Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 10/15/25 - Workers’ Comp Unleashed: Building a Safer, Stronger Workplace - CalAnimals
2025-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Join Morris & Garritano for a lively session that takes the mystery (and the stress!) out of workers’ compensation. We’ll show you how to build a safer workplace, understand your experience modification (Ex Mod), best practices for claims reporting, and design return-to-work programs that keep your team protected and your costs under control. Carrier partner Jasmine Ariel Contreras from Berkshire Hathaway brings real-world tips and insider strategies to make workers’ comp a breeze.
What You’ll Learn
1. Workers’ Comp Basics: The essentials every organization needs to know.
2. Experience Mod Explained: How it’s calculated and ways to improve it.
3. Safety Culture Boost: Practical steps to prevent injuries and strengthen your workplace.
4. Claims & Return-to-Work: Reporting tips and approaches to get employees back on the job smoothly.
5. Renewal Readiness: How to prepare for policy renewal with confidence.
Who Should Attend
Anyone responsible for safety, human resources and insurance decisions who wants to handle workers comp with confidence and less stress.
Presenters
Lynette Dunn – Morris & Garritano
Mandy O’Neal – Morris & Garritano
Jasmine Ariel Contreras – Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies
Can’t Attend the Live Session?
Register anyway—you’ll receive the full recording to watch whenever it works for you.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_93kZs8gIRkGJvDhEHSwexw#/

Webinar - 10/15/25 - Medical Care Essentials for Trap-Neuter-Release and Community Cat Programs - Best Friends
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Learn how to best harness the lifesaving power of community cat programs, where we’ll dive into the medical strategies that keep cats healthy and thriving. From anesthesia to aftercare, this webinar is packed with practical tips for shelter staff and vets committed to saving the lives of cats in our shelters and in our communities.
Presented by: Dr. Erin Katribe, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice) National Shelter Medicine; Best Friends Animal Society
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iRsWQsmFS4aikwy3tfGwsg#/registration

Online Event - 10/15/25 - Shelter Med LIVE - Small Patients, Big Procedures: Weighing Pediatric Spay and Neuter Considerations - UC Davis KSMP
2025-10-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Shelter medicine bridges gaps in veterinary care access, ensuring animals are sterilized, vaccinated, and healthy before going home to the people and communities who care for them. Shelter Med LIVE is the place where vet professionals connect around what it takes to make shelter medicine happen every day—from intake triage to MacGyvering creative fixes. Every third Wednesday, join your UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program outreach veterinarian host and special guests for real talk and real solutions.
Ask questions (or send them in ahead of time). This isn’t a lecture—it’s a conversation for everyone who wants to nerd out on shelter medicine. Kick back and recharge with your colleagues in the middle of a long week.
On the 10/15 edition, we’re diving into pediatric spay and neuter—what’s new, what’s still misunderstood, and how to make it work in a shelter context. Hosted by Dr. Jennifer Bennett (DVM, MS, CAWA) with guests Dr. Brian DiGangi (DVM, MS, DABVP) and Dr. Emily McCobb (DVM, MS, DACVAA), the discussion will cover everything from pre-surgical candidate considerations, anesthesia tweaks, and recovery, to barriers and implications for shelters and access-to-care programs. Expect the kind of practical wisdom you can only get when you’ve been there, spayed that, plus plenty of “wish I’d known that sooner” takeaways. You’ll find a conversation that’s as accessible as it is evidence-based.
This event has been approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit by CAWA and NACA.
Can’t make it live? Register to receive the recording and resources after the event, accessible through the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse, #ThanksToMaddie!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterlearniverse.com/webinars

Webinar - 10/15/25 - No More Cat Wrangling: Techniques for Feline-Friendly Handling - HumaneVMA
2025-10-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
Many cats experience fear, anxiety, and stress during handling and veterinary visits, leading to various negative consequences for both the cats and their human caretakers. These effects may include reduced quality of life for the cats, increased risks of injury to veterinary staff, lower quality care during visits, and potential surrender of cats by caregivers due to broken bonds. It is essential to limit fear, anxiety, and stress in cats by providing positive and gentle human-to-cat interactions. This session will focus on recognizing signs of fear, anxiety, and stress in cats and provide participants with practical, effective handling strategies.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the physiological and behavioral effects of fear, anxiety, and stress in cats.
Identify common signs of fear, anxiety, and stress in cats to improve early detection and intervention strategies.
Learn and apply handling techniques that prioritize cat comfort and reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in various settings.

