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SUMMARY:National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 2/13/24 – A Discussion of Infectious Disease in Shelters – UW Shelter Medicine Program
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the next installment of National Shelter Medicine Rounds Tuesday\, February 12. \nThe media attention around severe canine respiratory disease has started to dwindle\, but disease in shelters remains a concern. Our program has consulted with several shelters in the previous six months experiencing cases of Strep zoo. The number of cases is unusual\, but the contributing factors seem to be growing more common. We’d love to talk with you about some cases\, conditions of dogs in shelters\, and risk factors for infectious disease. \nNational Rounds is a platform for discussion of current topics relevant to shelter medicine for continued learning and collaboration. While primarily intended for shelter veterinarians\, others interested in shelter medicine are welcome to join; we believe everyone will take something away from these calls! \nWe hope to have an open discussion\, so come with questions and feel free to unmute to participate!  Our hope is to create a space that feels safe for all participants; we ask you to follow these Accountable Space guidelines. The presentation portion of National Rounds will be recorded\, but the discussion and Q & A sessions will not. \nIf you or someone you know would like to be added to the national rounds email list\,  please send your request to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu. \nPlease use the following Zoom link to access National Rounds calls: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97442637396 \nMeeting ID: 974 4263 7396\nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,97442637396# US (Washington DC)\n+13052241968\,\,97442637396# US \nZoom Meeting Link:  https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97442637396
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/national-shelter-medicine-rounds-2-13-24-a-discussion-of-infectious-disease-in-shelters-uw-shelter-medicine-program/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Zoom Meeting
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 2/13/24 - Better Futures for Animals – And With – Animals: The Canine Cellmates Model for Post-Conviction Animal Care Programs - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:Join Deputy District Attorney Jill Hollander and Animal Legal Defense Fund Managing Attorney David B. Rosengard for a discussion of programs that pair defendants (either via diversion or as part of a sentence) with high euthanasia-risk animals in need of socialization and behavioral support. \nWe will examine the penological goals these programs prioritize\, they ways they safeguard animal interests\, and their impact in the broader community. This presentation will additionally walk through Fulton County\, Georgia’s Canine Cellmates program as a case study. The program prevents men who have been charged or convicted of crimes from experiencing the myriad traumatic life disruptions and setbacks incarceration causes because courts can offer participation in Canine Cellmates as a diversion program or incarceration alternative. Successful completion of Canine Cellmates also allows participants the ability to have charges dismissed or eligible convictions expunged. \nFor this reason\, the program not only saves Fulton County financial resources associated with court and incarceration costs\, but it also saves the county financial resources successful participants might otherwise need\, had they not learned the foundational skills Canine Cellmates provides. Furthermore\, the program’s human graduates experience family restoration\, increased employability\, and low recidivism rates. These graduates become model citizens for teaching compassion to other humans and animals\, which promotes the vitality of a strong community within a One Health-oriented ecosystem. \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. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/better-futures-for-animals-and-with-animals-the-canine-cellmates-model-for-post-conviction-animal-care-programs/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-2-13-24-better-futures-for-animals-and-with-animals-the-canine-cellmates-model-for-post-conviction-animal-care-programs-naca-justice-clearinghouse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240212T120000
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SUMMARY:Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research\, discuss uncomfortable topics\, connect with peers in the industry\, and more\, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond. \nWho Should Join?\nExecutive directors\, animal well-being leaders\, shelter workers\, pet support professionals\, volunteers\, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond. \nWin Ca$h for Attending!\nEach month\, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10\,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls. \nRegister Today\nJoin us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with. \nAll calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations \nPlease note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-meeting-mondays-weekly-community-conversations-thankstomaddie-maddies-fund-2-2-2-2/2024-02-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T160000
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 2/8/24 - American Black History Series: Fellas of Human and Animal Well-Being - CARE
DESCRIPTION:February is Black History Month and Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) is back with its 4th Annual American Black History Series. \nCARE hosts this free series in order to raise awareness around the lack of Black veterinarians and to raise scholarship funds for Black\, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) veterinarian students. Only two percent of the veterinary field are African American. \nAll events are scheduled to take place on Thursdays at 3PM / 6PM ET in February unless otherwise noted. \nFebruary 8: Fellas of Human and Animal Well-Being\nThe animal well-being industry lacks representation of BIPOC people\, especially Black men\, despite the role of important figures from the past and present who help animals every day. Join host Sterling “Trap King” Davis as he speaks with panelists Daryl Fletcher from SOOFA Ranch and Donell Randolph from Oakland Animal Services. Register Now \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvdO-uqT4rG9VzlU5Js6Hq5RfA4hbP9SNx#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-2-8-24-american-black-history-series-fellas-of-human-and-animal-well-being-care/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 2/8/24 - Maddie's Insights: The Influence of Field Trip and Sleepover Programs on Shelter Dog Welfare - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Animal shelters can be stressful for dogs\, but human interaction\, such as foster caregiving\, can improve their experience. In this webcast\, Dr. Gunter will discuss multiple studies she and her team have carried out as part of the Arizona State University/Virginia Tech Maddie’s Nationwide Fostering Study in which we studied the effects of field trip and sleepover programs on the welfare of dogs living in shelters. Their initial studies investigated the physiological impacts of these programs\, and their published study examined how field trips and sleepovers influenced dogs’ likelihood of adoption and length of stay. They also explored factors related to the performance of these programs. Overall\, their findings support the implementation of these programs. Learn how you can use short-term fostering programs to improve the welfare of dogs in your shelter as they await adoption. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe potential stressors that make shelters stressful for dogs\nRelate how human social interaction can improve the welfare of dogs in the shelter\nExtrapolate the different activities dogs likely engage in during field trips and sleepovers\nDiscuss the research findings about field trips and sleepovers\nDifferentiate how field trips and sleepovers impact dogs’ proximate and distal welfare\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. \nRegister once for all Maddie’s Insights webcasts here: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts \nAfter the webcast\, continue the conversation on this thread in Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsFosterCareImpact \nAbout the presenter:\nDr. Lisa Gunter\, Assistant Professor of Animal Behavior and Welfare at Virginia Tech\n \n \nBefore beginning her graduate studies\, Dr. Lisa Gunter 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. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-2-8-24-maddies-insights-the-influence-of-field-trip-and-sleepover-programs-on-shelter-dog-welfare-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 2/8/24 - Access to Care Includes Access to Dignity - Life of Riley
DESCRIPTION:Speakers from Companions and Animals for Reform & Equity (CARE) will present on the positive impact of Racial Equity Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) training on vets\, shelters and people. \n\nDr. Azalia Boyd\, Chief Veterinary Medical Officer\, Urban CAC Program & Chairperson\, CARE Veterinary Advisory Committee\nAlina M. Luna\, Ph.D.\, Dean\, Circle of Learning & Leadership\nDr. Raye Taylor\, Senior Veterinary Medical Officer\, Rural Community Animal CARE\nJames Evans\, Founder & CEO\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://lor.dog/webinars/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-2-8-24-access-to-care-includes-access-to-dignity-life-of-riley/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T121646
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 2/7/24 - Your Case Study-Canine Aggression with Dr. C Calder and Dr. S Emmons - PPG (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Dr Calder and Dr Emmons will present a Canine Aggression Case Study in this webinar. \nThis is a case report of Opie who presented for generalized anxiety\, aggression towards unfamiliar people\, aggression towards familiar people\, and aggression at the veterinary hospital. Medical conditions that contributed to his behavior and medication intervention along with training and behavior modification. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5584132
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-2-7-24-your-case-study-canine-aggression-with-dr-c-calder-and-dr-s-emmons-ppg-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T121646
CREATED:20240129T222922Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays - All Call - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:The All Call is a twice-monthly\, California community call for animal well-being professionals that occurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. 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 California for All co-leaders Allison Cardona and Nadia Oseguera and is enriched by rotating facilitators. You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. \nAt the February 6 All Call\, dog behavior experts Shonyae Johnson\, Maria DeLeon\, and Kayla Wade will provide practical solutions for working with large dogs in shelters and share strategies for supporting fosters and adopters who have large dogs. They’ll also answer your most pressing dog behavior conundrums. Is your shelter struggling with jumpy/mouthy behaviors in big dogs? How can we equip staff and volunteers to pinpoint and address environmentally-motivated behaviors? How can we best support adopters with the resources we have? \nSubmit your questions now! \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-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240207
DTSTAMP:20260403T121646
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Starts 2/6/24 - Medical Aspects of Community Cat and Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release Programs - VIN (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Course Information:\nIn shelters across the country\, dramatic increases in feline lifesaving have been accomplished through the implementation of community cat programs. Community cat programming consists of a combination of proactive\, targeted trap-neuter-vaccinate-release (TNVR) and shelter-neuter-return (SNR) programming as a live outcome pathway for cats that enter the shelter system. \nIn this course\, learn techniques to safely handle community cats in the high-quality\, high-volume\, spay/neuter clinic or private practice setting\, preventive care protocols for TNVR/SNR cats\, how to design a multi-modal anesthetic protocol appropriate for TNVR/SNR cats\, surgical techniques for efficient sterilization\, techniques for prevention and management of surgical complications\, and management of common conditions found in free-roaming cats that enter the shelter or present for sterilization surgery (ectoparasites\, traumatic injuries\, upper respiratory tract disease). \nPresenter: Erin Katribe\, DVM\, MS\, ABVP (Shelter Medicine)\nCourse Open: February 6-23\,2024\nReal Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesday\, February 13\, 2024; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter\nTotal CE Credit: 1.5\nRACE Category: 1.5 hours Medical \nLearning Objectives:\nUpon completion of the course\, the participant should be able to \n\ndescribe programs that shelters may implement to increase live outcomes for cats.\ndescribe the components of a comprehensive community cat program.\ndiscuss the impact of targeted TNR programming on feline populations.\ndescribe preventive care protocols for community cats.\ndescribe principles of managing feral/unsocialized cats in an HQHVSN setting.\ndiscuss options for anesthetic protocols in TNR/SNR cats for sterilization.\ndiscuss techniques for efficient sterilization surgery.\ndiscuss techniques for prevention of surgical complications in high-risk cases and management of these complications when they occur.\ndescribe techniques to safely handle unsocialized cats in the HQHVSN setting.\ndiscuss strategies to prevent transmission of infectious disease in the HQHVSN setting.\ndescribe options for treatment/management of these infectious diseases in TNR/SNR cats and compare/contrast with management of privately-owned pet cats:\n\nFeline upper respiratory tract disease\nNotoedres cati\nOtodectes\nInjuries associated with trauma (fractures\, wounds\, spinal trauma)\n\n\n\nLevel and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians\, and veterinary technicians/technologists actively interested in Community Cat and Trap-Nueter-Vaccinate-Release programs. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vin.com/ce/MULT315-0224.htm
