Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 9/1/20 - Radical Return to Owner - Keeping Families Together - HSUS
2020-09-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
While adoption rates have improved substantially in recent years, nationwide there has been minimal improvement in return-to-owner statistics. Shelters will always be necessary safe havens for pets who truly do not have a home, but inflexible policies and expensive fees still leave too many animals branded as “homeless” even when they have an owner. Countless people are faced with the choice of paying exorbitant costs or leaving their pet in the shelter, which for many is no choice at all. Now that interstate animal transports have become extremely common, it is more crucial than ever for organizations to consider the difficulties some pet owners have in redeeming their pets.
Join us to hear from shelter leaders from across the country about how they are using innovative strategies to drive positive outcomes and reunite pets with the people who love them.
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanesociety.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_54QIu5V5RDOfKBq8YLFX0w

Webinar - 8/31/20 - Dental Cleaning and Periodontal Therapy - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-08-31 10:00 - 11:20
This webinar will discuss power tools and hand instruments (scalers and curettes) needed to perform a professional dental cleaning (scaling and polishing). Closed periodontal therapy (root planing and gingival curettage) and perioceutic treatment (local administration of medications) will be reviewed. Instrument sharpening will be briefly explained. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, 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-cleaning-and-periodontal-therapy-2

Weekly Call - Monday Mornings - Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2020-08-31 08:00 - 09:00
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, animal shelter workers, volunteers and animal welfare leaders from across the country have been meeting every Monday morning at 7am PT/10am ET to discuss protocols, ideas, obstacles they’re facing and more.
NEW TIME as of 9/23/20 – 8 AM PT, 11 AM ET.
Led by Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Director of Pima Animal Care in Tucson, AZ, these calls have provided an opportunity for people to connect that otherwise may not have even met.
“The purpose of these calls is simple – maintain connection among shelter professionals, provide support and comradery, and share science-based news and information along with emerging best practices in animal welfare,” Hassen-Auerbach says. “These calls are always lively and interesting and we’re not afraid to debate and share different perspectives from the attendees. You can take center stage and share your thoughts and ideas in front of several hundred of your colleagues or quietly drink your morning coffee and listen in.”
For many, these calls have been an invaluable resource. “When the subject of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) came to the front of all of our minds, the calls adapted and we had a space to again learn from one another,” said Emily Klehm from South Suburban Humane Society in Chicago Heights, IL. “The calls have been my go-to source for grant information, statistics and trends. I’ve also been able to identify and connect to colleagues working on the same issues in similar communities.”
Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Executive Director at Austin Pets Alive! adds, “We hear from people in the industry who have important information related to COVID, new programming and research.  This is information you can’t possibly get in your day to day work at your local shelter.”
If you’re a shelter professional, dedicated volunteer or run a rescue organization, we want you to join us! Bookmark the link below and we will see you on Monday!
Note: The calls are recorded so if you can’t make it, you can listen in later. If you haven’t already, join the Facebook group to access the link to recorded calls and to connect with others on there.
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT – new time
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Webinar - 8/30/20 - Herd Health and Respiratory Disease: Does it Work for CIRD - Vet Girl and Merck
2020-08-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Join us for a complimentary 1-hour, online VETgirl–Merck Animal Health CE webinar, where Dr. Cassidy Rist, DVM, MPH, DACVPM reviews historical and current patterns of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) and canine influenza viruses (CIV) in the United States. Consider how large-scale phenomena such as globalization, human social networks, and natural disasters have influenced the emergence and spread of canine respiratory pathogens within the United States. Learn a multi-pronged approach to prevent and control canine respiratory pathogens!
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: 42712/42713
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/august-30-2020-herd-health-respiratory-disease-does-it-work-for-cird/

Online Event - 8/30/20 - SPA Workshop Session 2: Inter-Canine Communication- Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-08-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Sunday, August 30, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific (4 hours)

SPA Workshop Session 2
Inter-canine communication
​Description: This is the second of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this second session we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroup.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates-and-locations

Online Event - 8/29/20 - SPA Workshop Session 1: Enrichment Program Development: How Playgroups Fit - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-08-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Saturday, August 29, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific (4 hours)

