Online Event - Wednesdays - The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie - AmPa!
2021-02-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-02-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-02-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The AmPA! weekly Wednesday Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. #ThankstoMaddie
You’ll join AmPA! and HASS Staff and 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.
#ThankstoMaddie for making education like this possible.
Registration now required! You only need to register once for 2021.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bit.ly/3nkHsZT

Webinar - Wednesdays from 1/20/21–2/24/21 - Shelter Success Simplified Webinar Series - Humane Network
2021-02-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-02-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-02-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Want to prepare your animal shelter or rescue group for the challenges of 2021? We’ve got a free series of six Shelter Success Simplified webinars starting soon to get your organization on the road to success! They will be each Wednesday at 1 p.m. Pacific (4 p.m. Eastern) from Jan. 20 through Feb. 24. You don’t have to attend all, but space is limited so sign up now: https://www.humanenetwork.org/webinar-signup

First two sessions: We will help you create a roadmap for your organization including an action plan to guide your team to achieve goals.

Second two sessions: We will help you tune up your organization. You will learn how to assess your organization’s current work, identify bottlenecks, and create efficient solutions.

Final two sessions: We will help you power your organization’s journey by helping you raise funds more successfully.

Webinar details

When: Each Wednesday from January 20 through February 24 from 1 to 2 p.m. Pacific (starting at 2 p.m. Mountain, 3 p.m. Central, and 4 p.m. Eastern)

What: Free 60-minute webinar, including Q&A, to get your animal organization on the road to success. Presentations by Humane Network President Bonney Brown and CEO Diane Blankenburg.

How: Zoom video session. Zoom link will be sent when you submit the registration form below. Reminders will also be sent on the morning of each event.

If you did NOT get Zoom details: Check your junk/spam folders or email Mark Robison at mrobison@humanenetwork.org.

Cost: Free. This webinar series is generously supported by the Petco Foundation. The Petco

Foundation is working to create a national lost and found database for pets. Learn more and join the initiative by visiting petcofoundation.org/ lostpets.

Space limited: Attendance is limited so don’t hold off on signing up.

Questions: If you have webinar questions, please email Diane Blankenburg at info@humanenetwork.org.​

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.humanenetwork.org/webinar-signup

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters - 2/4/21 - Appointment-Based Admissions - CASCAR - UC Davis KSMP
2021-02-04 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
You listed managed admissions/appointment-based services as the number one change you made in 2020 that you’d like to see carried forward in 2021. We heard you loud and clear, so this Thursday we’ll be carrying the conversation forward with three more of your fellow CASCARites sharing their journey to appointment-based admissions. Kelly Miott (Tri-City Animal Shelter), Tracy Mohr, (Chico Animal Shelter) and Teri Rockhold (Fresno Humane), we’re looking forward to hearing your stories Thursday morning!
CASCAR room link: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2021-02-04 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-02-11 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 - 2/4/21 - Live from the Ranch - Ken Ramirez with Claudia Fugazza, Ph.D., and Shany Dror - Canine Cognition - Karen Pryor Academy
2021-02-04 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
(image credit – https://www.cheapsnowgear.com/collections/dog-snow-gear)

Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, February 4, at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken, Claudia Fugazza, Ph.D., and Shany Dror will explore canine cognition. Then, Ken will talk with Linda Randall, DVM about her new project: Kids, Race, and Positive Reinforcement. This live, 90-minute broadcast will include training demonstrations, audience Q & A, and so much more!
Zoom link and password will be available starting Tuesday, February 2.
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Online Event - 2/4/21 - Navigating Business While Black - CARE
2021-02-04 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Watch the CARE Caucus: Black History Month Series Opener: James Evans and Uva Coles, Founder and CEO of Inclusiva will reflect on what it means to be black and in business. After the talk, please join us for a LIVE Q&A.
“Strength and restraint is required, expected of us in this moment–both professionally and personally. Beyond mental health, or maybe along with it, what does it mean to navigate business while Black in this moment?” — Uva Coles
You must register in advance for this meeting.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This event is free. If you would like to make a donation in lieu of a registration free, please donate to www.careawo.org/donate
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/719091268980720

Online Course - Starts 2/8/21 - Stress and the Animal in Front of You: The Impact of Stress on Behavior - IAABC (fee applies)
2021-02-08 | Virtual
This course will help animal behavior consultants understand the impact of stress on animal behavior at each life stage and apply this information to working directly with those animals.

