Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 11/5/22 - Play Is Magic! with Trish McMillan - Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)
2022-11-05 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Humans can sometimes come off as untrustworthy of dogs. People may lure dogs in close with a treat and then suddenly reach toward or grab them. In shelters, people walk by, stare at the dogs, and then continue walking by. But dogs? Dogs don’t lie to their dog friends. If you’re out in the play yard and your new best dog friend tells you the humans are OK, you might just believe them. And if humans approaching the front of your kennel means you’re about to go to playgroup or on a group walk, you may start thinking humans are OK too. Learn the many ways dogs can help other dogs, in and outside of the shelter environment. In this webinar, you will learn about social learning, dog play dynamics, and how to manage playgroups in shelters.
These webinars are suitable for veterinary professionals, animal trainers, animal behaviorists, shelter and rescue staff and volunteers, and anyone with an interest in evidence-based behavior intervention.
Here is the list of webinar dates, topics, and times:

October 1, 2022: Behavior Assessments for Shelter Dogs, 11am to 12:30pm EST
November 5, 2022: Play is Magic!, 11am to 12:30pm EST
December 3, 2022: Conversation-Based Adoptions, 11am to 12:30pm EST

This is an online event. The Zoom link will be emailed a few days before the event.
“Doors” open at 10:30am EDT, each day. Feel free to log in and wait in our “waiting room” via Zoom.
These webinars will be recorded. Anyone who purchases a Single Webinar or Webinar Package will receive a recording(s) within 2 weeks after the event date(s). You can view the webinar even if you cannot join us on the event date. These webinars will not be available for purchase after the series is complete.
Cancellation policy: No refunds
CEUs will be granted to those who purchase a ticket for the Live Webinar, even if they cannot join us on the date of the event. CEUs will not be made available to those who purchase the recording after the event date.
CEUs granted:

CPDT – 1.5 per webinar
IAABC -1.5 per webinar
KPA – 1.5 per webinar
PPAB – 1.5 per webinar

Registration:

Single Webinar: $45 per webinar (purchase the ticket before the event date)
Three-Part Webinar Package: $99 total (If you missed one of the parts as a live event, you will receive a link to the recording(s) as long as you purchase a ticket for the three-part package.)
Shelter/Rescue Discount 3-Part Webinar Package: $79 total ( This package is for the shelter/rescue community. If you missed one of the parts as a live event, you will receive a link to the recording(s) as long as you purchase a ticket for the three-part package.)

When purchasing a ticket, you will have the choice of choosing a single webinar by date or the 3-part package. Please make sure to refer back to this description when choosing the webinar topic you are interested in if you do not want to purchase the 3-part package. The tickets are listed by date and NOT by topic.
About Trish McMillan:
Trish McMillan holds a master of science degree in animal behavior and is a certified professional dog trainer. She worked for the ASPCA for nearly eight years, first as director of animal behavior at their NYC shelter, and then with the field team, helping assess and rehabilitate dogs from cruelty cases, dogfighting, and hoarding situations.
Trish owns McMillan Animal Behavior in North Carolina, where she lives in a tiny house on her farm, Pibble Hill. Trish currently shares her life with 25 animals of five species.
Trish’s professional work includes training and behavior modification work with dogs, cats, and horses. She speaks and consults nationally and internationally on animal sheltering issues, dog, cat, and horse behavior, dog aggression, and defensive handling. She also runs a popular online shelter dog behavior mentorship and other courses through the Shelter Behavior Hub, and is one of the founders of the behavioral euthanasia grief support group, “Losing Lulu.”
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trish-mcmillan-webinars-shelter-behavior-assessment-play-adoption-tickets-415410232187

Webinar - 11/3/22 - The Elemental Questions with Suzanne Clothier - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-11-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
How the dog responds to life is highly individual, blending temperament with personality and history — and of course, the environment and others around him. Understanding the dog within the context of this complex blend of information helps handlers work to modify and adapt their handling and goals for enhanced relationships and better performance.
Whatever your training goals or sport, the Elemental Questions™ help you truly “see the dog” and provide the detailed information about each animal as he is. This is where truly humane training is grounded: in detailed knowledge about the individual dog.
Suzanne’s simple but powerful Elemental Questions are:

Hello? Looks at the dog’s social interactions
Who are you? Asks about how the dog perceives and responds to his world
How is this for you? Asks about the immediate situation and the dog’s mental, physical & emotional balance
Can you…? Looks at the dog’s physical abilities & limitations
May I…? Seeks ways to gain the dog’s cooperation and permission
Can we…? Balancing the dog/handler team’s abilities and limitations against goals

For each dog, the answers to these questions provide a wealth of information to those interested in helping that dog be all that he can be.
Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing to avoid duplicate purchases.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 11/3/22 - Learning How to Have Courageous Conversations - Best Friends
2022-11-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Working in animal welfare is rewarding, but it can also be emotionally taxing, filled with endless highs and lows. Most of us are pretty good at learning the practical and professional skills needed to work in this field and deal with its challenges. Many of us, however, continue to struggle with incorporating those harder-to-define but equally important skills that help us acknowledge and work through our emotions in healthy ways. This session will highlight the concept of courageous conversations with the goal of providing animal welfare staff and volunteers with the tools they need to navigate an emotionally complex working environment.
This webinar is part of the Fall 2022 Webinar Series. Each webinar is pre-recorded and registering by October 12 gets you first access delivered directly to your inbox on the webinar date. Register for all five webinars or choose only the ones relevant to you.
Presenter: Laura Maloney – Principal, Adisa
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/education/2022-fall-webinar-series-registration

Webinar - 11/3/22 - Maddie's Insights: Emergency Fostering During the Pandemic - Takeaways for a post-pandemic world - Maddie's Fund
2022-11-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Maddie’s Insights are monthly webcasts with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people.
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization deemed the coronavirus outbreak a worldwide pandemic, and subsequently a nationwide emergency was declared in the United States. During this time, media outlets reported increased interest in foster caregiving and adoption of shelter pets. In this talk, Dr. Gunter will describe her research team’s examination of canine foster caregiving at 19 US animal shelters during the first four months of the COVID-19 pandemic and what they learned about shelters’ utilization of foster caregiving, the foster caregivers and their relationships to the shelter, and how monetary resources influenced foster caregiving and dog outcomes. Specifically, Dr. Gunter will discuss key takeaways for foster recruitment, trial adoption programs, caregiving practices, and behavioral support that can be utilized in our post-pandemic world.
After the webcast, join us on Maddie’s Pet Forum to continue the discussion, ask questions and exchange ideas: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastFoster
This webinar will be recorded and 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.
Register here: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g6N2KwBmSsOiXf07ht1sTQ
Presenter
Dr. Lisa Gunter, Assistant Professor, Coastal Carolina University
Lisa Gunter, PhD, CBCC-KA is an Assistant Professor at Coastal Carolina University in the Department of Psychology. Before beginning her graduate studies, she worked for nearly a decade with dogs in animal shelters and with pet dogs and their owners. The goal of Lisa’s research is to better the lives of companion animals and their owners. To this aim, she has investigated the breed labeling of shelter dogs, their breed heritage, shelter housing and social interactions, temporary and long-term fostering, short-term outings, behavioral indicators of welfare, post-adoption interventions focused on owner retention – and more recently, fostering during the pandemic and safety net programs to help keep people and their pets together. Under the mentorship of Clive Wynne, Lisa earned her Master’s in 2015, and her PhD in 2018 as a graduate student in the behavioral neuroscience and comparative psychology program at Arizona State University.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g6N2KwBmSsOiXf07ht1sTQ

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-11-03 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-10-27 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-10-20 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

