Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 5/8/25 - Maddie's Insights: Exploring Factors That Influence Public Engagement of Adoptable Pets on Social Me - Maddie's Fund
2025-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The use of social media platforms to advertise adoptable animals has increased throughout the years. The content of these posts (e.g., photos, videos, text) may increase post engagement (e.g., likes and shares) and ultimately animal adoptions. Few studies have examined which characteristics of post content successfully increases engagement. This talk will give background information regarding the online promotion of adoptable animals and will focus on the results of our recent study that analyzed the Facebook posts of several rural animal shelters to determine whether certain types of content (e.g., style/features of photos and videos, subject/tone of text, type/sex of animal, etc.) influenced engagement. We also had the opportunity to compare differences between posts in 2019 (pre-pandemic) and 2020 (post-pandemic). The results of this study suggest that the type of animal and the environment in which the animals were depicted can influence likes and shares of posts. It was also discovered that posts in 2019 received more likes, while posts in 2020 received more shares. Although the findings of this study support the use of social media to increase the engagement of posts depicting adoptable animals, more research is needed to determine how the content of posts directly influence adoption rates.
Attendees will learn about:

the online promotion of adoptable animals and the features that have previously been linked to increased adoptions.
using social media platforms to increase public engagement of adoptable animals. Specifically, what features of post content may have an influence.
questions that have yet to be answered. Topics of future exploration will be suggested.

Earn continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement towards 1.0 CAWA CEs. This webinar has also been pre-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). It has also been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit between 11/13/24 – 11/13/26 in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. Complete the quiz to earn continuing education credit.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister

Webinar - 5/8/25 - Accreditation Reform - The Bridge Club
2025-05-08 17:00 - 18:00
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/accreditation-reform

Online Conference - 5/13/25 - The Maui Wildfire: An In-depth Look at Community Cats and Disaster Response - Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2025-05-13 10:00 - 15:15
In the summer of 2023, a wildfire sparked by a fallen power line destroyed the historic town of Lahaina in Maui, Hawaii. The blaze left behind not only over five square miles of rubble and ash, but hundreds of surviving cats, most of them community cats. Join the leaders of the wildfire response, including animal welfare professionals from Maui Humane Society, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program and Neighborhood Cats, and learn how they rescued and pursued live outcomes for every cat who made it through the fire, feral or not.
After this conference, you and your agency will be prepared to implement a wildfire or other disaster response for cats in your community, including running a shelter-in-place program in the disaster zone, initial treatment and assessment after rescue, housing fire cats, pathways towards specific outcomes, reunification efforts and, ultimately, placement.
Stay tuned for more details about the speakers and program. Let’s work together to ensure no cat is left behind in times of disaster!

This course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-maui-wildfire-an-in-depth-look-at-community-cats-and-disaster-response/

Webinar - 5/13/25 - The Adopter Experience: A Guide to Increasing Adoptions - Shelter Animals Count
2025-05-13 12:30 - 13:30
In order to address the backlog of pets in shelters and rescues, we need to increase adoptions. If you are unable to attend this workshop at the Animal Care Expo by Humane World for Animals, we are going to give you the opportunity to hear from each of the session’s panelists with five distinct perspectives, about the latest data-supported methods to attract adopters, help them find a match and support them for the long haul.
To tackle the backlog of pets in shelters and rescues, boosting adoptions is essential. Join a panel of experts as they share the latest data-driven strategies for attracting adopters, matching them with the right pets and supporting them throughout the adoption journey. Gain insights into the adopter experience, from navigating online processes to visiting a local shelter, and walk away with practical tips to enhance adoptions at every stage while fostering community engagement.
Panelists:
Lindsay Hamrick – Humane World for Animals
Amanda Foster – Human Animal Support Services (HASS)
Stephanie Filer – Shelter Animals Count
Courtney Suthoff – Hill’s Pet Nutrition April Huntsman – Adopt-a-Pet
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oOiX_ntHRludG9hN4-Ldsg#/registration

Webinar - 5/14/25 - Unlocking AI for Animal Shelters - Outcomes Consulting
2025-05-14 11:00 - 12:00
Join us on May 14 at 2 PM EST / 11 AM PST for a live webinar led by Kristen Hassen of Outcomes Consulting Group, designed specifically for animal shelter professionals. This interactive, fast-paced session will teach you how to easily integrate AI into operations to save time, streamline processes, and improve outcomes. Whether you’re just getting started with AI or looking to expand your AI toolkit, this session will provide actionable insights and real-world examples to help your team work smarter and save more lives.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jsE51Gw-RFqVlNn-RowUNA#/registration