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-2-6-24-medical-aspects-of-community-cat-and-trap-neuter-vaccinate-release-programs-vin-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T121646
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SUMMARY:Online Event –2/3/24 – 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-feb-2024/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-2-3-24-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-community-cats-podcast-small-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTSTAMP:20260403T121646
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SUMMARY:Hybrid Course - Sign-up deadline 2/1/24 - Behavior and Enrichment Academy & Resources (BEAR) - San Diego Humane Soicety
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for Behavior and Enrichment Academy & Resources (BEAR)\, an innovative new educational program created by Shelter Playgroup Alliance and San Diego Humane Society. Sign up today for the Spring 2024 cohort beginning Feb. 1! \nAt the end of this rigorous\, multi-phase educational program\, participants will be prepared to perform the key tasks of a shelter behavior professional. The BEAR program includes four distinct online phases and three corresponding in-person workshops at San Diego Humane Society in San Diego\, California. Consisting of approximately 200 hours of learning\, the entire curriculum can be completed in as little as two years! \nThe BEAR program is designed to prepare current shelter staff and volunteers to transition to behavior-focused roles\, and private trainers to transition to a shelter environment. It can also benefit animal welfare professionals who want to incorporate behavior-related tasks into their existing roles\, including veterinary staff who want to bring low stress and/or fear free handling into their practice. \nVisit sdhumane.org/BEAR to learn more and register! The deadline to sign up for the Spring 2024 cohort is Feb. 1\, 2024 at 5 p.m. PST. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.sdhumane.org/behavior-and-training/resources/bear-program.html
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/hybrid-course-sign-up-deadline-2-1-24-behavior-and-enrichment-academy-resources-bear-san-diego-humane-soicety/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T121646
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/31/24 - The Vomiting Dog - VETGirl
DESCRIPTION:In this complimentary\, 1-hour VETgirl – Ceva Animal Health webinar\, Dr. Harry Cridge\, MVB\, MS\, PG Cert Vet Ed\, DACVIM (SAIM)\, DECVIM-CA\, FHEA\, MRCVS reviews emesis and management of vomiting in dogs and cats. Tune in as he reviews differentials\, recognition of dehydration and treatment! \nThanks to sponsorship from Ceva Animal Health\, the recording of this webinar will be available to view free and On-Demand until December 31\, 2024. (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Basic\, ELITE Trial or ELITE member to register for the live event) \nNot a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant\, practical\, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to check out your options\, including our new  14-day\, no-commitment ELITE Trial. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/january-31-2024-the-vomiting-dog/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-31-24-the-vomiting-dog-vetgirl/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240130
DTSTAMP:20260403T121646
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T212643Z
UID:10005022-1706486400-1706572799@www.sheltermedportal.com
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240128T140000
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UID:10004760-1706425200-1706450400@www.sheltermedportal.com
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/2024-01-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Conference
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T190000
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UID:10005039-1706205600-1706209200@www.sheltermedportal.com
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:20240125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T121646
CREATED:20231113T200319Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T121646
CREATED:20231218T202318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T202440Z
UID:10004885-1706112000-1706115600@www.sheltermedportal.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T121646
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:20240121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240121T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T121646
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:20240118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T121646
CREATED:20231211T210200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T200835Z
UID:10004871-1705572000-1705581000@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/2024-01-18/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240118T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T121646
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:20240117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T121646
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:20240117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T121646
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:20240117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T121646
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:20240116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T121646
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:20240116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T121646
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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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:20240111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T130000
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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:20240111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T121646
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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ORGANIZER;CN="The National Kitten Coalition":MAILTO:webevents@kittencoalition.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T121646
CREATED:20231211T210934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T210934Z
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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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