Shelter Learniverse

Applications close 2/13/22 - Focused Shelter Consultation Opportunity - Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
2022-02-13 | Virtual
Are you ready for your organization to make changes, but you aren’t sure how to get started? Could you use an expert to help you analyze and prioritize your issues? Could you use support in implementing new approaches? Then a Focused Consultation is tailored just for you! Thanks to the generosity of Maddie’s Fund®, the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge is offering Focused Shelter Consultations tailored for the priorities and opportunities identified by the participating animal shelters. Focused Shelter Consultations are led by experts with decades of combined experience and are completely free of charge.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB 13, 2022
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesmillionpetchallenge.org/consultations/focused-shelter-consultations/

Applications close 2/13/22 - Comprehensive Shelter Consultation Opportunity - Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
2022-02-13 | Virtual
Is your shelter looking to improve operations and boost lifesaving, but not sure how to get started? If you’re ready to address issues around intake policies, housing/enrichment, community cat program management, budgeting, access to spay/neuter and veterinary care, and more, then a Comprehensive Shelter Consultation is right for you! Thanks to the generosity of Maddie’s Fund®, the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge is offering Comprehensive Shelter Consultations, which provide expertise and make recommendations in the areas of facility design, intake policies, housing/enrichment, population management, community cat programs, public policy and enforcement programs, budgeting, management of employees and volunteers, access to focused spay/neuter and subsidized veterinary care, and physical and behavioral wellness. Comprehensive Shelter Consultations are led by experts with decades of combined experience and are completely free of charge.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB 13, 2022
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesmillionpetchallenge.org/consultations/comprehensive-shelter-consultations/

Applications close 2/13/22 - Veterinary Clinic Consultation Opportunity - Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
2022-02-13 | Virtual
Are you ready to open a veterinary clinic with a focus on increasing access to care or take your existing clinic to the next level but not exactly sure where to start? You bring the desire, we’ll bring the team of experts! Thanks to the generosity of Maddie’s Fund®, the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge is offering organizations opening access to care veterinary clinics an array of opportunities, including a full consultation led by experts completely free of charge. Priority is being given to organizations that can also participate in the Sheltering portion of the Challenge with Team Shelter USA, although standalone consultations are also available.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB 13, 2022
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesmillionpetchallenge.org/consultations/clinic-consultations/

Applications close 2/13/22 - Shelter/Clinic Community Combination Consultation Opportunity - Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
2022-02-13 | Virtual
We’re excited to announce a new opportunity where we’ve expanded our team and focus to include combined shelter and community veterinary services consultations for dogs and cats. Is your community ready to implement sustainable veterinary services and increase access to care? Is your shelter ready to take your lifesaving to the next level? Thanks to the generosity of Maddie’s Fund®, the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge is offering this unique combination consultation completely free of charge to create sustainable animal welfare systems in communities across the US!
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB 13, 2022
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesmillionpetchallenge.org/consultations/shelter-clinic-community-combo-consultations/

Online Conference - 2/12/22 to 2/13/22 - 2nd Annual Fear Free Pet Behavior Symposium - SF SPCA (fee applies)
2022-02-13, 2022-02-12 | Virtual
We are thrilled to announce the second annual Fear Free Pet Behavior Symposium Hosted by the San Francisco SPCA. The virtual event will take place February 12 and 13, 2022.
The best minds in veterinary and shelter medicine and animal care will come together to present the latest Fear Free strategies and practices demonstrated in veterinary clinics and shelters today with separate tracks designed for Veterinary Professionals and Shelter Personnel. A third track will focus on Pet Guardian audiences and will present how Fear Free practices can elevate animal interactions at home and in pet care environments. Shelter and Veterinary track sessions will be submitted for RACE approved CE.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.sfspca.org/get-involved/events/fear-free-symposium-2022/

