BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Shelter Learniverse - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Shelter Learniverse X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Shelter Learniverse REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201201T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201201T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135434 CREATED:20201116T193900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T193900Z UID:10000971-1606842000-1606847400@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Online Course - Registration open until full - Course starts 12/1/20 - Ocular Emergencies - VIN (fee applies) DESCRIPTION:OPHT200-1120: Ocular Emergencies\nThe lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform. \nPresenter: Erica Tolar\, DVM\, ACVO\nCourse Open: November 24-December 11\, 2020\nReal Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesday\, December 1\, 2020; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (USA)\nCourse RTS Times in Your Area: World Clock Converter \n  \nLevel and Prerequisites: This intermediate course will be open to veterinarians actively interested in ocular emergencies.\nVIN CE Course: Open to veterinarians. This course is approved by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-44840) \nCourse Information:\nThis lecture will cover the most common ophthalmic emergencies. I will describe the best way to approach and fix these emergencies. I will show an easier technique to replace proposed globes and tackle that pesky figure of eight suture for eyelid lacerations. The options for corneal perforations and bad ulcers. I will also cover how to figure out where that lens has misplaced itself – the front or the back. Lastly\, I will cover sudden blindness and orbital disease. We will cover the eye from front to back. \nWeek 1 (Real Time Session December 1\, 2020)\nPresenter: Erica Tolar\, DVM\, ACVP\nFormat: Audio\nObjectives: Upon completion of this session\, the participant should be able to \n\nUnderstand the most common ophthalmic emergencies\nReview options for corneal perforations and ulcers\nDescribe the steps of sutures for eyelid lacerations\n\nSuccessful 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. \nCourse Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.\nRequired Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course. \nAbout the Presenter:\nErica Tolar received her DVM from University of Illinois in 2003. She did a small animal rotating internship at the University of Tennessee and a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Illinois. She received your diplomate of American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) Ophthalmology in 2007. She is currently working at a Private referral practice and a private equine ophthalmology practice in Louisville\, KY. She is also an ophthalmology consultant on VIN. \nTotal CE Credit: 1.5 \nTuition: Member $35 ($32 early bird special if enrolled by November 10\, 2020)\nNon-Member $95 ($89 early bird special if enrolled by November 10\, 2020)\nPrices are listed in US dollars. \n*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes\, enrollment will close on November 24\, 2020 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached. \n*For more information on how online CE works\, see the Participant Resource Center. \nTo Enroll: \n\nEnrollment 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.\nEach 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.\nEach person is individually responsible for his/her own registration. To ensure that all information received is secure and correct\, please do not enroll for a course on behalf of another individual.\nFor 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.\n\n“This program (22-44840) is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 1.5 CE Credits\, with a maximum of 1.5 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian. This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of: Medical\, using the delivery method of Interactive-Distance: (Web-based\, Teleconference or Audio-Conference). This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however\, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements.” \n  \nCourse 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. \n  \n*For more information on VIN’s upcoming CE courses\, check the VIN Course Catalog. \nKatherine James\, DVM\, PhD\, DACVIM (SAIM)\nVIN Education Director \nVIN CE Services: CEonVIN\n800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797\nor direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154\nor direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357 \n  \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vin.com/ce/OPHT200-1120.htm URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-registration-open-until-full-course-starts-12-1-20-ocular-emergencies-vin-fee-applies/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Online Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/dog-316459_640.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201202T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201202T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135434 CREATED:20201109T184514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T184514Z UID:10000964-1606924800-1606928400@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/2/20 - Assessing Dog Behaviour in Shelter Settings - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse DESCRIPTION:Assessment processes for dogs in shelters have changed dramatically in recent years\, with research findings driving a fundamental shift away from short\, provocative battery-style behaviour tests to holistic\, information-gathering assessment processes. This data-driven shift away from ‘poke-and-prod’ type tests has created some fantastic opportunities for animal management and sheltering professionals to improve not just their behaviour assessments\, but also the level of care provided to animals\, staff safety\, and appropriate outcomes for the dogs themselves. \nCome join Trish and Di to find out more about the research underpinning this seismic shift in procedure\, and how you can move towards a more modern and holistic model for assessing dog behaviour in shelters. \nYou will learn: \n\nSummary of recent research findings relevant to animal behaviour assessments in applied environments\nBasic principles in canine behaviour and personality assessment\nHow to implement a ‘data-gathering’ continuous assessment process in your facility\, using fast-track and slow-track processes. We will include some tips and tricks that we’ve learned along the way\, and help you improve flow and outcome.\n\n  \nThis is part of a two-part series:\n\nNovember 11: Canine Communication in the Field and Shelter\nDec 2: Assessing Dog Behaviour in Shelter Settings (this webinar)\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \nThe Australian Institute of Animal Management (AIAM) is the national peak body representing Local Government Animal Management Officers. The AIAM Committee consists of a wide range of professionals engaged in the various aspects of animal management. \nAIAM seeks to support those engaged in the business of animal management\, and the function itself\, by providing training and information\, opportunities for networking and collaboration\, and by encouraging the use of best practice policy and practices. AIAM promotes consistency of legislation\, consultation in the creation of legislation and workplace processes\, and healthy relationships with external stakeholders and the community. AIAM supports cross-sector collaboration and co-design of projects and initiatives. \n  \n\nPresenters: \n\n\nTrish McMillan holds a Master of Science degree in animal behavior\, and is a certified professional dog trainer\, certified dog behavior consultant\, and associate certified cat behavior consultant.  