Shelter Learniverse

Online Event - Wednesdays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-07-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-07-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The AmPA! weekly Maddie’s Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week.
You’ll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy, as well as other industry leaders, but, more importantly, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.
Click this link to join at 3pm CT: https://bit.ly/3cjHM5I
WEBSITE LINK: Facebook Page With Info – Click Here

Online Event - Fridays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-07-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-07-17 13:00 - 14:00

Online Conference - FREE - 7/11/20 to 7/12/20 - ASPCA Cornell Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conference
2020-07-11 06:00 - 14:00, 2020-07-12 06:00 - 14:00
July 11-12, 2020 | All Online | Tuition Waived – 9 AM to 5 PM (ET), 6 AM to 2 PM (PT)
To bring you the critical, timely information you need in a safe way, this year’s conference will take place virtually from July 11-12, 2020, and registration fees will be waived. Featuring twelve free workshops in two tracks—medical and operations—the 2020 ASPCA® Cornell Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Conference is a unique educational opportunity for veterinarians and other animal welfare professionals to learn from our field of highly regarded speakers.
Register now
Highlights of this year’s conference include:

A high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) panel discussion featuring Drs Phil Bushby, Emily McCobb, Leslie Appel, and Karla Brestle
Epidemiological modeling of COVID-19 from Dr. Rachel Kreisler
Access to basic veterinary care and the impacts of COVID-19 from Dr. Brittany Watson
A panel discussion on COVID-19 response and what tactics to keep

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And there are more benefits to attending, too:

Quick, easy, and free registration
An entirely virtual format, allowing more team members to attend from the comfort of their own homes—no stressful, long travel required!
The opportunity to learn from experts in their fields
Critical workshops geared towards COVID-19 response
Continuing education credits*

Weekly Call - Monday Mornings - Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2020-07-13 07:00 - 08:00, 2020-07-20 07:00 - 08:00
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, animal shelter workers, volunteers and animal welfare leaders from across the country have been meeting every Monday morning at 7am PT/10am ET to discuss protocols, ideas, obstacles they’re facing and more.
Led by Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Director of Pima Animal Care in Tucson, AZ, these calls have provided an opportunity for people to connect that otherwise may not have even met.
“The purpose of these calls is simple – maintain connection among shelter professionals, provide support and comradery, and share science-based news and information along with emerging best practices in animal welfare,” Hassen-Auerbach says. “These calls are always lively and interesting and we’re not afraid to debate and share different perspectives from the attendees. You can take center stage and share your thoughts and ideas in front of several hundred of your colleagues or quietly drink your morning coffee and listen in.”
For many, these calls have been an invaluable resource. “When the subject of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) came to the front of all of our minds, the calls adapted and we had a space to again learn from one another,” said Emily Klehm from South Suburban Humane Society in Chicago Heights, IL. “The calls have been my go-to source for grant information, statistics and trends. I’ve also been able to identify and connect to colleagues working on the same issues in similar communities.”
Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Executive Director at Austin Pets Alive! adds, “We hear from people in the industry who have important information related to COVID, new programming and research.  This is information you can’t possibly get in your day to day work at your local shelter.”
If you’re a shelter professional, dedicated volunteer or run a rescue organization, we want you to join us! Bookmark this link and we will see you on Monday!
Note: The calls are recorded so if you can’t make it, you can listen in later. If you haven’t already, join the Facebook group to access the link to recorded calls and to connect with others on there.

Webinar - 7/13/20 - Veterinary Dentistry - Oral Examination and Charting - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-07-13 10:00 - 2020-07-23 11:20
This webinar will help you to understand oral and dental anatomy in dogs and cats using proper nomenclature. You will be able to do patient triage, obtain a history, assess clinical signs, perform a dental and oral examination (in the awake and anesthetized patient), and record your findings. The modified Triadan tooth numbering system will be introduced, and an example of a dental record will be shown for entry of your diagnostic findings and treatment performed. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/oral-examination-and-charting-2

Online Meeting - CASCAR - 7/14/20 and 7/21/20 - California Animal Shelters - DEI - UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
2020-07-14 10:00 - 11:00
This Tuesday: Diving back into social and racial justice for California animal shelters

You are invited to join our two-part discussion session happening this Tuesday, July 14th.