Date
Register

Course Begins: February 8, 2021
Weekly online meetings begin: February 15th at 7pm EST
Duration: 4 Weeks
Instructor: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB
Register Now

Auditors may learn from other students but will not receive instructor feedback.
Auditors do not attend online meetings and meetings are not recorded.

About the Course
This course will help you:

Define and recognize indicators of stress
Identify and distinguish between the different types of stress
Appreciate the impact of stress on the brain and behavior over the course of an animal’s life
Describe the basic physiology of stress
Apply what you learn to your own training and behavior cases

Class Schedule
This is a 4-week instructor-led course. Each week includes a recorded lecture, a scheduled live discussion, recommended readings, and guiding questions. Knowledge of the lecture material will be assessed through participation in course discussions. Students will have access to the course material for 60 days after the course ends.

Course Completion/CEU Requirements
To receive CEUs and/or a certificate of completion:
Auditors must review all course material. This will be verified in the Learning Management System.
Full Students must review all course materials, visit the learning site/discussion forum regularly (at least three days per week), attend the four weekly class meetings, and prepare responses to a set of guiding questions for each weekly class meeting discussion. Students who miss more than one meeting will not receive credit for the course.
Students should expect to spend an average of 2 hours per week on course material and viewing, depending on individual speed of learning and the week’s materials.

Registration Information

Auditor
Full Student

CEUs
5 (CCPDT, IAABC, KPA)
9 (CCPDT, IAABC, KPA)

Member Cost
$159*
$239*

Non-Member Cost
$179
$279

*IAABC Members – log into your member account for the discount code

Online Course Cancellation Policy

Full refunds available more than 30 days before program start.
50% refund available 16 – 30 days before program start.
No refunds available 15 or fewer days before program start.

About the Instructor
Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB has a PhD in biopsychology – the study of the biological basis of behavior – and is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist through the Animal Behavior Society. She specializes in stress and behavior, social cognition and emotion, positive welfare and the prevention and treatment of behavior problems in dogs. In addition to her academic background, she has been in the dog training and behavior profession since 2000. She currently splits her time between private behavior work and teaching other dog trainers and behavior consultants online and through seminars and conferences.
In addition, Dr. Spaulding is a member of the IAABC Foundation Board. She is also a member of the Fear Free Advisory Group and an authorized Speaker for Fear Free, an organization that advocates for minimizing fear, anxiety and stress for pets at vet clinics, groomers and training facilities. She also chairs two task forces for Meeting of the Minds, a coalition of top dog professionals across the country charged with improving the quality of life for our dogs.
Before opening Smart Dog, Dr. Spaulding earned her B.S. in Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. In college, she volunteered for a year at the local humane society. She was then hired by the same shelter. During her time at the animal shelter, she and a coworker established a training program for shelter dogs and their volunteer walkers to help make the dogs more adoptable. She also served as an assistant trainer at Dog’s Best Friend which was owned at that time by Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Dr. Patricia McConnell.

If you have questions, email us at courses@iaabc.org.