SPA Workshop Session 1
Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit
​Description: This is the first of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this first session we will review the components of a shelter enrichment program and discuss how inter-dog playgroups play a role.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates-and-locations

Online Event - Wednesdays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-08-28 13:00 - 14:00
The AmPA! weekly Maddie’s Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week.
You’ll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy, as well as other 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.
Click this link to join at 3pm CT: https://bit.ly/3cjHM5I
WEBSITE LINK: Facebook Page With Info – Click Here

Online Event - Fridays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-08-28 13:00 - 14:00

Webinar - 8/28/20 - Veterinary Dentistry - Dental Radiography and Interpretation - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-08-28 10:00 - 11:50
This webinar will review equipment/material needs to perform dental radiography in dogs and cats. Benefits and disadvantages of digital and non-digital options are outlined. Parallel and bisecting angle techniques and the most common positioning mistakes are discussed. Anatomy and pathology on numerous dental radiographs obtained from the upper and lower jaws with various lesions are explained in a systematic fashion. 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-radiography-and-interpretation-2

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2020-08-28 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
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.
Link to join meeting (note this has changed!)
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Town Hall - 3 Part Mini-Series - 8/13/20, 8/20/20, 8/27/20 - 2020: the Times They Are A-Changin' - Best Friends
2020-08-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
FINAL WEEK
2020: The Times They Are A Changin’- Part 3
August 27 at 6:00 PM EST
The impacts of COVID-19 on every aspect of life are immeasurable and animal welfare is no exception. However, one of the greatest realizations to emerge from the pandemic is that real change is possible in our field.
In parts 1 and 2 we dove into navigating the landscape of change, especially as it pertains to leveraging our communities and removing barriers to support lifesaving work. We heard from Best Friends staff members and network partners who worked through shifting organizational operations and underwent personal transformations in their lifesaving journey.
In this final town hall of the series, all the panelists return for a live discussion where no question is off limits.
Moderators:

Bethany Heins, director, operations & strategic projects, national programs
Makena Yarbrough, regional director (Mid-Atlantic and Southeast)

Panelists:

Heather Owen, executive director, One Tail at a Time
Jackie Roach, founder, Taysia Blue Rescue
Denise Deisler, executive director, Jacksonville Humane Society
Stacey Rogers, regional director (Midwest), Best Friends Animal Society
Destiny Haney, community cat program manager, Best Friends Animal Society
Kristan McCormick, transport coordinator for embed programs, Best Friends Animal Society

Register here.
If you missed the first two parts of this series, you can watch them here: Part 1, Part 2.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/lifesaving-library/covid-19/upcoming-virtual-events

Million Cat Challenge Kitten Webinar Series - Thursdays 8/6/20 to 9/3/20 - Webinar #4 - 8/27/20 - Kitten Care in the Shelter - Dr. Cindi Delany - MCC and Royal Canin
2020-08-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Million Cat Challenge Kitten Webinar Series
1. Kitten Intake in Animal Shelters – 8/6/20
Length: 90 minutes (60 presentation, 30 min Q+A)
Dr. Kate Hurley, together with Hannah Shaw, a.k.a. the Kitten Lady, we’ll discuss new intake philosophies and management models that prioritize kittens’ safety, community engagement and keeping feline families together. Plus! Find out about the industry powerhouses that are stepping up to support you in your next chapter of kitten lifesaving.
Join us on Thursday, August 6 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a presentation and Q&A with Million Cat Challenge co-founder Dr. Kate Hurley and Hannah Shaw (the Kitten Lady).
This webinar will be recorded.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fWjeS34ITJKIQeDXWJ2bFQ
Maddie’s Fund® has applied for advanced approval of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
Speakers – Kate Hurley, DVM, MPVM, Dip. ABVP (Shelter Medicine) and Hannah Shaw

2. Support for Kittens in the Field – 8/13/20
Length: 90 minutes (60 presentation, 30 min Q+A)
Description
Supporting kittens and their families starts before they show up on your intake counter. Find out what field officers, volunteers and fosters are doing to give kittens the best chance of survival while streamlining operations and expanding safety nets outside shelter walls.
Join us on Thursday, August 13 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a presentation and Q&A with Million Cat Challenge co-founder Dr. Julie Levy.
This webinar will be recorded.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_URV9a49QTDet_4vyUqwQEg
Maddie’s Fund® has applied for advanced approval of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
Speaker – Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DABVP

