Shelter Learniverse

Online Event - 7/19/25 - 2025 Online Feline Leukemia Day - Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2025-07-19 07:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The Community Cats Podcast in partnership with the Tompkins Foundation for FeLV Advocacy will once again host the highly anticipated Online Feline Leukemia Day. This one-day event is dedicated exclusively to supporting cats affected by feline leukemia virus (FeLV), a retrovirus that impacts a cat’s immune system and makes them more vulnerable to illness. Although FeLV is often misunderstood, many cats with the virus can live fulfilling, happy lives with proper care and support.
Designed for animal shelter staff, veterinarians, caregivers, and pet parents who care for these special kitties, the event will offer insights into the latest advancements in FeLV treatment and diagnosis, along with best practices for managing FeLV-positive cats in shelter settings.
Sessions will cover critical topics, including approaches to reduce virus transmission, ways to create enriching environments that enhance the well-being of FeLV-positive cats, and effective strategies for educating the public on FeLV misconceptions and care. Expert speakers from across the animal welfare community will provide practical strategies and answer questions, equipping attendees with the knowledge needed to make a meaningful difference for cats with FeLV. This event is an invaluable opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and connect with others committed to improving the lives of FeLV-positive cats.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2025-online-feline-leukemia-day-conference/

Online Event - 7/22/25 to 7/24/25 - Pacific Animal Control/Service Officer Virtual Summit - Best Friends
2025-07-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join us for a transformative three-day virtual summit tailored specifically for animal control/service officers and dispatch in the Pacific Region. This summit aims to equip officers with advanced skills, innovative strategies, and a supportive network to enhance community engagement and animal welfare outcomes.
Summit Highlights:
– Advanced Field Techniques: Delve into topics like “Beyond the Scanner: Advanced Return to Home in the Field” and “Intake Diversion in the Field” to refine your on-the-ground approaches.
– Community Engagement: Explore “Community Oriented Approaches” while helping identify your biases, and “Community Cat Conflict Mitigation” to foster stronger community relations and proactive solutions.
– Operational Excellence: Sessions on “Strategic Field Operations”, “Understanding your Ordinances” and “Lifesaving Dispatch” will provide insights into effective and lawful practices.
– Wellness and Resilience: Address the importance of mental well-being in the field with a dedicated session on compassion fatigue and resilience-building.
– Interactive Learning: Participate in facilitated roundtables and case studies to share experiences, challenges, and solutions with peers.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/1817504495481/WN_NVwdoTviQOC9mIUGxljwSA#/registration

Webinar - 7/22/25 - Culture = Success: The Secret to Building a Positive Workplace Culture in Animal Welfare - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2025-07-22 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
The animal welfare industry is understaffed and facing worker turnover, like employers around the country. The effects are dire: animal shelter workers are burned out, and animals’ lives are at risk. But in the face of these challenges, Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS) in Florida has zero vacant positions and hasn’t had an opening in an entry-level position in over 14 months. PCAS Assistant Director Spencer Conover attributes this success to a positive workplace culture built through inspiration, leadership, recognition, equal pay, and training.
In this webinar, Spencer will discuss how PCAS created and sustains its positive workplace culture and how you can easily adapt these methods to help better retain team members and build a positive workplace culture of your own.
This 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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/culture-success-the-secret-to-building-a-positive-workplace-culture-in-animal-welfare/

