Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 12/8/20 - Ringworm Cats and Kittens: From Fungus to Forever Homes - Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations
2020-12-08 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations welcomes cat expert Stephanie Stryker to discuss deliberate and thoughtful housing ideas for ringworm cats inside the shelter so they are accessible and noticed by adopters. She’ll discuss how to market/counsel adopters on ringworm cats and what to do to set them up for success when they leave the shelter. Recommended treatments and our in-home care handouts will be included.
Stephanie has been working in animal welfare since 2011, in both Arizona and Utah, and she started as an “all around” cat staff in a nonprofit rescue shelter where they did daily care, medical treatment, adoptions, and store transports. Then she worked at a sanctuary where she worked primarily with Feline Leukemia cats, providing care and medical treatment. That was followed by 3 years working in and overseeing a community cat program alongside Pima Animal Care Center where she is now the Cat Programs Coordinator, overseeing the adoption and behavior programs for the in-shelter cats.
The Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations seeks to transform the collective impact of animal welfare organizations through a collaborative network that supports Missouri’s companion animals and their communities. We’re conducting regular calls to help connect animal advocates in our community and elevate our knowledge of progressive strategies to support pets and their families. You can join our movement by becoming a member of the Coalition today! www.missourianimals.org

WEBSITE LINK: https://fb.me/e/3bNQnTCec

Webinar - 12/8/20 and 1/24/21 - Playgroups Part 2: The What - Dogs Playing for Life
2020-12-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
PLAYGROUPS PART 2: THE WHAT

EARN 1.5 CAWA & IAABC CEU CREDITS

With COVID-19 continuing to be a factor in our daily lives, we understand how challenging it’s been to get back to normal. But that doesn’t mean we should stand still and wait. Dogs Playing for Life is moving forward at full speed to continue to improve enrichment for shelter dogs across the nation.
That’s why we’ve unveiled our 3-part Every Dog, Every Day! Webinar Series absolutely free of charge, thanks to the generosity of the Petco Foundation and the ASPCA. When you sign up, you’ll get access to three, 1.5-hour webinars with our Chief Program Officer, Mike Kaviani!
Plus, each webinar course (three total) has been pre-approved for 1.5 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) continuing education unit (CEU) credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA), as well as 1.5 CEUs by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) AND 1.5 CEUs by the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). Please send us a request for CEU certification upon course completion!

Part 1 attendees will be sent the signup links to parts 2 & 3 upon completing the first webinar. View the full webinar schedule below, but be sure to sign up for the first one!

WEBSITE LINK: https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

Webinar - 12/8/20 - Looking Back to Look Forward: Why Fear and Bias Have Weakened the Animal Welfare Movement - The AAWA and PetfinderPro
2020-12-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Part of the Petfinder Pro Adoption Options Series:
The animal welfare field is fueled by compassionate individuals who share a deep love of animals. At the same time, that compassion has not always been extended to the other side of the leash. Fear and bias have created structural barriers to adoption, unequal access to pet care resources, and missed opportunities to accomplish our lifesaving goals. Together, we will learn how to identify outdated practices and policies while addressing the underlying, well-intentioned concerns that have kept them in place.
Attendees will hear how peer organizations throughout the United States have embraced a fresh and more equitable approach to supporting the bond between pets and the diverse range of people who love them. The future of animal welfare is bright and we have an unprecedented opportunity to make positive change!
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/pf1

Online Event - 12/9/20 - Virtual Veterinary Technician Holiday Party - The Bridge Club
2020-12-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
After a crazy 2020 with that thing called COVID – it’s time to celebrate all veterinary technicians and nurses with a night of holiday fun!

Join The Bridge Club and WellHaven Pet Health and we celebrate you, the engine of every practice across the country. This free evening has limited zoom space, so grab your seat early. You will network, win a few “favorite things” and have fun with a game or two! Come dressed in your best festive hat and bring your favorite beverage!
This night is for all the veterinary technicians and nurses who have been on the front lines this 2020! Special thank you to WellHaven Pet Health for their support to make this event possible.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-veterinary-technician-holiday-party-tickets-127763458945

Webinar - 12/9/20 - Doing the Most for Those with the Least: Increasing Access to Veterinary Care - HSVMA
2020-12-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
Presented by Gary Block, DVM, MS, DACVIM
8 pm ET/5 pm PT, Wednesday, December 9, 2020

This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 hours of RACE CE
credit for both veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Registration is FREE for HSVMA members.
During this webinar, Dr. Block will explore the financial barriers to obtaining veterinary care that many pet owners are facing. Several possible solutions will be considered. The following topics will be covered during this webinar:

Description and clinical examples of the concepts of Standard of Care medicine and how understanding these may be critical to improving access to care
Review of the role some veterinary schools are planning in trying to educate students in the concepts of Incremental Care/Spectrum of Care
Guide to creating a financial assistance algorithm for your hospital and resources that provide support to pet owners in need

If you are not a veterinary professional (veterinarian, veterinary technician, veterinary or veterinary technician student), we welcome your participation in the webinar for a one-time fee. Please call 530-759-8106 or email info@hsvma.org to complete the registration.

