprehensive handouts\, and video demonstrations of effective techniques Upon successful completion of the workshop and a brief assessment\, participants will receive a Surrender Prevention Certification. Furthermore\, scholarships are still accessible for those eager to contribute to the welfare of cats in need.\n\nUnable to attend on March 13? No problem! The workshop will be offered three times in 2024\, providing ample opportunities to refine your expertise and understanding. \n📚 Be a Part of Something Pawsitively Impactful! 📚 Join Dr. Rachel Geller and fellow cat enthusiasts on January 17th for an enlightening and empowering Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop. Let’s collaborate to preserve the sanctity of feline homes and fortify the bond between cats and their caregivers. \nFor additional information\, to secure your spot\, or inquire about scholarships\, please visit https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/surrender-prevention-certification-workshop-mar-2024/ \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/surrender-prevention-certification-workshop-mar-2024/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-training-surrender-prevention-certification-workshop-presented-by-dr-rachel-geller-community-cats-podcast-small-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Training
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SUMMARY:Webinar – 3/14/24 – Stranger Danger! Advocating for and Advancing Your Human-Reactive Dogs – Dogs Playing for Life (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:At DPFL’s Stranger Danger webinar\, you will learn how to work with dogs that are wary of strangers by building their confidence and helping them to develop the skills 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! \nThis webinar will demonstrate:\n— 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\n— Comprehensive Tool Selection: determining what tool will best support the dog while keeping the handler and others safe during the learning process\n— Principles vs. Methods: determining what approach will teach the dog as efficiently and effectively as possible\n— 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 \nCome 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. \nThis is a 2-hour presentation followed by a 30 min Q&A session. This webinar costs $20 and you will receive the recording the next day. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z84y1ScFTSSpwJVjFPSd5w#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-14-24-stranger-danger-advocating-for-and-advancing-your-human-reactive-dogs-dogs-playing-for-life-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240314T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/14/24 - Maddie's Insights - Increasing Engagement in Kitten Fostering Programs: Lessons Learned from High Kitten Intake Zip Codes in Los Angeles County - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Maddie’s Insights are a series of webinars about the latest research in animal well-being and how you can use the findings in your shelter and community. \nJoin us on on Thursday\, March 14\, 2024 at 12noon Pacific / 3pm Eastern when Debra Olmedo and Greg Miller of the ASPCA will provide an overview of recent research aimed at identifying ways to increase awareness and engagement in kitten fostering programs among residents of areas with high intake of kittens to animal shelters. They will discuss the project methodology\, what they learned about awareness\, interest\, and concerns related to fostering\, and what opportunities this research highlighted for increasing fostering program engagement. \n\nRegistration link https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts \nLearning Objectives: \n\nWhat are the experiences with fostering kittens and actions taken for cats by residents living in high kitten intake zip codes in Los Angeles County?\nHow do barriers to participating in kitten fostering programs potentially differ for residents in these areas of LA County?\nWhat are the potential benefits of developing and implementing community-informed strategies?\nWhat are some strategies to increase awareness and engagement in kitten fostering program among residents of high kitten intake areas?\n\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 submitted for approval for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-14-24-maddies-insights-increasing-engagement-in-kitten-fostering-programs-lessons-learned-from-high-kitten-intake-zip-codes-in-los-angeles-county-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/14/24 - Surviving a High Profile Case: Living under Scrutiny and Not Jeopardizing the Case - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will cover how to effectively do an animal case with public scrutiny and press interest.  Animal cases garner a lot of press and sometimes the press coverage has implications for your case. \nThis webinar will offer tips on how to handle living under scrutiny and making sure your case is not jeopardized by it.  We will discuss jury voir dire\, opening and closing statements\, and witness preparation with these considerations in mind. \nThis 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. \nPresenter: \nMichelle Welch is a Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Virginia Attorney General’s Office and the Director of the Animal Law Unit at the Attorney General’s Office.  She is charged with taking all animal law questions in Virginia.  She is called on by agencies all over the Commonwealth to act as a special prosecutor in animal cruelty and animal fighting cases.  She frequently gives advice to local law enforcement authorities and prosecutors all over Virginia\, across the nation\, and internationally.  She also trains prosecutors\, animal control\, and law enforcement officers on the state of Virginia animal law.  She is a board member of the Virginia Animal Fighting Taskforce.  Ms. Welch serves as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia to aid in animal fighting and animal crime prosecutions. \nShe is a senior faculty member for the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA).  She is the Chair of the Animal Law Curriculum Advisory Committee for the APA.  She serves as adjunct faculty for Animal Law at the University of Richmond Law School and William & Mary Law School.  