Shelter Learniverse

Online Event - 1/17/24 and 1/18/24 - Discovering a New Path: Positive Training for Aggressive & Reactive Dogs! - Puppyworks (fee applies)
2024-01-18 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Exclusive Online Event Featuring Annie Phenix, Sarah Fisher & Dr. Laura Donaldson!
5.5 CEUs – January 17 & 18, 2024 – 10 AM PST, 11 AM Mountain, 12 PM Central & 1 PM EST

Or watch onDemand anytime, anywhere after the live session!

When traditional methods fail in addressing aggressive or reactive behavior in dogs, what’s the next step? Walking away from clients or suggesting drastic measures like euthanasia or punitive measures? Join us in this groundbreaking webinar where we explore a new innovative approach—strictly positive training—for handling aggressive and reactive dogs.
We delve into understanding the root causes behind these behaviors. We’ll shine a light on the physical and emotional trauma that often underlies aggression, unraveling the triggers that lead to reactive responses. Our focus lies in empowering dogs to choose non-aggressive reactions through a compassionate training approach.
This webinar is designed to equip trainers with insights into causation, enabling a shift towards effective solutions rooted in positive reinforcement. Join us as we explore this transformative method, aiming to create a safer and happier environment for both dogs and their human companions.
For a better understanding of reactivity we must include creating deep safety dogs and have a nonviolent approach that allows for social processing in the dog in a way that addresses canine trauma and teaches dogs how to self-calm.
A new, strictly positive approach to managing aggressive & reactive dogs delving deep into often overlooked issues ranging from trauma, stress factors, nervous system and phobias – based on Annie Phenix groundbreaking book.
Discussing the shift in the training industry that elevates the welfare of the dog before formal training takes place.
Annie Phenix will provide an In-depth look at body language, phobias and their effect on reactivity via:

A crash course in FREE-WORK by Sarah Fisher, the non-intrusive approach teaching keen observations skills to handlers and trainers, focusing on movement patterns, body awareness, proprioception and the vestibular system as sources of pain inducing reactivity.
Slow Thinking is Lifesaving for Dogs® with Dr. Laura Donaldson focusing on changing a dog’s thinking patterns to find more appropriate ways to respond to triggers by helping to gradually reorient the dog’s perception.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/phenix

Webinar - 1/21/24 - Antimicrobial Use in the Clinic: What’s My Perfect Drug Match? Swipe Right on Microbe Killers - VETGirl
2024-01-21 17:00 - 18:00
Hey..ho..it’s what you NEED to know!
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl – Antech webinar, Scott Weese and Michelle Evason will discuss key aspects of (and common questions on) clinical antimicrobial use in dogs and cats. Tune in to learn about practical management of common & emerging antimicrobial and stewardship topics, along with freely available evidence- and expert-based resources to help with veterinary antimicrobial use, preventive care, and pet-owner communication!
Thanks to sponsorship from Antech, this webinar is FREE to all! (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Basic, ELITE Trial or ELITE member to register for the live event)
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/january-21-2024-antimicrobial-use-in-the-clinic-whats-my-perfect-drug-match-swipe-right-on-microbe-killers/

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2024-01-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-12 11:00 - 12:00
Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Who Should Join?
Executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Win Ca$h for Attending!
Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.
Register Today
Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with.
All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

Webinar – 1/24/24 – Telemedicine and Vaccine Clinics in California: What Shelters Need to Know About Legislative Updates for 2024 – Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
2024-01-24 10:00 - 11:30
REGISTER FOR THE EVENT NOW – CLICK HERE
January 24, 2024 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
We’ve got amazing news about access to care in animal shelters for 2024. Thanks to groundbreaking veterinary telemedicine and vaccine legislation, your California shelter can ring in the new year with fewer restrictions around who can provide essential care and how, freeing up your team to more easily meet medical needs in the shelter or community.
Discover how your shelter can:

Empower RVTs to take charge of vaccine clinics (even if your vet is elsewhere)
Provide increased access to wellness care for pets in your community
Use telemedicine to expand the veterinary care your shelter can provide, whether an animal is in foster or in the field, working with staff or contract veterinarians
Increase access to care for underserved pets and their people and decrease unnecessary intake
Use telemedicine to increase veterinary care for animals in the shelter

This must-see webinar will set the stage for everything you do this year. Register today and invite your field officers, veterinary staff and community partners, so you can turn the page to better care together!