PRESENTER: Gary Block, DVM, MS, DACVIM

Dr. Gary Block attended vet school at Cornell University. He then completed an internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston and obtained his residency training in internal medicine at Purdue University. He became board certified in small animal internal medicine in 1994. In 1997, he obtained a Masters degree from the Tufts Center for Animals and Public Policy, focusing his thesis on the teaching of veterinary ethics.
Dr. Block is past-president of the Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association, the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association and the Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics. He helped found the Rhode Island Pets in Need Clinic-a full-service general practice that caters to low income pet owners He is co-owner of Ocean State Veterinary Specialists—a 50-doctor referral and emergency hospital in Rhode Island.

WEBSITE LINK: https://hsvma.memberclicks.net/webinar—accesstoveterinarycare

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters - 12/10/20 - SF SPCA Shelter PALS: Leveraging Your Medical Team - UC Davis KSMP
2020-12-10 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
Are you fully leveraging your medical talent?
Calling all executive and medical directors!
This Thursday, Brandy Kuentzel and Bruce Wagman of SF SPCA Shelter PALS will be back at CASCAR discussing how to optimize your medical talent and the legalities of staff and volunteers performing specific medical tasks in your shelter.
If you’ve ever wondered:

Can vaccines be administered during hold periods?
Do shelters need a premise permit?
What if we don’t have a veterinarian on site – can we use standing protocols?
Is microchipping or administering snap tests the practice of veterinary medicine?

This CASCAR meeting is for you!
In this one hour presentation, the PALS team will dive into why shelters are challenging the status quo, what we can and can’t do (yup, let’s talk about those premise permits), the tasks your key personnel are permitted to do and excluded from doing, and how you can use volunteer talent to support your medical team.

Join the Call
When: Dec 10, 2020 09:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Can’t make it? As always, a recording will be made available at www.sheltermedicine.com/cascar/.

Webinar - 12/10/20 - Understanding Aggression in Dogs - Sezan Ozgunay, CCAB - PPG (fee applies)
2020-12-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
This talk covers the meaning of ‘aggression’ and explores the possible differentials for aggressive behaviour in dogs. Treatment of aggression is not discussed.
Learning Objectives

Terminology busting. Understand the common phrases or words used when discussing ‘aggression’ in dogs.
Recognise the underlying emotions that can result in aggressive behaviour, and the possible motivations for aggression.
Rule out emotional/motivational differentials for aggression based on observation and history.
Appreciate a range of additional factors that could influence the expression of aggressive behaviour in dogs

About Your Presenter

Sezan Ozgunay – Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB)
Sezan is a Regional Clinical Animal Behaviourist for the Dogs Trust, where she has worked for the past 4 years. She is qualified with a BSc and MSc in Welfare and Behaviour Sciences, as well as being a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB). Sezan’s past experiences include working as a behaviour consultant at the University of Bristol, before travelling to Melbourne to work as a Training and Behaviour advisor for the RSPCA. Sezan is passionate about education and enjoys translating evidence-based concepts into practical advice that works for both people and animals. She is particularly fond of in helping owners understand and get the best from their relationships with their ‘high drive’ dogs.

WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-3970141

Online Course - 12/10/20 to 12/13/20 - Goodbye to 2020—What were the hottest topics? - IVS (fee applies)
2020-12-10 10:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
All the speakers have spent most of this year sitting in front of their laptop, presenting hundreds of webinar hours. As we finally say farewell to 2020, I have asked the speakers to discuss what they think were the most popular and practical topics they presented this year.

Speakers
Michael Lappin D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University
Tamara Grubb D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
Assistant Professor of Anesthesia & Pain Management
Washington State University
Gary Oswald D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Chief of Staff
Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists
Catherine Outerbridge D.V.M.
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Dermatology
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Clinical Dermatology
U.C. Davis

Seminar Schedule:
Single day registration available: Limited to 80 registrants each day to enhance the webinar question and answer experience. All times are Eastern time.
Thursday Dec. 10: 5.5 CE Hours
1.00pm – 6.30pm Eastern (10.00am – 3.30pm Pacific)
1.00pm – 3.40pm ET
Dr. Gary Oswald

“The Next Generation” – how to test for and treat subclinical Chronic Kidney Disease.
“Paradigm Shifts” – Subclinical Bacteriuria & Sporadic Urinary Tract Infections.

