Shelter Learniverse

Zoom Meeting - 3/30/23 to 5/18/23 - Summit Fast Track: Are You Staying Within Your Capacity for Care? - Maddie's Million Pet Challenge
2023-04-20 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Fast Track #2 – Are You Staying Within Your Capacity for Care? (You Might Be Surprised!)
Capacity for Care (C4C) is such a wonderful place to be, yet it can feel so out of reach. What is your shelter’s capacity for care, what is it based on, and are you staying within it?
Even just understanding what C4C is can feel overwhelming, much less getting there. Need a refresher or don’t know where to start? Answer — right here!
It all starts with knowing that it is possible to stay within your capacity for care at all organizations, regardless of how animals come to you. We’ll dive into what determines your capacity, how it impacts the work you do every day and the decisions you make. Discover how you can provide the Right Care in the Right Place for people and animals AND stay within your C4C. This is your chance to learn how to get out of crisis mode, decrease overwhelm, and make it possible for your team to maximize your resources, all while ensuring your shelter is able to have the greatest impact on the people and pets in your community.
This track is the foundation for all successful shelter operations and pairs well with every other offering at this summit. Not a shelter director or manager? No problem; we invite anyone in the animal shelter space to join us on this journey!
Track Coaches:
Lead Coach: Cindy Karsten, DVM, Director of Outreach at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Co-Coach: Ivy Ruiz, Outreach Specialist at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Fast Track Schedule:
Thursdays (and on-demand after)

March 30th, 9 AM PT​
April 20th, 9 AM PT​
May 4th, 9 AM PT
May 18th, 9 AM PT

Optional Office Hours:
Thursdays (and some on-demand after)​

April 13th, 9 AM PT​
April 27th, 9 AM PT​
May 11th, 9 AM PT​
May 25th, 9 AM PT

Register for the Fast Track Zoom Meetings:
http://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdumppzosHtV9whKkEVbdWk5QBA4WUM8Q
About Fast Tracks from Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Learniverse:
Ready to make change happen? Choose one or more of the five eight-week Fast Tracks and start doing—with support! Sprint from idea to implementation and ongoing improvement by connecting with coaches and fellow participants along the way.
Join a Fast Track to get guidance from your coach in four one-hour live Zoom meetings over the weeks of 3/27, 4/17, 5/1, and 5/15, and pop in for optional office hours during off-weeks.
Fast Track participation is open to everyone, no application required. Just click on the name of the Fast Track you are interested in below and you’ll get access to all of the meetings in that track.
Attendance at any of the meetings or office hours is optional to make it easy for you to attend what you can. Live meetings will be recorded and available on-demand shortly after each meeting ends.
WEBSITE LINK: http://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdumppzosHtV9whKkEVbdWk5QBA4WUM8Q

Webinar - 4/19/23 - Communication Tips to Positively Impact Work Relationships and Build Trust - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-04-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this 1-hour, VETgirl–leadership webinar, Karlene Belyea, MBA reviews tips on working more effectively with team members and clients. You’ll learn to use words that work, build influence and trust through a few simple body language techniques, more effectively listening, and understand how to encourage productive complaining. Tune in and learn how to communicate empathy by using the heart-head-heart model and how positive and effective team communication will create great relationships with clients too!
This program is applicable toward the continuing education requirement for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA). Approval Number: 22-134
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/april-19-2023-communication-tips-to-positively-impact-work-relationships-and-build-trust/

Webinar - 4/19/23 - Veterinary Technician Utilization: What Does That Mean & How Do We Do It? - HSVMA
2023-04-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Veterinary Technicians are an essential part of the veterinary healthcare team. Currently, technicians are in high demand and short supply with demand expected to grow exponentially over the next several years. During this presentation we will discuss the scope of practice for veterinary technicians and the difference between veterinary assistants and technicians. Attendees will learn where to find and interpret the practice act & rules of their state. Proper utilization of professional veterinary technicians can help mitigate the veterinary shortage as well as increase practice revenue and efficiency.
During this presentation, attendees will learn:

about the veterinary technician profession, title and the need for title protection
about state practice acts and rules governing veterinary technicians
scope of practice for veterinary technicians – what can they do, what should they do?
ways to maximize technician utilization
how utilization of technicians can help mitigate the veterinarian shortage.
how utilization of technicians can increase practice revenue and efficiency

