Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 10/24/23 - Preserving the Human Animal Bond: Supporting Your Pet Through Common Stressors - Fear Free
2023-10-24 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The human-animal bond describes the dynamic relationship between pets and their caregivers. This relationship is influenced by the emotional, psychological, and physical interactions between people, pets, and the environment.
Join our webinar hosted by Fear Free Director of Veterinary Affairs Jennifer Merlo, DVM, CVBMC, Elite FFCP to learn:
– The history of the human animal bond
– The positive aspects of creating and maintaining a bond with your pet
– How to identify and reduce common daily stressors for pets and pet parents
– Fear Free tips and techniques to create a personalized medication administration process for your pet
This presentation is brought to you by our friends at Covetrus Personalized Care Pharmacy
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Merlo, Fear Free’s Director of Veterinary Affairs, began her career in veterinary medicine in 2004 after graduating from Ohio State University with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Initially focusing on equine medicine, Dr. Merlo soon delved into specializing in small animal general practice after moving to North Carolina in 2007. Dr. Merlo has been a supporter of Fear Free since it’s inception and has since become an Elite Certified Fear Free Veterinarian, owned the first Fear Free Certified Practice in North Carolina, and spread the Fear Free movement amongst general practice and emergency & critical care clinics across North Carolina and South Carolina before joining the Fear Free team in 2021.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2KQDGBy3QCSbHoC6iLfo4A#/

Online Course – 10/25/23 – Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2023-10-25 19:00 - 20:30
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 intercat aggression. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual techniques. Attendees will receive a certificate after taking a short quiz.
#ThanksToMaddie, scholarship opportunities are available! If you or someone you know would like to be considered for a complimentary registration, please fill out the form here.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/surrender-prevention-certification-workshop-oct-2023/

Webinar - 10/26/23 - Creating Connections: How to Build Partnerships Between Animal and Human Organizations - HASS
2023-10-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Collaboration between animal welfare and human service organizations is key to successfully supporting people and pets in our communities. By working together and uniting our industries, organizations can bridge the gap and prevent the separation of families. Join us for a panel discussion on just this topic, as well as insights into the HASS Community Connections project. Nichole Hazard, Associate Director of Marketing and Communications for HASS, will share about the partnerships HASS is cultivating between our pilot organizations and human service organizations, along with Diaz Dixon, Maddie’s® Advisor for External Affairs and Partnerships. Kaitlyn Thomas, Keeping Pets with Families Coordinator for Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS), will also join the panel to share her insights into the community partnerships she’s developed through the BARCS Keeping Pets with Families program. Vincent Medley, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services, will moderate.
Register below, bring your questions for this live Q&A, and join us live on Thursday, October 26 at 5 p.m. CT. After the live event, a recording will be distributed to all registrants within 3 business days.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7016970452508/WN_O_5iwrs3T_6EpV3ikgBddg

Conference – 10/27/23 to 10/29/23 – Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference 2023 – Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations (fee applies)
2023-10-27 06:00 - 15:00 | Oasis Hotel and Convention Center, 2546 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO, 65803, United States
Join us for the Midwest’s only regional conference designed exclusively for animal rescues and shelters! The 2023 Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference offers sessions for all levels of engagement while focusing on cutting-edge, lifesaving strategies. The conference offers an invaluable opportunity to network and form vital relationships with your colleagues. We come together to celebrate your victories and to find solutions to common problems, because collectively we can save more lives and have happier animals while doing it.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.missourianimals.org/aboutmasc

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2023-10-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Who Should Join?
Executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Win Ca$h for Attending!
Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.
Register Today
Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with.
All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

