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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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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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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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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
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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:20231221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231221T110000
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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
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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240111
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T113000
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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
DTSTAMP:20260403T135743
CREATED:20231211T202453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T202453Z
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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:20260403T135743
CREATED:20240102T202230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T202230Z
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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:20260403T135743
CREATED:20231222T194208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T194208Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135743
CREATED:20231218T201546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T201546Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/16/24 - Playgroups: The Why\, the What\, and the How - Dogs Playing for Life
DESCRIPTION:Learn about all the ways in which DPFL Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the country! This webinar (formerly offered in three parts) will cover the Why\, the What\, and the How of playgroups. \nAttendees will be introduced to dynamic video examples and impactful data and experiences from some of the over 350 shelters who have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play! \nThis is a 3-hour presentation with Q&A at intervals throughout. This webinar will not be recorded. \nThis course has been pre-approved for 3 continuing education unit (CEU) credits for Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and by the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ie4fO2XQQcmgY_2MQnbwnA#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-16-24-playgroups-the-why-the-what-and-the-how-dogs-playing-for-life/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135743
CREATED:20240108T183300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T180708Z
UID:10004899-1705406400-1705410000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 1st Tuesdays - All Call - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:The All Call is a twice-monthly\, California community call for animal well-being professionals. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community\, programs that keep pets with their people\, industry trends\, research studies\, as well as the hard stuff\, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations\, storytelling\, open discussion\, and Q&A time. \nThe All Call is hosted by the California for All Animals team\, Nadia Oseguera-Ramón\, Ivy Ruiz\, and Allison Cardona.  You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. Find past call resources and recordings\, including the recent Multicultural Engagement Community of Practice series\, at the Cal for All Animals website. \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-1st-and-3rd-tuesdays-all-call-california-for-all-animals/2024-01-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135743
CREATED:20231213T002929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T191142Z
UID:10004862-1705485600-1705491000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar – 1/17/24 – Level Up Your Cat Housing: Game-Changing Upgrades Are Within Reach – Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Register Now!\n \nDiscover innovative\, proven strategies to transform your feline housing and get cats purring! With this webinar\, you’ll be prepared to level up your shelter’s housing even with limited resources. UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program veterinarians Dr. Becky Stuntebeck and Dr. Denae Wagner will unveil tips and tactics for creating environments that work better for cats and for your team. From DIY cozy nooks to interactive play zones and portals\, you’ll learn the how-tos of housing that puts cats at ease\, supports animal health and staff safety\, and encourages adoptions. You’ll also discover keys to supercharging cat care and overall welfare regardless of housing. \nDon’t wait – get all the info you need to get ahead while cat population numbers are lower. Register today and revolutionize cat housing and care in your shelter! \nYou‘ll learn: \n\nHow to improve your cat housing\nSetup & strategies that meet cat\, staff\, & shelter needs\nDouble-compartment housing benefits for cats & staff\n\nTo invite others\, download\, print\, share\, and post the flyer at your shelter. \n\nRegister Now!\n \n\n Click the image to download the flyer\, then print\, share\, and post it at your shelter to invite other staff members\n\n \nTo register\, scan this code with your phone’s camera. \nThis webinar is brought to you by the Maddie’sⓇ Million Pet Challenge Learniverse at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program.