WEBSITE LINK: https://m.iaabc.org/courses/impact-stress-behavior/

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-02-08 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for all shelter personnel, paid and unpaid. If you want to connect with colleagues from the US and Canada about how they’re navigating sheltering in a post COVID world, grab a coffee and start your week out with 300 people who have the same questions, ideas and worries as you.
Have someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/
Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4

Online Course - Registration opens 2/9/21 – Course starts 2/16/21 – Respiratory Distress – VIN/VSPN (fee applies)
2021-02-09 | Virtual
Respiratory distress is a common presenting complaint in the emergency room and often develops in the intensive care unit. It is a life-threatening and rapidly progressing syndrome that encompasses a wide range of underlying diseases. Clinicians are faced with 1- rapidly recognizing the problem; 2- promptly stabilizing the patient; and 3- initiating the appropriate workup.
The lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform.

Presenter: Guillaume Hoareau, DVM, PhD

Course Open: February 9-26, 2021
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesday, February 16, 2021; 9:00-11:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 2
RACE Category: 2 hours Medical

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to

review basic respiratory physiology.
present obvious and subtle signs of respiratory distress.
outline various diagnostic measures for the patient in respiratory distress.
discuss the range of therapeutic measures needed to stabilize those patients.

Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VIN CE course will be open for enrollment to veterinarians actively interested in management of trauma patients.
RACE Accreditation: This course is approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-41939) This course does not qualify for AAVSB RACE approval.

Course Agenda:
Week 1 (Real Time Session February 16, 2021): 2020: Respiratory Distress
Presenter: Guillaume Hoareau, DVM, PhD

Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.

Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.

Tuition: Member $46 ($41 early bird special if enrolled by January 26, 2021)
Non-Member $110 ($99 early bird special if enrolled by January 26, 2021)
Prices are listed in US dollars.

*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on February 9, 2021 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.

*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.

Enrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.

Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.

*For more information on VIN’s upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog.

Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director

VIN CE Services: CEonVIN
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/ce/EMRG206-0221.htm

Webinar - 2/10/21 - Grassroots Organizing and Advocacy - The AAWA
2021-02-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Participants will gain the tools and messaging needed to organize grassroots and local support for a policy initiative. Participants will learn the basics of advocacy, how to put together a campaign, and what types of tools are needed for success.
This is part 3 of 3 in the Effective Legislative Advocacy webinar series. This series will provide animal welfare professionals with actionable ideas to increase capacity to help animals through public policy. Public policy is a critical way to influence and impact animal welfare in the long term at local, state, and federal levels. These sessions will be location-generic though state-specific legislation will be used as examples.
This live and recorded program is approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/21021-grassroots-organizing-advocacy

Online Course - 2/11/21 to 2/13/21 - Eyes, ears and beyond... - Dr. Ashley Bourgeois and Dr. Alison Clode - IVS (fee applies)
2021-02-11 08:00 - 13:30, 2021-02-12 08:00 - 13:30, 2021-02-13 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Alison and Ashley are going to discuss management of the most common problems that they encounter in their clinical practices. This course will present a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of these common problems using a combination of didactic and case-based teaching. This combination of an Ophthalmologist and Dermatologist is sure to provide you with some very practical tips on a broad range of topics.
Ashley Bourgeois D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
Animal Dermatology Clinic
Portland, OR
Alison Clode D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Staff Ophthalmologist
Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital
Portsmouth, NH

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.
Seminars start each day at 8.00am Pacific, 9.00am Mtn, 10.00am Central & 11.00am Eastern
Thursday February 11 (5.5 CE hrs)
8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific11:00am – 4:30pm Eastern
11:00am – 1:45pm ET
Dr. Bourgeois

What am I missing in the itchy dog?
How to conquer the itchy cat
Topical therapies

2:00pm – 4:30pm ET
Dr. Clode

How should I perform a complete ophthalmic exam?
How should I manage entropion in puppies and kittens?
How should I manage entropion in older dogs and cats?
What can I do about distichia?
How should I manage ectopic cilia?
How should I approach eyelid lacerations?
Do I realllllyyy have to replace that prolapsed third eyelid gland?
What’s going on with blepharitis in dogs?
What’s going on with blepharitis in cats?
What can I do for KCS, especially when it’s non-responsive?
What is a good approach to epiphora?
What can be done for tear staining?
How should I manage eyelid tumors in dogs?
What about eyelid tumors in cats?

