Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 1/27/25 - Pregnant Queens and Bottle Baby Basics - National Kitten Coalition
2025-01-27 16:00 - 17:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Join us for an exclusive double-feature webinar that covers the basics from two of our most popular sessions: “Caring for Pregnant Queens” and “Caring for Bottle Babies.” As kitten season approaches, you may already be encountering pregnant queens in your community and will soon be seeing bottle baby kittens. In this webinar, you’ll learn the essentials of caring for a pregnant queen and preparing for bottle babies—whether with or without their mom. Get equipped with the knowledge and skills you need to navigate the start of kitten season successfully.
Presenters: Susan Spaulding & Rosemarie Crawford, LVT
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6017358387491/WN_0LQlsYcxQkmYxWs3PepSoQ

Online Event - Fourth Thursdays - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection - Maddie's Fund
2025-01-28 12:00 - 13:00
Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior – supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group, such as behavior medications, modifying animal behavior, assessing and improving animal welfare, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats.
Who should join: Animal welfare staff and volunteers who are interested in dog and cat behavior, and everyone who works to keep pets out of shelters and in homes.
You only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting.
All recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum – https://maddies.fund/monthlybehaviorconnectionMPF
Maddie’s Fund does not share registration information.
The opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration

Online Event - 1/29/25 - Insights on the Consequences of America's Affordable Housing Crisis on People, Pets, and Animal Shelters - IHAC
2025-01-29 10:00 - 11:30
Please join the Institute for Human-Animal Connection, in-person or virtually, for our winter quarter Research Seminar! This event will not be recorded.
Presented by Lauren Loney, JD and IHAC Researcher, with insights from Denver City Councilmember Chris Hinds, Denver City Council District 10. Councilmember Hinds will discuss his District 10 2025 Pilot Pet Deposit Assistance Program and his passion for keeping people and pets together in their homes.
Recent research has shown that housing insecurity for tenants has dramatically increased in the last several years as rents have skyrocketed and eviction rates have climbed higher than even pre-pandemic levels. Housing insecurity directly impacts peoples’ ability to acquire and keep pets. There is a small, but growing body of research to better understand the impact of rental housing conditions on pets, pet owners, and animal shelters in the U.S. and how this issue relates to broader affordable housing and tenants’ rights social justice advocacy.
This presentation will share a brief history of how we arrived at today’s housing crisis, the local, state, and federal policy changes supported by our research, and provide the audience with an exciting peek at upcoming research in collaboration with the City of Denver to implement and assess a pilot pet deposit assistance program. Join us to learn about trends in pet relinquishment due to housing issues, policy solutions, and programmatic tools that may be most useful to mitigate the flow of beloved pets into animal shelters.
WEBSITE LINK: https://crimsonconnect.du.edu/IHAC/rsvp_boot?id=2267099

Online Event – 2/1/25 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2025-02-01 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 of attendance 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.
This course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/5162202024417496160

Online Course - Application deadline 2/3/25 - Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Spring 2025 Session - UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse
2025-02-03
Are you ready to take your career in animal sheltering to the next level? The Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program empowers frontline animal shelter workers to provide exceptional care, grounded in best practices, with a focus on improving outcomes for animals and communities.
Through engaging online courses, you’ll gain expertise in:

Best practices to reduce animal stress.
Foundational animal care and medical care to enhance your skills.
Behavior, training, and enrichment for healthier, happier animals.
Population management to optimize shelter resources.
Daily care best practices that streamline your workflow and maximize impact.

Whether you’re new to shelter work or a seasoned professional, this program equips you with the tools, knowledge, and recognition to make a greater difference.
Why Become Certified?

Advance your career with professional credentials.
Learn practical, actionable skills to improve daily operations.
Gain confidence in providing high-quality care for every animal.