3.50pm- 6.30pm ET
Dr. Michael Lappin

Hottest topics in management of canine and feline infectious diarrhea in 2020!
Hottest topics in management of canine and feline vector borne diseases in 2020!

Friday Dec. 11: 5.5 CE hours
10.00am- 3.30pm Eastern (7.00am – 12.30pm Pacific)
10.00am – 12.40pm ET

Dr. Gary Oswald

“Easy as Peeing in Bed” – easy & safe treatments for Urinary Incontinence.
“Urinary Profiling” – the simple and easy way to detect Urothelial cancer.

12.50pm – 3.30pm ET Dr. Michael Lappin

Hottest topics in management of feline upper respiratory infections in 2020!
Hottest topics in management of canine infectious respiratory disease complex in 2020!

Sat. Dec 12: 5.5 CE hours
1.00pm – 6.30pm Eastern (10.00am – 3.30pm Pacific)
1.00pm – 3.40pm ET

Dr. Tamara Grubb

2020: Hot or not? What to know and what to throw in anesthesia

3.50pm- 6.30pm ET
Dr. Catherine Outerbridge:

Year in Review: Journal Articles in Veterinary Dermatology Relevant to General Practice- part 1
Pseudomonas Otitis Externa: Clinical signs, diagnostic modalities available to evaluate the patient with Pseudomonas otitis externa along with the goals of therapy and options to attain them will be discussed using case examples.

Sun. Dec 13: 5.5 CE hours
10.00am- 3.30pm Eastern (7.00am – 12.30pm Pacific)
10.00am – 12.40pm ET
Dr. Tamara Grubb

2020: Hot or not? What to know and what to throw in pain management

12.50pm – 3.30pm ET
Dr. Catherine Outerbridge:

Year in Review: Journal Articles in Veterinary Dermatology Relevant to General Practice- part 2
Differentiating Canine Allergic Skin Disease: Clues in the Clinical Presentation

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/goodbye-to-2020-what-were-the-hottest-topics/

Webinar – 12/10/20 – Domestic Violence and Animal Cruelty – ASPCA Pro
2020-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
About this Webinar

Join our experts as they discuss the link between animal cruelty and domestic violence, the impact it has on people, pets, and the community, and how you and your organization can better respond to allegations of both domestic violence and animal cruelty.

Takeaways

Understand the connection between domestic violence and animal cruelty
Learn practical tips on how best to investigate and strengthen domestic violence cases where you suspect there may also be animal cruelty
Be aware of the resources available to you when handling animal cruelty as part of a domestic case

Suited For

Law enforcement, animal control officers, and anyone who responds to or otherwise is involved in working on animal cruelty or domestic violence cases.

About the Presenters

Maya Gupta
Ph.D, Senior Director of Research, ASPCA Strategy and Research
Dr. Gupta is a psychologist specializing in the understanding of animal cruelty, including its connections to other forms of violence. She previously served as the executive director of a statewide organization in Georgia whose mission was to help the human and animal victims of domestic violence reach safety together. Now at the ASPCA, Dr. Gupta leads a research team focused on developing cutting-edge science about animal cruelty response, policy issues, and community engagement.

Leigh Anne Wilson
Director, ASPCA Legal Advocacy and Investigations
Leigh Anne’s background is in animal cruelty investigations, which comes from many years working in animal services agencies and working as a sworn law enforcement officer in North Carolina. Her role with the ASPCA is, in collaboration with others at the ASPCA, to help support the investigation and prosecution of criminal animal abuse cases.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/domestic-violence-and-animal-cruelty

Webinar - 12/10/20 - Recruiting the Next Generation to Your Agency - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2020-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
How many of you have heard the words “well, we’ve always done it that way” as an excuse to not grow and change? As leaders, it is our responsibility to grow teams with unique points of view to gain fresh ideas and perspectives and ensure growth, change, and continued success in our organizations. Many leaders, in our industry as well as others, tend to be a bit controlling, and since many of us have done just about every job in animal welfare, we may think we know how to do it all. We aren’t wrong about knowing how to do it, but do we know how to do it best? This session is designed to discuss how leaders within animal welfare can approach recruitment, retention, and promotion to foster a diverse team of subject matter experts to help take their organization to the next level.