She has been involved in the animal rescue and sheltering world since the mid-1990’s\, starting out as a volunteer and working her way up to director of animal behavior. She worked for the ASPCA for nearly eight years; first as Director of Animal Behavior at their NYC shelter\, then as a behaviorist on their field team\, helping assess and rehabilitate dogs from cruelty cases\, dogfighting and hoarding situations\, then she joined the Shelter Research and Development team. \nTrish currently does animal behavior consulting near Asheville\, North Carolina\, working with dogs\, cats and horses. Her farm\, Pibble Hill\, is home to a happy herd of animals of five species. Trish speaks and consults nationally and internationally on animal sheltering issues\, dog\, cat\, and horse behavior\, dog aggression\, and defensive handling. Her online shelter dog behavior offerings have helped students from around the world apply best practices at their respective shelters and rescues. \n\n  \n\n  \n\n\nDr Diana Rayment holds a PhD in Canine Behaviour and a Bachelor of Animal Science. Her primary research area is canine behaviour and assessments in applied settings\, like animal shelters. She has also worked in a variety of academic and industry settings\, including as a TAFE and university educator\, as an applied scientist studying companion animal welfare and behaviour and working dog assessments\, a dog trainer\, a shelter nurse and most recently\, leading the behaviour team at the Greyhound Adoption Program Victoria. Diana is now working to integrate and improve animal welfare and animal management practices in Australia through a variety of roles\, including project management and staff and volunteer training at Second Chance Animal Rescue. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/assessing-dog-behaviour-in-shelter-settings/ URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-2-20-assessing-dog-behaviour-in-shelter-settings-naca-justice-clearinghouse/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Dog-Behavior-AIAM-148872464.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135434 CREATED:20201201T011921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T024804Z UID:10000774-1606987800-1606991400@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters - 12/3/20 - The Four Rights - CASCAR - UC Davis KSMP DESCRIPTION:Join us for this week’s CASCAR discussion around the idea of empowering all shelters to provide animals in need within their communities with the Four Rights: the Right Care\, in the Right Place\, at the Right Time\, to the Right Outcome. Just an idea we’re trying on for size. Find out more Thursday at 9:30 a.m.! \nTo Join the Zoom Meeting \nhttps://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/j/900364297?pwd=WndTUnlidXhqaStMSjNZdlJDVDg0QT09 \nMeeting ID: 900 364 297 \nPasscode: together \nOne tap mobile \n+16699006833\,\,900364297# US (San Jose) \nDial by your location \n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) \n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) \nMeeting ID: 900 364 297 \nFind your local number: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/u/acRTFiO9ex \n  URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/cascar-zoom-call-for-california-shelters-12-3-20-the-four-rights-cascar-uc-davis-ksmp/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cat-2123741_640-e1606785390851.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135434 CREATED:20201109T193007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T193007Z UID:10000746-1606989600-1606995000@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/3/20 - Preventing Separation Anxiety? Home Alone Time for Puppies and Newly Acquired Dogs - Dog-iBox (fee applies) DESCRIPTION:It is commonly asked that dog professionals provide methods for preventing separation anxiety in puppies or newly acquired dogs. This topic has become even more prevalent as of late with so many people working from home for a long period of time. In this webinar the topic of prevention will be explored. We will discuss the validity of prevention\, etiology\, protocols\, and general methodologies that are required for separation anxiety in dogs. If your puppy or dog is already experiencing separation anxiety\, there will be take aways for you\, however\, if you are simply interested in learning how to optimize a dog for alone time success\, we hope to see you in the webinar. \n  \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/market/catalog/live-webinars/live-webinars-english-c-34/preventing-separation-anxiety.html URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-3-20-preventing-separation-anxiety-home-alone-time-for-puppies-and-newly-acquired-dogs-dog-ibox-fee-applies/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/puppy-336707_640.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135434 CREATED:20201102T200448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T200448Z UID:10000938-1606989600-1607007600@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Online Course - 12/3/20 to 12/6/20 - Feline Finale - IVS (fee applies) DESCRIPTION:Tamara Grubb D.V.M.\, Ph.D.\nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia\nAssistant Professor of Anesthesia & Pain Management\nWashington State University \nEllen Behrend V.M.D.\, Ph.D.\nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine\nJoezy Griffin Professor\nDepartment of Clinical Sciences\nAuburn University \nGarret Pachtinger V.M.D.\nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary\nEmergency & Critical Care\nCo-founder – Vetgirl\nVeterinary Specialty & Emergency Center\nLevittown\, PA \n\nTerri Bonenberger D.V.M.\nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Dermatology\nSoutheast Veterinary Dermatology & Ear Clinic\nCharleston\, SC \n\n\n  \n\nSeminar Schedule:\n\n\n\n\nSingle day registration available: Limited to 80 registrants each day to enhance the webinar question and answer experience \nAll times are Eastern time. \n  \nThursday Dec. 3:    5 CE Hours\n1.00pm – 6.00pm Eastern   (10.00am – 3.00pm Pacific) \n1.00pm –  3.30pm  ET     Dr. Tamara Grubb  \n\nRisk factors for anesthetic complications in cats\nCat-specific considerations for anesthesia\, including patient management\, drugs\, monitoring and support\n\n  \n3.30pm- 6.00pm  ET    Dr. Garret Pachtinger \n\nEmergency management and treatment of the feline urethral obstruction patient\nEmergency management and treatment of the the “yellow cat” (hepatic lipidosis\, hepatitis\, triaditis\, etc)\n\n  \n  \nFriday Dec. 4:   5 CE hours\n10.00am- 3.00pm Eastern   (7.00am – noon Pacific) \n10.00am – 12.30pm  ET   Dr. Tamara Grubb  \n\nChronic and acute pain assessment in cats\nChronic and acute pain treatment in cats\n\n  \n12.30pm – 3.00pm  ET    Dr. Garret Pachtinger \n\nEmergency management of the cat presented with cardiac vs respiratory symptoms (CHF\, pleural effusion\, asthma\, etc)\nAn update on managing feline toxins\n\n  \nSat. Dec 5:   5 CE hours\n1.00pm – 6.00pm Eastern   (10.00am – 3.00pm Pacific) \n1.00pm – 4.00pm  ET   Dr. Terri Bonenberger \n\n\n\nFeline Allergy: What to do with the Itchy & Overgrooming Cat\nFeline Dermatitis: When you Think It’s Allergy but It’s Not\nDermatophytosis Update: A Review of the Clinical Consensus Guidelines\nDeep Skin Infections in Cats: Beware of the Poorly Healing Wound!\n\n\n\n  \n4:00pm- 6.00pm   ET   Dr. Ellen Behrend \n\nAn update on the management of Feline Diabetes\n\n  \nSun. Dec 6:   5 CE hours\n10.00am- 3.00pm Eastern   (7.00am – noon Pacific) \n10.00am – noon  ET   Dr. Tamara Grubb \n\nCase-based anesthesia for specific feline diseases\n\n  \nnoon – 3.00pm ET   Dr. Ellen Behrend \n\nFeline hyperthyroidism: finding it and helping your patients live longer\nFeline hyperadrenocorticism: cats are not small dogs\nDiagnosing and managing hypercalcemia\n\n  \n \n\n\n\n\nSeminar Topics:\n\nAnesthesia and analgesia \nEmergency medicine \nEndocrine disorders \nDermatologic disorders \n\nRegister Now \n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/feline-finale-online-course/ URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-12-3-20-to-12-6-20-feline-finale-ivs-fee-applies/2020-12-03/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Online Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cat-1209067_640.