Applications are being accepted for the Spring 2025 session starting 3/3/25! Start learning today and become part of the growing movement to transform animal sheltering.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/3/25.
Certification is currently free, #ThanksToMaddie!
This program is most relevant for individuals working in public shelters or private shelters with municipal contracts. Enrollment is limited; applicants from these shelter types will be prioritized for this session.
WEBSITE LINK: https://tinyurl.com/SCS-General

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2025-02-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-24 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. If you registered prior to May 2024 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
https://maddies.fund/CommunityConvoRegistration2024
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://maddies.fund/CommunityConvo2024Registration

Online Event - 2/4/25 - All Call: Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Still Matters - California for All Animals
2025-02-04 12:00 - 13:00
In animal welfare, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are not just ideals—they are essential components of impactful and sustainable change. However, enacting change is not always easy. This presentation will explore three strategies to address diversity, equity, and inclusion in the animal welfare profession.
Attendees will gain practical insights into the challenges of creating psychologically safe work environments and strategies to foster equity and inclusion. Join us to discover how prioritizing DEI can strengthen our collective mission to improve the lives of animals and the communities that care for them.
About the presenter
Jasmin Robinson is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives with The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and MSM Global Consulting.
Jasmin is a consultant, educator, and people strategist with more than 14 years of professional experience. She has contributed her thought leadership across industries, including education, nonprofit organizations, government, and corporations. Jasmin is committed to empowering professionals who are aware of the inequities in society and strive to be better leaders in their communities and organizations.
Jasmin is completing a Ph.D. in Educational Administration. Her research interests include Black women’s experiences in historically white spaces, anti-Blackness, and cultural competence. In her spare time, Jasmin enjoys cooking, walking, thrifting, and reading.
About the All Call
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 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.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call

Online Event - 2/6/25 - Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection: Protecting Pups - A Shelter Vet’s Guide to Common Infectious Disease - Maddie's Fund
2025-02-06 12:00 - 13:00
​​This presentation equips foster caregivers and adopters with essential knowledge about common infectious diseases in dogs, with a focus on practical tips for prevention and management. Covering topics like parasites, distemper, parvo, leptospirosis, canine infectious respiratory disease complex, rabies, heartworm, and tick-borne diseases, attendees will learn what each disease is, how it spreads, and whether it poses a risk to humans. We’ll discuss key signs to watch for, the severity and prognosis of each disease, and steps to prevent infection in pets and their human families.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Rachael Wooten, Medical Director, One Tail at a Time

Dr. Rachael Wooten, a passionate shelter medicine veterinarian with seven years of experience, proudly represents her Black and Puerto Rican heritage. She earned her DVM from Tuskegee University (2017) and after graduation she completed a shelter medicine specialty internship at the University of Illinois CVM. Currently serves as the Medical Director at One Tail at a Time Animal Rescue in Chicago, and has recently completed a Shelter Medicine Fellowship through UW-Madison and UC-Davis.
Dr. Wooten actively advocates for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the veterinary community. Her commitment to fostering an inclusive environment is underscored by her completion of the CARE REDI certificate and serving on multiple DEI boards, further enriching her ability to make a meaningful impact in the field of animal welfare.
About Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection:
Join us on the first Thursday of every month to discuss successful foster innovations and programs, collaborate with others in the field, answer questions and talk through complex foster-related issues.
Who should join: Foster managers, coordinators, volunteers and any staff who are interested in learning about what’s working in foster programs.
You only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting.
All recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://maddies.fund/monthlyfosterconnectionMPF
Maddie’s Fund does not share registration information.
The opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration

Webinar - 2/6/25 - From Data to Dollars: Making Your Municipal Shelter’s Case for Funding - Best Friends
2025-02-06 14:00 - 15:00
In the high-stakes world of government animal shelters, every decision counts—especially when it comes to funding. Shelter leaders know a budget cut can be the difference between life and death for the animals in their care. In this webinar, we’ll help you navigate these challenges with the tools and knowledge to make a data-driven case for your funding. Using data from shelter management software, Census reports, Shelter Pet Data Alliance, and more, you can present a compelling, fact-based argument for keeping or even increasing the budget you need to continue your lifesaving work.
Our expert panel includes three experienced leaders who have navigated the challenges of government shelter management: Whitney Bollinger, Director of Strategy and Network Operations, Best Friends Animal Society; Kelsey Knight, Manager, Washington Parish Animal Shelter; and Scott Trebatoski, Director, Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center.
Gain practical insights on how to leverage data to secure your budget. Register now and join live on Thursday, February 6, at 5pm ET.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/6017344450526/WN_KfRPE0y5SYiijul_aFpweg#/registration