3. Foster Greatness – 8/20/20
Length: 90 minutes (60 presentation, 30 min Q+A)
Description Gone are the days of handwritten applications and in-person volunteer orientations. Foster programs are evolving at lightning speed, leveraging new technologies to give their program a digital makeover. If you’d like to recruit, train and onboard volunteers quicker, better, faster, then grab your foster coordinators and a seat in this action-packed webinar now.
Join us on Thursday, August 20 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a presentation and Q&A with Dr. Sara Pizano.
This webinar will be recorded.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FsA46eJVT3aqyly_6Gah7g
Maddie’s Fund® has applied for advanced approval of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
Speaker – Sara Pizano, DVM, MA, Founder and Animal Welfare Strategist, Team Shelter USA, LLC

4. Kitten Care in the Shelter – 8/27/20
Length: 90 minutes (60 presentation, 30 min Q+A)
Description In this hour-long webinar, we’ll go inside the shelter to find out what’s new in the world of kitten care, pathway planning, wellness, and pediatric spay/neuter. We’ll discuss which shelter protocols are impacting flow-through and length-of-stay, which kittens should stay in the shelter and for how long, what you should consider when modernizing your sterilization protocols, and how technology is advancing our shelters by maximizing our efficiency. Still have questions? Stay for the Q&A!
Join us on Thursday, August 27 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a presentation and Q&A with Dr. Cynthia (Cindi) Delany.
This webinar will be recorded.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RlksnRp1Rv-QafsSd8HQ9A
Maddie’s Fund® has applied for advanced approval of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
Speaker – Cynthia (Cindi) Delany, DVM, Shelter Veterinarian/Manager, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program; Executive Director, California Animal Shelter Friends, Inc.

5. Going Home – 9/3/20
Length: 90 minutes (60 presentation, 30 min Q+A)
Description Learn how to take your matchmaking game from the adoption floor to the worldwide web. Our industry is changing fast and early-adopting shelters are already reaping the benefits of modernizing their adoption programs. Online meetups, adoption appointments, automated scheduling, Facetiming cats and virtual paloozas: It’s a whole new matchmaking world out there!
Join us on Thursday, September 3 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a presentation and Q&A with Dr. Sara Pizano.
This webinar will be recorded.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s-53Y7CpRW2s3oRt1mqy1Q
Maddie’s Fund® has applied for advanced approval of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
Speaker – Sara Pizano, DVM, MA, Founder and Animal Welfare Strategist, Team Shelter USA, LLC

Webinar Series - Thursdays in August - Shelter Behavior Seminar 2 with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (fee applies)
2020-08-27 11:00 - 12:30
New and informative – Kelley Bollen Animal Behavior Series 2 – by popular request! This 4-session workshop, presented by Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC, and designed for all levels of shelter staff, will dive deeper into understanding and improving animal behavior while helping shelters to improve outcomes. Kelley will respond live to your questions at the end of each 90 minute session.

8/6/2020 to 8/27/2020

When:
4 Thursdays in August
11am-12:30pm (PST)

Where:
4 Live ZOOM Webinars in August 2020

Presenter:
Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC

Contact:
Kathy Anderson
Kathy@CalAnimals.org

Online registration is available until: 8/31/2020

This 4-session workshop, presented by Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC, and designed for all levels of shelter staff, will dive deeper into understanding and improving animal behavior while helping shelters to improve outcomes.
Each ZOOM session is 90 minutes.
The topics are:

Reading Dog and Cat Body Language – August 6

How Animals Learn and Training in the Shelter – August 13

Dogs Gone Crazy – The Negative Effects of Captivity –August 20

Life Changing Animals – Placing the Difficult Dogs –August 27

Tuition includes the entire series:
$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount.

$55 Non-Members – If the animal welfare organization you work for is a member of CalAnimals you are eligible to register at the discounted price. Request a sub-account prior to registering to receive discount.
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Be sure to complete your registration. You will be automatically enrolled in ALL 4 sessions. A unique code and password will later be emailed individually for each session. The links may not be shared – thank you for respecting the speaker’s livelihood.
*Your paid registration will allow you to view recorded sessions for a limited time at your convenience after they air live.