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/level-up-your-cat-housing-game-changing-upgrades-are-within-reach-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135743
CREATED:20231211T210200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T200835Z
UID:10004870-1705485600-1705494600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 1/17/24 and 1/18/24 - Discovering a New Path: Positive Training for Aggressive & Reactive Dogs! - Puppyworks (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Exclusive Online Event Featuring Annie Phenix\, Sarah Fisher & Dr. Laura Donaldson!  \n5.5 CEUs – January 17 & 18\, 2024 – 10 AM PST\, 11 AM Mountain\,  12 PM Central & 1 PM EST \n\nOr watch onDemand anytime\, anywhere after the live session! \n\n\nWhen traditional methods fail in addressing aggressive or reactive behavior in dogs\, what’s the next step? Walking away from clients or suggesting drastic measures like euthanasia or punitive measures? Join us in this groundbreaking webinar where we explore a new innovative approach—strictly positive training—for handling aggressive and reactive dogs.\nWe delve into understanding the root causes behind these behaviors. We’ll shine a light on the physical and emotional trauma that often underlies aggression\, unraveling the triggers that lead to reactive responses. Our focus lies in empowering dogs to choose non-aggressive reactions through a compassionate training approach.\nThis webinar is designed to equip trainers with insights into causation\, enabling a shift towards effective solutions rooted in positive reinforcement. Join us as we explore this transformative method\, aiming to create a safer and happier environment for both dogs and their human companions.\nFor a better understanding of reactivity we must include creating deep safety dogs and have a nonviolent approach that allows for social processing in the dog in a way that addresses canine trauma and teaches dogs how to self-calm.\nA new\, strictly positive approach to managing aggressive & reactive dogs delving deep into often overlooked issues ranging from trauma\, stress factors\, nervous system and phobias – based on Annie Phenix groundbreaking book.\nDiscussing the shift  in the training industry that elevates the welfare of the dog before formal training takes place.\nAnnie Phenix will provide an In-depth look at body language\, phobias and their effect on reactivity via:\n\nA crash course in FREE-WORK by Sarah Fisher\, the non-intrusive approach teaching keen observations skills to handlers and trainers\, focusing on movement patterns\, body awareness\, proprioception and the vestibular system as sources of pain inducing reactivity.\nSlow Thinking is Lifesaving for Dogs® with Dr. Laura Donaldson focusing on changing a dog’s thinking patterns to find more appropriate ways to respond to triggers by helping to gradually reorient the dog’s perception.\n\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.puppyworks.com/phenix
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-1-17-24-and-1-18-24-discovering-a-new-path-positive-training-for-aggressive-reactive-dogs-puppworks-fee-applies/2024-01-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135743
CREATED:20240104T214806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T214806Z
UID:10004895-1705492800-1705496400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/17/24 - Aligning DEI Programming with Strategy - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:Toward a Culture of Belonging and Inclusion in Animal Welfare \nWould your leadership like to start or expand your DEI initiatives? Having trouble getting buy in from your staff\, board\, or community? Learn how Marin Humane partnered with a consultant to align their DEI programming with their strategic plan and priorities. Marin Humane found by connecting the dots\, they began thinking more creatively about addressing critical needs in their community. \nThe presenters will share examples of projects and programming implemented during a nine-month capacity-building engagement. You will walk away with a menu of projects and programs plus sample project charters\, including a job description review with revision and plans for board diversification. \nSession Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the key factors that drive organizational effectiveness through DEI goals and objectives\nDevelop DEI plans that integrate with organizational strategies and priorities\nDeploy viable short\, mid\, and long-term DEI projects and programming to address improvements to talent acquisition\, engagement\, and retention; organizational morale; mission-driven programming; and board development\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/1-17-24
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-17-24-aligning-dei-programming-with-strategy-the-aawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135743
CREATED:20231127T174656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T174656Z
UID:10004845-1705507200-1705512600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course – 1/17/24 – Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:As a Surrender Prevention Specialist\, you may be the difference between a cat losing her home and staying in her home. Join this session to learn what surrender prevention is and why it works. Instructed by Dr. Rachel Geller\, she will share real examples\, with proven results\, setting the potential surrenderer and cat on the road to a happy relationship together and keeping the cat in her home. We’ll cover how to empathize with cat owners\, working around their limitations (financial\, time\, patience) and focus on the 3 most common reasons for surrender: litter box problems\, scratching (and not on the scratching post!) and intercat aggression. Take advantage of the interactive format\, extensive handouts\, and video footage of actual techniques. Attendees will receive a certificate after taking a short quiz. \n#ThanksToMaddie\, scholarship opportunities are available! If you or someone you know would like to be considered for a complimentary registration\, please fill out the form here. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/surrender-prevention-certification-workshop-jan-2024/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-1-17-24-surrender-prevention-certification-workshop-community-cats-podcast-small-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240118T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135743
CREATED:20240108T185430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T185431Z
