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SUMMARY:Conference - 4/15/25 to 4/18/25 - Animal Care Expo 2025 - HSUS (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Animal Care Expo is the largest international educational conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers. We are excited to host Expo 2025 in Las Vegas\, Nevada\, April 15-18 at Caesars Forum\, where we expect to welcome over 2\,500 attendees. Experts from all facets of animal welfare around the globe will join together to learn about the latest programs\, share best practices\, gain inspiration\, and build lasting connections. \nAnimal Care Expo 2024 offered: \n\nNearly 100 workshops across 12 tracks.\nAn expansive exhibit hall providing the opportunity to engage with animal welfare organizations\, vendors and sponsors\, learning about the latest products and services in the industry.\nContinuing education opportunities in a variety of disciplines.\nNetworking opportunities where you can share knowledge\, gain advice and draw inspiration from the experiences and outlooks of your global colleagues.\nA dog park with adoptable dogs and cattery with adoptable cats where attendees can take some time from their day to unwind and cuddle with adorable animals.\nPlus\, several delicious plant-based meals throughout the conference.\nHands-on community service activities are planned for the exhibit hall as well as out in the community on May 15 (more to come).\n\nAltogether\, the networking and educational opportunities at Animal Care Expo yield professional and personal dividends for attendees that last throughout the year and beyond. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://humanepro.org/expo
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/conference-4-15-25-to-4-18-25-animal-care-expo-2025-hsus-fee-applies/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Online Certificate Program – Starts 4/14/25 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Marketing and Development – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Society’s relationship to pets continues to evolve. The majority of people consider their pets to be beloved family members and expect their local animal shelter to work diligently to save the lives of the dogs and cats that enter the facility. This program will provide the knowledge you need to assume a management or leadership role at an open-admission animal shelter. You’ll learn how to maximize a shelter’s lifesaving potential through program management\, community engagement\, and shelter operations while at the same time preparing yourself for an exciting career. \nThe five courses are: \n\nLeadership covering strategic planning\, analyzing operations\, decision-making\, managing people and processes to achieve results\, organizational responsibilities\, and working with a board of directors.\nShelter Operations covering adoptions\, animal care and sheltering fundamentals\, animal behavior and enrichment\, and customer service.\nCommunity Program Development covering volunteers\, foster care\, spay/neuter\, pet retention\, events\, and community relations.\nAnimal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine\, basic animal health considerations and care\, euthanasia decisions\, and clinic operations.\nMarketing and Development covering development fundamentals\, fundraising strategies\, marketing fundamentals\, adoption promotion\, social media and websites\, and media relations.\n\nEach of these courses include live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally\, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities. \nYou can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate. \nWho will benefit from the program? \n\nProfessionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.\nNew shelter directors.\nShelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.\nPeople working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.\nBoard members of animal shelters.\n\nCredit for program/courses \nUpon completion of all five courses\, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific. \nEach course earns: \n\nContinuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific\nAssociation of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits\n\nIndividual courses (6 CEUs): $399\nCertificate/all courses (30 CEUs): $1\,495\, special bundle pricing if you register for ALL courses up front ($500 discount!) \nSchedule and Registration \nEach of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is about seven months long\, and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and the registration form can be found on the University of the Pacific website.  \n​WEBSITE LINK:  http://pacific.edu/education/professional-development/certificate-programs/animal-shelter-management
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-certificate-program-starts-4-14-25-animal-shelter-management-certificate-program-marketing-and-development-humane-network-uop-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Online Event – 4/12/25 – 2025 Online Behavior Day Conference – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Join Community Cats Podcast for our annual Online Behavior Day\, an exciting event designed to deepen your understanding of feline behavior and improve your ability to support cats in your home\, shelter\, or rescue organization. Understanding cat behavior is crucial for building positive relationships with cats\, reducing stress\, and preventing behavior-related issues that can lead to relinquishment or abandonment. This event features some of the animal welfare industry’s most trusted authorities on feline behavior\, who will lead a variety of workshops covering a wide range of cat behavior concerns—from managing vet visits and providing enrichment to addressing litter box issues and navigating multi-cat households. \nYou’ll gain valuable insights into new concepts\, tools\, and techniques that can be immediately applied to help resolve common behavioral challenges. In addition to the informative workshops\, enjoy fun cat trivia and prizes that will enhance your experience\, along with opportunities to network with fellow professionals and volunteers in the animal welfare community. This is a great chance to connect with others who share your passion for improving the lives of cats. \nRegistration is just $25 and includes access to the live event and recorded sessions after the event\, as well as speaker slides\, handouts\, and more. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2025-online-behavior-day/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-4-12-25-2025-online-behavior-day-conference-community-cats-podcast-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/10/25 - Maddie’s Insights: Exploring Efficacy\, Barriers\, and Best Practices of Companion Animal Foster Caregiving - Maddie's Insights