Friday February 12 (5.5 CE hrs)
8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific11:00am – 4:30pm Eastern
11:00am – 1:45pm ET
Dr. Clode

How should I recognize and manage simple corneal ulcers in dogs?
What about nonhealing ulcers in dogs?
How should I recognize and manage complicated corneal ulcers in dogs?
What about corneal ulcers in cats?
How should I diagnose and manage eosinophilic keratitis in cats?

2:00pm – 4:30pm ET
Dr. Bourgeois

Diagnosing otitis the right way
From ear drops to pills: how to effectively treat otitis externa and media

Saturday February 13 (5.0CE hrs)
8:00am – 1:00pm Pacific11:00am – 4:00pm Eastern
11:00am – 1:30pm ET
Dr. Bourgeois

Effective client communications
Don’t fear the smear (basics of cytology)
My thoughts on pyoderma management

1:40pm – 4:00pm ET
Dr. Clode

What is Ocu-GLO and what can it be used for?
Topical steroids or cyclosporine or NSAIDs….?
Why is this cornea blue?
How should I handle exophthalmos?

Seminar Topics:

Dr. Bourgeois
What am I missing in the itchy dog?
Several studies show that pruritus is the number one reason a client brings their dog to the veterinarian. Allergic skin diseases are common problems in canine patients, and many of the clinical presentations are similar which can make these cases frustrating. This lecture will focus on the allergic workup, acute treatment of pruritus, and client communication.
How to conquer the itchy cat
Different categories of feline allergies can be difficult to differentiate from one another. Understanding the different patterns of cutaneous lesions, response to treatment, and management of secondary issues is important for control.This lecture will present how to differentiate and perform a diagnostic workup for flea, food, and environmental allergies in cats.
Diagnosing otitis the right way
Managing difficult otitis externa cases in cats and dogs can be challenging, chronic, and frustrating. This lecture will discuss a complete approach to the diagnostic workup of otitis externa including cytology, culture and sensitivity, handheld otoscopy, and video otoscopy.
From ear drops to pills: how to effectively treat otitis externa and media
Choosing appropriate ear cleansers and initial therapeutics can be imperative in defeating micro-organisms. However, systemic therapy can also be used to help alleviate discomfort and treat infection in complicated cases. This is especially true when disease extends deeper than the external ear canal. This lecture will address how to assess the best treatment plan for every type of otitis case from a simple yeast otitis to a resistant otitis media.
Don’t fear the smear (basics of cytology)
Cytology is one of the most important diagnostic tools in dermatology. A quick, inexpensive test that can be essential in diagnosing and managing various skin diseases. This lecture will discuss what different findings of cells, organisms and structures may indicate. Also, techniques for collecting and interpreting cytologies from different anatomical sites will be discussed.

Dr. Clode
How should I perform a complete ophthalmic exam?
How should I manage entropion in puppies and kittens?
How should I manage entropion in older dogs and cats?
What can I do about distichia?
How should I manage ectopic cilia?
How should I approach eyelid lacerations?
Do I realllllyyy have to replace that prolapsed third eyelid gland?
What’s going on with blepharitis in dogs?
What’s going on with blepharitis in cats?
What can I do for KCS, especially when it’s non-responsive?
How should I recognize and manage simple corneal ulcers in dogs?
What about nonhealing ulcers in dogs?
How should I recognize and manage complicated corneal ulcers in dogs? 2020
What about corneal ulcers in cats?
How should I diagnose and manage eosinophilic keratitis in cats?
What is a good approach to epiphora?
What can be done for tear staining?
How should I manage eyelid tumors in dogs?
What about eyelid tumors in cats?
What is Ocu-GLO and what can it be used for?
Topical steroids or cyclosporine or NSAIDs….?
Why is this cornea blue?
How should I handle exophthalmos?