Webinar - 7/22/25 and 7/24/25 - Access to Veterinary Care: Affordable or Excellent: Why Not Both? - CVMA (fee applies)
2025-07-22 12:30 - 13:45 | Virtual
Affordable care should not equate to substandard care. This presentation will cover how to utilize registered veterinary technicians (RVTs) and veterinary assistants to expand access to care in a surgical setting. We will also explore how leveraging RVTs and veterinary assistants can enhance access to affordable surgical care without compromising quality. We will discuss how RVTs and veterinary assistants can work together to form creative anesthesia and pain management approaches, including making CRIs easy and how to learn and implement local blocks. We will also discuss case management when overnight care is not an option.
This course qualifies for 1.5 CEUs.
CVMA Online Seminars are convenient interactive presentations offering CEUs held in real-time. This learning platform allows you to participate from anywhere with internet access—from your practice, your home, or anywhere you have an internet connection. Attending is as easy as a few mouse clicks. You will only need internet access and either computer audio, a headset, or a telephone.
This webinar is open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary hospital staff, and veterinary students only.
Speaker: Robin Post, RVT
Robin Post, RVT, started her medical career as a veterinary assistant in the shelter medicine department of the San Francisco SPCA, then assuming a supervisory role in the SFSPCA Spay/Neuter clinic. Before joining Animal Fix Clinic, Robin was Supervisor of Off-Site Spay-Neuter Services, where she coordinated MASH-style spay/neuter clinics and helped develop spay/neuter programs at municipal shelters. She is also a reserve field technician for HSVMA–RAVS. Robin has overseen the anesthesia of literally tens of thousands of dogs and cats (from half-pound kittens to feral dogs to geriatric patients) in just about every imaginable physical condition. She received the CVMA’s Linda Markland Outstanding RVT of the Year Award in 2023.
WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/continuing-education/upcoming-ce/cvma-access-to-care-webinar/

Webinar - 7/24/25 - Find your popsicle hotline: Creating the ultimate adopter experience - CalAnimals
2025-07-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Shelters and rescues are overflowing while millions of new pet-loving households have emerged in the past year alone. So why aren’t they adopting? The truth is adoption is losing ground. While pet ownership is booming, shelters remain the third choice behind breeders and family rehoming. It’s time for a radical shift.
Join Petco Love for an eye-opening session on how to transform all facets of your adoption program into an irresistible first choice. We’ll break down customer psychology, challenge outdated strategies and introduce fresh, experience-driven adoption models that make saying “yes” to a pet effortless and exciting. Using innovative examples from across industries, like the simple “popsicle hotline” that gave Hollywood’s Magic Castle hotel an unheard-of boost in guest satisfaction and occupancy rates, this session will prove that you don’t have to spend big in order achieve exemplary service and drive customer loyalty.
If you’re ready to attract more adopters, boost live outcomes and turn your shelter into the go-to destination for pet lovers, this is your call to action. Increasing adoptions and creating new families starts with creating an experience they can’t resist.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BXObpKnVQg-et-86J-bwKg#/registration

Webinar - 7/24/25 - Dogs & Data Webinar Series: Spotlighting Fostering - Pedigree and Adopt a Pet
2025-07-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Foster is arguably the single most important intervention to save dogs’ lives which is why this year’s Dogs & Data webinar series will focus on establishing and/or expanding foster programs.
PEDIGREE Foundation and Adopt a Pet will share expert insights on creating a foster-centric shelter model. Whether you’re launching a new program or enhancing an existing one, these data-driven sessions will provide practical strategies to improve volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and the overall fostering process. These webinars are designed specifically for animal welfare professionals of all levels who are looking to establish, enhance or expand foster programs. We hope you’re able to join us!
All sessions will be hosted by April Huntsman, Senior Director of Animal Welfare for Adopt a Pet and Kristen Hassen, Founder and CEO of Outcomes for Pets Consulting
Session details:
Thursday, July 24 @ 2 pm ET: The Foster Pulse, Understanding the Community’s Willingness to Foster
We’ll explore public perceptions of fostering and share key survey insights into what motivates—or holds people back—from becoming fosters. We’ll also highlight differences between potential cat and dog fosters, giving you valuable guidance to attract and support the right fosters for your organization.
WEBSITE LINK: https://kinship-co.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ymFnkj9rSa2iG3PInPiM_A#/registration

Webinar - 7/25/25 - Breathing Space: Controlling Canine Respiratory Disease Amid Shelter Crowding - UC Davis KSMP
2025-07-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Facing increasing intake numbers and the constant threat of infectious disease? If it seems like dogs keep getting sick no matter what you do, join KSMP Outreach Veterinarian Dr. Chumkee Aziz and learn steps you can take today to prevent and manage Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD) in your shelter.
With proven isolation and quarantine protocols, your team can create crucial room to breathe, ensuring more dogs stay healthy and ready for adoption.
By the end of this webinar, you’ll be ready to:

Pinpoint key risk factors that fuel CIRD spread and severity in shelters, and know when and how to use isolation, quarantine, and foster care strategies to manage CIRD effectively.
Evaluate and apply the latest vaccination recommendations for CIRD prevention, while recognizing their effectiveness and limitations in shelter settings.
Create treatment plans for CIRD cases, focusing on choosing the right antibiotics and using them responsibly, and knowing when to run tests.
Understand how managing your shelter’s capacity, using good housing, and reducing stress can help prevent CIRD.

