Webinar - 6/3/25 - Summa Fundraising Series Session 3: Yes, you can fundraise for an animal control - CalAnimals
2025-06-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Presented by: Summa sponsored fundraising professionals
Think animal control agencies can’t fundraise? Think again! Join this eye-opening workshop to discover how government entities can successfully raise funds to support their vital work. From innovative strategies to practical tips, you’ll walk away with the tools and inspiration to boost your department’s impact. Don’t miss out—let’s redefine what’s possible!
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UmKUDiicSCCico34TWVLYQ#/registration

Webinar - 6/5/25 - Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: Behavior Pathway Resources - Tools of the Trade - ASPCAPro
2025-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Behavior-focused pathway planning and outcome decision-making are challenges faced by every animal shelter. Without tools to guide those processes, it can be overwhelming to address challenges on a case-by-case basis for every dog and cat admitted to your shelter. Dr. Miranda K. Workman, from the ASPCA’s Behavioral Sciences team, will introduce a group of behavior pathway resources developed to guide pathway planning and outcome decisions with your shelter’s behavioral capacity for care in mind.
– Understand how to define language, determine adoptability, assess welfare, assess risk and determine behavioral capacity for care.
– Gain tools for implementing the above in your shelter.
– Learn how to approach your shelter’s pathway planning and outcome decision processes with confidence.
This session is suited for animal welfare staff, veterinarians, technicians, and staff working in the Northern Tier (Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin), but all are welcome.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/northern-tier-shelter-initiative-zoomies-behavior-pathway-resources-tools-trade

Event - 6/7/25 - California Adopt-a-Pet Day 2025 - CalAnimals, SF SPCA, ASPCA
2025-06-07 | Virtual
On June 7, 2025, more than 150 animal shelters across California will be offering fee-waived adoptions during the Second Annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day, with the ASPCA providing grants to underwrite the adoption fees for most of these participating organizations.
Shelters and other organizations can help spread the word—in Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu, and Vietnamese! California for All Animals partnered with Patitas y Palabras to provide colloquial translations of promotional resources, now available at the California Adopt-a-Pet Day website. To download multilingual social graphics, flyers, and more, use the “Select Language” menu in the top left corner of the site.
California Adopt-a-Pet Day is managed by CalAnimals, an organization that focuses on the success of California animal welfare and sheltering organizations in meeting the needs of animals and people in their communities. The initiative is generously supported by the San Francisco SPCA, a nonprofit that works in San Francisco, the Central Valley, and across California to ensure that every companion animal has access to quality medical care, compassionate shelter, and a loving home, and the ASPCA, the longest-standing animal welfare organization in North America that works on the frontlines to save, transform, and protect the lives of millions of dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals in the fight against animal cruelty and homelessness.
Visit the Adopt-a-Pet Day website to download shelter resources: https://caadoptapetday.org/shelter-resources

Online Conference – 6/7/25 to 6/8/25 – Online Kitten Conference – CCP and National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)
2025-06-07 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Kittens require specialized care, which is why Community Cats Podcast and The National Kitten Coalition have partnered to present a conference dedicated exclusively to caring for the tiniest felines. Over this two-day event, animal shelter professionals, caregivers, fosters, and kitten enthusiasts will come together to deepen their knowledge and sharpen skills for raising healthy kittens and running successful kitten programs.
Sessions will cover a wide range of topics, from socializing feral kittens for adoption and managing foster programs to exploring innovative initiatives that empower communities to care for kittens of any age. Featured speakers include respected experts in kitten care, representing a wealth of experience from across the animal welfare community.
Early bird registration is just $50, covering access to the live event, recorded sessions afterward, speaker slides, handouts, and more. Prices increase to $75 on May 8, 2025—so don’t delay!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2025-online-kitten-conference/

Webinar - 6/9/25 - License Portability in Veterinary Medicine - The Bridge Club
2025-06-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
It’s time to dive into one of the biggest challenges in vet med: License Portability. Licensure portability, means a professional license earned in one state is recognized and allows the holder to practice in another state without needing to obtain a new license.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/license-portability-in-veterinary-medicine-1

Online Training - 6/11/25 - Equitable Community Engagement for Board Members - Virginia Community Voice (fee applies)
2025-06-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
This training is for Board Members and shares VACV’s framework for equitable community engagement, and will guide participants through reflections on their experiences making decisions about and for historically marginalized communities.
Virginia Community Voice encourages organizations to reevaluate how they engage marginalized communities.
Virginia Community Voice offers leaders a simple framework to reflect on how decisions are made for both the Board and the institution the Board serves. Participants will work through the mental models that uphold traditional power systems, how to equitably make decisions, and engage people of color and other marginalized groups. Using this model, organizations can maximize impact and minimize harm caused to people in historically marginalized communities.
In this two-hour virtual training, participants will:

Think through traditional board structures and how they uphold power systems in organizations and communities
Learn about the four stages of the Community Voice model of engagement: Listen, Connect, Craft, and Reflect
Reflect on power, and understanding how to think about the power the Board wields, and how to imagine power sharing as a value for your Board
Reflect on their own experiences making decisions about and engaging people in historically marginalized communities
Learn strategies for power-sharing and diversifying your boards

Not a member of a Board? That’s ok! We still want you come, to let us know if this training resonates with you, and if you think your Board Members would benefit from it. We’ll also provide tips on how to approach the conversation with your Board about attending this training.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vacommunityvoice.networkforgood.com/events/79349-2025-june-equitable-community-engagement-for-board-members

Online Event - 6/11/25 - Best Friends Shelter Medicine Monthly Webinar - Best Friends
2025-06-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The National Shelter Medicine team with Best Friends Animal Society hosts monthly webinars on various medical related topics for animal shelters.
This month’s webinar is about Infectious Disease Outbreak Management.
All are welcome to attend this month or any of our webinars held monthly. Attendees register only once and can then attend any of the monthly webinars afterwards.
For more info and to register click here.

Webinar - 6/11/25 - Home Alone: An Update on Canine Separation-Related Disorders - HumaneVMA
2025-06-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
Separation-related disorder (SRD) remains one of the most common behavioral problem in the canine population, affecting up to 40% of canine patients in veterinary behavior specialty practices. They can be taxing to the human-animal bond by restricting the guardian’s ability to leave the home without their dog. This webinar will give an update on terminology and most recent research on the different types of SRDs. It will also discuss different treatment options, including medications and behavior modification.
Learning Objectives:

Correctly identify and diagnose separation-related disorders in dogs
Identify medical and behavioral differential diagnoses for SRDs in dogs
Discuss challenges of SRDs with clients
Make a treatment plan for dogs with SRDs, including medication options and behavior modification

Presented by: Claudia Richter, DVM, DACVB
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanevma.memberclicks.net/webinar-home-alone-canine-separation

Webinar - 6/12/25 - Keep Quiet: A Conversation on the Perks of Introversion in the Workplace - The AAWA
2025-06-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Susan Cain, author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, will have an honest discussion about ways to develop leaders, manage teams, make smart hires, and stimulate innovation. Then, connect in small breakout groups to explore how to apply Susan’s insights in your workplace—whether you’re working with introverts, extroverts, or everyone in between.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/quiet

Webinar - 6/12/25 - Not Strays, Just Found a Street Away - HASS
2025-06-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
What do people in your community do when they find a lost pet?
In the United States, the majority of pets enter animal shelters as lost pets, making supporting this population the most significant opportunity for lifesaving and community engagement. In this webinar, Ali Triplett, Community Support Manager for LifeLine Animal Project, and Jenifer Reed, HASS Senior Education Specialist, will present data-backed solutions based on community behavior trends to help your organization reunite more lost pets with their owners and reduce shelter overcrowding.
Just in time for Lost Pet Prevention month (July), attendees can expect to leave with tools for implementing effective lost pet reunification programs, including short-term foster placements, tracking actionable data, and enhancing lost-and-found pet communication strategies.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7017387899470/WN_cJs3T2jZQPyveCqhPIx5GA#/registration

Online Event – 6/14/25 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2025-06-14 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate after taking a short quiz and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Neighborhood Cats.
Session duration is 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session.
$10 Fee
Registration Link

Hybrid Conference – 6/17/25 to 6/18/25 – 2025 Veterinary Behavior Symposium – ACVB (fee applies)
2025-06-17 06:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
2025 Veterinary Behavior Symposium
June 17-18
The Ice House | Louisville, KY
Brought to you by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, the Veterinary Behavior Symposium gathers the brightest minds in the field of veterinary behavior. The two-day symposium is a chance to connect with other like-minded professionals and create a community. Come curious. Leave excited and inspired!
Virtual Registration Closes June 16
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dacvb.org/page/2025VBSandForum