Online Training – 5/14/25 – Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop Presented by Dr. Rachel Geller – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2025-05-14 11:00 - 12:30
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 inter-cat aggression.
Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual techniques. This session is being recorded and recordings will be shared. Attendees will receive a certificate after taking a short quiz.
This session is led by Dr. Rachel Geller, founder of All Cats All the Time, Inc. and lasts 1.5 hours, including an optional 15-minute Q&A session. Registration is just $10.00.
This course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/8757944804645518678

Webinar - 5/17/25 - Targeted TNR and Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck Certification Workshop - Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2025-05-17 11:00 - 13:00
The more cats you fix, the more impact your TNR program will have, right? Wrong! Spay/neuter volume alone is rarely enough by itself to keep consistently reducing a community’s free-roaming cat population over time. Another aspect to the program needs to be identifying areas of high need (meaning, lots of cats) and then focusing TNR resources at that location in order to achieve high sterilization rates. Discover what targeting is, why it’s so important, and how you can do it no matter how large or small your program currently is. This program is presented in partnership with Neighborhood Cats. This class offers a certification option.
This course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/
WEBSITE LINK: Targeted TNR Registration

Online Certificate Program – Starts 5/19/25 – Animal Shelter Behavioral Management Certificate Program – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
2025-05-19
The shelter environment is a very stressful place that affects the psychological well-being of the animals. Comprehensive behavior programs are essential to keep the animals behaviorally and emotionally healthy during their stay. This eight-week course will give you the knowledge and skills to develop an effective behavior program aimed at improving the welfare of the animals in your care.
Dates: 5/19/25 – 7/13/25
Who will benefit from this program?

Anyone currently affiliated with an animal shelter or rescue organization who wants to learn more about animal behavior as it relates to the shelter/foster environment.
Anyone who wants to improve the emotional wellbeing of the animals in your care.
Anyone seeking a behavior specialist position with an animal shelter or rescue organization.

What You Will Learn

Gain knowledge on how to read dog and cat animal body language and signaling
Learn techniques for safe, humane handling of the animals
Understand how the shelter environment effects the emotional wellbeing of the animals and how to use stress reduction techniques to improve welfare
Gain knowledge on how to keep the animals physically, mentally, and socially stimulated through shelter-wide enrichment programs
Understand the value of effective canine and feline behavior assessments
Obtain the knowledge and skills needed to implement training and behavior modification techniques to improve the behavior and emotional state of the shelter animals
Obtain skills needed to ensure quality customer service for adoption counseling and follow-up.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 4.8 CEUs
Course Code: UNSM 050 – 013
Certificate Price: $429
WEBSITE LINK: https://uc.pacific.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=2133958

Webinar - 5/19/25 - Redefining the Gold Standard: A New Framework for More Accessible Care - UC Davis KSMP
2025-05-19 13:00 - 14:30
What if the “gold standard” isn’t gold for everyone?
We all know it’s time to have this conversation. At best, one-size-fits-all thinking in veterinary care limits our ability to help—and feels disempowering on both sides of the exam table. At worst, care without context results in barriers that prevent us from even meeting the pets who need us most.
Let’s flip the script!
A standing-room-only presentation at this year’s Animal Care Expo reinforced what we’ve all been thinking: It’s time to say no to the status quo! Join us Monday, May 19, from 1- 2:30pm Pacific for Redesigning the Gold Standard: A New Framework for More Accessible Care.
By the end of this webinar, you’ll be able to:

Articulate the difference between spectrum of care, incremental care, gold standard, and standard of care—and learn how contextualized care is critical to all.
Match care to context—balance medical best practices with real-world constraints, community needs, and ethical obligations.
Understand how the law supports your ability to provide care.
SCOPE before you SOAP.

Presented by Dr. Jennifer Bennett, Dr. Sarah Mantovani and Kelly Bremken, MSSW
Register now: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/webinar/register/8017470939827/WN_QUVCHUn_RvKtsnVarFa8dw

Webinar - 5/20/25 - Unleash the Power of Pet Reunification - CalAnimals
2025-05-20 10:00 - 11:00
Join Gina Knepp from Petco Love and Sarah Aguilar, Director Santa Barbara County Animal Services Division, for an engaging session that will transform your approach to lost pet recovery! Discover the exciting enhancements of the Love Lost platform, packed with innovative features designed to bridge the gap between shelters and community members. Whether you are new to the platform or a seasoned user, this session promises valuable insights on maximizing its potential. Learn about the latest mapping tools and discover how field officers can leverage these upgrades to reunite lost pets with their families right where they are are-saving time and resources for everyone involved. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your impact in the community.
Presenters:
Gina Knepp, Petco Love
Sarah Aguilar, Santa Barbara County Animal Services
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9IRbnlkuQKC5Tu91N-arWw#/registration