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135434 CREATED:20201130T171634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T171634Z UID:10000989-1606993200-1606996800@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/3/20 - UF VETS - Emergency and Disaster Response in a Pandemic - Virox DESCRIPTION:During this session\, members from the University of Florida’s Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service will share how their unit has responded to state disasters and local emergencies in the past\, and what has changed since COVID-19. This discussion will include how to prepare for a disaster impacting your community\, as well as how to get involved in emergency and disaster response. \n\nDr. Lawrence “Larry” Garcia is a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Medical Director for the Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service (VETS) team at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.  Prior to joining the university\, Dr. Garcia was a shelter veterinarian in a large county shelter in South Florida.  While in this role\, Dr. Garcia participated in a multiple response drills and provided veterinary insight for county emergency protocols and procedures.  Before\, during\, and after disasters he served the county emergency management ESF17 division in the EOC as well as guidance for shelter and field operations. In his role as UF VETS Medical Director\, Dr. Garcia oversees medical and pharmaceutical inventory\, equipment maintenance\, protocol writing\, medical oversight\, training and team leadership.  He has participated in several disaster response exercises and led a state requested field hospital deployment. As a faculty member\, Dr. Garcia has developed and implemented two clinical clerkships in which third and fourth year veterinary students are fully integrated into municipal animal shelter operations. He also teaches a graduate level Introduction to Veterinary Disaster Response. \n\n\nBrandi Phillips first began working with the UF Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service in 2011 as a curriculum specialist. Phillips leads animal technical rescue training provided to first responders throughout the state of Florida. Over the years\, Phillips responded to numerous technical rescue calls involving dogs\, cows\, and horses. She has also cross trained in other technical rescue disciplines\, including rope rescue\, confined space\, and swiftwater rescue. She serves as a subject matter expert on the NFPA committees for technical rescue (1006 and 2500) and the Florida State Agricultural Response Team (SART) steering committe​​​​​​​e. Phillips also deploys as support staff for the veterinary disaster response team\, and serves as public information officer for the team. \n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://event.webinarjam.com/register/178/1nzgktx7 URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-3-20-uf-vets-emergency-and-disaster-response-in-a-pandemic-virox/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/man-and-dog-1149400_640.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135434 CREATED:20201130T191534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T191534Z UID:10001019-1606993200-1606996800@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/3/20 - Starting Your Community Clinic - Dr. Jena Valdez - UC Davis KSMP DESCRIPTION:The Koret Shelter Medicine Program would like to invite you to join us this Thursday as the SF SPCA Director of Community Medicine\, Dr. Jena Valdez\, shares how the SF SPCA expanded their access to care by creating a community clinic\, now celebrating its first birthday\, to support historically underserved communities within their city. Learn how the staff made the case to open the clinic to their senior leadership and board\, what services they offer\, how many patients they are serving\, staffing levels\, clinic design\, pricing\, client flow\, clinic hours\, advertising\, and Covid considerations. \nNo need to reinvent the wheel\, share in their “lessons learned” along the way\, and\, most importantly\, how they’ve made the clinic sustainable and scalable. \nThere will be time to ask Dr. Valdez questions\, so please bring them along. \nIf you can make it\, please register in advance for this meeting: \nWhen: Thursday\, Dec 3\, 2020 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) \nhttps://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0udOqvpjIuG9RvUJFQeNN-gHll9_7DWxYE \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n  \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0udOqvpjIuG9RvUJFQeNN-gHll9_7DWxYE URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-3-20-starting-your-community-clinic-dr-jena-valdez-uc-davis-ksmp/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SFSPCA_JenaValdez.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135434 CREATED:20201109T185843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T185843Z UID:10000744-1606996800-1607000400@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/3/20 - Animals In Disaster–How to Help Your Community - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse DESCRIPTION:When disaster hits\, animals and their owners are greatly impacted.  All eyes will be on your agency\, and how well it serves the animals and their owners in your community during this time of need can create huge goodwill for your agency–or create lasting ill-will.  This webinar will help you learn how to be ready to emergency shelter animals by identifying the supplies you’ll need and valuable partnerships to make.  You will also learn how to get the outside help you might need if local resources become overwhelmed.  Finally\, this webinar will teach you some basic practices that will help you keep animals and their families together during the challenge and chaos of the natural disaster. \n\nWhy emergency sheltering is needed in a disaster\nHow to find a site for the shelter\, the cages/containment for the animals\, veterinary care\, and food and other supplies\nHow to ask for outside help during a disaster\nWhat are the best practices you can adopt in order to keep animals together with their people.\n\n  \n\n \n  \nThe 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. \n  \n  \n \n  \nThe 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. \n  \n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nBeth Gammie is the Director of Field Services for RedRover\, a national animal welfare organization headquartered in Sacramento\, California.  In this role\, Beth leads the RedRover Responders program which provides emergency animal sheltering in natural disasters and large-scale cruelty seizures throughout the United States and Canada.  Prior to this position\, she was a volunteer with RedRover and other animal welfare groups. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/animals-in-disasters-how-to-help-your-community/ URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-3-20-animals-in-disaster-how-to-help-your-community-naca-justice-clearinghouse/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Animals-in-Disaster-1480455740.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135434 CREATED:20201202T234032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T234032Z UID:10000778-1606996800-1607000400@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Online Event - 12/3/20 - Ken Ramirez and Lili Chin on Doggie Language Translation - Karen Pryor Academy DESCRIPTION:  LIVE FROM THE RANCH\nThis week\, Ken Ramirez\, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer\, will be joined by artist Lili Chin to talk about doggie language translation. Then\, participants will get an inside look at how Ken structures and conducts an initial training session for clients and dogs who are brand new to training! \n\nJoin the Free Virtual Social Event! \n\n\nThursday\, December 3 • 12:00 pm (PT)\n\n\n\n\nJoin on Zoom Password: 127704\n\n\n\nPrefer to save the link for later? https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86189083976? | Password: 127704\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-12-3-20-ken-ramirez-and-lili-chin-on-doggie-language-translation-karen-pryor-academy/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/dog-2810484_640.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135434 CREATED:20201130T173202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T173202Z UID:10000990-1607018400-1607022000@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/3/20 - Is it fear\, anxiety\, or something else? - Sharon Carroll - FDSA (fee applies) DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, December 3\, 2020\nTime: 6pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).\nFee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time. \nCurrently there are a range of psychopathologies described in dogs. These include canine-PTSD\, depressive-like conditions\, ADHD-like disorders\, canine compulsive disorder and a range of specific anxiety conditions and phobias. Each of these disorders is characterized by the presence of a collection of specific individual behaviors. \nSome of the individual behaviors occurring in the above disorders are abnormal at any time\, whilst many are normal under certain circumstances.