Webinar - 2/6/25 - Puppy Socialization or Infectious Disease Prevention: Can’t We Have Both? - Fear Free
2025-02-06 17:00 - 18:00
Puppies are like sponges, learning how to navigate the world. Unfortunately, as they transition from maternal to vaccine-acquired immunity, they can also “soak up” life-threatening infectious diseases. Knowing that socialization during the first 12 weeks is key to reducing future behavior concerns, veterinary and shelter professionals must understand how to balance vaccination and socialization to promote physical and behavioral health.
Join Dr. Meghan Herron, DVM, DACVB, FFCP-V, and Dr. Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, PhD, DACVPM, on Thursday, February 6, at 8 p.m. ET, for a review of key concepts and practical step-by-step recommendations for safe and effective puppy socialization.
During this webinar, we will learn:

The key elements of promoting puppy socialization
The greatest infectious disease risks for young and adolescent dogs
Individual and group-level methods to effectively reduce disease risk
Practical steps to balance socialization and infectious disease risk in young and adolescent dogs

This webinar will be recorded and is RACE-approved for 1 CE Hour.
WEBSITE LINK: https://fearfreellc.webinargeek.com/puppy-socialization-or-infectious-disease-prevention-can-t-we-have-both

Online Course – Starts 2/10/25 – Creating Desirable Behavior Around Distractions – IAABC (fee applies)
2025-02-10
Full Students have instructor support in the class Forum to ask any questions you have during the course.
Auditors have access to course material only.
Michele demonstrates and explains how to train reliable behaviors around surprises, temptations, and all those daily events that present challenges for dogs. Trainers working with companion and sports dogs, as well as guide dogs, will benefit from this!
This course will help you:

Identify what environmental cues trigger undesirable behaviors in each individual dog
Create an effective training plan, teaching the dog to choose desirable behavior without human prompting in mild, and even highly distracting situations
Successfully manage challenging situations for both dog and handler

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/creating-desirable-behavior-around-distractions/

Webinar - 2/11/25 - When Cursing Isn’t Enough: Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Stress for Animal Welfare Professionals - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2025-02-11 10:00 - 11:15
The emotional train ride affects animal care, animal control, animal welfare workers, and volunteers whether you’re in the field or in the shelter. And sometimes, cursing just isn’t enough.
This webinar takes a direct look at the emotional and complex aspects of emotional fatigue and stress for animal care, control, and welfare workers and volunteers. It explores how the emotional impact directly affects us as well as how we can turn it into job satisfaction, thereby improving the lives of animals as well as ourselves. Learn how the joys and pains of the job often parallel each other. We’ll also talk about simple ways to handle all of this stress, even if it includes a curse word or two.
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.
Presenter: Rob Leinberger
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/when-cursing-isnt-enough-understanding-compassion-fatigue-and-stress-for-animal-welfare-professionals/

Webinar - 2/11/25 - How Much Do You Know About Bird Flu? - Maddie's Fund
2025-02-11 12:00 - 13:00
No doubt you have seen recent news about cats infected by H5N1 avian influenza virus. Barn cats in dairies have died from drinking virus-containing raw milk from infected cows. Indoor household cats have acquired infection from eating commercial raw poultry diets laced with the avian virus. In December 2024, 20 big cats died of H5N1 infection at a sanctuary.
How much do you know about bird flu? Can this virus spread from cat-to-cat? Can cats spread infection to people? What is the risk for infected cats entering shelters, TNR clinics, and community clinics?
During this webcast, Drs. Cynda Crawford and Julie Levy will talk about risk factors for H5N1 avian influenza infection of cats in outdoor and indoor settings; risk mitigation measures for shelters, TNR clinics, and community clinics; and what to do if you suspect a cat might be infected.
Bring your questions or ask them ahead of time of this Maddie’s Pet Forum discussion thread: https://maddies.fund/ForumBirdFlu021125
Register for the webcast: https://maddies.fund/BirdFluWebcastRegistration021125
This webinar will be recorded. It 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.