Powered by partnership. This webinar is brought to you by the Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Learniverse at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, San Francisco SPCA’s Shelter PALS program, and CalAnimals. By sharing our diverse expertise and working together to find the intersections where California law impacts animal shelters, we’ve formulated holistic shelter practices that allow you to better leverage the law.

Want to invite others to this webinar?
Download, print, and share this flyer and post it at your shelter to invite other staff members!
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Webinar - 1/24/24 - Grief & Loss in Veterinary Medicine - BlackDVM Network
2024-01-24 16:00 - 17:00
Euthanasia is an experience, not a procedure or event. The experience of the loss of an animal companion, no matter how dignified, well-planned, and peaceful, initiates a physiological, cognitive, and emotional process which is unique to the individual. This program explores the experience of loss not only for the human “pet parent,” but also for the other animals who shared in the life of the deceased. Humans and animals have parallel emotional circuitry built into the limbic system of the brain. There is much about the emotional experience of loss that we have in common with our animal companions. Listeners will be challenged to imagine foreign perspectives and re-think the human-animal bond, anthropomorphism, and mortality itself.
This webinar will equip you with skills to:

Challenge assumptions about patients, clients, and the end of life
Become comfortable allowing animals to show their emotional needs
Engage better with clients, patients, and colleagues

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.blackdvmnetwork.com/event-details/grief-loss-in-veterinary-medicine

Webinar - 1/25/24 - In It for the Long Haul: Combatting Compassion Fatigue and Enhancing Resiliency for Animal Welfare Professionals - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2024-01-25 12:00 - 13:15
The animal protection field is both incredibly rewarding and challenging. This webinar will discuss the causes and symptoms of compassion fatigue and provide a suite of skills for building and maintaining a healthy and intentional culture of skillful communication, openness, and personal responsibility.
Topics to be covered:

A shared language and understanding of the causes and symptoms of compassion fatigue
Skills that can be used to build and maintain a healthy and intentional culture
Communication, openness, and personal responsibility related to compassion fatigue

This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings.
About the Presenter:
Hilary Anne Hager is the Vice President of Outreach, Engagement and Training for the Humane Society of the United States. She has spent the last twenty years in the animal protection field, working at two different animal shelters, volunteering in wildlife rehabilitation, and as a member of the board of directors for several organizations, including a chimpanzee sanctuary, a “friends-of” nonprofit group supporting a municipal shelter, and a state federation of animal welfare organizations. She teaches compassion fatigue workshops around the country to help provide members of the animal protection community the support and resources to maintain their own well-being while working in a challenging and emotionally-charged environment. Hilary holds a master’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership from Seattle University.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/in-it-for-the-long-haul-combatting-compassion-fatigue-and-enhancing-resiliency-for-animal-welfare-professionals/

Webinar - 1/25/24 - In Whose Best Interest? with Karen Deeds - FDSA (fee applies)
2024-01-25 18:00 - 19:00
This webinar will not outline any training or behavior modification. What it will do is present your options for dogs with serious behavior problems and give you a framework about how to make an educated decision regarding those options. Is management alone an appropriate option? Or is your problem too severe to chance management failure? Is the problem one that can be responsibly transferred to another owner and/or another environment successfully? The same variables to help determine what option is best for you, will also be critical in determining if training and behavior modification are a viable option as well as how successful that option may be. The agonizing decision to discuss behavioral euthanasia with your veterinarian can also be analyzed logically by using these same variables. This can be a difficult topic. But it is important to keep in mind, in whose best interest we decide.
Whether you are part of a rescue group, shelter staff, or volunteer, dedicated dog owner, professional trainer or behavior consultant, or a veterinarian working with a client, this webinar will help to make an appropriate decision regarding a dog in your care.
Join Karen Deeds as she takes you through over 20 variables about the dog, the environment, and the people involved to help you determine what option is best for a dog with serious behavior issues.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Online Conference – 1/27/24 to 1/28/24 – 2024 Online Cat Conference – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2024-01-27 07:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-28 07:00 - 14:00
It’s back! Get ready for Our 7th Online Cat Conference.
Each year, the worldwide Community Cats Podcast community joins together at this unique virtual event—no travel required! During three comprehensive days of cat-centric content, speakers from a wide variety of roles in animal welfare will give you their perspective on the industry and valuable information that will help you or your organization create a more humane world for community cats.
Early bird registration is just $50 (increases to $75 in December so don’t wait!) and includes access to the live event and recorded sessions after the event, as well as speaker slides, handouts, and more.
#ThanksToMaddie we have several scholarships available for folks helping cats in the United States. If you would like a scholarship please fill out this short form below. Scholarships are limited.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/online-cat-conference-jan-2024/