She has testified before a Congressional Caucus examining the enforcement of animal laws and the cooperation between state and federal partners. She has trained other countries on animal crime\, including Greece\, the United Kingdom\, and Spain and she has advised on animal criminal cases in Columbia and Belgium. \nShe has received many honors for her work on behalf of animals.  In 2022\, she received the Ellen Glasgow Award for Humane Service from the Richmond SPCA for her work on behalf of abused animals.  In 2020\, she received the Humane Law Enforcement Award from HSUS for the seizure of zoo animals from a neglectful zoo (one of the first times in twenty years that law enforcement has intervened on behalf of zoo animals).  In 2019\, HSUS gave her and her Unit the Humane Law Enforcement Award for bringing to justice wildlife trafficker\, resulting in the closing of 5 fox pens.  In 2018\, the Norfolk SPCA honored her with The Thomas M. Ammons III Animal Welfare Award.  In 2014\, she was named Prosecutor of the Year by the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys.   In 2013\, she was named one of the Top 10 Animal Defenders in the Nation by Animal Legal Defense Fund.  She was presented with the Albert Schweitzer Medal for her work on behalf of the animals in 2012 by the Animal Welfare Institute. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/surviving-a-high-profile-case-living-under-scrutiny-and-not-jeopardizing-the-case/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-14-24-surviving-a-high-profile-case-living-under-scrutiny-and-not-jeopardizing-the-case-naca-justice-clearinghouse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240314T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/14/24 - Breaking Down Barriers: Insights into the HASS Competitive Pet Placement Project - HASS
DESCRIPTION:Over the last several months\, HASS collaborated with a selection of HASS pilot shelters to identify any lingering shelter operation barriers to positive adoption outcomes as part of a formal Competitive Pet Placement (CPP) project. CPP is an initiative supported by PetSmart Charities that aims to make sure animal shelters are not making it harder for people to adopt and foster than it should be—and to make it easier for pets to get into homes. Join Kate McHugh-Westfall\, Embedded Data and Implementation Coordinator\, for an overview of this impactful project\, including how preliminary foot traffic data informed barrier-busting solutions. Additionally\, Regan Goins\, Outcomes Manager for Cincinnati Animal CARE\, and Jairus Hubbard\, Adoptions Supervisor for LifeLine Dekalb County Animal Services\, will join to share their experience and the impact of the Competitive Pet Placement project on their organizations. Vincent Medley\, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services\, will moderate. \nRegister below and join us live on Thursday\, March 14 at 5 p.m. CT. After the live event\, a recording will be distributed to all registrants within 3 business days. Thank you to PetSmart Charities for supporting the Competitive Pet Placement project. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7816739797796/WN__w1sPUHCSzW-zV33v6Qf4w#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-14-24-breaking-down-barriers-insights-into-the-hass-competitive-pet-placement-project-hass/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T120000
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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/2024-03-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Online Course – Starts 3/18/24 –  Introduction to Shelter Medicine – VIN (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Course Information:\nWhy is my local animal shelter vaccinating puppies so many times? Why are they spaying these kittens so young? Why aren’t my usual treatments working for upper respiratory infections in adopted kittens? \nPerhaps you’re a private practitioner seeing pets recently adopted from the local shelter. Maybe you’re interested in helping at that shelter. Or perhaps you’ve taken a new position and are new to shelter medicine. Maybe it’s time for a change and you’re considering getting involved in animal welfare. If you’re interested in learning more about the basics of shelter medicine to better support your local shelter and your clients\, this course is for you! \nLearning Objectives: Upon completion of the course\, the participant should be able to \n\ndescribe a comprehensive preventive medicine approach\, including an intake protocol for dogs and cats entering animal shelters.\ndescribe how vaccination strategies in shelters differ from private practice.\ndiscuss the pros and cons of FeLV/FIV screening in shelters.\ndiscuss which disinfectant classes are recommended for use in animal shelters and how efficacy against various pathogens differs.\ndescribe the use of trained support staff to effectively and efficiently provide care for all pets entering the shelter.\ndiscuss the management of common shelter diseases including:\n\nFeline upper respiratory tract disease\nCanine infectious respiratory disease\nCanine parvovirus and feline panleukopenia\nCanine distemper virus\nDermatophytosis\n\n\ndiscuss strategies to reduce kennel stress and common behavior challenges in shelter-housed dogs\, including pharmaceutical interventions\, environmental management\, and behavior modification.\ndiscuss balancing disease risk with the enrichment benefits of conspecific play (playgroups) in shelter-housed dogs.\n\nLevel and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists actively interested in shelter medicine.\nCredit Approval: This course is approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE 20-1139748) \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vin.com/ce/SHEL103-0324.htm
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-3-18-24-introduction-to-shelter-medicine-vin-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240318T110000
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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. \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://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-meeting-mondays-weekly-community-conversations-thankstomaddie-maddies-fund-2-2-2-2/2024-03-18/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T131500
