Online Event - 7/30/20 - Ken Ramirez and Laura Monaco Torelli - Cooperative Care Training - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
LIVE FROM THE RANCH
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, July 30 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Laura Monaco Torelli for a return engagement to dive deeper into ways to prepare pets for success at the vet, behaviors to start training at home, and other ways to work cooperative care into your every day.

KEN RAMIREZ

Ken is the EVP and Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Training, co-leading the company with Aaron Clayton. Ken oversees the vision for, and development of, training education programs. You will usually find Ken teaching at a ClickerExpo conference, leading a course at the Karen Pryor National Training Center (The Ranch), or teaching one of the Karen Pryor Academy courses.
A 40+ year veteran of animal care and training, Ken is a biologist and behaviorist who has supervised the development care and training of more than 40,000 species. He has worked with organizations across the globe to improve animal training, program effectiveness, and animal health and welfare. Ken’s diverse body of contributions includes designing and implementing conservation projects for elephant protection and spearheading projects to train everything from komodo dragons to butterflies. Ken’s extensive canine work includes working with trainers, organizations, and federal and state agencies on training procedures for topics including aggression, search-and-rescue, and scent detection.
Ken has written/edited two successful books, taught at a major university, hosted two successful seasons of the television series Talk to the Animals, and was EVP of animal care and training at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. When he’s not doing cool stuff with animals and people, you might find Ken at a NY theater or at any movie screening.

LAURA MONACO TORELLI

Laura Monaco Torelli is the founder of Animal Behavior Training Concepts in Chicago, Illinois. She began her career in 1991 at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, where she trained beluga whales, dolphins, sea otters, seals, river otters, and penguins. After nearly a decade at the Shedd, she moved on to the San Diego Zoo and then Brookfield Zoo as a lead supervisory trainer. During her time in the zoo community, Laura worked with a wide variety of terrestrial animals, including primates, large cats, birds of prey, horses, parrots, tree kangaroos, giraffes, red pandas, and dogs.
Laura serves as a member of the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior (KPA) Faculty, and as a Teaching Assistant for Dr. Susan G. Friedman’s Living & Learning with Animals online course. She offers private training at West Loop Veterinary Care, located in downtown Chicago. Laura has presented at numerous professional conferences and taught seminars across the United States, Italy, Sweden, UK, Singapore, Japan, and the Caribbean. She was an invited speaker for the American Veterinary Medical Association Convention, Midwest Veterinary Conference, and Penn Vet Working Dog Conference. She has appeared on various broadcast media, including WGN and NBC 5 news, WGN Radio, and WCIU’s You & Me This Morning. She also contributed her training videos for the Fear Free Professional Trainer Certification program, and the Karen Pryor Academy Better Vet Visits online course.
Learn more about Laura on her website, on Facebook, on Twitter, on LinkedIn or on Instagram.

WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Webinar - 7/30/20 - Working and Managing Inter-Agency Relationships: Investigating & Prosecuting Animal Abuse Cases - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2020-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Successful animal cruelty investigations and prosecutions require strong relationships between many agencies and entities. The police, animal services, animal rescue groups, veterinarians, prosecutors, and more have a part to play in bringing these cases to the finish line. In this webinar, Oregon’s special prosecutor for animal cruelty cases Jake Kamins will discuss his experiences, good and bad, in coordinating multiple agencies through taking these often-complex cases to trial and bringing these defendants to justice.

You will learn:

How to coordinate investigations and search warrants with multiple agencies involved.
Best practices for ensuring all discovery is collected and turned over when multiple agencies are working on a case.
How to ensure agencies will continue to work together harmoniously on animal cruelty cases.

The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. We believe only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA’s purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership.

The 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.