WEBSITE LINK: https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/ShelterBehavior2

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2020-08-27 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 - 8/27/20 - Veterinary Dentistry - Oral Examination and Charting - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-08-27 10:00 - 11:20
This webinar will help you to understand oral and dental anatomy in dogs and cats using proper nomenclature. You will be able to do patient triage, obtain a history, assess clinical signs, perform a dental and oral examination (in the awake and anesthetized patient), and record your findings. The modified Triadan tooth numbering system will be introduced, and an example of a dental record will be shown for entry of your diagnostic findings and treatment performed. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, 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/oral-examination-and-charting-2

Webinar - 8/27/20 - Subscription Giving: The New Recurring Giving Model for Today’s Donors - Network for Good
2020-08-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Over the last decade, consumer buying has shifted towards subscription-based purchasing. Companies like Netflix, Amazon, Blue Apron, and Dollar Shave Club have changed consumer behavior to expect instant, curated, and relevant content or products that can be accessed anywhere at any time.

Savvy nonprofits can take advantage of this movement by offering subscription-based giving to donors and prospects. Subscription Giving℠ draws from the best of traditional recurring giving programs while incorporating new customer engagement methods tested by high performing subscription-based companies to engage and sustain today’s busy, impact-driven donors.

During this webinar, we will:

Discuss today’s donors and how their giving behavior has changed over time
Break down the advantages of Subscription Giving℠ and how it differs from traditional giving
Share Network for Good’s Subscription Giving℠ methodology
Dive into how your organization can get started with Subscription Giving℠

Kimberly O’Donnell
Lead Fundraising Coach
Network for Good

Kimberly is a seasoned fundraising and nonprofit leader. She has spent nearly 25 years blending fundraising, marketing, and sales principles to scale dollars raised and strengthen donor and stakeholder engagement. Working as a fundraiser for small and mid-sized organizations, she has exceeded every goal given and leveraged best practices to make each fundraising activity a better version of the last.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learn.networkforgood.com/2020827-webinar-subscription-giving.html

Webinar - 8/27/20 - Opening the Door to Lifesaving-How Portals can Save Shelter Cats - Virox
2020-08-27 10:00 - 11:00
Dr. Sara Pizano, DVM, MA, ANIMAL WELFARE STRATEGIST
Dr. Sara Pizano is the founder of Team Shelter USA, an advisor to the Million Cat Challenge and the assessment/mentorship lead for the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida. Her book, The Best Practice Playbook for Animal Shelters, has sold more than 2,000 copies since the launch in April of 2019.
WEBSITE LINK: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/128/8v4x6t27

Webinar - 8/27/20 - The Secret Sauce to Finding the Best Candidates - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2020-08-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Is your organization hiring? Bringing on new members to the team can be an exciting time! However, how do you know your choosing the right person for the job? What started out as an exciting prospect can end in civil liability or forced separation from employment. Is it possible to pick the right candidate, after only having met them in an interview? In this session, we will explore tips and tricks to hiring progressive Animal Control Officers into the ever-evolving field of animal welfare.

Other Webinars in this Series Include:

Marketing and Hiring: How to Stand Out When You’re a Small Fish in a Big Pond
Creating a Constant Stream of Recruits: Finding Great People to Meet Your Agency’s Goals
Responding to a Recruiting Crisis: Using Innovative Tactics to Transform Your Recruiting Practices
The Workforce Crisis and What Law Enforcement Agencies Are Doing about It.
Recruiting and Retention of Police: Strategies for Small and Medium-Sized Agencies
The New Generations: How to Recruit, Retain and Motivate
Creating an Agency Culture of Excellence that Attracts the Right Recruits, Keeps the Right Team, and Promotes the Right People
(This Webinar) The Secret Sauce to Finding the Best Candidates
Nov 3: Creating and Maintaining a Great Workforce: Recruiting and Retaining Quality Employees
Dec 10: Recruiting the Next Generation to Your Agency

The National Law Enforcement Center on Animal Abuse was established by the National Sheriffs’ Association to provide law enforcement officers information on the realities of animal abuse and to promote their proactive involvement in the enforcement of animal abuse laws in their communities. Through our partners, the Center will serve as an information clearinghouse and forum for law enforcement on the growing problem of animal abuse and its link to other types of crimes, including violence against humans. The Center also promotes officer safety in officer-dog encounters through continuing education and training.

