Shelter Learniverse

Online Conference - 11/13/21 to 11/14/21 - MCVMA 2021 Annual Conference - MCVMA (fee applies)
2021-11-14, 2021-11-13 | Virtual
Come join us as we will be hosting the first ever MCVMA Annual Conference. This year the conference theme is RISE: Resource | Inclusion | Support | Elevate. This conference will host an all Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) speaker line-up, hours of CE ranging from DEI, wellbeing, to community medicine, and a number of exciting events and workshops.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mcvma.org/riseconference2021

Webinar - 11/13/21 - Return-to-Field & Targeting: The Community Cat Program - Community Cats Podcast
2021-11-13 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Return-to-Field and Targeting – what are they and how can we use them to save lives and reduce the number of cats living on our streets? Learn what these approaches are, the policies behind them and the mechanics of how they work. Plus find out how Return-to-Field and targeted TNR can be combined to achieve dramatic, sustainable reductions in both euthanasia and intake at open admission shelters.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5863391363997929997

Online Event - 11/13/21 to 11/17/21 - Geek Week 2021 - The Sequel - PPG (fee applies)
2021-11-13 05:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
We had so much fun, learned so much and you told us what a great experience Geek Week 2020 was for you that we’ve hit the replay button to bring you Geek Week 2021 in November. But this won’t be just a repeat of last year. We asked, you spoke and we heard what you wanted so Geek Week 2021 will include the fantastic upgrades you asked for.
Geek Week 2021 will include all of the most popular features that you loved like:

Hosted by 4 collaborating, aligned industry associations. We all succeed together!
The rare opportunity for you to hear from a fabulous selection of international presenters across many disciplines.
At Your convenience and a great value – 24-hour sessions to accommodate all time zones
Your membership working for you – Discounts for PPG, APDT-Australia, PPG-Australia and INTOdogs members

And Geek Week 2021, The Sequel will also feature:

Convenience and ease of use for you – A brand new platform with enhanced attendee networking, chat functions and live Q&A’s
For the uber Nerd in you and in all of us, dig deeper into the science with our new GeeNerd track highlighting the leading edge in academia at its very best.
You can never get enough free stuff – so of course you’ll have daily chances for raffle prizes
The science is great, but when you use the science in the real world – Oh what a feeling. Your Behavior “How To” track, shows you specific, tangible skills across many topics that can be implemented into your own practice.
You know the importance of rest so ease into your day before tackling all that science with your 7-day fun warm up with daily raffles and presenter interviews starting November 6, 2021.
You get all the access you want with Live Q&A sessions with each presenter
Put on your party clothes and join your friends and colleagues at your virtual GeekedUP Fancy Dress Cocktail Party including a selection of great prizes.
You love your books so we’ve included a Meet The Author Sessions where you can chat with and question your favorite authors and purchase a signed copy of their featured book.
AND finally, in honor of all of our rescue heroes out there Geek Week 2021 will be rescue focused supporting the ongoing education of Shelter and Rescue staff

WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4323217

Webinar - 11/12/21 - The Principles of Bladder Stone Prevention - VETGirl
2021-11-12 09:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
Leave no stone unturned… join us free on YouTube LIVE!
In this complimentary VETgirl–Blue Buffalo webinar, Dr. Martha Cline, DACVN reviews the basic principles of preventing bladder stones in dogs and cats – from decreasing urine concentration and precursors to altering urine pH! Tune in for better patient outcomes!
NOTE: To attend this YouTube LIVE session, there is no “registration.” To attend, simply go to our YouTube Page at the time of the event where the webinar will be hosted, LIVE! NOTE: 7 days prior to the event the specific link for the event will replace the YouTube link above.
Thanks to sponsorship from Blue Buffalo, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all! Get free RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE!
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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/november-12-2021-the-principles-of-bladder-stone-prevention/

Webinar – 11/11/21 – Focus on Tooth Resorption and Stomatitis – VDOS (fee applies)
2021-11-11 17:00 - 18:55 | Virtual
Frustrated about resorbing roots and ankylosed teeth? What about refractory oral inflammation that cannot be controlled? We understand your frustration, but there is help! Let us show you how we do it!
This VDOS webinar will focus on the two most frustrating dental and oral conditions in cats, namely tooth resorption and stomatitis. The potential causes of these conditions will be discussed. Tips and tricks how to extract resorbing teeth will be shared, and various treatment options (medical and surgical) for feline stomatitis will be reviewed. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/focus-on-tooth-resorption-and-stomatitis-8-00-pm-et-2