Online Event - Monthly - Journey You Own Meditation Gathering - JYO
2025-02-12 17:00 - 17:45
Create a shared, supportive space to explore grounding practices.
The guided meditations happen every month and typically run 30-45 minutes. All are welcome to these very low-key sessions, with videos on or off, whatever feels most comfortable to you. No speaking is necessary unless you’d like to share at the end of the session.
Attendees register once and can attend any of the monthly meditation dates. Don’t forget to add the dates to your calendar to ensure you don’t miss out on any sessions.

About the Host
Jyothi Robertson is a student of meditation practice for 40+ years and trauma-sensitive grounding practices formally for the past three years. She was raised by parents who practice meditation and lead spiritual teachings for members of their Indian community. She began pursuing her own formal exploration of spirituality as an anthropology major at Princeton University and conducted fieldwork for her thesis while living at an ashram (spiritual center) in India in 1996. As a veterinarian, she is interested in highlighting the spiritual connection between all living beings.
Jyothi has completed certifications in trauma-sensitive mindfulness, advanced trauma-sensitive meditation, deep listening, DEI, and since 2019, has been receiving training in Buddhist meditation practices and philosophy. As a student learning meditation, she is interested in exploring these practices with others in community.
WEBSITE LINK: https://jyo.world/meditation-gathering/

Webinar - 2/13/25 - Tox Trends: Emerging Toxins and Updates in Small Animal Clinical Toxicology - ASPCAPro
2025-02-13 07:00 - 08:00
In this one-hour session, learn how to identify and treat the toxic syndromes currently on the rise in companion animals. This portion of the lecture will include discussion on psychedelic mushrooms, delta-8 THC, oclacitinib, illicit xylazine, and SGLT inhibitors. In the second half of the hour will feature recent updates in clinical toxicology. We will cover extracorporeal elimination, grape and raisin exposures, induction of emesis with ropinirole, and fluid diuresis.
Takeaways

Identify and manage small animal toxicoses on the rise in veterinary medicine.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using human over-the-counter urine drug screens.
Discuss current management of Vitis sp. (grape and raisin) exposures in dogs.

Suited For
This session is suited for small animal veterinarians and veterinary technicians, but all are welcome.
Presenter: Renee Tourdot, DVM, Senior Toxicologist and Team Leader, ASPCA
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/tox-trends-emerging-toxins-and-updates-small-animal-clinical-toxicology

Webinar - 2/13/25 - From Intake to Impact: Creating Efficient & Successful Pathways to Placement - HASS
2025-02-13 11:00 - 12:00
Across the country, animal shelters continue to face many challenges in turning animal intake into successful placements. With a united goal of supporting both people and pets in need, Spencer Conovor, Director of HASS pilot shelter Pasco County Animal Services, will speak in this webinar about how to develop a productive pathway to increasing placements and improving intake.
As a reminder, HASS now offers the opportunity to attend the live event and join optional office hours with the keynote speaker at a later date. Rather than a presentation, this forum is an open discussion specifically for attendees to ask questions regarding the webinar topic. Those who register for the live event will also receive office hour registration information following.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7017380094930/WN_0BSthbn0QoSYpM85mKSBFw#/registration

Webinar - 2/13/25 - Maddie's Insights: Can Trauma-Informed Care Support Behavior Modification Efforts for Dogs? - Maddie's Fund
2025-02-13 12:00 - 13:00
This talk will explore the aspects of Trauma-Informed Care for humans which might be applied in dogs, focusing on the assessment of shelter dogs or those presented for problematic behaviors, and the potential for protecting puppies from adverse early experiences.
Have questions or comments about this topic? Engage with our guest speaker on this Maddie’s Pet Forum discussion thread: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcast02132025
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording after the webcast.
Register now: http://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister
5 key learning outcomes:
1. Summarizing trauma informed care- what it is and where the concept came from
2. Considering adverse early experience and the impact of this for dogs
3. Assessment of animals impacted by adverse early experience
4. Treatment and rehabilitation of animals impacted by adverse early experience
5. The future of TIC in promoting positive welfare for dogs
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 approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval.
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Claire Corridan, BVMSPhD, MRCVS, Great Expectations Veterinary Consultancy
Dr. Corridan is a veterinary surgeon with a Doctorate in animal behavior and welfare. Claire has had a varied career combining first opinion and veterinary behavior referral practice with research and teaching in animal behavior, welfare and ethics, focusing on the human: dog bond, behavioral prophylaxis and promoting animal welfare for both companion and farmed animal species.
WEBSITE LINK: http://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister

Webinar - 2/15/25 - From the Backyard to the Front Page: Building a TNR Movement - Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2025-02-15 11:00 - 13:00
So many cats, so few trappers… and veterinarians… and holding space… and transporters. If you live in a well populated urban or suburban area and you’re trying to use TNR to address your city or town’s entire free-roaming cat population, you’re going to need a lot of help! How do you mobilize the public to trap the cats in their own backyards and get hands-on involved, attract volunteers and gain community support?
Learn from the folks who started the community TNR program in New York City and helped other municipalities organize their programs as well. We’ll go over training the public, providing support services, tracking success, gaining publicity and more.
Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and real-life video footage from actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and access to a dedicated Facebook group for ongoing networking with fellow TNR advocates.
This session is led by Susan Richmond, Executive Director, and Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director, and lasts 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session. Registration is just $10.00.
This course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7923043849557765726

Online Event - 1st Tuesdays - All Call - California for All Animals
2025-02-16 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 - 2/17/25 - Classroom to Clinic: Neonatal and Early Kittenhood Emergencies - The National Kitten Coalition
2025-02-17 16:30 - 17:30
Are you a veterinary student or faculty member with a passion for feline health and welfare? Join the National Kitten Coalition this February for our RACE® CE-Approved Neonatal and Early Kittenhood Emergencies webinar tailored especially for you!
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/classroom-to-clinic-neonatal-and-early-kittenhood-emergencies/

Webinar Series - 2/18/25 - Doors Wide Open: Pethelpfinder.org: Access to Financially Friendly Pet Services and What the Site Means for You - Open Door Veterinary Collective
2025-02-18 12:00 - 12:30
Topic: Pethelpfinder.org: Access to Financially Friendly Pet Services and What the Site Means for You
Pethelpfinder.org was launched after targeted research to expand access to veterinary care and pet care resources. Hear about the research, why this database uses the term “financially friendly” care and how it is expanding the connection and conversation on accessible pet care among non-profit animal welfare agencies, social service agencies, private practice veterinarians and leaders in the field.
We’ll share site features, benefits to pet families and benefits for listed service providers and social service agencies. We’re adding more benefits every day! We’ll also share some site statistics, insights on exciting plans for future development and cover how the site can help you during man-made or natural disasters.
Guest Speaker: Heather Cammisa, Program Manager at pethelpfinder.org and Chief Enterprise Officer at Open Door Veterinary Collective
Register here: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1QXhCo6QRRSKBYInJ_Ki0Q#/
Join Open Door Veterinary Collective for lively conversations as we explore innovative and practical solutions that organizations are using to address barriers to accessing pet care and resources in their communities.
We’ll cover various topics and share successful strategies through short 30-minute presentations, panel discussions, video snippets and Q&A sessions.
Topics and featured programs include:
• Pet Inclusive Transportation Options
• Access to Financially Friendly Pet Services
• Engaging with Human and Social Service Providers to Increase Access to Care
• Successful Program Profiles: Neighborhood Pets and their Community-Centered Well-Being for People and Pets
• How to Multiply Existing Donor Dollars for Veterinary Care in Your Community and more!
Who should attend? Everyone is welcome! This series is perfect for those interested or involved in access to veterinary care. Each session will be recorded and viewable on-demand within a few days after the event.
Come make friends and learn to make access to care more achievable for all involved! #ThanksToMaddie
Learn more: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/opendoorwebcasts

Online Event - 2/18/25 - All Call: Understanding Your Community Part 1 - California for All Animals
2025-02-18 12:00 - 13:00
Now, more than ever, it’s crucial to engage all members of our communities. Starting February 18, Partnering for Pets: A Multicultural Community of Practice, is coming to the All Call to strengthen our capacity to do just that.
Are you passionate about increasing adoptions, foster, return to home, and keeping more pets and people together? Do you want to learn and share practical strategies for building relationships with diverse communities? This community is for you!
February 18 Topic: Understanding Your Community Part 1, a discussion with the Cal for All team and Patitas y Palabras. Register to join us.
Through June 3, the All Call will provide a space for learning, sharing, and networking with colleagues dedicated to building stronger connections with all segments of their communities. You’ll hear how California shelters are advancing culturally-responsive programming and building bridges to decrease length of stay and increase positive outcomes for animals, as well as the shelter staff and community members who care for them.
About the All Call
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 team members Allison Cardona, Nadia Oseguera-Ramóna, and Ivy Ruiz, 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.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call