Other Webinars in this Series Include:

Dec 10: Recruiting the Next Generation to Your Agency
April 8: Staycations and Daycations – Building Short Term Foster Programs
July 8: Building and Maintaining a Productive, High Volume Fostering Program
July 22: The Care, Nurturing and Enrichment of Tame & Feral Volunteers

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.

Presenters:

Dr. Josh Fisher has an educational background in population management/medicine, public health, veterinary sciences, informatics, and healthcare administration. He has been working in the veterinary medical/animal welfare field for over 15 years holding management roles in private practices, cooperate practices, the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine, county government, and now as the Animal Services Director for the City of Charlotte/Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
A strong advocate for professional development and growth in the animal welfare industry, Josh seeks to involve staff in continued education and training opportunities as well as in cutting edge industry research. His professional interests focus on disease reduction/prevention, advanced marketing/placement and intake reduction tactics, strategic planning, and staff career development in the area of animal welfare. His projects include increasing interest of veterinary/veterinary technician students in the animal welfare industry as well as working with community veterinarians to break down barriers, develop relationships, and increase involvement in community-focused animal welfare (animal control and sheltering) practices.
It is a passion of Josh’s to bring a level of awareness to the animal welfare industry in such a way that young adults and college students make the decision to pursue animal welfare as a profession rather than falling into it by chance.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/recruiting-the-next-generation-to-your-agency/

Webinar - 12/10/20 - Fighting like Cats & Dogs: Dealing with Interspecies Aggression - Katenna Jones - FDSA (fee applies)
2020-12-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2020
Time: 3pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.
You’ve heard the saying – “they were fighting like cats and dogs!” So often images depict dogs chasing cats and the cats running in terror like this is just the accepted norm. Well do I have good news for you (and your pets!). Quite often canines and felines can cohabitate in harmony – or at least mutual acceptance – by taking specific measures. This webinar will review steps for appropriate introductions when adding a new pet, as well as interventions if they already live together. The goals here are to reduce stress, increase safety, and improve happiness for all species involved.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 12/10/20 - Advances in Understanding Osteoarthritis, Inflammation, and Chronic Pain – What’s New? - VETGirl
2020-12-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis online webinar, Dr. Duncan X Lascelles, PhD, FRCVS, CertVA, DSAS(ST), DECVS, DACVS will discuss the role of inflammation in the chronic pain of OA in dogs and cats. He will also review the neurobiology of pain, and discuss how to improve pain control in companion animals through multiple modalities of analgesics, as well as looking at new targets for therapy.
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, practice management) 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!
*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: 43488/43485
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/december-10-2020-advances-in-understanding-osteoarthritis-inflammation-and-chronic-pain-whats-new/

Webinar - 1/14/21 - Placing Behaviorally Challenged Dogs - The AAWA and NEFHS
2020-12-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Should you or shouldn’t you? When it comes to placing behaviorally challenged dogs, that is the question.
The unintended consequence of reduced shelter populations has been an increase in placements of challenging dogs. We see success stories on social media and television shows, but is there more to the story? What is their quality of life – and that of their owners? Learn more about what effect these dogs are having on the families that love them and the communities they live in.
This panel will bring together research from Seana Dowling-Guyer about what happens to dogs after adoption, with post-adoption case studies from professional dog trainer Melissa McCue-McGrath, and shelter trends and perspectives from Mike Keiley from MSPCA.
This 90-minute panel and Q&A is part of a 3-part series from The New England Federation of Humane Societies (NEFHS) hosted by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.
This session has been pre-approved for 1.5 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits.

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/11421-placing-behaviorally-challenged-dogs

Webinar - 12/15/20 and 1/31/21 - Playgroups Part 3: The How - Dogs Playing for Life
2020-12-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
PLAYGROUPS PART 3: THE HOW

EARN 1.5 CAWA & IAABC CEU CREDITS

With COVID-19 continuing to be a factor in our daily lives, we understand how challenging it’s been to get back to normal. But that doesn’t mean we should stand still and wait. Dogs Playing for Life is moving forward at full speed to continue to improve enrichment for shelter dogs across the nation.
That’s why we’ve unveiled our 3-part Every Dog, Every Day! Webinar Series absolutely free of charge, thanks to the generosity of the Petco Foundation and the ASPCA. When you sign up, you’ll get access to three, 1.5-hour webinars with our Chief Program Officer, Mike Kaviani!
Plus, each webinar course (three total) has been pre-approved for 1.5 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) continuing education unit (CEU) credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA), as well as 1.5 CEUs by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) AND 1.5 CEUs by the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). Please send us a request for CEU certification upon course completion!