Online Event – 11/1/23 – ASPCA®-AAWA Research Forum – ASPCA and The AAWA
2023-11-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Don’t miss this FREE online event showcasing how to help vulnerable pets using data. Whether you love geeking out over data, want to help pets in your community—or both—you don’t want to miss the ASPCA®-AAWA Research Forum online on November 1 from 12 – 5 p.m. ET. Last year, nearly 1000 of your colleagues registered for the Forum to explore new research results in community and shelter animal welfare.
Get access to cutting-edge research that supports your lifesaving work, including studies on:
• Taking up the Reins on Equine Welfare
• Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation Perspectives on Rez Dogs on the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota, U.S.A
• Why Didn’t They Do That? How Behavioral Economics Should Be Shaping How We Deliver Options to Our Clients
• Returning a shelter animal: The role of animal and owner characteristics
Attendees will leave with practical suggestions for applying what they’ve learned to benefit their communities and are eligible for CAWA and NACA credit!
Participate in a live Q&A with the researchers following the presentations.
The Research Forum is for anyone interested in advancing animal welfare, including veterinarians, shelter leadership, staff, and volunteers. Register here for free: aspca.org/researchforum
PS: Can’t attend live? Register anyway, and email you the recordings.
WEBSITE LINK: http://aspca.org/researchforum

Online Event - First Wednesday - The Journey You Own: A Deeper Dive Meeting Series - Maddie's Fund
2023-11-01 10:00 - 10:50 | Virtual
Are you ready to reignite your passion, reclaim your energy, and revolutionize your approach to work? It’s time to break free from the draining cycle of reactive responses and embrace a more dynamic and fulfilling path.
Discover practical strategies to create more space, incorporate contemplative practices into your life, and align personal values with your actions and activities, boosting your productivity while maintaining balance.
In this meeting series, Jyothi V. Robertson, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine) will guide you in exploring the concepts and practices covered in the Maddie’s University® course The Journey You Own: Practices for Wellbeing and Productivity https://maddies.fund/JourneyYouOwnMU
Participants may register once for all sessions and can attend any of the sessions. Each session is 50 minutes. The sessions will be recorded.
Meeting Dates and Times
Sep 6, 2023 10am PT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET
Oct 4, 2023 10am PT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET
Nov 1, 2023 10am PT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET
Dec 6, 2023 10am PT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET
Jan 3, 2024 10am PT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET
WEBSITE LINK: http://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvcuiqrzwiGdPFkVuHuwEgvV7i3OiO9HLq#/registration

Online Event - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays - Discover Your Best Life at Hatching Hour: Meaningful Conversations, Lasting Change - Hatching
2023-11-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Discover Your Best Life at Hatching Hour: Meaningful Conversations, Lasting Change! Looking to enrich your life, personally and professionally? Hatching Hour is your community. Our online gatherings serve up expert insights, compelling stories, and actionable wisdom to help you #LiveBetter and #WorkBetter.
Dive deep into transformative mindsets, tap in to your potential, and chart your journey towards a life filled with intention—all for free.
Elevate, inspire, transform. Start your next chapter with Hatching Hour. Your future self will thank you. Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrc-yrqTwoEtUp4AzxOVdkbn59y7qpspQm#/registration
About José Ocaño:
José Ocaño has spent more than 15 years working to preserve and support the human-animal bond. Self-awareness, personal accountability, and relationship cultivation have been foundational as Jose navigates his career and life outside of work. At his first job with one of the largest animal shelters in the Arizona, Jose learned the importance of developing emotional intelligence, communication, and people skills to build meaningful relationships that inspire and motivate people to work better together. In 2017, after a decade of working to transform that organization, Jose joined Best Friends Animal Society, a national nonprofit organization where he served as the first Senior Director of People and Culture.
At Best Friends, Jose was responsible for leading dynamic teams, including Human Resources, Learning and Staff Development, Employee Experience, and Organizational Culture initiatives, and served as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Leadership Team. Through collaboration, change, and innovative management, Jose and his team stewarded a workplace culture that was employee- and value-centric. These efforts positioned Best Friends to win multiple Top Workplace Awards since 2020.
In 2023, Jose launched Hatching, a company centered around helping people #LiveBetter and #WorkBetter. Hatching’s vision is to create a more peaceful world by helping people live with more compassion, gratitude, and self-worth. The goal of Hatching is to help people and organizations leverage their unique experiences and potential to make the workplace an environment where people can thrive. Jose believes that, together, we will make the world a better place by leading with intention, authenticity, and personal accountability.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrc-yrqTwoEtUp4AzxOVdkbn59y7qpspQm#/registration