As we all become more aware of canine emotions\, and we strive to ensure the psychological wellbeing of our dogs\, it can become increasingly difficult to know what’s normal and what’s not. \nWhen working out what’s normal\, it needs to be remembered\, that whilst there is a lot of discussion on the impact of genetics on behavioral pathologies\, normal behaviors have a genetic basis as well (i.e. breed-related behaviors). These can include such traits as hypervigilance to movement\, consistently high energy levels\, low frustration thresholds\, rapid escalation to high arousal\, owner guarding behaviors\, and provocation by the presence of unknown dogs or people. \nSo\, when we see a dog lunging and barking at an approaching stranger\, they may be demonstrating fear-based behaviors\, but there may be another cause entirely. We need to ensure we are correctly identifying the emotion behind the behavior\, so we can select the correct training approach. Using an incorrect strategy may be ineffective or it could even allow the behavior to escalate further. Looking at the individual behaviors more closely\, and through a more objective lens\, we can ensure each dog receives the help it needs. \nIn this webinar we will discuss fear\, anxiety\, frustration and over-arousal. We will look at common genetic traits that can lead to behavioral issues\, and discuss various behavior-modifying techniques for reactivity\, and the performance of aggressive behaviors toward people and dogs. We will also identify key behaviors that indicate it is time to seek out help from a veterinary behavior specialist. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-3-20-is-it-fear-anxiety-or-something-else-sharon-carroll-fdsa-fee-applies/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/dog-pet-animals-black-and-white-e1606757305547.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201205T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201205T031500 DTSTAMP:20260403T135435 CREATED:20201130T175844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T175844Z UID:10000992-1607133600-1607138100@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/5/20 - Cat Friendly Solutions for Unowned Cats - International Cat Care DESCRIPTION:In advance of the event we’re inviting you to submit your questions for the Cat Friendly Solutions for Unowned Cats Launch Q&A. Ask Vicky Halls and Kim Horsford\, the developers of the content of the new website\, any questions you may have about Cat Friendly Solutions for Unowned Cats or unowned cats in general.  \n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://icatcare.org/unowned-cats/ URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-5-20-cat-friendly-solutions-for-unowned-cats-international-cat-care/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cat-3276083_640.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201205T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135435 CREATED:20201109T200331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T200331Z UID:10000751-1607158800-1607167800@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Webinar Series - 12/5/20\, 12/12/20\, & 12/19/20 - Resource Guarding - PuppyWorks (fee applies) DESCRIPTION: Webinar Program\n\n\nEach segment starts with a presentation of about 90 minutes\, followed by a 15 minute “coffee break” and ends with 45 minute Q/A session during which Sue & Trish will respond to questions posed by attendees of the live sessions. \n\n\nWhether you make the live sessions or not\, you will be able to access a complete recording of each session for 1 year. \n\n\n​​ \nSession One (Saturday\, December 5\, 2020): Assess-A-Pet & Ethogram  ​ \nASSESS-A-PET (AAP) Protocols to evaluate resource guarding (RG) & aggression thresholds. Practical\, detailed\, step-by-step procedures that evaluators can utilize in a home or at shelters and rescues to assess the tendency for RG\, the prospect of a high threshold for RG vs. a low threshold for RG\, quite possibly the degree of intensity\, and how we interpret what we are seeing. \n​Ethogram: An extensive catalog of seemingly endless\, often very subtle behaviors that tell us if a dog is feeling competitive\, or at risk of escalating into aggression. Focus on the AAP procedures and the subtle or not-so-subtle behaviors associated with competitiveness and/or a low threshold for RG. \n​ \nSession Two (Saturday\, December 12\, 2020): Low Threshold RG   ​ \n​Some of the science of RG and assessing it in shelter dogs. The low threshold resource guarder’s behavior in the home and community. Defining low aggression thresholds and what dogs usually guard: \n\n\nNot just the food bowl. \n\n\nManifestation in the home & neighborhood. \n\n\nImplications for other behavioral issues like separation anxiety. \n\n\nPica etc. \n\n\nRecognizing these small behaviors in real life:​ \n\n\nWill the dog guard an owner? \n\n\nIs the dog likely to bite a stranger or neighbor? \n\n\nWhat behaviors to look for when meeting a new client and their dog. \n\n\nHow RG can affect dog-dog interactions generally. \n\n\nSession Three (Saturday\, December 19\, 2020): RG Management & Behavior Modification \nResource Guarding is a natural behavior in all species. Management & modification protocols depend on- \nHelping clients identify problem areas including differing types of guarding & degree of risk associated with each\, such as: guarding\, food\, objects\, places\, people etc.\, and against whom the dog is guarding: other dogs\, children\, adults\, a single adult etc. \nIdentifying skill level & time availability of owners to ascertain what management or modification protocols are possible. Many people cannot maintain complex resource guarding protocols. Even when one person can\, others cannot. Safeguards are important for each family\, plus assessment of each dog’s degree of aggression potential and providing alternatives or resources for the family if the risk is deemed too high. \nProtocols: \n\n\nManagement: Identify & remove high value items – give potentially valuable objects & food in private area. \n\n\nGeneral guidelines: Teach dog that there are unlimited resources & that owner always has better resources ready to share; Teach “drop”. \n\n\nCognitive method : Teach dog to look up & away from item when asked or whenever owner passes by; Teach dog to leave item when asked. \n\n\nDog to Dog: Make sure management protocols are adhered to; Status adjustment as needed. \n\n\nOutcomes: Progress reports  ·Reality based decisions (some resource guarding is persistent\, no matter what we do) ·Rehoming if appropriate. \n\n\n  \n\nSpeakers\nSUE STERNBERG (www.suesternberg.com) \n\n\n\n\n\nSue founded the shelter featured in an  HBO documentary: Shelter Dogs (www.shelterdogs.org).  