Online Seminar - 11/2/22 and 11/9/22 - Sexual Harassment Prevention Education and Training - CVMA (fee applies)
2022-11-02 17:00 - 19:15 | Virtual
CVMA Online Seminars are convenient interactive presentations offering CEUs held in real-time. This learning platform allows you to participate from anywhere with internet access – from your practice, your home, or anywhere you have an internet connection. Attending is as easy as a few mouse clicks. You will only need internet access and either computer audio, a headset, or a telephone.
This seminar is open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary hospital staff, and veterinary students only.
Webinar is live and interactive. Webinar will not be recorded for viewing at a later date.
Course Description
California law requires employers with five or more employees must provide Sexual Harassment Prevention Education and Training for all employees every two years. 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. Additionally, temporary, seasonal, and other employees hired to work less than six months require this training within 30 calendar days after the hire date or within 100 hours worked, whichever comes first.
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 can 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 CEUs.
Non-supervisor registered attendees will receive 1 CEU.
Training renewal example: If you trained staff in 2019, they were due for a refresher training by January 1, 2022.
Date and Time
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (non-supervisor) 5:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (supervisor)
Registration closes October 26, 2022
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (non-supervisor) 12:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (supervisor)
Registration closes November 2, 2022
WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/continuing-education/upcoming-ce/cvma-sexual-harassment-training-november-2-9-2022/cvma-online-seminar-sexual-harassment-prevention-education-and-training-information/

Webinar - 11/2/22 - Traumatismo Encefalocraneano (Traumatic Brain Injury) - VETGirl
2022-11-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Do YOU get a headache from head trauma?
En este webinar libre de costo, de 1-hora de VETgirl Español, la Dra. Mariana A. Pardo, BVSc, MV, DACVECC nos hablará sobre la fisiopatología del traumatismo encefalocraneano y los efectos de las injuria secundaria. Se discutirá el proceso del reflejo de Cushing y la importancia de la presión de perfusión cerebral. El manejo de estos casos, incluyendo el tratamiento, soporte vital y pronóstico se discutirán en detalle.
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl Spanish webinar, Dr. Mariana A. Pardo, BVSc, MV, DACVECC reviews the pathophysiology of primary and secondary brain injury. Tune in to learn how to recognize the signs of increased intracranial pressure and the pathophysiology of the Cushing’s reflex. Physical exam findings and the use of the modified Glasgow Coma Score will also be reviewed, along with diagnostics and various treatment options.
*NOTE: This webinar will only be available in Spanish.
Thanks to sponsorship from Congreso Veterinario de León, this webinar is FREE to all!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/november-2-2022-traumatismo-encefalocraneano-traumatic-brain-injury/

Webinar - 11/2/22 - Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: Pathway Planning: Get on Track to Save More Lives! - ASPCApro
2022-11-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
One of the most critical, yet often overlooked, steps in the shelter intake process is pathway planning. Pathway planning from day 1 (or before!) can help ensure that animals in your care have a humane, enriched, and efficient stay in the shelter.
During this webinar, we’ll share tips you can use throughout an animal’s stay to keep them cruising along their path (or help them take an appropriate detour), including population rounds, pre-selection, foster-to-adopt, and other lifesaving programs.
Takeaways

Understand how pathway planning can decrease length-of-stay and help you maintain your capacity for care
Identify potential pathway roadblocks and solutions to break through
Learn tools to help keep the flow of animals moving

Suited For
Animal welfare leaders and staff working in the Northern Tier (Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin), but all are welcome.
Credits
The ASPCA is an approved provider of content, which enhances professional competence and aligns with the 5 domains of the CAWA Exam specification.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/northern-tier-shelter-initiative-zoomies-pathway-planning-get-track-save-more

Webinar - 11/2/22 - Decisions, Decisions: Using Data to Evaluate Programs & Identify Opportunities - The AAWA
2022-11-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Quality data are solid building blocks for decision-making. Participants of this session will learn:

The key data and calculations used to measure success
How to identify opportunities and evaluate program effectiveness