Webinar - 6/18/25 - Summa Fundraising Series Session 4: The Business Side of Fundraising - CalAnimals
2025-06-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Presented by: Summa sponsored fundraising professionals
Take your fundraising to the next level by mastering the business side of success! This workshop dives into the essential tools and strategies you need, from savvy accounting practices and data-driven decision-making to crafting smart gift acceptance policies and creating a donor experience that leaves a lasting impression. Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your skills and maximize your impact!
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9OgHu1LfSJGZwFY2AP1BLQ#/registration

Webinar - 6/18/25 - Mobilizing Foster Care: Unlocking the Power of Community-Based Support - Shelter Animals Count
2025-06-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Next Up in the Unlocking Animal Data Series: Mobilizing Foster Care: Unlocking the Power of Community-Based Support
Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 2PM EST / 11AM PST
Join us for a focused look at how foster programs are evolving to meet today’s challenges through innovative, community-driven strategies. We’ll highlight short-term fostering initiatives like Arizona Humane Society’s successful Dog Day Out program, showcasing the data they’re collecting, how it’s driving engagement, and the positive impact on long-stay dogs.
With hurricane season underway, you’ll also hear from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue on how they rallied their community to foster every pet ahead of Hurricane Helene, and how they managed operations and pet tracking through the aftermath.
This session will also include foster-related insights from SAC’s 2024 Year-End Report and Hill’s State of the Shelter Report, helping you put national trends into local action.
This webinar will be recorded.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelteranimalscount.org/unlocking-animal-data-series/

Online Training - 6/21/25 – Drop Trap: A Trapper’s Best Friend – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2025-06-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Trying to catch the last cat in your colony who isn’t fixed? Got a wily feral who just won’t go into a box trap, no matter how much you spend on roasted chicken? How about catching a litter of kittens all at once—with their mom? All these tough trapping situations and more can be solved if you know how to use a drop trap! Join Neighborhood Cats, co-designers of the first commercially available drop trap, as they discuss how to use this invaluable tool. Plus tips and tricks for advanced drop trappers, too. This program is presented in partnership with Neighborhood Cats.
Session duration is 2 hours. $10 Fee.
Registration link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/141353658981139291

Webinar - 6/24/25 - Pet Protection Orders: A Powerful Tool to Respond to Animal Abuse and Domestic Violence - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2025-06-24 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
Forty American states now specifically enable courts to include companion and/or farm animals in domestic violence protection-from-abuse orders. The movement to enable pet protection orders began in 2006 and has spread rapidly, but several states are still holding out.
This webinar will examine the history of this movement, the unexpected opposition to what should be a common-sense solution to Link issues, and how well this legal mechanism is being utilized.
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.
Presenter: Phil Arkow
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/pet-protection-orders-a-powerful-tool-to-respond-to-animal-abuse-and-domestic-violence/

Webinar - 6/24/25 - The Legal Building Blocks of California’s RVT Profession - CVMA and SF SPCA
2025-06-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join the San Francisco SPCA and CVMA (California Veterinary Medical Association) for an exclusive webinar designed for veterinarians, RVTs, veterinary assistants, and shelter professionals who want to better understand the laws shaping the RVT role in California. Grant Miller, DVM, Director of Regulatory Affairs for CVMA, and Bruce Wagman, SF SPCA’s Keith C. Wetmore Shelter Policy and Legal Services Special Counsel, will dive into the laws and minimum standards that define the RVT scope of practice in California.
Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
Noon – 2:00 PM
You’ll gain practical insights into:

Tasks that RVTs can legally perform
Best practices for supervision and delegation
Optimizing RVT training and clinical integration
Building trust and collaboration and efficiency among veterinary teams

This course has been RACE approved for 2 hours of live-interactive continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
This course will be available on-demand for self-guided/ non-interactive CE credit after June 30th.
SF SPCA’s advocacy work is made possible in part by the generous support of the Barbara Wolfe Advocacy Fund.
REGISTER TODAY