Presenters:

Since 2013, Jake Kamins has served as Animal Cruelty Deputy District Attorney (AC-DDA) in the State of Oregon, where he represents the State in criminal animal cruelty cases. To date, Jake has been sworn as a Deputy District Attorney in 21 of Oregon’s 36 counties, prosecuting over 150 individual cases of animal abuse and neglect.
As AC-DDA, Jake trains and consults with law enforcement, veterinarians, animal rescue workers, and attorneys on animal cruelty issues. He also communicates regularly with the media as a subject matter expert and has been involved in legislative drafting and testimony.
Jake worked as a Deputy DA at the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office from 2009-2013. He received his B.A. in 2004 from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, and his J.D. in 2009 from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. At Lewis & Clark, Jake was an Associate Editor of the Lewis & Clark Law Review and clerked at the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office. While at Multnomah County, Jake developed a passion for working on animal cruelty cases. In 2012, he was named one of the nation’s Top 10 Animal Defenders by the Animal Legal Defense Fund.
Jake lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife, his two children, and Sophie and Scarf, the family cats.
WEBSITE LINK: https://justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/working-and-managing-inter-agency-relationships-investigating-prosecuting-animal-abuse-cases/

Webinar - 7/30/20 - Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Behavioral Support for Fosters- ASPCAPro
2020-07-30 12:00 - 13:00
With the increase in fostering during COVID-19 shut-downs, you may be looking for resources to help your agency better support your foster volunteers. Join the ASPCA Learning Lab and colleagues in the field for a roundtable discussion where your questions will be answered via live Q&A. During this interactive session, you’ll engage with sheltering experts on methods to increase your capacity to provide behavioral support to foster families.

Takeaways

Tactics for managing animals’ behavioral needs in foster homes
Strategies to educate and support foster volunteers
Tips for increasing your behavioral healthcare capacity

Suited For

Animal behavior and shelter professionals

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:

Marny Nofi
CPDT-KA, Senior Behavior Manager, ASPCA Behavioral Sciences Team
Marny oversees the feline behavior and enrichment program at the ASPCA’s Animal Recovery Center in Manhattan. Her specialty is rehabilitating undersocialized and fearful cats to get them ready for adoption. In addition, Marny provides behavioral expertise and humane animal handling and capture to departments across the ASPCA. Marny’s goal is to provide animals with a low-stress, enriching environment that allows them to express normal, healthy behavior and maintain a good quality of life in the shelter.

Tiff Shao
CPDT-KA, Behavior Manager at the Humane Society of Western Montana
Tiff is a CPDT-KA and has been at the HSWM for 5 years. She oversees an all-encompassing behavior program at the HSWM. Tiff is involved in shelter facing programs like enrichment, behavior modification, adoption consultations, and the Behavior Helpline. She also works with the community by leading group classes, puppy kindergarten, and private lessons. Tiff has worked with issues as far ranging as reactivity, litterbox misuse, off leash skills, aggression, fear, and many others. She has found that solving behavior problems in the shelter provides a fountain of knowledge for community pet owners, and vice versa when addressing community pet challenges. Tiff has a soft spot for the “crazy dogs” and has helped with problem behaviors in police dogs and detection dogs. She lives with a 3 year old Dutch Shepherd who has taught her to always be on her toes.

Katherine Good
Manager, Foster/Placement, Humane Law Enforcement, ASPCA

Kelly Adkins
Behavior Coordinator, SPCA of Texas

WEBSITE LINK: REGISTER

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2020-07-30 11:00 - 12:30, 2020-07-23 11:00 - 12:30
This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making, and behavior modification in the shelter.
Each session is 90 minutes, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time every Thursday in June, beginning June 4th.
The topics are:

Advice to Resolve Common Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats to Prevent Surrender – June 4th

Intake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective – June 11th

Canine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th

Behavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th

Tuition for entire series:
$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount.
$55 non-members
Complete your registration today. You will be automatically enrolled in ALL 4 sessions. A unique code and password will be emailed to you. The link may not be shared.

6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020

When:
All Thursdays in June
11am-12:30pm

Where:
VIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS

Presenter:
Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC

Contact:
Kathy Anderson
Kathy@CalAnimals.org

REGISTER HERE: https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/KelleyBollenWorkshopJune

Webinar - 7/30/20 - Chameleon Shelter Software - Receipts, Cash Handling & Balances - Chameleon
2020-07-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
In this webinar we will focus on the nuances of the Receipt window and what Chameleon does “behind the scenes” to help you use Journal Entry, Refund, the Bad Check procedure, and to manage balances effectively and efficiently. We’ll talk about how to reduce data entry errors (and keep up with them in real time) and how to take some simple steps to protect yourself from fraud and theft.
Finally, we will discuss in relative depth the opportunities for you to manage invoicing and payments through Chameleon as well as preparing reports for accounting.
TAKE ME TO THE BEACH TO REGISTER NOW