This webinar is FREE for all attendees. 1.5 hours of RACE CE credits (non-medical) will be available for HSVMA members only (pending RACE approval).
Presenter: Leslie Wereszczak, MS, LVMT, VTS (ECC)
Leslie has been a credentialed veterinary technician for over 30 years. After graduating from the veterinary technology program at SUNY Delhi in 1989, she joined the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine where she is now the Director of Emergency/Critical Care. Leslie enjoys the unpredictable nature of emergency/critical care and the diverse caseload it provides. She enjoys teaching veterinary and veterinary technician students in the clinical and laboratory settings. She is a frequent speaker at national and regional veterinary conferences as well as veterinary technician programs as a guest lecturer.
Leslie is also a passionate advocate for the veterinary technician profession. She is involved with her state technician association, NAVTA, and serves on the NAVTA Veterinary Nurse Initiative Committee, as well as being a member at large on the AVECCTN board. Leslie is a RECOVER CPR certified instructor. She also serves as the Vice Chair of the Tennessee State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. In addition to her veterinary technician degree, she holds a BS in Business Management and an MS in Management and Leadership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.hsvma.org/webinar-veterinary-technician-utilization

Zoom Meeting - 3/29/23 to 5/17/23 - Summit Fast Track: Feeling Overwhelmed with Making Outcome Decisions? We can help! - Maddie's Million Pet Challenge
2023-04-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Fast Track #5 – Feeling Overwhelmed with Making Outcome Decisions? We can help!
Shelter teams are faced daily with high-stakes outcome decisions made harder by an increasingly complex and strained system. We’ll discuss some of the issues at play and help you to develop tools to remove bottlenecks to outcomes and overcome the toughest decision-making dilemmas, from adoption to euthanasia, with transparency and compassion.
Track Coaches:
Lead Coach: Chumkee Aziz, DVM, Outreach Veterinarian, at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Co-Coach: Cindi Delany, DVM, Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Director of Online Learning at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Fast Track Schedule:
Wednesdays (and on-demand after)

March 29th, 12 PM PT​
April 19th, 12 PM PT​
May 3rd, 12 PM PT
May 17th, 12 PM PT

Optional Office Hours:
Tuesdays (and some on-demand after)​

April 11th, 10 AM PT​
April 25th, 10 AM PT​
May 9th, 10 AM PT​
May 23rd, 10 AM PT

Register for the Fast Track Zoom Meetings:
https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkcOyrqD4qG9Qn8jMPEgrOT3mXIRZe1Rvc
About Fast Tracks from Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Learniverse:
Ready to make change happen? Choose one or more of the five eight-week Fast Tracks and start doing—with support! Sprint from idea to implementation and ongoing improvement by connecting with coaches and fellow participants along the way.
Join a Fast Track to get guidance from your coach in four one-hour live Zoom meetings over the weeks of 3/27, 4/17, 5/1, and 5/15, and pop in for optional office hours during off-weeks.
Fast Track participation is open to everyone, no application required. Just click on the name of the Fast Track you are interested in below and you’ll get access to all of the meetings in that track.
Attendance at any of the meetings or office hours is optional to make it easy for you to attend what you can. Live meetings will be recorded and available on-demand shortly after each meeting ends.
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkcOyrqD4qG9Qn8jMPEgrOT3mXIRZe1Rvc

Webinar - 4/19/23 - Recognizing and Navigating Bias - The AAWA
2023-04-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Everyone has biases. They can impact our decision-making and behaviors, perpetuate stereotypes, and sometimes cause harm to others. During this session, we will explore the nature of bias, learn about different types that influence the work environment, and identify strategies to address bias effectively in the workplace. This session is open to all animal welfare professionals and would especially benefit hiring managers, teams, and other decision-makers in your organization.
Presenter: Jasmin M. Robinson, Director of DEI Initiatives, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
This webinar has been pre-approved for:

