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SUMMARY:Online Event - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays - Discover Your Best Life at Hatching Hour: Meaningful Conversations\, Lasting Change - Hatching
DESCRIPTION:Discover Your Best Life at Hatching Hour: Meaningful Conversations\, Lasting Change! Looking to enrich your life\, personally and professionally? Hatching Hour is your community. Our online gatherings serve up expert insights\, compelling stories\, and actionable wisdom to help you #LiveBetter and #WorkBetter. \nDive deep into transformative mindsets\, tap in to your potential\, and chart your journey towards a life filled with intention—all for free. \nElevate\, inspire\, transform. Start your next chapter with Hatching Hour. Your future self will thank you. Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrc-yrqTwoEtUp4AzxOVdkbn59y7qpspQm#/registration \nAbout José Ocaño: \nJosé Ocaño has spent more than 15 years working to preserve and support the human-animal bond. Self-awareness\, personal accountability\, and relationship cultivation have been foundational as Jose navigates his career and life outside of work. At his first job with one of the largest animal shelters in the Arizona\, Jose learned the importance of developing emotional intelligence\, communication\, and people skills to build meaningful relationships that inspire and motivate people to work better together. In 2017\, after a decade of working to transform that organization\, Jose joined Best Friends Animal Society\, a national nonprofit organization where he served as the first Senior Director of People and Culture. \nAt Best Friends\, Jose was responsible for leading dynamic teams\, including Human Resources\, Learning and Staff Development\, Employee Experience\, and Organizational Culture initiatives\, and served as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Leadership Team. Through collaboration\, change\, and innovative management\, Jose and his team stewarded a workplace culture that was employee- and value-centric. These efforts positioned Best Friends to win multiple Top Workplace Awards since 2020. \nIn 2023\, Jose launched Hatching\, a company centered around helping people #LiveBetter and #WorkBetter. Hatching’s vision is to create a more peaceful world by helping people live with more compassion\, gratitude\, and self-worth.  The goal of Hatching is to help people and organizations leverage their unique experiences and potential to make the workplace an environment where people can thrive. Jose believes that\, together\, we will make the world a better place by leading with intention\, authenticity\, and personal accountability. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrc-yrqTwoEtUp4AzxOVdkbn59y7qpspQm#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-9-6-23-discover-your-best-life-at-hatching-hour-meaningful-conversations-lasting-change-hatching/2023-12-06/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T180000
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 12/6/23 - 2023 Legislative Updates in Veterinary Medicine - The Bridge Club
DESCRIPTION:This year has been filled with major legislative wins\, stalls and losses. Our conversation will discuss where issues like VCPRs\, title protection and more\, stand. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/2023-legislative-updates-in-veterinary-medicine-1
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-6-23-2023-legislative-updates-in-veterinary-medicine-the-bridge-club/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T110306
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 12/7/23 - Camp Maddie: Foster Edition! - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Camp Maddie is a new learning series beginning with a virtual half-day foster edition on Thursday\, December 7\, 9am-1 pm PT (12 pm-4 pm ET). At Camp Maddie\, we will cover various topics in to-the-point presentations\, panel discussions\, strategy-sharing seminars\, videos and question and answer sessions. The focus will be on recruiting foster caregivers for adult dogs. Presenters will discuss breaking down barriers in the foster field\, how they recruit foster caregivers and provide insight into strategies they use to make fostering accessible in their communities. \nMaddie’s Fund will also be giving $200 grants to (4) lucky participants who join us live at Camp Maddie: Foster Edition on 12/7! \nTopics and featured programs include: \n\nDog Foster Recruitment Strategies that are Working Right Now\nLow-Barrier Onboarding for High Community Engagement\nMaximizing Placements through Collaboration at Operation Kindness\nExpanding Foster Programs with Foster+ at Dallas Pets Alive!\nDoggy Day Out Marketing Process at KC Pet Project\nFoster Dog Social Events at Animal Welfare League of Arlington\nInnovative Foster Caregiver Recruitment Techniques at Palm Valley Animal Society\nConverting Pet Finders to Foster Caregivers at Austin Pets Alive!\nand more!\n\nWho should attend? Everyone is welcome! Camp Maddie is perfect for those interested or involved in existing foster care programs\, foster coordinators\, marketing\, leadership and operations enthusiasts. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiefoster
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-12-7-23-camp-maddie-foster-edition-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/7/23 - Grants & Funding Opportunities with the Petfinder Foundation - Petfinder