DESCRIPTION:Foster care is a unique form of human-animal interaction that is increasingly understood to be an effective tool for improving the welfare of shelter-living animals. Even brief stays in foster care can allow animals to escape the stressors of the shelter\, provide an environment that allows for greater social interaction\, and offer opportunities for improved health and behavior. \nIn this presentation\, we will highlight the key takeaways revealed in the 42 published articles evaluating companion animal foster care programs that are included in our recent review paper: Companion animal foster caregiving: A scoping review exploring animal and caregiver welfare\, barriers to caregiver recruitment and retention\, and best practices for foster care programs in animal shelters. During our discussion\, we will examine a variety of foster care programs that have been studied\, explore the evidence of their effects on human and animal welfare\, evaluate the successes and challenges in supporting shelter foster care programs\, illuminate discrepancies in equity and diversity of caregiver engagement that offer opportunities for recruitment\, and recommend best practices for lasting programmatic success. \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Describe scientific research about foster caregiving as an intervention for companion animals.\n2. Identify the proximate (i.e.\, physical and emotional) and distal (i.e.\, length of stay and adoption outcomes) welfare benefits of foster caregiving for shelter animals as well as their caregivers.\n3. Explore opportunities for improving foster care programs in animal shelters\, including utilizing a stepwise approach to foster caregiving\, providing greater caregiver support\, increasing the diversity of caregiver involvement\, and expanding the extent of community engagement within foster care programs. \nGuest Speakers:\nLisa Gunter\, Assistant Professor\, PhD\, CAAB\, CBCC-KA\, and Grace Phillips\, Master’s Student\, Virgina Tech\, School of Animal Sciences \nRegister for Maddie’s Insights Webcasts: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-10-25-maddies-insights-exploring-efficacy-barriers-and-best-practices-of-companion-animal-foster-caregiving-maddies-insights/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/10/25 - From Pickup to Prevention: How Field Services Can Keep Pets Home - HASS
DESCRIPTION:The role of field services is not limited to enforcement of public safety\, but should be embraced as the first responders to pet support services and community engagement! This often includes a primary responsibility of their role to pick up lost pets and transporting to the shelter in the hopes an owner would retrieve them. HASS asks\, what if this wasn’t the only method for field services to support lost pet reunification? \nIn honor of ACO Appreciation Month and to continue our conversation on lost pet reunification\, HASS welcomes you to join Jace Huggins\, VP & Chief of Humane Law Enforcement at San Diego Humane Society and Mike Wheeler\, Director of Cabot Animal Support Services\, as they discuss how to unite with your local animal control team to support less lost pet intake and more keeping families together. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7017380094930/WN_kcSfw6pNSo-SnOOIqK7sbA#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-10-25-from-pickup-to-prevention-how-field-services-can-keep-pets-home-hass/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T174500
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SUMMARY:Online Event - Monthly - Journey You Own Meditation Gathering - JYO
DESCRIPTION:Create a shared\, supportive space to explore grounding practices. \nThe guided meditations happen every month and typically run 30-45 minutes. All are welcome to these very low-key sessions\, with videos on or off\, whatever feels most comfortable to you. No speaking is necessary unless you’d like to share at the end of the session. \nAttendees register once and can attend any of the monthly meditation dates. Don’t forget to add the dates to your calendar to ensure you don’t miss out on any sessions. \n\n\nAbout the Host \nJyothi Robertson is a student of meditation practice for 40+ years and trauma-sensitive grounding practices formally for the past three years. She was raised by parents who practice meditation and lead spiritual teachings for members of their Indian community. She began pursuing her own formal exploration of spirituality as an anthropology major at Princeton University and conducted fieldwork for her thesis while living at an ashram (spiritual center) in India in 1996. As a veterinarian\, she is interested in highlighting the spiritual connection between all living beings. \nJyothi has completed certifications in trauma-sensitive mindfulness\, advanced trauma-sensitive meditation\, deep listening\, DEI\, and since 2019\, has been receiving training in Buddhist meditation practices and philosophy. As a student learning meditation\, she is interested in exploring these practices with others in community. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://jyo.world/meditation-gathering/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-monthly-journey-you-own-meditation-gathering-jyo-2/2025-04-09/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250407T110000
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SUMMARY:Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research\, discuss uncomfortable topics\, connect with peers in the industry\, and more\, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond. \nWho Should Join?\nExecutive directors\, animal well-being leaders\, shelter workers\, pet support professionals\, volunteers\, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond. \nWin Ca$h for Attending!\nEach month\, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $5\,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls. \nRegister Today\nJoin us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with. If you registered prior to May 2024 or are new to these meetings\, please use this link to register:\nhttps://maddies.fund/CommunityConvoRegistration2024  \nAll calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations \nPlease note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/CommunityConvo2024Registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-meeting-mondays-weekly-community-conversations-thankstomaddie-maddies-fund-2-2-2-2-3-6-2-2-3/2025-04-07/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/7/25 - Multicultural Engagement Strategies to Increase Pet Adoptions - CalAnimals