Online Event - 6/24/25 - MCVMA's Community Connections: DEI is dying, but was it ever enough? - MCVMA
2025-06-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Join us for a conversation centering on higher education pivoting away from “DEI” language and official programming and how to stay resilient in this changing world. We’ll also discuss DEI in institutions — was it ever really there?
Please note: registration is capped at 20 participants. Registration will close 1 hour before the start time. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list, email us at info@mcvma.org.
All attendees must accept the Group Participation Requirements:
1. This group is intended to support BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) in the veterinary field, their allies, and those looking to become allies. Veterinary professionals (vets, techs, assistants, practice managers/owners, researchers, inspectors, etc.) and students are welcome.
2. Be Respectful and Courteous
We’re all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Let’s treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but respect is required.
3. No Hate Speech or Bullying
Bullying of any kind isn’t allowed, and degrading comments about things like race, ethnicity, religion, culture, age, weight, sexual orientation, gender or identity will not be tolerated.
4. No Commercial Advertising, Spam, Irrelevant Comments
5. Respect Everyone’s Privacy
No space is truly “safe” but we aim to make this space “safer” and welcoming. Being part of this group requires mutual trust. Authentic, expressive discussions make groups great, but may also be sensitive and private. Participants may share as little or as much as they’d like, and we advise all to assess the benefits and risks of their participation. We ask that all participants keep discussions and stories shared in the group confidential.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/j4Y4o_xzQPGv-gfHCwIWdA#/registration

Hybrid Conference - 6/27/25 to 6/30/25 - Pac Vet 2025 - CVMA (fee applies)
2025-06-27 08:00 - 19:00 | Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
The California Veterinary Medical Association’s Pacific Veterinary Conference (PacVet) returns to Long Beach in 2025 to bring comprehensive, current, and practical continuing education information to the entire veterinary practice team! This four-day conference gives attendees the opportunity to earn CE, attend a two-day Vet Expo, and network with colleagues from across the globe.
WEBSITE LINK: https://pacvet.net/

Webinar - 6/29/25 - Why Pets Matter in Human Services: An Ethical Call to Action for Social Workers and Other Human Service Professionals - Open Door Veterinary Collective
2025-06-29 06:00 - 07:30 | Virtual
Why Pets Matter in Human Services
In human health, mental health, and social service systems, pets are often invisible. They’re not routinely included in assessments, charts, or care planning, even when decisions about housing, healthcare, or safety may depend on them.
This free, 1.5-credit ethics CEU webinar for social workers and human service professionals addresses this critical gap.
Ask About Pets: An Ethical Call to Action
Presented by Dr. Janet Hoy-Gerlach, LISW-S, LCSW
Hosted by Open Door Veterinary Collective and the International Association of Veterinary Social Work
WEBSITE LINK: https://iavsw.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1951749

Online Event - 7/1/25 - All Call: More Effective Customer Care - California for All Animals
2025-07-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Now, more than ever, it’s crucial to engage all members of our communities. Starting February 18, Partnering for Pets: A Multicultural Community of Practice, is coming to the All Call to strengthen our capacity to do just that.
Are you passionate about increasing adoptions, foster, return to home, and keeping more pets and people together? Do you want to learn and share practical strategies for building relationships with diverse communities? This community is for you!
July 1 Topic: More Effective Customer Care
Don’t miss the final Multicultural Engagement Community of Practice session at the All Call! Diana Cruz-Rivas (Director and Board Secretary) and Deisy Melero (Caseworker, Disaster Relief Program) will discuss HEART L.A.’s culturally-responsive approach to customer care and interaction.
Access Part 1 and Part 2 of Heart L.A.’s previous presentation, Housing Rights for People with Emotional Support Animals**,** and invite your client-facing team members to join the call at 12 p.m. PT on July 1.
The All Call will provide a space for learning, sharing, and networking with colleagues dedicated to building stronger connections with all segments of their communities. You’ll hear how California shelters are advancing culturally-responsive programming and building bridges to decrease length of stay and increase positive outcomes for animals, as well as the shelter staff and community members who care for them.
About the All Call
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.
The 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.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call

Online Course – Application deadline 7/4/25 – Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program August 2025 Session – UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse
2025-07-04 | Virtual
Are you ready to take your career in animal sheltering to the next level? Offered by the Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse as part of Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge, the Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program empowers frontline animal shelter workers to provide exceptional care, grounded in best practices, with a focus on improving outcomes for animals and communities.
Through engaging online courses, you’ll gain expertise in:

Best practices to reduce animal stress.
Foundational animal care and medical care to enhance your skills.
Behavior, training, and enrichment for healthier, happier animals.
Population management to optimize shelter resources.
Daily care best practices that streamline your workflow and maximize impact.

Whether you’re new to shelter work or a seasoned professional, this program equips you with the tools, knowledge, and recognition to make a greater difference.
Why Become Certified?

Advance your career with professional credentials.
Learn practical, actionable skills to improve daily operations.
Gain confidence in providing high-quality care for every animal.