DESCRIPTION:New webinar alert! Discover how easy it is to apply for and secure funding to support your organization’s mission of helping pets in need.\nGrants from the Petfinder Foundation can provide funding for medical care\, enrichment initiatives\, staff training\, and more. Join us for a webinar highlighting the impact of Petfinder Foundation grants on member organizations. Discover how easy it is to apply and secure funding to support your organization’s mission of helping pets in need. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nFoundation Insights: Learn about the Petfinder Foundation’s mission to provide vital resources\, grants\, and support to organizations like yours.\nFunding Opportunities & How to Apply: See which funding opportunities are available\, learn how to apply\, and how the Sponsor-a-pet program can help earn additional dollars for your organization.\nCreative Ways to Use Grants: Learn how other organizations have used Petfinder Foundation grants to implement life-saving programs\, and make a lasting difference in the lives of animals in their communities.\nTips & Best Practices: Learn valuable tips for the application process and get best practices on making the most of a grant\, from project management to effective utilization of funds for long-term success.\nQ&A Session: Participate in a live Q&A session with representatives from the Petfinder Foundation. Get your burning questions answered and gain valuable insights from their expertise.\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5041598797999228245
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-7-23-grants-funding-opportunities-with-the-petfinder-foundation-petfinder/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T140000
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SUMMARY:Online Event – 12/7/23 – Live from the Ranch: Stress in Dogs – Karen Pryor Academy
DESCRIPTION:Join Ken Ramirez and Dr. Kristina Spaulding on the next Live from The Ranch as they explore the science behind stress in dogs and how to help dogs build resilience to environmental stressors. Tune in on YouTube on December 7\, at 1 pm PT for this free virtual event with live audience Q&A. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-12-7-23-live-from-the-ranch-stress-in-dogs-karen-pryor-academy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T110306
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/7/23 - Paws for Celebration: A Look into Resources\, Tools\, and the Year Ahead From the HASS Division Leads - HASS
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live webinar that promises a celebration of the work done by the HASS community and valuable insights into tools\, resources\, and the work shaping the future of supporting people and pets! Don’t miss out on your exclusive access to HASS division leads: Maggie Lynch\, Senior Director of Research and Development\, and Amanda Foster\, Assistant Director of Implementation Analysis\, will share our Social Return on Investment (SROI) in Supporting Human-Animal Bonds research collection and examples of data dashboards that help HASS pilots improve their operations. Lauren Loney\, Staff Attorney and Policy Specialist\, will talk about all things legislative\, including our legislation tracker and how you can use it as an important advocacy tool\, along with HASS’s 2024 legislative priorities. Lastly\, Eliza Torres\, Maddie’s® Education and Implementation Manager\, will showcase the new HASS Resource Center and tease a powerful new tool coming in 2024. Vincent Medley\, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services\, will moderate. \nRegister below and join us live on Thursday\, December 7 at 5 p.m. CT. After the live event\, a recording will be distributed to all registrants within 3 business days. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7816739797796/WN_ImkXniQoTeW_s_NoCFXyuQ#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-7-23-paws-for-celebration-a-look-into-resources-tools-and-the-year-ahead-from-the-hass-division-leads-hass/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231211T120000
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SUMMARY:Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWho Should Join?\nExecutive 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. \nWin Ca$h for Attending!\nEach 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. \nRegister Today\nJoin 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. \nAll calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations \nPlease note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-meeting-mondays-weekly-community-conversations-thankstomaddie-maddies-fund-2-2-2/2023-12-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T170000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/31/24 - The Vomiting Dog - VETGirl
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThanks 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) \nNot 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. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/january-31-2024-the-vomiting-dog/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-31-24-the-vomiting-dog-vetgirl/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T133000
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SUMMARY:National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 12/12/23 – A Discussion of Canine Respiratory Disease and Its Management in Shelters: What's Old\, New\, Tried\, and True?  – UW Shelter Medicine Program
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the next installment of National Shelter Medicine Rounds Tuesday\, December 12th. \nNational 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! \nAs news and social media continue to circulate information about a new severe respiratory disease in dogs\, we’d like to offer the next National Rounds as an opportunity for informal\, open discussion\, questions\, sharing observations and (maybe) some answers. Please join us Tuesday December 12th to go over what’s been in the news\, share experiences and review foundational practices that reduce the risk of disease spread in shelters no matter the pathogen. \nThis meeting will be devoted entirely to attendee discussion and will not be recorded. \nWe 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. \nIf 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. \nPlease use the following Zoom link to access National Rounds calls: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97442637396 \nMeeting ID: 974 4263 7396\nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,97442637396# US (Washington DC)\n+13052241968\,\,97442637396# US \nZoom Meeting Link:  https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97442637396