The sheltermedicine.com newsletter: your portal to better sheltering.

Save the Date: DEI and your shelter.

Two-part DEI discussion sessions this Tuesday (7/14) and next Tuesday (7/21).

Hi All,

We just got off the phone from the group planning session for our upcoming CASCAR calls and we’re really looking forward to our time together on Tuesday! Jose Ocano and Jyothi Robertson will be joining us again for a two-parter this Tuesday, July 14th, and the following Tuesday, July 21st, to dive deeper into applying a racial and social justice lens both within our organizations and to the work that we do.

We will move through definitions and establishing cultural foundations into practical tactics with plenty of room for discussion. As always, our hope is to create a respectful and friendly context for exploration and sharing of questions, ideas and experiences.

Just shedding lots and lots of light on this discussion and refusing to let it fade into the background as other pressing issues emerge (and surge☹️), is really helpful. At least, that’s our sincere hope.

Check the CA shelters page for links to this and previous CASCAR calls.

We would love for this to be inclusive of interested staff at every level so please feel free to share with your team. Coming up, we can discuss changing the time of these calls to better accommodate schedules now that more people are back to work onsite, We realize 10am isn’t the easiest for kennel staff.

As always, if you have questions or suggestions for this discussion or future CASCAR topics, email us at CASCAR@sheltermedicine.com <mailto:CASCAR@sheltermedicine.com>.
Remember, if you volunteer to lead a section of a call, you get a CASCAR mug of your own!

Dr. Kate Hurley and the KSMP Team

Webinar - 7/14/20 - Expanding Your Online Community with Web Accessibility - TechSoup
2020-07-14 11:00 - 12:00
Donating, volunteering, and being involved in your community is for everyone … including those with disabilities.
Inaccessible websites keep 15 percent of the population from finding you and your work online. That’s millions of potential patrons, volunteers, ambassadors, and even future donors who might not be able to use your website due to small but significant errors.
In this presentation, Knowbility’s Jessica Looney and Jillian Fortin will cover

What accessibility is and why it should be a priority for nonprofits
The business case for accessibility
How to get buy-in from stakeholders of your organization
A few quick website techniques to make your site more accessible today

Speakers

Jessica Looney
Jessica Looney, Director of Education, has worked for clients including Knowbility, Camp Fire USA, Austin Opera, The Thinkery and many others for nearly 20 years. Jessica has experience leading the organization, fundraising and marketing efforts for global outreach. Her work on tech-related programs includes rallying top talent to implement, teach, and advocate for accessible web design (AIR); organizing communities both locally and abroad to learn and practice accessibility (AccessU); and working to provide classroom support nationwide for students who use assistive technology (K-12 Access Toolkit). Jessica speaks at conferences and leads training workshops. Jessica has a degree in Nonprofit Administration from St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX.

Jillian Fortin
For more than a decade, Jillian Fortin has specialized in working with small to medium sized businesses as well as nonprofit organizations by helping them increase awareness of their brands online via search engines and social networks. She has traveled all over the country as a speaker on topics such as marketing through social networks, online brand management, universal design and accessibility. Previously, Jillian Fortin has managed web departments of up to 20 team members for online interactive marketing agencies and has held board positions for non-profit organizations in the Houston area.
Jillian’s colorful background includes experience in a number of industries: she has worked in upper management as well as the arts, nonprofits as well as youth leadership councils. Her clients have ranged from the ages of four years old to eighty-four years old. She firmly believes in self-education and as a student of life, she plans on educating herself for as long as she can.
WEBSITE LINK: Click Here

Shelter Medicine National Rounds - Weekly on Tuesdays - UW-Madison and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
2020-07-14 13:00 - 14:00
From: National Shelter Medicine Rounds
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 9:48:07 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: National Shelter Medicine Rounds
Subject: National Shelter Medicine rounds tomorrow 7/14

Hello National Shelter Medicine Rounds attendees,

We will be holding rounds tomorrow 7/14 and continuing discussion from last week surrounding shelter medicine educators tactics during this time. We welcome others to come prepared to informally share more about their altered teaching models.