From RVTs to DVMs and beyond, everyone in the shelter has the power to have a big impact on animal health. CIRD doesn’t have to be status quo!
This webinar has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval, as well as 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) continuing education credit by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA).
Can’t make it live? Register to receive a recording and resources after the event. You can find more free CE in the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse, #ThanksToMaddie!
REGISTER NOW: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/webinar/register/8617519137298/WN_dNSfttoDTOSSc0OLHdoAmQ

Online Event – 7/27/25 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2025-07-27 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
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 Neighborhood Cats.
Session duration is 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session.
$10 Fee
Registration Link

Webinar - 7/29/25 - State of the Art Return-to-Home Tools - CalAnimals
2025-07-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Learn how to promote community-based lost pet reunification, reduce the number of stray animals entering your shelter, and identify owners of lost pets even without identification!
DocuPet has designed and is now offering progressive tools to help pet owners find their lost pets prior to a finder having to bring them to the shelter or an ACO being called for a loose stray animal. Additionally, DocuPet has designed a Pet Record Search Tool that participating animal control agencies and shelters can access to help identify a pet owner, even if the pet does not have a tag number or microchip.
Both of these tools are available to all pet owners and agencies at no cost.
● For those agencies who use DocuPet as their licensing provider, this is an enhancement to your current services (at no charge) and will help to increase your license compliance rates.
● For those agencies who do not provide licensing services and/or do not use DocuPet as their licensing provider, these tools are available to you at no charge.
There is no catch! Come learn how to get these tools up and running at your organization immediately and be part of a state-wide initiative to decrease the number of lost/stray animals entering our shelters!
Presenter: Jackie Rose, JD, MS, CAWA–DocuPet Chief Strategy Officer
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eTRfLc3oQ_qpluvCiCOlHA#/registration

Webinar - 7/29/25 - What’s Working – and What’s Next: Strategic Funding for Free-Roaming Cat Impact - United Spay Alliance
2025-07-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Across the country, dedicated funders and organizations have invested significant time and resources in spay/neuter, TNR, and colony care to improve the lives of free-roaming cats. But after years of hard work, it’s time to ask: Are we making the most of our efforts? Are today’s strategies achieving the scale of impact we need – or is there a better way to help even more cats?
Join us on Tuesday, July 29 for a live webinar with the authors of the new report, Free-Roaming Cat Management: A Funder’s Guide to Better Impact, commissioned by the Summerlee Foundation. This timely report takes a step back to assess where we’ve been, what’s working, and how we can align our resources for even greater results.
Learn what the research tells us, explore key recommendations, and consider how the animal welfare field can move forward – together – with renewed clarity and purpose.
Bring your questions and join the conversation about where we go from here. Read the full report at TheCatReport.org
THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.
Speakers:
John D. Boone, Ph.D. – Wildlife biologist with the Great Basin Bird Observatory in Reno NV, specializing in the conservation and ecology of western birds. He has served as board chair of the SPCA of Northern Nevada for most of the past 24 years and has been a board member of the Alliance for Contraception in Cats & Dogs since 2010. John has consulted on nearly 100 projects across the globe focused on the humane management of free roaming dogs and cats.
Stacy LeBaron – A leading voice in community cat management with over 30 years of experience in animal welfare. She is the founder of the Community Cats Podcast and co-creator of the Community Cats Program Management Certificate course at the University of the Pacific. Stacy also co-owns the Community Cat Clinic in Georgia and serves as treasurer and director of strategy for United Spay Alliance. Her work focuses on empowering grassroots efforts and designing sustainable, data-driven programs to reduce cat overpopulation.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.unitedspayalliance.org/webinar-whats-working-and-whats-next-strategic-funding-for-free-roaming-cat-impact/