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/national-shelter-medicine-rounds-12-12-23-a-discussion-of-canine-respiratory-disease-and-its-management-in-shelters-whats-old-new-tried-and-true-uw-shelter-medici/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/12/23 - The Roundtable: Liability Insurance Challenges - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:Animal sheltering organizations face growing challenges with acquiring affordable liability insurance coverage.  As the number of claims (including some in the seven-figure range) continues to rise\, even those shelters with solid track records are paying the price.  Serious dog bites seem to be at the epicenter of this insurance crisis.  Animal welfare organizations are struggling to find coverage at all\, and when they do find it the cost can be prohibitive. \nIn this discussion co-hosted by CalAnimals and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement\, we will have a candid conversation with two representatives from the insurance industry who will share the big picture of what – from their inside perspective – is causing insurance challenges and what organizations can do to mitigate their risks and improve their chances of securing coverage. \nThe Roundtable Panel: \n\nDavid Denniston\, Director of Risk Management\, McNeil and Company\nDamien Zillas\, Compliance Coverage Counsel\, Nonprofits Insurance Alliance\n\nModerated by: \n\nJim Tedford\, CAWA\, President & CEO\, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement\nJill Tucker\, CAWA\, CEO\, California Animal Welfare Association\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/RT-12-12-23
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-12-23-the-roundtable-liability-insurance-challenges-the-aawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T113000
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SUMMARY:Webinar Series - 12/6 and 12/13/23 - Legal Meets Best Practices - Translating California regulations into best practices that benefit you\, your shelter\, and the people and animals in your community - Maddie'sⓇ Million Pet Challenge
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR THE EVENT NOW – CLICK HERE\nThe webinar series you’ve been asking for! \nLegal Meets Best Practices: Translating California regulations into best practices that benefit you\, your shelter\, and the people and animals in your community. \nPart 1 – December 6\, 2023 – 10 AM to 11:30 AM Pacific \nPart 2 – December 13\, 2023 – 10 AM to 11:30 AM  Pacific \nJoin us in this two-part series as we embark on a fun\, interactive journey to demystify California’s legal landscape and discover how California laws and regulations can work in harmony with shelter policy to reduce unnecessary intakes and shorten shelter stays.  \nIn this series\, we will cut through the legalese\, distill key takeaways\, and provide you with practical\, “what does this mean for me and my work?” guidance. If your shelter squad only ever attends one webinar series about how legal guidelines can be used to your advantage\, let this be the one. \nAt the end of this series\, you’ll understand how California laws and regulations should impact and inform best practices in how your shelter approaches critical areas including:  \n\nImproving Community Cat Programs\nGetting lost animals home fast\nFocusing intake on the neediest animals\nKnowing intake & holding period requirements\nKnowing who can do what in the shelter\n\n\nPowered 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. \n\nWant to invite others to this webinar? \nDownload\, print\, and share this flyer and post it at your shelter to invite other staff members! \nClick on the image to download flyer as PDF\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-series-legal-meets-best-practices-2023/2023-12-13/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T110306
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/13/23 - Counting All Paws: Mastering Daily Population Rounds - Best Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical session on making daily population rounds in shelters! Daily rounds are a vital practice that help shelters reduce length of stay\, keep animals moving through the shelter system\, and ensures that every pet gets what they need to arrive happy and healthy at a live outcome. \nThis webinar will teach you what rounds should look like\, demonstrate how they can help your shelter team\, and include a step-by-step strategy to get to launch. Best Friends’ National Shelter Medicine team has helped several large shelters get daily rounds started\, and we want to share those strategies for success with you! Rounds are a great way to improve team communication\, which is often challenging in shelters. If you think you don’t have time for rounds – you must make time for this webinar! Join us and learn just how to make rounds work for your organization. \n*This course has been approved for one hour of RACE CE credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval (#20-1129072). Continuing education credit is available only for those that attend live and complete requirements. CE credit is NOT available for viewing the recording; you must attend live to receive CE credit and complete a form following the webinar. Instructions on how to receive your CE certificate will be provided at the end of the webinar. \nThis one-hour webinar will be recorded and shared with registrants. Following the webinar\, there will be a Q&A portion. Submit your questions ahead of time during registration or ask questions live at the event using the Q&A box. \nBest Friends Speakers: Erin Katribe\, DVM\, MS – Medical Director Melanie Lyons – Manager\, National Shelter Medicine \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/7616999885486/WN_CUxeMFqnSN69zGU50Mwn4A#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-13-23-counting-all-paws-mastering-daily-population-rounds-best-friends/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T100000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/14/23 - Improving Canine Quality of Life through Efficient\, Low-Cost Dental Care - ASPCAPro