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/19/24 - Maximizing Your Reuniting and Re-nesting Strategies for Wildlife - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:Are you maximizing the ability of your agency to respond to calls about birds and squirrels that have fallen out of nests\, very young raccoons seen without mom\, or fawns and baby rabbits alone in fields or backyards? \nThis webinar will help you assess reuniting and renesting opportunities and achieve the best outcome for these animals. Learn how to know when intervention is necessary and focus on strategies that increase opportunities to reunite dependent young with their wild parent(s)\, including recognizing when community members can help and how to best facilitate that as an organization. \nThis 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. \nPresenter\nJohn Griffin is the Senior Director of Urban Wildlife Programs for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). John oversees field and policy programs focused on implementing humane and effective approaches to resolving wildlife conflicts across the country. This work includes consulting with—and providing trainings and resources for—animal care and control professionals\, law enforcement\, wildlife responders and state and municipal agencies. John also assists with field programs requiring capture and chemical immobilization as well as disaster response and wildlife rescue. For nine years\, he ran the HSUS’ Humane Wildlife Services program\, which provided eviction and exclusion services. From 2015-2016 John was part of a National Geographic Expedition team exploring raccoon behavior in urban areas \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/maximizing-your-reuniting-and-re-nesting-strategies-for-wildlife/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-19-24-maximizing-your-reuniting-and-re-nesting-strategies-for-wildlife-naca-justice-clearinghouse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142714
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 3/20/24 - Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition Day 1 - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Camp Maddie is back with its second offering! Join us on March 20th and April 3rd from 9 am-1 pm PT (12 pm-4 pm ET) for a focus on dog behavior. The free\, virtual event will consist of two half-days that will include presentations\, short videos and Q&A sessions. At Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition\, we’ll talk about determining which dogs are safe to rehome\, keeping dogs happy and healthy while in your care\, and finding them homes. \nHear from a wonderful lineup of speakers including Dr. Chris Pachel\, Dr. Wailani Sung\, Mike Shikashio\, Bobbie Bhambree\, Ferdi Yau\, and more! \nWho should attend? This event is perfect for those involved in animal shelters and foster-based organizations\, dog trainers\, behaviorists\, foster caregivers\, and veterinarians. \nPost Event Workshops: At the end of each event\, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for a series of follow-up workshops\, diving deeper into some of the presentation topics with our esteemed speakers. \nContinued Education Credits: Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition participants will be eligible for up to 8 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) and National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA)continued education credit hours. \nCome make new friends and unleash your organization’s potential\, one dog at a time. \nRegister once for both days: \n\nWednesday\, March 20\, 2024: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Pacific (12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern)\nWednesday\, April 3\, 2024: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Pacific (12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern)\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/CampMaddieBehaviorRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-3-20-24-camp-maddie-behavior-edition-day-1-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/21/24 - Community-based Animal Protection - Life of Riley
DESCRIPTION:We recognize that puppy mill rescues and advocacy groups are already skilled in the direct rescue and care of animals\, as well as in passing legislation\, pursuing litigation and the prosecution of animal crimes\, and other legal techniques to protect the welfare of breeding dogs. This webinar series aims to complement existing skills\, resources\, and knowledge by introducing new perspectives\, research and advocacy tools from other social justice movements\, and discussing how learnings from different sectors might inform efforts to end puppy mills and other forms of animal cruelty. \nSpeakers: \nFrom Humane Action Pittsburgh (HAP) \n\nNatalie Ahwesh\, Executive Director\nShannon Dickerson\, Director of Operations\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcOGrrj4iGdLHR4WV8hkZnKdQwoXk_Gh3#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-21-24-community-based-animal-protection-life-of-riley/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T190000
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UID:10005125-1711044000-1711047600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/21/24 - Read The Room: Awareness and Development of Context Cues - FDSA (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Context cues are stimuli in the environment- sights\, sounds\, smells and even social cues- that influence behavior and memory. Dogs are incredibly good at picking up on all sorts of context cues- it feels like they learn in pictures\, where all parts of the environment are built right into what we are teaching. This is why it’s often said that dogs aren’t naturally very good at generalizing behaviors. To your dog\, the behavior is part of that very specific snapshot\, where it was learned! \nIn some situations\, we actively train our dogs to ignore context cues. And we have to work pretty hard at this! For example\, we generalize obedience cues in many different settings\, with different handler positions and postures\, and unusual distractions- so that our dog truly understands that our handler cues- like sit\, down\, stand and heel- are relevant\, no matter what else is going on. No matter the context. \nBut in other situations\, it is helpful if our dogs can learn to read the room: to examine the entire context and draw conclusions about suitable default behaviors for that setting. To ease into the most suitable arousal state simply because they know what is expected in that circumstance. And to do this by just recognizing the picture\, rather than requiring handler cues or micromanaging. Default behaviors in certain contexts don’t just happen by magic though- well\, at least not the desirable ones. If we don’t plan appropriately\, it frequently happens that our dogs attach too much excitement\, arousal\, or animation to situations where\, long term\, we’d prefer they were a little calmer! We need to be a little bit strategic\, looking at our training scenarios from the same viewpoint as our dogs\, to ensure that the end goal emotional state and behaviors we are shaping in that context will best serve us and our dogs. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll examine how expectations drive emotions\, and how emotions drive behavior… and how crafting your dog’s expectations in specific contexts helps to build consistent appropriate emotional states and desirable behavior in similar situations in the future. We’ll look at how you can incorporate building context cues with a new puppy early on\, so that while you are socializing and developing foundation skills\, you’re also building valuable expectations in key environments that help\, rather than harm\, future goals. We’ll also discuss re-training for dogs who have already developed undesirable behaviors in certain contexts\, and you’ll get tips about avoiding some of the most commonly poisoned context cues too! This webinar will help you learn to perceive the world ‘in pictures’ and give you the ability to appreciate all the ways you can anticipate your dog’s behavior based on their environment and their past experiences in similar situations. As a result\, your dog will be better prepared to read the room! \nThis webinar is for you if your dog exhibits any of the following: \n\nStruggles to settle in situations which should invite relaxing\nTends to be overexcited for vet visits\, grooming\, or even waiting their turn in class or at trials\nAttempts to greet everyone they meet with excessive\, overly friendly enthusiasm\nPesters you relentlessly while you are working\, working out\, or otherwise occupied\nWhines\, barks\, or scratches in their crate or ex-pen in anticipation of release or due to FOMO\nHas an inappropriate or undesirable behavior or arousal level in any routine situation\n\nThis webinar is also for you if you have a new puppy and want to avoid any of the above without sacrificing their socialization. \nPresented by Erin Lynes  \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-21-24-read-the-room-awareness-and-development-of-context-cues-fdsa-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240323T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240323T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142714
CREATED:20240220T184311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T184311Z
UID:10005071-1711191600-1711200600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/23/24 - Trapper’s Tips and Tricks - Community Cats Podcast and Neighborhood Cats
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to enhance your trapping skills and outsmart even the cleverest of feral cats? Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to learn from the experts at Neighborhood Cats\, drawing from over 20 years of invaluable experience. \nDiscover ingenious techniques\, including using Spam as bait\, implementing clear rear doors\, wrapping traps with green garden netting\, and even training cats to enter traps! Whether you’re a seasoned trapper or just starting\, there’s something here for everyone to elevate your trapping success. \nSecure your spot today and unlock the secrets to effective feral cat management! \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/trappers-tips-and-tricks-presented-by-neighborhood-cats-march-2024/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-23-24-trappers-tips-and-tricks-community-cats-podcast-and-neighborhood-cats/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142714
CREATED:20240304T192757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T192757Z
UID:10005103-1711357200-1711366200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/25/24 - For Dog's sake\, can you stop that? Canine-Friendly Body Language Improvements for Humans - Dogs Playing for Life (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Dogs are resilient and oh-so-forgiving! These qualities make them endearing as companions\, along with their ability to love unconditionally. So\, why do some dogs struggle to understand us when we are offering affection or when we want to help them\, not harm them? In this session\, we will focus on the HUMAN handling that contributes to unwanted behavior\, even “aggression”. Get ready to rethink your approach as we reveal the common and widely accepted and taught handling errors that set dogs up for failure. Through extensive video examples\, we will demonstrate alternative handling techniques that help dogs to trust and thrive! \nThis webinar will demonstrate: \n– Examples of handling that causes negative behavior compared to handling that promotes  desired behavior \n– Demonstration of handling that induces trust and learning with dogs that are too afraid to respond initially to food rewards or affection \n– Comprehensive discussion around the correct use of pressure and release and why this is a critical skill for shelter canine handlers to master to save more dogs \nThis is a 2-hour presentation followed by a 30 min Q&A session. This webinar costs $20 and you will receive the recording the next day. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-25-24-for-dogs-sake-can-you-stop-that-canine-friendly-body-language-improvements-for-humans-dogs-playing-for-life-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142714
CREATED:20240109T235107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T163849Z
UID:10003118-1711364400-1711368000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research\, discuss uncomfortable topics\, connect with peers in the industry\, and more\, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond. \nWho Should Join?\nExecutive directors\, animal well-being leaders\, shelter workers\, pet support professionals\, volunteers\, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond. \nWin Ca$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. \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://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-meeting-mondays-weekly-community-conversations-thankstomaddie-maddies-fund-2-2-2-2/2024-03-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240327
DTSTAMP:20260403T142714
CREATED:20240102T201312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T201312Z