Webinar - 11/2/23 - The Arrival Skill Set: Using Control Unleashed Patterns to Acclimate in a New Environment - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-11-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Does your dog struggle with entering a new environment? Are they anxious, aroused, reactive or shut down? Whether your dog is delighted, nervous or upset to be there, Control Unleashed patterns can help. The CU conversational training developed by Leslie McDevitt offers a different approach to acclimation.
This webinar is an introduction to using CU language on the road with your dog. No prior CU training is necessary. Join Julie Daniels, Certified Control Unleashed Instructor (CCUI) to learn how she teaches, uses, and combines CU patterns to help dogs feel safe and empowered as they arrive and settle in.
Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing to avoid duplicate purchases.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 11/2/23 - Let’s Talk About Pet Cancer - Moose's March
2023-11-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Moose’s March, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about pet cancer and offering unwavering support to pets and their pet parents, and Pets Are Family, invite you to take a proactive step in your pet’s well-being. On Thursday, November 2, at 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Moose’s March will host an engaging and empowering webinar called “Let’s Talk About Pet Cancer” on Early Pet Cancer Detection. This enlightening virtual event sponsored by Volition Veterinary will be conducted via Zoom.
Moose’s March is thrilled to invite pet owners, animal lovers, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and anyone concerned about pet health to join this enlightening webinar. The event will be hosted by Steve Dale, a renowned figure in the world of pet advocacy and education.
During this webinar, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a candid discussion on the critical issue of pet cancer. The distinguished panel of experts joining Dale includes:

Dr. Thomas Buttera
Dr. Rebecca Timmons
David Stansfield
Kristin Wuhrman
Tricia Montgomery, Founder of Moose’s March

The experts will delve into the importance of early cancer detection in pets, offering valuable insights and expertise on this pressing matter. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions and participate in meaningful conversations with fellow pet parents, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians.
Tricia Montgomery, Founder of Moose’s March, says the event is just a small part of this passion project to memorialize her late PitBull Moose, who died of cancer in 2022.”Empowering pet parents with knowledge is at the heart of our mission. Join us in this webinar to take charge of your pet’s health and be part of a community dedicated to pet well-being.” To register for the event, visit this link.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DCJxOOFOQl-mKHNjAkRLyQ

Online Event –11/4/23 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2023-11-04 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate after taking a short quiz and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.
Session duration is 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-nov-2023/

Online Course - 11/5/23 - CAVMRC Online Disaster Response Training - CVMA (fee applies)
2023-11-05 09:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
With over 2,700 volunteers, the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (CAVMRC) provides emergency veterinary medical care to animals in disasters. As part of the CAVMRC’s mission to train and credential veterinary professionals to support animal and public health during a disaster, the CAVMRC is offering low-cost, interactive online continuing education for veterinarians, RVT’s, and veterinary assistants.
By registering for this course, you are also registering to become a volunteer member of the CAVMRC, if you are not already a current member. CAVMRC membership is free and participation is strictly voluntary. This course is only available to CAVMRC members.

Course is live and interactive.

Course Information

Animals in Disasters – Common Medical Conditions (7.5 CEUs)
This course provides detailed information on emergency/critical care topics that can benefit you in everyday practice as well as during a disaster response. Course instructors are Tracy Julius, DVM; Grant Miller, DVM; Ashley Patterson, DVM; Jessica Robertson, DVM, DACZM; and John Madigan, DVM, DACVIM, DACAW.
Course topics:

The Basics of Poultry Husbandry, Handling, and Veterinary Care
Housing Considerations for Poultry in Emergency Shelters: Zoonotic Disease Considerations
The Ins and Outs of Large Animal Disaster Response
Burn Management
UC Davis CVET Team: Working with the CAVMRC to Help Animals in Disasters
Deployment in the CAVMRC