Presented by: Tabitha Kucera, CCBC, RVT, KPA-CTP, VTS (Behavior)
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanevma.memberclicks.net/webinars

Online Conference – 10/19/25 – 2025 NKC Veterinary Conference – National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)
2025-10-19 05:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference (NKCVC) is the only veterinary conference dedicated entirely to kitten care!
This full-day virtual event, scheduled for Sunday, October 19, 2025, will feature presentations by leading veterinary experts covering a wide range of specialized topics, including developmental milestones, behavioral insights, medications, medical protocols, surgical techniques, and more. All registered participants will have access to the recorded sessions and optional quizzes through December 31, 2025, in addition to the live conference.
The NKCVC is a kitten-focused, virtual event intended for veterinarians, veterinary technicians/nurses, those currently enrolled in veterinary or veterinary technician schools, veterinary staff members in private practices and shelters, and those involved in veterinary education and research.
Take advantage of Early Bird registration today and don’t miss the opportunity to secure your spot at a discounted rate!
WEBSITE LINK: http://kittencoalition.org/the-national-kitten-coalition-veterinary-conference/

Webinar - 10/20/25 - Spectrum of Care: Appropriate Management of Toxicology Cases on a Budget - ASPCAPro
2025-10-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
The spectrum of care in the management of toxicities refers to the range of strategies used to recognize, assess, prevent and treat adverse effects. The primary goal is to ensure patient safety while maintaining treatment efficacy. This session will demonstrate the value of establishing key goals for veterinary care, while emphasizing the critical role of communication, evidence-based medicine and client-centered decision-making in the treatment of toxicities.
Key Takeaways:
– Learn spectrum of care terminology
– Understand why spectrum of care may be needed
– Recognize the importance of the veterinary team regarding spectrum of care
This webinar is RACE-approved and is eligible for 1 hour of free CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://aspca.zoom.us/webinar/register/4217576001150/WN_rRAve-crSYSOu5QAzusM_w#/registration

Webinar - 10/21/25 - Doors Wide Open: Connecting the Dots: Integrated Operations for Greater Access to Care - Open Door Veterinary Collective
2025-10-21 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Join Open Door Veterinary Collective for a second series of 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.
In this 30-minute Lunch & Learn webcast—part of our 4-part series—we spotlight Doug Plant and his transformative work as COO of Michigan Humane. Discover how Doug is weaving together Clinic and Shelter Operations, Facilities, Field Services, Volunteer Services, and Community Solutions into a cohesive strategy to increase access to care. Learn how this integrated approach is breaking silos, streamlining services, and ultimately improving outcomes for pets and the people who love them. Grab your lunch and get inspired by a leader who’s bringing it all together to build a more humane, connected system.
Get inspired by a leader who is bringing it all together to build a more humane, connected system, one that puts both human and animal well-being at the center.
Register for the series: https://maddies.fund/DoorsWideOpenWebcastSeriesRegister
Facilitator: Geraldine D’Silva, Maddie’s National Director of Programs & Partnerships
Who should attend? Everyone is welcome! This series is perfect for those interested or involved in access to veterinary care. Each session will be recorded and viewable on-demand within a few days after the event.
Earn continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement towards CAWA CEs as well as from the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA).
Come make friends and learn to make access to care more achievable for all involved!
Questions on the topic? Ask them to the guest speakers on the Forum discussion thread: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/discussion/open-door-webcast-integrated-operations-for-greater-access-to-care
Guest Speaker: Doug Plant, COO, Michigan Humane
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/DoorsWideOpenWebcastSeriesRegister