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:

Based out of Daytona Beach, Florida, Adam Leath is the Director of Volusia County Animal Services. He investigates and responds to situations involving animal victims of natural disasters and animal cruelty cases in Volusia County. Leath was formerly a Regional Director of the Field Investigations and Response Team at the ASPCA where he led one of the largest operations in ASPCA history with the seizure of over 1,000 animals in August of 2016. Leath also successfully investigated one of the largest cockfighting cases in Florida history, resulting in the seizure of more than 650 birds and numerous arrests. Leath has responded to multiple dogfighting operations throughout his time at the ASPCA, including the second-largest dogfighting bust in U.S. history in 2013, resulting in the seizure of more than 400 dogs.
Leath holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Tennessee and a Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Forensic Science from the University of Florida. He is a courtesy Assistant Professor for the Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Leath is a Past President of the International Veterinary Forensic Sciences Association and is a Certified National Animal Cruelty Investigator through the University of Missouri. He has also been certified in Equine Cruelty Investigation through the University of Colorado. Leath has been certified as an expert witness in animal fighting and animal cruelty in the states of Florida and New York.
WEBSITE LINK: https://justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/the-secret-sauce-to-finding-the-best-candidates/

Online Event - 8/27/20 - Building Communities Through Online Organizing - TechSoup
2020-08-27 09:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Building Communities Through
Online Organizing

A Virtual Event Series for the Pandemic and Beyond
The need to campaign and organize on the most pressing issues of our time won’t — and can’t — stop in the face of a global pandemic.
TechSoup is hosting a half-day of virtual events on August 27 designed to help small and medium-sized nonprofits build new strategies for supporting their communities online

Digital Activism Organizing: Tools, Tactics and Training to Stand Together While Apart

August 27, 9 – 10 a.m. Pacific time: In this session, we’ll look at real-world examples that marry online and offline organizing powerfully with digital organizing tools and tactics that don’t have to break the bank. This panel discussion will feature speakers from Income Movement, Fair Count, and TechSoup Italia.

Women Social Entrepreneurs in Civic Tech: How Voices of Women Help Us Advance Democracy

August 27, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Pacific time: Learn how public good tech can be used to empower voting and civic engagement. In this panel, we will investigate the topic and hear from experts who are working to build technology tools to enable fair voting practices. You’ll hear from Ballotpedia, Democracy Works, and other tech solutions in this space.

Online Community Organizing Workshop for Nonprofits

August 27, 12:30 – 2 p.m. Pacific time: In this workshop, you’ll connect with nonprofit peers to share and discuss creative strategies for organizing communities online during this time of crisis. Together you’ll brainstorm on topics such as virtual events, narrative and messaging strategies for the moment, and tech tools, while addressing digital divide and cybersecurity challenges.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.techsoup.org/community/events-webinars

Webinar - 8/26/20 - Anchor Treatment for Long-Term Control of Atopic Dermatitis - Dealing with Itchy Pets - VetGirl and Zoetis
2020-08-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Join us for a FREE VETgirl–Zoetis webinar by Dr. Dana Liska, DACVD, as she discusses long-term control of atopic dermatitis. In this webinar, she’ll share up-to-date, evidence-based medical literature to help you learn how we can tailor therapy to meet owner and pet needs by reaching for new and innovative products. She will also highlight recently released, 5-year safety review of Apoquel and results from a 3-month Cytopoint study to boost your confidence in choosing an anchor treatment – that is, a single therapy that provides satisfactory control for atopic dermatitis and is sustainable for both pet and owner.
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis Petcare, 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: 41647/41648
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/august-26-2020-anchor-treatment-for-long-term-control-of-atopic-dermatitis-apoquel-cytopoint-and-allergen-specific-immunotherapy/