Register Now

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/eyes-ears-beyond-online-course/

Webinar - 2/11/21 - CalAnimals Finding Rover On-boarding - CalAnimals & Petco Foundation
2021-02-11 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Come learn more about Finding Rover and how you can help reunite more lost pets to bring them home!

WEBSITE LINK: https://petco.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtdeispzgvG9YXxPQ5h-LJcSXeWbkYZQwY

Webinar - 2/11/21 - RSVP by 2/9/21 - Low Stress Curbside Service - CEVA
2021-02-11 09:45 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Low Stress Curbside Service Behavior Event Details:

Speaker: Valarie Tynes, DVM, Dipl. ACVB

Please RSVP by: February 09, 11:30 PM CST

February 11, 2021

Check-in: 11:45 AM CST
Presentation: 12:00 PM CST

Virtual Google Meets – https://meet.google.com/sos-pnhw-dwj
8735 Rosehill Rd
Lenexa, KS 66215

Maximum Number of Attendees: 500

Additional Notes:
Please Join by – https://meet.google.com/sos-pnhw-dwj

Event Coordinator:
Peggy Perry | peggy.perry@ceva.com |

Register now

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.cevaconnect.com/events/e0203/

Town Hall - 2/11/21 - Activating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Animal Welfare: Part 1 - Best Friends
2021-02-11 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Join us for a two part discussion on Best Friend Animal Society’s approach to DE&I work. Come with an open mind and leave with actionable next steps for your organization.
The discussions will be moderated by José Ocaño, senior director of people and culture for Best Friends, and featuring James Evans, president for CARE, and Julie Castle, chief executive officer for Best Friends. Also joining will be the Best Friends Culture Council Co-Chairs.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/tools-and-information/best-friends-town-halls

Online Event - 2/11/21 - Diverse Workforce Creates Unique Solutions - CARE
2021-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Join the CARE Caucus Black History Month Series: Week 2, Thursday, February 11th. James Evans will be discussing how a diverse workforce creates unique solutions with Logan Ryan of The Ryan Animal Rescue Foundation and Akisha Townsend Eaton of the Animal Legal Defense Fund.
Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 4 PM PST – 5 PM PST
Register in advance for this meeting: us02web.zoom.us
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This event is free. If you would like to make a donation in lieu of a registration free, please donate to www.careawo.org/donate
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/321737615897033

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
2021-02-13 06:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
2021-02-14 06:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

Webinar - 2/15/21 - Basic Immediate Critical Care for the Kitten - National Kitten Coalition
2021-02-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
What do you do when you find a kitten that has been found outside exposed to the elements? What issues do you need to address immediately before you ever offer a kitten a bottle?

In this free webinar from The National Kitten Coalition, we’ll discuss how to recognize hypo- and hyperthermia, hypoglycemia, dehydration and more, and get you the information you need to start intervening for your kitten right away.
We want you to feel confident in getting kittens through this rough patch of life and on to a solid road of recovery and growth.
This webinar is especially great for first responders like TNR, ACO and shelter/rescue personnel who handle these babies for the first time.
Speaker: Susan Spaulding, Director of Neonatal Programs, The National Kitten Coalition
Click here to register for this FREE webinar.

February 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST

This kitten life-saving project was made possible in part through a generous grant from The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®.

WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/webinar-basic-immediate-critical-care-for-the-kitten/

Webinar - 2/15/21 - MAC 2021 Webinar Series: Compassion Fatigue in Animal Welfare - Massachusetts Animal Coalition
2021-02-15 15:00 - 16:15 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Lecture Overview
From Happy and Fulfilled to Sad and Angry: How Helping Animals Can Make Your Heart Hurt
The nature of animal work means that we are susceptible to compassion fatigue. This includes the moral stress that is an unavoidable part of this work. And trauma – both personal and occupational – can play a role in how we react to stressful situations. It helps to understand what compassion fatigue is and how it can creep into our daily work.
We will talk about:

the individual and his/her ability to recognize compassion fatigue and learn to mitigate or heal from it, and
the systemic, organizational stressors that affect our work and how the two can feed off of one another – or work toward creating a healthier environment.