Stephanie Filer from Shelters Animal Count will explore how data is collected, analyzed, and used in the industry, with real case studies by shelter leaders who have used simple and complex metrics to aide in their decision-making.
Presented by Stephanie Filer, Shelter Animals Count
This live and recorded program is approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit and pending approval for NACA CE.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/11-02-22

Webinar - 11/1/22 - Online Reputation Management for Animal Shelters - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-11-01 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
This live presentation is designed specifically for animal shelter representatives who utilize social media and want to learn more about how to manage your online reputation.
Posting compelling content to social networking platforms can be utilized to increase online reputation, receive community support to increase staff morale, while increasing visibility to possibly decrease the animal length of stay/increasing adoptions and so much more!
During this webinar, we’ll discuss the following topics:

Social Media Marketing Psychology
The importance of developing an Online Communication Plan, including examples of standardized responses
Building your brand including fonts, colors, and keywords
The value of posting with a purpose and posting consistently and how to schedule posts using platforms or a calendar
Using social listening techniques to increase familiarity
Importance of creating and using sharable graphics
Managing online reputation crisis with examples of successful results

Afterward, stick around for a Q&A discussion to possibly help answer questions you may have by sharing through our experiences.
Presenter:
Angelina Martin is the owner of Online Media Solutions, a media agency that helps provide social media solutions through education, training via onsite & remote assistance, and educational webinars for animal shelters. Angelina has previously worked as the finance manager/director for nonprofit organizations such as the Animal Legal Defense Fund.
Angelina created her first Facebook page in 2012 to help a special-needs dog get adopted, and left her career in finance to follow her heart through saving & improving the lives of animals through online marketing. Having a background in numbers has helped her develop innovative, successful social media strategies specifically for animal care & control organizations with highly successful results increasing visibility & reach to improve online reputations through social networking platforms.
In 2016, Angelina was awarded the first social media contract for Sonoma County Animal Care & Control increasing their Facebook page likes from 4K to 25K, engagement rate from 500 to 150K (average), 2.2M during disaster-related events, and contributed to increasing live animal release rate from 82% to 91%, saving thousands of animals lives. From 2016 through 2020 Sonoma County went through 4 major disaster related events. After working through so many disasters and emergencies, while being mentored by an experienced operations manager, she also successfully researched, designed, and implemented a successful disaster preparedness plan for the online community and their companion animals.
Angelina has also created educational webinars to help other animal shelters and animal response teams become more prepared for future events. She was recently asked to speak at the annual CalAnimal Conference to talk about Building your Brand Online, including how to use social media during emergencies to promote animal reunification and to increase donations.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/online-reputation-management-for-animal-shelters/

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2022-10-31 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Who Should Join?
Executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Win Ca$h for Attending!
Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.
Register Today
Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with.
All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

Hybrid Conference - 10/27/22 to 10/30/22 - 2022 Annual Conference - AAFP (fee applies)
2022-10-30 03:45 - 12:30, 2022-10-29 03:00 - 19:30, 2022-10-28 03:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-27 04:45 - 16:00
The 2022 AAFP Conference will be a hybrid event, which means it will be both in-person and virtual. The in-person portion of the meeting will take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The AAFP is excited to announce this year’s annual conference theme, Enriching Feline Care & the Veterinary Experience. When we think about being Cat Friendly, we often think of handling and interactions with cats, however much of Cat Friendly is about elevating the standard of medical and surgical care that cats receive. While the conference will cover aspects of the environment, interactions, techniques, and educating caregivers, it will also cover many medical topics. This enables even the most experienced participant to stay current and up-to-date on feline medicine topics. No matter what your role in the practice or your level of experience with cats, this will be a conference that allows everyone to increase their feline knowledge in order to continue to elevate the standard of care for cats.
WEBSITE LINK: https://catvets.com/education/conference/2022/registration

Seminar - 10/29/22 - 2022 Fall Symposium - UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (fee applies)
2022-10-29 08:00 - 16:45 | Virtual
We hope you will join us in person, on-site at the UCD Veterinary Campus for our 2022 Fall Symposium. For those of you that can’t join us in person, we do offer an interactive webinar option.
This year we have three tracks available for veterinarians and veterinary professionals. We have four speakers providing their specialty highlights for our “Year in Review” sessions. Each speaker will discuss the clinical relevance of select manuscripts from the past year and how this impacts our daily practice.
We have discounted onsite and webinar prices for our veterinary technicians and a track dedicated to provide CE credit tailored for the RVT/veterinary assistant. We have lectures and discussions detailing proper set up of the anesthesia machine, troubleshooting tips, and how to properly use a ventilator. We are happy to finally offer an onsite laboratory to obtain hands-on experience with the equipment discussed in lecture at NO extra charge for those attending in-person. Space is limited for the laboratory, so register early.
CE Credit: Up to 8 hours (pending approval)
Location: Hybrid: On-site and Live Webinar
WEBSITE LINK: https://ce.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/symposia-article/2022-fall-symposium

Online Event - 10/27/22 - The Realities of being a Veterinary Technician in 2022 - The Bridge Club
2022-10-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this conversation, we let the veterinary technicians share the state of the profession today, the opportunities for growth and a real, real solution to manage workflow and value of the technician that can be implemented today! Special thank you to Idexx for bring this powerful conversation forward.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/the-realities-of-being-a-veterinary-technician-in-2022

Webinar - 10/27/22 - Cancer ABCs: Aspirates, Biopsies, Cytology - VETGirl
2022-10-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Frustrated by aspirates, non-diagnostic samples, and best practices for skin masses?
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Blue Buffalo webinar, Dr. Sue Ettinger, DACVIM (Oncology) will review the importance of early diagnosis of skin masses and new guidelines for when to diagnose lumps and bumps in our patients. Tune in for a practical approach to cancer cytology for the general practitioner, including how to improve your in-house cytology skills of determining the tissue of origin and whether the mass is benign or malignant!
Thanks to sponsorship from Blue Buffalo, this webinar is FREE to all!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! 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/october-27-2022-cancer-abcs-aspirates-biopsies-cytology/

Webinar - 10/27/22 - Disease Transmission and Prevention - Best Friends
2022-10-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Disease prevention in the shelter setting is vital to lifesaving, and infectious disease does not have to be inevitable in animal shelters. In this webinar, you’ll learn the basics of infectious disease, like how diseases spread between animals and how to manage shelter populations to prevent disease. We’ll also cover strategies to reduce and prevent infectious disease including vaccination guidelines, sanitation protocols, and biosecurity recommendations. A brief overview of specific diseases of most concern in the shelter setting will be given (feline upper respiratory disease, canine infectious respiratory disease, ringworm, canine parvovirus, feline panleukopenia, and canine distemper).
This webinar is part of the Fall 2022 Webinar Series. Each webinar is pre-recorded and registering by October 12 gets you first access delivered directly to your inbox on the webinar date. Register for all five webinars or choose only the ones relevant to you.
Presenter: Dr. Erin Katribe, DVM, MS – Medical Director, Best Friends Animal Society
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/education/2022-fall-webinar-series-registration

Online Event – 10/27/22 – Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with Geraldine D’Silva - Maddie's Fund
2022-10-27 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Growing up in India, Geraldine developed a deep understanding of equality and the human / animal bond. From an early age, she’d care for stray dogs in her neighborhood – feeding them and taking them to a local shelter. Later, that compassion expanded using her degree in Sociology which took her to remote villages to study the caste system and women’s empowerment, and then volunteering with those experiencing homelessness. An M.B.A. from the Edinburgh Business School gave her even greater skills, but as a foreigner both in Scotland and then in the U.S., finding meaningful work was a serious challenge. Join us to hear about her journey across the globe and what inspired her to be courageous in the face of adversity.
Maddie’s Fund Executive Leadership Team member Mary Ippoliti-Smith hosts the discussion and Q+A. Afterwards, continue the conversation with Geraldine on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://maddies.fund/candidconvoGeraldineDSilva
The program will be recorded and made available on Maddie’s University for continuing education credit for both CAWA and NACA.

With work experience in three continents and over 10 years of operational leadership, Geraldine has a passion for building innovative community programs and strategic partnerships to bridge the gap between human and animal well-being, to increase access to care. She led a small non-profit through a merger & acquisition with one of the largest animal welfare organizations in the US, and over 8 years strategically helped integrate the services throughout the 140-year-old animal shelter, enabling it to pivot to the new community-centered model that is now unfolding. Brought up in India, she did her B.A. in Sociology which took her to remote villages to study the caste system and women’s empowerment. She has an M.B.A. from the Edinburgh Business School in Scotland and a background in research consultancy, advertising and branding.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/REGISTERCandidConvoGeraldineDSilva

Webinar - 10/27/22 - Find Success Working with Elected Officials - CalAnimals
2022-10-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
With 23% of the Senate and 36% of the Assembly brand new (due to redistricting) or open races (no incumbents), there has never been a better time to familiarize yourselves with the ins and outs of developing and employing relationships with elected officials. Whether you are a municipal shelter, private non-profit with government contracts, or non-profit supporting animals in your community – decisions by policy makers impact your operations. Join Julianna Tetlow, Director of Government Relations for San Diego Humane Society, to learn how to develop relationships with elected officials, successfully engage in public policy, and position your organization as the thought leader and go-to resource for decision makers on all things animal welfare.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zRfUOgBjQjmv2Xi0LOaxwA

Webinar - 10/25/22 - YouTube Live: Drippy Dogs: Update on Urinary Incontinence - VETGirl
2022-10-25 17:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Clients buying stock in pee pads?
In this complimentary, 30-minute, VETgirl–Merck Animal Health YouTube LIVE webinar, Dr. Julie Byron, MS, DACVIM reviews the diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence in female dogs. Tune in to learn what diagnostics are needed as well as medical and surgical therapies you can use to treat your drippy dogs!
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!
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all! Earn RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-25-2022-youtube-live-drippy-dogs-update-on-urinary-incontinence/

Webinar - 10/24/22 - “I’m out of Control!” Helping the Over-Aroused Animal - PPG (fee applies)
2022-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Many of the behavior issues we see in pets – including biting – can relate to over-arousal. So how do we help the over-aroused animal? Whether you are faced with reactive, aggressive, or fearful behavior, addressing over-arousal can be the key to improving behavior and keeping pets in their homes. In this presentation, Irith will give you tips for identifying over-arousal and share practical tools to help you deal with over-arousal issues in pet animals.
This was previously aired at Geek Week 2021
Learning Objectives:

Better understand arousal and its effects.
Be able to determine when “problem” behaviors relate to over-arousal.
Learn training games that can help pets learn to manage their arousal levels.

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
About the Presenter
Irith Bloom has loved animals for as long as she can remember. She grew up with dogs, gerbils, and a pet snake (who was housed far from the gerbils) and was fascinated by horses. After years of (unsuccessfully) begging her parents to let her ride, she took matters into her own hands and won a horse in an essay contest. Irith’s parents were too busy to train the animals, so Irith became good at teaching useful (from the human point of view) skills to non-human animals.
A self-admitted geek, Irith has spent a great deal of time studying the science of behavior. She is fortunate enough to be invited regularly to give presentations on a variety of animal- and learning-related topics. Her writing on these topics has also been published both online and in print.
Irith is faculty at Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior and dogbiz’s Dog Walking Academy. She is also a CPDT-KSA, a CBCC-KA, a CDBC, a CSAT, a KPA CTP, a VSPDT, and a CBATI, as well as being certified in TAGteach, a positive-reinforcement method for teaching humans.
Irith is a member of the board of directors of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), on the advisory board for Daily Paws, chair emeritus of the Education Committee of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), and a former member of the APDT Legislative Task Force. She also volunteers for National English Shepherd Rescue.
Irith has a BA in biology from the University of Pennsylvania and lives in Los Angeles, California. Her company, The Sophisticated Dog, LLC, offers online training and behavior services to clients worldwide as well as limited in-person services for clients in her local area. Irith also offers consulting services for fellow pet professionals.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4987027