Webinar - 7/30/20 - 8 Strategies for Creating a More Inclusive Volunteer Program -MAVA
2020-07-30 07:00 - 08:00 | Virtual
Many organizations struggle to engage volunteers who reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the communities they serve. In response to this issue, the Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration (MAVA) recently embarked on a research study which resulted in a set of eight strategies for creating a more inclusive volunteer program within nonprofit and government organizations. These strategies serve as a starting point for leaders who are seeking concrete next steps for better engaging volunteers from communities of color. In this interactive session, led by Lisa Joyslin, Inclusive Volunteerism Program Manager at MAVA, you’ll learn about the eight strategies, share your own experiences and create an action plan for launching a more inclusive volunteer program within your own organization. The session will be moderated by Jamila Cowan-Wideman, Director of Global Employee Empowerment at Dell, a member of IAVE’s Global Corporate Volunteer Council (GCVC).
About the Presenter – Lisa Joyslin:
Lisa Joyslin is the Inclusive Volunteerism Program Manager at the Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration (MAVA). Her work is focused on learning how to address systemic inequities in volunteer engagement systems to better engage communities of color as volunteers at nonprofit and government organizations. Lisa has worked in the field of volunteer engagement for nearly 15 years, including 4 years as the Volunteer Services Officer for the Red Cross Minnesota Region and positions at multiple volunteer centers. She holds a Master of Public Policy degree from the University of Minnesota.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5164834233830611984

Webinar - 7/29/20 - Communication for the Veterinary Leader: Why what you say and how you say it matters - VetGirl (fee applies)
2020-07-29 17:30 - 18:30
In this VETgirl online veterinary CE webinar, Dr. Heather Douglas, DVM, MBA, CVA reviews communication for the veterinary leader. Your job as clinician is to serve more than just the patient; ultimately, the best outcomes come from the best communication. In this lecture, she’ll explore ways to improve your patient, client and team experience through dynamic communication techniques.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
RACE Provider number: 785
RACE Program number: 39433/39434
This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-29-2020-communication-for-the-veterinary-leader-why-what-you-say-and-how-you-say-it-matters/

Webinar - 7/29/20 - PTSD in our Companion Animals - Virox
2020-07-29 11:00 - 12:00
In this talk we will discuss what is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and how research on Military Working Dogs applies to our companion animals and how our knowledge of treatment for PTSD can be applied to pets.

Dr. Amy Pike
Webinar Host

WEBSITE LINK: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/110/pyqnpt30

Webinar - 7/29/20 - Stress Matters: Impact of Fear and Anxiety on Learning - Dog-iBox (fee applies)
2020-07-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
The process of learning is affected by many different factors, including the emotional state of the individual. By reading the body language of dogs, we can better understand their emotional state and their ability to respond to training exercises. This presentation will cover many of the body language signals that dogs are likely to show when stressed, fearful or anxious. Perhaps even more importantly, information will be included about how this emotional state directly impacts the process of learning and the effect on a plan or the animal’s response to specific exercises. Strategies such as making adjustments to reinforcement value, refining aspects of the stimulus gradient during desensitization and counterconditioning exercises, altering performance expectations, and setting realistic criteria for success will be covered.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/market/catalog/stress-matters-impact-of-fear-and-anxiety-on-learning.html

Webinar - 7/29/20 - Launching and Sustaining a Planned Giving Program - Network for Good
2020-07-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Planned gifts can be transformational for your organization, but how do you get them and what do you need to set them up? Our team of experts will give you the knowledge and tools you need to make planned giving doable and scalable for nonprofits with growth in mind.

Join us as we share all the essentials you need to get started, including:

General overview of planned giving options
Smart techniques to identify your top planned giving prospects, beyond date of birth
How to set up and promote your planned giving program
How to make a planned giving ask
Ideas for increased engagement and recognition

We’ll also walk through how you can track your planned giving donors and prospects in Network for Good’s smart and simple fundraising software.

Cindy Harris
Fundraising Coach
Network for Good

Tom Giddens
Fundraising Coach
Network for Good

Liz Ragland
Customer Marketing Manager
Network for Good

Liz Ragland is the Customer Marketing Manager at Network for Good. Prior to joining Network for Good, Liz worked in communications, marketing, and development serving nonprofits in the arts, advocacy, and association spaces in Seattle, Oklahoma City, and Washington, DC.