Webinar - 7/29/25 - Caring for Each Other: What to do if ICE comes to your vet clinic - MCVMA and AAVMP
2025-07-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In the current tumultuous political climate, knowing our rights and caring for our communities is more important than ever. The increased abductions and deportations happening by Immigration and Customs Enforcement have been tearing apart families and communities. These deportations are targeting BIPOC, primarily affecting Latinx and Asian-American communities. Veterinary medicine is not immune to the impacts. Our colleagues, employees, clients, and patients can all be affected. Aside from the devastating human impacts, pets could be separated from their family members with no warning or ability to plan for their care. This could lead to increased strain on shelters and rescues, increase barriers to accessing veterinary care, and lead to the loss of some of our most vulnerable veterinary colleagues. Knowing our rights can help us protect each other.
Join us for a live presentation by the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, hosted by the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association and the Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals:
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6317513410672/WN_2QsiDAgfQXypMQhisY3mVg

Webinar - 7/30/25 - What Every Animal Shelter is Getting Wrong and How To Fix It - Outcomes Consulting
2025-07-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Join us on July 30 at 2:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM PST for a live webinar, facilitated by Kristen Hassen of Outcomes Consulting Group, and featuring industry experts Jackson Galaxy, Dr. Sara Pizano, and Cameron Moore.
In this webinar, you’ll connect with expert animal shelter consultants who have visited hundreds of animal shelters. What they share may surprise you! Despite geographic and demographic diversity, differences in the size and types of animal shelters, and unique animal shelter cultures, many problems animal shelters experience are nearly identical. We’ll break down the key solvable challenges and offer practical fixes that have worked time and time again to reduce length of stay, improve staff and volunteer morale, make shelters safer, and ensure every animal receives the care and attention they deserve. Dr. Sara Pizano, Jackson Galaxy, and Cameron Moore will come together for the first time to share their combined decades of experience helping shelters recover from crises, improve operations, and plan for the future.
WEBSITE LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4xcx2fxt

Online Course – 7/30/25 – Return to Home Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2025-07-30 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Leave all your assumptions about ‘dumped, abandoned, or unwanted’ stray cats at the door! Imagine if every stray cat entering our shelters was treated as a beloved pet with a family searching for them. How can we streamline the process of reuniting lost pets with their owners—without overburdening our dedicated staff and volunteers or filling up shelter space with lengthy stray holds?
In this session, we’ll explore straightforward, effective strategies and processes you can implement to support the owners of lost cats, become a valuable resource for those who find stray cats, and boost the rates at which cats in our shelters are joyfully reunited with their families.
Take advantage of the interactive format and earn your certificate of completion after passing a short quiz. Plus gain access to an exclusive Facebook group to network with other cat-focused volunteers and professionals.
This workshop is presented by Corinne Bourgoin, Shelter Operations Supervisor at the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA), and lasts 1.5 hours, including an optional 15-minute Q&A session. Registration is just $10.00.
This course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/1212988267258063447

Webinar - 7/30/25 - Unaltered Trends: A National Look at Sterilization Rates and Shelter Impact - Shelter Animals Count
2025-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The rate of animals that are entering animal sheltering organizations spayed or neutered at intake are falling—and the impact of that is compounding. Join Shelter Animals Count as we unveil findings from our new Altered Status Report, a five-year national analysis of spay/neuter trends in shelter populations based on exclusive animal-level data from over 260 organizations.
This session will unpack key data points by species, intake type, and region—highlighting the sharpest declines in altered status, how those shifts are influencing length of stay, and what it means for shelter capacity and community-level care. We’ll also explore the urgent need for targeted interventions to prevent further erosion in preventive veterinary access.
Special guest Dr. Julie Levy will present insights from her latest study, The Post-Pandemic Pet Sterilization Gap, providing critical context on how the pandemic exacerbated surgical shortfalls—and what we can do now to catch up.
Whether you’re working in sheltering, rescue, policy, or industry, this webinar will equip you with the data and talking points needed to understand—and respond to—one of the most pressing issues in animal welfare today.
Panelists:
Stephanie Filer, Executive Director, Shelter Animals Count
Tori Fugate, Director of Communications, Shelter Animals Count
Dr. Julie Levy, DVM, University of Florida, Shelter Medicine Program
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelteranimalscount.org/event/webinar-unaltered-trends-a-national-look-at-sterilization-rates-and-shelter-impact/