Online Certificate Program – Starts 1/29/24 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Animal Health and Clinic Operations – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
2024-01-29
Society’s relationship to pets continues to evolve. The majority of people consider their pets to be beloved family members and expect their local animal shelter to work diligently to save the lives of the dogs and cats that enter the facility. This program will provide the knowledge you need to assume a management or leadership role at an open-admission animal shelter. You’ll learn how to maximize a shelter’s lifesaving potential through program management, community engagement, and shelter operations while at the same time preparing yourself for an exciting career.
The five courses are:

Leadership covering strategic planning, analyzing operations, decision-making, managing people and processes to achieve results, organizational responsibilities, and working with a board of directors.
Shelter Operations covering adoptions, animal care and sheltering fundamentals, animal behavior and enrichment, and customer service.
Community Program Development covering volunteers, foster care, spay/neuter, pet retention, events, and community relations.
Animal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine, basic animal health considerations and care, euthanasia decisions, and clinic operations.
Marketing and Development covering development fundamentals, fundraising strategies, marketing fundamentals, adoption promotion, social media and websites, and media relations.

Each of these courses include 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.
You can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate.
Who will benefit from the program?

Professionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.
New shelter directors.
Shelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.
People working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.
Board members of animal shelters.

Credit for program/courses
Upon completion of all five courses, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific.
Each course earns:

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific
Association of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits

Schedule and Registration
Each of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is about seven months long, and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and the registration form can be found on the University of the Pacific website.
​WEBSITE LINK: https://uc.pacific.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=21282#courseSectionDetails_2946837

Webinar - 1/31/24 - The Vomiting Dog - VETGirl
2024-01-31 17:00 - 18:00
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl – Ceva Animal Health webinar, Dr. Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS reviews emesis and management of vomiting in dogs and cats. Tune in as he reviews differentials, recognition of dehydration and treatment!
Thanks to sponsorship from Ceva Animal Health, the recording of this webinar will be available to view free and On-Demand until December 31, 2024. (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Basic, ELITE Trial or ELITE member to register for the live event)
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to check out your options, including our new 14-day, no-commitment ELITE Trial.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/january-31-2024-the-vomiting-dog/

Hybrid Course - Sign-up deadline 2/1/24 - Behavior and Enrichment Academy & Resources (BEAR) - San Diego Humane Soicety
2024-02-01
Registration is now open for Behavior and Enrichment Academy & Resources (BEAR), an innovative new educational program created by Shelter Playgroup Alliance and San Diego Humane Society. Sign up today for the Spring 2024 cohort beginning Feb. 1!
At the end of this rigorous, multi-phase educational program, participants will be prepared to perform the key tasks of a shelter behavior professional. The BEAR program includes four distinct online phases and three corresponding in-person workshops at San Diego Humane Society in San Diego, California. Consisting of approximately 200 hours of learning, the entire curriculum can be completed in as little as two years!
The BEAR program is designed to prepare current shelter staff and volunteers to transition to behavior-focused roles, and private trainers to transition to a shelter environment. It can also benefit animal welfare professionals who want to incorporate behavior-related tasks into their existing roles, including veterinary staff who want to bring low stress and/or fear free handling into their practice.
Visit sdhumane.org/BEAR to learn more and register! The deadline to sign up for the Spring 2024 cohort is Feb. 1, 2024 at 5 p.m. PST.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.sdhumane.org/behavior-and-training/resources/bear-program.html