WEBSITE LINK: https://learn.networkforgood.com/20200729-webinar-launching-and-sustaining-a-planned-giving-program.html

Webinar - 7/29/20 - Disaster Planning and Community-Level Communication - ShelterLuv with HSUS
2020-07-29 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for our fourth Best Practices Session!
Our guest speakers from The Humane Society of the United States will be presenting tools for disaster planning and community-level communication with animal advocates.
Our guest speakers are:
—Kim Alboum—Director of Shelter Outreach and Policy Engagement at HSUS
—Diane Robinson—Program Manager, Disaster Services at HSUS
The Shelterluv team will then share how our platform can help your team prepare for and confront disasters and track your community programs and outreach.
This session will be held on Wednesday, July 29th from 1pm-2pm (EDT) / 10am-11am (PDT).
This session is open to all—you do not have to be a Shelterluv customer.
If you’re not able to make this session live, still register and we will send you a video recording.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZYoTHQiDTH-E20bGvZ-9Dg

Webinar - 7/29/20 - Confronting Conflict with Teams - Banfield
2020-07-29 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Conflict is something that, as much as we try, we cannot avoid because conflict comes up anytime your view differs from another’s — and humans are opinionated beings. While most of us have a strong reactions to conflict, including (but not limited to) fear; avoidance; and/or dread, conflict can also have positive impacts. It can allow for exploration of new and different ways of doing things resulting in better outcomes. When we think of the negatives of conflict it’s because of the emotions that conflict evokes — often making situations feel explosive. By learning how to step up to conflict and confronting it head on by using the right approach, you can turn conflict into a positive for both you and your team.
Date: Wednesday, July 29th
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am PST
Course Timing: 1.5 hour virtual session with 15 minute pre-work (RACE approved)

WEBSITE LINK: https://app.jobvite.com/TalentNetwork/action/campaign/w/NzM0OTg

Webinar - 7/29/20 - FosterSpace- Innovative Technology to Save More Lives! - National Kitten Coalition
2020-07-29 08:00 - 09:00
Are you struggling to effectively manage and communicate with your fosters? Do you wish you had technology to manage hundreds of animals in foster without all of the hassles that come with managing foster programs at scale? What if you could send and receive text messages right from a dashboard, and see requests and needs from fosters all in one place? What if you could communicate via text or email to groups of fosters and manage invitations to events and meet and greets?
Join us to learn about the revolutionary Fosterspace functionality launched by the team at Doobert. We’ll discuss how technology can help you scale your program and automate the time consuming tasks. We will share how technology can help you turn your into adoption advocates and how to set up a Foster Next program to always have ready and available volunteers.
Guest Speaker: Chris Roy from Doobert
Click here to register for this free webinar!
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/webinar-fosterspace-innovative-technology-to-save-more-lives/

Webinar - 7/28/20 - The Veterinary Practice of Now and the Future: Telehealth & COVID-19 - Fear Free
2020-07-28 17:00 - 18:00
COVID-19 has forever changed the way that veterinary practices care for pets and interact with their valued clients. How will your veterinary practice adapt and transform to face the challenges of today and anticipate the needs of the future? Tanya Cooper, director of veterinary sales at BabelBark, will highlight items that successful practices are doing now and things to consider as we move toward recovery.
Learn how you can:
– Use Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring to enhance care
– Create a Virtual Veterinary Care team
– Increase profitability & build new revenue streams
WEBSITE LINK: https://fearfreepets.com/resources/webinars/

Shelter Medicine National Rounds - Weekly on Tuesdays - UW-Madison and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
2020-07-28 13:00 - 14:00
From: National Shelter Medicine Rounds
Sent: Friday, July 24, 2020 11:07:16 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: National Shelter Medicine Rounds
Subject: National Shelter Medicine Rounds 7/28

Hello National Shelter Medicine Rounds attendees,
For National Rounds next week Tuesday July 28th at 3pm CST we are hoping to discuss animal hoarding with all of you. We’ve heard from a few groups developing new strategies to manage cases – especially in the context of COVID. We’re interested in hearing from others about how cases are being managed and what community collaborations you’ve put in place. We hope to have many participate in discussing effective approaches to hoarding and interventions that improve human and animal wellbeing without causing detriments from exceeding shelter capacity or care through mass intake. We hope to see many of you join us on Tuesday!
National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,520278731# US (New York)
+16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)
Recordings and shared documents/links info:

Recorded rounds can be found at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/bdzl9zkkkcy5komx5cvkqc3nsmik9jc1 Some more formalized rounds will be recorded but many discussions will not be recorded in order better facilitate open and honest discussion. If you do not see a previous rounds on this document then it was not recorded.
Links/documents shared in the chat during rounds can be accessed at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/9aafkcezkivmnb569upycuvxjpbgftvx We will be saving any documents and links that are shared in the chat in this folder called ‘Links shared in chat’
You should be able to access these box folders as a guest at any time without a sign in necessary.

Thank you,
Stephanie Koester, CVT
Assistant Director, Shelter Medicine Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu
Rounds related documents, recordings, and details can be accessed here at any time.

National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731

One tap mobile
+19292056099,,520278731# US (New York)
+16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)

COVID-19 Rounds general info:
We will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 and other current topics that impact shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET. You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance. Note: Rounds is typically held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month and will return to that format once the need for more regular discussion passes. Recordings will not be available during COVID-19 discussions but can be accessed from previous regular rounds and will again be available once we return to the usual format.
This group is made up of shelter veterinarians, shelter vet trainees, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.

Web Conference System Details:
If you have not used Zoom before I’d recommend you join at the zoom link in advance to give it a test run on your computer as you’ll likely need to do a quick download. For audio, you can use either your computer if you have microphone capabilities or you can dial in from your phone. Here is a link to test your audio in advance if you would like to: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio In order to see the visuals that may be shared you must join either through your computer or download the app if joining from a mobile device.

Webinar - 7/27/20 - Kitten Bottle-Feeding 101 - National Kitten Coalition
2020-07-27 11:00 - 12:00
How much do I feed a kitten? How often? How much? How do I mix the formula? There are so many things to learn when it comes to feeding a tiny kitten. In this webinar we will teach you the basics on how to safely bottle-feed a neonatal kitten and help it grow!
This kitten life-saving project was made possible in part through a generous Grant from The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®.
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/webinar-kitten-bottle-feeding-101/

Weekly Call - Monday Mornings - Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2020-07-27 07:00 - 08:00
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, animal shelter workers, volunteers and animal welfare leaders from across the country have been meeting every Monday morning at 7am PT/10am ET to discuss protocols, ideas, obstacles they’re facing and more.
Led by Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Director of Pima Animal Care in Tucson, AZ, these calls have provided an opportunity for people to connect that otherwise may not have even met.
“The purpose of these calls is simple – maintain connection among shelter professionals, provide support and comradery, and share science-based news and information along with emerging best practices in animal welfare,” Hassen-Auerbach says. “These calls are always lively and interesting and we’re not afraid to debate and share different perspectives from the attendees. You can take center stage and share your thoughts and ideas in front of several hundred of your colleagues or quietly drink your morning coffee and listen in.”
For many, these calls have been an invaluable resource. “When the subject of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) came to the front of all of our minds, the calls adapted and we had a space to again learn from one another,” said Emily Klehm from South Suburban Humane Society in Chicago Heights, IL. “The calls have been my go-to source for grant information, statistics and trends. I’ve also been able to identify and connect to colleagues working on the same issues in similar communities.”
Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Executive Director at Austin Pets Alive! adds, “We hear from people in the industry who have important information related to COVID, new programming and research.  This is information you can’t possibly get in your day to day work at your local shelter.”
If you’re a shelter professional, dedicated volunteer or run a rescue organization, we want you to join us! Bookmark this link and we will see you on Monday!
Note: The calls are recorded so if you can’t make it, you can listen in later. If you haven’t already, join the Facebook group to access the link to recorded calls and to connect with others on there.