Each attendee should come out of this presentation with a better understanding of his/herself and his/her role at the shelter and in the larger animal welfare community. Specific tools will be provided for creating a plan for working toward balance and emotional health in a very difficult field. There will be a 15-minute Q&A discussion at the end.
NOTE: If you would like to assess your current level of compassion fatigue beforehand you can access the Professional Quality of Life Scale’s Compassion Fatigue Self Test at http://proqol.org/ProQol_Test.html. On the right side click on “The ProQOL 5 Self-Score (English)” and it will be scored for you. If you speak another language there are accommodations for you, too.
Speaker Information
Anne Lindsay is the founder of MAC, which was founded in 2000. She was president of a canine rescue organization and learned firsthand about frontline animal welfare issues. After 12 years at a large shelter, she gained valuable experience behind the scenes as a part of the shelter’s management team.
In 2010 Anne earned her Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University and has consulted with states, smaller communities, and individual shelters, helping them to form coalitions and work on board development. She has also focused on helping organizations and individuals to address the very real issue of “compassion fatigue.”
Anne is a past president of the board of the New England Federation of Humane Societies and is a board member of the State of Massachusetts Animal Response Team (SMART). She received various awards from the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Animal Control Officers Association of Massachusetts.
Anne and her very patient and tolerant veterinarian husband David share their lives with 2 dogs, 3 cats and 6 hens.
WEBSITE LINK: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=dmv5lydab&oeidk=a07ehgskstu88fb2ea0%20

Online Conference - 2/16/21 to 2/20/21 - Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC) - Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (fee applies)
2021-02-16 08:30 - 13:45, 2021-02-17 08:30 - 13:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
In response to our ever-evolving environment, the 2021 MVC is going virtual. But one thing will never change: We are committed to providing the same high-quality CE we always have. The Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC), hosted by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, is a growing, regional veterinary conference packed with educational, networking and social opportunities for every member of the veterinary team. Bringing together highly regarded experts from around the world and hundreds of industry vendors, the MVC is a national-caliber conference—at a Midwest price.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mvcinfo.org/

Online Course - 5/20/21 - Feline Behavior Pre-Conference Workshop - Shelter Playgroup Alliance (fee applies)
2021-02-16 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Learn about feline behavior! Join us a day before the SPA 2021 Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference for a special option on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
Immerse yourself in feline behavior during a full day deep dive with Mikel Delgado, PhD. Mikel is a cat behavior consultant and co-founder of Feline Minds. Mikel’s deep knowledge and expertise in feline behavior will include the following topics:

Reducing stress for shelter cats

Problem behaviors​

Litter box blues

Multi cat households

Case studies

​Not to be missed!​
Cost: $50.00
Approved CEUs: CCPDT CEUs TBA | IAABC CEUs TBA
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/2021-sbec-pre-conference-workshop
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Webinar - 2/17/21 - Recruiting and Retaining Veterinarians - The AAWA
2021-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Where did all the veterinarians go? As the veterinarian shortage increases, finding a veterinarian is becoming like finding a unicorn. A recent study estimates there will be a shortage of 10,000 veterinarians in the next 10 years in the US. With such stiff competition, it’s even more important to make your organization stand out when hiring.
Join Aimee St. Arnaud of Open Door Veterinary Care in a discussion with Dr. Lucy Fuller of Charleston Animal Society and Dr. Melanie DeHaan of Shelter Outreach Services, where they will cover:

The types of compensation and benefit packages that attract veterinarians
Honest but enticing job descriptions
The most effective places to advertise veterinary opportunities
Interviewing
Setting expectations and goals for new hires
How to retain veterinarians

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

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/21721-recruiting-and-retaining-veterinarians