Online Event –2/3/24 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2024-02-03 11:00 - 13:30
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’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. Attendees will receive a certificate after taking a short quiz 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.
Session duration is 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-feb-2024/

Online Course - Starts 2/6/24 - Medical Aspects of Community Cat and Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release Programs - VIN (fee applies)
2024-02-06
Course Information:
In shelters across the country, dramatic increases in feline lifesaving have been accomplished through the implementation of community cat programs. Community cat programming consists of a combination of proactive, targeted trap-neuter-vaccinate-release (TNVR) and shelter-neuter-return (SNR) programming as a live outcome pathway for cats that enter the shelter system.
In this course, learn techniques to safely handle community cats in the high-quality, high-volume, spay/neuter clinic or private practice setting, preventive care protocols for TNVR/SNR cats, how to design a multi-modal anesthetic protocol appropriate for TNVR/SNR cats, surgical techniques for efficient sterilization, techniques for prevention and management of surgical complications, and management of common conditions found in free-roaming cats that enter the shelter or present for sterilization surgery (ectoparasites, traumatic injuries, upper respiratory tract disease).
Presenter: Erin Katribe, DVM, MS, ABVP (Shelter Medicine)
Course Open: February 6-23,2024
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesday, February 13, 2024; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 1.5
RACE Category: 1.5 hours Medical
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to

describe programs that shelters may implement to increase live outcomes for cats.
describe the components of a comprehensive community cat program.
discuss the impact of targeted TNR programming on feline populations.
describe preventive care protocols for community cats.
describe principles of managing feral/unsocialized cats in an HQHVSN setting.
discuss options for anesthetic protocols in TNR/SNR cats for sterilization.
discuss techniques for efficient sterilization surgery.
discuss techniques for prevention of surgical complications in high-risk cases and management of these complications when they occur.
describe techniques to safely handle unsocialized cats in the HQHVSN setting.
discuss strategies to prevent transmission of infectious disease in the HQHVSN setting.
describe options for treatment/management of these infectious diseases in TNR/SNR cats and compare/contrast with management of privately-owned pet cats:

Feline upper respiratory tract disease
Notoedres cati
Otodectes
Injuries associated with trauma (fractures, wounds, spinal trauma)

Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians, and veterinary technicians/technologists actively interested in Community Cat and Trap-Nueter-Vaccinate-Release programs.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/ce/MULT315-0224.htm

Online Event - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays - All Call - California for All Animals
2024-02-06 12:00 - 13:00
The All Call is a twice-monthly, California community call for animal well-being professionals that occurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community, programs that keep pets with their people, industry trends, research studies, as well as the hard stuff, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations, storytelling, open discussion, and Q&A time.
The All Call is hosted by California for All co-leaders Allison Cardona and Nadia Oseguera and is enriched by rotating facilitators. You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call.
At the February 6 All Call, dog behavior experts Shonyae Johnson, Maria DeLeon, and Kayla Wade will provide practical solutions for working with large dogs in shelters and share strategies for supporting fosters and adopters who have large dogs. They’ll also answer your most pressing dog behavior conundrums. Is your shelter struggling with jumpy/mouthy behaviors in big dogs? How can we equip staff and volunteers to pinpoint and address environmentally-motivated behaviors? How can we best support adopters with the resources we have?
Submit your questions now!
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call

Webinar - 2/7/24 - Your Case Study-Canine Aggression with Dr. C Calder and Dr. S Emmons - PPG (fee applies)
2024-02-07 12:00 - 13:00
Dr Calder and Dr Emmons will present a Canine Aggression Case Study in this webinar.
This is a case report of Opie who presented for generalized anxiety, aggression towards unfamiliar people, aggression towards familiar people, and aggression at the veterinary hospital. Medical conditions that contributed to his behavior and medication intervention along with training and behavior modification.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5584132

Webinar - 2/8/24 - Access to Care Includes Access to Dignity - Life of Riley
2024-02-08 11:00 - 12:00
Speakers from Companions and Animals for Reform & Equity (CARE) will present on the positive impact of Racial Equity Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) training on vets, shelters and people.