Webinar - 8/26/20 - Desensitization and Counterconditioning - Dr. Chris Pachel – The Details Make All the Difference! - Dog-iBox (fee applies)
2020-08-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
Desensitization and counterconditioning are two of the most commonly recommended techniques for changing behavior or emotional states, but they have to be implemented correctly to be successful! This presentation will cover the principles of these techniques as well as troubleshooting many of mistakes that are commonly made by owners, vets, and trainers.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/market/catalog/live-webinars/live-webinars-english-c-34/desensitization-and-counterconditioning-the-details-make-all-the-difference.html

Webinar - 8/26/20 - Common Dental and Oral Pathology - VDOS - fee applies
2020-08-26 10:00 - 11:50
You are not sure about how to call lesions in the mouth of dogs and cats? Looks like this, but could be that? Learn their names, causes, what else they could look like, and how to address them!
This webinar will review the most common dental and oral pathologies in dogs and cats, including periodontal disease, gingival enlargement, oral ulcers, stomatitis, eosinophilic granuloma, pyogenic granuloma, tooth wear, tooth fracture, endodontic and periapical disease, tooth resorption, jaw fracture, temporomandibular joint disorders, palate defects, oral soft tissue trauma, and oral tumors. The focus is on recognizing potential causes and diagnostic features of these conditions. 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/common-dental-and-oral-pathology-2

Webinar - 8/26/20 - Oh No, Please Don’t Go! Pet Behavioral Well-Being in Times of Change - Fear Free
2020-08-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
In our lifetime, we’ve seen dogs and cats move from animals to pets to family members, celebrating, nurturing, and protecting the human-animal bond. While our beloved pets are helping us cope with the extreme stresses of the pandemic and societal turmoil, we shouldn’t stand by and allow any repercussions caused by helping us. Veterinarians must proactively and preventively counsel pet owners on meeting behavioral needs, recognizing and managing anxiety and stress, preparing their pets to be home alone, and immediately reporting behavior problems so that they can be promptly diagnosed and treated. We have a professional obligation and opportunity to look after pet’s physical and emotional wellbeing and help pet parents with education of what steps they can take to help their pets live happy, healthy, full lives.
In this webinar, Marty Becker, DVM, and Gary Landsberg, DVM, MRCVS, DACVB, DECAWBM, will address:
– The human-animal bond and the effects of routine changes
– Proactive client communication about separation stress
– Difficult behavior conversations
– Solutions and treatment strategies for behavioral issues
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zU7t93WmTQS5IhYsJ9zKNQ

Webinar Series - 8/26/20 - Stress Recognition and Reduction for Shelter Animals - Alive and Thriving Animal Behavior Seminars - Kelly Bollen
2020-08-26 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Hello Shelter Friends,
Kelley Bollen here. In conjunction with the non-profit organization Humane Network I am launching a new program called Alive & Thriving.
I named my new program Alive & Thriving because its so important that we not only work to save lives, but also to help the animal in our care to THRIVE – both in our shelter and in their new home.
To launch Alive & Thriving I am offering a FREE live 4-session animal behavior seminar. Each Zoom video session will last 90 minutes and will only be available live (these sessions will not be recorded). You are welcome to sign up for any or all of the workshops.
The four workshops include:

Reading Dog and Cat Body Language – Aug.19
Stress Recognition and Reduction for Shelter Animals – Aug. 26
Enrichment for Shelter Dogs and Cats – Sept. 2
Training Animals in the Shelter – Sept. 9

All sessions on are on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. PDT, 10 a.m. MDT, 11 a.m. CDT, and noon EDT. As time permits, questions will be answered at the end of each session.)
Seminar attendees will be eligible for discounted behavioral consulting services. Contact me with any questions about the seminar or my shelter behavior consulting services. http://www.kelleybollen.com

Space is limited so register now

Register for free animal behavior seminar series

When: Wednesdays Aug. 19 & 26 and Sept. 2 and 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. Pacific (starting 10 a.m. Mountain, 11 a.m. Central, noon Eastern)

What: Four-session online seminar presented by Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC, specifically designed for staff at animal shelters, rescues, and nonprofit veterinary clinics.

How: 90-minute Zoom video sessions – only viewable live; no recordings will be available later. The Zoom links will be sent starting Aug. 12.