Online Conference - 2/11/22 to 2/13/22 - The Lemonade Conference - Behavior and Training - IAABC and FDSA (fee applies)
2022-02-12 07:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-11 07:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
As dog trainers, it’s not about what we can’t do — it’s about what we can do! So when COVID-19 shut down IAABC and FDSA’s in-person training conferences in 2020, we took those lemons, squeezed them, added some water, sugar, and a splash of attitude and we made … lemonade!
Working together, IAABC and FDSA created The Lemonade Conference, a highly affordable online educational extravaganza of unprecedented size and scope — 40+ presenters with two simultaneous classrooms running for three days, 18 hours a day.
Now we’re back for a third year and we’ve stepped it up again! This year we have 50+ presenters and *THREE* rooms running simultaneously throughout the conference from 7 a.m. PST ’til 8 p.m. PST! If you’re not available to attend live, no problem! All conference attendees will have access to a free “library” of presentations from the conference included in their registration fee (conference must be purchased before registration ends; videos are then available for at least a year in your library). Watch the recordings from the comfort of your living room in the months following the conference — always at your leisure.
We welcome you to join us and our talented group of presenters, to make new friends around the world. We have so much in common, and so much to learn from each other. We believe we’ll make some very tasty lemonade indeed!
WEBSITE LINK: https://thelemonadeconference.com/

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2022-02-11 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-02-04 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/3s2SYgi
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for executive and leadership level staff. 150 to 200 shelter professionals, national leaders and shelter veterinarians typically participate and we discuss everything from disaster and emergency relief planning, to creating more diverse, equitable and inclusive organizations, to addressing the realities of budget reductions and the need to pivot to better serve people and animals.
Have someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/
MEETING LINK: https://bit.ly/3s2SYgi

Webinar - 2/10/22 - Mike Shikashio - Part 2 Dog Aggression - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-02-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
This webinar will build on the information from “Intra-Household Dog to Dog Aggression Part One” and will detail case studies and their successful resolution. It is highly recommended to watch part one in this series as the fundamentals of the behavior change strategies are explained and discussed.
Join aggression specialist Michael Shikashio CDBC in part two of this two-part series where he will cover:

Behavior modification strategies for intra-household aggression
Case studies with video of behavior modification in action
How to work with competition over resources including food, toys, bones, beds, or even the owners!

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Town Hall - 2/10/22 - The kittens are coming! Preparing your foster program ahead of kitten season. - Best Friends
2022-02-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Kittens are cute and cuddly, but also one of the most vulnerable populations within a shelter. With kitten season right around the corner, now is the time to prepare so you’re ready when the kittens arrive. During this townhall, our expert panel will discuss everything you need to know about kitten foster programs. We’ll share resources and proven strategies that can be adapted based on your organization’s needs – whether you are thinking about starting a new program or looking to enhance your current one. We’ll also briefly cover the benefits of participating in the Best Friends National Kitten Foster Campaign.
Following the discussion, there will be a Q&A. Submit your questions ahead of time during registration or live during the event using the Q&A box. If you are interested in this event but unable to attend live, you can register and you will receive the recording when it’s available.
Moderator: Fraily Rodriguez, Director, Lifesaving Centers – East, Best Friends Animal Society
Panelists:

Brittany Sorgenstein – Executive Director, Mission Hills Program, Best Friends Animal Society
Tammy Jo Hallman – Municipal & Shelter Support Specialist, Best Friends Animal Society

WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/proven-strategies/best-friends-town-halls

Webinar - 2/10/22 - Mike Shikashio - Part 1 Dog Aggression - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-02-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Do you have dogs that fight over resources in your home? Do you struggle with determining why the dogs are having conflicts? Are you constantly stressed about when the next dog fight might happen?
Join aggression specialist Michael Shikashio CDBC in part one of this two-part series where he will cover:

Common and not so common reasons dogs get into fights in the home
Determining a prognosis for a likely outcome in a case
How to safely manage dogs with a history of conflict
Misconceptions and myths about intra-household aggression

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-02-10 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-02-03 11:00 - 12:30
This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making, and behavior modification in the shelter.
Each session is 90 minutes, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time every Thursday in June, beginning June 4th.
The topics are:

Advice to Resolve Common Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats to Prevent Surrender – June 4th

Intake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective – June 11th

Canine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th

Behavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th

Tuition for entire series:
$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount.
$55 non-members
Complete your registration today. You will be automatically enrolled in ALL 4 sessions. A unique code and password will be emailed to you. The link may not be shared.