She has developed national programs\, such as Training Wheels® for community shelter outreach and dedicated herself to ensuring the quality of life of animals in their communities\, at animal shelters and in safe adoptions. Her 30 years of canine behavior experience\, includes as an animal control officer\, behavior consultant  at the ASPCA\, shelter owner\,  successful competitor in dog sports\, and a teacher of dog trainers world-wide. \n\n\nShe is the author of Great Dog Adoptions: A Guide for Shelters (Latham Foundation publication) and Successful Dog Adoption published by Wiley. Her most recent publications (all published by Dogwise) include Out and About With Your Dog\, Dog-Dog Interactions\,  Assessing Aggression Thresholds in Dogs and  Understanding Sociability (DVD). \nClick here for Sue’s website. \n​ \n\n\nTRISH KING (www.canine-behavior-associates.com) \n\n\n\n\n\nTrish has been a dog addict since she was a teen\, and managed to combine her love of dogs with her respect and affection for people. Her goal is always to enrich the lives of both\, through the humane and thoughtful use of relationship work\, environmental management and training. \nTrish established the Canine Behavior Academy at the Marin Humane Society for new or interested trainers\, which covers dog handling\, evaluating\, learning theory\, training techniques and solving problems\, as well as teaching people. \n\n\nAfter she left Marin Humane\, she taught the academy at Humane Society Silicon Valley\, and then locally in Marin.  It is now offered online.  Several hundred people have attended all levels of the Academy.  Trish also teaches workshops and seminars on behavior\, canine management\, temperament assessment\, and handling difficult dogs. \nTrish’s speaking engagements have included numerous conferences presented by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers\, the Humane Society of the United States\,  and the American Humane Association\, as well as California Animal Care Conferences\, private training groups\, webinars and teleconferences. \nShe has written a critically acclaimed book for dog owners\, Parenting Your Dog (TFH Publications)\, as well as numerous articles about dog and cat behavior for local and national newspapers and magazines. Trish is: \n\n\nMember of the American Humane Association Task Force for Humane Dog Training. \n\n\nEquipment Chair of the Delta Guidelines for Humane Dog Training. \n\n\nPast Board member and charter member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). \n\n\nMember of the task force to restructure PetSmart Dog Training practices. \n\n\nInstructor with “Dogs of Course”\, E-Training for Dogs & Raising Canine\, LLC. \n\n\n\n  \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.puppyworks.com/resourceguarding URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-series-12-5-20-12-12-20-12-19-20-resource-guarding-puppyworks-fee-applies/2020-12-05/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Dog-with-Bone.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201205T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201205T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135435 CREATED:20201116T194739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T194739Z UID:10000972-1607166000-1607175000@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Online Course - 12/5/20 - Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop - The Community Cats Podcast (fee applies) DESCRIPTION:Join Neighborhood Cats and The Community Cats Podcast on December 5\, 2020\, from 2:00–4:30 p.m.* ET to find out everything you need to know to become part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood. Expert instructors will teach you the best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. \nWe’ll cover getting along with neighbors\, preparations for trapping\, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once)\, feeding\, providing winter shelter\, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format\, extensive handouts\, and video footage of actual projects. \nAttendees will receive a certificate of completion** and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond\, executive director\, and Bryan Kortis\, national programs director. \n*If you are a volunteer with All About Rescue in Michigan\, you will be asked to stay on after the workshop for a special session for your program. \n**New York City-area attendees who earn their certificate will also qualify for free local TNR services\, including spay/neuter\, trap rentals\, and expert hands-on assistance. If you are an NYC-area resident\, you will receive access to a recorded session on how to access these NYC resources. \nPLEASE NOTE – Webinar registration links will appear on the page you will be sent to after completing your purchase and on your receipt. You must complete this step in order to participate in the event. If you do not receive a receipt\, please email support@communitycatspodcast.com before December 4\, 2020 for assistance.  \n  \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/product/neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-dec-5/ URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-12-5-20-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-the-community-cats-podcast-fee-applies/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Online Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CCP-NHC_Graphics_Seminars-TNRCert_200730-e1600719155377.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201206T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201206T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135435 CREATED:20201130T181805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T181805Z UID:10000993-1607275800-1607279400@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/6/20 - Using Veterinary Behavioral Medications in Clinical Practice - VETGirl (fee applies) DESCRIPTION:Are you still using fluoxetine and alprazolam for all of your separation anxiety cases? \nIn this VETgirl online veterinary CE webinar\, Dr. Lisa Radosta\, DACVB reviews how to troubleshoot veterinary behavioral medications if your “go-to” SSRI and benzos don’t work. Learn how to utilize the newer classes of medications – including supplements – effectively in this case-based lecture! \n**Attendees are strongly recommended to view the 1st HERE and 2nd webinar HERE prior to this one to get the full benefit! \nNot 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. \nAll 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! \n*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. \nRACE-CE provider name: VETgirl\, LLC\nRACE Provider number: 785\nRACE Program number: 38777/38862 \nThis 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. \n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-6-2020-using-veterinary-behavioral-medications-in-clinical-practice-cases/ URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-6-20-using-veterinary-behavioral-medications-in-clinical-practice-vetgirl-fee-applies/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/german-shepherd-1418330_1920-e1606760046657.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201208 DTSTAMP:20260403T135435 CREATED:20201026T223345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201026T223345Z UID:10000727-1607299200-1607385599@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Online Certificate Program - Starting 12/7/20 - Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program - Community Program Development Course - Humane Network/UOP (fee applies) DESCRIPTION:University of the Pacific Animal Shelter Management\nCertificate Program\n\n\nThis award-winning online certificate program provides practical information and valuable networking for current sheltering professionals\, those looking to advance their career\, or move into the field of animal sheltering. \n​The program’s courses include leadership\, shelter operations\, community program development\, animal health/clinic operations\, and marketing/development.  \n\n\nNext session starting December 7\, 2020 – Community Program Development\n\n\nProgram Content\nThe five courses are: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeadership covering strategic planning\, analyzing operations\, decision-making\, managing people and processes to achieve results\, organizational responsibilities\, and working with a board of directors.