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SUMMARY:Webinar - 11/29/23 - Increasing Affordable and Accessible Veterinary Care: Pyometra Surgery - ASPCAPro
DESCRIPTION:Pyometra (infection of the uterus) is a life-threatening condition that affects dogs and cats. Definitive treatment of this condition involves surgery to remove the infected uterus; however\, many clients who do not have access to spay surgery also do not have access to pyometra surgery. \nThis webinar will discuss ways to increase access to pyometra surgery\, including performing surgery in nonspecialized and outpatient facilities\, as well as stabilization before referral. It will also discuss recommended surgical techniques for complicated pyometras. \nTakeaways \n\n\nDiagnosis and prognostic factors for dogs and cats with pyometra\nSpectrum of care treatment options for management of this condition\nSurvival rates for animals with pyometra in nonspecialized and outpatient settings\nSurgical techniques for the management of complicated pyometras\n\nSuited For \n\nThis webinar is designed for anyone who provides direct animal care\, as well as those who help determine policy or resource allocation. This includes animal care staff\, veterinary professionals\, directors of operations\, and medical managers in a variety of access to care settings. It will be of particular interest for veterinarians\, veterinary technicians\, and veterinary assistants \n\n\nCredits \n\nThis program has been submitted for RACE approval (but is not yet approved) for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. \n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/increasing-affordable-and-accessible-veterinary-care-pyometra-surgery
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-11-29-23-increasing-affordable-and-accessible-veterinary-care-pyometra-surgery-aspcapro/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar – 12/1/23 – Fancy Footwork: Practical Handling and Training Solutions for the Entire Shelter – Dogs Playing for Life
DESCRIPTION:While playgroups are the foundation of our shelter training program\, teaching shelter teams how to implement a generalized\, effective\, and enjoyable way to handle and train their dogs is another essential aspect of our canine programming! In this webinar\, we will teach the fundamentals of our “Fancy Footwork” techniques that focus on achieving good leash manners through the use of your FEET instead of your hands. Come learn this unique and highly effective approach that promotes dogs happily walking softly by your side\, offering tons of eye contact\, and wowing adopters! This new approach to leash work will enhance your handling skills and increase your ability to train ALL dogs\, even those that are highly aroused\, stressed\, fearful\, or not motivated by food\, all in an effort to improve quality of life and lifesaving for dogs living in shelters. \nAdditionally\, we will teach you how to implement our critically important kennel routines. The kennel areas of our nation’s shelters can be one of the most challenging and distressing environments that dogs–and their handlers–ever face. DPFL kennel routines have been developed and taught to shelters across the country in an effort to combat these challenges and to provide safer and more successful ways for dogs and people to maneuver through the kennels. \nThis is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8KVNshjUQu-Z6_vdVaqqgQ#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-1-23-fancy-footwork-practical-handling-and-training-solutions-for-the-entire-shelter-dogs-playing-for-life/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T133000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/2/23 - Neighborhood Cats Trapper Certification Webinar - Community Cats Podcast
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 after taking a short quiz 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. Session duration is 2.5 hours\, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session. Workshops held monthly. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-dec-2023/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-2-23-neighborhood-cats-trapper-certification-webinar-community-cats-podcast/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231205
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SUMMARY:Online Certificate Program - Starts 12/4/23 - Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program - Community Program Development - Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Society’s relationship to pets continues to evolve. The majority of people consider their pets to be beloved family members and expect their local animal shelter to work diligently to save the lives of the dogs and cats that enter the facility. This program will provide the knowledge you need to assume a management or leadership role at an open-admission animal shelter. You’ll learn how to maximize a shelter’s lifesaving potential through program management\, community engagement\, and shelter operations while at the same time preparing yourself for an exciting career. \nThe five courses are: \n\nLeadership covering strategic planning\, analyzing operations\, decision-making\, managing people and processes to achieve results\, organizational responsibilities\, and working with a board of directors.\nShelter Operations covering adoptions\, animal care and sheltering fundamentals\, animal behavior and enrichment\, and customer service.\nCommunity Program Development covering volunteers\, foster care\, spay/neuter\, pet retention\, events\, and community relations.\nAnimal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine\, basic animal health considerations and care\, euthanasia decisions\, and clinic operations.\nMarketing and Development covering development fundamentals\, fundraising strategies\, marketing fundamentals\, adoption promotion\, social media and websites\, and media relations.\n\nEach of these courses include live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally\, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities. \nYou can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate. \nWho will benefit from the program? \n\nProfessionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.\nNew shelter directors.\nShelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.\nPeople working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.\nBoard members of animal shelters.\n\nCredit for program/courses \nUpon completion of all five courses\, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific. \nEach course earns: \n\nContinuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific\nAssociation of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits\n\nSchedule and Registration \nEach of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is about seven months long\, and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and the registration form can be found on the University of the Pacific website.  \n​WEBSITE LINK:  https://uc.pacific.edu/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=192577