Dr. Crawford also shared this timely veterary student survey to take a look at:
US – VETERINARY STUDENT SURVEY The VBMA, the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), and VIN Foundation developed a survey to shed light on if, and how, the pandemic is impacting veterinary students preparing to enter the veterinary workforce. More than 1,000 veterinary students from the classes of ’20 and ’21 at US and Caribbean veterinary schools responded. The survey results showed that most students felt that their school’s reaction to COVID-19 was reasonable, and nearly 90% of the class of 2020 had signed or verbally agreed to employment. However, mental wellbeing of students has declined, and nearly two-thirds of the class of 2021 had externship experiences postponed or canceled. Click here to see the results of the survey.​

https://vinfoundation.org/covid-19-veterinary-student-classes-2020-2021-impact-survey/​

Hope to see many of you joining us tomorrow!

National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731

One tap mobile
+19292056099,,520278731# US (New York)
+16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)

Recordings and shared documents/links info:

Recorded rounds can be found at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/bdzl9zkkkcy5komx5cvkqc3nsmik9jc1 Some more formalized rounds will be recorded but many discussions will not be recorded in order better facilitate open and honest discussion. If you do not see a previous rounds on this document then it was not recorded.
Links/documents shared in the chat during rounds can be accessed at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/9aafkcezkivmnb569upycuvxjpbgftvx We will be saving any documents and links that are shared in the chat in this folder called ‘Links shared in chat’
You should be able to access these box folders as a guest at any time without a sign in necessary.

Thank you,

Stephanie Koester, CVT
Assistant Director, Shelter Medicine Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu
Rounds related documents, recordings, and details can be accessed here at any time.

National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731

One tap mobile
+19292056099,,520278731# US (New York)
+16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)

COVID-19 Rounds general info:
We will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 and other current topics that impact shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET. You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance. Note: Rounds is typically held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month and will return to that format once the need for more regular discussion passes. Recordings will not be available during COVID-19 discussions but can be accessed from previous regular rounds and will again be available once we return to the usual format.

This group is made up of shelter veterinarians, shelter vet trainees, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.

Web Conference System Details:
If you have not used Zoom before I’d recommend you join at the zoom link in advance to give it a test run on your computer as you’ll likely need to do a quick download. For audio, you can use either your computer if you have microphone capabilities or you can dial in from your phone. Here is a link to test your audio in advance if you would like to: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio In order to see the visuals that may be shared you must join either through your computer or download the app if joining from a mobile device.

Webinar - 7/15/20 - Diarrhea on the Run - National Kitten Coalition
2020-07-15 08:00 - 09:00
Get the down and dirty basics about diarrhea in kittens. Understand the causes, know what you can do to provide supportive care, and learn about treatment options to address a variety of diarrhea causes. As always, the webinar will include a wealth of information, and there will also be time for Q & A.
Click here to register for this free webinar!

Webinar - 7/15/20 - Large-Scale Animal Cruelty Seizures: Key Considerations - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse/HSUS
2020-07-15 10:00 - 11:00
EVENT DETAILS

Preparing for a large-scale animal cruelty seizure provides exceptional challenges and can be daunting for any agency. This webinar will briefly review how to prepare for, and execute, one of these cases, from case-building through prosecution. Specifically, it will cover how to prepare for a case involving a significant number of animals, with a focus on engaging key stakeholders and securing critical physical/personnel resources. The presentation will discuss evidence documentation and sentencing considerations, unique to large-scale cases.