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel discussion\, “Multicultural Engagement Strategies to Increase Pet Adoptions\,” in support of the 2025 California Adopt-A-Pet Day. Panelists include Christina Lee (StellaFirma Strategies)\, Debra Olmedo\, RVT (Patitas y Palabras)\, Elsa Ramos (Oakland Animal Services)\, and Monika Khuc\, LMFT (WAGS Pet Adoption).\nDrawing from their diverse lived experience and expertise in community engagement and organizing\, pet adoptions\, animal behavior and veterinary medicine\, the panelists will share strategies for engaging multicultural communities to build trust and boost pet adoptions. The discussion will cover the importance of multilingual outreach\, the value of colloquial translations\, and their direct impact on pet retention and adoption. \nThe California for All Animals team will share statewide findings about multicultural engagement and how their free translation services are impacting shelters and animal control agencies across California. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LA83_1cQRYC06CENBj5FLw#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-7-25-multicultural-engagement-strategies-to-increase-pet-adoptions-calanimals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Online Event – 4/5/25 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Ready to make a difference for feral and stray cats in your community? Join our expert instructors to learn the best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and effective colony management. You’ll learn what TNR is\, why it works\, and how to address common challenges such as communicating with neighbors\, preparing for trapping\, conducting large-scale trapping operations\, feeding\, and providing winter shelter. \nIf you’re new to TNR\, you’ll gain the essential skills needed to kickstart your TNR journey\, while experienced trappers can refresh and sharpen their techniques. \nTake advantage of the interactive format\, extensive handouts\, and real-life video footage from actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and access to a dedicated Facebook group for ongoing networking with fellow TNR advocates. \nThis session is led by Susan Richmond\, Executive Director\, and Bryan Kortis\, National Programs Director\, and lasts 2.5 hours\, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session. The cost of registration is just $10.00. \nThis 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/ \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/tnr-certification-workshop-presented-by-neighborhood-cats-april-2025/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-4-5-25-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-community-cats-podcast-small-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 4/3/25 - Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection: Caring for Cats - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, Stephanie will share insights on how she got the dog foster program off the ground\, built a thriving online community\, and engaged foster caregivers. She’ll dive into the impact of their field trip program\, provide practical tips on fostering engagement within your online groups and discuss how she works foster care into the shelter’s communications regularly. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow\, you’ll leave with actionable strategies to boost your canine foster program! \nGuest Speaker: Stephanie Jackson\, Public Information Officer\, Louisville Metro Animal Services \nAbout Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection:\nJoin us on the first Thursday of every month to discuss successful foster innovations and programs\, collaborate with others in the field\, answer questions and talk through complex foster-related issues. \nWho should join: Foster managers\, coordinators\, volunteers and any staff who are interested in learning about what’s working in foster programs. \nYou only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration \nCan’t attend live?  Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting. \nAll recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://maddies.fund/monthlyfosterconnectionMPF \nMaddie’s Fund does not share registration information. \nThe opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-first-thursdays-maddies-monthly-foster-connection-maddies-fund-8-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250403T123000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/3/25 - Systems Change and Collaboration to Improve Animal Welfare - Life of Riley
DESCRIPTION:Life of Riley’s community has grown to encompass stakeholders in animal advocacy and the pet industry\, academia and government agencies\, human service providers as well as veterinary clinics and animal shelters. We believe everyone has a role in co-creating a better world for human and non-human animals and remain committed to building and supporting platforms that foster trust\, listening\, and relationship building amongst diverse stakeholders. To this end\, we have invited Reos Partners to lead our next webinar on Systems Change and Collaboration. Reos Partners has worked with stakeholders holding disparate views and interests on a range of issues — from land reform in South Africa to educational reform in Brazil — to co-create sustainable solutions to these complex social challenges. Join us on Zoom to learn about and explore these approaches in the context of complex animal welfare challenges. \nRegister here: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/springpointpartners/systems-change-and-collaboration-to-improve-animal-welfare-890173240
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-3-25-systems-change-and-collaboration-to-improve-animal-welfare-life-of-riley/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/3/25 - Translating Adopters Welcome into other Shelter Programs - Humane World for Animals