Conference - 8/1/25 to 8/3/25 - Taking Action for Animals 2025 - Humane World for Animals (fee applies)
2025-08-01 13:00 - 17:00 | New Orleans
Taking Action for Animals (TAFA) brings together volunteers, advocates and animal welfare organizations from across the U.S. for one shared goal: to better the lives of animals and people alike. TAFA will take place in New Orleans from August 1-3, 2025.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.humaneworld.org/en/events/taking-action-for-animals

Webinar - 8/7/25 - Helping Animals Faster: Using Innovation to Reduce Length of Stay and Save More Lives - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2025-08-07 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
In 2018, Pasco County Animal Services was saving over 85% of animals coming to the shelter but could not break through to saving more than 90%. This innovative leadership team took on the challenge and completely changed their live outcome model to include new, progressive ways for animals to enter and leave alive. As a result, the length of stay for animals in the shelter went from 28.5 days all the way to 3.1 days and the shelter has been above a 90% save rate since 2019.
In this session, Assistant Director Spencer Conover will provide real-life challenges the organization was facing as well as tangible tools, tactics, and resources shelters can use to help lower length of stay, better optimize budgets, and increase the save rate in their organization without additional funding or staff. This interactive and engaging presentation will focus on streamlining intake procedures, recruiting and retaining rescue partnerships, fast-tracking animals through your shelter, prioritizing budget areas that will have the largest impact on your saving rate, and bringing the team together to focus on a common goal.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/helping-animal-faster-using-innovation-to-reduce-length-of-stay-and-save-more-lives/

Online Event – 8/7/25 – Live from the Ranch with Sarah Owings – Karen Pryor Academy
2025-08-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
On Live from The Ranch, Sarah Owings joins Ken Ramirez to demonstrate protected contact training, which is invaluable for trainers working in a zoo, dog trainers working with aggressive or fearful dogs, and for many trainers who want a safe way to start working with large animals, such as cows, like Sarah.
Tune in on Thursday, August 7, at 1:00 pm (PT) for this free, live broadcast with audience Q&A!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Webinar - 8/7/25 - Prop 129: One Year Later - The Bridge Club
2025-08-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
It has been one year since the Veterinary Professional Associates (VPA) in Colorado was passed. The very controversial legislation has caused confusion, stress and uncertainty for many. This conversation will discuss where it stands today, what is happening and what is planned.
WEBSITE LINK: https://thebridgeclub.com/event/prop-129-one-year-later/

Online Course - Application period opens 8/8/25 - Fall 2025 Instructor-Led Courses - Maddie's Fund
2025-08-08 | Virtual
Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses provide an interactive educational opportunity for those who are looking to benefit from the wisdom of established innovative programs. They’re the catalyst you need to take your programs and learning to the next level! All courses are free #ThanksToMaddie!
These courses require completion of:

Self-paced online materials
Zoom classes with your instructor and classmates (The length and number of Zoom classes are course-dependent, but can range from 4 to 6 classes, at 60, 75, or 90 minutes.)
Final project
Course Evaluation Survey

Class size is limited and the selection process is competitive.
To be eligible, your organization must be a U.S.-based 501c3 or government animal welfare organization. All Maddie’s University courses are pre-approved for NACA and CAWA CE (continuing education) credits.
Application period: August 8 – August 18, 2025. Fall 2025 Courses begin the week of September 8, 2025
Fall 2025 Course Offerings
Adoption Counseling
Developing Your Own Kitten College
Feline Lifesaving: Essential Cat Programs for Shelters
Fostering Dogs with Behavior Concerns: Supporting Dogs and People (2 SECTIONS)
Humane Education: Tools & Techniques to Expand Your Reach
Live Better: The Power of You (2 SECTIONS)
Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Shelter Consultations
Marketing Communications 101: The Essentials of Community Connection (2 SECTIONS)
Pet Support Services: Culture, Collaboration, and Case Management
Shelter Clinic Management
Learn more about each course’s information including course descriptions, instructors, class dates and meeting times on Maddie’s University: https://university.maddiesfund.org/online-instructor-led-courses