Webinar Series - 5/20/25 - Doors Wide Open - Successful Program Profiles: Neighborhood Pets and their Community-Centered Well-Being for People and Pets - Open Door Veterinary Collective
2025-05-20 12:00
Topic: Successful Program Profiles: Neighborhood Pets and their Community-Centered Well-Being for People and Pets
Join Geraldine, Becca and Janet as they discuss the community-centered approach of Neighborhood Pets Outreach & Resource Center, a membership-based, Cleveland nonprofit created by proximate leaders—those deeply connected to the communities they serve. They have built strong human service and community development partnerships to help families also access vital healthcare, legal and emergency resources.
This webcast highlights how Neighborhood Pets offers adaptable strategies for innovative community building in support of human and pet well-being!
Guest Speakers:
– Geraldine D’Silva, National Director of Programs & Partnerships at Open Door Veterinary Collective
– Janet Hoy-Gerlach, PhD, LCSW, LISW-S, Director of Veterinary Social Work at Open Door Veterinary Collective
– Becca Britton, Executive Director at Neighborhood Pets
Register here: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1QXhCo6QRRSKBYInJ_Ki0Q#/
Join Open Door Veterinary Collective for lively conversations as we explore innovative and practical solutions that organizations are using to address barriers to accessing pet care and resources in their communities.
We’ll cover various topics and share successful strategies through short 30-minute presentations, panel discussions, video snippets and Q&A sessions.
Topics and featured programs include:
• Pet Inclusive Transportation Options
• Access to Financially Friendly Pet Services
• Engaging with Human and Social Service Providers to Increase Access to Care
• Successful Program Profiles: Neighborhood Pets and their Community-Centered Well-Being for People and Pets
• How to Multiply Existing Donor Dollars for Veterinary Care in Your Community and more!
Who should attend? Everyone is welcome! This series is perfect for those interested or involved in access to veterinary care. Each session will be recorded and viewable on-demand within a few days after the event.
Come make friends and learn to make access to care more achievable for all involved! #ThanksToMaddie
Learn more: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/opendoorwebcasts

Webinar - 5/20/25 - Healthy Humans, Happy Pets Part 1 - Physical Wellbeing: The Foundation of Health - Fear Free Shelters
2025-05-20 12:00 - 13:00
Physical wellbeing is the foundation for showing up as our best selves—both for the animals in our care and for each other. Just as we prioritize comfort and health for pets, it’s vital to extend that same level of care to ourselves to maintain energy, focus, and emotional resilience in veterinary and pet care environments.
Join Fear Free Shelters for a webinar with Melyssa Allen, MA, NBC-HWC, DipACLM, as we explore the six pillars of lifestyle medicine and their role in supporting wellbeing. We’ll focus on the core behaviors of nutrition, physical activity, and sleep, and how they influence not only our physical health but the quality of care we provide to pets every day.
What You’ll Learn:
• An introduction to the six pillars of lifestyle medicine
• How core health behaviors impact physical wellbeing and mental health
• The importance of lifestyle habits in supporting both personal and professional quality of life
• How to create a personal wellbeing vision and identify goals aligned with that vision
Presentation by
Melyssa Allen, MA, NBC-HWC, DipACLM
Register now: https://fearfreellc.webinargeek.com/healthy-humans-happy-pets-part-1-physical-well-being-the-foundation-of-health

Webinar - 5/20/25 - Gatekeeping Care: The Intersection of Spay/Neuter and the Myth of "Responsible Pet Ownership" - MCVMA
2025-05-20 17:00 - 18:00
Join MCVMA and shelter medicine professionals for an open panel discussion on the recently released WSAVA guidelines on pet sterilization and the broader, ongoing debate around spay/neuter practices. We’ll explore the implications of these guidelines for access to care, equity in veterinary medicine, and how structural bias shapes the way we define and approach “responsible pet ownership.” This conversation aims to bring diverse perspectives to a complex issue impacting communities, veterinarians, and the animals we serve. We welcome questions and interaction from attendees and hope to foster an engaging, thoughtful dialogue. This session will include a Q&A. Please share any questions you’d like to ask our panelists in the registration form below.
Our Panelists:
– Dr. Sohaila Jafarian, DVM, MPH (MCVMA Board Member)
– Dr. Chumkee Aziz, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice)
– Dr. Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Internal Medicine), DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice)
WSAVA Guidelines for Control of Reproduction in Dogs and Cats: https://wsava.org/global-guidelines/reproduction-guidelines/
MCVMA’s Response to WSAVA Guidelines: https://mcvma.org/position-statements/
An ASV Critique: The 2024 WSAVA Guidelines for the Control Of Reproduction in Dogs and Cats: https://doi.org/10.56771/jsmcah.v4.120
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ycs0c-LOTyGev1F7BHuRcA#/registration