The National Law Enforcement Center on Animal Abuse was established by the National Sheriffs’ Association to provide law enforcement officers information on the realities of animal abuse and to promote their proactive involvement in the enforcement of animal abuse laws in their communities. Through our partners, the Center will serve as an information clearinghouse and forum for law enforcement on the growing problem of animal abuse and its link to other types of crimes, including violence against humans. The Center also promotes officer safety in officer-dog encounters through continuing education and training.

The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. We believe only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA’s purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership.

Founded in 1954, the Humane Society of the United States and its affiliates around the globe fight the big fights to end suffering for all animals. Together with millions of supporters, the HSUS takes on puppy mills, factory farms, trophy hunts, animal testing and other cruel industries, and together with its affiliates, rescues and provides direct care for over 100,000 animals every year. The HSUS works on reforming corporate policy, improving and enforcing laws and elevating public awareness on animal issues.

WEBSITE LINK: https://justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/large-scale-animal-cruelty-seizures-key-considerations/

Webinar - 7/15/20 - Helping Cats in Your Community Webinar - Alley Cat Allies
2020-07-15 11:00 - 12:00
Learn the basics of Trap-Neuter-Return with our Helping Cats in Your Community webinar. We’ve put together this resource for you to learn directly from our expert staff how you can improve cats’ lives. In this 90-minute online demonstration, you’ll learn about feral cats and how to do Trap-Neuter-Return yourself.
If you’re already familiar with Trap-Neuter-Return, this webinar can also be used as a model for launching TNR workshops in your own community. Find more resources for holding your own workshop.
We hold TNR webinars quarterly, alternating between English and Spanish every 3 months.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about attending the webinar.
Watch this webinar!

NEXT SESSIONS:
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EDT Register Now!

Webinar - 7/15/20 - 5 Challenges to Managing a Veterinary Practice Post COVID-19 - Virox
2020-07-15 11:00 - 12:00
WEBINAR: 5 Challenges to Managing A Veterinary Practice Post COVID-19​​​​​​​

This 1-hour webinar, will be free, and funded by Virox Animal Health and will provide 1 hour of RACE accredited CE.
By July, much of the North America’s shelter-in-place restrictions will be lifted and the full impact of the shutdown will come more clearly into view.Veterinary hospitals will try to return to business-as-usual, but a global recession, continued outbreaks of disease, employees unwilling to return to work, cash strapped clients, and lingering fears of social contact may make that an elusive goal. Here is what practices should do to mitigate these five challenges and to reduce their impact on the business and staff.

About the Presenter

Bash is a certified veterinary practice manager and a licensed veterinary technician in the U.S. He is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and the Veterinary Practice Management Program at Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management. He has written for many industry publications including DVM360, Vetted, Veterinary Economics and AAHA Trends Magazine. He frequently presents at veterinary conferences in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

Bash Halow, CVPM, LVT
Webinar Host

*This webinar is free, and will also provide 1 hour of RACE accredited CE.
WEBSITE LINK: Click Here
Your friends,
Virox Animal Health Team

Webinar - 7/15/20 - Veterinary Dentistry - Dental Radiography and Interpretation - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-07-15 15:00 - 17:00
This webinar will review equipment/material needs to perform dental radiography in dogs and cats. Benefits and disadvantages of digital and non-digital options are outlined. Parallel and bisecting angle techniques and the most common positioning mistakes are discussed. Anatomy and pathology on numerous dental radiographs obtained from the upper and lower jaws with various lesions are explained in a systematic fashion. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/dental-radiography-and-interpretation-2

Webinar - 7/16/20 - The Ins & Outs of Perception: Crafting the Culture and Brand of Your Organization - CalAnimals for CalAnimals Members
2020-07-16 10:00 - 11:00
Speaker: Melanie Sadek, Executive Director, Valley Humane Society
Culture and brand are subtle expressions of your organization’s values that take careful planning and regular fine-tuning. Take the lead on creating a culture within your organization that better supports your own team and the community you serve. Attendees will learn how to evaluate their organization’s brand and make simple changes to evolve into a community-focused organization with stronger relationships and improved public perception.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.calanimals.org/on