Webinar - 8/12/25 - Unlocking Insights from USDA APHIS Inspection Reports: Navigating Data and AI Applications - Life of Riley at Spring Point
2025-08-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Explore the USDA APHIS Inspection Report database on licensed dog breeder compliance—its scope, strengths, and limitations—and learn how to effectively navigate and analyze this valuable public data. We’ll share how we leverage this public data to uncover patterns and demonstrate an AI powered app to enhance understanding and promote animal welfare compliance.
Speakers from Life of Riley partner JVR Shelter Strategies:
Dr. Jyothi V. Robertson, Owner and Principal Consultant
Ross Mauck, Consultant & Senior Data Analyst
WEBSITE LINK: https://lor.dog/webinars/

Webinar - 8/13/25 - Role of Shelter Vets During Disasters: What You Need to Know and Resources to Help! - CalAnimals
2025-08-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
When a disaster breaks out in your county, animal services is the lead agency responsible for the evacuation, sheltering, and care of the animals that are affected. And in some instances, animal care includes addressing injuries associated with the disaster, as well as illnesses that can arise from stress, diet changes, and other factors during emergency sheltering. We will discuss your role as the veterinarian, some key things to consider, resources to help you manage through it all, and how to request help when you need it.
Speaker: Ashley Patterson, DVM MPH
CVET – UC Davis
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7jgXAUYbTaKArwKzF7w_YQ

Webinar - 8/13/25 - The Med, the Myth, the Legend: Animal Behavior Medications in the Shelter - Best Friends
2025-08-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Are behavior medications appropriate to use in the shelter? If so, how do we use them and what medications do we choose? This session will dispel myths about medication use, review go-to medications, and provide example frameworks you can use in your organization.
Presented by: Dr. Abbie Atteberry DVM, MS, CAWA, Elite FFCP
National Shelter Medicine; Best Friends Animal Society
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/4717437859110/WN_iRsWQsmFS4aikwy3tfGwsg

Webinar - 8/14/25 - Generating Government Buy-in - HASS
2025-08-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
In many communities, animal services rise and fall with the priorities of local government—and if you’re not part of the conversation, you’re likely missing out on funding, partnerships, and critical support. Whether you’re operating under a city contract, connected to law enforcement, or simply the only game in town for animal welfare, knowing how to work with your local leaders is key.
Join Mike Wheeler, Director of Cabot Animal Support Services, on August 14 at 1 p.m. CST, as he shares his straightforward, proven approach to building relationships with decision makers—and how you can do it, too.
Don’t miss this chance to learn how to turn government allies into champions for your mission.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/8017544188746/WN_DjcP0u9xTvC_VqEUVFLNEQ#/registration

Online Course - Application period closes 8/18/25 - Fall 2025 Instructor-Led Courses - Maddie's Fund
2025-08-18 | Virtual

Webinar - 8/19/25 - Bridging the Gap: Establishing Relationships Between Social Services and Animal Welfare - BestyBnB
2025-08-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Pets can create a barrier to social services. Whether that is a survivor seeking help for domestic violence, people who are experiencing homelessness needing shelter, or those facing a mental health crisis. Pet owners will often delay seeking help because they have nowhere for their pets to go. When organizations are siloed, we may miss opportunities for interventions that can support those in need and potentially prevent further harm to both people and pets. This presentation will give an overview of the special bond trauma survivors share with their pets and the unique challenges they may face when seeking services, tips for pet advocacy that you can provide to your community, and how BestyBnB helps to bridge the gap between animal welfare and social services.
In this session, you will learn:

The important bond between trauma survivors and their pets and the unique challenges they face when seeking services.
Tips for implementing pet advocacy in your community.
How BestyBnB works to bridge the gap in services between social services and animal welfare.

Who should attend?

