Welcome to our Shelter Industry Events Calendar! Here, you’ll find a variety of webinars, learning opportunities, online meetings, and national events focused on animal sheltering and related interests. While some events are hosted by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, most are organized by other groups and agencies. Please note that being listed here doesn’t mean we’ve reviewed the material.

We’re here to provide you with a range of resources to help make your life easier. For more details about any event, feel free to contact the organizer directly (you’ll find their info in the event description). Know of any event that we are missing that you think should be shown here? EMAIL US at events@sheltermedportal.com

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Calendar of Events

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Conference – 4/27/25 to 4/29/25 – Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals – Humane Canada (fee applies)

Hybrid Conference – 4/26/25 and 4/27/25 – Feline Health Symposium – Health Breakthroughs for EveryCat: Focusing on Future Therapies for Feline Heart Disease and Beyond – EveryCat Health Foundation (fee applies)

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

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Webinar – 4/29/25 – Part II: Triage that Transforms Intake – HASS

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Online Event – 5/1/25 – Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection: Pawsitively Clean: Foster Home Sanitation Tips with Dr. Chumkee Aziz – Maddie’s Fund

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Webinar – 5/1/25 – How to practice environmentally sustainable veterinary medicine – The Bridge Club

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Online Event – 5/3/25 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

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

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Online Event – 5/6/25 – All Call: Boosting Adoptions with Bilingual Support – California for All Animals

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Webinar – 5/6/25 – Maximizing Social Media for Animal Reunification during Disasters or Emergencies for Animal Shelters – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

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Webinar – 5/6/25 and 5/8/25 – Role of Companion Animals in Public Health Outbreaks, Including H5N1 – CVMA (fee applies)

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Webinar – 5/7/25 – Summa Fundraising Series Session 1: Fundraising 101 – CalAnimals

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Hybrid Conference – 5/8/25 – IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Pre-Conference Events – IAABC (fee applies)

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Webinar – 5/8/25 – Blueprints and Principles: The Architecture of a Modern Animal Services Program – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

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Webinar – 5/8/25 – APCC: Don’t Sweat It: An Overview of Common Toxidromes and Their Management – ASPCAPro

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Webinar – 5/8/25 – Maddie’s Insights: Exploring Factors That Influence Public Engagement of Adoptable Pets on Social Me – Maddie’s Fund

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Webinar – 5/6/25 and 5/8/25 – Role of Companion Animals in Public Health Outbreaks, Including H5N1 – CVMA (fee applies)

1 event,

Hybrid Conference – 5/8/25 to 5/11/25 – IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference 2025 – IAABC (fee applies)

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1 event,

Hybrid Conference – 5/8/25 to 5/11/25 – IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference 2025 – IAABC (fee applies)

Event Series

1 event,

Hybrid Conference – 5/8/25 to 5/11/25 – IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference 2025 – IAABC (fee applies)

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1 event,

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

2 events,

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Online Conference – 5/13/25 – The Maui Wildfire: An In-depth Look at Community Cats and Disaster Response – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)

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Webinar – 5/13/25 – The Adopter Experience: A Guide to Increasing Adoptions – Shelter Animals Count

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Online Training – 5/14/25 – Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop Presented by Dr. Rachel Geller – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

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Webinar – 5/14/25 – Unlocking AI for Animal Shelters – Outcomes Consulting

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Webinar – 5/17/25 – Targeted TNR and Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

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3 events,

Online Certificate Program – Starts 5/19/25 – Animal Shelter Behavioral Management Certificate Program – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)

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

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Webinar – 5/19/25 – Redefining the Gold Standard: A New Framework for More Accessible Care – UC Davis KSMP

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Webinar – 5/20/25 – Unleash the Power of Pet Reunification – CalAnimals

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Online Event – 5/20/25 – All Call: Helping Paws and People – Food and Resource Pantry Programming – California for All Animals

Webinar Series – 5/20/25 – Doors Wide Open – Successful Program Profiles: Neighborhood Pets and their Community-Centered Well-Being for People and Pets – Open Door Veterinary Collective

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Webinar – 5/20/25 – Healthy Humans, Happy Pets Part 1 – Physical Wellbeing: The Foundation of Health – Fear Free Shelters

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Webinar – 5/20/25 – Gatekeeping Care: The Intersection of Spay/Neuter and the Myth of “Responsible Pet Ownership” – MCVMA

2 events,

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Webinar – 5/21/25 – Summa Fundraising Series Session 2: Special Events – CalAnimals

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Webinar – 5/21/25 – Panleukopenia 101: A Guide for Fosters and Caregivers – National Kitten Coalition

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Online Event – 5/22/25 – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection: Socializing Puppies with Dr. Karen Overall – Maddie’s Fund

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Online Course – Starts 5/26/25 – Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program – UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse

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