Webinar - 11/11/21 - Ethological Contributions to Behavior Problems in Dogs - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-11-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Ethically and effectively working cases as a canine behavior professional requires us to perform both initial and ongoing comprehensive analysis of all contributing elements to a dog’s behavior. Participants will be introduced to Kim Brophey’s widely celebrated and endorsed L.E.G.S.® system of Applied Ethology as a simple and practical framework for doing so – bridging multiple scientific disciplines and delivering new depths of understanding by organizing the critical components of all animal behavior. Learn how to identify, understand, and integrate the full scope of potential factors influencing behavior – Learned, Environmental, Genetic, and unique internal conditions of the individual animal’s own Self – in order to prevent misunderstandings and incorrect assessment of cases, obstacles to the progress of behavior modification, inadequate safety and management provisions, and even life-threatening circumstances for both animals and people.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2021-11-11 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 - 11/11/21 - Don't Sweat It!: Treating Low-Toxicity Agents in Cats and Dogs - ASPCAPro
2021-11-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
You don’t need to sweat it when you encounter common low-toxicity agents in your clinical practice! This presentation will cover treatment options for a wide range of agents, including less toxic human medications, household products, and yard products. Presenter: Colette Wegenast, DVM, Senior Consulting Veterinarian in Clinical Toxicology, ASPCA

Takeaways

Learn lower-risk exposures to common household and outdoor agents
Avoid unnecessary decontamination and treatments by recognizing less toxic exposures
Understand how both the dosage and patient should always be considered when assessing toxicity

Suited For

Veterinarians and veterinary technicians

Bonus

The live webinar and post-webinar online course are RACE-approved and good for one hour of free CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Courses meet the requirements of RACEhours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians in jurisdictions that recognize AAVSB’s RACE approvals.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/dont-sweat-it-treating-low-toxicity-agents-cats-and-dogs

Online Event - 11/11/21 - Open Arms Huddle #11 - Creating Partnerships With Community Organizations - Maddie's Fund
2021-11-11 10:00 - 10:40 | Virtual
Please join us for 11 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. Each Open Arms Challenge Zoom Huddle will consist of two 10-minute presentations from peers who have implemented that topic at their animal shelter or rescue organization, respectively, followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
Speakers: Jorge Ortega, Guilford County & Rachael Pontillo, Partners Ending Homelessness
About this huddle: Being a good neighbor is the key to keeping pets and people together.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduupqjsoGNGtPuk2fatmO_acogXGlPx7

Webinar - 11/10/21 - Case-Based Acid Base Interpretation - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-11-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
When in doubt, guess metabolic acidosis…
But for real, learn how to interpret blood gases!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl webinar, Dr. Stephen DiBartola, DACVIM reviews acid-base interpretation in dogs and cats. Tune in to learn all about acid base disorders, both primary and mixed, as well as how the body compensates for acid base disturbances.
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, practice management) 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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/november-10-2021-case-based-acid-base-interpretation/

Webinar - 11/10/21 - Webinar: Medical Mimics in Dogs: When Behavioral Symptoms are the Tip of the Iceberg - ACVB (fee applies)
2021-11-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Behavioral symptoms are often the first signs of illness owners notice. When those symptoms look like biting, panic disorders, compulsive behaviors, and many others it can be tempting to call in the veterinary psychiatry team. However, many underlying medical conditions can cause similar changes in behavior. Come to this lecture to learn how to identify when a patient’s behavioral symptoms require further medical diagnostics.
Dr. E’Lise Christensen DVM is a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and an international lecturer and author. Dr. C received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in 2002. She first became interested in veterinary behavior as a high school student when she worked at a veterinary practice and began training animals for pet therapy at a local substance abuse facility. While in veterinary school she researched separation anxiety in shelter dogs, was an assistant trainer at an animal shelter, and studied with numerous board-certified veterinary behaviorists.
After veterinary school Dr. C began a rotating small animal internship at SouthPaws Veterinary Referral Center in Springfield, Virginia. While working there she continued her studies in veterinary behavior. She practiced feline-only medicine in Arlington, Virginia and general medicine in Bloomingdale, New Jersey before entering the Behavior Residency Program at Cornell University in 2004. During her residency she researched the behavior of dogs, cats, and horses and treated behavioral problems in a number of different species. Her most cited research involved evaluating the efficacy of canine temperament tests in the shelter system.
Dr. C is board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and a member of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) Speaker’s Bureau and the American Veterinary Medical Association.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1359880797510638091

Online Event – 11/10/21 – Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with Dr. Michael J. Blackwell, DVM, MPH – Maddie’s Fund
2021-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Please join us for an open, informal 60-minute conversation and Q+A with Dr. Michael J. Blackwell, DVM, MPH.
As the Director of the Program for Pet Health Equity, College of Social Work at the University of Tennessee, Dr. Blackwell’s self-professed mission is to improve access to veterinary care, especially for families with limited means. He also chairs the Access to Veterinary Care Coalition.
In this discussion with Maddie’s Fund Executive Leadership Team member Mary Ippoliti-Smith, Dr. Blackwell reflects on growing up in the segregated south and his eye-opening moment when the critical connection between humans and animals became his life calling.
Dr. Blackwell made history as the first veterinarian to be appointed chief of staff for the Office of the Surgeon General. His professional accomplishments, which span private practice, public health, and education, exemplify the vital roles of veterinarians in society.
His numerous awards and recognitions – among them the U.S. Public Health Service Distinguished Service Medal (which is the highest personal honor award) – include Maddie’s Fund’s’ 2020 Avanzino Leadership Award for his outstanding dedication to the human-animal bond.
After the live discussion, continue the conversation with Dr. Blackwell on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://maddies.fund/candidconvodrblackwell
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/DrBlackwellRegister

Webinar - 11/10/21 - Facebook and Network for Good’s Tips for Giving Tuesday Greatness - Network for Good
2021-11-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join us and our friends from Facebook for a session all about making the most of your end of year campaign. In this session we will cover:

Planning for Giving Tuesday and giving season success
Using Facebook and Instagram to build community and raise more than last year
Fresh, fun ideas to stand out in the crowd and take your campaigns to the next level

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/facebook-tips-for-giving-tuesday/

Town Hall - 11/9/21 - People, Pets, and Policies: Towards Community Supported Animal Sheltering - Best Friends
2021-11-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Join us for this town hall to learn new ways to engage your community, keep pets with their families, and increase lifesaving. You’ll hear from a panel of experts covering topics from the People, Pets, and Policies: Towards Community Supported Animal Sheltering manual. This manual is a collaboration between International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) and Best Friends Animal Society that seeks to reconcile the fiscal and logistical realities faced by local governments with the goal of reducing pet euthanasia and expanding opportunities to increase lifesaving and reduce costs.
Learn about the newest trends in community supported animal sheltering to keep dogs and cats in their homes and out of our shelters. Topics covered will include tips on how to work with your city attorney, reckless owner and breed neutral dangerous dog laws, pet inclusive housing ordinances, effective community cat programs, and processes to avoid liability.
Moderator: Ledy VanKavage, senior legislative attorney for Best Friends Animal Society
Panelists:
– Chuck Thompson, executive director and general counsel, International Municipal Lawyers Association
– Ana Schumacher, assistant county attorney, El Paso, TX
– Rebecca Huss, general counsel, Best Friends Animal Society
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/6416355232750/WN_hxPl7lXgR4y_RPVYPQYTZA

Online Seminar - 11/3/21 and 11/9/21 - Sexual Harassment Prevention Education and Training - CVMA (fee applies)
2021-11-09 12:00 - 14:15 | Virtual
Employers with five or more employees must provide sexual harassment and abusive conduct prevention training for all employees by January 1, 2021, and every two years thereafter. New supervisory employees must still be trained within six months of assuming their supervisory position and new non-supervisory employees must be trained within six months of hire. Temporary, seasonal, and other employees hired to work less than six months also require this training within 30 calendar days after the hire date or within 100 hours worked, whichever comes first.
We understand the strain this training requirement might put on staffing, so we offering the webinar on two different dates and times for your convenience.
The first hour of the webinar will be for all employees (supervisors and non-supervisors). There will be a 15-minute break followed by the second hour of the webinar for supervisors only so that they receive a full two hours of training.

Registered attendees may participate in the webinar as an individual or as a group under a single login.
Supervisor registered attendees will receive 2 units of CE credit, and
Non-supervisor registered attendees will receive 1 unit of CE credit.

WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/learning/cvma-ce-programs-2/sexual-harassment-education-training/

Webinar - 11/9/21 - Critical Incident Stress Management for the ACO - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2021-11-09 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Today’s Animal Control Officer will be exposed to a variety of critical incidents in their career. Seeing people and pets in perilous situations can cause significant stress on responding officers. Compassion fatigue is a real threat to your personal and professional health. Finding ways to manage critical incident stress can make a huge difference in your life, as well as those around you. This session will explore critical incident stress management for today’s Animal Control Officer.

Presenter
Based out of Daytona Beach, Florida, Adam Leath is the Director of Volusia County Animal Services. He investigates and responds to situations involving animal victims of natural disasters and animal cruelty cases in Volusia County. Leath was formerly a Regional Director of the Field Investigations and Response Team at the ASPCA where he led one of the largest operations in ASPCA history with the seizure of over 1,000 animals in August of 2016. Leath has responded to multiple dogfighting operations throughout his time at the ASPCA, including the second-largest dogfighting bust in U.S. history in 2013, resulting in the seizure of more than 400 dogs.
Leath holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Tennessee and a Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Forensic Science from the University of Florida. He is a courtesy Assistant Professor for the Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a Director on the Board of Directors for the National Animal Care and Control Association. Leath is a Past President of the International Veterinary Forensic Sciences Association and is a Certified National Animal Cruelty Investigator through the University of Missouri. He has also been certified in Equine Cruelty Investigation through the University of Colorado. Leath has been certified as an expert witness in animal fighting and animal cruelty in the states of Florida and New York.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/critical-incident-stress-management-for-the-aco/

Online Event - 11/9/21 - Open Arms Huddle #10 - Creating Partnerships with Other Animal Welfare Organizations - Maddie's Fund
2021-11-09 10:00 - 10:40 | Virtual
Please join us for 11 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. Each Open Arms Challenge Zoom Huddle will consist of two 10-minute presentations from peers who have implemented that topic at their animal shelter or rescue organization, respectively, followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
Speakers: Spencer Conover, PASCO County and Danielle Giroux of Runaways Rescue
About this huddle: Good things happen when shelter and rescue organizations have open communications with each other. ​​
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduupqjsoGNGtPuk2fatmO_acogXGlPx7

Webinar - 11/9/21 - Use of TSH in the Diagnosis of Feline Thyroid Disease - VETGirl
2021-11-09 09:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
But isn’t a T4 good enough in cats?
In this complimentary VETgirl–Zomedica YouTube LIVE broadcast, Dr. Stefanie M. DeMonaco, MS, DACVIM will explain how the use of serum TSH aids in the diagnosis of feline hyper-and hypothyroidism. Best practices for using currently available TSH assays will be discussed.
NOTE: There is no registration required for this CE opportunity. Simply go to our YouTube Page where the webinar will be held – LIVE! – at the time of the event! NOTE: One week prior to the broadcast, the “Join Now” button shown above will be activated to link directly to the webinar, so you can also access it from this page.
Thanks to sponsorship from Zomedica, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all! Earn RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE!

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.
*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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/november-9-2021-use-of-tsh-in-the-diagnosis-of-feline-thyroid-disease/

Webinar – 11/8/21 – Dental Nerve Blocks (Regional Analgesia) – VDOS (fee applies)
2021-11-08 17:00 - 18:55 | Virtual
Feeling uncomfortable about sticking a needle through oral mucosa near a neurovascular bundle? Don’t worry, here you learn everything you need to know about nerve blocks for your dental and oral surgical patients!
This VDOS webinar will review local and regional anesthesia/analgesia for dental and oral surgical procedures in dogs and cats. Suitable local anesthetics and needed equipment will be discussed. Techniques for commonly performed dental nerve blocks (including maxillary, infraorbital, major palatine, inferior alveolar, and middle mental) will be described step-by-step. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/dental-radiography-and-interpretation-8-00-pm-et-2

Webinar - 11/8/21 - It Takes a Village: Cases. Presented by Dr. Lisa Radosta - PPG (fee applies)
2021-11-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Through a case series, this session will explore how the partnership between veterinary behaviorist, dog training professional and pet parent improves the lives of the dogs they collectively treat.
Learning Objectives:

Learn through case-based learning how dog training professionals, behavior technicians and veterinary behaviorists can work together to provide the best outcome for the patients that we share.
Learn through case-based learning how to approach the topic of medical treatment for a behavior disorder.
Learn through case-based learning what roles the veterinarian, veterinary technician, veterinary behaviorist, and dog training professional play in the outcome of cases.

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC 1, KPA 1
About the Speaker:
Lisa Radosta DVM DACVB graduated from the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. During her residency in behavioral medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, she was presented with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists Resident research award two years in a row.
Dr. Radosta lectures nationally and internationally for veterinarians, their staff and lay people. She has written chapters for a number of textbooks including Handbook of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat, Blackwell’s Five Minute Veterinary Consult, Decoding Your Cat and Canine and Feline and Small Animal Pediatrics and is co-author of From Fearful to Fear Free. She has also published scientific research articles in Journal of Applied Animal Behavior Science and The Veterinary Journal and written review articles for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Compendium, NAVC, Veterinary Team Brief, Clinician’s Brief and AAHA Newstat. She is the section editor for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery and serves on the Fear Free Executive Council and the AAHA Behavior Management Task Force.
She has been interviewed for many publications including Cat Fancy, Dog Fancy, Palm Beach Post, NAVC Clinician’s Brief, Sun Sentinel, WebMD, AAHA trends, Real Simple, Good News for Pets and AAHA News Stat. She has appeared on Lifetime television, Laurie Live, News Channel 25 (West Palm Beach, WPBF), Mitch Wilder’s Amazing Pet Discoveries, Nat Geo Wild, Animal Planet, News Channel 10 (Miami, ABC), and Steve Dale’s Pet Talk.  She also podcasts for VetGirl.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4269499

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-11-08 08:00 - 09:00
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for all shelter personnel, paid and unpaid. If you want to connect with colleagues from the US and Canada about how they’re navigating sheltering in a post COVID world, grab a coffee and start your week out with 300 people who have the same questions, ideas and worries as you.
Have someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/
Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4

Webinar - 11/7/21 - 2020 AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines: The Inside Scoop - VETGirl
2021-11-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
What’s new in the latest AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines?
In this complimentary VETgirl–Merck Animal Health webinar, Ellen Carozza, LVT, Guidelines Task Force Member, reviews the 2020 AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines. Tune in to learn what the changes to the Guidelines are, the latest recommendations on core/non-core vaccines in cats, lifestyle vaccines based on the patient population, and the tools offered to help practices implement the Guidelines and make them stick. Learn how to help your clients with feline vaccine compliance!
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, free to all!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/november-7-2021-2020-aaha-aafp-feline-vaccination-guidelines-the-inside-scoop/

Training - 11/7/21 - CAVMRC Fall Training on Animals in Disasters - CVMA (fee applies)
2021-11-07 08:30 - 17:00 | Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country, 170 Railroad St., Santa Rosa, CA, CA, 95401, United States
With over 2,500 volunteers, the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (CAVMRC) provides emergency veterinary medical care to animals in disasters. As part of the CAVMRC’s mission to train and credential veterinary professionals to support animal and public health during a disaster, the CAVMRC is offering low-cost, continuing education for veterinarians, RVTs, and veterinary assistants.
By registering for this course, you are also registering to become a volunteer member of the CAVMRC, if you are not already a current member. CAVMRC membership is free and participation is strictly voluntary. This course is only available to CAVMRC members.
Health and Safety Protocols
The CVMA is closely monitoring the current developments of COVID-19. At this time, the CVMA will require all in-person attendees to wear masks indoors during the seminar unless actively eating or drinking. Local, state, and federal guidelines are constantly in flux, so this requirement may change as we get closer to the seminar. Also, we require all in-person attendees to be fully vaccinated prior to attending the event for their safety and the safety of others.
The CVMA will provide additional information to all registrants the week before the seminar begins. We will also provide updates on cvma.net with any new information that may affect participation in this seminar. Social distancing efforts are in place. All meeting rooms will be set up to properly accommodate distancing, which means that space is limited.
Additional hygiene and cleaning protocols will be in place, including hand sanitizer stations in the meeting rooms and throughout the hotel and the frequent cleaning of high touch-point areas throughout the day and each evening.
Course Topics
Animals in Disasters – Common Medical Conditions (7.5 CEUs)
This course provides detailed information on emergency/critical care topics that can benefit you in everyday practice as well as during a disaster response. Course instructors are Drs Jamie Peyton, Jeannine Berger, Shari O’Neill, and Grant Miller.
Course topics:

Burn Assessment, Care, and Pain Management
Smoke Inhalation
Managing Canine Stress in Emergency Shelters
Managing Feline Stress in Emergency Shelters
Critical Control Points in Emergency Shelters
Deployment in the CAVMRC