Webinar - 7/26/20 - Just step away from the scalpel….most of the time! Using the 2016 ACVIM consensus statement for management and treatment of urolithiasis in dogs and cats - VetGirl/Hill's
2020-07-26 17:30 - 18:30
In this complimentary VETgirl–Hill’s veterinary nutrition webinar, Dr. Sheri Ross, DVM, DACVIM, PhD discusses the management and treatment of urolithiasis in dogs and cats. Traditionally, uroliths have been managed with surgery. However, depending on location, size, number and composition of the uroliths, less invasive techniques may be equally as effective. Learn what options there are and how to help minimize recurrence of uroliths.
Thanks to sponsorship from Hill’s Pet Nutrition, this webinar is free to all!

Thanks to generous support from Hill’s Pet Nutrition, attend all 12 VETgirl nutrition webinars in 2020-2021 for a nutrition certification. To learn more about our nutrition certificate program as well as other VETgirl certificate programs, please click HERE.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate! Don’t see the quiz? Please check our our HELP CENTER for answers for important information, specific quiz information here!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
RACE Provider number: 785
RACE Program number: 42081/42082
This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-26-2020-just-step-away-from-the-scalpel-most-of-the-time-using-the-2016-acvim-consensus-statement-for-management-and-treatment-of-urolithiasis-in-dogs-and-cats/

Online Conference: 7/24/20 to 7/26/20 - Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-07-26 09:15, 2020-07-25 09:15, 2020-07-24 09:15
Our annual Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference will be held virtually!
​July 24, 25, & 26, 2020 – 9:15 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Pre-Conference workshop on July 23rd
Learn about shelter animal welfare, enrichment, and playgroups!
Who should attend? Shelter staff, shelter volunteers, and shelter leadership. Dog day care staff, dog walkers, and dog trainer would also benefit from the topics presented.
What will be presented? Leaders in behavioral science, animal welfare, enrichment, and inter-dog interactions will present research and strategies for enhancing animal welfare and dog-dog interactions, including play.
Speakers:

Dr. Susan Friedman, Ph.D

Jean Lessard, MCP (CDT)

Dr. Lindsay Mehrkam, Ph.D, BCBA-D

Mik Moeller, CCPDT-KA, CBCC-KA

Lisa Mullinax, CDBC

Mara Velez, MA, CPDT-KA

​Approved CEUs: CCPDT 21 CEUs | IAABC 21 CEUs
Cost: $150.00 for 3-day conference ticket; $50.00 for pre-conference workshop
Agenda: The conference sessions will begin at 9:30am Pacific Time and go until 4:00pm Pacific each day. Full Agenda
​Register today!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/2020-shelter-playgroup-summit

Online Course - 7/25/20 - Select dental topics for the entire team:Veterinary Nurses/Technicians & Veterinarians - IVS (fee applies)
2020-07-25 10:00 - 13:00
Saturday July 25, 2020
with
Heidi Lobprise D.V.M.
Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College
Chief Dental Officer
Main St. Veterinary Dental Clinic
Flower Mound, TX
10:00am – 1:00pm Pacific time
1:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern time

We need your assistance:
Please notify any interested nurses/technicians.

Lecture 1: Well, THAT’S not normal! Oral and Dental Problems to identify
Regular oral examinations, both in the exam room and during the dental procedure, can reveal a number of abnormalities in many dogs and cats. The use of dental probes, intraoral radiography and accurate charting will allow you to recognize these changes in order to form a treatment plan to resolve the disease involved.

Lecture 2: You’ve got to see it to believe – or diagnose – it! – Tips for easier dental radiology
Intraoral radiology is an essential part of dental practice, needed in every aspect of dentistry, from proper evaluation of periodontal disease to pre- and post-extraction films. The techniques of placing the film and aiming the radiographic beam can be challenging, but these skills are easily learned.

Lecture 3: Start ‘em out young! – Oral and Dental Care for Puppies and Kittens
From puppies and kittens, to young adult dogs and cats, proper dental assessment and care is an important part of their overall health management. Early intervention with malocclusions, retained deciduous teeth and other issues can start these patients off in the right direction

Dr. Lobprise will present RACE approved 3 interactive CE hours and answer all your questions.
Online notes and certificate of attendance are included in the registration.