Date/Time

Sunday, November 5, 2023
Log in: 8:45 AM
Class: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
Lunch: 12:30 PM-1:00 PM

CEUs

Maximum of 7.5 CEUs. The CVMA is a statutorily-approved California CE provider.
WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/continuing-education/upcoming-ce/cavmrc-online-disaster-response-training-november-05-2022/cavmrc-online-disaster-response-training-information-november-5-2023-2/

Webinar – 11/8/23 – Sanitation and Cleaning for Kitten Caregivers – National Kitten Coalition
2023-11-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
With thorough cleaning and sanitation, you can significantly lower the risk of virus and disease transmission in your shelter or home.
Join us for a presentation on the current protocols and best practices for cleaning and sanitization when handling and caring for kittens. We will discuss effective products and procedures for disinfecting rooms, cages, bedding, and litter boxes to help keep your kittens safe.
Presenter: Susan Spaulding
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/sanitation-and-cleaning-for-kitten-caregivers/

Webinar – 11/9/23 – Maddie’s Insights: Strategies for Challenging Ableism in Companion Animal Welfare – Maddie’s Fund
2023-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Many animal shelters and rescues unwittingly perpetuate ableism through their engagements with disabled animals, even when they are trying to help these animals. In this session, we will explore how animal shelters and rescues contribute to problematic representations of disability and engage in practices that harm these animals. We will explore strategies for challenging ableism and better serving disabled animals.
Bonus: Earn continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association and in jurisdictions which recognize Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval.
Audience: (Vets, Vet Techs, Shelter staff, etc.) Anyone working in companion animal welfare: vets, vet techs, shelter staff, rescuers, volunteers.
Learning Objectives:
By the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to

Define ableism and the dis/ability system
Recognize ableist representations of animals and people
Identify and rework personal or organizational practices that support ableism to support better outcomes for disabled animals

Presented By: Katja M. Guenther
Professor of Gender & Sexuality Studies, University of California, Riverside, and author of The Lives and Deaths of Shelter Animals
Professor Katja M. Guenther’s research focuses on gender, social movements, human-animal relationships, and the state. Her work centers on improving our understanding of how and why inequalities of gender, race, class, dis/ability, and species reproduce so reliably, and what we can do to challenge these inequalities. She is best known in the animal well-being community as the author of The Lives and Deaths of Shelter Animals. Her scholarly work has been published in journals such as Disability Studies Quarterly, Ethnic & Racial Studies, Gender & Society, Mobilization, Politics & Gender, Signs, Social Problems, Sociological Forum, and Women’s Studies International Forum, among others. Prof. Guenther teaches courses in introductory gender & sexuality studies and gender & disability studies, as well as upper-division courses in feminist and grassroots organizing, gender and the state, and feminist animal studies.
Zoom registration link: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts
MPF discussion thread: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsAbleism
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts

Webinar - 11/9/23 - Unlocking The Canine Off Switch Through 'DO NOTHING' Training - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-11-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Is your dog constantly on the go, struggling to settle down, or have just a bit too much energy? Ever wish your dog just had an “off switch” you could flick?
Discover the power of “DO NOTHING” training and learn how to cultivate your dog’s off switch for a calmer, more relaxed companion. In this enlightening webinar, I’ll guide you through effective techniques and strategies will help your dog find their inner calm and switch off when needed.
Whether at home, when you’re out ‘n about or even when you’re competing in your favorite sport, there are going to be times when you just need your dog to chill and DO NOTHING, but they can’t. All too often, we get caught up in teaching our dogs ALL the many “things” they need to know, and we forget how to teach them just to be and to chill. Join me as we explore the art of teaching your dog to relax through simple, yet powerful, training methods I’ve used with my dogs and how DO NOTHING training can help in and transfer to all areas of your life.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar – 11/11/23 – Colony Caretaking Tips and Tricks – Community Cats Podcast
2023-11-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Ants getting into the cats’ bowls or slugs making mealtime a slimy mess? Raccoons invading your colony? Got fleas? How do you keep the water from freezing in the middle of winter? Or calm the irate neighbor whose flower bed has been turned into a litter box? Find out how to deal with these and many more colony caretaking challenges from Neighborhood Cats with their 20 years of experience dealing with all things community cat. Come and share your battle-worn secrets too!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/colony-caretaking-tips-and-tricks-presented-by-neighborhood-cats-nov-2023/