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-certificate-program-starts-12-4-23-animal-shelter-management-certificate-program-community-program-development-humane-network-uop-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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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-2-2-2/2023-12-04/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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SUMMARY:Online Event – 12/5/23 – The National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference 2023 Recording Available Now – National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, we have made the 2023 National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference recorded sessions available for purchase. Access these recordings\, and achieve up to 6.75 RACE® CE credits for $55. \nThe National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference took place on October 8\, 2023. Recordings of the eight sessions are available here. You can watch the sessions in any order\, but you must purchase the entire conference to access the individual sessions. \nEach session includes the recorded presentation\, any handouts provided by the speakers\, and a RACE® Quiz. You must watch the entire video and successfully pass the RACE® Quiz to receive a certificate of completion. \nRACE® continuing education credit is available to veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians/nurses in jurisdictions which recognize RACE® approval. Please see individual sessions for the amount and type of CE. \nSession recordings\, handouts and optional CE quizzes will be accessible through December 31\, 2023. \n*CE credit may only be awarded once either for attending the live session or for viewing the recorded session and successful completion of the CE Quiz\, and RACE® CE is only valid in jurisdictions which recognize RACE® approval. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.pathlms.com/nkc/courses/60834
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/the-national-kitten-coalition-veterinary-conference-2023-on-demand-recorded-version/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231205T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/5/23 - Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV): How Real is the Threat? - EveryCat Health Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Ford will discuss several key issues pertaining to the diagnosis\, management\, and prevention of FeLV infection\, emphasizing long-term patient management as it relates to the origins and development of infection\, interpretation of diagnostic test results\, and the practical side of vaccination decisions. He will discuss use and interpretation of the latest testing platform to assess outcomes in the individual patient.\nThis webinar is RACE approved for 1 CE Credit. \nPresenter: Richard Ford\, DVM\, DACVIM\, DACVPM (Hon) \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://everycat.org/3-free-race-approved-webinars-in-november-and-december/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-5-23-feline-leukemia-virus-felv-how-real-is-the-threat-everycat-health-foundation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231205T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/5/23 - Crucial Cues Your Shelter Dogs\, Volunteers & Adopters Should Know - 'Sit' Not Included with Leo Taylor - PPG (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Shelters often market dog volunteer positions as ‘dog walking’ opportunities but there’s an argument to be made that the physical exercise a shelter dog is receiving is not nearly the most important piece of the puzzle. The adage that a ‘tired dog is a happy dog’ has long been bemoaned by qualified dog professionals who are aware of the bigger wellness picture. The expectations placed on shelter dogs are A LOT for them to process both mentally and emotionally\, and without conscientious volunteer training that prioritizes consistency and predictability they become susceptible to confusion\, frustration\, punishment\, and behavioral decline. Similarly\, transferring these simple skills to the dog’s adopter can make or break their ability to bond while transitioning into a new home. \nTraining and being a conscientious dog volunteer involves so much more than simply taking a dog on a walk and this webinar aims to highlight skills that will benefit nearly every dog during their shelter stay. It will not only help volunteers learn how to effectively execute the skills included\, but will also emphasize the multifaceted benefits to both dog and human when becoming fluent in said skills. Our volunteers are here to help\, so let’s be sure we’re providing them with the tools they need to make interactions with shelter dogs as stress-free as possible for both ends of the leash! \nAbout the Presenter: Leo “LT” Taylor has worked and volunteered in San Francisco shelters for 13 years. As they have told the hundreds of dog volunteers they’ve trained\, it’s rarely the case that a dog would choose to be in even the ‘nicest’ shelter\, so it’s our job to bring the light back into their lives during an otherwise difficult and taxing chapter. LT is currently a senior in the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers and is thrilled to be serving on the PPG Shelter & Rescue Division committee. They’re in the midst of launching their own training business – Little King Trash Dog Behavior Consulting and Training – named after their deaf shelter dog\, Lemmy\, who was found evading people and digging through trash cans in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. LT believes every shelter dog deserves patience\, respect\, and an understanding of why they are the way they are by the people entrusted with their care. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5469631