6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020

When:
All Thursdays in June
11am-12:30pm

Where:
VIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS

Presenter:
Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC

Contact:
Kathy Anderson
Kathy@CalAnimals.org

REGISTER HERE: https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/KelleyBollenWorkshopJune

Webinar - 2/10/22 - Community Cat Program Intake, Eligibility, and Returns - CalAnimals
2022-02-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
If you are still on the fence about community cat programs (CCP), this is the session for you. For over a decade, shelters across the country have been experiencing the benefits associated with CCP not only for the cats and the shelter staff but also for the community members. In this session, we will discuss how CCPs can strengthen the shelter’s relationship with underserved communities, help with identifying the infrastructure needed to support a successful program, considerations for eligible cats, and everything you will need to know to safely return happy and healthy cats to their community. Attendees will leave this session understanding how a CCP supports animals and people better than impounding healthy cats.

Presenter: Destiny Haney, Best Friends Animal Society
Relevant for: Supervisors, intake, staff handling returns, staff over CCP eligibility, field staff
Duration: 1 ½ hours

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.calanimals.org/on

Online Event - 2/9/22 - The Lingering Effects of Structural Racism on Housing - CARE
2022-02-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Join CARE’s Board Treasurer Kara Beverly lead a discussion around Housing. She will be joined by a Baltimore councilperson where they will talk about redlining, gentrification and how we can take action to change this racist trend.
And like last year, we are raising awareness around changing the 2% Black Veterinarian figure and raising funds for our Dr. Jodie G Blackwell Scholarship. ALL donations for January and February will go towards Veterinarian Scholarships for Black Students.
WEBSITE LINK: https://fb.me/e/4mCHi00DF

Webinar - 2/8/22 - Administrative Hearings: What Animal Control and Other Justice Professionals Need to Know - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-02-08 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
Administrative hearings are often referred to as Kangaroo Courts where the verdict is predetermined. Why do people have that perception? Is the outcome really always assured? How can you ensure that your agency prevails, both in the hearing and the court of public opinion? We’ll examine the hearings in which the public contests your agency’s administrative actions, how you can achieve a positive outcome, and tips to avoid expensive, time-consuming appeals to the courts.
During this webinar, we’ll discuss:

What actions can result in an administrative hearing?
How do administrative hearings differ from court proceedings?
What rights does each side have in an administrative hearing?
How do you prevail in the administrative hearing without opening the door to an expensive appeal?

Presenter
Harold Holmes has been the Executive Assistant for The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control since 2016. Prior, he was a Deputy Director for the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services and before that retired as a Chief of Police in northern California.
Harold is a former U.S. Marine who was recalled to active duty for the Gulf War.
A hostage negotiator and police canine handler of an award-winning patrol dog at Redlands P.D., when he retired from police work, he began a new career as an animal control officer. While at San Diego County Animal Services, he developed the Responsible Pet Ownership Program for animal-law violators, which won an award from the California State Association of Counties. He has experience drafting and shepherding legislation that became law at both the State and local level.
Managing San Diego County’s Dangerous Dog Task Force for three years inspired him to attend law school. Harold graduated as the Valedictorian from Western Sierra Law School and was admitted to the Bar in June 2013. He is also a hearing officer, a trained mediator and teaches a variety of legal and law-enforcement related topics.
He has completed management and executive level trainings, including the County of Los Angeles/USC Executive Leadership Development Program.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/administrative-hearings-what-animal-control-and-other-justice-professionals-need-to-know/