DESCRIPTION:What to do about canine dental health is one of the hottest topics in accessible veterinary care today. While everyone agrees that all dogs would benefit from regular dental procedures\, the cost of dental care (including digital dental radiography) is well beyond the reach of many pet owners. Many shelter and community clinics provide some dental care to patients but often do so with guilt and conflict about not being able to provide the extensive care needed (or even worry about practicing below the perceived standard of care). \nIn this webinar\, we will present results from an ASPCA-funded study that investigated the impact of dental cleaning on the quality of life of canine patients. Additionally\, we investigated how an empirical treatment plan (pulling any obvious loose or severely diseased teeth) compared to recommendations made from a blinded radiograph review. Finally\, we documented the incidence of retained roots for dogs who had extractions and followed these dogs forward in time for 6 months. This project aimed to answer the question of whether or not providing some care was better than providing no care for patients with end-stage canine dental disease. As many dogs ideally need dental procedures as often as every year\, it is essential to come up with an affordable approach. \nTakeaways \n\nUnderstand current controversies around canine dental care.\nBe able to describe strategies to make dentistry procedures more efficient.\nDiscuss improving communication around dental care using spectrum of care approaches.\n\nCredits\nThis program has been RACE approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/improving-canine-quality-life-through-efficient-low-cost-dental-care
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-14-23-improving-canine-quality-of-life-through-efficient-low-cost-dental-care-aspcapro/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T110306
CREATED:20231108T225542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T185921Z
UID:10004736-1702555200-1702558800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/14/23 - Maddie's Insights: The Development of and Research on the Family Bondedness Scale - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:The Family Bondedness Scale (FBS) was designed to measure scores which represent the degree to which a person is emotionally and affectionately bonded to a pet as a member of their family. This presentation will cover the development and use of\, and research to date on\, the FBS when measuring equivalence between cat and dog owners. Dr. Nugent will go over the rationale for the scale\, what it is intended to measure\, how it was developed\, how scores on the scale should be interpreted and how it should be scored and used. He will also discuss current research on the scale and the implications of the results in both veterinary research and practice. \nCan’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts \nConnect with the guest speaker & ask questions here on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsFamilyBondednessScale \nThis 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 and has been submitted for approval for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval. \nAbout the Presenter: Dr. Bill Nugent is a Professor at the College of Social Work\, The University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He has been with the College of Social Work for over 30 years. He is former Director of the Ph.D. Program\, and former Associate Dean for Research. His areas of specialization include measurement and quantitative methods. He has also been conducting research on the links between violent political rhetoric and violence\, including mass shootings and police shootings of civilians. He and his wife ran a Great Dane rescue organization for a number of years\, and he is one of few professors with a background as a catcher in a flying trapeze act. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/maddies-insights-webcast-december-14-2023-the-development-of-and-research-on-the-family-bondedness-scale/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T110306
CREATED:20231127T175357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T175357Z
UID:10004846-1702569600-1702573200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/14/23 - Alleviate Communication Anxiety: Finding Connections with Colleagues and Clients - Fear Free
DESCRIPTION:Communicating effectively with others is often challenging and stress-inducing. During this webinar\, Dr. Maryse Osborn-Doser\, DVM\, Insights Discovery Client Practitioner with IDEXX\, and Rebeka Graham\, a Licensed Practitioner with Insights Discovery\, will walk through the value of a deeper understanding of psychology preferences in communications\, along with tools to adapt and connect more effectively in conversations with your colleagues and clients. \nIn this webinar\, we will: \n\nDiscuss how perceptions and preferences influence attitudes and decisions\nDescribe the value of recognizing and adapting to personality preferences in communications\nIdentify your psychology of preferences\nEvaluate how color preferences look in real life\n\nBrought to you by our friends at IDEXX. \nDr. Osborn is a 2005 graduate of The Ohio State University. She started in a mixed-animal practice in Western New York; after a few years\, she focused on small animal medicine and surgery. Before joining IDEXX in 2016\, she worked in two different private practices as well as doing relief work. Her career at IDEXX started with supporting the Upstate New York region as a Professional Services Veterinarian. In the fall of 2019\, she moved to the Commercial Learning team to launch the North America Regional Thought Leaders program where she is now the Sr. Manager of Commercial Learning Enablement. As both a practitioner and industry professional\, she has seen the power of connections in communications\, and in October 2020\, she became a certified Client Practitioner with Insights Discovery. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i8-h_hjjQxiuQDkkGG3ZsA#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-14-23-alleviate-communication-anxiety-finding-connections-with-colleagues-and-clients-fear-free/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T110306
CREATED:20231127T204903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T204903Z
UID:10004848-1702890000-1702897200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar – 12/18/23 – Stranger Danger! Advocating for and Advancing Your Human-Reactive Dogs – Dogs Playing for Life