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-5-23-crucial-cues-your-shelter-dogs-volunteers-adopters-should-know-sit-not-included-with-leo-taylor-ppg-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T103000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – 12/6/23 – DPFL’s Approach to On-Leash Reactivity – Dogs Playing for Life
DESCRIPTION:Reactivity on the part of dogs living in shelters is a rampant issue that can contribute to behavioral deterioration\, increased length of stay\, and even loss of life. From a misdiagnosis of “aggression” to dogs whose reactive behavior escalates to problematic and potentially unsafe levels\, learning how to help dogs suffering from reactivity issues is a crucial need shared by our entire industry. \nWhile this webinar can be attended as a standalone course\, we will build on our Fancy Footwork approach to handling and training to offer practical training\, handling\, and safety solutions to on-leash reactivity for dogs living in shelters. \nThis is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uI1UvBOKS0Gj0MYiJa3_qw#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-6-23-dpfls-approach-to-on-leash-reactivity-dogs-playing-for-life/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T105000
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SUMMARY:Online Event - First Wednesday - The Journey You Own: A Deeper Dive Meeting Series - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to reignite your passion\, reclaim your energy\, and revolutionize your approach to work? It’s time to break free from the draining cycle of reactive responses and embrace a more dynamic and fulfilling path. \nDiscover practical strategies to create more space\, incorporate contemplative practices into your life\, and align personal values with your actions and activities\, boosting your productivity while maintaining balance. \nIn this meeting series\, Jyothi V. Robertson\, DVM\, DABVP (Shelter Medicine) will guide you in exploring the concepts and practices covered in the Maddie’s University® course The Journey You Own: Practices for Wellbeing and Productivity https://maddies.fund/JourneyYouOwnMU \nParticipants may register once for all sessions and can attend any of the sessions. Each session is 50 minutes. The sessions will be recorded. \nMeeting Dates and Times\nSep 6\, 2023 10am PT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET\nOct 4\, 2023 10am PT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET\nNov 1\, 2023 10am PT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET\nDec 6\, 2023 10am PT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET\nJan 3\, 2024 10am PT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET \nWEBSITE LINK:  http://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvcuiqrzwiGdPFkVuHuwEgvV7i3OiO9HLq#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-first-wednesday-the-journey-you-own-a-deeper-dive-meeting-series-maddies-fund/2023-12-06/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T113000
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SUMMARY:Webinar Series - 12/6 and 12/13/23 - Legal Meets Best Practices - Translating California regulations into best practices that benefit you\, your shelter\, and the people and animals in your community - Maddie'sⓇ Million Pet Challenge
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR THE EVENT NOW – CLICK HERE\nThe webinar series you’ve been asking for! \nLegal Meets Best Practices: Translating California regulations into best practices that benefit you\, your shelter\, and the people and animals in your community. \nPart 1 – December 6\, 2023 – 10 AM to 11:30 AM Pacific \nPart 2 – December 13\, 2023 – 10 AM to 11:30 AM  Pacific \nJoin us in this two-part series as we embark on a fun\, interactive journey to demystify California’s legal landscape and discover how California laws and regulations can work in harmony with shelter policy to reduce unnecessary intakes and shorten shelter stays.  \nIn this series\, we will cut through the legalese\, distill key takeaways\, and provide you with practical\, “what does this mean for me and my work?” guidance. If your shelter squad only ever attends one webinar series about how legal guidelines can be used to your advantage\, let this be the one. \nAt the end of this series\, you’ll understand how California laws and regulations should impact and inform best practices in how your shelter approaches critical areas including:  \n\nImproving Community Cat Programs\nGetting lost animals home fast\nFocusing intake on the neediest animals\nKnowing intake & holding period requirements\nKnowing who can do what in the shelter\n\n\nPowered by partnership. This webinar is brought to you by the Maddie’sⓇ Million Pet Challenge Learniverse at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program\, San Francisco SPCA’s Shelter PALS program\, and CalAnimals. By sharing our diverse expertise and working together to find the intersections where California law impacts animal shelters\, we’ve formulated holistic shelter practices that allow you to better leverage the law. \n\nWant to invite others to this webinar? \nDownload\, print\, and share this flyer and post it at your shelter to invite other staff members! \nClick on the image to download flyer as PDF\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-series-legal-meets-best-practices-2023/2023-12-06/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/6/23 - Brave Spaces: Creating a Workplace that Truly Fosters Inclusion - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:Leaders who create work environments that fully support diverse identities have to be not only safe but brave. Inclusive organizations build cultures of psychological safety\, in which all members feel safe and encouraged to share their honest ideas\, opinions\, and concerns without fear of being ridiculed or punished. When we have that kind of safety we can build brave spaces\, in which individuals can engage in courageous conversations about uncomfortable topics\, can dissent respectfully\, and can challenge systems that impede progress toward diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all. \nIn this session\, we will explore some of the nuances between safe spaces and brave spaces\, and identify skills and actions for leaders to create thriving environments that are both safe and brave. Leaders who wish to establish an inclusive work environment will especially benefit from this webinar. \nPresenter: Jasmin M. Robinson\, Director of DEI Initiatives\, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement \nThis webinar has been pre-approved for: \n\n1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit\n1 NACA CE\n1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/12-06-23