Online Course - Starts 2/7/22 - The Full Picture: An in-depth workshop featuring academic and skill exploration of classic and new research in instrumental learning - PPG (fee applies)
2022-02-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
As trainers and behavior consultants, our primary goal is to increase and/or decrease behavior. This involves instrumental conditioning. Having a strong understanding in the science of instrumental learning will greatly improve your ability to change behavior effectively and humanely. This course covers the basics of instrumental learning, the side effects and alternatives to punishment, the latest research on training methods and their impact on behavior and the biology of learning.
Instructed by Dr. Kristina Spaulding
CEUs: PPAB 6, IAABC (pending), KPA (pending), CCPDT (pending)
Who Is This Workshop For?
This course is for anybody interested in the training of dogs. Beginners, or those wanting an in-depth review of instrumental learning, would benefit from taking the entire course. If you already have a strong understanding of the four quadrants and the side effects of punishment, sessions 3 and 4 still have something to offer! Session 3 covers the latest research on training methods, including the effectiveness of clicker training and “effort-based training”. Session 4 discusses evolution, genetics and physiology in relation to learning and behavior.
Remote Support via Facebook Group
Attendees who purchased the package will be invited into the Facebook group 7 days prior to the start of the workshop.
Working Spots (Strictly Limited to 15 spots ONLY!) – After each webinar Dr. Kristina Spaulding will post information regarding the key skills you will need to practice and master. Those attendees who are registered for a working spot will have the opportunity to post videos of their training sessions and receive mentoring support and feedback directly from Kristina in the Facebook Group. Each of the Recorded webinars and recorded Q&A sessions will be posted in the group a few hours after the live event.
Auditors (package only) – We will have a Facebook group set up for all attendees where information regarding the webinars and necessary links will be posted. Attendees can network here with other attendees and benefit from discussions and deliberations regarding the information. Recorded webinars and recorded Q&A sessions will be posted in the group a few hours after the live event.
Individual Session Attendees – Those who register for just one or more individual session will receive a copy of the webinar recording within 48 hours of the session.
The Facebook group for attendees who purchase a workshop package will be disbanded 4 weeks post the last workshop session.
Session Details
Session 1 – Just the Basics
Date: February 7, 2022
– Definition of learning
– Basics
– Types of instrumental conditioning
– Producing behaviors
Homework Working Spots
Provide video of you teaching three behaviors, each using a different method
– Explain your reasoning behind using a particular method for a particular behavior. For example, why did you use luring to teach behavior Y and capturing to train behavior Z?
Identify the type of instrumental conditioning
After watching an assigned video identify:
– The type of learning going on – positive or negative reinforcement or punishment?
– The antecedent, behavior, and consequence
– Which animal you are focusing on. (You can do both if you want, just make sure you’re clear about who you’re talking about because it could change the answer!)
Session 2 – All About Punishment
Date: February 9, 2022
– Punishment intro
– Effective punishment
– Does punishment work?
– Side effects
– Alternatives to punishment
Homework Working Spots
Provide a video of you using an alternative to punishment to decrease a behavior
Session 3 – Training methods
Date: February 14, 2022
– Important factors
– Positive reinforcement vs. aversives in dogs
– Clicker training/Do As I Do
– Effort-based training
Homework Working Spots
Video of clicker training vs. training with no marker – report your observations – OR – video of you engaging in effort-based training with an animal of your choice
Session 4 – The Biology of Learning
Date: February 16, 2022
– Natural selection/evolution
– Genetics and behavior
– G x E
– Epigenetics
– Physiology and behavior
– Neurobiology
Homework Working Spots
Client communication – what key points do clients need to know about the biology of learning? How would you communicate this clearly and concisely? (200 words or less)
Spread Your Event Payments Over Several Months?
If you would like to split your event cost into three payments then please register for the event, do not pay the invoice you receive by email. As soon as you register email Sharon Nettles at Events@petprofessionalguild.com and request your payments be split into three invoices. You will then need to pay the first invoice immediately to secure your place.
Only available for Auditor and Working Spots.
All three invoices must be settled 2 weeks prior to the event.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4599086