Part 1 attendees will be sent the signup links to parts 2 & 3 upon completing the first webinar. View the full webinar schedule below, but be sure to sign up for the first one!

WEBSITE LINK: https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters - 12/17/20 - Holiday Party - CASCAR - UC Davis KSMP
2020-12-17 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
Join us for one whole agenda-less hour of reflection and merry-making!
2020 has been a doozy, but we’ve made it through with a little help from our friends. Let’s take an hour to celebrate the power of community, good intentions and terrible drawing skills (just a prediction).
Bad holiday sweaters and early morning imbibing is encouraged, but not required.

To Join the Zoom Meeting
https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/j/900364297?pwd=WndTUnlidXhqaStMSjNZdlJDVDg0QT09 <https://sheltermedicine.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a75971c5c2718a53106f9e6ea&id=b124ae0ef7&e=268f362992>
Meeting ID: 900 364 297
Passcode: together
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Webinar - 12/17/20 - Treatment Options for Dogs Showing Aggression Due to the Emotion of Fear and/or Frustration - Kris Glover, CCAB - PPG (fee applies)
2020-12-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
This talk will discuss the use of desensitization and counter conditioning along with their associated tools, for reducing a dog’s aggression caused by fear and/or frustration.
Learning Objectives

What is desensitization and when should it be used?
What is counter conditioning and when should it be used?
What tools can we use to aid our use of desensitizing and counter conditioning a dog to something they are fearful of and/or frustrated by.
The pros and cons of these tools.
The importance of not applying ‘a one size fits all’ approach for behaviour modification.
Real life tips for real life walking environments.
Case studies, for group discussion.

About Your Presenter

Kris Glover – Clinical Animal Behaviourist

Kris has been employed by Dogs Trust as a Clinical Animal Behaviourist since April 2018. In February 2019 she took on the role of Manager for the Clinical Animal Behaviour team. Previous to her employment with Dogs Trust she was self-employed and ran a private behavioural and training practise based in Berkshire from 2004-2018.
During her 16 year career in the pet behaviour industry she has seen over 4000 dog behaviour cases, and around 1000 cat behaviour cases. Behaviour problems she has worked with range from separation related issues, sound phobias, people and dog aggression as well as some more unusual cases such as idiopathic overnight bed wetting.
She very much enjoys working with humans and their pets, and has a special interest in how the relationship between dog and owner influences the success of behavioural rehabilitation programmes.
Kris has a BA (Hons) degree in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling, a MSc also in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling and is a Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist (accredited through ASAB).

WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-3970074

Webinar – 12/17/20 – Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Supporting Shy and Fearful Cats in the Shelter and at Home – ASPCAPro
2020-12-17 12:00 - 12:50 | Virtual
WEBINAR

Date:
Thu, Dec 17, 2020 3:00pm – Thu, Dec 17, 2020 3:50pm EST

PRESENTERS
Jessica Lockhart, MS, PhD, CAAB, Director of Behavior, SPCA of Texas
Kat Miller, Ph.D., CAAB, Senior Director, ASPCA Learning Lab
Samantha Nigbur, MS, CPDT-KA, Animal Behavior Counselor, ASPCA Behavioral Sciences Team
Emily Purvis, DVM, MBA, Medical Director, Auburn Valley Humane Society

About this Webinar

With more shelters opening up to visitors, you’re likely placing more cats in new homes, and some of these cats may need some extra help with the transition. Join the ASPCA Learning Lab and colleagues in the field for a roundtable discussion where your questions will be answered via live Q&A. During this session, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with experts on methods that will help your shy and fearful feline friends feel at home wherever they are.

Takeaways

Setting up a welcoming space at your shelter
Safely transitioning from the shelter to their new home
Best practices when creating a welcoming and safe environment in their new home

Suited For

Animal behavior and shelter professionals

Credits

This presentation has been approved for 0.5 CEUs for trainers and 0.5 CEUs for behavior consultants by the CCPDT.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/shelter-behavior-roundtable-supporting-shy-and-fearful-cats-shelter-and-home

Town Hall - 12/17/20 - 2020: When plans change. - Best Friends
2020-12-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
2020: When plans change.
As a year complete with an ongoing pandemic, political division and social tension around systemic racism comes to an end, now is the time for reflection. Navigating the chaos has changed how animal welfare is conducted. How does that impact our strategic plans and how can we use our learnings the most impactful way possible?
Join us as we sit down with three completely different organizations and ask them all the same thing: “What does strategic planning mean to you and why is it more important now than ever?”
Moderator:
Bethany Heins, director, operations & strategic projects, national programs
Panelists:
• Becca Britton, executive director, Neighborhood Pets
• Paula Powell, director, El Paso Animal Services
• Brent Toellner, sr. director of national programs, Best Friends Animal Society
Thursday, December 17th @ 6PM EST – Register Here

WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/tools-and-information/best-friends-town-halls

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters - 1/7/21 - CASCAR - UC Davis KSMP
2021-01-07 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
Welcome to 2021! Join us this Thursday morning as we check in and talk about what’s next in the new year for California animal shelters.