Webinar - 7/16/20 - The Business of Fear Free: How to Positively Impact Profitability and Practice Value - Fear Free & Ceva
2020-07-16 10:00 - 11:00
A Fear Free approach to veterinary care is better for our patients, but what about our practices?
This presentation from Michael Hargrove, DVM, MBA, will demonstrate how becoming a Fear Free Certified Practice has business benefits that extend well beyond improved patient care. Every stakeholder in the practice benefits from Fear Free: the patients, the clients, the staff, and the practice owner.
Dr. Hargrove will discuss improved client experience, the development of a clearer brand image for the practice, and increased loyalty from clients, as well as how the change in practice culture improves staff satisfaction, increases employee retention, decreases workplace injury, and boosts employee recruiting. As a certified business appraiser, he also discusses how adopting a Fear Free practice culture can translate to an improved practice value when it comes time to sell.
Dr. Michael Hargrove is the owner of a 7-doctor small animal practice in Duluth, Minnesota. His practice has been AAHA-certified for 41 years and in 2018 became the first Fear Free Certified Practice in Minnesota. Dr. Hargrove is a certified Fear Free Professional and is also Certified in Low Stress Handling and a member of the Fear Free Advisory Group.
Dr. Hargrove also works with Summit Veterinary Advisors as a veterinary management consultant. He has an MBA and is a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) who works primarily with veterinarians who are buying/selling veterinary practices or are looking for more information on how to improve the financial health of their practice. Dr. Hargrove is married with one son and three stepsons as well as three cats and a stepdog.
Brought to you by Ceva.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_10pY1KKGSfS4G-J7NXdjJw

Webinar - 7/16/20 - Chameleon Shelter Software - Inventory Window - Chameleon
2020-07-16 10:00 - 11:00
The #1 most-requested webinar topic from attendees of previous webinars! The Inventory window provides item codes for all chargeable fees and fines, licenses and permits, and also medical procedures, medications and visit types.
Inventory basics, item code naming strategy, how to use barcodes, how to clean up inventory, making items obsolete, essential item codes, reporting.
And as always, some Q&A time at the end.
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Webinar - 7/16/20 - Ask an Expert - Infection Prevention - Virox
2020-07-16 11:00 - 12:00
As restrictions begin to ease, and we begin to review our operating procedures, there is one thing that we all have in common, infection prevention has become everyone’s business. You probably have a lot of questions about how to stay safe and do your part to keep COVID-19 out of your workplace, and you’re not alone. People from around the globe, just like you, are trying to navigate proper bio security protocols, and you probably have a few questions.
Virox Technologies is here to help. For over 20 years, Virox Technologies, the creators of Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide®, has been manufacturing disinfectants which are often chosen in times of outbreak, or in daily use, for their unparalleled combination of safety and efficacy.
WEBSITE LINK: Click Here

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2020-07-16 11:00 - 12:30
This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making, and behavior modification in the shelter.
Each session is 90 minutes, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time every Thursday in June, beginning June 4th.
The topics are:

Advice to Resolve Common Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats to Prevent Surrender – June 4th

Intake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective – June 11th

Canine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th

Behavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th

Tuition for entire series:
$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount.
$55 non-members
Complete your registration today. You will be automatically enrolled in ALL 4 sessions. A unique code and password will be emailed to you. The link may not be shared.

6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020

When:
All Thursdays in June
11am-12:30pm

Where:
VIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS

Presenter:
Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC

Contact:
Kathy Anderson
Kathy@CalAnimals.org

REGISTER HERE: https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/KelleyBollenWorkshopJune

Online Event - 7/16/20 - Ken Ramirez & Lindsay Wood Brown - Classical Conditioning in Modern Dog Training - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-07-16 12:00 - 13:00
LIVE FROM THE RANCH
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, July 16 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Lindsay Wood Brown to talk about classical conditioning and the evolving way modern trainers perceive it.