DESCRIPTION:At Dogs Playing for Life’s Stranger Danger webinar\, hosted by Aimee Sadler\, CEO and Founder of DPFL\, you will learn how to work with dogs that are wary of strangers by building their confidence and helping them develop new skills which will enable them to meet new people (and potential adopters) happily and successfully! Even for the private dog trainer or dog owner\, the skills taught in this webinar will help support your stranger danger dog to expand their comfort level when meeting new people at home! \nThis webinar will demonstrate:\n— DPFL’s Assess and Progress approach: fluttering between assessing and influencing behavior to determine how a dog might respond WITHOUT proper human support to determine what training is necessary for successful placement\n— Comprehensive Tool Selection: determining what tool will best support the dog while keeping the handler and others safe during the learning process\n— Principles vs. Methods: determining what approach will teach the dog as efficiently and effectively as possible\n— Creative Proofing: conducting training with the goal of solid generalization of new skills so that dogs are able to work for multiple handlers with clarity and confidence \nCome learn how to safely and effectively reach this segment of the canine population through in-depth behavior analysis\, dynamic video examples\, and practical approaches designed for anyone who is trying to find solutions for the dogs who need this extra human support. \nThis is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PryYmMAjTM2sQnypPTv2bw#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-18-23-stranger-danger-advocating-for-and-advancing-your-human-reactive-dogs-dogs-playing-for-life/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T110306
CREATED:20230724T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T163837Z
UID:10003104-1702897200-1702900800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWho Should Join?\nExecutive 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. \nWin Ca$h for Attending!\nEach 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. \nRegister Today\nJoin 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. \nAll calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations \nPlease note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-meeting-mondays-weekly-community-conversations-thankstomaddie-maddies-fund-2-2-2/2023-12-18/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T110306
CREATED:20231218T175602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T175602Z
UID:10004864-1703152800-1703156400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 12/21/23 - Hatching Hour - The Art of Deep Listening: Sensing the World Differently - Hatching
DESCRIPTION:Discover Your Best Life at Hatching Hour: Meaningful Conversations\, Lasting Change! Looking to enrich your life\, personally and professionally? Hatching Hour is your community. Our online gatherings serve up expert insights\, compelling stories\, and actionable wisdom to help you #LiveBetter and #WorkBetter. \nDive deep into transformative mindsets\, tap in to your potential\, and chart your journey towards a life filled with intention—all for free. \nComing up on Thursday\, December 21\, 2023\, at 10am PT/11am MT: We are also excited to announce our next Hatching Hour session The Art of Deep Listening: Sensing the World Differently\, featuring special guest\, Marilou Chanrasmi\, co-founder of Four Winds Canine Connections\, whose work spans from indigenous and Asian American communities to tech startups\, all rooted in mindfulness and the art of deep listening. You can register for this event\, here. \nWhat is Deep Listening? Deep Listening is a way of being and walking in this world with true aliveness and balance. Through the art and practice of deep listening we begin to sense\, see and feel the world in a way that invites wholeness\, healing and harmony within us\, around us and in relationship with each other. We practice listening inwardly\, outwardly and between the spaces with deep presence for what is being said\, in words\, through our bodies\, in silence\, in vibrations and in energy. We hope you will join us! \nMarilou is a certified somatics coach\, mindfulness and qigong practitioner and an experienced facilitator of circles. She is a founding member of Deep Listening for Social Change/DLSC a peaceful action group that was formed by members of the Twin Cities BIPOC mindfulness community in response to the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Marilou is a survivor of sexual abuse and partner violence. Her healing journey from her addiction to alcohol and struggles with depression began in 1988 with the unplanned arrival of her first dog into her life. Her best medicine and teacher arrived in the body of an 8 week old black cocker spaniel puppy. She attributes her decades of sobriety to her dogs. Marilou is committed to creating and holding safe and brave spaces where we allow wounded parts of ourselves to be seen\, heard and held\, and where we can collectively and lovingly support each other and make room for healing\, joy and aliveness. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqce6srTorEtKf46R-cLxNK87UM7KnJv0c#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-12-21-23-hatching-hour-the-art-of-deep-listening-sensing-the-world-differently-hatching/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T110306
CREATED:20231120T203031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T173502Z