To Join the Zoom Meeting
https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/j/900364297?pwd=WndTUnlidXhqaStMSjNZdlJDVDg0QT09 <https://sheltermedicine.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a75971c5c2718a53106f9e6ea&id=b124ae0ef7&e=268f362992>
Meeting ID: 900 364 297
Passcode: together
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,900364297# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 900 364 297
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Online Event - 1/9/21, 2/13/21, or 3/6/21 - SPA Workshop Session 1: Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2021-01-09 13:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
SPA Workshop Session 1: Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication
This is the first of a two-part workshop series on the implementation of enrichment and inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this first session we will review the components of a shelter enrichment program and discuss how inter-dog playgroups play a role. Additionally, we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroups.
Join our FREE Shelter Playgroup Alliance workshops and earn CEUs [4 CCPDT (8 total) | 5 IAABC (10 total)]!
Click here to choose dates and enroll: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates
Saturday, January 9, 2021 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)
Saturday, February 13, 2021 6:00 AM Pacific (5 hours)
Saturday, March 6, 2021 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates

Online Event - 1/10/21, 2/14/21, or 3/7/21 - SPA Workshop Session 2: Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2021-01-10 13:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
SPA Workshop Session 2: Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way
This is the second of a two-part workshop series on the implementation of enrichment and inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play and how to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard
Click here to choose dates and enroll: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates
Sunday, January 10, 2021 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)
Sunday, February 14, 2021 6:00 AM Pacific (5 hours)
Sunday, March 7, 2021 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates

Weekly Call - Monday Mornings - Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2021-01-11 08:00 - 09:00
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 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 the link below 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.
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT
Join Zoom Meeting
Register for free here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqc-6spj0jHtES3GWxrpaG6L3HcbMh_dCu
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.

MEETING LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqc-6spj0jHtES3GWxrpaG6L3HcbMh_dCu

Online Event - 1/11/21 - MCC 3M World Record Cat Conference Call - Million Cat Challenge & Maddie's Fund
2021-01-11 17:00 - 17:15 | Virtual
Do you have 15 minutes to help 3,000,000 cats make history TODAY?

On January 11, 2021 at 5:00pm PT, the Million Cat Challenge cats’ lives saved counter is on track to hit its 3,000,000th life saved. Three million cats that have been spared euthanasia and are instead happily hogging couches, napping on warm car hoods, and dunking their paws in water glasses across the continent.
To celebrate, the cats are taking over the internet in an effort to double down and mark this historic moment with a world record: World’s Largest Online Toast!
We only have a 15 minute window to get ‘er done, so tell your cat to be ready to roll at 5:00 pm sharp.
People belonging to cats: Please have ready a tasty beverage for you and a smelly treat for your cat so we raise a can to 3 million cats saved by North American shelters participating in the Million Cat Challenge!
People not yet belonging to cats: Don’t forget a beverage of your choice!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/133136315303
Zoom location: sheltermedicine.zoom.us
Meeting ID: 991 1305 8370
Password: 3M Cats
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Link: Click Here to Join
Bye for meow,
Team Million Cat Challenge

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/133136315303

Webinar - 1/12/21 - Confronting Conflict with Teams - Banfield
2021-01-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Conflict is something that, as much as we try, we cannot avoid because conflict is comes up anytime your view differs from another’s — and humans are opinionated beings. While most of us have a strong reactions to conflict, including (but not limited to) fear; avoidance; and/or dread, conflict can also have positive impacts. It can allow for exploration of new and different ways of doing things resulting in better outcomes. When we think of the negatives of conflict it’s because of the emotions that conflict evokes — often making situations feel explosive. By learning how to step up to conflict and confronting it head on by using the right approach, you can turn conflict into a positive for both you and your team.
Date: January 12
Time: 9:00 – 10:30am PST
Course Timing: 1.5 hour virtual session with 15 minute pre-work (RACE approved)
This session will help you:

Define the five modes of handling conflict; competing, collaborating, avoiding, accommodating
Help you understand how to identify the best mode for various situations to produce a positive experience
Identify where you may or may not be flexing your approach to conflict in a current team situation to determine what approach would be best to get you a positive outcome

When we step up to conflict, instead of away from it, and take the right approach we can change our perception and, ultimately, end in a better place than we are today.
Join us for the conversation!

