Webinar - 2/23/21 - What ACO’s Need to Know about Puppy Mills - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2021-02-23 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
From the minute you step into the puppy mill, it is important to capture the images and the cacophony of the living conditions. Large Scale seizures all have the same thing in common; numerous animals. How to document the scene at a puppy mill to make sure you tell the story. As a prosecutor, how do you make it come alive for the judge or jury. There will be tips on how to make the story come alive in Court and making sure you don’t lost your case. Innovative strategies to bring the puppy mill owner to justice will be explored.

Other Upcoming Webinars with this Speaker include:

Feb 4: What ACO’s Need to Know about Puppy Mills (this webinar)
April 29: Making the Call: Simple, Gross Neglect or Animal Cruelty?
Sept 9: What ACO’s Need to Know about Exotics and the Law

Or click here to view and register for other upcoming NACA webinars on the JCH Platform.

The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. We believe only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA’s purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership.

** This webinar has been certified by the National Sheriffs’ Association and may be eligible for Continuing Education Units through your POST. Please consult your local certification processes for additional details. Paid subscribers that attend will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Sheriffs’ Association logo.

Presenters:

Michelle Welch is a Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Virginia Attorney General’s Office. She is the Director of the Animal Law Unit at the Attorney General’s Office. She is charged with taking all animal law questions in Virginia. She is called on by agencies all over the Commonwealth to act as a special prosecutor in animal cruelty and animal fighting cases. Ms. Welch has also been appointed a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia to aid in animal fighting prosecutions.
Ms. Welch frequently gives advice to law enforcement authorities and prosecutors all over Virginia, the nation and internationally. She trains prosecutors, animal control and law enforcement officers on the state of Virginia animal law and testified before a U.S. Congressional Caucus examining the enforcement of animal laws and the cooperation between state and federal partners. She is a speaker at many conferences including Virginia Animal Control Association and the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys’ National Animal Cruelty Conference.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/what-acos-need-to-know-about-puppy-mills/

Online Event - 2/23/21 - Pathways to Veterinary School - CARE
2021-02-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
The CARE Caucus Black History Month Series continues with Week 4 – Pathways to Veterinary School. Join James Evans in a discussion about the barriers that face African American students and the pathways that we can create with Dr. Hodges and Dr. Ferguson from The Critter Fixers; Dr. Michael Blackwell DVM, MPH, FNAP, Director of Program for Pet Health Equity at the Center for Behavioral Health Research at UT; and Dr. Tierra Price, DVM, MPH (she/her/hers) Founder, BlackDVM Network, LLC.
Register in advance for this meeting: us02web.zoom.us
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This event is free. If you would like to make a donation in lieu of a registration free, please donate to www.careawo.org/donate
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/1107784322982170

Online Event - Wednesdays - The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie - AmPa!
2021-02-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-03-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The AmPA! weekly Wednesday Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. #ThankstoMaddie
You’ll join AmPA! and HASS Staff and industry leaders, but, more importantly, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.
#ThankstoMaddie for making education like this possible.
Registration now required! You only need to register once for 2021.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bit.ly/3nkHsZT

Webinar - Wednesdays from 1/20/21–2/24/21 - Shelter Success Simplified Webinar Series - Humane Network
2021-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Want to prepare your animal shelter or rescue group for the challenges of 2021? We’ve got a free series of six Shelter Success Simplified webinars starting soon to get your organization on the road to success! They will be each Wednesday at 1 p.m. Pacific (4 p.m. Eastern) from Jan. 20 through Feb. 24. You don’t have to attend all, but space is limited so sign up now: https://www.humanenetwork.org/webinar-signup

First two sessions: We will help you create a roadmap for your organization including an action plan to guide your team to achieve goals.

Second two sessions: We will help you tune up your organization. You will learn how to assess your organization’s current work, identify bottlenecks, and create efficient solutions.

Final two sessions: We will help you power your organization’s journey by helping you raise funds more successfully.

Webinar details

When: Each Wednesday from January 20 through February 24 from 1 to 2 p.m. Pacific (starting at 2 p.m. Mountain, 3 p.m. Central, and 4 p.m. Eastern)

What: Free 60-minute webinar, including Q&A, to get your animal organization on the road to success. Presentations by Humane Network President Bonney Brown and CEO Diane Blankenburg.

How: Zoom video session. Zoom link will be sent when you submit the registration form below. Reminders will also be sent on the morning of each event.

If you did NOT get Zoom details: Check your junk/spam folders or email Mark Robison at mrobison@humanenetwork.org.

Cost: Free. This webinar series is generously supported by the Petco Foundation. The Petco

Foundation is working to create a national lost and found database for pets. Learn more and join the initiative by visiting petcofoundation.org/ lostpets.

Space limited: Attendance is limited so don’t hold off on signing up.

Questions: If you have webinar questions, please email Diane Blankenburg at info@humanenetwork.org.​

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.humanenetwork.org/webinar-signup

Online Event - 2/24/21 - The First, but Not the Last: Honoring Black Veterinarians - BlackDVM Network and MCVMA
2021-02-24 16:00 - 17:40 | Virtual
In this collaboration with the MCVMA, we pay homage to the first Black graduates from each of the accredited veterinary schools.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.blackdvmnetwork.com/event-details/the-first-but-not-the-last-honoring-black-veterinarians

Webinar - 2/25/21 - Extracorporeal Therapies for Pets in Toxicology: Dialysis for Toxicants and Beyond - ASPCA Pro
2021-02-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
This webinar will introduce dialysis and the other extracorporeal therapies (ECT) available to treat common poisonings and overdoses in dogs and cats. Dr. Armi Pigott will review toxin-associated indications for hemodialysis, hemoperfusion, hemofiltration, and therapeutic plasma exchange. Attendees will also leave with information on how to find a referral center that provides these services.

Takeaways

Basic knowledge of how dialysis, hemoperfusion, hemofiltration, and therapeutic plasma exchange remove toxins from the body
Familiarity with common drugs and toxins that can be removed from the body using these treatments
Understanding of which patients should be considered candidates for ECT treatment for toxicity

Suited For

Veterinarians and veterinary technicians

Bonus

The live webinar and post-webinar online course are RACE-approved and good for one hour of free CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Courses meet the requirements of RACE hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians in jurisdictions that recognize AAVSB’s RACE approval.

Armi Pigott
DVM, DACVECC
Dr. Pigott was born in Pretoria, South Africa, and grew up in South Texas. He completed his veterinary degree at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA; rotating internship at Pet Emergency Clinics in Ventura, CA; and Emergency and Critical Care residency at Animal Emergency Center (now Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists) in Milwaukee, WI. Professional interests include emergency resuscitation, extracorporeal therapies, and trauma/wound management. He is passionate about teaching. He is a certified RECOVER CPR instructor, chairs the IVECCS Resident Focus program, and currently works as a Criticalist and training program supervisor at Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists in Milwaukee, WI. In his spare time, he watches rugby and enjoys the great outdoors with his wife Carol, three noisy beagles (Sam, Penny, and Howie), and Labrador retriever Madeline

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/extracorporeal-therapies-pets-toxicology-dialysis-toxicants-and-beyond

Webinar - 2/25/21 - Your Aging Dog Wants To Do More Than You Think—And Will Thrive For It! with Lori Stevens - Dog iBox (fee applies)
2021-02-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
This webinar will provide practical information for everyone living with older dogs. You will no longer be a passive bystander watching your dog age. You will be introduced to how to keep aging dogs engaged with you and the environment. We’ll cover how to help them be more active and functional. You’ll learn what you can do to support your dog’s aging process and help them regain strength and confidence. This information is empowering in an area where we often feel helpless. Applying these techniques will make life easier for your aging dog. It will also make caring for them easier, more joyful, and enriching for both of you.
As dogs age, they slow down just as we do. They typically lose hind-end strength and proprioception. Mental and sensory functioning often decline as well. As the aging process continues, many dogs lose the ability to function in life’s daily activities, e.g. going up and down stairs. This loss can be due to a variety of factors, which we will cover some of. One example is muscle weakness. Weak muscles can be strengthened by doing simple exercises resulting in older dogs being able to function again. This webinar will cover exercises as well as other useful tools and techniques specifically for supporting older dogs.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/market/catalog/live-webinars/live-webinars-english-c-34/your-aging-dog.html

Webinar - 2/25/21 - It took a TEAM to beat Thanos! Why Veterinary Medicine (and the Avengers) is a team sport - Virox
2021-02-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Veterinary medicine is a team sport, for instance implementing an effective infection prevention program requires the participation of everyone on the roster. So, ensuring our high-performing and highly trained teams work well together is paramount to the success of a veterinary facility. But it sure is not easy! Especially in today’s climate, where pandemic exhaustion is wearing everyone down. Team building requires a ton of hard work, difficult conversations, and alignment around shared goals, values and a clear vision for success. This presentation will discuss the realities of teamwork in the veterinary industry, showcase team dynamics at play and present strategies and techniques to align teams and crush it every day!