UID:10004770-1703160000-1703163600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 12/21/23 - Ask the Expert! Keeping Tenants & Their Pets Together  - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, December 21 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a Q& A with housing rights expert Dianne Prado of Housing Advocacy & Equity Resource Team (HEART LA).   \nHear about the three most important things you can ask and do to help a person with a pet who is facing housing insecurity or unable to find housing because of their pet. This will be a highly interactive discussion\, so bring your questions for Dianne to answer as well as any issues or topics related to pets and housing that you have for her. \nAttendees will also \n\n learn the basic eviction process\n leave with concrete steps to help a person remain housed with their pet\n debunk myths that either scare people into surrendering their pets because of housing insecurity or prevent people from fostering or adopting a pet\n\nREGISTER HERE \nThis one-hour meeting will be recorded\, so register even if you cannot attend live. You’ll be sent the on-demand recording link when it is ready. \nIt 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. \nMaddie’s Fund does not share registration information. \nAbout the presenter \nDianne Prado (pictured above with her dog) 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. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvdOyoqToqG9YM4YJfE_sdYrvCqEfgCv1I#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-12-21-23-top-3-tips-to-keep-people-their-pets-together/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240103T105000
DTSTAMP:20260403T110306
CREATED:20230807T170107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T170107Z
UID:10003751-1704276000-1704279000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - First Wednesday - The Journey You Own: A Deeper Dive Meeting Series - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to reignite your passion\, reclaim your energy\, and revolutionize your approach to work? It’s time to break free from the draining cycle of reactive responses and embrace a more dynamic and fulfilling path. \nDiscover practical strategies to create more space\, incorporate contemplative practices into your life\, and align personal values with your actions and activities\, boosting your productivity while maintaining balance. \nIn this meeting series\, Jyothi V. Robertson\, DVM\, DABVP (Shelter Medicine) will guide you in exploring the concepts and practices covered in the Maddie’s University® course The Journey You Own: Practices for Wellbeing and Productivity https://maddies.fund/JourneyYouOwnMU \nParticipants may register once for all sessions and can attend any of the sessions. Each session is 50 minutes. The sessions will be recorded. \nMeeting Dates and Times\nSep 6\, 2023 10am PT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET\nOct 4\, 2023 10am PT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET\nNov 1\, 2023 10am PT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET\nDec 6\, 2023 10am PT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET\nJan 3\, 2024 10am PT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET \nWEBSITE LINK:  http://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvcuiqrzwiGdPFkVuHuwEgvV7i3OiO9HLq#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-first-wednesday-the-journey-you-own-a-deeper-dive-meeting-series-maddies-fund/2024-01-03/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240106T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T110306
CREATED:20231120T210326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T210326Z
UID:10004774-1704538800-1704547800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event –1/6/24 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSession duration is 2.5 hours\, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-jan-2024/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-1-6-24-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-community-cats-podcast-small-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240109
DTSTAMP:20260403T110306
CREATED:20231109T183020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T200014Z
UID:10004734-1704672000-1704758399@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course - Starts 1/8/24 - Cat Lifesaving Course - Best Friends and Southern Utah University (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Best Friends Animal Society and Southern Utah University’s Cat Lifesaving Course is designed for anyone who wants to positively impact the lives of cats and kittens in shelters\, whether you’re an animal services practitioner\, volunteer\, or advocate. \nDuring this seven-week\, university-endorsed\, online course\, you’ll learn from experts in the field and explore proven ways to save the lives of cats in animal shelters through adoption\, community cat programming\, foster programs\, strategic intake\, shelter medicine\, and much more. \nJoin us as we empower you with the knowledge\, tools\, strategies\, and steps to start making changes immediately\, increase lifesaving\, and enhance the well-being of cats in your care. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends.org/learn/cat-lifesaving\n 
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-1-8-24-cat-lifesaving-course-best-friends-and-southern-utah-university-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Best Friends Animal Society and Southern Utah University":MAILTO:learning@bestfriends.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240109
DTSTAMP:20260403T110306
CREATED:20231109T183249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T195846Z
UID:10004735-1704672000-1704758399@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course - Starts 1/8/24 - Principles of Contemporary Animal Services Certificate Course - Best Friends and Southern Utah University (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:The Principles of Contemporary Animal Services certificate course is a great way to develop an understanding of the animal services profession by learning about the field’s history\, current state\, and future possibilities. \nThe certificate course is built around contemporary best practices provided by experts and organizations in the field to give you a well-rounded view of the profession. With course content curated by Best Friends Animal Society as well as leading practitioners and researchers in the field\, you will have access to a wide range of earned expertise\, perspectives\, information\, and resources. \nChoose from two participation options: \n\nPOCAS Certification – successful completion earns an SUU Institutional Certificate and one Continuing Education Unit (CEU)\, $399\nPOCAS Fast Track – successful completion earns three credits that may articulate into undergraduate or participating master’s degree programs at Southern Utah University\, $699\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://bestfriends.org/learn/principles-animal-services
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-1-8-24-principles-of-contemporary-animal-services-certificate-course-best-friends-and-southern-utah-university-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Best Friends and Southern Utah University":MAILTO:learning@bestfriends.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T110306
CREATED:20230724T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T163837Z
UID:10003107-1704711600-1704715200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research\, discuss uncomfortable topics\, connect with peers in the industry\, and more\, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond. \nWho Should Join?\nExecutive directors\, animal well-being leaders\, shelter workers\, pet support professionals\, volunteers\, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond. \nWin Ca$h for Attending!\nEach 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. \nRegister Today\nJoin 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. \nAll calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations \nPlease note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-meeting-mondays-weekly-community-conversations-thankstomaddie-maddies-fund-2-2-2/2024-01-08/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240111
DTSTAMP:20260403T110306
CREATED:20231204T181649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T181649Z
UID:10004859-1704844800-1704931199@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course – Starts 1/10/24 – Shelter Dog Behavior Mentorship with Trish McMillan – Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Is your shelter struggling to meet the needs of your dog population? Do you feel like your SOP’s aren’t meeting industry standards? Are you facing challenges related to intake\, meeting the needs of dogs in your care\, or finding appropriate placement? The Shelter Dog Behavior Mentorship is your opportunity to take your shelter’s canine program to the next level. This 13 week deep dive into all things shelter behavior will help you create evidence-based policies and procedures for your shelter behavior department. \nThis intensive course will cover all aspects of shelter behavior\, from intake to post-adoption support. With the help of your peers from all over the world\, we will explore science and best practices in building your shelter behavior programming to meet and exceed industry standards\, and to give every dog in your care the best shot at a new home. There will be an emphasis on creating written policy and protocols for your department. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://trish-s-school-bcb6.thinkific.com/courses/2024A-sdbm-shelter-dog-behavior-mentorship
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-1-10-24-shelter-dog-behavior-mentorship-with-trish-mcmillan-shelter-behavior-hub-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T110306
CREATED:20231026T191544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T191651Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/10/24 - Trans* Inclusive Workplaces - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:Toward a Culture of Belonging and Inclusion in Animal Welfare \nHow can we ensure inclusion\, safety\, and belonging for transgender* people in our organizations? \nWebinar attendees will unpack the importance of DEI work concerning transgender\, non-binary\, and gender-fluid people in the animal sheltering and well-being movement\, and how this work is inherently anti-racist and anti-oppressive. This webinar will cover a brief history of gender\, the intersectional\, Black Feminist roots of queer theory\, and unpack some of the most asked questions about transgender and non-binary identities. \nAttendees will walk away with tangible ideas that your organization can implement to create more trans-inclusivity\, equity\, and belonging\, and will understand how these actions can contribute to your overall DEI efforts. \nPresenter: Rory Adams\, Senior Manager of Adoption Initiatives. PetSmart Charities \n(Image via All Are Welcome Here) \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/1-10-24
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-20-24-trans-inclusive-workplaces-the-aawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar – 1/11/24 – For Dog’s Sake\, Can You Stop That? Canine-Friendly Body Language Improvements for Humans – Dogs Playing for Life
DESCRIPTION:Dogs are resilient and oh-so-forgiving! These qualities make them endearing as companions\, along with their ability to love unconditionally. So\, why do some dogs struggle to understand us when we are offering affection or when we want to help them\, not harm them? In this session\, we will focus on the HUMAN handling that contributes to unwanted behavior\, even “aggression”. Get ready to rethink your approach as we reveal the common and widely accepted and taught handling errors that set dogs up for failure. Through extensive video examples\, we will demonstrate alternative handling techniques that help dogs to trust and thrive! \n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will demonstrate: \n– Examples of handling that causes negative behavior compared to handling that promotes  desired behavior \n– Demonstration of handling that induces trust and learning with dogs that are too afraid to respond initially to food rewards or affection \n– Comprehensive discussion around the correct use of pressure and release and why this is a critical skill for shelter canine handlers to master to save more dogs \nThis is a 2-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled at EASTERN TIME. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-11-24-for-dogs-sake-can-you-stop-that-canine-friendly-body-language-improvements-for-humans-dogs-playing-for-life/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/11/24 - Bringing the Past\, Present and Future into Focus for Kittens - National Kitten Coalition