DESCRIPTION:Adopters Welcome was developed by Humane World for Animals over a decade ago to encourage shelters and rescues to remove barriers to adoption. While so many individuals and organizations have embraced its framework\, the need to think critically about adoption processes remains. In this updated four-part webinar series\, attendees will learn how to identify barriers and develop the skills to create a more inclusive\, welcoming\, and conversational adoption program. \nAdopters Welcome is a community-centered philosophy that can easily translate into all aspects of animal shelter and rescue programs\, including lost pet reclaims\, access to veterinary care\, foster programs\, and more. Learn how to bring the Adopters Welcome framework into all parts of your work. \nPresenters \n\nSummer Dolder | Adopters Welcome Trainer at Humane World for Animals\nAudra Farrell | Adopters Welcome Trainer at Humane World for Animals\nCarol Whaley | Adopters Welcome Trainer at Humane World for Animals\n\n(Photo by Shelby LaVigna/For Humane World for Animals) \nWEBSITE LINK: https://humanesociety.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AwU7_4WuRM2yxnoSoOaEYA#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-3-25-translating-adopters-welcome-into-other-shelter-programs-humane-world-for-animals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/3/25 - California Adopt-a-Pet Day: Strategies for Success! - CalAnimals
DESCRIPTION:This year’s California Adopt-a-Pet Day will take place on Saturday\, June 7th\, and the ASPCA will once again\, be providing grants to underwrite the waived adoption fees. Last year’s event was a huge success\, with 3\,609 adoptions\, and for 2025 we have a new goal of finding loving homes for 5\,000 dogs\, cats\, horses\, and other small animals. As the media outreach and paid advertising drive more adopters to your door\, we want to help you prepare and maximize this opportunity to send as many pets home as possible. Join us for this informative session where leaders from Ventura County Animal Services and Woods Humane Society will share their strategies for success. You’ll hear how they do their promotions\, ramp up volunteer support\, prepare staff\, orchestrate the large number of adoptions\, and ensure that as many animals as possible are ready to go. You’ll also learn about the great resources available to assist by our promotions expert from the ASPCA. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MuN-IPMEQYa-MWepnd9OCw#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-3-25-california-adopt-a-pet-day-strategies-for-success-calanimals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163419
CREATED:20250331T204306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T204541Z
UID:10005797-1743606000-1743609600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/2/25 - Avian Influenza (Bird Flu): What Pet Owners Need to Know - Schwarzman Animal Medical Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Wednesday\, April 2nd\, at 6 PM ET as Dr. Ann Hohenhaus\, Senior Veterinarian and Director of Pet Health Information at AMC\, discusses the ongoing bird flu outbreak—how it spreads among wild birds and domestic poultry\, and what it means for pets. Learn about the potential risks\, the latest developments\, and the steps you can take to help protect your pets from this potentially deadly disease. \nWith special guest Dr. Sally Slavinski\, Public Health Veterinarian at the New York City Health Department\, who will share insights from investigating recent bird flu cases in NYC cats. \nThis is a free\, online-only event hosted via Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed to all registered participants the day of the event. Please email UsdanInstitute@amcny.org with any questions. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://app.glueup.com/event/avian-influenza-bird-flu-what-pet-owners-need-to-know-137798/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-2-25-avian-influenza-bird-flu-what-pet-owners-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163419
CREATED:20250210T183854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T190745Z
UID:10005740-1743508800-1743512400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 4/1/25 - All Call - Community Cat Programs: Supporting Kittens and Cats in Their Communities - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAre 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! \nApril 1 Topic: Supporting Kittens and Cats in Their Communities. Register to join us. \nAt the next session\, we’ll be joined by Claudia Otis (Founder and Executive Director\, The Little Lion Foundation) for an open discussion on how community cat programming can support kittens and cats as well as the community members who care for them. Add your voice and experience to the conversation\, and make sure to invite your community cat program colleagues! If you’ve already registered for the All Call\, all you need to do is join the call at 12 p.m. PT. \nThrough June 3\, 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. \nAbout the All Call \nThe All Call is a twice-monthly\, California community call for animal well-being professionals that occurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community\, programs that keep pets with their people\, industry trends\, research studies\, as well as the hard stuff\, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations\, storytelling\, open discussion\, and Q&A time. \nThe All Call is hosted by California for All team members Allison Cardona\, Nadia Oseguera-Ramóna\, and Ivy Ruiz\, and is enriched by rotating facilitators. You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. \nRegister: https://tinyurl.com/all-call\n  \n\nAhora\, más que nunca\, es esencial que todos los miembros de nuestras comunidades participen. A partir del 18 de febrero\, Partnering for Pets: A Multicultural Community of Practice (Colaborando para mascotas: Una comunidad de práctica multicultural)\, llegará a All Call para reforzar nuestra capacidad de hacer precisamente eso. \n¿Le apasiona aumentar las adopciones\, el cuidado temporal\, el regreso a casa y mantener juntos a más mascotas y personas? ¿Quiere aprender y compartir estrategias prácticas para cultivar relaciones con comunidades diversas? ¡Esta comunidad es para ti! \nHasta el 3 de junio\, el All Call ofrecerá un espacio para aprender\, compartir y establecer contactos con colegas dedicados a construir conexiones más fuertes con todos los segmentos de sus comunidades. Escuchará cómo los refugios de California están avanzando en programas culturalmente responsables y construyendo puentes para reducir la estancia y aumentar los resultados positivos para los animales\, y también para el personal del refugio y los miembros de la comunidad que los cuidan. \nAcerca de All Call \nAll Call es una llamada comunitaria que se realiza dos veces al mes para profesionales del bienestar animal en California\, los primeros y terceros martes. La llamada de una hora es un espacio dedicado a compartir y aprender unos de otros. Los temas más populares incluyen iniciativas que crean una cultura más inclusiva tanto para el personal como para la comunidad\, programas que mantienen a las mascotas con su familia\, tendencias de la industria\, estudios\, y también temas difíciles\, como lo que no funciona o lo que es particularmente difícil en tiempos de crisis. La sesión es una mezcla de presentaciones\, historias\, debate abierto y tiempo para preguntas y respuestas. \nAll Call está organizada por Allison Cardona\, Nadia Oseguera-Ramóna e Ivy Ruiz\, miembros del equipo de California For All\, y se complementa con facilitadores rotativos. Sólo es necesario inscribirse una vez. En ocasiones\, las llamadas se graban; después de la llamada se envían correos electrónicos de resumida con recursos adicionales. \nRegístrese: https://tinyurl.com/all-call