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-6-23-brave-spaces-creating-a-workplace-that-truly-fosters-inclusion-the-aawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T160000
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UID:10004248-1701874800-1701878400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays - Discover Your Best Life at Hatching Hour: Meaningful Conversations\, Lasting Change - Hatching
DESCRIPTION:Discover Your Best Life at Hatching Hour: Meaningful Conversations\, Lasting Change! Looking to enrich your life\, personally and professionally? Hatching Hour is your community. Our online gatherings serve up expert insights\, compelling stories\, and actionable wisdom to help you #LiveBetter and #WorkBetter. \nDive deep into transformative mindsets\, tap in to your potential\, and chart your journey towards a life filled with intention—all for free. \nElevate\, inspire\, transform. Start your next chapter with Hatching Hour. Your future self will thank you. Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrc-yrqTwoEtUp4AzxOVdkbn59y7qpspQm#/registration \nAbout José Ocaño: \nJosé Ocaño has spent more than 15 years working to preserve and support the human-animal bond. Self-awareness\, personal accountability\, and relationship cultivation have been foundational as Jose navigates his career and life outside of work. At his first job with one of the largest animal shelters in the Arizona\, Jose learned the importance of developing emotional intelligence\, communication\, and people skills to build meaningful relationships that inspire and motivate people to work better together. In 2017\, after a decade of working to transform that organization\, Jose joined Best Friends Animal Society\, a national nonprofit organization where he served as the first Senior Director of People and Culture. \nAt Best Friends\, Jose was responsible for leading dynamic teams\, including Human Resources\, Learning and Staff Development\, Employee Experience\, and Organizational Culture initiatives\, and served as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Leadership Team. Through collaboration\, change\, and innovative management\, Jose and his team stewarded a workplace culture that was employee- and value-centric. These efforts positioned Best Friends to win multiple Top Workplace Awards since 2020. \nIn 2023\, Jose launched Hatching\, a company centered around helping people #LiveBetter and #WorkBetter. Hatching’s vision is to create a more peaceful world by helping people live with more compassion\, gratitude\, and self-worth.  The goal of Hatching is to help people and organizations leverage their unique experiences and potential to make the workplace an environment where people can thrive. Jose believes that\, together\, we will make the world a better place by leading with intention\, authenticity\, and personal accountability. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrc-yrqTwoEtUp4AzxOVdkbn59y7qpspQm#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-9-6-23-discover-your-best-life-at-hatching-hour-meaningful-conversations-lasting-change-hatching/2023-12-06/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135141
CREATED:20231120T205900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T205922Z
UID:10004773-1701882000-1701885600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 12/6/23 - 2023 Legislative Updates in Veterinary Medicine - The Bridge Club
DESCRIPTION:This year has been filled with major legislative wins\, stalls and losses. Our conversation will discuss where issues like VCPRs\, title protection and more\, stand. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/2023-legislative-updates-in-veterinary-medicine-1
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-6-23-2023-legislative-updates-in-veterinary-medicine-the-bridge-club/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135141
CREATED:20231113T173510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T173510Z
UID:10004747-1701939600-1701954000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 12/7/23 - Camp Maddie: Foster Edition! - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Camp Maddie is a new learning series beginning with a virtual half-day foster edition on Thursday\, December 7\, 9am-1 pm PT (12 pm-4 pm ET). At Camp Maddie\, we will cover various topics in to-the-point presentations\, panel discussions\, strategy-sharing seminars\, videos and question and answer sessions. The focus will be on recruiting foster caregivers for adult dogs. Presenters will discuss breaking down barriers in the foster field\, how they recruit foster caregivers and provide insight into strategies they use to make fostering accessible in their communities. \nMaddie’s Fund will also be giving $200 grants to (4) lucky participants who join us live at Camp Maddie: Foster Edition on 12/7! \nTopics and featured programs include: \n\nDog Foster Recruitment Strategies that are Working Right Now\nLow-Barrier Onboarding for High Community Engagement\nMaximizing Placements through Collaboration at Operation Kindness\nExpanding Foster Programs with Foster+ at Dallas Pets Alive!\nDoggy Day Out Marketing Process at KC Pet Project\nFoster Dog Social Events at Animal Welfare League of Arlington\nInnovative Foster Caregiver Recruitment Techniques at Palm Valley Animal Society\nConverting Pet Finders to Foster Caregivers at Austin Pets Alive!\nand more!\n\nWho should attend? Everyone is welcome! Camp Maddie is perfect for those interested or involved in existing foster care programs\, foster coordinators\, marketing\, leadership and operations enthusiasts. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiefoster
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-12-7-23-camp-maddie-foster-edition-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135141