Dr. Azalia Boyd, Chief Veterinary Medical Officer, Urban CAC Program & Chairperson, CARE Veterinary Advisory Committee
Alina M. Luna, Ph.D., Dean, Circle of Learning & Leadership
Dr. Raye Taylor, Senior Veterinary Medical Officer, Rural Community Animal CARE
James Evans, Founder & CEO

WEBSITE LINK: https://lor.dog/webinars/

Webinar - 2/8/24 - Maddie's Insights: The Influence of Field Trip and Sleepover Programs on Shelter Dog Welfare - Maddie's Fund
2024-02-08 12:00 - 13:00
Animal shelters can be stressful for dogs, but human interaction, such as foster caregiving, can improve their experience. In this webcast, Dr. Gunter will discuss multiple studies she and her team have carried out as part of the Arizona State University/Virginia Tech Maddie’s Nationwide Fostering Study in which we studied the effects of field trip and sleepover programs on the welfare of dogs living in shelters. Their initial studies investigated the physiological impacts of these programs, and their published study examined how field trips and sleepovers influenced dogs’ likelihood of adoption and length of stay. They also explored factors related to the performance of these programs. Overall, their findings support the implementation of these programs. Learn how you can use short-term fostering programs to improve the welfare of dogs in your shelter as they await adoption.
Learning Objectives:

Describe potential stressors that make shelters stressful for dogs
Relate how human social interaction can improve the welfare of dogs in the shelter
Extrapolate the different activities dogs likely engage in during field trips and sleepovers
Discuss the research findings about field trips and sleepovers
Differentiate how field trips and sleepovers impact dogs’ proximate and distal welfare

This webinar has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association. It has also been submitted for approval for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval.
Register once for all Maddie’s Insights webcasts here: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts
After the webcast, continue the conversation on this thread in Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsFosterCareImpact
About the presenter:
Dr. Lisa Gunter, Assistant Professor of Animal Behavior and Welfare at Virginia Tech

Before beginning her graduate studies, Dr. Lisa Gunter worked for nearly a decade with dogs in animal shelters and with pet dogs and their owners. The goal of Lisa’s research is to better the lives of companion animals and their owners. To this aim, she has investigated the breed labeling of shelter dogs, their breed heritage, shelter housing and social interactions, temporary and long-term fostering, short-term outings, behavioral indicators of welfare, post adoption interventions focused on owner retention – and more recently, fostering during the pandemic and safety net programs to help keep people and their pets together. Under the mentorship of Clive Wynne, Lisa earned her Master’s in 2015, and her PhD in 2018 as a graduate student in the behavioral neuroscience and comparative psychology program at Arizona State University.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts

Online Event - 2/8/24 - American Black History Series: Fellas of Human and Animal Well-Being - CARE
2024-02-08 15:00 - 16:00
February is Black History Month and Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) is back with its 4th Annual American Black History Series.
CARE hosts this free series in order to raise awareness around the lack of Black veterinarians and to raise scholarship funds for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) veterinarian students. Only two percent of the veterinary field are African American.
All events are scheduled to take place on Thursdays at 3PM / 6PM ET in February unless otherwise noted.
February 8: Fellas of Human and Animal Well-Being
The animal well-being industry lacks representation of BIPOC people, especially Black men, despite the role of important figures from the past and present who help animals every day. Join host Sterling “Trap King” Davis as he speaks with panelists Daryl Fletcher from SOOFA Ranch and Donell Randolph from Oakland Animal Services. Register Now
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvdO-uqT4rG9VzlU5Js6Hq5RfA4hbP9SNx#/registration