Webinar - 2/19/25 - Clear the Air: Assessing and Improving Indoor Air Quality in Animal Shelters - UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
2025-02-19 10:00 - 11:00
Are you struggling with offensive odors, excess humidity, or persistent respiratory disease problems in your animal shelter?
We can’t see the air around us, but we know it’s an important factor in the health and well-being of animals and people. How can you measure ventilation? What is a MERV rating? Is that air purifier in the cat ward helping? Join us for answers to your biggest questions, plus practical recommendations on currently available tools to improve air quality—including some promising new technology.
Join us Wednesday, February 19, from 10-11am Pacific for “Clear the Air: Practical methods for assessing and improving indoor air quality in animal shelters.“ By the end of this webinar, you’ll be able to:

Assess your shelter’s air quality and its relationship to animal health
Identify immediate, low- or no-cost steps you can take to improve air quality
Evaluate air purifier options

Ready for a breath of fresh air? Learn how to create healthier breathing environments in your facility today, clearing the way to better outcomes for sheltered animals and the people who care for them. Have questions now? Ask them when you register for the webinar and we’ll make sure you get answers!
Brought to you by the facilities team at the UCD Koret Shelter Medicine Program: Drs. Becky Stuntebeck and Denae Wagner.
Register and ask your questions now: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k6Qbq6JnQJuIb86JjrG7oQ#/registration

Webinar - 2/19/25 - Improving Access to Care: Financial Triage in Veterinary Medicine - HSVMA
2025-02-19 17:00 - 18:30
One of the most common and distressing barriers to veterinary care for both clients and veterinary teams is finances. When confronted with client financial constraints many practices are forced to provide care at no charge, heavily discount their services or even turn pets away. There is a better way! Join this webinar to learn about practical tools and sustainable solution-oriented financial resources that can be easily implemented by veterinary teams. Help clients say “yes” to your recommended treatment plans and free yourself to work on what matters most: your patient. Register now!
Learning objectives

Attendees will know how to harness financial assistance to benefit their clients and patients, without sacrificing production or clinic revenue.
Attendees will appreciate the unique contributions that each team member can make in navigating financial challenges with a client.
Attendees will come away with a library of resources for veterinary financial assistance.

Presenters
Dr. Margo Hennet is the Director of Veterinary Programs at the Open Door Veterinary Collective. She earned her veterinary degree at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO and then completed a postdoctoral Internal Medicine internship in Boulder, CO. She has professional experience in research, clinical practice, and the pet care industry. As a clinical veterinarian she has practiced in specialty hospitals, general practice, emergency, and rural mobile settings.
Aimee St. Arnaud is the founder of Open Door Veterinary Collective and a business partner in two full-service veterinary clinics that focus on removing barriers to care and increasing access to veterinary services while still maintaining a net positive revenue. She created Open Door Veterinary Collective, a non-profit that mentors practices that want to replicate this business model as a way to help more pet families get care while reducing moral stress for veterinary teams.
This webinar is FREE for all attendees. 1.5 hours of RACE CE credits for HSVMA members only.
Not yet a member? Join HSVMA today!
WEBSITE LINK: https://hsvma.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__JVIbh3XQYCCs8X_ACTbVg#/registration

Webinar - 2/23/25 - Behavioural Medicine in Shelter Cats for Primary Care Veterinarians and RVTs - AnimalKind
2025-02-23 09:00 - 12:30
Speakers
Claudia Richter, DVM, DACVB
Emilia Gordon, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice)
Description
Join Dr. Richter and Dr. Gordon on February 23, 2025, for a two-session webinar covering the diagnosis, treatment, and management of shelter cat behaviour conditions.
Topics include:

Common behavioural challenges and diagnoses in shelter cats
Differentiating behavioural diagnoses from medical conditions
Identify fear, anxiety and stress in shelter cats
Making treatment plans including the use of medication and behaviour modification
Make a behavioural treatment plan for cats moving from the shelter into a family
Behavioural reasons for shelter surrender in B.C.
Decision-making frameworks for intake, management, treatment and outcomes of behaviour cases
How multi-disciplinary teams (primary care veterinary teams, shelter staff and volunteers) can support and optimize welfare and outcomes for animals with behaviour diagnoses
Behaviour support of cats in stray and protective custody holds

Schedule
9:00-9:15
Welcome!
9:15-10:45
Session 1: Common behavioural diagnoses, interaction with medical conditions and treatment options
CE credits: 1.25*
10:45-11:00
Break
11:00-12:30
Session 2: Shelter “pathway planning” for animals with behaviour diagnoses
CE credits: 1.25*
*Approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 2.5 CE Credits [# 20-1263851]
Please note this webinar will be recorded, however, CE credits will only be awarded if attendance is live.
WEBSITE LINK: https://animalkind.ca/vet-webinar-2025/

Event - 2/25/25 - American Black History: Extraction to Extraordinary Concert - CARE (donation applies)
2025-02-25 16:00 - 18:00
A Black History Concert
Extraction to Extraordinary: A Taken People, and Their Adopted Music
Sponsored by CARE and WYPR
Performers include Kenyatta Hardison, Sunny Cowell, Brooks Long, DDm, Lafayette Gilchrist, Kamonté Johnson & Justin Taylor
These performances will pay homage to the power of the African American experience, both the struggle and ascendance; mirrored by music that sustained and healed a people, and inspired the world. Music performances will begin with Working Songs and move to today, fusions steeped in R&B, Hip Hop and Rock-n-Roll.
Proceeds of Extraction to Extraordinary Musical Event will raise scholarship funds for CARE’s Dr. Jodie G. Blackwell Veterinary Scholarship Fund which benefits African American students. With only 2% of U.S. Veterinarians being African American, CARE, along with your generosity, intends to raise that percentage by helping students offset the incredibly high cost of veterinary school. Last year, more than $80,000 was raised to support our future veterinarians and hope to continue to provide these invaluable funds.
Streaming and in-person tickets available. Seating is first come first serve!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.instantseats.com/?fuseaction=home.artist&VenueID=514&artistid=37665

Webinar - 2/27/25 - Contending with the Polycrisis in the Anthropocene: Climate Change and Human Health - UT OHI
2025-02-27 09:00 - 10:00
A virtual seminar with Daniel Mason-D’Croz
Daniel Mason-D’Croz is a senior research associate in the Department of Global Development at Cornell University. His research focuses on food system transformation broadly, having work on a range of topics in this space such as, assessing climate adaptation and mitigation challenges, estimating potential impacts of current and future diets on public and planetary health, exploring the role of technology and innovation to contribute to alternative food systems, and identifying potential vulnerabilities in current and future food systems.
This seminar is presented by the University of Tennessee One Health Initiative (UT OHI). Each month, OHI hosts speakers from across UT, the nation, and world to discuss their work, how they tackle current global challenges, and how solutions can be achieved by viewing these problems through a One Health lens. Seminars are held via Zoom on the last Thursday of the month, January – October, from 12-1pm Eastern Time.
WEBSITE LINK: https://tennessee.zoom.us/meeting/register/1wIfkJPNRyWmoGJQ_pOxgg#/registration

Webinar - 2/27/25 - Peer Support in Animal Welfare - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2025-02-27 10:00 - 11:15
In the dynamic realm of animal welfare, the significance of peer support cannot be emphasized enough. Join us in this webinar as we explore the concept of peer support and its applications in the fast-paced settings of animal sheltering and animal control. We will address how peer support can enhance other mental health initiatives within your organization and the crucial aspect of proper implementation.
Unlike first responders, the animal welfare sector lags in mental health resource accessibility and addressing the urgent mental health challenges faced by our professionals. Attendees will receive tools to assist them in joining or establishing a peer support team. By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Define peer support.
Recognize when it is required.
Identify and understand what constitutes a “Critical Incident” in the Animal Welfare Profession.

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/peer-support-in-animal-welfare/