Webinar - 11/14/23 - The Importance of Pre-Sentence Evaluation in Animal Cruelty Cases - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2023-11-14 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
Animal cruelty is often linked to underlying mental health issues or illnesses, trauma, addictions, or other treatable conditions. Forensic presentence evaluations examine all of the factors surrounding an animal cruelty crime, and provide valuable information to the sentencing court in order to craft tailored sentences and reduce rates of recidivism.
Presenters
As a staff attorney with the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Criminal Justice Program, Kathleen Wood assists prosecutors, law enforcement, and legislators throughout the country to enforce and strengthen animal protection laws. In this role, Kathleen oversees the annual Animal Protection Laws Rankings Report which compares the various strengths and weaknesses of each state’s animal cruelty laws. Kathleen has also been instrumental in the creation of ALDF’s state-specific Farmed Animal Cruelty Prosecution Guides, and represents ALDF on the steering committee for the National Link Coalition. Kathleen lives in West Linn, Oregon with her partner and two cats, Penny and Robin.
Katherine Youssouf is a staff attorney with the Criminal Justice Program at Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF). Prior to joining ALDF she clerked for the Honorable Kathleen Y. Mackay at the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands District for St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. She earned her J.D. from American University’s Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. Before becoming a lawyer, Katherine worked as a social worker addressing violence against women and violations of human rights. She also worked in private practice as a clinical neurotherapist for adult, teenage, and child victims of trauma. She has a master’s in social work and social policy (M.S.W.) from the University of Chicago in Chicago, I.L., and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, O.H.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/the-importance-of-pre-sentence-evaluation-in-animal-cruelty-cases/

National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 11/14/23 – Implementing More Positive, Resource-based Field Services Operations – UW Shelter Medicine Program
2023-11-14 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
The University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program is excited to announce the next installment of National Shelter Medicine Rounds!
National Rounds is a platform for discussion of current topics relevant to shelter medicine for continued learning and collaboration. While primarily intended or shelter veterinarians, others interested in shelter medicine are welcome to join; we believe everyone will take something away from these calls! The national rounds call will take place Tuesday, November 14 from 2:30 to 3:30 Central Time.
As discussed during our rounds conversation in August, if we really want to change the experiences of the animals and the people we serve, we need to think outside our shelter walls or the foster homes that make up our rescues.
Join us for a continuation of the discussion on the connection between equity, well-being, resources, and capacity.
We are grateful to have two guests join us for rounds next week. Angela Rayburn is the Operations Manager overseeing Field Services at Chicago Animal Care and Control and AJ Caldwell is a National Shelter Support Specialist with Best Friends Animal Society and comes to that role with a background of being an officer in municipal animal control. They will share their perspectives on efforts to implement more positive, resource-based field services operations.
We hope to have an open discussion, so come with questions and feel free to unmute to participate! Our hope is to create a space that feels safe for all participants; we ask you to follow these Accountable Space guidelines. The presentation portion of National Rounds will be recorded, but the discussion and Q & A sessions will not.
If you or someone you know would like to be added to the national rounds email list, please send your request to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.
Please use the following Zoom link to access National Rounds calls: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97442637396
Meeting ID: 974 4263 7396
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Webinar - 11/14/23 - Shelter Medicine Population Management in Animal Shelters: Intake, Wellness, Flow-through, and Outcomes - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-11-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Lena DeTar, DACVPM, DABVP-SMP reviews how animals move through shelters, what the critical control points are, the important metrics to track, and how we can optimize this movement to provide better care for animals, people, and our communities!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to check out your options, including our new 14-day, no-commitment ELITE Trial.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/november-14-2023-shelter-medicine-population-management-in-animal-shelters-intake-wellness-flow-through-and-outcomes/