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2022-02-07 08:00 - 09:00
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for all shelter personnel, paid and unpaid. If you want to connect with colleagues from the US and Canada about how they’re navigating sheltering in a post COVID world, grab a coffee and start your week out with 300 people who have the same questions, ideas and worries as you.
Have someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/
Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4

Webinar - 2/5/22 - Triaging Dental and Oral Emergencies - VDOS (fee applies)
2022-02-05 12:00 - 13:45 | Virtual
This VDOS webinar focuses on triaging dental and oral emergencies. While it would be of benefit to anybody interested in small animal dentistry and oral surgery, it is specifically designed for clinicians and technicians working in an emergency setting. Various dental and oral emergencies are reviewed as they present to the frontline clinical staff, including orofacial pain, bleeding, swelling, burn, bite, laceration, degloving injury, projectile injury, tooth fracture, tooth luxation/avulsion, jaw fracture, temporomandibular joint luxation, etc. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/triaging-dental-and-oral-emergencies-3-00-pm-et

Webinar – 1/8/22, 2/5/22, and 3/5/22 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2022-02-05 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 of attendance 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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/8230198994835852046

Webinar - 2/5/22 - Perioperative Considerations in Dentistry - VDOS (fee applies)
2022-02-05 10:00 - 11:45 | Virtual
Unsure about whether something is normal or abnormal in the mouth? Ever heard about postoperative blindness or trigeminocardiac reflex? Do you know how to make a tape muzzle or place a feeding tube?
This VDOS webinar will review normal oral structures that may be confused as abnormalities and perioperative complications that can occur during dental and oral surgical procedures, including neurological deficits, tracheal injury, oral edema, orbital injury, trigeminocardiac reflex, iatrogenic lingual trauma, and vomiting and regurgitation. Fabrication of tape muzzles and placement of feeding tubes will also be discussed. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/perioperative-considerations-in-dentistry-1-00-pm-et

Webinar - 2/5/22 - Managing Tooth Extraction Complications - VDOS (fee applies)
2022-02-05 08:00 - 09:45 | Virtual
This VDOS webinar will review the management of the most common complications that can occur during tooth extraction in dogs and cats, including fractured roots, hemorrhage, trauma to adjacent structures, fracture of the alveolus or jaw, oronasal fistula, trauma from opposing teeth, emphysema and air embolism, and local and systemic infection. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/managing-tooth-extraction-complications-11-00-am-et

Webinar – 2/5/22 – Closed and Open Tooth Extraction – VDOS (fee applies)
2022-02-05 06:00 - 07:45 | Virtual
This VDOS webinar will review the indications, biomechanics, equipment/instrument/material needs, and techniques of tooth extraction in dogs and cats. Closed and open techniques will be described step-by-step, including the creation of flaps in one jaw quadrant and the use of high-speed tools for sectioning of teeth and removal of alveolar bone. Tips will be shared on how to make tension-free flaps for wound closure. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/closed-and-open-tooth-extraction-9-00-am-et

Online Course - Applications close 2/4/22 - Four Rights Bootcamp - Maddie's® Million Pet Challenge
2022-02-04 | Virtual
Learning how to quit crisis mode, embrace your capacity, and create space for lasting change is the core of Four Rights Bootcamp, and the time for your shelter to join is now! A transformative six-week journey charted by a team of experts from Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge and the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, Four Rights Bootcamp takes the initiatives that powered over 1500 shelters to save over 3.5 million cat lives and expands them to include all animals at risk in our communities. We believe every shelter, including yours, should be able to provide every animal with the Right Care in the Right Place, at the Right Time, and to the Right Outcome, and we’ve designed this Bootcamp to give you the tools and the support to sidestep the daily churn and make a plan for putting the most impactful initiatives into practice at your shelter.
Seats are limited. The next session opens in March 2022; apply by February 4.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.sheltermedportal.com/bootcamp-info-page/