1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
1 NACA CE
1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/4-19-23

Zoom Meeting - 3/29/23 to 5/17/23 - Summit Fast Track: Proven Barrier-Busting Strategies That Send Animals Home - Maddie's Million Pet Challenge
2023-04-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Fast Track #4 – Proven Barrier-Busting Strategies That Send Animals Home
Uncover hidden and not-so-hidden roadblocks that are keeping animals in the shelter, contributing to shelter team overwhelm and fatigue, and tying up precious resources. Discover how to clear the way to ensure more pets are reunited with their families or placed in new homes. Tap into opportunities to increase live outcomes and build relationships with potential partners, volunteers, fosters, and adopters in your community.
Track Coaches:
Lead Coach: Nadia Oseguera, California Program Manager at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Co-Coach: Allison Cardona, California State Director at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Fast Track Schedule:
Wednesdays (and on-demand after)

March 29th, 11 AM PT​
April 19th, 11 AM PT​
May 3rd, 11 AM PT
May 17th, 11 AM PT

Optional Office Hours:
Thursdays (and some on-demand after)​

April 13th, 9 AM PT​
April 27th, 9 AM PT​
May 11th, 9 AM PT​
May 25th, 9 AM PT

Register for the Fast Track Zoom Meetings:
https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvfuuqrDsiEtJ509W7t5bd2rkyav3BWA6k
About Fast Tracks from Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Learniverse:
Ready to make change happen? Choose one or more of the five eight-week Fast Tracks and start doing—with support! Sprint from idea to implementation and ongoing improvement by connecting with coaches and fellow participants along the way.
Join a Fast Track to get guidance from your coach in four one-hour live Zoom meetings over the weeks of 3/27, 4/17, 5/1, and 5/15, and pop in for optional office hours during off-weeks.
Fast Track participation is open to everyone, no application required. Just click on the name of the Fast Track you are interested in below and you’ll get access to all of the meetings in that track.
Attendance at any of the meetings or office hours is optional to make it easy for you to attend what you can. Live meetings will be recorded and available on-demand shortly after each meeting ends.
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvfuuqrDsiEtJ509W7t5bd2rkyav3BWA6k

Webinar - 4/19/23 - Past, Present, Future of the Veterinary Profession: DEI Panelist Discussion - Think Anesthesia
2023-04-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join this month’s Think Anesthesia Live webinar for an organic discussion on diversity, equality, and inclusion in the veterinary profession. Our focus is to acknowledge the past, own the present and identify solutions for our future. Our expert guests include Stephen Cital , Nikkia Starks , Floyd Williams , and Melody Martinez . Cynthia Merritt, US Business Director for Jurox, now a part of Zoetis will moderate this session tackling topics including but not limited to, minority representation, rate of demographic change, reaching underrepresented communities, gender and minority pay gap. Audience participation and engage will be fully supported. Join, listen, share, and move our profession forward. This will be recorded for on-demand viewing. Currently, the panelist discussion is not RACE approved for continued education. Certificates of attendance will be issued.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2023/02/past-present-future-of-the-veterinary-profession-dei-panelist-discussion

Webinar - 4/18/23 - Dental Nerve Blocks - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-04-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Nervous performing dental nerve blocks?
In this 1-hour, VETgirl–veterinary technician webinar, Laurel Bird, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) will tell you all you need to know about performing dental nerve blocks. Tune in to learn the techniques you need to confidently use dental nerve blocks to improve your patient’s comfort during and after dental procedures.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/april-18-2023-dental-nerve-blocks/

Online Event - 4/18/23 - The Roundtable: Ukraine Update with Greater Good Charities - The AAWA
2023-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
War has been devastating Ukraine for more than a year. Greater Good Charities has been on the ground in Europe this whole time, providing assistance to humanitarian and animal welfare partners. Join a moderated discussion with Greater Good Charities’ staff, to learn about what they’ve been doing to assist Ukrainians, refugees, and their pets. They will also explain their plans moving into Year Two.
Panelists:

Denise Bash, VP of Pet Programs, Disaster Response
Noah Horton, Chief Operating Officer
John Peaveler, Director of Field Operations, Pet Programs (Good Fix)

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/4-18-23

Zoom Meeting - 3/28/23 to 5/16/23 - Summit Fast Track: How to Make Your Shelter Software Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder - Maddie's Million Pet Challenge
2023-04-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Fast Track #3 – Hidden Gems: How to Make Your Shelter Software Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder
Is what your shelter software has to say getting lost in translation?
Start transforming numbers and patterns in your intake and outcome reports into concrete benefits for animals and staff. Discover how to increase live release and lower length of stay based on information you already have at your fingertips.
Track Coaches:
Lead Coach: Becky Stuntebeck, DVM, Facility Design Veterinarian at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Co-Coach: Cindi Delany, DVM, Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Director of Online Learning at UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Fast Track Schedule:
Tuesdays (and on-demand after)

March 28th, 9 AM PT​
April 18th, 9 AM PT​
May 2nd, 9 AM PT
May 16th, 9 AM PT

Optional Office Hours:
Tuesdays (and some on-demand after)​

April 11th, 1 PM PT​
April 25th, 1 PM PT​
May 9th, 1 PM PT​
May 23rd, 1 PM PT

Register for the Fast Track Zoom Meetings:
https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqcOqpqTkoHNbXcS9Bt9VZ1P5m3OA31Dnu
About Fast Tracks from Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Learniverse:
Ready to make change happen? Choose one or more of the five eight-week Fast Tracks and start doing—with support! Sprint from idea to implementation and ongoing improvement by connecting with coaches and fellow participants along the way.
Join a Fast Track to get guidance from your coach in four one-hour live Zoom meetings over the weeks of 3/27, 4/17, 5/1, and 5/15, and pop in for optional office hours during off-weeks.
Fast Track participation is open to everyone, no application required. Just click on the name of the Fast Track you are interested in below and you’ll get access to all of the meetings in that track.
Attendance at any of the meetings or office hours is optional to make it easy for you to attend what you can. Live meetings will be recorded and available on-demand shortly after each meeting ends.
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqcOqpqTkoHNbXcS9Bt9VZ1P5m3OA31Dnu

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2023-04-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Who Should Join?
Executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Win Ca$h for Attending!
Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.
Register Today
Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with.
All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

Conference – 4/15/23 to 4/17/23 – 2023 New England Federation of Humane Societies Conference – NEFHS (fee applies)
2023-04-17 06:00 - 12:45, 2023-04-16 06:00 - 12:45, 2023-04-15 06:00 - 12:45 | Hartford Mariott Downtown, 200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The New England Federation of Humane Societies (NEFHS) will be holding our Annual Conference from April 15th-17th at the Hartford Marriott Downtown in Hartford, Connecticut.
Our conference includes basic knowledge for those just starting out, advanced knowledge for those who have specialized in an area, and progressive discussions to lead us into the future as our field changes. The NEFHS connects animal welfare professionals so that they can learn from each other and collaborate.
This year’s scholarship funding is provided by the John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.newenglandfed.org/2023-nefhs-conference/

Training - 4/16/23 - Solving Behavior Problems in the Real World with Trish King - Puppyworks (fee applies)
2023-04-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Guide Dogs of America, 13445 Glenoaks Blvd., Selma, CA, United States
A comprehensive LIVE, IN PERSON, (Not Virtual) 1-day workshop addressing multiple K9 behavior issues. Trish dissects the capabilities and limitations for different dogs, differing owner-family situations and trainers in the observation, analysis and solution planning for behavior problems.
In this seminar Trish will explore canine behavior problems from 3 viewpoints:

THE DOG OWNER (the person having to deal with the issue)
THE TRAINER/CONSULTANT (the person brought on board to help)
THE DOG

Using case studies, Trish will focus on the 3 pillars of behavior modification and management:
1. OBSERVE
List the issues
What is happening?
How often does it happen?
What sparks the issue?
How is the dog feeling?
2. ANALYSE
Why is the dog engaging in the behavior?
Analyzing the owner’s attitude, capability and comitment.
Acceptance is necessary to modify behavior.
3. MAKE A PLAN
What is the dog capable of?
What are the owners willing to do?
Developing modification & management plans by behavior, that takes everyone’s lives into account!
​THE TYPES OF BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS WE WILL ADDRESS:
Disobedient – Willful – Aggressive – Mouthy Rough – Destructive – Too energetic – Easily aroused – Chasing people – Chasing Cars
​SOME OF THE ASPECTS WE WILL BE EXPLORING:
The Owner: Personality Types (Controllers vs Nurturers) & Baseline Abilities
The Dog: Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning & Adjusting the Environment
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/behavior

Webinar - 4/13/23 - TIPS para el manejo de la obstrucción uretral felina - VETGirl
2023-04-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
En este webinar, de 1 hora de VETgirl Español, el Dr. Leonel Londoño, DVM, DACVECC, se hará una revisión de las maniobras terapéuticas requeridas para el manejo de pacientes felinos con obstrucción uretral aguda, incluyendo el manejo de arritmias y colocación de catéteres urinarios que se dificultan. Dr. Londoño también explicará algunos de los errores que se encuentran de forma común en el manejo durante la hospitalización y después de la salida del hospital.
Thanks to sponsorship from VETgirl, this webinar is FREE to all! (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Trial or Elite member to register for the live event)
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/april-13-2023-tips-para-el-manejo-de-la-obstruccion-uretral-felina/

Webinar - 4/13/23 - Maddie's Insights: Becoming a Secure Base: Using science to improve human-animal bonds and welfare - Maddie's Fund
2023-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join us on the second Thursday every month for a series on the latest research in animal well-being and how you can use the findings in your shelter and community.
These one-hour webinars will be recorded and have 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.
This webcast has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.
REGISTER HERE
Thursday, April 13 at noon Pacific / 2pm Central / 3pm Eastern
This webinar will be presented by Monique Udell, Ph. D., CAAB, Associate Professor of Animal Sciences at Oregon State University, where she also runs the Human-Animal Interactions Lab.
Many people feel that they have shared a strong bond with a do, and there is growing scientific evidence that these dogs also form strong bonds with their humans. However, science also tells us that not all bonds are created equal. The kind and quality of attachment relationship shared can influence a dog’s behavior and welfare outcomes. In this talk, Dr. Monique Udell will provide an overview of attachment theory, including what it means to be a Secure Base, and how this knowledge can be applied to better understand and improve dog-human relationships and the relationships shared between humans and other animals.

About the presenter:
Monique Udell, Ph. D., CAAB
Dr. Monique Udell is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and an Associate Professor of Animal Sciences at Oregon State University, where she also runs the Human-Animal Interactions Lab. Much of her work focuses on the development of human-animal bonds and the impact that these bonds can have on the behavior and success of both species. She also studies the social behavior and cognition of a variety of species including cats, dogs, wolves, and sheep, with a special interest in the influence of domestication and lifetime experience on behavioral development, welfare and learning. In addition, Dr. Udell is the co-director of an animal-assisted intervention program dedicated to improving the quality of life of children with and without developmental disabilities and their family dogs and cats. To find out more visit: https://thehumananimalbond.com/
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastSecureBase

Webinar - 4/13/23 - YouTube LIVE: What Cats Want Us to Know About Acute Pain - VETGirl
2023-04-13 10:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Do I really need to pill this cat?
In this complimentary, 30-minute VETgirl–Elanco YouTube LIVE event, Dr. Tamara Grubb, PhD, DACVAA reviews acute pain from a cat’s perspective. How do we know cats feel acute pain, and what can we do to identify pain? Tune in to learn what analgesic treatments are most effective for acute feline pain.
NOTE: To attend this YouTube LIVE session, there is no “registration”. To attend, simply go to our YouTube Page at the time of the event where the webinar will be hosted, LIVE!
Thanks to sponsorship from Elanco, this webinar is FREE to all! (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Trial or Elite member to register for the live event)
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/april-13-2023-youtube-live-what-cats-want-us-to-know-about-acute-pain/

Webinar - 4/12/23 - Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps - PPG (fee applies)
2023-04-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish.
We’ll discuss:

What is a Google Profile
How to Create Your Google Profile
How to Manage Your Business Information

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, KPA 1 Pending for IAABC
About the Presenter:
Tracey Lee Davis, founder of ZingPop Social Media, turns busy small business owners into online marketing rockstars! A social media expert and Certified Partner for Constant Contact, she coaches entrepreneurs in how to grow their business using social media and provides total management for their email marketing campaigns. Tracey Lee is also a featured speaker for associations and business groups. She is a 2022 Silicon Valley Woman of Influence, Alignable’s 2022 Local Businessperson of the Year for San Jose as well as a Top 25 U.S. Business Mentor of 2021, a Certified Content Marketing Strategist, and the Co-Owner and Vice President of the Women’s Networking Alliance. She also really, really loves cheese.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5116468

Webinar - 4/11/23 - Crisis Sheltering for Pets: Keeping People and Pets Together - HASS
2023-04-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
There are times when someone can’t take care of their pet on a temporary basis, because of a medical emergency, loss of housing, or another short-term crisis. The traditional sheltering response is to permanently separate the pet from their owner, but more and more organizations are providing crisis sheltering instead—boarding the pet at the shelter, or placing them in a foster home, for a limited amount of time. How does crisis sheltering work, and how can you get started? We’ve gathered experts from multiple crisis sheltering organizations and programs for a live panel discussion that will leave you inspired.
Join us in conversation with Shoshana Mostoller, Community Engagement Manager for Chesapeake Humane Society; Jodi Polanski, Founder and Executive Director of Lost Our Home Pet Rescue; Kristina Pulsipher, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering; Andy Bond, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of BestyBnB, and our moderator Vincent Medley, Director of Human Animal Support Services. We’ll discuss what crisis sheltering looks like in each of their organizations, challenges they’ve overcome, and their best tips for getting started.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6016782060176/WN_qFQtd-iCTnadivtQEMA84w

Online Event - 4/11/23 - The Roundtable: Dog Breeds: Implications for Behavior, Adopter Expectations & Legislation - The AAWA
2023-04-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Researchers at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School studied the relationship between dog breed and behavior. Using their research as a kickoff point, a panel of experts will discuss the realities of identifying dog breeds, the expectations these IDs cause shelter staff and adopters to have, and implications for behavior, training, and legislation.
This discussion was originally conducted at The Fall Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement (2022) and the roundtable will continue the exploration of dog breed IDs.
The Roundtable Panel will be moderated by Marianne Luft, ASPCA:

Brittany Benesi, ASPCA
April Huntsman, CAWA, Adopt-a-Pet
Janis Bradley, National Canine Research Council
Kathleen Morrill, University of Massachusetts Medical School

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/RT-04-11-23

Webinar - 4/11/23 - Community Policing Lessons for Animal Protection - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2023-04-11 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
Animals can play a critical role in fostering trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Building upon fundamental concepts of a community-oriented policing model, this course will review relevant applications in animal protection, including tips for positive interactions, creative community partnerships, and dynamic problem-solving in the field.
Topics to be covered:

Fundamentals for a successful community-centric program
Tips for funding and resource acquisition
Ways to establish or expand existing programs

This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings.
About the Presenter:
Vincent Medley is the Program Manager and a law enforcement trainer with the HSUS’ Law Enforcement Training Center and has 22 years of experience in animal law enforcement and protection. Vincent began as an animal control officer in the City of Dallas (TX) and worked his way up to hold executive and leadership positions in the cities of Dallas, Houston, San Antonio Texas and Philadelphia, Pa., where he was the Director of the Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia and a founding member of the Philadelphia No Kill Coalition. In his career, Vincent has established successful investigation programs and has investigated and supervised the investigation of thousands of animal crimes in partnership with local, state and federal authorities. He has employed his experience to testify in support of local and state legislation nationwide, as well as training animal welfare and law enforcement professionals throughout the country. He has served tribal, rural and urban communities, and in each one, he collaborated with local groups to implement innovative programs to support the people and pets who lived there (including partnerships with the HSUS’ Pets for Life team). Vincent holds several state and national animal control officer and animal cruelty investigations certifications, and held a federal ACO commission when he enforced animal laws on the Pueblo of Isleta Indian Reservation.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/community-policing-lessons-for-animal-protection/

Online Event – 4/8/23 – Online Behavior Day – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2023-04-08 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join Community Cats Podcast on Saturday, April 8, 2023 for Online Behavior Day featuring:

Pam Johnson-Bennett, cat behavior consultant and author
Dr. Rachel Geller, animal behaviorist *Tabitha Kucera CCBC, KPA-CTP, and Fear-Free and Low-Stress Handling Certified Registered Veterinary Technician
Arden Moore, pet health and safety coach and Fear-Free Certified professional speaker

The team will offer a variety of workshops on common cat behavior issues and concerns, from vet visits and enrichment to litter box and multi-cat household issues, and how to set up a behavior program at your rescue or shelter.
You’ll not only learn about new concepts and tools you can incorporate into your home or rescue organization to address behavioral issues but there will also be fun cat trivia and prizes to enhance your experience, as well as chances to network with other professionals and volunteers in the animal welfare sphere.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2023-online-behavior-day/

Webinar - 4/7/23 - Adopt All Your Kittens in a Day: How to Hold a Low-Stress Event - ASPCAPro
2023-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
When you have more kittens than you know what to do with, it’s time to hold a mega-adoption event! For nearly two decades, Cat Adoption Team (CAT) has sent home between 50-100 or more kittens in a single day through their annual “Kitten Palooza” adoption event. Over the years, CAT has refined the process to make this one-day event run smoothly and become more enjoyable for staff, volunteers, kittens, and adopters.
During this webinar, you’ll get their time-tested recommendations for how to plan and execute an adoption event that’s low on stress but high on adoptions. You’ll get ideas for marketing to increase adopter turnout, plus suggestions for how to effectively use your space and an appointment-based event to improve the adopter experience, increase the quality of adoptions, and reduce stress for everyone involved. Get ready to host your own mega-adoption event and save more lives!

Takeaways

Utilize foster homes to stage the event
Get the word out with attention-grabbing event marketing
Use timed entry to lower stress and improve adoptions
Create adoption spaces to spread out the crowd
Host a mega-adoption event that doesn’t make you pull your hair out

Suited For

This session is best suited for those that work at a shelter or rescue.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/adopt-all-your-kittens-day-how-hold-low-stress-event

Online Event – 4/6/23 – Live from the Ranch with Laura Monaco Torelli – Karen Pryor Academy
2023-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Tune into the next episode of Live from The Ranch to learn more about cooperative care with Laura Monaco Torelli. Join Ken Ramirez and Laura Monaco Torelli for this free virtual event with real time training demos, audience Q&A, and more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Hybrid Conference - 4/2/23 to 4/6/23 - Animal Care Expo 2023 - HSUS (fee applies)
2023-04-06 06:00 - 10:30, 2023-04-05 06:00 - 21:00 | Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Two Poydras St, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Animal Care Expo is the largest international educational conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers. Over 2,500 attendees are expected to join us in New Orleans in 2023. Experts from all aspects of animal welfare will come together from across the globe to learn about the latest programs, share best practices, gain inspiration, and build lasting connections. The conference features an international trade show promoting the latest animal care products and services from a wide range of exhibitors. With eleven workshop tracks, learning labs, networking opportunities and social events, Animal Care Expo has something for everyone who cares about companion animals.
We are excited to return to New Orleans, Louisiana, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Expo will feature nearly 100 professional development sessions in-person and select livestreamed sessions for a virtual audience. These broadcasted sessions will be recorded and available to both in-person and virtual participants for on-demand viewing after the conference.
We are also incredibly excited to be able to offer several scholarships this year. Check out our Scholarship page for more information and be sure to submit your application by the January 4, 2023, deadline to be considered.
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanepro.org/expo

Webinar Series - 4/6/23 and 5/5/23 - Take Charge to Make Change: Policy Advocacy for Network Partners - Best Friends
2023-04-06 | Virtual
In this new webinar series, the Best Friends advocacy team sits down to discuss topics around policy, advocacy, and grassroots efforts for animal welfare organizations. The series aims to provide information to help you save lives in your everyday work. Topics covered include working with elected officials, lobbying, fundraising, data, coalitions, strategic plans, and more.
Each webinar is pre-recorded, and the series is split into two parts. After part 2 is published, registrants will have access to attend a live panel event where the webinar presenters will answer your questions. During the live panel event, we’ll also announce a grant opportunity in which registrants will be eligible to receive one of five $1000 grants.
Registering with the form below gets you first access to all the webinars delivered directly to your inbox, as well as the ability to participate in the live panel event where more information about the grant opportunity will be provided. Sign up by April 5 to ensure you receive Part 1 on April 6. For questions, please reach out to bfnetwork@bestfriends.org
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/education/take-charge-make-change-policy-advocacy-network-partners

Online Course – Starts 4/6/23 – The Thinking Dog: Cognition and its Role in Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)
2023-04-06 | Virtual
Have you ever wondered what’s going on in your dog’s head? This course will guide you through those intangible, invisible mental processes that influence behavior. It includes fascinating cognitive capabilities such as understanding time and concepts, reasoning, self-awareness, and consciousness. All of these abilities combine to form the mental experience of an animal, and understanding that experience is critical to understanding behavior! This is truly fascinating stuff—and it will give you a new perspective on how to change behavior and promote well-being.
In this course you will learn about:

Cognition in general
Different areas of cognition
How to apply and integrate these concepts into our work with any species

Throughout the course, full students will have multiple opportunities to use in-class activities to further their understanding of the material and to receive feedback regarding their progress in the course.
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ONLINE WEEKLY MEETINGS **

Auditors do not attend online meetings
Meetings are not recorded
Meetings take place on Thursdays at 12:00 pm Eastern (first meeting April 13th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration
There are 4 meetings for this course

Course Begins: April 6, 2023
Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/the-thinking-dog-cognition-and-its-role-in-behavior/

Webinar - 4/5/23 - The Importance of Transparency in Sheltering and Rescue - PPG (fee applies)
2023-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Much like the lack of transparency in dog training, there’s also a lack of transparency in sheltering and rescue organizations. This webinar will review key questions adopters, donors and those looking to support organizations should look for, red flags to be aware of and how organizations can improve their transparency with the public. As behavior professionals, we’ve likely all had clients who were well-intentioned adopting a dog that turned out to be more than they bargained for, resulting in emotional and financial duress. It’s up to all of us to keep groups accountable, educate clients and raise awareness about the importance of transparency.
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, KPA 1 Pending IAABC
Presented by Kate LaSala
Kate LaSala, CTC, CBCC-KA, PCBC-A, CSAT, FFCP-E is a multi-credentialed, certified behavior consultant and trainer, who specializes in helping fearful, aggressive and separation anxiety dogs and their people live better lives through one-on-one online positive training. She is a member of the PPG Shelter and Rescue Division, a former private shelter trainer and has been involved in rescue sheltering and advocacy for over two decades. She is deeply committed to continuing education, transparency and has worked with local HSUS chapters to help shutter puppy mill stores around the NYC area. Follow @RescuedByTraining on Facebook and Instagram.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5154870