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-1st-and-3rd-tuesdays-all-call-california-for-all-animals-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163419
CREATED:20240322T230337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T193149Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event - Fourth Thursdays - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior – supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month\, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group\, such as behavior medications\, modifying animal behavior\, assessing and improving animal welfare\, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats. \nWho should join: Animal welfare staff and volunteers who are interested in dog and cat behavior\, and everyone who works to keep pets out of shelters and in homes. \nYou only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration \nCan’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting. \nAll recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum – https://maddies.fund/monthlybehaviorconnectionMPF \nMaddie’s Fund does not share registration information. \nThe opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-fourth-thursdays-maddies-monthly-behavior-connection-maddies-fund/2025-03-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163419
CREATED:20250324T201044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T201044Z
UID:10005792-1743073200-1743094800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Conference – 3/25/25 to 3/27/25 – My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025: Why Pets? Why Now? The Urgency of Inclusion – My Dog Is My Home (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Now Open!\nMarch 25 – 27\, 2025 \nJoin us for the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025. This virtual convening brings advocates and practitioners together from across fields to answer the questions of “why pets?” and “why now?” during a time of relative scarcity. Explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals. \nOur 3-day virtual event (March 25-27) is dedicated to expanding pet-inclusive emergency and affordable housing. Join hundreds of nonprofit leaders\, government officials\, and advocates to create real change for people and their pets. \nFeatured Speakers: \n✅ Dr. Kwane Stewart – CNN Hero of the Year & Founder of Project Street Vet \n✅ Joy Moses – VP\, National Alliance to End Homelessness \n✅ Lori Weise – Founder\, Downtown Dog Rescue & CNN Hero \n✅ Holly Henning – Executive Director\, Women’s Advocates \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-conference-3-25-25-to-3-27-25-my-dog-is-my-home-conference-2025-why-pets-why-now-the-urgency-of-inclusion-my-dog-is-my-home-fee-applies/2025-03-27/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163419
CREATED:20250224T191240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T191240Z
UID:10005758-1743073200-1743076800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/27/25 - How to Use Data to Remove Unnecessary Barriers to Adoption - Humane World for Animals
DESCRIPTION:Adopters Welcome was developed by Humane World for Animals over a decade ago to encourage shelters and rescues to remove barriers to adoption. While so many individuals and organizations have embraced its framework\, the need to think critically about adoption processes remains. In this updated four-part webinar series\, attendees will learn how to identify barriers and develop the skills to create a more inclusive\, welcoming\, and conversational adoption program. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll dive into the barriers that may exist for potential adopters. By using data\, we can create an inclusive and barrier-free adoption experience that streamlines the process for staff and the community. \nPresenters \n\nJordan Constantine | Adopters Welcome Trainer at Humane World for Animals\nSteph Rose | Adopters Welcome Trainer at Humane World for Animals\n\n(Photo by David Welker/AP Images for Humane World for Animals) \nWEBSITE LINK: https://humanesociety.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yj_btOP9RemLK1UyZ7xalw#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-27-25-how-to-use-data-to-remove-unnecessary-barriers-to-adoption-humane-world-for-animals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTSTAMP:20260403T163419
CREATED:20250224T212050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T212214Z
UID:10005770-1743033600-1743379199@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Conference - 3/27/25 to 3/30/25 - 2025 ABVP Symposium - ABVP (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:ABVP welcomes all members of the veterinary team to its annual Symposium! Take a look at our AMAZING program offering more choices and hands-on workshops than ever before. \nWe are excited for you to experience what we have planned! This year\, we are offering more scientific tracks and hands-on workshops than ever before\, ensuring there is something for every member of the veterinary team. Don’t wait to sign up for a hands-on workshop — spots will fill up quickly! \nWEBSITE LINK: https://abvp.com/symposium/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/conference-3-27-25-to-3-30-25-2025-abvp-symposium-abvp-fee-applies/
LOCATION:San Antonio\, San Antonio\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163419
CREATED:20250324T193653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T193653Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/25/25 - Triage that Transforms Intake - HASS
DESCRIPTION:Seeking new techniques to improve the way increased intake is managed? Join Kaycey Adair\, Case Manager of Greenville County Animal Care and Amanda Foster\, HASS Programs Director\, as they discuss strategies you can use to better understand the “why” behind animals entering the shelter\, address immediate pet support needs and easily connect people with social service resources to aid in avoiding unnecessary intake all together. \nRegister below and join us March 25th at 1 p.m. CST! \nFor more information on Intake Triage Project which informs this discussion\, visit: www.humananimalsupportservices.org/intake-triage \nRegister now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7017380094930/WN_2UQgmTmQQbmCplRI3x25iw
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-25-25-triage-that-transforms-intake-hass/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163419
CREATED:20250203T214809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T214809Z
UID:10005734-1742896800-1742900400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/25/25 - An Introduction to Understanding Trauma in Dogs - IAVSW
DESCRIPTION:Trauma and its negative impacts are not solely constrained to humans. There is an ever-growing body of evidence that other animals\, including dogs\, can also experience post-traumatic stress which may have significant and long-lasting impacts on their cognitive function and behaviour. This session will explore what trauma is and what can cause it\, the potential impacts of trauma in dogs and end by providing some key tips on how to support dogs who have been subjected to some form of trauma. \nPlease note that the session may include discussions of human/animal cruelty and neglect which some attendees may find distressing. \nLearning Outcomes:  \n\nUnderstand trauma and its causes.\nUnderstand how traumatic experiences can impact dogs.\nUnderstand basic trauma-informed strategies to support traumatised dogs.\n\nSpeaker: Maya Badham\, CEO and Founder of Safeguarding Animal & Human Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Abuse (SAHSDA)\, UK \nWEBSITE LINK: https://iavsw.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1925243&group=
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-25-25-an-introduction-to-understanding-trauma-in-dogs-iavsw/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163419
CREATED:20250224T205613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T205613Z
UID:10005767-1742634000-1742637600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/22/25 - The Puppy Playbook: Avoiding Common Behavior Problems - PPG (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for puppy guardians\, breeders\, and trainers. It focuses on how to prevent behavioral problems in dogs in the future. \nHow we raise our puppies from conception to adulthood can prevent behavioral problems in many dogs. These are anxieties\, separation\, aggressive dogs\, and nervousness. This is for the majority of dogs; there are exceptions\, but there is so much we can do to prevent future problems. \nWebinar Objectives – What You Will Learn \n\nHow breeders can raise robust puppies.\nHow puppy guardians can raise more robust\, independent puppies with good socialization\, routine\, and training\nHow trainers can integrate exercises into classes to help  owners/guardians teach good habits to prevent future problems\n\nPresenter – Robin Bates \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/the-puppy-playbook-avoiding-common-behavior-problems-with-robin-bates/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-22-25-the-puppy-playbook-avoiding-common-behavior-problems-ppg-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163419
CREATED:20250224T190642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T190642Z
UID:10005757-1742468400-1742472000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/20/25 - How to Support Staff and Volunteers in Implementing Adopters Welcome - Humane World for Animals
DESCRIPTION:Adopters Welcome was developed by Humane World for Animals over a decade ago to encourage shelters and rescues to remove barriers to adoption. While so many individuals and organizations have embraced its framework\, the need to think critically about adoption processes remains. In this updated four-part webinar series\, attendees will learn how to identify barriers and develop the skills to create a more inclusive\, welcoming\, and conversational adoption program. \nAdopters Welcome works best in shelters and rescues that have a supportive growth culture. From customer service skills to understanding bias to recognizing the role of compassion fatigue\, a work environment that invests in its people is critical to identifying unnecessary barriers to adoption. This webinar is for all levels of sheltering\, including volunteers. \nPresenters \n\nJessica Dolce\, MS | Certified compassion fatigue educator\nJordan Constantine | Adopters Welcome Trainer at Humane World for Animals\n\n(Photo credit: Theresa Charleston/Blessed Sacrament Youth Center) \nWEBSITE LINK: https://humanesociety.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_61IJmJi7TLyFKbFL9i6vMw#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-20-25-how-to-support-staff-and-volunteers-in-implementing-adopters-welcome-humane-world-for-animals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163419
CREATED:20250218T185504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T185504Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/18/25 - Prepare for Kitten Season - National Kitten Coalition
DESCRIPTION:‘Kitten Season’ is almost here\, and in some places it has already arrived– or never stopped! Get prepared for kittens now in order to help all your kittens in the future. \n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will cover what you can do now to prepare and will provide need-to-know information to save more kittens! From administrative level planning\, to increasing your foster care team\, to essential kitten-care information (whether in the field\, in foster homes or in the shelter)\, this session will address preparation and best practices\, leaving you with plenty of ideas to make this kitten season one of your best yet! \nThere will be time for questions\, and information about where to find additional\, trusted kitten resources will also be included. \nClick here to register for this free webinar! \nPresenter: Rosemarie Crawford\, LVT\nDirector of Educational Programs\,The National Kitten Coalition \nRosemarie Crawford has long had a passion for helping animals–particularly kittens. She is a licensed veterinary technician\, co-founder of The National Kitten Coalition and has almost 20 years’ experience in animal welfare. As a medical staff member in a high-volume\, open-access shelter\, Rosemarie worked closely with the shelter veterinarian to provide for the animals’ medical and surgical needs. She assisted in developing and implementing successful protocols for the care of kittens in the shelter’s nursery as well as for those in foster care. Additionally\, Rosemarie served in two shelters as the foster coordinator and understands the challenges of creating\, expanding and maintaining foster programs. In addition to presenting national and international training sessions for The National Kitten Coalition\, Rosemarie works at a six-doctor veterinary practice in northern VA and also fosters kittens needing medical care. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2817387046189/WN_MWrI5qXeQhulONl_p5aEGw#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-18-25-prepare-for-kitten-season-national-kitten-coalition/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163419
CREATED:20250206T000022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T214527Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 3/18/25 - All Call: Fostering Community Support Through Social Work in Animal Sheltering - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAre 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! \nMarch 18 Topic: Fostering Community Support Through Social Work in Animal Sheltering with Monika Khuc\, LMFT\, WAGS Pet Adoption. Register to join us. \nJoin the call on March 18 to learn how Monika Khuc\, LMFT and Community Support Manager at WAGS Pet Adoption in Westminster\, California\, helped implement a social work-informed approach to address barriers faced by diverse communities\, including the Vietnamese community. By centering diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and belonging principles\, WAGS prioritized the human-animal bond and keeping pets and families together. \nThis approach ensured culturally sensitive outreach\, resource navigation\, and tailored support\, such as bilingual support\, fostering equity and access to vital animal welfare services for all. This ensured all community members\, including the Vietnamese community\, had equitable access to vital animal welfare services\, fostering a sense of belonging and strengthening the human-animal bond across all communities.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ \nAt this session\, you’ll discover strategies for creating programming that validates and reflects the diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences of community members. This approach addresses barriers that might otherwise separate pets from the people who care for them. \nThrough June 3\, 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. \nAbout the All Call \nThe All Call is a twice-monthly\, California community call for animal well-being professionals that occurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community\, programs that keep pets with their people\, industry trends\, research studies\, as well as the hard stuff\, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations\, storytelling\, open discussion\, and Q&A time. \nThe All Call is hosted by California for All team members Allison Cardona\, Nadia Oseguera-Ramóna\, and Ivy Ruiz\, and is enriched by rotating facilitators. You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. \nRegister: https://tinyurl.com/all-call\n  \n\nAhora\, más que nunca\, es esencial que todos los miembros de nuestras comunidades participen. A partir del 18 de febrero\, Partnering for Pets: A Multicultural Community of Practice (Colaborando para mascotas: Una comunidad de práctica multicultural)\, llegará a All Call para reforzar nuestra capacidad de hacer precisamente eso. \n¿Le apasiona aumentar las adopciones\, el cuidado temporal\, el regreso a casa y mantener juntos a más mascotas y personas? ¿Quiere aprender y compartir estrategias prácticas para cultivar relaciones con comunidades diversas? ¡Esta comunidad es para ti! \nHasta el 3 de junio\, el All Call ofrecerá un espacio para aprender\, compartir y establecer contactos con colegas dedicados a construir conexiones más fuertes con todos los segmentos de sus comunidades. Escuchará cómo los refugios de California están avanzando en programas culturalmente responsables y construyendo puentes para reducir la estancia y aumentar los resultados positivos para los animales\, y también para el personal del refugio y los miembros de la comunidad que los cuidan. \nAcerca de All Call \nAll Call es una llamada comunitaria que se realiza dos veces al mes para profesionales del bienestar animal en California\, los primeros y terceros martes. La llamada de una hora es un espacio dedicado a compartir y aprender unos de otros. Los temas más populares incluyen iniciativas que crean una cultura más inclusiva tanto para el personal como para la comunidad\, programas que mantienen a las mascotas con su familia\, tendencias de la industria\, estudios\, y también temas difíciles\, como lo que no funciona o lo que es particularmente difícil en tiempos de crisis. La sesión es una mezcla de presentaciones\, historias\, debate abierto y tiempo para preguntas y respuestas. \nAll Call está organizada por Allison Cardona\, Nadia Oseguera-Ramóna e Ivy Ruiz\, miembros del equipo de California For All\, y se complementa con facilitadores rotativos. Sólo es necesario inscribirse una vez. En ocasiones\, las llamadas se graban; después de la llamada se envían correos electrónicos de resumida con recursos adicionales. \nRegístrese: https://tinyurl.com/all-call
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-1st-and-3rd-tuesdays-all-call-california-for-all-animals-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Webinar Series - 3/18/25 - Doors Wide Open: Engaging with Human and Social Service Providers to Increase Access to Care for Animals and People - Open Door Veterinary Collective
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Engaging with Human and Social Service Providers to Increase Access to Care for Animals and People \nHuman social services and healthcare organizations can be critical partners with animal welfare in intake diversion/surrender prevention. \nThis session focuses on:\n1. Understanding the types of human services typically encountered in animal welfare work\n2. Quickly raising awareness of common ground and shared goals for collaboration around human and animal welfare\n3. Offering simple strategies to engage in ongoing relationships with key human service providers. \nAmple time for questions and discussion will be included as part of this session. \nGuest Speaker: Janet Hoy-Gerlach\, PhD\, LCSW\, LISW-S\, Director of Veterinary Social Work at Open Door Veterinary Collective \nRegister here: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1QXhCo6QRRSKBYInJ_Ki0Q#/ \nJoin 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. \nWe’ll cover various topics and share successful strategies through short 30-minute presentations\, panel discussions\, video snippets and Q&A sessions. \nTopics and featured programs include:\n• Pet Inclusive Transportation Options\n• Access to Financially Friendly Pet Services\n• Engaging with Human and Social Service Providers to Increase Access to Care\n• Successful Program Profiles: Neighborhood Pets and their Community-Centered Well-Being for People and Pets\n• How to Multiply Existing Donor Dollars for Veterinary Care in Your Community and more! \nWho 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. \nCome make friends and learn to make access to care more achievable for all involved! #ThanksToMaddie \nLearn more: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/opendoorwebcasts
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-series-3-18-25-doors-wide-open-quick-strategies-to-expand-access-to-care-that-work-open-door-veterinary-collective/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 3/18/25 - Camp Maddie: Kitten Edition - Live Q&A Follow Up Session - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for Kitten Season with expert guidance! \nJoin us in this follow live question and answer session on Tuesday\, March 18\, 2025 at 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT. This will provide time for your team to catch up on any sessions they may have missed from Camp Maddie Kitten’s first day on March 4th\, to browse the extensive collection of supporting documents\, protocols\, and forms\, and to bring forward any remaining questions and obstacles encountered in enhancing your kitten programs. \nTopics will include: \n\nThe role of community cat programs in saving kittens\nDeveloping kitten foster programs that are effective\, safe\, and fun\nMedical protocols tailored for kitten care in shelters and rescues\nBehavior and socialization protocols for raising confident\, friendly kittens\n\nJoin us for this invaluable opportunity to learn from the best in the field and ensure you are prepared to make a difference in the lives of more kittens this season! \nEach presentation has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval. They have also 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. \nWEBSITE LINK: http://maddies.fund/CampMaddieKittenRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-3-18-25-camp-maddie-kitten-edition-live-qa-follow-up-session-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/15/25 - Trapper’s Tips and Tricks Certification Workshop - Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Drawing from over 20 years of experience working with feral cats\, the folks at Neighborhood Cats have gathered together their favorite ways of catching the wiliest of felines. \nWhether it’s putting in a clear rear door\, using Spam as bait\, wrapping your trap with green garden netting\, or training a cat to enter a trap\, you’re bound to learn something new that will improve your trapping success. \nTake advantage of the interactive format\, extensive handouts\, and real-life video footage from actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and access to a dedicated Facebook group for ongoing networking with fellow TNR advocates. \nThis session is led by Susan Richmond\, Executive Director\, and Bryan Kortis\, National Programs Director\, and lasts 2 hours\, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session. Registration is just $10.00. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/trappers-tips-and-tricks-presented-by-neighborhood-cats-march-2025/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-15-25-trappers-tips-and-tricks-certification-workshop-community-cats-podcast-small-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T113000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/14/25 - Happy Pills: Teaching Dogs to Swallow Pills/Take Medicine - Dog iBox (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:No\, this webinar isn’t about antidepressants. It’s about teaching your dog to swallow pills. Naked pills. This is a core husbandry behavior – a component of cooperative healthcare. Though hiding medication in food or pill-pockets often works\, it can backfire. You might find yourself needing to be ever more creative about what tasty food can disguise the pill. And sometimes\, the bitter taste or weird sensation in the throat will become associated with food\, causing your dog to hesitate when offered any treat or meal. We’ll look at some options for shaping voluntary pill-swallowing\, which is an extension of the “trick” of fluent eating. Kathy’s experience working with zoo animals provides inspiration to share this information with everyone who cares for a dog. \nPresenter: Kathy Sdao \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.dog-ibox.com/en/teaching-dogs-to-swallow-pills-take-medicine.html
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-14-25-happy-pills-teaching-dogs-to-swallow-pills-take-medicine-dog-ibox-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T130000
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CREATED:20250218T161913Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/13/25 - Maddie’s Insights: Helping the Helpers - Improving Shelter Staff Well-Being - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Shelters and rescue groups have shown great resilience\, finding innovative ways to save animals despite major challenges. However\, many workers face burnout and compassion fatigue\, leading some to leave the field. \n\n\n\n\nIn 2023\, Best Friends conducted the largest U.S. survey on shelter staff well-being. Nearly half of respondents reported high compassion satisfaction\, and most plan to stay in their roles. Yet\, over half showed high burnout\, and over 90% had high compassion fatigue\, raising concerns about staff well-being and the sustainability of lifesaving efforts. \nThis presentation will focus on positive solutions and how shelters can learn from veterinary well-being practices to support staff and volunteers. \n\n\n\n\nHave questions or comments about this topic? Engage with our guest speaker on this Maddie’s Pet Forum discussion thread. https://maddies.fund/MIwebcast03132025 \nRegister now: http://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-13-25-maddies-insights-helping-the-helpers-improving-shelter-staff-well-being-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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