Conference - 11/15/23 to 11/17/23 - The Annual Conference 2023 - The AAWA
2023-11-15 07:00 - 18:30 | Hilton Portland Downtown, Portland, OR, United States
Join animal welfare leaders for 2.5 days of learning and networking, featuring a keynote by Vu Le and sessions in these tracks:

Fundraising
Internal & External Communications
Strategic Workforces
Industry Innovations

WEBSITE LINK: https://theaawa.org/learn/conferences/the-conference-2023/

Webinar - 11/16/23 - Denise Fenzi’s Circle Method for Basic Reactivity and Over Arousal - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-11-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
This webinar is intended to provide advice, interventions, and skills for individuals working with reactive or overexcited dogs. “The circle method of Loose Leash Walking” will be used to help the behavior and emotional state of reactive and over-aroused dogs by allowing them to adjust to their environment, reconnect with their handlers, and become more emotionally comfortable in the presence of specific triggers. The method can be used regardless of food interest and does not require elaborate set-ups. The information presented will build upon the circle method of loose leash walking, and will assume knowledge of that material. This webinar assumes professional or amateur trainers who can assimilate the information with a preexisting working knowledge of dog behavior, reactivity and over-aroused behavior.
Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing to avoid duplicate purchases.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 11/21/23 - Empowering Dogs to Embrace Muzzles with Love - PPG (fee applies)
2023-11-21 06:00 - 07:30 | Virtual
Unlocking Muzzle Success: A Journey of Love and Trust
Is your dog’s comfort and safety a top priority?
Join us for an illuminating webinar led by Louise Stapleton-Frappell, a distinguished dog behavior consultant, professional trainer, and esteemed faculty member at DogNostics Education. In this captivating presentation, Louise will unveil a tried & tested 10-step training ‘recipe’ that includes all the ‘ingredients’ to teach your canine companion, or your clients’ dogs, how to not just accept but wholeheartedly embrace wearing a muzzle.
At DogNostics Education, we’re strong advocates of muzzle training for all dogs. Imagine having the peace of mind that, in an emergency, your dog will happily and willingly ‘muzzle up.’ It’s an invaluable skill!
What to Expect:

Understand some of the many reasons why muzzles may be required.
Gain an understanding of different muzzle styles and why some may be more appropriate than others.
Discover cutting-edge, force-free techniques to cultivate a positive association between your dog and their muzzle.
Learn how to make muzzle time a stress-free and even enjoyable experience for your furry friend, be it for vet visits, grooming, or other situations.
Gain the skills and confidence to transform your dog into a muzzle enthusiast, ensuring their well-being and your peace of mind.

But that’s not all! Throughout the presentation, we’ll provide a visual feast of video footage, demonstrating each training step with clarity and precision.
Don’t miss this exciting journey of love, trust, and positive reinforcement. Bid farewell to muzzle-related anxiety forever. Register now to unlock the potential for a harmonious and safe partnership with your four-legged companion or your canine clients!
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5453145

Webinar - 11/22/23 - Empowering change: Trauma-informed leadership in the animal service sector - Vancouver Humane Society
2023-11-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Find out how board members can integrate trauma-informed care in animal services…
Join the Vancouver Humane on Wednesday, November 22nd at 9:00 am PDT for an enlightening 60-minute webinar on trauma-informed leadership in animal services organizations.
During this conversation, panelists will share their experiences and insights, shedding light on the ways leaders can integrate trauma-informed care into their organizations to positively impact the animals they serve, the well-being of the people who care for them, and the staff who interact with both animals and clients. Panelists will explore topics including:

How can a board ensure that trauma-informed principles are integrated into the organization’s governance structure and decision-making processes?
What steps can an organization take to ensure that trauma-informed care is integrated into the organization’s mission, values, and long-term strategic planning?
How can an organization approach decision-making to ensure that it is inclusive, equitable, and reflective of diverse experiences and needs?
How does your organization prioritize staff mental health?
What is your approach to HR from a trauma-informed lens?
What measures has your organization taken to promote equity within its leadership and governance structures?