Cost: Free, thanks to a generous donation from a private funder. Attendees will be eligible for discounted behavioral consulting services by Kelley Bollen.

Questions: If you have questions, please email Kelley Bollen at info@humanenetwork.org.​

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.humanenetwork.org/signup-form-for-alive-thriving?mc_cid=c3ccf98e5d&mc_eid=e1fe8f1360

Webinar - 8/25/20 - Affordable Housing and Eviction Crisis - HSUS
2020-08-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Affordable housing shortages already existed for renters in every state in the country before the pandemic. Now tens of millions of renters are estimated to be at risk of eviction in the coming months due to exacerbated challenges from COVID 19.
Join us to hear from leaders across the country on how to implement housing and eviction support programs. Learn how you can get started to assist your community with advocacy surrounding rental assistance, support services that keep pets with their families, and temporary foster efforts.
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanesociety.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vuXzFVDYTtmFxKN7GxaGHQ

Webinar - 8/24/20 - Starting Small Animal Dentistry - VDOS - (fee applies)
2020-08-24 10:00 - 11:20
This webinar will introduce you to the world of small animal dentistry and oral surgery. It will explain what equipment, instruments, materials, knowledge and skills are needed to become proficient in this most important discipline of veterinary medicine. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/vets-and-techs

Weekly Call - Monday Mornings - Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2020-08-24 07:00 - 08:00
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, animal shelter workers, volunteers and animal welfare leaders from across the country have been meeting every Monday morning at 7am PT/10am ET to discuss protocols, ideas, obstacles they’re facing and more.
Led by Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Director of Pima Animal Care in Tucson, AZ, these calls have provided an opportunity for people to connect that otherwise may not have even met.
“The purpose of these calls is simple – maintain connection among shelter professionals, provide support and comradery, and share science-based news and information along with emerging best practices in animal welfare,” Hassen-Auerbach says. “These calls are always lively and interesting and we’re not afraid to debate and share different perspectives from the attendees. You can take center stage and share your thoughts and ideas in front of several hundred of your colleagues or quietly drink your morning coffee and listen in.”
For many, these calls have been an invaluable resource. “When the subject of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) came to the front of all of our minds, the calls adapted and we had a space to again learn from one another,” said Emily Klehm from South Suburban Humane Society in Chicago Heights, IL. “The calls have been my go-to source for grant information, statistics and trends. I’ve also been able to identify and connect to colleagues working on the same issues in similar communities.”
Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Executive Director at Austin Pets Alive! adds, “We hear from people in the industry who have important information related to COVID, new programming and research.  This is information you can’t possibly get in your day to day work at your local shelter.”
If you’re a shelter professional, dedicated volunteer or run a rescue organization, we want you to join us! Bookmark this link and we will see you on Monday!
Note: The calls are recorded so if you can’t make it, you can listen in later. If you haven’t already, join the Facebook group to access the link to recorded calls and to connect with others on there.

VIN Rounds - 8/23/20 - From the Feline Frontlines 2: Updates on Frustrating Febrile Felines - VIN/VSPN
2020-08-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Cats present a unique diagnostic challenge as not only can their symptoms be subtle, but baseline diagnostics all too frequently give nonspecific results. An elevated body temperature can be an important clue when combined with the history, physical exam, and screening tests. In this lecture we will explore the reasons underlying an elevated body temperature, discuss broad differential categories, and use this information to refine the optimal diagnostic and therapeutic approach.
WEBSITE LINK: https://beta.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=9724172

Webinar - 8/23/20 - What’s New in Canine Flu and Other CIRD Conundrums - VetGirl/Zoetis
2020-08-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis online webinar, Dr. Karen Stasiak, MSN, DVM reviews Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD) complex. In this lecture, she’ll review:

How to apply pulmonary immunology to clinical vaccine decision making
What the common pathogens of the CIRD complex are
How to identify the unique immune responses and virulence factors of canine influenza and Bordetella
Which diagnostic options to choose for CIRD and options for managing CIRD outbreaks.

Find out what you need to know to keep your canine patients safe!
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis Petcare, 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: 41647/41648
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/august-23-2020-whats-new-in-canine-flu-and-other-cird-conundrums/