UID:10004876-1711411200-1711497599@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Conference - 3/26/24 to 3/28/24 - My Dog Is My Home Conference 2024: Together We Thrive - My Dog Is My Home (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for My Dog Is My Home’s Co-Sheltering Conference 2024: Together We Thrive. This year’s conference aims to create a virtual space where advocates\, providers\, policy makers\, and people with lived experience can work hand in hand to redefine the landscape of care and transform pathways to housing for people and animals together. \nBe a part of the powerful movement driving systemic shifts to support the human-animal bond in homeless services. \n*Scholarships are available #ThanksToMaddie. Please complete this form to apply for financial assistance. The scholarship application portal will close on March 22\, 2024 at 9pm Eastern Time. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2024-cosheltering-conference
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-conference-3-26-24-to-3-28-24-my-dog-is-my-home-conference-2024-together-we-thrive-my-dog-is-my-home-fee-applies/2024-03-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTSTAMP:20260403T142714
CREATED:20240102T201312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T201312Z
UID:10004877-1711526400-1711558800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Conference - 3/26/24 to 3/28/24 - My Dog Is My Home Conference 2024: Together We Thrive - My Dog Is My Home (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for My Dog Is My Home’s Co-Sheltering Conference 2024: Together We Thrive. This year’s conference aims to create a virtual space where advocates\, providers\, policy makers\, and people with lived experience can work hand in hand to redefine the landscape of care and transform pathways to housing for people and animals together. \nBe a part of the powerful movement driving systemic shifts to support the human-animal bond in homeless services. \n*Scholarships are available #ThanksToMaddie. Please complete this form to apply for financial assistance. The scholarship application portal will close on March 22\, 2024 at 9pm Eastern Time. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2024-cosheltering-conference
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-conference-3-26-24-to-3-28-24-my-dog-is-my-home-conference-2024-together-we-thrive-my-dog-is-my-home-fee-applies/2024-03-27/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240327T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142714
CREATED:20240322T212113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T212113Z
UID:10005127-1711555200-1711558800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/27/24 - Kitten 101: A Veterinarian’s Perspective - The National Kitten Coalition
DESCRIPTION:The accessibility to individuals willing to foster kittens is crucial to their survival\, but fostering kittens\, especially neonatal kittens\, can seem daunting to community members or even seasoned fosters. This presentation will touch on many aspects of kitten care: recommended supplies\, the importance of quarantine\, determining kitten age and gender\, neonatal kitten care\, age-appropriate nutrition\, and preventative care\, as well as common medical ailments that may be encountered while fostering. \nGiven that the speaker has the dual perspectives of being a veterinarian and a neonatal kitten foster\, the hope is that whether the listener is a community member\, affiliated with a rescue organization\, manages a foster program\, or is a member of the shelter or veterinary communities\, this Kitten 101 lecture will provide useful insights and ultimately help save more kittens. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2417109683242/WN_w7woqcCPQZ-Ppb1S-ZzRqg
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-27-24-kitten-101-a-veterinarians-perspective-the-national-kitten-coalition/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="The National Kitten Coalition":MAILTO:webevents@kittencoalition.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DTSTAMP:20260403T142714
CREATED:20240102T201312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T201312Z
UID:10004878-1711612800-1711645200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Conference - 3/26/24 to 3/28/24 - My Dog Is My Home Conference 2024: Together We Thrive - My Dog Is My Home (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for My Dog Is My Home’s Co-Sheltering Conference 2024: Together We Thrive. This year’s conference aims to create a virtual space where advocates\, providers\, policy makers\, and people with lived experience can work hand in hand to redefine the landscape of care and transform pathways to housing for people and animals together. \nBe a part of the powerful movement driving systemic shifts to support the human-animal bond in homeless services. \n*Scholarships are available #ThanksToMaddie. Please complete this form to apply for financial assistance. The scholarship application portal will close on March 22\, 2024 at 9pm Eastern Time. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2024-cosheltering-conference
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-conference-3-26-24-to-3-28-24-my-dog-is-my-home-conference-2024-together-we-thrive-my-dog-is-my-home-fee-applies/2024-03-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142714
CREATED:20240304T183155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T183155Z
UID:10005098-1711620000-1711623600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/28/24 - Rescue Organization Essentials: California Laws\, Resources\, and More! - CalAnimals
DESCRIPTION:CalAnimals deeply appreciates the incredibly important work of rescue organizations throughout California. As adoption partners to shelters statewide\, your success matters. Please join us for this important webinar to learn about state laws that affect your work\, get the scoop on what’s happening with respect to insurance for rescues\, and explore ideas that will help us get more pets into loving homes. We’ve compiled additional resources and training to assist you. Don’t miss out! \n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-C5qQMgKSwaHtjlViw80eA#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-28-24-rescue-organization-essentials-california-laws-resources-and-more-calanimals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142714
CREATED:20240212T230609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T230609Z
UID:10005070-1711620000-1711625400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/28/24 - The Power of Pets: How Pet-friendly Domestic Violence Shelters Aid Healing\, Build Morale\, and Support Fundraising - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:What happens when we support people in crisis and their pets? Join this interactive discussion to learn how creating a pet housing program not only removes a significant barrier to service\, but also provides tremendous support in the healing process for people in crisis. You don’t have to be an animal lover to see how including pets in programming can have a powerful effect on everyone involved – from pets\, to pet parents\, to staff. \nThis will be an engaging discussion that requires only an open mind and the willingness to shift your lens. Attendees will leave feeling energized and ready to take on the next steps to creating a pet housing program! \nNACP and D-SAACP Advocates can earn 1 CEU by attending this webinar through the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP)® and the DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP). Founded in 1975\, the National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA) is dedicated to the professionalization\, leadership and future of the victim advocacy field. To learn more about NOVA\, visit trynova.org. \nThis 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. \nPresenter: Katie Campbell is the Director of Collaboration and Outreach for RedRover\, with more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit world. She has worked with diverse communities across racial\, ethnic\, and economic lines in positions ranging from front-line service to management roles. This has included working closely with survivors of domestic violence\, as well as other individuals at risk\, and with many nonprofits serving these communities. \nKatie is a firm believer that more can be accomplished when organizations work together and with the community\, rather than in silos. With this foundation\, she provides training and assistance on how to create and sustain community-based pet programs\, which includes the importance of recognizing pets in domestic violence\, the power of collaboration\, and the potential role of pet programs in fundraising. \nIn partnership with Greater Good Charities’ Rescue Rebuild program\, Katie created and spearheads the Don’t Forget the Pets collaborative project. The project aims to support and connect representatives from animal welfare organizations and human services organizations to create pet housing programs to support people and pets in crisis. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/the-power-of-pets-how-pet-friendly-domestic-violence-shelters-aid-healing-build-morale-and-support-fundraising/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-28-24-the-power-of-pets-how-pet-friendly-domestic-violence-shelters-aid-healing-build-morale-and-support-fundraising-naca-justice-clearinghouse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142714
CREATED:20240325T182612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T182612Z
UID:10005194-1711623600-1711627200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/28/24 - Marketing for Community Connection: Words Matter - HeArts Speak
DESCRIPTION:An organization’s voice\, tone and language are foundational components of marketing and communications\, and ultimately can help shape how your community receives your messages. Even more critically\, words and language influence how your audience perceives your organization and services well into the future. \nIn a highly specialized field like animal services\, it’s easy to get drawn into “insider-speak” or forget that most community members\, despite owning or interacting with pets\, aren’t familiar with our particular jargon and terminology. Whether writing an adoption bio\, a social post\, or a flyer\, the language choices you make can change the trajectory of your message and dictate the relationship you have with the public. \nThis webinar looks at how our marketing efforts — from our social media posts to our signage — can welcome more community members to our mission through the words we choose and the consideration we give to our audience. \nSpeaker: Caitlin Quinn\, Board member of HeARTs Speak\, Adjunct Professor at the University of Florida\nCaitlin is passionate about working with animal services organizations to reimagine the way they tell their stories and connect with the community. She has served in the animal welfare field since 2008\, most recently spending eight years as the director of operations at HeARTs Speak\, where she now volunteers as a board member and subject matter expert.Caitlin now teaches shelter marketing for the University of Florida Master’s in Shelter Medicine program and works as a freelance creative consultant and educator. Caitlin lives in the Hudson Valley\, NY with her husband and a petite\, somewhat-sassy\, and definitely adorable\, brindle dog named Sally. \nAbout HeARTs Speak: HeARTs Speak is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that unites art and advocacy to increase the visibility of shelter animals. We’re dedicated to changing the way the world sees shelter animals through programs that leverage creativity and collaboration to ensure more animals are Seen and Saved. \nLearn more: https://heartsspeak.org/our-mission/ \nWEBSITE LINK:  http://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0BSMIM15TUaLE6Tmi8rF6Q
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-28-24-marketing-for-community-connection-words-matter-hearts-speak/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142714
CREATED:20240304T184020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T184020Z
UID:10005099-1711627200-1711630800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/28/24 - Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Changing How We Talk About Behavior Dogs and Cats - ASPCAPro
DESCRIPTION:How we talk about the pets in our care matters. Whether counseling an adopter about the sassy cat they are interested in or talking with staff about the reactive behavior they observed in a new dog\, the words we use will affect the pathway for that animal. Join our panel of experts as they dig into the issue of how we talk and think about some of our more challenging shelter animals. Panelists will share examples and tools with attendees that can be implemented quickly into daily operations. \nTakeaways \n\nThe importance of using objective behavior language.\nTips and tools to develop standardization in behavior language across an organization.\n\nSuited For \nAnimal behavior and shelter professionals and volunteers. \nPresenters\nDr. Miranda K. Workman\, Ph.D.\, Shelter Behavior Training Liaison\, ASPCA\nJames Pumphrey\, Executive Director Wenatchee Valley Humane Society\nKara Montalbano\, Director of Marketing & Community Relations\, Potter League for Animals \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/shelter-behavior-roundtable-changing-how-we-talk-about-behavior-dogs-and-cats
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-28-24-shelter-behavior-roundtable-changing-how-we-talk-about-behavior-dogs-and-cats-aspcapro/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142714
CREATED:20240322T230337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T193149Z
UID:10005131-1711627200-1711630800@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/2024-03-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142714
CREATED:20240318T172347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T172347Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/28/24 - Exploring the HASS Playbook: Strategies for  Supporting People and Pets - HASS
DESCRIPTION:Heard about the HASS Playbook\, but not sure how it can support your own community? The HASS Playbook is a complete collection of best practices and how-to guides created for animal welfare organizations to implement programs rooted within the HASS mission and four HASS pathways. In it\, you’ll find innovative opportunities to rise above sheltering system challenges and increase your capacity for care for the people and pets in your community. Join Eliza Torres\, Education and Implementation Manager\, for an expert overview of the Playbook\, the accompanying self-assessment tools\, and how you can get started. Vincent Medley\, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services\, will moderate. \nRegister below and join us live on Thursday\, March 28 at 5 p.m. CT. After the live event\, a recording will be distributed to all registrants within 3 business days. The Playbook was made possible #ThanksToMaddie. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7816739797796/WN_jLrF1GvQTeCTAn-rV4GXzg#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-28-24-exploring-the-hass-playbook-strategies-for-supporting-people-and-pets-hass/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays - All Call: Engaging Latine Community Members - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:More than one in three Californians identified as Hispanic or Latino in the 2020 census; nearly 16 million Latine residents contribute to the power and vibrancy of communities across the state. At the April 2 All Call\, panelists Jessica Lopez (Executive Director\, The PAW Mission)\, Miguel Ruelas (Co-founder\, Patitas y Palabras Translation Services\, and Director of Community Animal Care\, Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity)\, and Suliana Lutin (Managing Attorney\, Lutin Law Group\, and Founder\, Casa Sulis Animal Society\, Inc.) will discuss how we can partner with current and potential Latine pet owners\, community cat caregivers\, fosters\, and volunteers\, to bring and keep more pets and people together and out of shelters. \nJoin the call to solve for barriers\, language and otherwise\, in our own processes that can exclude and harm Latine community members\, including folks who are undocumented. Through this conversation\, we’ll identify the basics of culturally responsive materials and engagement so that we can build from the compassion\, leadership\, and creativity that already exists in our communities! \nSubmit your questions for the panelists in advance. \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 co-leaders Allison Cardona and Nadia Oseguera 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-2-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240402T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142714
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/2/24 - Seven Practices to Live Better and Work Better - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:The average American worker spends at least one-third of their life at work. Research indicates that our experiences in the workplace have a direct impact on our mental\, emotional\, financial\, and physical well-being. These factors\, in turn\, influence how we make decisions\, communicate\, and relate to ourselves\, others\, and our communities. \nWe believe we can create a more compassionate and peaceful life by developing the skills and mindsets to Live Better and Work Better. In this webinar\, we’ll explore seven key practices designed to unlock your untapped wisdom and potential\, enabling you to lead a more intentional life —both at home and at work. \nBy delving into the power of self-worth\, gratitude\, curiosity\, radical acceptance\, boundaries\, forgiveness\, and compassion\, we will gain insight into how our thoughts\, feelings\, and actions shape our reality. Your future self will thank you! \nPresenters\n\n\n\nAngel Guzmán\, a multi-dimensional leader\, entrepreneur\, and professional violinist\, boasts over twenty years of experience in various domains. \n\nAngel’s journey began in Tucson\, Arizona\, where in high school he owned and managed a mariachi group. This early venture taught him essential business and leadership skills. While pursuing his studies at the University of Arizona\, Angel simultaneously built and expanded his small business. He also embarked on a career with Wells Fargo Bank. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and business administration\, he stepped into supervisory and management roles\, gaining valuable corporate leadership and sales training. His time on the Wachovia-Wells Fargo East Coast conversion team honed his expertise in change management. \nTransitioning from corporate banking\, Angel joined the State of Arizona to work on the Financial Exploitation Unit for Adult Protective Services. His success led to overseeing the investigative team\, training law enforcement agencies\, and shaping effective policies to address allegations of financial exploitation. \nA professional musical opportunity knocked\, and Angel embraced it. He began performing as a violinist at Disney’s Epcot Center and then Disney’s California Adventure Park. Additionally\, he collaborated with a professional mariachi group\, participating in tours and studio recordings and projects in Los Angeles\, CA. \nDuring tours and breaks\, Angel pursued further education. He became a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor\, eventually transitioning into a small business accountant and consultant. \nThroughout his diverse career\, Angel discovered that our thoughts\, communication\, and decision-making directly impact how we lead and present ourselves—whether at work or elsewhere. \nIn 2023\, Angel co-founded Hatching with his husband José. Angel’s journey exemplifies adaptability\, resilience\, and a passion for growth both personally and professionally. \n\n\n\n\nJosé Ocaño is a proud Chicano who had humble beginnings growing up in a small barrio in Tucson\, AZ. At eighteen years old\, José started his career working as a kennel technician in one of the largest animal shelters in Arizona\, eventually working his way up to become the Executive Director of that organization. \nDuring his time at Pima Animal Care Center\, José gained insight into the importance of cultivating emotional intelligence\, engaging in compassionate communication\, and embodying authentic leadership. José believes that as leaders we work for our teams and that exceptional leadership involves a commitment to personal growth as well as fostering the development of those under their guidance. \nIn 2017\, after a decade of working to transform that organization\, José joined Best Friends Animal Society\, a national nonprofit organization. \nAt Best Friends\, José was responsible for leading dynamic teams\, including Human Resources\, Learning and Staff Development\, Employee Experience\, DEI\, and Organizational Culture initiatives. He also served as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and members of the Senior Leadership Team. Through a people-first lens\, José and his team stewarded a workplace culture that was employee and value-centric which positioned Best Friends to win multiple Top Workplace Awards since 2020. \nIn 2023\, José left Best Friends to start a Personal and Professional Development company\, Hatching. \nHatching is a purpose-driven company aimed at fostering a more compassionate world by helping people and organizations develop the skills and mindsets to #LiveBetter and #WorkBetter. \nJosé resides by the beach in Santa Monica\, CA with his husband and two dogs\, Zoe and Nugget\, showing that anything is possible with an intentional mindset\, support\, and the skills to go after your dreams! \n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/seven-practices-to-live-better-and-work-better/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-2-24-seven-practices-to-live-better-and-work-better-naca-justice-clearinghouse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240403T130000
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 4/3/24 - Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition Day 2 - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Camp Maddie is back with its second offering! Join us on March 20th and April 3rd from 9 am-1 pm PT (12 pm-4 pm ET) for a focus on dog behavior. The free\, virtual event will consist of two half-days that will include presentations\, short videos and Q&A sessions. At Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition\, we’ll talk about determining which dogs are safe to rehome\, keeping dogs happy and healthy while in your care\, and finding them homes. \nHear from a wonderful lineup of speakers including Dr. Chris Pachel\, Dr. Wailani Sung\, Mike Shikashio\, Bobbie Bhambree\, Ferdi Yau\, and more! \nWho should attend? This event is perfect for those involved in animal shelters and foster-based organizations\, dog trainers\, behaviorists\, foster caregivers\, and veterinarians. \nPost Event Workshops: At the end of each event\, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for a series of follow-up workshops\, diving deeper into some of the presentation topics with our esteemed speakers. \nContinued Education Credits: Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition participants will be eligible for up to 8 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) and National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA)continued education credit hours. \nCome make new friends and unleash your organization’s potential\, one dog at a time. \nRegister once for both days: \n\nWednesday\, March 20\, 2024: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Pacific (12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern)\nWednesday\, April 3\, 2024: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Pacific (12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern)\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/CampMaddieBehaviorRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-4-3-24-camp-maddie-behavior-edition-day-2-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240403T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240403T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142714
CREATED:20240401T192346Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/3/24 - Vector Vigilance: Understanding and Managing Vector-borne Pathogens of Dogs and Cats - VETGirl
DESCRIPTION:Vector Villain! \nIn this complimentary\, 1-hour\, VETgirl–Antech webinar\, Dr. Brian Herrin\, DVM\, PhD\, DACVM will discuss the common arthropod vectors and the pathogens they can transmit to dogs and cats. Ticks\, fleas\, heartworm\, and Lyme may be things your practice sees every day\, but new products\, diagnostics\, and medical recommendations might have muddied your plans. We’ll clear it up with up-to-date information on best diagnostic\, treatment\, and management practices! Don’t see these issues very often?? You’re in luck\, but maybe not for long! We’ll talk about where these vectors are moving so you can begin to assess which patients might be at risk in your practice! \nThanks to sponsorship from Antech\, the recording of this webinar will be available to view free and On-Demand until December 31\, 2024. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/april-3-2024-vector-vigilance-understanding-and-managing-vector-borne-pathogens-of-dogs-and-cats/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-3-24-vector-vigilance-understanding-and-managing-vector-borne-pathogens-of-dogs-and-cats-vetgirl/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240404T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240404T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142714
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SUMMARY:Online Event - First Thursdays - Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:About 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/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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