Webinar - 5/21/25 - Summa Fundraising Series Session 2: Special Events - CalAnimals
2025-05-21 10:00 - 11:00
Presented by: Summa sponsored fundraising professionals

To event or not to event—that is the question! Join us for an engaging workshop to explore whether special events should play a role in your fundraising strategy. Learn insider tips and proven techniques to plan unforgettable events that drive success and amplify your mission. Don’t miss this chance to take your fundraising to the next level!
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OenLwg_DRGS0Oa46l1haTQ#/registration

Webinar - 5/21/25 - Panleukopenia 101: A Guide for Fosters and Caregivers - National Kitten Coalition
2025-05-21 16:30 - 17:30
Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to learn from Dr. Emily Coleman as she explores the life-saving strategies for panleukopenia in kittens. Specifically designed for foster families and kitten caregivers, this webinar will provide you with crucial knowledge on recognizing early symptoms, accessing timely care, and implementing effective vaccination and cleaning protocols to stop the spread of this devastating disease. Equip yourself with the tools and confidence to safeguard the health of the kittens you care for and make a lasting impact on their lives.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4117434563319/WN_zwMw0g2xStK9RJ3xNbcMyQ#/registration

Online Course - Starts 5/26/25 - Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program - UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse
2025-05-26
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 next 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 at https://tinyurl.com/SCS-General

Webinar - 5/28/25 - Making Kittens Count: Kitten-Focused Data Insights and Opportunities - Shelter Animals Count
2025-05-28 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for this exciting conversation with Hannah Shaw, aka “The Kitten Lady”. This session explores how better data-keeping for pre-adoption age kittens can drive lifesaving outcomes for the tiniest felines. Hannah will share fascinating new national insights from SAC’s animal-level data, uncover the challenges and opportunities of tracking kittens, and offer practical strategies to improve how we record, understand, and act on kitten-focused data.
Plus, you’ll hear the latest initiatives from Hill’s Pet Nutrition, and the latest data from Shelter Animals Count.
Panelists:
Hannah Shaw – The Kitten Lady
Tori Fugate- Shelter Animals Count
Stephanie Filer – Shelter Animals Count
Courtney Suthoff – Hill’s Pet Nutrition
This webinar will be recorded and shared at http://shelteranimalscount.org/unlocking-animal-data-series/.
Making Kittens Count is part of the Unlocking Animal Data series, powered by Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_88p4zhlHSomTktSvHqwxGQ#/registration

Webinar - 5/29/25 - Identifying, Strengthening, & Expanding the Mental Health Component within the One Health Framework - UT OHI
2025-05-29 09:00 - 10:00
While the One Health Framework identifies “mental health” as an integral component within the intersections of human, animal, and ecosystem health, its place within the literature remains limited. In this presentation, Chris Weatherly examines reasons why “mental health” remains underexplored within One Health research and practice, while also identifying existing themes within the literature and potential future directions. He’ll also discuss his journey in becoming interested in the field of One Health and expanding its mental health component, including his work as a mental health practitioner, researching climate change and mental health, and his current attempt to synthesize the literature on “animal mental health.”
Dr. Chris Weatherly is an assistant professor in the University of Georgia School of Social Work. He is licensed clinical social worker whose research areas of interest include strengthening rural mental health systems and unpacking the intersections of climate change, environmental degradation, species loss, and mental well-being. He has over 10 years of experience as a mental health professional and has worked within acute psychiatric settings, post-disaster, and rural contexts with populations with severe mental illness, substance use concerns, and complex trauma histories.
WEBSITE LINK: https://tennessee.zoom.us/meeting/register/mmnkiAirTxu-_lEkvThBiw#/registration

Webinar - 6/2/25 - So You Want to Be The Boss? Challenges and Solutions for Today’s Progressive Leaders - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2025-06-02 10:00 - 11:15
Everyone wants to be the boss! Or so they think… In this presentation, Pasco County Assistant Director Spencer Conover will take you through the challenges of today’s leaders, discuss cultural differences in today’s workforce, and discuss solutions for today’s progressive leaders.
Although examples will be taken from the presenter’s experience in the Animal Welfare industry, Spencer Conover has also led the Pasco County Leadership Development Program and worked with leaders across 57 different departments within County Government. The lessons learned in this presentation will help shape any aspiring leader or help reinvigorate the most seasoned executive leader.
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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/so-you-want-to-be-the-boss-challenges-and-solutions-for-todays-progressive-leaders/

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