CEUs
Maximum of 7.5 CEUs. The CVMA is a statutorily-approved California CE provider.
Date/Time
Sunday, November 7, 2021
Registration: 7:45 AM – 8:30 PM
Class: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue
Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country
170 Railroad St
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/resources/disaster-response-program-2/california-veterinary-medical-reserve-corps-cavmrc/cavmrc-disaster-response-preparedness-fall-training-course/cavmrc-disaster-response-preparedness-fall-training-course/

Webinar – 11/6/21 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2021-11-06 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/371869539840762125

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-11-05 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/3s2SYgi
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
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.
Have someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/
MEETING LINK: https://bit.ly/3s2SYgi

Online Conference - 11/4/21 to 11/5/21 - Canadian Violence Link Conference - Humane Canada (fee applies)
2021-11-05 06:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Animal abuse often occurs before or alongside the abuse of people. This is known as the Violence Link. In a social system that is over taxed and underfunded, the sector marginalizes animal welfare even though evidence shows there is greater benefit in acting holistically, thereby providing better support for victims and reducing the vulnerability of animals and people.
The Canadian Violence Link Conference is an innovative, ground-breaking event that examines the link between interpersonal abuse and animal abuse, looking at the vulnerabilities in both populations and how they intersect. This biennial conference brings together criminal justice system stakeholders that work to prevent and address violence against people or animals for cross-sectoral training on how to collaborate and stop the cycle of violence.

What to Expect
The National Violence Link Conference is an opportunity for stakeholders whose work intersects the Violence Link to gather, learn and network. You will have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Violence Link and learn about the latest trends and intervention strategies designed to end the cycle of violence. This two-day conference will feature interactive, engaging sessions where you can network with professionals in your region, learn how to break down silos and build important relationships that will assist you in your day to day work.

Learning and Networking Opportunities

Skills to examine the correlation between human vulnerability and animal vulnerability
An understanding of the root causes of animal abuse and its connection to interpersonal and societal violence
An ability to identify the indicators of interpersonal violence and the steps to responding
An ability to identify the indicators of animal abuse and the steps to investigation and prosecution of these crimes
The opportunity to create new networks and relationship that will enhance your work toward ending violence
The opportunity to explore community-level partnerships and collaborations

WEBSITE LINK: https://humanecanada.swoogo.com/cjsr/1253225

Zoom Meeting - 11/4/21 - November Community Session for Members - BlackDVM Network
2021-11-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
BlackDVM Network Community Sessions give our members the chance to meet each other and share experiences. Come hang with us! We want to get to know you. Community sessions are like Happy Hours just for our members. We’ll discuss any and everything and hopefully learn a ton about each other every time.

BlackDVM Network is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Webinar - 11/4/21 - The Hidden Life of Behavior Chains: Breaking, Repairing, and Maintaining Behavior Sequences - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-11-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Behavior chains are wonderfully simple–just use cues to reinforce cued behaviors–yet it’s so easy to get drawn into complexities. Especially when things start to go wrong, we can get caught up in superstitions or wishful thinking (“If we just keep doing it, he’ll start to get it right! Any moment now!”).
Let’s talk about the care and feeding of behavior chains, how to maintain them reliably and how to repair them efficiently when something goes wrong. We’ll even discuss when we might want to break them, and of course how to build strong chains when we want to keep them.
By the end of this session, you will know how to identify the broken link in a chain (which may not be the one which looks broken), how to keep chains reliable, and how to test your chain before you assemble it.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 11/4/21 - Overcoming Legal Barriers About Community Cats: Live Q&A - HASS
2021-11-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
The laws surrounding community cats are ending their lives. Legal language and obstacles around community cats creates barriers to keep kitties alive and thriving. In this interactive webinar, Monica Frenden-Tarant, Maddie’s® Director of Feline Lifesaving at American Pets Alive! and Richard Angelo, Jr., Esq., Legislative Attorney for Best Friends Animal Society, will work through the legal barriers to community cat programming. Our cat friends always have tons of questions, and Monica and Richard cannot wait to answer them for you! Join this lively discussion on November 4 at 5pm CT and walk away with the know-how to work within your community laws to create community cat programming.
Submit your questions in advance to webinars@americanpetsalive.org.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/9416343083878/WN__Z1M9ZK6Tn2BfoLm-GKDEw