\nShelter Operations covering adoptions\, animal care\, and sheltering fundamentals\, animal behavior and enrichment\, and customer service.\nCommunity Program Development covering volunteers\, foster care\, spay/neuter\, pet retention\, events\, and community relations.\nAnimal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine\, basic animal health considerations and care\, euthanasia decisions\, and clinic operations.\nMarketing and Development covering development fundamentals\, fundraising strategies\, marketing fundamentals\, adoption promotion\, social media and websites\, and media relations.\n\nEach of these courses includes live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally\, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities. \n\n\nWho will benefit from the program?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.\nNew shelter directors.\nShelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.\nPeople working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.\nBoard members of animal shelters.\n\n\n\nCredit for program/courses\nUpon completion of all five courses\, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific. \nEach course earns: \n\nContinuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific\nAssociation of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule and Registration\n\n\n\nEach of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is approximately seven months long and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and how to register can be found on the University of the Pacific website.\n\n\n1. Leadership Training \n\nStrategic Planning for Impact\nAnalyzing Operations and Decision Making\nManaging People & Processes to Achieve Results\nOrganizational Responsibilities\, Structure\, and Board of Directors\n\nDate: 9/14/20 – 10/25/20\nInstructor: Bonney Brown\nCourse Code: UNSM 005 51 (6 CEUs) \n\n2. Shelter Operations \n\nAdoptions\nAnimal Care Fundamentals\nEnrichment\nAnimal Behavior\nCustomer Service\n\nDate: 10/26/20 – 12/6/20\nInstructor: Denise Stevens\nCourse Code: UNSM 010 51 (6 CEUs) \n\n3. Community Program Development \n\nCommunity Relations\nVolunteers\nFoster Care\nSpay/Neuter\nHelp Desk\nEvents\n\nDate: 12/7/20 – 1/24/21\nInstructor: Diane Blankenburg\nCourse Code: UNSM 015 51 (6 CEUs) \n\n4. Animal Health and Clinic Operations \n\nUnderstanding Shelter Medicine\nBasic Animals Health Considerations and Care\nEuthanasia Decisions\nClinic Operations\n\nDate:  1/25/21 – 3/7/21\nInstructor: Bonney Brown\nCourse Code: UNSM 020 51 (6 CEUs) \n\n5. Marketing and Development \n\nDevelopment Fundamentals\nFundraising Strategies\nMarketing Fundamentals\nAdoption Promotion\nSocial Media and Websites\nMedia Relations\n\nDate: 3/8/21 – 4/18/21\nInstructor: Diane Blankenburg\nCourse Code: UNSM 025 51 (6 CEUs) \n\nIndividual courses (6 CEUs):  $299\nCertificate/all courses (30 CEUs): $1\,395\, special bundle pricing if you register for ALL courses up front ($100 discount)\n**This certificate program is not eligible for financial aid.** \n\n\n\n\nHUMANE NETWORK WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.humanenetwork.org/shelter-management-certificate\nUOP WEBSITE LINK:  https://uc.pacific.edu/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=192577 URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-certificate-program-starting-12-7-20-animal-shelter-management-certificate-program-community-program-development-course-humane-network-uop-fee-applies/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Online Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cat-in-shelter_640.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201208T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201208T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135435 CREATED:20201130T163851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T163851Z UID:10000988-1607414400-1607418000@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/8/20 - Ringworm Cats and Kittens: From Fungus to Forever Homes - Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations DESCRIPTION: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. \nStephanie 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. \nThe 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 \n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://fb.me/e/3bNQnTCec URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-8-20-ringworm-cats-and-kittens-from-fungus-to-forever-homes-missouri-coalition-of-animal-care-organizations/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ringworm-e1606754068672.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations":MAILTO:coalition@missourianimals.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201208T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135435 CREATED:20201207T193433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T193433Z UID:10000779-1607421600-1607427000@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/8/20 and 1/24/21 - Playgroups Part 2: The What - Dogs Playing for Life DESCRIPTION:PLAYGROUPS PART 2: THE WHAT\n\n\n\n\nEARN 1.5 CAWA & IAABC CEU CREDITS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith 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. \nThat’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! \nPlus\, 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! \n\n\n\nPart 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! \n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/ URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-8-20-and-1-24-21-playgroups-part-2-the-what-dogs-playing-for-life/2020-12-08/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/dogs-4688586_640.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135435 CREATED:20201109T163801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T163801Z UID:10000956-1607428800-1607432400@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/8/20 - Looking Back to Look Forward: Why Fear and Bias Have Weakened the Animal Welfare Movement - The AAWA and PetfinderPro DESCRIPTION:Part of the Petfinder Pro Adoption Options Series: \nThe 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. \nAttendees 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!  \nWEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/pf1 URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-8-20-looking-back-to-look-forward-why-fear-and-bias-have-weakened-the-animal-welfare-movement-the-aawa-and-petfinderpro/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/street-2569194_640.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201209T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201209T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135435 CREATED:20201116T201730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T201730Z UID:10000976-1607533200-1607536800@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Online Event - 12/9/20 - Virtual Veterinary Technician Holiday Party - The Bridge Club DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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! \nThis 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. \n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-veterinary-technician-holiday-party-tickets-127763458945 URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-12-9-20-virtual-veterinary-technician-holiday-party-the-bridge-club/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/BridgeClubHolidayParty.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201209T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201209T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135435 CREATED:20201109T201635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T201635Z UID:10000755-1607533200-1607538600@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/9/20 - Doing the Most for Those with the Least: Increasing Access to Veterinary Care - HSVMA DESCRIPTION:Presented by Gary Block\, DVM\, MS\, DACVIM\n8 pm ET/5 pm PT\, Wednesday\, December 9\, 2020 \n\n\nThis webinar is pending approval for 1.5 hours of RACE CE\ncredit for both veterinarians and veterinary technicians.  \nRegistration is FREE for HSVMA members. \nDuring 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: \n\nDescription and clinical examples of the concepts of Standard of Care medicine and how understanding these may be critical to improving access to care\nReview of the role some veterinary schools are planning in trying to educate students in the concepts of Incremental Care/Spectrum of Care\nGuide to creating a financial assistance algorithm for your hospital and resources that provide support to pet owners in need\n\nIf 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. \n  \nPRESENTER: Gary Block\, DVM\, MS\, DACVIM \n \nDr. 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. \nDr. 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. \n  \nWEBSITE LINK: https://hsvma.memberclicks.net/webinar—accesstoveterinarycare URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-9-20-doing-the-most-for-those-with-the-least-increasing-access-to-veterinary-care-hsvma/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Cat-Vet-Care.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201210T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201210T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135435 CREATED:20201208T010828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T182848Z UID:10000832-1607592600-1607596200@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters - 12/10/20 - SF SPCA Shelter PALS: Leveraging Your Medical Team - UC Davis KSMP DESCRIPTION:Are you fully leveraging your medical talent?   \nCalling all executive and medical directors! \nThis 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. \nIf you’ve ever wondered: \n\nCan vaccines be administered during hold periods?\nDo shelters need a premise permit?\nWhat if we don’t have a veterinarian on site – can we use standing protocols?\nIs microchipping or administering snap tests the practice of veterinary medicine?\n\nThis CASCAR meeting is for you! \nIn 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. \n  \nJoin the Call\nWhen: Dec 10\, 2020 09:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg \nAfter 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/. URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/cascar-zoom-call-for-california-shelters-12-10-20-pals-leveraging-your-medical-team-uc-davis-ksmp/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Cat-Peeking-Out-e1607385463668.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201210T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135435 CREATED:20201207T213015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T213015Z UID:10000828-1607594400-1607599800@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/10/20 - Understanding Aggression in Dogs - Sezan Ozgunay\, CCAB - PPG (fee applies) DESCRIPTION:CEUs: PPAB 1.5\, CCPDT (pending)\, IAABC (pending)\, KPA (pending) \nThis talk covers the meaning of ‘aggression’ and explores the possible differentials for aggressive behaviour in dogs. Treatment of aggression is not discussed. \nLearning Objectives \n\nTerminology busting. Understand the common phrases or words used when discussing ‘aggression’ in dogs.\nRecognise the underlying emotions that can result in aggressive behaviour\, and the possible motivations for aggression.\nRule out emotional/motivational differentials for aggression based on observation and history.\nAppreciate a range of additional factors that could influence the expression of aggressive behaviour in dogs\n\nAbout Your Presenter \n \nSezan Ozgunay – Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) \nSezan 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. \n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-3970141 URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-10-20-understanding-aggression-in-dogs-sezan-ozgunay-ccab-ppg-fee-applies/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/dog-5671546_640.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201210T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135435 CREATED:20201116T192016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T192016Z UID:10000966-1607594400-1607614200@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Online Course - 12/10/20 to 12/13/20 - Goodbye to 2020—What were the hottest topics? - IVS (fee applies) DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nSpeakers\nMichael Lappin D.V.M.\nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine\nProfessor of Medicine\nColorado State University \nTamara Grubb D.V.M.\, Ph.D.\nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia\nAssistant Professor of Anesthesia & Pain Management\nWashington State University \nGary Oswald D.V.M.\nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine\nChief of Staff\nTampa Bay Veterinary Specialists \nCatherine Outerbridge D.V.M.\nDiplomate American College of Veterinary Dermatology\nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine\nProfessor of Clinical Dermatology\nU.C. Davis \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeminar Schedule:\nSingle day registration available: Limited to 80 registrants each day to enhance the webinar question and answer experience. All times are Eastern time. \nThursday Dec. 10:    5.5 CE Hours\n1.00pm – 6.30pm Eastern   (10.00am – 3.30pm Pacific)\n1.00pm –  3.40pm  ET      \nDr. Gary Oswald \n\n“The Next Generation” – how to test for and treat subclinical Chronic Kidney Disease.\n“Paradigm Shifts” – Subclinical Bacteriuria & Sporadic Urinary Tract Infections.\n\n3.50pm- 6.30pm  ET    \nDr. Michael Lappin \n\nHottest topics in management of canine and feline infectious diarrhea in 2020!\nHottest topics in management of canine and feline vector borne diseases in 2020!\n\n  \nFriday Dec. 11:   5.5 CE hours\n10.00am- 3.30pm Eastern   (7.00am – 12.30pm Pacific)\n10.00am – 12.40pm  ET    \n\n Dr. Gary Oswald \n\n“Easy as Peeing in Bed” – easy & safe treatments for Urinary Incontinence.\n“Urinary Profiling” – the simple and easy way to detect Urothelial cancer.\n\n12.50pm – 3.30pm  ET    Dr. Michael Lappin \n\nHottest topics in management of feline upper respiratory infections in 2020!\nHottest topics in management of canine infectious respiratory disease complex in 2020!\n\n\n  \nSat. Dec 12:   5.5 CE hours\n1.00pm – 6.30pm Eastern   (10.00am – 3.30pm Pacific)\n1.00pm –  3.40pm  ET    \n\nDr. Tamara Grubb \n\n2020: Hot or not? What to know and what to throw in anesthesia\n\n3.50pm- 6.30pm   ET    \nDr. Catherine Outerbridge: \n\nYear in Review: Journal Articles in Veterinary Dermatology Relevant to General Practice- part 1\nPseudomonas 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.\n\n\n  \nSun. Dec 13:   5.5 CE hours\n10.00am- 3.30pm Eastern   (7.00am – 12.30pm Pacific)\n10.00am – 12.40pm  ET     \nDr. Tamara Grubb \n\n2020: Hot or not? What to know and what to throw in pain management\n\n12.50pm – 3.30pm ET    \nDr. Catherine Outerbridge: \n\nYear in Review: Journal Articles in Veterinary Dermatology Relevant to General Practice- part 2\nDifferentiating Canine Allergic Skin Disease: Clues in the Clinical Presentation \n\n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/goodbye-to-2020-what-were-the-hottest-topics/ URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-12-10-20-to-12-13-20-goodbye-to-2020-what-were-the-hottest-topics-ivs-fee-applies/2020-12-10/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Online Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/dog-624952_640.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135435 CREATED:20201116T221651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T221651Z UID:10000977-1607601600-1607605200@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Webinar – 12/10/20 – Domestic Violence and Animal Cruelty – ASPCA Pro DESCRIPTION:About this Webinar\n\nJoin 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. \n  \nTakeaways\n\n\nUnderstand the connection between domestic violence and animal cruelty\nLearn practical tips on how best to investigate and strengthen domestic violence cases where you suspect there may also be animal cruelty\nBe aware of the resources available to you when handling animal cruelty as part of a domestic case\n\n  \nSuited For\n\nLaw enforcement\, animal control officers\, and anyone who responds to or otherwise is involved in working on animal cruelty or domestic violence cases. \n  \n\nAbout the Presenters\n\n\n\n\n\nMaya Gupta\nPh.D\, Senior Director of Research\, ASPCA Strategy and Research \nDr. 