CREATED:20231204T180207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T180207Z
UID:10004858-1701950400-1701954000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/7/23 - Grants & Funding Opportunities with the Petfinder Foundation - Petfinder
DESCRIPTION:New webinar alert! Discover how easy it is to apply for and secure funding to support your organization’s mission of helping pets in need.\nGrants from the Petfinder Foundation can provide funding for medical care\, enrichment initiatives\, staff training\, and more. Join us for a webinar highlighting the impact of Petfinder Foundation grants on member organizations. Discover how easy it is to apply and secure funding to support your organization’s mission of helping pets in need. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nFoundation Insights: Learn about the Petfinder Foundation’s mission to provide vital resources\, grants\, and support to organizations like yours.\nFunding Opportunities & How to Apply: See which funding opportunities are available\, learn how to apply\, and how the Sponsor-a-pet program can help earn additional dollars for your organization.\nCreative Ways to Use Grants: Learn how other organizations have used Petfinder Foundation grants to implement life-saving programs\, and make a lasting difference in the lives of animals in their communities.\nTips & Best Practices: Learn valuable tips for the application process and get best practices on making the most of a grant\, from project management to effective utilization of funds for long-term success.\nQ&A Session: Participate in a live Q&A session with representatives from the Petfinder Foundation. Get your burning questions answered and gain valuable insights from their expertise.\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5041598797999228245
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-7-23-grants-funding-opportunities-with-the-petfinder-foundation-petfinder/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135141
CREATED:20231127T204215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T204215Z
UID:10004847-1701954000-1701957600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event – 12/7/23 – Live from the Ranch: Stress in Dogs – Karen Pryor Academy
DESCRIPTION:Join Ken Ramirez and Dr. Kristina Spaulding on the next Live from The Ranch as they explore the science behind stress in dogs and how to help dogs build resilience to environmental stressors. Tune in on YouTube on December 7\, at 1 pm PT for this free virtual event with live audience Q&A. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-12-7-23-live-from-the-ranch-stress-in-dogs-karen-pryor-academy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135141
CREATED:20231120T203752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T203752Z
UID:10004771-1701961200-1701964800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/7/23 - Paws for Celebration: A Look into Resources\, Tools\, and the Year Ahead From the HASS Division Leads - HASS
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live webinar that promises a celebration of the work done by the HASS community and valuable insights into tools\, resources\, and the work shaping the future of supporting people and pets! Don’t miss out on your exclusive access to HASS division leads: Maggie Lynch\, Senior Director of Research and Development\, and Amanda Foster\, Assistant Director of Implementation Analysis\, will share our Social Return on Investment (SROI) in Supporting Human-Animal Bonds research collection and examples of data dashboards that help HASS pilots improve their operations. Lauren Loney\, Staff Attorney and Policy Specialist\, will talk about all things legislative\, including our legislation tracker and how you can use it as an important advocacy tool\, along with HASS’s 2024 legislative priorities. Lastly\, Eliza Torres\, Maddie’s® Education and Implementation Manager\, will showcase the new HASS Resource Center and tease a powerful new tool coming in 2024. Vincent Medley\, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services\, will moderate. \nRegister below and join us live on Thursday\, December 7 at 5 p.m. CT. After the live event\, a recording will be distributed to all registrants within 3 business days. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7816739797796/WN_ImkXniQoTeW_s_NoCFXyuQ#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-7-23-paws-for-celebration-a-look-into-resources-tools-and-the-year-ahead-from-the-hass-division-leads-hass/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135141
CREATED:20230724T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T163837Z
UID:10003103-1702292400-1702296000@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-2-2-2/2023-12-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135141
CREATED:20240129T214553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T214553Z
UID:10004879-1702368000-1702400400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/31/24 - The Vomiting Dog - VETGirl
DESCRIPTION:In this complimentary\, 1-hour VETgirl – Ceva Animal Health webinar\, Dr. Harry Cridge\, MVB\, MS\, PG Cert Vet Ed\, DACVIM (SAIM)\, DECVIM-CA\, FHEA\, MRCVS reviews emesis and management of vomiting in dogs and cats. Tune in as he reviews differentials\, recognition of dehydration and treatment! \nThanks to sponsorship from Ceva Animal Health\, the recording of this webinar will be available to view free and On-Demand until December 31\, 2024. (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Basic\, ELITE Trial or ELITE member to register for the live event) \nNot a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant\, practical\, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to check out your options\, including our new  14-day\, no-commitment ELITE Trial. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/january-31-2024-the-vomiting-dog/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-31-24-the-vomiting-dog-vetgirl/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135141
CREATED:20231208T223646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T223646Z
UID:10004863-1702384200-1702387800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 12/12/23 – A Discussion of Canine Respiratory Disease and Its Management in Shelters: What's Old\, New\, Tried\, and True?  – UW Shelter Medicine Program
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the next installment of National Shelter Medicine Rounds Tuesday\, December 12th. \nNational Rounds is a platform for discussion of current topics relevant to shelter medicine for continued learning and collaboration. While primarily intended for shelter veterinarians\, others interested in shelter medicine are welcome to join; we believe everyone will take something away from these calls! \nAs news and social media continue to circulate information about a new severe respiratory disease in dogs\, we’d like to offer the next National Rounds as an opportunity for informal\, open discussion\, questions\, sharing observations and (maybe) some answers. Please join us Tuesday December 12th to go over what’s been in the news\, share experiences and review foundational practices that reduce the risk of disease spread in shelters no matter the pathogen. \nThis meeting will be devoted entirely to attendee discussion and will not be recorded. \nWe hope to have an open discussion\, so come with questions and feel free to unmute to participate!  Our hope is to create a space that feels safe for all participants; we ask you to follow these Accountable Space guidelines. The presentation portion of National Rounds will be recorded\, but the discussion and Q & A sessions will not. \nIf you or someone you know would like to be added to the national rounds email list\,  please send your request to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu. \nPlease use the following Zoom link to access National Rounds calls: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97442637396 \nMeeting ID: 974 4263 7396\nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,97442637396# US (Washington DC)\n+13052241968\,\,97442637396# US \nZoom Meeting Link:  https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97442637396
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/national-shelter-medicine-rounds-12-12-23-a-discussion-of-canine-respiratory-disease-and-its-management-in-shelters-whats-old-new-tried-and-true-uw-shelter-medici/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135141
CREATED:20231106T171440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T171440Z
UID:10004730-1702386000-1702389600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/12/23 - The Roundtable: Liability Insurance Challenges - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:Animal sheltering organizations face growing challenges with acquiring affordable liability insurance coverage.  As the number of claims (including some in the seven-figure range) continues to rise\, even those shelters with solid track records are paying the price.  Serious dog bites seem to be at the epicenter of this insurance crisis.  Animal welfare organizations are struggling to find coverage at all\, and when they do find it the cost can be prohibitive. \nIn this discussion co-hosted by CalAnimals and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement\, we will have a candid conversation with two representatives from the insurance industry who will share the big picture of what – from their inside perspective – is causing insurance challenges and what organizations can do to mitigate their risks and improve their chances of securing coverage. \nThe Roundtable Panel: \n\nDavid Denniston\, Director of Risk Management\, McNeil and Company\nDamien Zillas\, Compliance Coverage Counsel\, Nonprofits Insurance Alliance\n\nModerated by: \n\nJim Tedford\, CAWA\, President & CEO\, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement\nJill Tucker\, CAWA\, CEO\, California Animal Welfare Association\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/RT-12-12-23
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-12-23-the-roundtable-liability-insurance-challenges-the-aawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135141
CREATED:20231109T205738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T195138Z
UID:10004743-1702461600-1702467000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar Series - 12/6 and 12/13/23 - Legal Meets Best Practices - Translating California regulations into best practices that benefit you\, your shelter\, and the people and animals in your community - Maddie'sⓇ Million Pet Challenge
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR THE EVENT NOW – CLICK HERE\nThe webinar series you’ve been asking for! \nLegal Meets Best Practices: Translating California regulations into best practices that benefit you\, your shelter\, and the people and animals in your community. \nPart 1 – December 6\, 2023 – 10 AM to 11:30 AM Pacific \nPart 2 – December 13\, 2023 – 10 AM to 11:30 AM  Pacific \nJoin us in this two-part series as we embark on a fun\, interactive journey to demystify California’s legal landscape and discover how California laws and regulations can work in harmony with shelter policy to reduce unnecessary intakes and shorten shelter stays.  \nIn this series\, we will cut through the legalese\, distill key takeaways\, and provide you with practical\, “what does this mean for me and my work?” guidance. If your shelter squad only ever attends one webinar series about how legal guidelines can be used to your advantage\, let this be the one. \nAt the end of this series\, you’ll understand how California laws and regulations should impact and inform best practices in how your shelter approaches critical areas including:  \n\nImproving Community Cat Programs\nGetting lost animals home fast\nFocusing intake on the neediest animals\nKnowing intake & holding period requirements\nKnowing who can do what in the shelter\n\n\nPowered by partnership. This webinar is brought to you by the Maddie’sⓇ Million Pet Challenge Learniverse at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program\, San Francisco SPCA’s Shelter PALS program\, and CalAnimals. By sharing our diverse expertise and working together to find the intersections where California law impacts animal shelters\, we’ve formulated holistic shelter practices that allow you to better leverage the law. \n\nWant to invite others to this webinar? \nDownload\, print\, and share this flyer and post it at your shelter to invite other staff members! \nClick on the image to download flyer as PDF\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-series-legal-meets-best-practices-2023/2023-12-13/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135141
CREATED:20231127T172801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T172801Z
UID:10004844-1702476000-1702479600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/13/23 - Counting All Paws: Mastering Daily Population Rounds - Best Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical session on making daily population rounds in shelters! Daily rounds are a vital practice that help shelters reduce length of stay\, keep animals moving through the shelter system\, and ensures that every pet gets what they need to arrive happy and healthy at a live outcome. \nThis webinar will teach you what rounds should look like\, demonstrate how they can help your shelter team\, and include a step-by-step strategy to get to launch. Best Friends’ National Shelter Medicine team has helped several large shelters get daily rounds started\, and we want to share those strategies for success with you! Rounds are a great way to improve team communication\, which is often challenging in shelters. If you think you don’t have time for rounds – you must make time for this webinar! Join us and learn just how to make rounds work for your organization. \n*This course has been approved for one hour of RACE CE credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval (#20-1129072). Continuing education credit is available only for those that attend live and complete requirements. CE credit is NOT available for viewing the recording; you must attend live to receive CE credit and complete a form following the webinar. Instructions on how to receive your CE certificate will be provided at the end of the webinar. \nThis one-hour webinar will be recorded and shared with registrants. Following the webinar\, there will be a Q&A portion. Submit your questions ahead of time during registration or ask questions live at the event using the Q&A box. \nBest Friends Speakers: Erin Katribe\, DVM\, MS – Medical Director Melanie Lyons – Manager\, National Shelter Medicine \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/7616999885486/WN_CUxeMFqnSN69zGU50Mwn4A#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-13-23-counting-all-paws-mastering-daily-population-rounds-best-friends/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135141
CREATED:20231113T195020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T195020Z
UID:10004757-1702544400-1702548000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/14/23 - Improving Canine Quality of Life through Efficient\, Low-Cost Dental Care - ASPCAPro
DESCRIPTION:What to do about canine dental health is one of the hottest topics in accessible veterinary care today. While everyone agrees that all dogs would benefit from regular dental procedures\, the cost of dental care (including digital dental radiography) is well beyond the reach of many pet owners. Many shelter and community clinics provide some dental care to patients but often do so with guilt and conflict about not being able to provide the extensive care needed (or even worry about practicing below the perceived standard of care). \nIn this webinar\, we will present results from an ASPCA-funded study that investigated the impact of dental cleaning on the quality of life of canine patients. Additionally\, we investigated how an empirical treatment plan (pulling any obvious loose or severely diseased teeth) compared to recommendations made from a blinded radiograph review. Finally\, we documented the incidence of retained roots for dogs who had extractions and followed these dogs forward in time for 6 months. This project aimed to answer the question of whether or not providing some care was better than providing no care for patients with end-stage canine dental disease. As many dogs ideally need dental procedures as often as every year\, it is essential to come up with an affordable approach. \nTakeaways \n\nUnderstand current controversies around canine dental care.\nBe able to describe strategies to make dentistry procedures more efficient.\nDiscuss improving communication around dental care using spectrum of care approaches.\n\nCredits\nThis program has been RACE approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/improving-canine-quality-life-through-efficient-low-cost-dental-care
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-14-23-improving-canine-quality-of-life-through-efficient-low-cost-dental-care-aspcapro/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135141
CREATED:20231108T225542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T185921Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/14/23 - Maddie's Insights: The Development of and Research on the Family Bondedness Scale - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:The Family Bondedness Scale (FBS) was designed to measure scores which represent the degree to which a person is emotionally and affectionately bonded to a pet as a member of their family. This presentation will cover the development and use of\, and research to date on\, the FBS when measuring equivalence between cat and dog owners. Dr. Nugent will go over the rationale for the scale\, what it is intended to measure\, how it was developed\, how scores on the scale should be interpreted and how it should be scored and used. He will also discuss current research on the scale and the implications of the results in both veterinary research and practice. \nCan’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts \nConnect with the guest speaker & ask questions here on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsFamilyBondednessScale \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 and has been submitted for approval for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval. \nAbout the Presenter: Dr. Bill Nugent is a Professor at the College of Social Work\, The University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He has been with the College of Social Work for over 30 years. He is former Director of the Ph.D. Program\, and former Associate Dean for Research. His areas of specialization include measurement and quantitative methods. He has also been conducting research on the links between violent political rhetoric and violence\, including mass shootings and police shootings of civilians. He and his wife ran a Great Dane rescue organization for a number of years\, and he is one of few professors with a background as a catcher in a flying trapeze act. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/maddies-insights-webcast-december-14-2023-the-development-of-and-research-on-the-family-bondedness-scale/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/14/23 - Alleviate Communication Anxiety: Finding Connections with Colleagues and Clients - Fear Free
DESCRIPTION:Communicating effectively with others is often challenging and stress-inducing. During this webinar\, Dr. Maryse Osborn-Doser\, DVM\, Insights Discovery Client Practitioner with IDEXX\, and Rebeka Graham\, a Licensed Practitioner with Insights Discovery\, will walk through the value of a deeper understanding of psychology preferences in communications\, along with tools to adapt and connect more effectively in conversations with your colleagues and clients. \nIn this webinar\, we will: \n\nDiscuss how perceptions and preferences influence attitudes and decisions\nDescribe the value of recognizing and adapting to personality preferences in communications\nIdentify your psychology of preferences\nEvaluate how color preferences look in real life\n\nBrought to you by our friends at IDEXX. \nDr. Osborn is a 2005 graduate of The Ohio State University. She started in a mixed-animal practice in Western New York; after a few years\, she focused on small animal medicine and surgery. Before joining IDEXX in 2016\, she worked in two different private practices as well as doing relief work. Her career at IDEXX started with supporting the Upstate New York region as a Professional Services Veterinarian. In the fall of 2019\, she moved to the Commercial Learning team to launch the North America Regional Thought Leaders program where she is now the Sr. Manager of Commercial Learning Enablement. As both a practitioner and industry professional\, she has seen the power of connections in communications\, and in October 2020\, she became a certified Client Practitioner with Insights Discovery. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i8-h_hjjQxiuQDkkGG3ZsA#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-14-23-alleviate-communication-anxiety-finding-connections-with-colleagues-and-clients-fear-free/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231218T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – 12/18/23 – Stranger Danger! Advocating for and Advancing Your Human-Reactive Dogs – Dogs Playing for Life
DESCRIPTION:At Dogs Playing for Life’s Stranger Danger webinar\, hosted by Aimee Sadler\, CEO and Founder of DPFL\, you will learn how to work with dogs that are wary of strangers by building their confidence and helping them develop new skills which will enable them to meet new people (and potential adopters) happily and successfully! Even for the private dog trainer or dog owner\, the skills taught in this webinar will help support your stranger danger dog to expand their comfort level when meeting new people at home! \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 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PryYmMAjTM2sQnypPTv2bw#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-18-23-stranger-danger-advocating-for-and-advancing-your-human-reactive-dogs-dogs-playing-for-life/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231218T120000
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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-2-2-2/2023-12-18/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231221T110000
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 12/21/23 - Hatching Hour - The Art of Deep Listening: Sensing the World Differently - Hatching
DESCRIPTION:Discover Your Best Life at Hatching Hour: Meaningful Conversations\, Lasting Change! Looking to enrich your life\, personally and professionally? Hatching Hour is your community. Our online gatherings serve up expert insights\, compelling stories\, and actionable wisdom to help you #LiveBetter and #WorkBetter. \nDive deep into transformative mindsets\, tap in to your potential\, and chart your journey towards a life filled with intention—all for free. \nComing up on Thursday\, December 21\, 2023\, at 10am PT/11am MT: We are also excited to announce our next Hatching Hour session The Art of Deep Listening: Sensing the World Differently\, featuring special guest\, Marilou Chanrasmi\, co-founder of Four Winds Canine Connections\, whose work spans from indigenous and Asian American communities to tech startups\, all rooted in mindfulness and the art of deep listening. You can register for this event\, here. \nWhat is Deep Listening? Deep Listening is a way of being and walking in this world with true aliveness and balance. Through the art and practice of deep listening we begin to sense\, see and feel the world in a way that invites wholeness\, healing and harmony within us\, around us and in relationship with each other. We practice listening inwardly\, outwardly and between the spaces with deep presence for what is being said\, in words\, through our bodies\, in silence\, in vibrations and in energy. We hope you will join us! \nMarilou is a certified somatics coach\, mindfulness and qigong practitioner and an experienced facilitator of circles. She is a founding member of Deep Listening for Social Change/DLSC a peaceful action group that was formed by members of the Twin Cities BIPOC mindfulness community in response to the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Marilou is a survivor of sexual abuse and partner violence. Her healing journey from her addiction to alcohol and struggles with depression began in 1988 with the unplanned arrival of her first dog into her life. Her best medicine and teacher arrived in the body of an 8 week old black cocker spaniel puppy. She attributes her decades of sobriety to her dogs. Marilou is committed to creating and holding safe and brave spaces where we allow wounded parts of ourselves to be seen\, heard and held\, and where we can collectively and lovingly support each other and make room for healing\, joy and aliveness. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqce6srTorEtKf46R-cLxNK87UM7KnJv0c#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-12-21-23-hatching-hour-the-art-of-deep-listening-sensing-the-world-differently-hatching/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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