Applications are being accepted for the August 2025 session starting 8/4/25! Start learning today and become part of the growing movement to transform animal sheltering.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 7/4/25.
Certification is currently free, #ThanksToMaddie!
This program is most relevant for individuals working in public shelters or private shelters with municipal contracts. Enrollment is limited; applicants from these shelter types will be prioritized for this session.
Learn more about upcoming sessions and apply at https://tinyurl.com/SCS-General

Webinar - 7/8/25 - Overwhelmed, Overcrowded and Overburdened: Finding New and Creative Ways to Serve More with Fewer Resources - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2025-07-08 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
Join us for a panel discussion featuring Municipal Shelters that have made remarkable strides in lifesaving by thinking outside the box and maximizing their capabilities with limited resources. This webinar is designed to inspire and empower shelters, showing that you don’t need a massive budget to help families keep their pets.
Together, we’ll explore how collaboration and creativity can elevate animal welfare—focusing on the well-being of both animals and the people who love them. Our expert panel will share practical tips and strategies you can implement, even on a tight budget. Let’s work together to make a difference!
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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/overwhelmed-overcrowded-and-overburdened-finding-new-and-creative-ways-to-serve-more-with-fewer-resources/

Webinar - 7/9/25 - Quick Snips and Quality Care; HQHVSN Updates - Best Friends
2025-07-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
In this webinar we’ll dive into updates in HQHVSN and learn to streamline operations without compromising care. Discover how to enhance patient safety, patient welfare, and staff well-being, all while maximizing your impact!
Presented by: Dr. Erin Katribe, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine) and Melanie Lyons, LVT from the National Shelter Medicine team with Best Friends Animal Society
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/4717437859110/WN_iRsWQsmFS4aikwy3tfGwsg#/

Webinar - 7/10/25 - Inclusion as a Solution to Animal Welfare Challenges Associated with Dog Breeding - Life of Riley at Springpoint
2025-07-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
LoR’s efforts to eliminate inhumane practices in dog breeding (“puppy mill” practices) connect deeply to our goal of emptying animal shelters and ensuring all dogs find a home. A multitude of solutions are required to achieve these interconnected goals. In this webinar, Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) will show how increased inclusivity in the adoption process can open new homes for shelter dogs and reduce intentional dog breeding.
Speakers:
Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE)

James Evans, Founder & CEO
Sloane Hawes, Chief of Research & Development
Celeste Morales, Senior Director of Research & Development

WEBSITE LINK: https://lor.dog/webinars/

Webinar - 7/10/25 - Bust the Bottleneck: Unlocking Flow in the Animal Care Ecosystem - Best Friends
2025-07-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Creating more efficient flows with noses in and noses out doesn’t have to be complicated or resource intensive. With a few focused practices, you can reduce length of stay, avoid bottlenecks, and get more pets home faster. Pathway planning is a practical, proactive approach to managing your population, and it can work no matter your organization’s size, staffing, or resource level.
Attendees will learn how to define common outcome paths, identify critical flow-through points, and kickstart daily rounds without feeling overwhelmed. With practical, real-world tools and examples, you’ll walk away with the confidence to take your first (or next) step toward more efficient, targeted lifesaving.
Learn from three experienced panelists: Brent Toellner, Senior Director Lifesaving Programs, Best Friends Animal Society; Dr. Colleen Guilfoyle, National Shelter Medicine Veterinarian, Best Friends Animal Society; and Faith Wright, Director of Operations at Brandywine Valley SPCA.
No matter your resources and staff, you can use what you have to star t reducing length of stay, improving kennel stress, and achieving better outcomes for the pets in your care. Register now and join us live on Thursday, July 10 at 3pm ET.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/2717496577685/WN_FCrMZnfZQuiBE67df9ac2A#/registration

Webinar - 7/10/25 - Community Cat Programs: Legally Upheld, Vet-Approved, and the Most Humane Option for Free-Roaming Cats - CalAnimals
2025-07-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join us for a powerful conversation about the legal, scientific, and practical foundation for Community Cat Programs (CCPs)—including TNR, RTF, SNR, and TVNR.
Panelists will unpack the recent court ruling in favor of the San Diego Humane Society’s CCP, setting a statewide precedent for similar programs. You’ll hear from:

Dr. Kate Hurley (UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program), a national leader in shelter medicine, who will share the veterinary and scientific rationale for CCPs as best practice.
Julianna Tetlow (San Diego Humane Society), who led government relations during the 4-year legal battle and will share how the program was built and defended.
Bruce Wagman (SF SPCA Shelter Policy and Legal Services), an animal law expert, who will explain California laws that govern CCPs and what this ruling means for shelters and communities statewide.