Online Event - 10/20/22 - New Advancements in Therapeutic Nutrition: Dermatology and Renal Diets - The Bridge Club
2022-10-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this conversation we will dive into the newest advancements in dermatology and renal diets. We will shift from the one-size fits all to a very tailored nutritional approach for our companion animals including using current diagnostics to guide nutritional recommendations.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/new-advancements-in-therapeutic-nutrition-dermatology-and-renal-diets-1

Webinar - 10/20/22 - The ABCs of Marketing Strategy in Animal Welfare - Best Friends
2022-10-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Developing and implementing a marketing strategy is an essential part of any organization’s success, but creating a thoughtful, cohesive marketing plan often eludes nonprofits. While strategic planning can feel overwhelming, there are some very simple techniques and tips you can use to map out an effective plan and create some marketing magic. In this session, we’ll discuss how to identify your organization’s marketing assets and how to incorporate your board and volunteers into marketing efforts. Plus, we’ll walk through some exercises to help you focus your time, ideas and budget to increase engagement and donations.
This webinar is part of the Fall 2022 Webinar Series. Each webinar is pre-recorded and registering by October 12 gets you first access delivered directly to your inbox on the webinar date. Register for all five webinars or choose only the ones relevant to you.
Presenter: Nicole Krug – Founder & Digital Marketing Strategist, Social Light
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/education/2022-fall-webinar-series-registration

Webinar - 10/20/22 - Managing a Large Scale Kitten Program in a Small to Mid-Sized Municipal Shelter - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-10-20 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
During this webinar, we’ll discuss how to maximize resources and build an army of support to save the most fragile lives in shelters today. We will discuss program creation, sharing resources, and mobilizing and incentivizing fosters.
This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings.
The Best Friends Network is comprised of thousands of public and private shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter organizations and other animal welfare organizations in all 50 states. We are a coalition committed to saving the lives of dogs and cats through collaboration, information-sharing and implementation of proven lifesaving strategies. Our partners support each other and inspire their own communities to increase lifesaving across the country. Visit network.bestfriends.org for more information and resources.
Presenters
Marnie Russ is the Program Administrator for the National Kitten College at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington in Arlington, VA. The first kitten nursery of its kind, Arlington went from saving 92 kittens a year in 2016 to 1385 kittens in 2019 all while maintaining a 93% live release rate. The Nursery saved almost 1500 kittens in 2020.
Marnie has been fostering neonatal kittens for over two decades, specializing in critical-care neonates and high-risk nursing/expectant queens. Marnie is a recognized expert on caring for at-risk kittens. She is co-founder of the National Kitten Coalition and speaks nationally on the subject of at-risk neo-natal kittens. Her advice and expertise is sought from shelters and rescues across the country.
Marnie is a seasoned animal advocate who has previously worked for the ASPCA traveling across the country working with shelters as well as state and local governments to advance animal-welfare policy.
Marnie sits on multiple Boards for spay/neuter organizations throughout the county including Fox Hollow Animal Project in Montana and Caring Hands Animal Support and Education – International Advocacy. She annually travels to third-world countries assisting in international spay/neuter projects to help impact the lives of street animals in underserved areas.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/managing-a-large-scale-kitten-program-in-a-small-to-mid-sized-municipal-shelter/

Webinar - 10/19/22 - How Veterinary Technicians Can Advocate for their Utilization - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-10-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
SHOW them what you bring to the table!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Amy Johnson, BS, LVT, RLATG, CVJ reviews how veterinary technicians can take the steps in advocating for their own utilization. Tune in to learn ways to educate and sway those resistant to listen to what you have to offer!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-19-2022-how-veterinary-technicians-can-advocate-for-their-utilization/