Animal welfare managers and staff
Mental health program managers and staff
Domestic violence program managers and staff
Victim advocates
Social service providers working with survivors

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mybestybnb.com/trainings/bridging-the-gap

Webinar - 8/20/25 and 8/27/25 - Legal Survival Guide for Dog Pros: Trainers, Shelters, Rescues, Walkers - Puppyworks (fee applies)
2025-08-20 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
YOU’RE IN THE BUSINESS OF HELPING DOGS, NOT WORRYING ABOUT LAWSUITS!
A no-nonsense dive into the critical legal and contractual issues that directly impact your work with training, boarding, day-care, grooming, shelter/rescue, vet clients, dog walking.
If you’re still relying on handshake deals, generic forms, or the belief that “nothing will go wrong,” Think again. If it can go wrong it will, at some point.
Don’t Get Bitten by the Fine Print: Legal Must-Knows for Dog Professionals
We’ll show you exactly what needs to be in writing, where the biggest legal risks hide, and how to protect yourself with clear contracts, powerful disclaimers, and proactive communication. Whether you’re a solo operator, part of a facility, or leading a team, this training will empower you to reduce liability, earn trust, and run your entity confidently.
What You Don’t Know Can & Will Cost You
This is not just another box to check, it’s a must-attend event for any professional or entity handling dogs who wants to protect their future and ensure they stay in business. What you don’t know can absolutely come back to bite you.
Presenter: Attorney Kenneth M. Phillips
4.5 CEUs
CCPDT& IAABC
EARLY BIRD: $10 Off
$59* / Individual
$49* / Groups 4+
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/dogbitelaw

Webinar - 8/27/25 - Mid-Year Momentum: What the 2025 Data Is Telling Us About Animal Shelter Trends - Shelter Animals Count
2025-08-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Join us for a data-packed session featuring the latest data from Shelter Animals Count, highlights from Hill’s 2025 State of the Shelter Report, and new animal-level data insights and survey analysis from the year.
This webinar will be recorded.
Unlocking Animal Data Series – Powered by Hill’s Pet Nutrition
In 2025, Shelter Animals Count and Hill’s Pet Nutrition are teaming up to bring you the Unlocking Animal Data Series—a year-long content series designed to move beyond basic shelter metrics and uncover the insights shaping the future of animal welfare. This exclusive series features deep-dive webinars, data-driven blogs, and access to the latest national trends from SAC’s robust dataset.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your foster program, prepare for kitten season, or navigate big dog challenges, this series delivers practical tools, actionable insights, and industry expertise.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pajHUUUaRm-OCM5vcgI12Q

Webinar - 8/28/25 - Unlocking AI for Animal Shelters - CalAnimals
2025-08-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join us for a live webinar led by Kristen Hassen of Outcomes Consulting Group, designed specifically for animal shelter professionals. This interactive, fast-paced session will teach you how to easily integrate AI into operations to save time, streamline processes, and improve outcomes. Whether you’re just getting started with AI or looking to expand your AI toolkit, this session will provide actionable insights and real-world examples to help your team work smarter and save more lives.
Presenter:
Kristen Hassen, Outcomes Consulting Group
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bGIkW78gQHypC701UZpbAQ#/

Webinar - 9/4/25 - Mike Shikashio - Arousal and Aggression - FDSA (fee applies)
2025-09-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
What does “arousal” have to do with aggressive behaviors in dogs? In some cases, arousal can be the catalyst for an intense, aggressive response, and can be directed at something a dog may not even be focused on. We may also see cases where a dog in a highly aroused state “spills over” into aggressive behavior.
Mike will first define this often-controversial topic and discuss why it is crucial to consider arousal as a factor in aggression cases. Prevention, management, and behavior change strategies will be highlighted!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Online Event - 9/9/25 - One Health Clinic Quarterly Coffee Hour - One Health Clinic
2025-09-09 14:30 - 15:30 | Virtual
One Health Clinic Quarterly Coffee HourWhen: Sep 9, 2025 from 02:30 PM to 03:30 PM (PT)
We will have our quarterly One Health Clinic coffee hour on September 9th, 2:30-3:30 Pacific. Please join us if you want to talk about your One Health Clinic activities, ask questions about how to set up a Clinic in your region, and to learn from others.
We can also discuss the new publication looking at 4 years of data from the flagship One Health Clinic in Seattle
If you have joined our free Toolkit , you will receive an email with the zoom link, but the Zoom link is here:
Join Zoom Meeting
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