David Liss

David Liss is a distinguished veterinary business leader holding an MBA, the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) and Professional in Human Resources certifications. David has served as the ER Department Manager and Hospital Manager of two different 24-hour veterinary practices and led the Platt College Veterinary Technology Program as the Program Director. In a past life, David was a veterinary technician specialist working on the floor as an ER-ICU Technician for more than 10 years. Winner of the Speaker of the Year award at WVC and the RVT of the Year Award from the Southern California Vet Medical Association, David enjoys presenting to veterinary teams and has done so internationally since 2009. David currently is the Regional Operations Director for Amerivet Veterinary Partners Management and resides in Los Angeles, CA.

WEBSITE LINK: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/204/oy8lpt65

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2021-02-25 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 - 2/25/21 - Introduction to RAT (Relationship Assessment Tool) - Suzanne Clothier (fee applies)
2021-02-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Take one person, add one dog, and you get a third entity: the relationship between the person and the dog. Successful and humane training needs to include the relationship as the dynamic ground on which skills, behavior changes and improvements can take root. Join live or watch the recording at your convenience for an introduction to RAT™: Relationship Assessment Tool. Developed by Suzanne Clothier, RAT™ provides a new perspective on understanding of the dog/human relationship.
RAT™ can be used to:

Assess what is contributing to behavior, training and/or performance challenges
Identifying the strengths & weaknesses of the relationship
Assess suitability for a purpose, such as therapy dog team, AAI/AAT
Assess for best match adoptions or placements o Identify handler skills (ideal for training staff & volunteers)
Track changes and improvements over time

In each relationship, the handler brings his/her habits, personalities, needs and style to interact with the dog, who also brings his/her own personality, patterns of response, needs and style. With an emphasis on patterns of behaviors found on both ends of the leash, RAT is a powerful tool for assessing the dynamics of the dog/human relationship.
For those who work with training issues and behavior problems, RAT™ clearly identifies the strengths and weaknesses of any dog/handler team. Practical and effective, RAT™leads to Training Triage & Plan for a customized approach that addresses & supports the specific needs of that dog/handler relationship.
PLEASE NOTE: – All webinars will be recorded and a link will be sent to you 48 hours after the completion of the webinar for you to access the recording. – If you need CEUs for IAABC or PPAB, instructions on how to get them will be given during the webinar. – If this is your first time using GoToWebinar, they offer a test webinar so you can trouble shoot ahead of time. You can find some tips and tricks at the link below provided by GoToWebinar: https://support.goto.com/webinar?c_prod=g2w&c_name=plogin
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8935800680495108365

Webinar – 2/25/21 – Huddle 8: Anything Else? – Maddie’s Fund
2021-02-25 13:00 - 13:40 | Virtual
Join us for the final huddle of the No Place Like Home Challenge on Thursday, February 25 (1pm PST)!
This interactive huddle will be your chance to discuss anything else that wasn’t covered in the previous 7 huddles regarding Return to Home.
Hosted by: Gina Knepp (Michelson Found Animals Foundation)

WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvce6grTMtHNWX2f1k1YRHnprWSSbwNLdv

Webinar - 2/25/21 - Taming Student Debt - The Bridge Club
2021-02-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Join us for a conversation with special guest Meredith Jones on how to tackle the high levels of student debt facing many recent graduates of veterinary school.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/taming-student-debt

Webinar - 2/25/21 - Leptospirosis: Why Awareness and Diagnosis is Crucial to the Health of your Patients, Clients and Practice - VETGirl
2021-02-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Join us for a complimentary 1-hour, online VETgirl–Merck Animal Health CE webinar, where Dr. Natalie Marks reviews leptospirosis and “myth busts” some common misconceptions about the disease in canine medicine. Tune in to learn the current epidemiology and clinical presentations of leptospirosis, diagnostic options and treatment of acute and chronic leptospirosis (yes, I said chronic Lepto!), and learn how to establish a safety protocol in veterinary hospitals to avoid zoonosis.
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, this webinar is free to all!

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, 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! Don’t see the quiz? Please check our our HELP CENTER for answers for important information, specific quiz information here!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
RACE Provider number: 785
RACE Program number: 39433/39434
This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.

WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/february-25-2021-leptospirosis-why-awareness-and-diagnosis-is-crucial-to-the-health-of-your-patients-clients-and-practice/

Webinar - 2/26/21 - Shelter PALS CA Shelter Law Webinar: Community Cats - CalAnimals
2021-02-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Interested in operating a legally compliant community cat program (CCP) in California? Then join us as lead attorneys from the San Francisco SPCA’s Shelter PALS (Shelter Policy and Legal Services) program, Brandy Kuentzel and Bruce Wagman, walk us through the legalities of community cats in California.

When it comes to community cats in California, the sheltering industry is much stronger together. It is essential that we work together to standardize CCPs across the state so that we can lift up communities who do not yet have them, avoid legal challenges in communities who already have CCPs, and best position the movement to defend CCPs if they are ever legally challenged.
In this one-hour webinar, attendees will learn the legal basics and also how to sign up your shelter for free legal support to set up or shore up the CCP in your own community.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.calanimals.org/on

Online Conference - 2/26/21 to 2/28/21 - United Spay Alliance (USA) Conference - Community Cats Podcast and USA (fee applies)
2021-02-26 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-02-27 07:00 - 14:00, 2021-02-28 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
A virtual convention for anyone who’d like to help make spay/neuter services affordable and accessible in their community!
Join CCP and United Spay Alliance as they partner up to offer a three-day virtual conference that will focus on all aspects of spay/neuter. You’ll see presentations from all sorts of animal welfare experts on topics ranging from starting a low-cost spay/neuter program and funding spay/neuter services, to raising awareness in the community and more! You’ll have opportunities to ask questions, hear what works and didn’t work for professionals and volunteers from the community, and you’ll come away with new ideas to help you control the pet population in your area.

Get your tickets now!
Don’t wait! Tickets are $60 through February 1st. After that, tickets will be available for $75. Your ticket also includes access to our private Facebook group where conference attendees can network and share ideas, plus you will have access to recordings of all the 2021 United Spay Alliance Conference sessions to review whenever you’d like. (P.S.: Before you sign up, consider our Community Cats Pass for a discount on access to ALL 2021 CCP events.)

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/united-spay-alliance-conference-2021/

Webinar - 1/28/21 - Genetics of Dog Aggression - Dr. Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD - PPG (fee applies)
2021-02-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
What do (and don’t) we know about how genetics affects canine aggression?
In this webinar, Jessica Hekman will take a deep dive into her own area of research – how genetics affects personality in dogs. How much of canine personality is due to genetics and how much to environment? How do researchers track down genes related to personality? Have any such genes yet been found? Can we expect a genetic test for dog reactivity any time soon? In this webinar, Jessica will particularly address examples from human literature about traits that are similar to reactivity and aggression in dogs, why they are so hard to understand from a genetics viewpoint, and what the future holds for us.
As always, there will be something for everyone, so come listen and ask questions, whether you are just starting to wrap your head around genetics or whether you’re a confirmed science geek!

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC (pending), KPA 1

About The Presenter

Dr. Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD

Jessica is a veterinary researcher who is fascinated by dog behavior. After eleven years working as a computer programmer, she decided to go back to school to research the causes of behavior problems in dogs. She received her veterinary degree in 2012 from the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in Massachusetts, where she also received a Master’s degree for her work on stress behaviors in hospitalized dogs. After graduation, she completed a year-long internship specializing in shelter medicine at the University of Florida Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program. She received her PhD in genetics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, studying a group of foxes (often known as the “Siberian silver foxes”) which have been bred over many generations to be friendly to humans. She is currently working at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard as a postdoctoral associate, studying the genetics of behavior in pet dogs through the Darwin’s Ark project and the Working Dogs Project. Her ultimate goal is to find genetic causes of fearfulness in dogs, to work with behaviorally challenged shelter dogs, and to help people better understand the science behind dog behavior. She also frequently teaches online classes and webinars about canine genetics and behavior. Jessica lives in Raymond, NH with her husband and three dogs. You can follow her on Twitter @dogzombieblog or on Facebook at facebook.com/dogzombieblog.

WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4077083

Online Conference - 2/28/21 to 3/5/21 - OAVT 2021 Conference - OAVT (fee applies)
2021-02-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2021-03-01 08:00 - 18:00, 2021-03-02 08:00 - 18:00, 2021-03-03 08:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
The Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT) is proud to present the annual OAVT Conference in a virtual format. With best-in-class speakers from across North America, the OAVT 2021 Conference features over 40 hours of CE!
WEBSITE LINK: https://conference.oavt.org/

Online Course - Starts 3/1/21 - RAT™: Relationship Assessment Tool - Certification Course with Suzanne Clothier (fee applies)
2021-03-01 | Virtual
RAT™ is a rapid assessment tool that provides clear information about each relationship. Whoever they may be, in every relationship the handler brings his or her habits, personalities, needs and style to interact with the dog, who also brings his own personality, patterns of response, needs and style. We need to work with the whole package.
RAT™ clearly identifies the strengths and weaknesses of any dog/handler team. Training Triage helps you prioritize and develop a sensible, targeted training plan for improving and strengthening the relationship. Put your training time, energy and resources into addressing the actual issues, not following a one-size-fits-all training plan. RAT™ is a must-have tool that streamlines your training so that you can be as effective, humane and customized as possible.
Grounded in detailed observations, RAT™ can be used for initial assessment as well as for monitoring progress over time or situations. RAT™ can be done in almost any setting to gather critical information about the dog/handler team.
RAT™ is ideal for trainers, instructors, shelter workers, rescue groups, veterinarians, vet techs, breeders, service dog trainers, AAI/AAT and anyone interested in understanding and enhancing the dog/human relationship.
Suzanne Clothier, Instructor
Begins March 1, 2021
CEUs pending
WEBSITE LINK: https://relationshipcenteredtraining.thinkific.com/courses/rat-assessment

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-03-01 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 - 3/1/21 - Dental Nerve Blocks (Regional Analgesia) - VDOS (fee applies)
2021-03-01 17:00 - 18:50 | Virtual
Feeling uncomfortable about sticking a needle through oral mucosa near a neurovascular bundle? Don’t worry, here you learn everything you need to know about nerve blocks for your dental and oral surgical patients!

Time & Location

Mar 01, 8:00 PM – 9:50 PM EST
Webinar

About the Event

This VDOS webinar will review local and regional anesthesia/analgesia for dental and oral surgical procedures in dogs and cats. Suitable local anesthetics and needed equipment will be discussed. Techniques for commonly performed dental nerve blocks (including maxillary, infraorbital, major palatine, inferior alveolar, and middle mental) will be described step-by-step. 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/dental-nerve-blocks-regional-analgesia-8-00-pm-et

Online Conference - 3/2/21 to 3/4/21 - Co-Sheltering Conference - My Dog Is My Home (fee applies)
2021-03-02 09:00 - 15:30, 2021-03-03 09:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
A first-of-its-kind conference focused on equity and access within social services for people and animals experiencing homelessness.

Hear from experts in the fields of emergency housing, social services and animal welfare on everything from supporting the human-animal bond and advocacy for low-barrier policies to animal health and safety and building community partnerships. Enjoy curated storytelling segments, interactive activities and loads of giveaways.
This year’s celebrity keynote speaker is James Bowen, author of A Street Cat Named Bob. James, a former drug addict who slept rough on the streets of London and sold The Big Issue in Islington with his feline sidekick, Bob, has raised awareness about human-animal homelessness through his bestselling books-turned-films.
PURPOSE:
Let’s build a strong network of game-changers together. This three-day event promises to educate, entertain and engage as we pursue equitable access to home for all people and all families with animals in our respective communities across the globe. Connect and be inspired by others immersed in this very special line of work.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The foundation of co-sheltering is inclusivity, which means this conference invites any and all, including those involved in social services, homeless services, and animal welfare; curious members of the public; students in the fields of veterinary medicine, social work, public administration, and more!
Grab a furbaby of your choice and join us!
SCHEDULE:
Dates: March 2-4, 2021
Daily Schedule:

EST: 12 noon to 6:30 pm
MTN: 10 am to 4:30 pm
PST: 9 am to 3:30 pm

Click here to see the preliminary conference program.
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS + ORGANIZATIONS:
James Bowen, author of A Street Cat Named Bob · Dr. Leslie Irvine · Allie Phillips (SAF-T) · National Alliance to End Homelessness · WisCARES · Danielle Emery (Urban Resource Institute) · Kristy Cooney (Good Sense Dog Training) · YouthLink · Brynna Donnelly (GreaterGood) · Community Veterinary Outreach · San Diego Humane Society · Simon Community Scotland · Dianne Prado (HEART L.A.) · Street Dog Coalition
More speakers coming soon!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2021-cosheltering-conference

Webinar - 3/2/21 - When the Evidence Wags Its Tail - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2021-03-02 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
There comes a time in every investigator’s career that cats and dogs are part of a case, whether centrally, as seen in situations of animal cruelty, or peripherally, as often seen in domestic violence calls. In many of these situations, you may need to document the animals’ condition without the assistance of a veterinarian or experienced humane law enforcement officer. Do you know what you are looking for, and what to put on the record? This webinar will take you through the basic logistics of documenting an animal’s condition- nose to tail- including physical and behavioral characteristics, how to make it part of the record so it holds up in court, and preserving your case when the evidence is alive.
Or click here to view and register for other upcoming NACA webinars on the JCH Platform.

The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. We believe only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA’s purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership.

Presenters:

Nina Stively is the Director of Loudoun County Animal Services in northern Virginia, an independent government agency that includes the County animal shelter and a team of sworn humane law enforcement officers. Nina is a Certified Animal Cruelty Investigator, a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator, and an Animal Control Officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She still has a seventeen-year-old cat named Mercury from her very first TNR project, and shares her home with some very supportive humans, five chickens, two cats, three dogs and an assortment of foster animals.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/when-the-evidence-wags-its-tail/

Webinar - 3/3/21 - Successful Animal Management Program in Regional Australia: Lessons learned from a multi–agency approach - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2021-03-03 16:00 - 17:15 | Virtual
Building a successful animal management program from the ground up is challenging at the best of times but throw in the mix a low socio-economic area, poor trust in AMOs, limited resources, and a long history of high enforcement. Understanding the needs of a community, difficulties in an area as well as taking a multi-agency approach to a pilot animal management program has lead to amazing success for a regional Local Government in Australia. Gaining the trust of the community became the key to creating a successful working relationship.
Come join Tina Martin and Ann-Marie Plasto to find out about how you could build a holistic approach to animal management programs in low socio-areas with great results.

What you’ll learn:

Summary of current animal management pilot program in a regional Australian town.
Challenges faced and how they were overcome within the program.
Why a multi-agency approach to an animal management program leads to successful outcomes for everyone involved

The Australian Institute of Animal Management (AIAM) is the national peak body representing Local Government Animal Management Officers. The AIAM Committee consists of a wide range of professionals engaged in the various aspects of animal management.
AIAM seeks to support those engaged in the business of animal management, and the function itself, by providing training and information, opportunities for networking and collaboration, and by encouraging the use of best practice policy and practices. AIAM promotes consistency of legislation, consultation in the creation of legislation and workplace processes, and healthy relationships with external stakeholders and the community. AIAM supports cross-sector collaboration and co-design of projects and initiatives.

About the Presenters:

Ann-Marie Plasto joined Cairns Regional Council in 2015 in the small outdated pound facility, but this never stopped her dreaming of making changes from the moment she stepped into the kennels. Making lead officer within 18months she uses her tertiary studies and skills gained from other facilities in Queensland, mixed in with some sheer determination to improve the facility for the sake of the animals and the community. Working in other larger shelters, boarding facilities, and wildlife parks around the region Ann-Marie has gained a deep understanding of the needs of the community. Although she is still young in her Council career every day is a learning curve working in Local Govt and there is no one better to take up the challenge in this regional Queensland town.
Tina Martin has had over 25 years’ experience in the animal welfare and animal management field. Starting off her career with RSPCA, she worked in a range of positions from vet nursing to shelter manager all up and down the Queensland Coast in Australia. This diversity of positions and locations for 14 years gave Tina an immense understanding of animal management issues faced by a range of communities across Australia. Tina now brings her wealth of knowledge to Cairns Regional Council as their Animal Management Supervisor.

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