Webinar - 2/3/22 - Case Based, Clinical Approach to Trauma in Small Animal Practice - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-02-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
STAT to the ER!
In this 1.5 hour VETgirl webinar, Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC reviews a case-based approach to trauma in the small animal patient. Learn how to triage, assess, manage, and identify trauma like a critical care pro, and find out what to avoid based on the most recent veterinary literature.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/february-3-2022-case-based-clinical-approach-to-trauma-in-small-animal-practice/

Zoom Meeting - 2/3/22 - Black History Month (February) Community Session for Members - BlackDVM Network
2022-02-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
BlackDVM Network Community Sessions give our members the chance to meet each other and share experiences. Come hang with us! We want to get to know you. Community sessions are like Happy Hours just for our members. We’ll discuss any and everything and hopefully learn a ton about each other every time.
Time & Location
Feb 03, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST
Zoom
About the event
BlackDVM Network is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: BlackDVM Network’s Personal Meeting Room
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9792776855?pwd=YkhkL2xHR2xVc3pwb0U5KzUyeUxPZz09
Meeting ID: 979 277 6855
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.blackdvmnetwork.com/event-details/black-history-month-february-community-session-2022-02-03-19-00

Webinar - 2/3/22 - Maddie's® Million Pet Challenge: Teaming Up for Pets and People - Maddie's® Million Pet Challenge
2022-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
From the team that brought you the Million Cat Challenge, it’s Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge! #ThanksToMaddie, the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, the Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program at UF, Team Shelter USA and the Open Door Veterinary Collective are partnering to expand the Challenge to include dogs and integrating access to care.
The Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge team is offering a variety of pro bono learning opportunities that include shelter consults, online bootcamp training, sustainable access to care mentorships and programs for veterinarians and students.
Join Dr. Sara Pizano, animal welfare strategist and author of The Best Practice Playbook for Animal Shelters, as she explains the details of the new program and how to apply.
Dr. Pizano will be joined by Dr. Cynthia D. Delany, Director of Online Learning at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program.
Afterward, continue the discussion on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://maddies.fund/TeamingUpforPets
This webinar will be recorded and has 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.
About the Presenters
Dr. Sara Pizano,
Animal Welfare Strategist, Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
Between 1998 and 2003, Dr. Pizano served as the Director of Veterinary Services at the Humane Society of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a private shelter handling over 28,000 animals a year. In 2005, she was appointed Director of Miami-Dade Animal Services in Miami, Florida, a public shelter with an intake of 35,000+ animals a year. Dr. Pizano joined Target Zero in 2013 and was instrumental in creating and developing a holistic model to transform high euthanasia public shelters and end euthanasia as population control. As program director, Dr. Pizano completed community and shelter assessments around the country, resulting in drastic increases in save rate percentages. Dr. Pizano created Team Shelter USA, LLC in August of 2017 in an effort to offer a wider scope of services to help shelters of all types and sizes, regardless of their challenges and resources. She has completed over 100 assessments and is the author of The Best Practice Playbook for Animal Shelters.
Cindi (Cynthia) D. Delany, DVM, KPA-CTP
Director of Online Learning at Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
With an undergraduate degree in Business/Economics from UCLA and a DVM from UC Davis, Dr. Cindi Delany has practiced emergency medicine, animal shelter medicine and shelter outreach for more than 20 years. Her focus with the Koret Shelter Medicine Program’s animal shelter outreach and industry speaking activities is on programs targeted to improve animal outcomes, provide environmental enrichment for shelter animals, explore shelter animal behavior and training, improve shelter data collection and analysis, and maximize operational efficiencies in a limited resource environment. Dr. Delany is now taking her passion and expertise for sharing information and learnings about maximizing animal shelter success to the next level as the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Director of Online Learning at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wVDW5zXeRDScTnnlkNuoaA

Online Event - 2/3/22 - Live from the Ranch with Ken Ramirez, Linda Case, and Michele Pouliot - Karen Pryor Academy
2022-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, February 3, at 12:00 pm (PT), with special guests Linda Case and Michele Pouliot. The episode will include real-time training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next