Webinar - 2/13/24 - Better Futures for Animals – And With – Animals: The Canine Cellmates Model for Post-Conviction Animal Care Programs - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2024-02-13 10:00 - 11:15
Join Deputy District Attorney Jill Hollander and Animal Legal Defense Fund Managing Attorney David B. Rosengard for a discussion of programs that pair defendants (either via diversion or as part of a sentence) with high euthanasia-risk animals in need of socialization and behavioral support.
We will examine the penological goals these programs prioritize, they ways they safeguard animal interests, and their impact in the broader community. This presentation will additionally walk through Fulton County, Georgia’s Canine Cellmates program as a case study. The program prevents men who have been charged or convicted of crimes from experiencing the myriad traumatic life disruptions and setbacks incarceration causes because courts can offer participation in Canine Cellmates as a diversion program or incarceration alternative. Successful completion of Canine Cellmates also allows participants the ability to have charges dismissed or eligible convictions expunged.
For this reason, the program not only saves Fulton County financial resources associated with court and incarceration costs, but it also saves the county financial resources successful participants might otherwise need, had they not learned the foundational skills Canine Cellmates provides. Furthermore, the program’s human graduates experience family restoration, increased employability, and low recidivism rates. These graduates become model citizens for teaching compassion to other humans and animals, which promotes the vitality of a strong community within a One Health-oriented ecosystem.
This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/better-futures-for-animals-and-with-animals-the-canine-cellmates-model-for-post-conviction-animal-care-programs/

National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 2/13/24 – A Discussion of Infectious Disease in Shelters – UW Shelter Medicine Program
2024-02-13 12:30 - 13:30
Please join us for the next installment of National Shelter Medicine Rounds Tuesday, February 12.
The media attention around severe canine respiratory disease has started to dwindle, but disease in shelters remains a concern. Our program has consulted with several shelters in the previous six months experiencing cases of Strep zoo. The number of cases is unusual, but the contributing factors seem to be growing more common. We’d love to talk with you about some cases, conditions of dogs in shelters, and risk factors for infectious disease.
National Rounds is a platform for discussion of current topics relevant to shelter medicine for continued learning and collaboration. While primarily intended for shelter veterinarians, others interested in shelter medicine are welcome to join; we believe everyone will take something away from these calls!
We hope to have an open discussion, so come with questions and feel free to unmute to participate! Our hope is to create a space that feels safe for all participants; we ask you to follow these Accountable Space guidelines. The presentation portion of National Rounds will be recorded, but the discussion and Q & A sessions will not.
If you or someone you know would like to be added to the national rounds email list, please send your request to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.
Please use the following Zoom link to access National Rounds calls: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97442637396
Meeting ID: 974 4263 7396
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Zoom Meeting Link: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97442637396

Webinar - 2/14/24 - Living with Claws: Confidently Provide Guidance to Feline Owners - HSVMA
2024-02-14 17:00 - 18:00
This discussion will equip the veterinary team with information and tools to educate pet parents on alternatives to declawing. By ending the elective onychectomy procedure we are protecting the welfare of our feline patients, but we also must know how to help pet parents live in harmony with cats and their claws. With a plethora of information out there, this discussion will streamline what you need to know today to set your pet parents up for success tomorrow.
Learning Objectives:

Discuss the reason cats have claws and why they have a need to scratch
Provide training on how to select appropriate scratchers and where to put them in the home
Troubleshooting difficult cases (like curtain climbers!)
Summarize the five pillars of environmental enrichment to help improve the welfare of cats and discuss why lacking these in the home can lead to destructive and unwanted behaviors.

Presented by: Ashlie Saffire, DVM ABVP (feline)
WEBSITE LINK: https://hsvma.memberclicks.net/webinar-living-with-claws

Online Event - 2/15/24 - Maddie's Candid Conversation: Dianne Prado - Maddie's Fund
2024-02-15 12:00 - 13:00
In our Season 3 premiere on February 15, 2024 at 12pm PT, meet Dianne Prado, Founder and President of the Housing Equity & Advocacy Resource Team (HEART LA), a unique non-profit that was truly born from the heart. Dianne’s compelling story reveals the values, mind-set and skills she’s used to create meaningful and impactful work, despite near-insurmountable challenges – not least of which was discrimination in many forms. Maddie’s Fund® Executive Leadership Team member Mary Ippoliti-Smith hosts the discussion and Q+A.
Can’t attend live? Register anyway! The program will be recorded and made available on Maddie’s University for continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and the National Animal Care and Control Association.
Afterwards, continue the conversation with Dianne on Maddie’s Pet Forum:
https://maddies.fund/CandidConvoDiannePrado
About Guest Speaker:
Dianne Prado is the Founder and President of the Housing Equity & Advocacy Resource Team (HEART LA), a legal non-profit that helps ensure people and their pets remain housed. Dianne is an appointed public member of the CA Veterinary Medical Board, trainer and consultant for the Stay Housed Los Angeles (SHLA) Eviction Defense Program, and Lecturer in Law for UCLA Law School teaching Los Angeles Housing Law and Policy.
WEBSITE LINK: http://maddies.fund/CandidConvoDiannePradoRegister