UID:10005019-1705572000-1705573800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 1/18/24 - Open Arms 2024 Pre-Challenge Huddle - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Join Maddie’s Fund on Thursday\, January 18\, 2024 at 10am PST/1pm EST for our 30-minute Open Arms 2024 Pre-Challenge Huddle! \nWe’ll be discussing the Grants Portal\, Registration Process\, Participation Reports and past grant winners as well as answering your Open Arms Challenge questions. Joining this huddle is not required to participate in the Challenge\, but recommended if this is your first time joining one. \nWe will share the recording after the Huddle and continue the discussion on Maddie’s Pet Forum. \nWEBSITE LINK: http://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcuGhpzssEt0Z5sX0ovoFIZiV8PVk30MG#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-1-18-24-open-arms-2024-pre-challenge-huddle-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240121T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135743
CREATED:20231204T184326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T184326Z
UID:10004860-1705856400-1705860000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/21/24 - Antimicrobial Use in the Clinic: What’s My Perfect Drug Match? Swipe Right on Microbe Killers - VETGirl
DESCRIPTION:Hey..ho..it’s what you NEED to know! \nIn this complimentary\, 1-hour VETgirl – Antech webinar\, Scott Weese and Michelle Evason will discuss key aspects of (and common questions on) clinical antimicrobial use in dogs and cats. Tune in to learn about practical management of common & emerging antimicrobial and stewardship topics\, along with freely available evidence- and expert-based resources to help with veterinary antimicrobial use\, preventive care\, and pet-owner communication! \nThanks to sponsorship from Antech\, this webinar is FREE to all! (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Basic\, ELITE Trial or ELITE member to register for the live event) \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/january-21-2024-antimicrobial-use-in-the-clinic-whats-my-perfect-drug-match-swipe-right-on-microbe-killers/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-21-24-antimicrobial-use-in-the-clinic-whats-my-perfect-drug-match-swipe-right-on-microbe-killers-vetgirl/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135743
CREATED:20231211T175234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T213710Z
UID:10004880-1706090400-1706095800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar – 1/24/24 – Telemedicine and Vaccine Clinics in California: What Shelters Need to Know About Legislative Updates for 2024 – Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR THE EVENT NOW – CLICK HERE\nJanuary 24\, 2024 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. \nWe’ve got amazing news about access to care in animal shelters for 2024. Thanks to groundbreaking veterinary telemedicine and vaccine legislation\, your California shelter can ring in the new year with fewer restrictions around who can provide essential care and how\, freeing up your team to more easily meet medical needs in the shelter or community. \nDiscover how your shelter can: \n\nEmpower RVTs to take charge of vaccine clinics (even if your vet is elsewhere)\nProvide increased access to wellness care for pets in your community \nUse telemedicine to expand the veterinary care your shelter can provide\, whether an animal is in foster or in the field\, working with staff or contract veterinarians\nIncrease access to care for underserved pets and their people and decrease unnecessary intake\nUse telemedicine to increase veterinary care for animals in the shelter \n\nThis must-see webinar will set the stage for everything you do this year. Register today and invite your field officers\, veterinary staff and community partners\, so you can turn the page to better care together! \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 to download this flyer\n 
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/telemedicine-and-vaccine-updates-2024-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135743
CREATED:20231218T202318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T202440Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/24/24 - Grief & Loss in Veterinary Medicine - BlackDVM Network
DESCRIPTION:Euthanasia is an experience\, not a procedure or event. The experience of the loss of an animal companion\, no matter how dignified\, well-planned\, and peaceful\, initiates a physiological\, cognitive\, and emotional process which is unique to the individual. This program explores the experience of loss not only for the human “pet parent\,” but also for the other animals who shared in the life of the deceased. Humans and animals have parallel emotional circuitry built into the limbic system of the brain. There is much about the emotional experience of loss that we have in common with our animal companions. Listeners will be challenged to imagine foreign perspectives and re-think the human-animal bond\, anthropomorphism\, and mortality itself. \nThis webinar will equip you with skills to: \n\nChallenge assumptions about patients\, clients\, and the end of life\nBecome comfortable allowing animals to show their emotional needs\nEngage better with clients\, patients\, and colleagues\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.blackdvmnetwork.com/event-details/grief-loss-in-veterinary-medicine
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-24-24-grief-loss-in-veterinary-medicine-blackdvm-network/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/25/24 - In It for the Long Haul: Combatting Compassion Fatigue and Enhancing Resiliency for Animal Welfare Professionals - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:The animal protection field is both incredibly rewarding and challenging. This webinar will discuss the causes and symptoms of compassion fatigue and provide a suite of skills for building and maintaining a healthy and intentional culture of skillful communication\, openness\, and personal responsibility. \nTopics to be covered: \n\nA shared language and understanding of the causes and symptoms of compassion fatigue\nSkills that can be used to build and maintain a healthy and intentional culture\nCommunication\, openness\, and personal responsibility related to compassion fatigue\n\nThis 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. \nAbout the Presenter:  \nHilary Anne Hager is the Vice President of Outreach\, Engagement and Training for the Humane Society of the United States. She has spent the last twenty years in the animal protection field\, working at two different animal shelters\, volunteering in wildlife rehabilitation\, and as a member of the board of directors for several organizations\, including a chimpanzee sanctuary\, a “friends-of” nonprofit group supporting a municipal shelter\, and a state federation of animal welfare organizations. She teaches compassion fatigue workshops around the country to help provide members of the animal protection community the support and resources to maintain their own well-being while working in a challenging and emotionally-charged environment. Hilary holds a master’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership from Seattle University. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/in-it-for-the-long-haul-combatting-compassion-fatigue-and-enhancing-resiliency-for-animal-welfare-professionals/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-25-24-in-it-for-the-long-haul-combatting-compassion-fatigue-and-enhancing-resiliency-for-animal-welfare-professionals-naca-justice-clearinghouse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/25/24 - In Whose Best Interest? with Karen Deeds - FDSA (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will not outline any training or behavior modification. What it will do is present your options for dogs with serious behavior problems and give you a framework about how to make an educated decision regarding those options. Is management alone an appropriate option? Or is your problem too severe to chance management failure? Is the problem one that can be responsibly transferred to another owner and/or another environment successfully? The same variables to help determine what option is best for you\, will also be critical in determining if training and behavior modification are a viable option as well as how successful that option may be. The agonizing decision to discuss behavioral euthanasia with your veterinarian can also be analyzed logically by using these same variables. This can be a difficult topic. But it is important to keep in mind\, in whose best interest we decide. \nWhether you are part of a rescue group\, shelter staff\, or volunteer\, dedicated dog owner\, professional trainer or behavior consultant\, or a veterinarian working with a client\, this webinar will help to make an appropriate decision regarding a dog in your care. \nJoin Karen Deeds as she takes you through over 20 variables about the dog\, the environment\, and the people involved to help you determine what option is best for a dog with serious behavior issues. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-25-24-in-whose-best-interest-with-karen-deeds-fdsa-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T140000
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SUMMARY:Online Conference – 1/27/24 to 1/28/24 – 2024 Online Cat Conference – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:It’s back! Get ready for Our 7th Online Cat Conference. \nEach year\, the worldwide Community Cats Podcast community joins together at this unique virtual event—no travel required! During three comprehensive days of cat-centric content\, speakers from a wide variety of roles in animal welfare will give you their perspective on the industry and valuable information that will help you or your organization create a more humane world for community cats. \nEarly bird registration is just $50 (increases to $75 in December so don’t wait!) and includes access to the live event and recorded sessions after the event\, as well as speaker slides\, handouts\, and more. \n#ThanksToMaddie we have several scholarships available for folks helping cats in the United States.  If you would like a scholarship please fill out this short form below. Scholarships are limited.  \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/online-cat-conference-jan-2024/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-conference-1-27-24-to-1-28-24-2024-online-cat-conference-community-cats-podcast-fee-applies/2024-01-27/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240129
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SUMMARY:Online Certificate Program – Starts 1/29/24 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Animal Health and Clinic Operations – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Society’s relationship to pets continues to evolve. The majority of people consider their pets to be beloved family members and expect their local animal shelter to work diligently to save the lives of the dogs and cats that enter the facility. This program will provide the knowledge you need to assume a management or leadership role at an open-admission animal shelter. You’ll learn how to maximize a shelter’s lifesaving potential through program management\, community engagement\, and shelter operations while at the same time preparing yourself for an exciting career. \nThe five courses are: \n\nLeadership covering strategic planning\, analyzing operations\, decision-making\, managing people and processes to achieve results\, organizational responsibilities\, and working with a board of directors.\nShelter Operations covering adoptions\, animal care and sheltering fundamentals\, animal behavior and enrichment\, and customer service.\nCommunity Program Development covering volunteers\, foster care\, spay/neuter\, pet retention\, events\, and community relations.\nAnimal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine\, basic animal health considerations and care\, euthanasia decisions\, and clinic operations.\nMarketing and Development covering development fundamentals\, fundraising strategies\, marketing fundamentals\, adoption promotion\, social media and websites\, and media relations.\n\nEach of these courses include live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally\, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities. \nYou can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate. \nWho will benefit from the program? \n\nProfessionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.\nNew shelter directors.\nShelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.\nPeople working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.\nBoard members of animal shelters.\n\nCredit for program/courses \nUpon completion of all five courses\, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific. \nEach course earns: \n\nContinuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific\nAssociation of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits\n\nSchedule and Registration \nEach of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is about seven months long\, and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and the registration form can be found on the University of the Pacific website.  \n​WEBSITE LINK:  https://uc.pacific.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=21282#courseSectionDetails_2946837
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-certificate-program-starts-1-29-24-animal-shelter-management-certificate-program-animal-health-and-clinic-operations-humane-network-uop-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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