KEN RAMIREZ

Ken is the EVP and Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Training, co-leading the company with Aaron Clayton. Ken oversees the vision for, and development of, training education programs. You will usually find Ken teaching at a ClickerExpo conference, leading a course at the Karen Pryor National Training Center (The Ranch), or teaching one of the Karen Pryor Academy courses.

A 40+ year veteran of animal care and training, Ken is a biologist and behaviorist who has supervised the development care and training of more than 40,000 species. He has worked with organizations across the globe to improve animal training, program effectiveness, and animal health and welfare. Ken’s diverse body of contributions includes designing and implementing conservation projects for elephant protection and spearheading projects to train everything from komodo dragons to butterflies. Ken’s extensive canine work includes working with trainers, organizations, and federal and state agencies on training procedures for topics including aggression, search-and-rescue, and scent detection.
Ken has written/edited two successful books, taught at a major university, hosted two successful seasons of the television series Talk to the Animals, and was EVP of animal care and training at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. When he’s not doing cool stuff with animals and people, you might find Ken at a NY theater or at any movie screening.

LINDSAY WOOD BROWN

Lindsay Wood Brown is a board-certified applied animal behaviorist (ACAAB) with a master’s degree in animal behavior. She is a Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) course developer and has served as a KPA faculty member since 2012. Lindsay’s goal is to help behavior consultants and shelter professionals apply behavior-change science to their everyday professional lives. Her focus is on stripping labels, flipping prevailing ideas on their sides for a better view, and honing in on systematic ways to advance strategies.

Lindsay consults for animal shelters across the country and provides 1:1 mentorship opportunities for behavior consultants. She previously served as the Director of Operations for Lynchburg Humane Society in Virginia and as the Director of Animal Training and Behavior for the Humane Society of Boulder Valley in Boulder, Colorado.
Learn more about Lindsay on her Facebook page.

WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Webinar - 7/16/20 - Mike Shikashio - Dogs That Guard Their Owners - FDSA - fee applies
2020-07-16 15:00 - 16:00
Dog aggression expert, Michael Shikashio CDBC, will explore why dogs may display aggressive behavior when they are near their owner and another dog or human approaches. Mike will discuss how to determine if a dog is truly guarding their person or if there is actually another reason for their behavior. He will also dive into the behavior change techniques that can be used to modify this type of aggression!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/fdsa-calendar

Online Event - 7/18/20 - 2020 Online Feline Leukemia Day - Community Cats Podcast
2020-07-18 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The Community Cats Podcast and Feline Leukemia advocacy supporter Margaret Tompkins are thrilled to announce our first-ever online FeLV Educational Day, to be held July 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Eastern (7 AM to 2 PM Pacific).
We will have a wonderful group of speakers sharing their expertise around Feline Leukemia. Planned speakers include Amy Kohlbecker (Best Friends Animal Society), Dr. Julie Levy (University of Florida), Britney Fox Hover (Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society), Danielle Case (Tree House Humane Society), Dr. Heather Kennedy (KC Pet Project), and Monica Frenden (American Pets Alive).
For just $25 for the day, hear from the best and learn about the great success we have had saving the lives of kitties with Feline Leukemia.
PLEASE NOTE – Webinar registration links will appear on the page you will be sent to after completing your purchase. Please click the link to complete your registration for the day.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/online-feline-leukemia-day-2020/

Webinar - 7/18/20 - What is a Veterinary Behaviorist and When Do I Need One? - Richmond SPCA ($20 fee applies)
2020-07-18 13:00 - 14:00
There are many pets who have trouble coping with certain situations or the world around them. These pets may be extremely anxious, act in an aggressive manner or develop compulsive behaviors. It is essential to evaluate the emotional contributions to behaviors in order to make a treatment plan that allows the pet to cope with life’s stressors.
Have you ever wondered what a veterinary behaviorist does or why a pet would need to consult with one? Veterinary Behaviorists are licensed veterinarians that have achieved board-certification in the specialty of Veterinary Behavior. Pets of all types and ages may need help and we want you to know when to get them additional behavior assistance. This presentation will be beneficial for veterinarians, trainers, behavior consultants and many other pet professionals who work with a variety of animals. Pet guardians may also find this information useful while pursuing help for pets displaying behavioral and emotional issues.
CEU’s:
CBCC-KA 1
IAABC Lecture – 1
RACE for veterinarians
To submit CEU’s please contact Alisha Fritz at afritz@richmondspca.org.
Topics covered will include:

What is a veterinary behaviorist? What specialized training have they received?
What can a veterinary behaviorist offer to clients that is different from a family practice vet?
What types of behaviors and symptoms indicate that an animal should be referred to a veterinary behaviorist?
How does a veterinary behaviorist work with veterinarians and trainers/behavior consultants?
What are examples of medical issues affecting behavior?
How do you find a veterinary behaviorist in your area?
What can you do when a client doesn’t have a veterinary behaviorist in their area or can’t afford these specialized services?
Time will be available for questions at the end of the webinar.

Proceeds to benefit the Richmond SPCA.
About Amy Learn, VMD

Dr. Amy Learn is Chief of Medicine at the Animal Behavior Wellness Center’s Richmond location. Dr. Learn is in her last year of residency in Clinical Behavioral Medicine. She is currently co-mentored by Dr. Amy Pike and Dr. Lisa Radosta.
She earned her Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. After graduating, she completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery with rotations in medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, dentistry, general practice, emergency, oncology, dermatology, cardiology and neurology. She has been practicing general medicine for 15 years. Before deciding on a behavior residency, Dr. Learn had been pursuing surgery as a specialty. She ultimately realized that treating pets with behavior problems was her calling.
​Certifications, Affiliations and Awards:

Low Stress Handling – Certified Silver (2016)
Fear Free Certified Professional, Level 1 (2016)
Volunteer with Project Chimps (2016 – present)
Fear Free Certified Professional, Level 2 (2017)
Fear Free Certified Professional, Level 3 (2018)
R.K. Anderson ACVB Resident Award (2019)

WEBSITE LINK: https://richmondspca.org/classes/webinar-what-is-a-veterinary-behaviorist-saturday-7-18-at-400-p-m/

Webinar - 7/19/20 - Eliminate the Hurdles: Identifying and Treating Chronic Pain in Cats - VetGirl and Zoetis
2020-07-19 17:30 - 18:30
Do your feline patients grimace at you?
Osteoarthritis is often under-diagnosed in our feline patients, and often under-treated.
Join us for a complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis online webinar, where Dr. Tammy Grubb, DVM, DACVA, PhD reviews pain management in our feline patients. In this lecture, Dr. Grubb will focus on osteoarthritis (OA) pain in cats and will discuss tips on manifestations of pain, identification of pain by cat owners, diagnosis of OA, and OA pain treatment options.
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis Petcare, this webinar is free to all!

Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate! Don’t see the quiz? Please check our our HELP CENTER for answers for important information, specific quiz information here!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
RACE Provider number: 785
RACE Program number: 41647/41648
This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-19-2020-eliminate-the-hurdles-identifying-and-treating-chronic-pain-in-cats/

Webinar - 7/20/20 - The Future of Volunteers in Sheltering -
2020-07-20 11:00 - 12:00
Volunteers and those who lead them are critical to the lifesaving work of animal shelters nationwide. The last few months have drastically changed how most organizations engage volunteers. As the Covid-19 pandemic spread across the country, animal shelters quickly shifted operations, moving animals into foster and—in most cases—asking the majority of volunteers to stay home. Many areas are now seeing increasing coronavirus infection rates as states struggle to move responsibly through various stages of re-opening.
What does all this mean for the future of volunteers in sheltering? What role do volunteers play in ensuring our shelters are resilient and sustainable during these challenging times? How can volunteers help to ensure we re-emerge stronger than ever post Covid-19? Despite the difficulties ahead, there is significant opportunity to harness volunteer energy to strengthen shelters in meeting their lifesaving missions and better serve the animals and people in our communities.