WEBSITE LINK: https://banfield-continuing-education-series.webflow.io/

Online Course - 1/12/21 and 1/19/21 - A Fresh Look at the Management of Osteoarthritis in Dogs - CVMA (fee applies)
2021-01-12 12:30 - 13:45 | Virtual
This seminar is open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary hospital staff, and veterinary students only.

Course Description
A Fresh Look at the Management of Osteoarthritis in Dogs
Osteoarthritis (OA) commonly affects dogs, most often because of a handful of orthopedic diseases. Unfortunately, there is little standardization in the detection, staging, and management of OA. This presentation will focus on the sources of OA in dogs, the impact of OA on limbs and mobility in dogs, the management options that positively impact dogs with OA, and the principles and logistics of long-term OA management programs. The functional stages of OA and management steps to consider at each of these stages will be discussed. At the end of this presentation, veterinarians will be comfortable with screening dogs for OA, staging OA in affected dogs, discussing the impact of classic forms of OA management, and developing a management program adapted to the dog and its owner.

Speaker

Denis Marcellin-Little, DEDV, DACVS, DACVSMR
Dr. Marcellin-Little is professor of small animal orthopedic surgery at the University of California, Davis, where he is Small Animal Orthopedics Service Chief. He recently completed a year as chair of the Faculty of the School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Marcellin-Little graduated from veterinary school in Toulouse, France and completed a surgical residency at North Carolina State University (NC State). After his residency, Dr. Marcellin-Little taught at NC State for 24 years and moved to UC Davis in 2017.

Dates and Times
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 | 12:30 PM-1:45 PM
Registration, cancellation, and substitution deadline: January 6, 2021.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | 5:30 PM-6:45 PM
Registration, cancellation, and substitution deadline: January 13, 2021.

Price

CVMA Members
Non-Members

DVM: $49
DVM: $79

RVT/Veterinary Staff: $25
RVT/Veterinary Staff: $45

DVM/RVT Student: $20
DVM/RVT Student: $20

Registration
3 ways to register:

Register Online

January 12, 2021
January 19, 2021

Download the PDF form for faxing or mailing
Call 800.655.2862 to register by phone

This course qualifies for 1.5 hours of interactive learning. Each paid registrant will be allowed access via one phone line and one log-in and will receive a certificate upon completion. An email will be sent to the registered attendee with login information on how to begin the webinar. CVMA reserves the right to invoice those individuals and/or organizations that are logged in or connected from telephone numbers that don’t correspond to a paid registration. This course is open to veterinarians, technicians and hospital staff.
If multiple registrants intend to view the online seminar together under one log-in, please contact the CVMA office for an attendance form at 800.655.2862 or email staff@cvma.net.

Terms and Conditions
Cancellation/Refund Policy: All cancellation requests must be made in writing and submitted by fax, email, or regular mail no later than the date advertised above to receive a full refund, less a 10 percent administration fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after the above cancellation date.
Attn: Meetings & Events Department
California Veterinary Medical Association
1400 River Park Dr, Ste 100
Sacramento, CA 95815
By fax: 916.646.9156
By email: staff@cvma.net

Webinar login is for use by the attendee only and login/passwords provided by CVMA should not be shared with others; doing so may hinder your own access, as webinar entry is by pre-registration only.
Course materials provided by CVMA is for use by the registered attendee only and should not be reproduced or shared with others.
The virtual platform CVMA uses allows audio, documents, materials, chat and Q & A exchanged or viewed during the session may be recorded. By joining a session, you automatically consent to such recordings.
CVMA and its service provider of audio and online conferencing services are not responsible for unauthorized access to such information by hackers or others that obtain access through illegal measures.

If you have any questions, please call the CVMA office at 800.655.2862.

WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/learning/cvma-ce-programs-2/online-seminar-osteoarthritis-january-12-19-2021/

Webinar - 1/13/21 - Embracing AI to Scale Your Fundraising - Candid Learning
2021-01-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
As nonprofits emerge from the shock of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and financial crisis, there is an opportunity to reinvent philanthropy and fundraising. This is a moment to move away from transactional giving, churning through donors and asks, to a new model of making giving more relational, customizing, and engaging. Join us to learn how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used as a key ingredient in scaling your fundraising approach, which will in turn improve donor retention.
In this webinar, Allison Fine and Beth Kanter will outline the processes and products needed to expand philanthropic giving with AI, drawing on research from the AI4Giving Report (made possible by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation). You’ll leave this webinar ready to have a conversation with your leadership about the benefits of AI to the nonprofit sector and whether your organization is ready to adopt AI.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021; 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PT
Special guests: Allison Fine, entrepreneur, innovator, and author; and Beth Kanter, master trainer and nonprofit innovator
Price: Free

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.candid.org/training/2021-01-13-embracing-ai-to-scale-your-fundraising/

Webinar - 1/13/21 - The Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) within Shelter Systems - The AAWA and ASV
2021-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The VCPR (Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship) has become an especially important consideration in animal sheltering as we navigate the challenges posed by the current pandemic. In this webinar, we will learn what the VCPR is, why it is important legally and ethically, and how to define it within shelter systems. Case examples will consider specific situations such as telemedicine, transport, and health certificates. The information presented in this webinar will benefit all types of animal welfare organizations (including shelters large and small, rescue, foster-based, transport, temporary); any shelter professional who is involved in medical decision-making (including executive directors, medical directors, foster coordinators); and veterinarians (including full-time shelter veterinarians, contract and relief shelter veterinarians, private practice veterinarians that work with animal welfare organizations).
This session is part of the Shelter Medicine series, a collaboration between the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.

This live and recorded program is pending approval for:

1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval
1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

BONUS!:
– Members of The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement who are vets or vet students may receive a free 1-year membership with the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV).
– Members of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians who are professionals may receive a 1-year Professional membership with The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement for only $1. Veterinary students are not eligible for this promotion as they have their own Student Membership option.
>> Membership instructions will be sent after you attend your first webinar in full.

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/11321-the-veterinary-client-patient-relationship-vcpr-within-shelter-systems

Webinar - 1/13/21 - How to Move From the Floor to Supervisor - VETGirl
2021-01-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
In this complimentary, 1.5-hour VETgirl online practice management webinar, Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews how to move from the floor to veterinary technician supervisor. Oftentimes, technicians or assistants are given promotions to a supervisor or manager, without any training in the process. What does it mean to be a supervisor? In this lecture, Amy will focus on the key points that separate a supervisor from a floor technician/assistant.
Thanks to sponsorship from VETgirl, 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: 44801/44802
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/january-13-2021-how-to-move-from-the-floor-to-supervisor/

Online Course - 1/14/21–1/15/21 and 1/27/21–1/28/21 - Don’t Forget the Pets: Housing People and Pets - Red Rover
2021-01-14 06:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
January 14 & 15, 2021
9:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Online – Zoom video
January 27 & 28, 2021
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST
Online – Zoom video
Have questions or interested in learning more about creating a pet-friendly program? Join us for a “Don’t Forget the Pets: Housing People and Pets” training where we explore ways to create and sustain pet-friendly housing programs.
Our Outreach Manager, Katie Campbell, and GreaterGood Charities’ Rescue Rebuild Program Director, Bryn Donnelly, will cover topics including:

The importance of the human-animal bond
The link between human and animal violence
Program design including construction and policies and procedures
How to apply for funding from RedRover and Rescue Rebuild (plus other funding opportunities!)

The Don’t Forget the Pets training focuses on the power of collaboration and draws on the experiences of the presenters and the organizations we’ve worked with. Attendees are encouraged to share their successes and challenges with creating a pet-friendly program and our goal is to ensure that everyone leaves with concrete next steps.
Registration for current trainings: http://rescuerebuild.greatergood.org/january.
Or join our interest list to hear about upcoming events here.
Questions? Email Katie at kcampbell@redrover.org to learn more.

WEBSITE LINK: https://redrover.org/event/dontforgetthepets-2/

Town Hall - 1/14/21 - Let's Get Them Home - Best Friends
2021-01-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Note: this event has been postponed by one week.
We all know that the best place for a pet is at home with their family and not in our shelters.
Return to owner, also known as return to home, programs are always evolving. Gone are the days of a simple tag check. Technology is advancing, communication is better than ever, and more pets are making back home.
Join us as Tawny Hammond, director of learning advancement for Best Friends, moderates a conversation with national experts on proactive ways to get pets back to their families.

Panelists:
– Gina Knepp, national shelter engagement director with Michelson Found Animals
– Shelly Simmons, division director, Greenville County Animal Care
– Shyanne Schull, director, Washoe County Regional Animal Services

WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/3416087439311/WN_MM044lUAShqwC52LJMcTcg