Attendees who stay until the end will be entered in a draw for a $100 donation to their organization.
Who should join?
Anyone who would like to learn about the role of animal service leadership in introducing a trauma-informed approach in their organization is welcome to attend! This webinar is designed for all board members in animal services including:

Humane societies;
Shelters;
Rescues; and
Other nonprofits.

WEBSITE LINK: https://vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/empowering-change-trauma-informed-leadership-in-the-animal-service-sector/

Webinar - 11/28/23 - Here, There, and Everywhere: How Harm Perpetrated in the Home Impacts the Entire Community - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2023-11-28 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Participants will learn of the bi-directional relationship between community violence and family violence. Topics such as attachment/internal working models, adverse childhood experiences, and toxic stress effects will be discussed with an emphasis on how community violence impacts these critical mental health components.
Participants will also learn from case study examples of serial killers and recent mass shooting incidents of the connections between harm experienced in the home and acts of violence in the community. Findings from the presenter’s review of every major school shooting in the US since and including the shooting at Columbine High School, will be discussed along with data indicating how these tragic events may increase risk for family violence in the community during the immediate years that follow.
Finally, participants will learn of collaborative, multi-disciplinary approaches to reducing violence/abuse in the home and community with an emphasis on child mental health and ending cycles of violence and abuse. Safe communities start with safe homes.
Presenter:
Andrew Campbell is an expert on family violence and the associated risks of harm for adults, children, and animals residing in homes where this violence occurs. Andrew obtained his master’s degree in Public Health from Purdue University and has presented at over 150 professional conferences and trainings since 2019. His many publications over the last several years include papers cited by the FBI, CDC, United Nations, and in over 1,200 international academic papers and research studies. His book, “Not Without My Pet: Understanding the Relationship between Victims of Domestic Violence and Their Pets,” was released in September of 2021. In addition to being an author, researcher, and educator, Andrew also speaks as a survivor of family violence in childhood.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/here-there-and-everywhere-how-harm-perpetrated-in-the-home-impacts-the-entire-community/

Online Event - 11/28/23 - YouTube LIVE: Case-Based Approach to the Sneezing Cat - VETGirl
2023-11-28 17:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Sneezing, ulcer, infection?…Oh my!
In this complimentary, 30-minute VETgirl–Merck Animal Health YouTube LIVE event, Dr. Petra Cerna, MRCVS, AFHEA, AdvCertFB will provide a case-based approach to different feline upper respiratory diseases. Tune in as she discusses how to approach these cases, including differential diagnosis and what to consider for your diagnostic workup for upper respiratory tract signs in cats!
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, this webinar is FREE to all! (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Basic, ELITE Trial or ELITE member to register for the live event)
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/november-28-2023-youtube-live-case-based-approach-to-the-sneezing-cat/

Webinar - 11/29/23 - Increasing Affordable and Accessible Veterinary Care: Pyometra Surgery - ASPCAPro
2023-11-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Pyometra (infection of the uterus) is a life-threatening condition that affects dogs and cats. Definitive treatment of this condition involves surgery to remove the infected uterus; however, many clients who do not have access to spay surgery also do not have access to pyometra surgery.
This webinar will discuss ways to increase access to pyometra surgery, including performing surgery in nonspecialized and outpatient facilities, as well as stabilization before referral. It will also discuss recommended surgical techniques for complicated pyometras.
Takeaways

Diagnosis and prognostic factors for dogs and cats with pyometra
Spectrum of care treatment options for management of this condition
Survival rates for animals with pyometra in nonspecialized and outpatient settings
Surgical techniques for the management of complicated pyometras