Webinar - 10/21/25 - Justice in Action: Moving Beyond DEI in Animal Welfare - The AAWA
2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The animal welfare profession has made meaningful strides toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). However, many are realizing that DEI alone is not enough to address the deeper systemic barriers that shape who has access to animal care, animal welfare services, and leadership opportunities in the profession.
This session will explore what it means to shift from DEI in theory to justice in action. Participants will learn how to envision strategies that center accountability, community partnerships, and systemic change. We will also discuss common pitfalls that keep organizations stuck and provide actionable steps towards justice. Whether you lead a shelter, work with diverse teams, or engage in community-based animal care, this session will equip you with ideas and tools to take the next step toward making meaningful, long-term change.
Objectives:
Examine traditional ways of defining DEI in animal welfare
Define justice in action and how it strengthens efforts to foster inclusion and belonging
Identify strategies to leverage DEI and justice in action at your organization
Presented by:
Maria Morukian, President, MSM Global Consulting
Jasmin Robinson, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
This session, both live and the recording, has been approved for:
1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
1 NACA CE
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/10-21-25

Webinar - 10/21/25 - Healing Together: Understanding and Supporting Pets Impacted by Domestic Violence - Besty BnB
2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
When survivors of domestic violence flee abuse, their pets often carry emotional scars too. Animals experience trauma in different ways, and their behaviors, whether fearful, withdrawn, or reactive, are often misunderstood. These responses can be the result of directly experiencing abuse, witnessing violence, or being separated from the humans they love.
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this webinar will explore how domestic pets cope with trauma and how we, as caregivers and advocates, can support their healing. This webinar will feature a special guest, Andria Gibbon, Founder & President of Protecting Paws for Life – an organization dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and their beloved pets. Learn how trauma-informed care can be extended to the entire family, pets included.
In this session, you will learn:

How trauma impacts the behavior and well-being of domestic pets
The signs of trauma in animals and how to recognize them
Practical strategies to support pets who have experienced or witnessed abuse
How organizations like Protecting Paws for Life are partnering with BestyBnB to create pathways for survivors and their pets to heal together
Ways your agency or community can become more pet-inclusive in supporting survivors of domestic violence

Who should attend?

Domestic violence program managers and staff
Animal welfare program managers and staff
Social service providers working with pet owners
Mental health program managers and staff
Victim advocates

WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5orT05sDRhmMTM5GdgItAQ#/registration

Webinar - 10/22/25 - Enhancing and Expanding Your Veterinary Career: Job Opportunities in Shelter Medicine - CVMA & SF SPCA
2025-10-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
California shelters are in urgent need of veterinary support. Many lack regular access to veterinary care, creating a critical gap in animal welfare services. And shelters provide unique on-the-job experience that will increase your value to all of your clients and patients.
This webinar will explore how veterinarians and RVTs can play a vital role in improving outcomes for shelter animals—whether as a full-time career path, an occasional volunteer, or a supplement to private practice.
Join the San Francisco SPCA and the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) for a two-hour session featuring:

Dr. Grant Miller, DVM, Director of Regulatory Affairs, CVMA
Bruce Wagman, Keith C. Wetmore Shelter Policy and Legal Services Special Counsel, SF SPCA
Dr. Zarah Hedge, DVM, Chief Medical Officer & VP of Shelter Medicine, San Diego Humane Society

Expanding Your Veterinary Practice’s Horizons: The Multifaceted Values of Working with California’s Shelters in Need
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Noon–2 p.m. PT
This session will showcase how veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians (RVTs) can make a meaningful difference in people’s and animals’ lives in their own communities while also gaining valuable experience not always seen in private practice.
What You’ll Learn:

Flexible career pathways in shelters, from full-time positions to part-time or consultative roles.
How shelter medicine provides opportunities for advanced medicine, surgery, and dentistry outside of the scope of most private practice work.
The unique fulfillment of helping animals most in need.
How remote and on-site flexibility for the shelters makes contributing more important and accessible than ever.
Don’t miss this chance to discover how shelter medicine can increase your career satisfaction while transforming animal lives.

Register Now
This course has been RACE approved for 2 hours of live-interactive continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
This course will be available on-demand for self-guided/ non-interactive CE credit after October 24. To view additional RACE approved on-demand webinars click here and here.
SF SPCA’s advocacy work is made possible in part by the generous support of the Barbara Wolfe Advocacy Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AlhvPjr8vNeqnVsHNx6AbO5HPwsxZki7UM8_09e1RI1pa8NG_ejE~AidBi0LCK4BG03y3F5c9ks_34mfyIAJ-Nr4XnprmMQxCbIs9MSz6S-CzbA

Online Event - 10/23/25 - ASPCA Research Forum 2025 - ASPCA
2025-10-23 08:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Registration is open for the 2025 ASPCA Research Forum! Join us virtually on Thursday, October 23, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET for a dynamic gathering of animal welfare professionals and researchers. Together, we will explore cutting-edge research that has the power to transform the lives of animals and further support your lifesaving efforts.
The Agenda
The conference will include five presentations with Q&A sessions at the end of each.
Who Should Attend
This virtual forum is open to all, including, but not limited to, shelter/rescue staff and volunteers, animal control, community cat organizations, veterinary students and professionals, animal behavior professionals, and students and researchers interested in the science behind animal welfare.
Why Attend?
This is more than just another webinar—it’s an annual event designed to inspire, educate and spark new ideas that can drive change in animal welfare. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with leading minds in the field and take your knowledge to the next level! Engage with a community of like-minded professionals and experts. With live Q&A sessions after each presentation, you’ll have the opportunity to interact directly with the researchers and speakers and take away insights that can further support your lifesaving efforts.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/researchforum

Online Event – 10/25/25 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2025-10-25 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
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.
If 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.
Take 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.
This 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.
This course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA).
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/tnr-certification-workshop-presented-by-neighborhood-cats-oct-2025/

Online Training - 10/26/25 - CAVMRC Disaster Response Training (Virtual) - CVMA (fee applies)
2025-10-26 09:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
With over 3,000 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, RVTs, 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.
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 topics:

Triage and Critical Patient Assessment
Shock Resuscitation and Patient Stabilization
Toxicology Review and Practical Applications
Animal Rescue Response to the 2025 Eaton Canyon Fire
Deployment Logistics: Shelterly and More
Disaster Preparedness for Veterinary Practices: Are You Ready?

WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/continuing-education/upcoming-ce/cavmrc-disaster-response-training-virtual/

Webinar - 10/29/25 - Access to Veterinary Care: Insights, Barriers, and Next Steps - Program for Pet Health Equity
2025-10-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
📢 You’re Invited: Access to Veterinary Care – Insights, Barriers, and Next Steps
We’re excited to invite our One Health colleagues and community partners to join a special live session with the authors of Access to Veterinary Care: Barriers and Insights from Pet Families.
This conversation will explore the key findings of the report, the barriers families face in accessing veterinary services, and how these challenges impact both human and animal health. Together, we’ll look ahead at what’s next — and how One Health collaboration can help drive lasting solutions.
💬 Hear directly from the researchers
🐾 Ask questions and share your ideas
🌎 Connect with others committed to improving access to care
📅 Date: October 29, 2025
🕓 Time: 12:00pm ET (US and Canada)
🔗 Register here: https://tiny.utk.edu/2025AVCReportMeetTheAuthors
Let’s keep building a future where every family — human and animal — can access the care they need. 💙
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Webinar - 10/29/25 - Understanding Tribal Sovereignty and Jurisdiction for Animal Welfare Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2025-10-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Effective and respectful partnerships with Tribal Nations require more than good intentions, they demand a foundational understanding of history, law, and culture. Join us for a two-hour webinar designed for animal welfare professionals working alongside and in partnership with Tribal communities. There will be plenty of time for your questions after the presentation.
Through the guidance of Karen Diver—former White House Special Assistant to President Obama for Native American Affairs and a national leader in tribal governance—participants will gain critical insights into the historical and legal framework that shapes tribal sovereignty.
Attendees will explore the government-to-government relationship between Tribal Nations and Federal and State governments, beginning with treaty-making and continuing through key legislation and court decisions that impact jurisdiction and self-determination. The webinar emphasizes that Tribal Nations are not homogenous; each tribe has its own government structure, laws, and cultural perspectives. Understanding these distinctions is essential for building trust and fostering long-term, respectful collaboration.
This webcast will include:

the historical and legal foundations of tribal sovereignty
treaties and the ongoing federal trust responsibility
differences in tribal, state, and federal jurisdiction
the diversity of Tribal Nations and the importance of cultural competence
navigating partnerships in the context of animal welfare, including regulatory and legal considerations.
case studies highlighting successful collaboration and common pitfalls

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be better prepared to work with Tribal Nations as true partners, recognizing and respecting their sovereignty, honoring their unique histories, and aligning animal welfare efforts with community values and governance structures.
This webinar has been approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. Earn up to 2 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA).
This webcast will be recorded. Registrants will get a link to the recording a few days after the event.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/TribalSovereigntyRegistration

Conference - 11/4/25 to 11/6/25 - The Annual Conference 2025 - The AAWA (fee applies)
2025-11-04 04:00 - 16:00 | The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta, GA, United States
The Annual Conference from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, November 4-6
Plus a pre-conference daylong: The Network Live – November 3
Atlanta, GA
Questions? Email learning@theaawa.org
Deepen your expertise with skill-building content tailored for intermediate and advanced professionals. You’ll leave with practical tools, fresh insights, and new strategies to bring back to your organization. Conference Tracks:

Collaborative & Strategic Leadership
Communications & Marketing
Fundraising
Strategic Workforces

This conference is as much about the people as it is the programming. You’ll have ample opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the country—representing a wide array of roles, perspectives, and lived experiences.
WEBSITE LINK: https://theaawaconference.org/

Webinar - 11/4/25 - Equine Cruelty Investigations: There’s a Form for That! - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2025-11-04 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
Drs. Abby Sage and Jennifer LaPlume will use forms they have developed to walk you through the pre-planning steps for an equine cruelty investigation, including on-site assessments and triage and the formation of an action plan backed up with owner resources. They will then use case examples to illustrate how to utilize these forms.
Abby Sage and Jennifer LaPlume, both equine veterinarians, cofounded the Virginia Veterinary Equine Welfare Resource, the first of its kind group that developed training for equine veterinarians in Virginia in forensics, who then assist on-site with ACO’s in Virginia. They then developed these forms to help all parties, including ACO’s, veterinarians, owners, and rescues. Both have extensive experience assisting law enforcement in Virginia on equine cruelty cases.
Specifics discussed will be:

Assessing the facility, environment, barns, enclosures, cleanliness, nutrition provided, pasture, hay, feed, forage, medications
Triage for ACO’s and veterinarians
Formation of an Action Plan Agreement that will guide easy communication and step-wise instructions for the horse owner.
Finally, cases will be used to help you decide, “Why is that horse skinny?” Was it just purchased, not getting enough proper nutrition, sick, low in hierarchy, or willful neglect?

This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/equine-cruelty-investigations-theres-a-form-for-that/

Webinar - 11/5/25 - Classroom to Clinic: Neonatal and Early Kittenhood Emergencies - The National Kitten Coalition
2025-11-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual
Are you a veterinary student or faculty member with a passion for feline health and welfare? Join the National Kitten Coalition this February for our RACE® CE-Approved Neonatal and Early Kittenhood Emergencies webinar tailored especially for you!
Sign up for our Classroom to Clinic mailing list to receive the registration link and stay updated on our future events and initiatives.
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/classroom-to-clinic-neonatal-and-early-kittenhood-emergencies-2/

Webinar - 11/10/25 - Civil Liability in Animal Investigations: Avoid Becoming Homeless while Protecting Animals - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2025-11-10 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
Officers involved in animal law enforcement face many of the same liability risks as traditional law enforcement—plus some that are unique to working with animals. There’s nothing more emotionally charged than removing someone’s child or pet, and even when officers—whether police, deputies, animal control, or humane officers—do everything by the book, they may still face allegations or lawsuits.
Laws around child welfare investigations are well established. But in many cases, the legal framework around animal seizures is far less clear. That uncertainty makes it harder to do the right thing, the right way, at the right time—without violating the owner’s rights. Sometimes, doing what feels right can still land you in trouble.
This webinar will explore where civil liability risks tend to arise in animal investigations, how to protect yourself from claims of civil rights violations, and what real-world cases have taught us—both about what went wrong, and what could have been prevented.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/civil-liability-in-animal-investigations-avoid-becoming-homeless-while-protecting-animals/

Webinar – 11/12/25 – Shelter Traffic Jam: Quick Wins to Clear the Way and Keep Animals Moving – UC Davis KSMP
2025-11-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Re-Scheduled to 11/12 due to Zoom outage
Different shelters, same traffic jam: Too many animals, not enough exits, and teams fighting burnout in the gridlock. Overcrowding compromises care. Stress shoots up and decision-making stalls. But you’re not powerless—whether you’re frontline staff, a volunteer, in a leadership role, or a veterinary professional, you can drive real change. This session will equip you with immediate steps to reduce harm and break up traffic jams today.
With Drs. Kate Hurley and Cindi Delany, you’ll explore balancing intakes and outcomes for better welfare, using daily monitoring and pathway planning to move animals faster, and making tough euthanasia decisions when no safe live outcomes exist.
After this session, you’ll be able to:

Understand Capacity for Care basics, your roadmap to getting every animal the right outcome at the right time.
Spot warning signs that put animals and staff at risk.
Use proven harm-reduction strategies to protect health and well-being.
Make confident, humane decisions to guide animal outcomes.
Implement quick wins to improve flow, outcomes, and support your team’s morale and mission.

Whether you’re trying to survive another overwhelming week or map your way to more sustainable practices under pressure, this is for you. Because when you’re operating beyond capacity, every decision matters.
Ready to take back control? Register now.
Presenters: Dr. Cindi Delany, DVM, KPA-CTP, FFCP and Dr. Kate Hurley, DVM, MPVM, DABVP
This webinar has been approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit by RACE, CAWA, and NACA.
Can’t make it live? Register to receive the recording and resources after the event, accessible through the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse, #ThanksToMaddie!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterlearniverse.com/events

Online Course – 11/12/25 – Return to Home Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2025-11-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Leave all your assumptions about ‘dumped, abandoned, or unwanted’ stray cats at the door! Imagine if every stray cat entering our shelters was treated as a beloved pet with a family searching for them. How can we streamline the process of reuniting lost pets with their owners—without overburdening our dedicated staff and volunteers or filling up shelter space with lengthy stray holds?
In this session, we’ll explore straightforward, effective strategies and processes you can implement to support the owners of lost cats, become a valuable resource for those who find stray cats, and boost the rates at which cats in our shelters are joyfully reunited with their families.
Take advantage of the interactive format and earn your certificate of completion after passing a short quiz. Plus gain access to an exclusive Facebook group to network with other cat-focused volunteers and professionals.
This workshop is presented by Corinne Bourgoin, Shelter Operations Supervisor at the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(MSPCA), and lasts 1.5 hours, including an optional 15-minute Q&A session. Registration is just $10.00.
This course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/return-to-home-certification-workshop-nov-2025/

Online Event - 11/12/25 - The Roundtable: Justice in Action for Animal Welfare - The AAWA
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The animal welfare profession has made meaningful progress toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)—but real transformation requires going further. To create lasting change, we must look beyond DEI initiatives and examine the deeper systemic barriers that shape who has access to animal care, services, and leadership opportunities.
As a follow-up to our Justice in Action: Moving Beyond DEI in Animal Welfare webinar (October 21, 2025), this interactive roundtable invites participants to explore what justice in action looks like in practice. You’ll hear from peers and panelists who are embedding justice into their organizations’ everyday work—sharing candid insights, challenges, and strategies along the way.
Whether you lead an organization, manage teams, or work directly with communities, this discussion will provide a space to exchange ideas, spark collaboration, and co-create approaches to advancing justice across our field.
Participants will:

Discuss what “justice in action” looks like in practice
Explore examples of justice in action in the workplace
Share strategies to incorporate justice in action into organizational culture

Facilitated by: Jasmin Robinson, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/11-12-25

Online Event - 11/13/25 - CAWA Curious Chat - The AAWA
2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Curious about the Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) Exam?
Interested in expanding your knowledge and boosting your skills? Looking to power up your future career opportunities? Then the CAWA credential may be for you!
CAWA is the only leadership credential in animal welfare. You earn your CAWA by studying for and taking a rigorous exam.
Join a conversation with the CAWA program director and several CAWAs. Ask us anything about the program — from eligibility to studying tips to why the CAWA credential is a boon to your leadership ambitions. Learn about the new exam and how the program works.
Have questions that can’t wait? Visit the CAWA webpages or email Valerie Sheppard at learning@theaawa.org.
This conversation will take place 2-3 pm ET and will be recorded.
Panelists:

Jennifer Bennett, DVM, CAWA, Director of Shelter Medicine Access to Care, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Kim Brown, CAWA, COO, Animal Protective Association of Missouri
Katie Ingram, CAWA, Animal Services Manager, County of Placer Animal Services
Katie Parker, CAWA, Chief Operating Officer, Humane Colorado

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/cawa-curious-1125

Webinar - 11/13/25 - Generating Government Buy In - HASS
2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
In many communities, animal services rise and fall with the priorities of local government—and if you’re not part of the conversation, you’re likely missing out on funding, partnerships, and critical support. Whether you’re operating under a city contract, connected to law enforcement, or simply the only game in town for animal welfare, knowing how to work with your local leaders is key. Join Mike Wheeler, Director of Cabot Animal Support Services, as he shares his straightforward, proven approach to building relationships with decision makers—and how you can do it, too.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SIllF2-WSxOrlLsSuADZ2Q#/registration

Webinar - 11/13/25 - Maddie's Insights: The Animal Welfare Assessment Grid - Maddie's Fund
2025-11-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Discover how the Animal Welfare Assessment Grid (AWAG) turns everyday animal care records into powerful, visual evidence of welfare over an animal’s entire life. This innovative, cloud-based tool scores physical, behavioral/psychological, environmental, and procedural factors—revealing trends, pinpointing key events, and helping you take targeted action to improve quality of life.
Whether you’re caring for animals, conducting research, or making the case for change, AWAG’s data-driven insights make animal well-being measurable, actionable, and easy to communicate.
Learning outcomes:

Describe the structure and utility of the AWAG in assessing canine welfare
Understand the scoring and interpret what scores mean
Identify the factors scored in dogs
Recognise predictors of behaviour disorders and their implications for clinical
practice
Explore future applications of the AWAG and utilise its potential to improve well-
being

Guest Speakers:

Rachel Malkani, Veterinary and Animal Welfare Scientist, Clinical Animal Behaviorist, Founder and Board Member of the Dog Friendly Clinic
Sarah Wolfensohn, OBE, BSc, MA, VetMB, FRSB, DipECAWBM, FRCVS, Director, Welfare Assessment Technologies, Ltd.

WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister

Online Course – 11/15/25 – Colony Caretaking Tips and Tricks Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2025-11-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
In this session we will review all of the best practices for keeping your community cats well cared for during the year. We will cover feeding, housing, and treatment from the team at Neighborhood Cats with their 20 years of experience dealing with all things community cat!
Take 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.
WEBSITE LINK: http://communitycatscentral.thinkific.com/courses/take/colony-caretaking

Webinar - 11/18/25 - Doors Wide Open: Social Work Guidelines in Animal Welfare Settings - Open Door Veterinary Collective
2025-11-18 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Join us for a 30-minute panel discussion introducing the Social Work Guidelines in Animal Welfare Settings, a groundbreaking new resource created by and for social workers working in animal welfare organizations across North America.
Whether your organization already employs a social worker, you are exploring how social work can enhance your mission, or you are simply curious about how social work skills fit into animal welfare, this panel conversation is for you.
Developed through a year-long participatory action research project funded by the ASPCA, the Guidelines provide a roadmap for social work practice in animal welfare settings at the individual, organization, and community/policy levels.
Discussion topics include:

How animal welfare organizations can use the guidelines to strengthen human and animal well-being
Common challenges and strategies for successful implementation
Ways non-social work staff can engage with and benefit from the guidelines
Bring your lunch and your curiosity. This will be an engaging, real-world conversation about advancing both ends of the leash.

Panelists and Guidelines Co-Authors:
Kayla Anderson, Veterinary Social Worker, The Program for Pet Health Equity
Kelly Bremken, Veterinary Social Worker, Oregon Humane Society
Laurie Maxwell, Director of Veterinary Social Work, MedVet
Augusta O’Reilly, President, International Veterinary Social Work Association
Alexis Telfair-Garcia, Director of Social Work Program Development, Austin Pets Alive!
Facilitator: Janet Hoy-Gerlach, PhD, LCSW, LISW-S, Director of Veterinary Social Work, Open Door Veterinary Collective
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1QXhCo6QRRSKBYInJ_Ki0Q#/registration

Webinar - 11/19/25 - Big Dogs, Big Challenges: Data-Driven Solutions to Move Dogs Out of Shelters - Shelter Animals Count
2025-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Large dogs continue to be one of the biggest challenges for shelters across the country—often staying longer, facing more barriers to adoption, and contributing to capacity pressures. But shelters and rescues are finding creative, data-driven solutions to help these dogs move from crowded kennels into loving homes.
In this session, we’ll highlight strategies that organizations are using to overcome the challenges of placing big dogs, from innovative foster programs to targeted adoption promotions and community partnerships. You’ll also hear how data is helping shelters identify what works, where gaps remain, and how to adapt programs for greater impact.
Whether your kennels are full or you’re looking to build stronger pathways for large dogs, this webinar will provide practical ideas and inspiration you can put into action right away.
This webinar will be recorded.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Btr6qVDTRbS2bCGa1KFQMg#/registration

Online Conference - 11/22/25 - RISE Remix: Moving Forward. No Turning Back. - MCVMA
2025-11-22 08:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In 2021 and 2022, MCVMA’s groundbreaking RISE Conference made history with 60+ speakers of color, sparking vital conversations on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in veterinary medicine. Since then, we’ve watched the attacks on DEI unfold: companies and organizations gutting programs, dropping staff, and abandoning their commitments. The message from some organizations is clear: their so-called “DEI values” were just a trend. That’s not us.
That’s why we’re back with RISE Remix, a powerful one-day virtual CE gathering reigniting the conversations, voices, and actions fueling lasting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in veterinary medicine. This dynamic event brings together fan-favorite speakers from our past RISE Conferences alongside fresh perspectives and timely topics aimed at driving meaningful progress in our profession.
What to Expect:

Resource: Deep-dive DEI content with tools and strategies designed to spark intentional, measurable change—not just performative action.
Include: A deeper cultural awareness and broader global connections that challenge the status quo and enrich our collective practice.
Support: Focused discussions on affordable care, outreach, and meeting the needs of communities impacted by veterinary care shortages.
Elevate: Insightful sessions led by BIPOC specialists, offering leadership, expertise, and inspiration.

Stay tuned. You won’t want to miss it! Visit mcvma.org/rise-remix-2025 for more details.
WEBSITE LINK: https://mcvma.org/rise-remix-2025/

Webinar - 12/3/25 - Sanitation and Cleaning for Kitten Caregivers - National Kitten Coalition
2025-12-03 16:30 - 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 and healthy.
In this concise 30-minute session, Dr. Emily Coleman, DVM, will share essential cleaning protocols and product recommendations to help reduce the spread of infectious diseases. The presentation will be followed by a live Q&A, giving you the chance to ask questions and get advice on your sanitation challenges.
Speaker: Emily Coleman, DVM
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/sanitation-and-cleaning-for-kitten-caregivers-2/