More information and to register for course #3-T

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/select-dental-topics-for-the-entire-team-veterinary-nurses-technicians-veterinarians/

Online Event - Wednesdays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-07-24 13:00 - 14:00
The AmPA! weekly Maddie’s Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week.
You’ll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy, as well as other industry leaders, but, more importantly, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.
Click this link to join at 3pm CT: https://bit.ly/3cjHM5I
WEBSITE LINK: Facebook Page With Info – Click Here

Online Event - Fridays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-07-24 13:00 - 14:00

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2020-07-24 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
These calls are for executive and leadership level staff. 150 to 200 shelter professionals, national leaders and shelter veterinarians typically participate and we discuss everything from disaster and emergency relief planning, to creating more diverse, equitable and inclusive organizations, to addressing the realities of budget reductions and the need to pivot to better serve people and animals.
Link to join meeting (note this has changed!)
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Online Conference - July 22 to 24, 2020 - HSUS Animal Care Expo Online - HSUS
2020-07-24 06:00 - 14:15
Animal Care Expo 2020 has moved online! When collaboration is more vital than ever, you can still rely on the Humane Society of the United States to bring the animal welfare community together. While we may not be able to gather in person, we are so excited to instead bring you an interactive virtual conference experience.
Join animal welfare professionals and volunteers from around the world to view nearly 30 sessions on a variety of topics, visit with exhibitors in our virtual exhibit hall, earn continuing education credits and chat with other attendees – all from the comfort of your own home or workspace.
To celebrate our 29th Animal Care Expo, full conference registration is only $29!
Learn more at animalcareexpo.org. – NOTE – Times shown on the ShelterMedPortal are Pacific Time Zone, times shown on the HSUS Schedule on their website are Eastern Time Zone.

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P.S. Join us for the live virtual conference on July 22 – 24 and continue to come back for added on-demand content through November 1, 2020.

Online Event - 7/23/20 - Ken Ramirez and Emily Larlham - Trick Training and Working with Multiple Dogs - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-07-23 12:00 - 13:00
LIVE FROM THE RANCH

Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, July 23 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Emily Larlham to talk about trick training and working with multiple dogs.
Ken Ramirez
Ken is the EVP and Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Training, co-leading the company with Aaron Clayton. Ken oversees the vision for, and development of, training education programs. You will usually find Ken teaching at a ClickerExpo conference, leading a course at the Karen Pryor National Training Center (The Ranch), or teaching one of the Karen Pryor Academy courses.A 40+ year veteran of animal care and training, Ken is a biologist and behaviorist who has supervised the development care and training of more than 40,000 species. He has worked with organizations across the globe to improve animal training, program effectiveness, and animal health and welfare. Ken’s diverse body of contributions includes designing and implementing conservation projects for elephant protection and spearheading projects to train everything from komodo dragons to butterflies. Ken’s extensive canine work includes working with trainers, organizations, and federal and state agencies on training procedures for topics including aggression, search-and-rescue, and scent detection.
Ken has written/edited two successful books, taught at a major university, hosted two successful seasons of the television series Talk to the Animals, and was EVP of animal care and training at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. When he’s not doing cool stuff with animals and people, you might find Ken at a NY theater or at any movie screening.

Emily Larlham

Emily Larlham runs the dog training business Dogmantics Dog Training in San Diego, California. She is known for her Youtube Channel ‘Kikopup’ where she has posted over 300 free in-depth dog training tutorials. She believes that by putting out free training tutorials that don’t involve any forms of physical or psychological intimidation, it will not only effect how people treat animals but also how people treat other human beings.
Emily began her training career as an animal care-giver in a shelter 16 years ago where she met her dog training mentor Kyle Rayon. After meeting Kyle, Emily quit her job and became an apprentice. After many years of study, learning from both human and thousands of canine mentors, she began her own business. She combines her artistic background and training skills to invent creative, fast and reliable ways to solve problem behaviors as well as train complex behaviors and tricks. She has been invited to conduct seminars on her techniques for training dogs in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia. She has also spoken at conferences such as ClickerExpo, APDT Australia, the PPG Summit and the Art and Science of Animal Training Conference.

WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Webinar - 7/23/20 - Chameleon Shelter Software - Licensing Strategies and Automation - Chameleon
2020-07-23 10:00 - 12:00
In the previous two webinars, we’ve focused on the the how-tos, nuts and bolts of licensing. In this final class of the licensing series we’ll discuss notice strategies and look at automation and the fastest workflows.
Finally, time permitting, we’ll take a much closer look into the Chameleon Licensing Services of WebLicensing, VetImport, and ImageEntry.
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