Online Event – 2/15/24 – American Black History Series: Figures you should know about, and why you don’t – CARE
2024-02-15 15:00 - 16:00
Throughout history, we have seen and heard of the stories of powerful figures who, one way or another, influenced the society we live in today. In this segment, we will discuss significant historical figures you may not know about due to our historic and modern-day inequities. As we know, there is still much work to do, especially considering the Human and Animal Wellbeing space.
Speakers: Dr.Alina Luna and Johnny Jenkins
CARE is hosting our 3rd annual American Black History Month Series. This speaker series aims to raise $250,000 towards African American Veterinary Scholarships for students at Tuskegee’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
American Black History Month: Dark Shadows are Evidence of our Ascent.
CARE is telling the stories of suffrage and pain. While the dark shadows were meant to destroy black people, the fact that we can tell our own narratives, is evidence that we have risen.
You must register ahead of the event to receive your registration link. Please click on the link to sign up. While registration is FREE, we are asking everyone to contribute towards our Dr. Jodie G Blackwell Black Veterinary Scholarship fund. Donate Here.
WEBSITE LINK: https://careawo.org/american-black-history/

Online Event - 1st Tuesdays - All Call - California for All Animals
2024-02-16 12:00 - 13:00
The All Call is a twice-monthly, California community call for animal well-being professionals. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community, programs that keep pets with their people, industry trends, research studies, as well as the hard stuff, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations, storytelling, open discussion, and Q&A time.
The All Call is hosted by the California for All Animals team, Nadia Oseguera-Ramón, Ivy Ruiz, and Allison Cardona. You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. Find past call resources and recordings, including the recent Multicultural Engagement Community of Practice series, at the Cal for All Animals website.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call

Webinar - 2/17/24 - From the Backyard to the Front Page: Building a TNR Movement - Community Cats Podcast
2024-02-17 11:00 - 13:00
Are you passionate about making a paws-itive impact on your community’s free-roaming cat population? If so, don’t miss our upcoming webinar: “So many cats, so few trappers… and veterinarians… and holding space… and transporters.”
Hosted by the pioneers of the community Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program in New York City, this webinar is your gateway to learning how to mobilize your community effectively. Whether you live in a bustling urban area or a suburban paradise, we understand the challenges you face and have tailored this session to provide practical insights.
Don’t miss out on this invaluable opportunity to make a difference! Whether you’re a seasoned trapper or a cat enthusiast looking to contribute, this webinar is for you.
Anyone is welcome to join on Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET.
📌 Registration is now open! Secure your spot: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4813235730668081753
Let’s come together and create a brighter, safer future for our feline friends. Share the news with your fellow cat lovers, and let’s make this webinar a success!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/from-the-backyard-to-the-front-page-building-a-tnr-movement-presented-by-neighborhood-cats-feb-2024/

Webinar - 2/20/24 - Audience-Centric Marketing Strategies for Animal Welfare Organizations - Hearts Speak
2024-02-20 11:00 - 12:00
On 2/20 at 2:00pm ET, tune in to our FREE webinar with Giveffect for a session dedicated to elevating your marketing efforts through audience-centric strategies.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to effectively identify and segment your audience to create personalized communications that connect with your community. We’ll show you how to refine your core messages to align with your audiences for greater impact. Expect to gain insights into essential tools and practical steps to successfully implement your audience-engaged marketing plan.
Don’t miss this chance to transform your outreach and engagement!
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8817062941861/WN_cUGCewLsQSCrLZnki-SCIg#/