DESCRIPTION:It was not very long ago in the United States that kittens too young for adoption or those with signs of illness were routinely euthanized. Happily\, the situation for kittens in our country has been rapidly changing\, and those same kittens who would never have had a chance in the past are now being successfully cared for and adopted into loving homes. \nThis session will provide the inspiration for attendees to continue in their life-saving efforts. Attendees will gain insights into past and present situations for kittens’ survival and will also acquire useful\, proven information on new\, upcoming programs and protocols being implemented around the country that are saving more kittens than ever. We can see a better future for kittens in our country\, and together we can make that vision become the reality! \nPresenter: Rosemarie Crawford\, LVT \nClick here to register for this FREE webinar. \nIf you can’t join us for the live presentation\, don’t worry! Sign-up anyway\, because a recording of this\, and other webinars\, will be available on NKC’s eLearning Center no later than two weeks after they air. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://kittencoalition.org/event/bringing-the-past-present-and-future-into-focus-for-kittens/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-11-24-bringing-the-past-present-and-future-into-focus-for-kittens-national-kitten-coalition/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T110306
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/11/24 - Maddie's Insights: Foster Care and the Human-Animal Bond - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:It is commonplace among those who provide foster care for animals to have a recurring conversation with those who do not. Upon hearing that one is an animal foster parent a frequent response is\, “Oh\, I could never do that. I would not be able to give the animal up.” But this is precisely what those caring for animal fosters are called to do. The ability of animal shelters and rescues to provide critical care through foster homes depends on volunteers who willingly and temporarily take animals into their homes and lives. Studies of foster volunteers has indicated that they find taking care of animals with medical\, and particularly behavioral\, issue to be stressful. And\, volunteers that do not feel that their shelter is providing them sufficient emotional support are more likely to think about quitting. Given these two realities it becomes important for shelter staff to understand the emotional aspects of providing foster care and to identify ways to better support volunteers so that they are satisfied and more likely to continue to provide this service. \nThe presentation addresses these issues with the following learning objectives: \n\nWhat is the nature of attachment (human-animal bond) between volunteers and their foster animals?\nWhat emotions do volunteers experience when their fosters leave their care?\nWhat coping and resilience strategies appear to reduce the stress of providing foster care?\nHow can animal shelters help foster volunteers cope with the stress inherent to fostering?\n\nThis 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. \nIf you have questions you’d like our presenter to answer\, submit your questions or comments on this discussion thread: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/discussion/webcast-on-january-11-2024-maddies-insights-foster-care-and-the-human-animal-bond \nAbout the Presenter\nDr. Laura Reese is a professor in the School of Planning\, Design\, and Construction at Michigan State University.  Her research focuses on issues of animal welfare policy and shelter management.  She wrote the book\, Strategies for Successful Animal Shelters\, and has published numerous articles on local animal ordinances\, dog bite risks\, animal cruelty\, compassion fatigue\, animal foster programs\, and animal shelter volunteer satisfaction.  She is the president of Professional Animal Welfare Services which provides consulting services to animal shelters and rescues and founded The Un-Shelter a foster-based rescue in Michigan.  Dr. Reese also volunteers in and provides foster care for local animal shelters in the Charleston\, SC area. \nWEBSITE LINK:  http://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-11-24-maddies-insights-foster-care-and-the-human-animal-bond-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T110306
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/11/24 - Sheltering Beyond Shelters: Housing Justice Advocacy and its Role in Animal Welfare - HASS
DESCRIPTION:Housing is a necessity that impacts all families in the United States\, and believe it or not – it also profoundly affects animal shelters. Join us for a webinar on the state of housing and the history of housing justice advocacy efforts in the U.S. (and why animal welfare advocates should care). Lauren Loney\, Staff Attorney & Policy Specialist for HASS\, will share highlights from the HASS shelter intake reasons database\, which details more than 20\,000 housing-related intakes across the country. Joining Lauren is Megan Collop (MSW\, LCSW)\, Manager of Client Support Services for Colorado Legal Services\, and Christina Rosales\, Housing and Land Justice Director for PowerSwitch Action. Megan is a licensed clinical social worker with a master’s in social work and an Animal Assisted Social Work certificate. Christina holds a master’s in social work and has dedicated her career to advocating for equitable housing. These impressive panelists will discuss why our approach to the pets and housing crisis must go beyond pet inclusivity\, be intersectional\, and align with broader tenants’ rights and housing justice movements; they will also provide resources for how to do it. Vincent Medley\, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services\, will moderate. \nRegister below and join us live on Thursday\, January 11 at 5 p.m. CT. After the live event\, a recording will be distributed to all registrants within 3 business days. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/2616740581796/WN_-AIP-PlOQt-geuDOGubKoA
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-11-24-sheltering-beyond-shelters-housing-justice-advocacy-and-its-role-in-animal-welfare-hass/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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