Learn why CCPs are not just effective, they’re the most humane and now, court-approved.
What questions do you have about the San Diego community cat case or community cat program considerations in California generally? Please use this survey link to let panelists know: Community Cat Programs Webinar – What would you like to know? Survey
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OVR8F5ilRwud50d-TXboXA

Hybrid Conference - 7/11/25 to 7/13/25 - ASPCA® Cornell Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Conference - ASPCA (fee applies)
2025-07-11 09:25 - 16:30 | Virtual
The 2025 ASPCA® Cornell Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Conference will be held July 11-13, 2025, at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Now in its 22nd year, this year’s conference features world-class continuing education from dozens of sessions covering the latest in medical, behavior and shelter operations. This year’s agenda features over 40 sessions, workshops, and roundtables for sheltering, veterinary, and behavior professionals, including a keynote by Vincent Medley, Maddie’s Human Animal Support Services Director at Austin Pets Alive. Vincent will discuss the history of animal control and its relationship to sheltering.
This year’s tracks include:

Foundations of Sheltering: Features two full days of sessions focused on a review of sheltering principles to deliver high quality care. Includes sessions on population management, training spay/neuter teams, enrichment and more!
Integrated Care: Sessions are centered around veterinary, behavior, and sheltering teams working together to optimize care. Includes presentations on behavior modification in a shelter, behavior in a medical setting, puppy socialization and more!
Vet-to-Vet: Offerings focus on providing efficient and practical medical care to animals in shelter medicine, community medicine, and accessible care settings – delivered by veterinarians, for veterinarians. Includes sessions on clinical pathology, surgical spectrum of care, orthopedic surgery decision making and more!
Community connections: Sessions explore the connection between animal sheltering and the community. Includes sessions on community vaccine clinics, field services, community outreach as a culture and more!
Sheltering Research & Applications: Offerings focus on applying research-backed solutions and protocols. Includes sessions on ringworm in cats, antimicrobials and more!

Livestream Available Again This Year!
Can’t make it to Ithaca? We’ve got you covered! Most conference sessions will be livestreamed and available for both in-person and livestream ticket holders. Check out our livestream page for more info!
WEBSITE LINK: https://events.bizzabo.com/sheltermedconference

Online Event - 7/15/25 to 7/17/25 - The Leadership Summit - The AAWA
2025-07-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Does your organization have a culture of learning and growth?
The Leadership Summit is a can’t-miss virtual professional development event for animal welfare leaders who want to boost their own skills and inspire their team members to flourish. Each day features a keynote, followed by a roundtable discussion, and then small group conversations.
1pm – 2:30 pm ET, daily, Tuesday, July 15 – Thursday, July 17
Daily Topic & Keynote Speaker
July 15 – Self-Care and Peer Support for Leaders | Jessica Dolce
July 16 – Building Trust in Animal Welfare | Jasmin Robinson & Maria Morukian
July 17 – Strategic Thinking and Balancing Priorities | Dorie Clark
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/leadership-summit

Webinar - 7/16/25 - Essential Rabbit Training for ACOs and Shelter Staff - CalAnimals
2025-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
This webinar offers a detailed introduction to the philosophy, and best practices of the San Diego House Rabbit Society (SDHRS), with a focus on practical strategies for shelter staff, field ACOs, and adoption counselors who interact with rabbits in their roles.
Led by SDHRS Executive Director Jennifer Lee, the session will walk through key components of our shelter model, the unique care needs of domestic rabbits, and the core educational framework we use to support adopters and animal welfare professionals.
Key topics include:
• Shelter layout and intake protocols at SDHRS
• Rabbit behavior, communication, and humane handling
• Standards for housing, daily care, and enrichment
• Medical red flags, illness response protocols, and wellness indicators
• Nutrition, litter box training, and sanitation practices
• Public health and disease prevention, including RHDV2 protocols
• Adoption readiness and what SDHRS requires from potential adopters
Who should attend:
Shelter employees, adoption counselors, animal control officers, and anyone involved in the intake, care, or placement of rabbits in shelter or rescue environments.
This webinar is designed to give professionals in the field practical, replicable insights that elevate rabbit welfare and improve outcomes across the board.
This webinar has been generously sponsored by We Mail For You for your printing, direct mail, and promotional item needs.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BCB00FM6RLq5eX8JFfl1iQ#/registration