We invite leaders of volunteers, shelter managers, executive directors and others to join us for a series of robust discussions and breakout groups, to explore questions such as:

How is volunteer engagement evolving and changing in this new COVID world?
What challenges are we facing and how might we overcome them?
What opportunities might we seize upon to engage volunteers in new strategic ways to reach our goals?
How do we ensure our shelters’ volunteer efforts are resilient and sustainable to meet the needs of the animals in our care and the communities we serve long into the future?

Monday, July 20, 2020
2:00pm – 4:00pm ET, 11:00am – 12:00pm PT
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Facilitators:
Betsy McFarland
Betsy is a collaborator and bridge-builder with a proven track record of navigating diverse viewpoints, often in emotionally charged situations. She is skilled at gathering input and synthesizing it to identify common ground and implement innovative solutions. She is a trained facilitator, with an Executive Certificate in Facilitation through Georgetown University’s Institute for Transformational Leadership. Passionate about engaging the community, Betsy also has extensive experience growing volunteers within organizations large and small. She specializes in providing training and assessments in effective volunteer engagement and guides organizations through strategy development to ensure program effectiveness at all levels. Betsy is a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) through the Association of Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and holds a degree in psychology from George Mason University.
Lydia Krupinski
Lydia is the Vice President of Mission Impact where she oversees The Anti-Cruelty Society’s humane education, community outreach, volunteer, and adoption placement efforts. As the Society’s Chief Program Officer, Lydia is leading the charge in expanding the organization’s community of caring by supporting and inspiring animal lovers within and beyond the walls of the organization. Whether it’s facilitating adoption matches, equipping fosters and volunteers, responding to community pet needs, or mentoring the next generation of animal advocates, Lydia and her team are meaningfully engaging the public in exciting and innovative ways.
Betsy and Lydia will be joined by Adisa team members Laura Maloney, Heather Cammisa and Jyothi Robertson.
Laura Maloney
Laura specializes in executive and leadership development, team and organizational effectiveness, and aligning organizations to deliver its strategy. She has a special interest in expanding the capacity of leaders to build thriving enterprises and high-performance teams and has served as the CEO of a multi-million-dollar organization to COO roles at highly regarded national and global mission-focused organizations operating in 50 countries. Laura holds certifications in Executive Coaching, Change Leadership, Applied Neuroscience and is a certified administrator of The Leadership Circle 360 Assessment with advanced training in vertical development and compassion fatigue. She is a member of Forbes Coaches Council and the International Coaching Federation, serves on the board of Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education (GRACE) Center in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and is a strategic advisor to the International Rhino Foundation.
Heather Cammisa
Heather has two decades of experience serving in leadership roles at not for profit organizations, including more than a dozen years as chief executive officer leading excellence in strategy, program development, fundraising, fiscal management, communications, relationship building, legislative affairs, board relations and broad cause advocacy. She has worked with national, regional and local entities. She is a popular speaker at regional and national conferences in addition to being a trusted colleague to companion animal, wildlife and farmed animal advocate organizations. She is a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA), trained disaster responder, Animal Control Officer (ACO) and Animal Cruelty investigator (ACI). Heather holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from Rutgers University and worked in both financial and social economics before devoting her career to not for profit management and cause advancement.
Jyothi Robertson is a veterinarian who specializes in organizations that manage animals in human care. Her expertise as a veterinarian and shelter medicine specialist over the past thirteen years has led to her focus on the creation of efficient processes, improving organizational structure, and enriched facility design to minimize animal stress and improve overall animal health and well-being. Dr. Robertson has extensive board and management experience, which she brings to her work in improving productivity for organizations. She serves on multiple boards such as Executive Board of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) Management, Subcommittee for the national Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Delegate in the House of Delegates for the California Veterinary Medical Association.