Suited For

This webinar is designed for anyone who provides direct animal care, as well as those who help determine policy or resource allocation. This includes animal care staff, veterinary professionals, directors of operations, and medical managers in a variety of access to care settings. It will be of particular interest for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants

Credits

This program has been submitted for RACE approval (but is not yet approved) for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/increasing-affordable-and-accessible-veterinary-care-pyometra-surgery

Webinar – 12/1/23 – Fancy Footwork: Practical Handling and Training Solutions for the Entire Shelter – Dogs Playing for Life
2023-12-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
While playgroups are the foundation of our shelter training program, teaching shelter teams how to implement a generalized, effective, and enjoyable way to handle and train their dogs is another essential aspect of our canine programming! In this webinar, we will teach the fundamentals of our “Fancy Footwork” techniques that focus on achieving good leash manners through the use of your FEET instead of your hands. Come learn this unique and highly effective approach that promotes dogs happily walking softly by your side, offering tons of eye contact, and wowing adopters! This new approach to leash work will enhance your handling skills and increase your ability to train ALL dogs, even those that are highly aroused, stressed, fearful, or not motivated by food, all in an effort to improve quality of life and lifesaving for dogs living in shelters.
Additionally, we will teach you how to implement our critically important kennel routines. The kennel areas of our nation’s shelters can be one of the most challenging and distressing environments that dogs–and their handlers–ever face. DPFL kennel routines have been developed and taught to shelters across the country in an effort to combat these challenges and to provide safer and more successful ways for dogs and people to maneuver through the kennels.
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8KVNshjUQu-Z6_vdVaqqgQ#/

Webinar - 12/2/23 - Neighborhood Cats Trapper Certification Webinar - Community Cats Podcast
2023-12-02 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate after taking a short quiz and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director. Session duration is 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session. Workshops held monthly.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-dec-2023/

Online Certificate Program - Starts 12/4/23 - Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program - Community Program Development - Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
2023-12-04 | Virtual
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.
The five courses are:

Leadership covering strategic planning, analyzing operations, decision-making, managing people and processes to achieve results, organizational responsibilities, and working with a board of directors.
Shelter Operations covering adoptions, animal care and sheltering fundamentals, animal behavior and enrichment, and customer service.
Community Program Development covering volunteers, foster care, spay/neuter, pet retention, events, and community relations.
Animal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine, basic animal health considerations and care, euthanasia decisions, and clinic operations.
Marketing and Development covering development fundamentals, fundraising strategies, marketing fundamentals, adoption promotion, social media and websites, and media relations.

Each 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.
You can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate.
Who will benefit from the program?

Professionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.
New shelter directors.
Shelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.
People working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.
Board members of animal shelters.

Credit for program/courses
Upon completion of all five courses, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific.
Each course earns:

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific
Association of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits

Schedule and Registration
Each 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.
​WEBSITE LINK: https://uc.pacific.edu/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=192577

Online Event – 12/5/23 – The National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference 2023 Recording Available Now – National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)
2023-12-05 | Virtual
Due to popular demand, we have made the 2023 National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference recorded sessions available for purchase. Access these recordings, and achieve up to 6.75 RACE® CE credits for $55.
The National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference took place on October 8, 2023. Recordings of the eight sessions are available here. You can watch the sessions in any order, but you must purchase the entire conference to access the individual sessions.
Each session includes the recorded presentation, any handouts provided by the speakers, and a RACE® Quiz. You must watch the entire video and successfully pass the RACE® Quiz to receive a certificate of completion.
RACE® continuing education credit is available to veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians/nurses in jurisdictions which recognize RACE® approval. Please see individual sessions for the amount and type of CE.
Session recordings, handouts and optional CE quizzes will be accessible through December 31, 2023.
*CE credit may only be awarded once either for attending the live session or for viewing the recorded session and successful completion of the CE Quiz, and RACE® CE is only valid in jurisdictions which recognize RACE® approval.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.pathlms.com/nkc/courses/60834