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. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeigh Anne Wilson\nDirector\, ASPCA Legal Advocacy and Investigations \nLeigh 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. \n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/domestic-violence-and-animal-cruelty URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-10-20-domestic-violence-and-animal-cruelty-aspca-pro/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ASPCAProfir_sanctuary-raid_moulton-al_july2015_0017_0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135435 CREATED:20201208T013419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T013419Z UID:10000834-1607601600-1607605200@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/10/20 - Recruiting the Next Generation to Your Agency - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nOther Webinars in this Series Include:\n\nDec 10: Recruiting the Next Generation to Your Agency\nApril 8: Staycations and Daycations – Building Short Term Foster Programs\nJuly 8: Building and Maintaining a Productive\, High Volume Fostering Program\nJuly 22: The Care\, Nurturing and Enrichment of Tame & Feral Volunteers\n\n  \n\n \n  \nThe 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. \n  \n\n  \n\n\n\n\nPresenters:\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. 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. \nA 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. \nIt 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/recruiting-the-next-generation-to-your-agency/ URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-10-20-recruiting-the-next-generation-to-your-agency-naca-justice-clearinghouse/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Recruiting-the-Next-Gen-NACA-579767725.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201210T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201210T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135435 CREATED:20201130T174051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T174051Z UID:10000991-1607612400-1607616000@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/10/20 - Fighting like Cats & Dogs: Dealing with Interspecies Aggression - Katenna Jones - FDSA (fee applies) DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, December 10\, 2020\nTime: 3pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).\nFee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time. \nYou’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. \n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-10-20-fighting-like-cats-dogs-dealing-with-interspecies-aggression-katenna-jones-fdsa-fee-applies/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cat-1517642_1280-e1606757968623.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201210T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201210T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135435 CREATED:20201130T183635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T183635Z UID:10000994-1607621400-1607625000@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/10/20 - Advances in Understanding Osteoarthritis\, Inflammation\, and Chronic Pain – What’s New? - VETGirl DESCRIPTION: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. \nThanks to sponsorship from Zoetis Petcare\, this webinar is free to all! \n \nNot 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. \nAll 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! \n*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. \nRACE-CE provider name: VETgirl\, LLC\nRACE Provider number: 785\nRACE Program number: 43488/43485 \nThis 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. \n  \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-10-2020-advances-in-understanding-osteoarthritis-inflammation-and-chronic-pain-whats-new/ URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-10-20-advances-in-understanding-osteoarthritis-inflammation-and-chronic-pain-whats-new-vetgirl/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/dog-animal-hybrid-old-dog-e1606760926751.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201214T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135435 CREATED:20201214T203722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T203810Z UID:10001032-1607940000-1607943600@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/14/21 - Placing Behaviorally Challenged Dogs - The AAWA and NEFHS DESCRIPTION:Should you or shouldn’t you? When it comes to placing behaviorally challenged dogs\, that is the question. \nThe 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. \nThis 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. \nThis 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. \nThis session has been pre-approved for 1.5 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits. \n\n  \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/products/11421-placing-behaviorally-challenged-dogs URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-14-21-placing-behaviorally-challenged-dogs-the-aawa-and-nefhs/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/dog-1209066_640.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201215T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135435 CREATED:20201207T201123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T201123Z UID:10000821-1608026400-1608031800@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/15/20 and 1/31/21 - Playgroups Part 3: The How - Dogs Playing for Life DESCRIPTION:PLAYGROUPS PART 3: THE HOW\n\n\n\n\nEARN 1.5 CAWA & IAABC CEU CREDITS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith 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. \nThat’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! \nPlus\, 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! \n\n\n\nPart 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! \n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/ URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-15-20-and-1-31-21-playgroups-part-3-the-how-dogs-playing-for-life/2020-12-15/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/dog-3969760_640.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201217T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201217T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135435 CREATED:20201215T011755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201215T011755Z UID:10001035-1608197400-1608201000@www.sheltermedportal.com SUMMARY:CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters - 12/17/20 - Holiday Party - CASCAR - UC Davis KSMP DESCRIPTION:Join us for one whole agenda-less hour of reflection and merry-making! \n2020 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). \nBad holiday sweaters and early morning imbibing is encouraged\, but not required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nTo Join the Zoom Meeting \nhttps://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/j/900364297?pwd=WndTUnlidXhqaStMSjNZdlJDVDg0QT09 \nMeeting ID: 900 364 297 \nPasscode: together \nOne tap mobile \n+16699006833\,\,900364297# US (San Jose) \nDial by your location \n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) \n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) \nMeeting ID: 900 364 297 \nFind your local number: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/u/acRTFiO9ex \n  URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/cascar-zoom-call-for-california-shelters-12-17-20-holiday-party-cascar-uc-davis-ksmp/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cat-5767334_640-e1607968046800.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR