Shelter Learniverse

Hybrid Conference – 9/30/22 to 10/2/22 – 2022 Annual Aggression in Dogs Conference – Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
2022-10-01 06:00 - 14:30, 2022-09-30 06:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, 02886
Join the world’s foremost experts on aggression in dogs!

Don’t miss out on the conference everyone is talking about!

Celebrating our third annual Aggression in Dogs Conference, our mission is to help dogs and their guardians around the world by creating a community focused on sharing the most up-to-date techniques, developments, and research related to dog aggression.

With both in-person and online options, you will learn from the world’s foremost experts on aggression in dogs!

WEBSITE LINK: https://aggressivedog.com/conference/

Webinar - 9/30/22 - Historical Advancements in Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia - Think Anesthesia
2022-09-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Remember ether and halothane? Wonder how we have decreased anesthetic associated risk or why we use precision vaporizers? How about, when was the first modern stethoscope invented? Think Anesthesia’s live webinar, Historical Advancements in Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia, provides an exciting and lighthearted discussion of historical advancements leading to improved survival in veterinary patients. The presentation will include milestones of safe and effective anesthetic development, origins and advancements in analgesia, and innovations in monitoring and anesthetic equipment that improved patient safety. Dynamically presented by a panel of experts and enthusiasts in anesthesia and analgesia, the presentation will provide a balanced perspective and share how these advancements in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia improved the quality of life of pets as well as the ease of administration and use with confidence by veterinary professionals.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2022/08/historical-advancements-in-veterinary-anesthesia-analgesia

Hybrid Conference - 9/30/22 to 10/2/22 - Fall Seminar 2022 - CVMA (fee applies)
2022-09-30 08:00 - 12:30 | Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, 888 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
CVMA’s 2022 Fall Seminar will be held at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel in Palm Springs, California. Start your days by earning CE in morning sessions and spend your afternoons shopping, hiking, golfing, or relaxing by the pool.
Not able to travel? CVMA will be offering this seminar in a live and interactive virtual format for registrants unable to attend in-person*.
Veterinarians can earn 12 CE units, RVTs and CVMA CVAs can earn 8 CE units. Join us for learning, networking, and relaxation!
*The CVMA reserves the right to cancel the virtual portion of this seminar due to low registration sign ups.
WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/learning/cvma-ce-programs-2/cvma-fall-seminar-to-go/cvma-fall-seminar-information/

Webinar - 9/29/22 - Silence is Golden with Leslie McDevitt - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-09-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Have you had it with your dogs barking …..when they want stuff? When they have FOMO in class or a trial? When they see something exciting? When they just feel Extra?
Leslie will give you a simple program to help your dog get calm and quiet.
Please Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing.
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)
2022-09-29 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-09-22 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 - 9/29/22 - Lost Cats and Found Hounds: Community-based Solutions to Boost Your Return-to-Owner Metrics - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-09-29 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
How many lost pets are coming into your local animal shelter in an average year? In Virginia, public animal shelters receive thousands of lost pets each year, with many of them never being reclaimed. In response, Loudoun County Animal Services initiated a series of programs to help lost pets find their way back home, simultaneously identifying and reaching out to the communities least likely to reclaim lost pets. This webinar will take you through the budget-friendly process they implemented to get lost pets back home, and help you keep owned pets with their families, saving room at the shelter for animals who need it most.
This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings.
Presenter: 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 is a self-professed cat person, but is currently training for a canine biathalon with one of her adopted dogs, Whistlepig. Nina shares her home with two very supportive humans, six chickens, two cats, three dogs, and an assortment of foster animals.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/lost-cats-and-found-hounds-community-based-solutions-to-boost-your-return-to-owner-metrics/

Online Event – 9/28/22 – Return to Home Challenge Huddle 4 – Maddie’s Fund
2022-09-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join us for the final huddle of the Return to Home challenge on Wednesday, September 28 at 12pm PT/3pm ET. The huddle will consist of a 20-minute presentation followed by a 30 minute Q&A.
Glenda Davis (Animal Rez-Q, Inc.) and Mike Wheeler (Cabot Animal Support Services) will be presenting on the following Return to Home practices:
7. Regulations and laws encourage Return to Home

Redemption fees can be waived or reduced; if not possible, offer affordable
payment plans; donation-based fund for redemption; mandatory s/n for
redemption can be waived
Review state and local ordinances against internal policies to ensure what is truly
required by law and what is aiding or hampering Return to Home
Organization works with owners to fix problems that lead to lost animals (e.g.,
mending doors and fences )
Encourage microchipping over mandatory licensing
Ordinances allow for Community Cats to remain in their environment

8. Other

Something not on this list. Use your imagination!

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

Webinar - 9/28/22 - Monthly Giving Doesn’t Happen by Chance - The AAWA
2022-09-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Successful nonprofits know that consistent, dependable revenue is incredibly valuable—that’s why everyone loves monthly giving. But how do you build a strong monthly giving program that lifts your net revenue?
RKD Group recently formed a task force to study the data around what drives donors to monthly giving, and we’ll share our findings in this webinar. We’ll also provide examples of how to structure an “always on” approach to sustainer conversion.
Sponsored by RKD Group
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/rkd92822

Webinar - 9/27/22 - Managing Osteoarthritis in Dogs - VETGirl
2022-09-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Elanco webinar, Dr. Denis Marcellin-Little, DEDV, DACVS, DECVS, DAVSMR reviews the management of osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs. Tune in to learn how he has developed a management plan for dogs with OA over the last 20 years, incorporating evidence-based approaches used to treat humans who have OA.
Thanks to sponsorship from Elanco, this webinar is FREE to all!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! 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/september-27-2022-managing-osteoarthritis-in-dog/

Webinar - 9/27/22 - Stop & Smell the PeeMail: Everyday Sniffing as Slow Thinking, Social Problem-Solving & Healing from Trauma - PPG (fee applies)
2022-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
This webinar will offer a deep dive into the everyday practice of canine sniffing—not organized nose or scent work, but the behavior dogs constantly engage in when left to their own devices out in the backyard or just walking down the block. Sniffing is critical to canine welfare because dogs navigate the world first and foremost through their noses. Smelling is dogs’ most ancient sense and they have evolved a remarkable olfactory anatomy to maximize this. We have all heard about the ability of dogs to sniff out explosives, drugs, human remains and even biological disease. But did you also know that sniffing functions as a central form of cognition for dogs not to mention an important mode of social problem-solving. It is even essential for dogs’ recovery from emotional trauma. I will guide viewers through the world of ordinary sniffing by looking at the most recent science as well as offering real-life case studies of sniffing’s transformative power. This will include a component on sniffing for horses because our equine partners love to sniff, too!
If you can’t make it to the live session. No worries!
All webinar recordings are sent via email 48-72 hours after the live session.
Learning Objectives:

Increased understanding of dogs’ and horses’ normal sniffing behavior including its cognitive & emotional benefits.
Increased understanding of sniffing’s centrality to the welfare of all dogs, not just those engaged in scent sports or who work in scent detection of any kind.
Increased understanding of how to enable sniffing and scenting opportunities for the average household dog as well as horses and make it an important part of their daily lives.

CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
About the Presenter:
Dr. Laura Donaldson is a Professor Emeritus from Cornell University located Ithaca, New York, United States. She is an award-winning writer on dog training and behavior who has worked as a canine behavior specialist for over 16 years. Laura is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), a Karen Pryor Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) and a Certified Control Unleashed Instructor (CCUI). She founded Four Paws, Four Directions Dog Training & Behavior Consulting LLC as well as the very popular Slow Thinking is Lifesaving for Dogs® program. Dr. Donaldson also offers a Thinkific-based webinar on Trauma and Aggression in Dogs. She currently lives in upstate New York with her husband, three dogs, three cats, an African Gray parrot named Obi and a small flock of Navajo Churro sheep. She can be reached through her website: https://fourpawsfourdirections.com or by email: fourpaws@twcny.rr.com.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4945302

Online Event – 9/27/22 – Maddie’s Candid Conversation with José Ocaño – Maddie’s Fund
2022-09-27 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
From a very early age, José Ocaño learned to care for animals thanks to his mom who instilled a love of living things and helping people. Growing up in Barrio Anita gave Jose the grit, tenacity and life skills he would later need to work in some of the most challenging ecosystems. But just like the people from his community, José’s resilience and heart carry him forward.
On the eve of National Hispanic Heritage Month, join us for a conversation with José and Maddie’s Fund Executive Leadership Team member Mary Ippoliti-Smith. Afterwards, continue the conversation with José right here on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://maddies.fund/candidconvoJoseOcano
Register for the call here: https://maddies.fund/JoseOcanoRegister
The program will be recorded and made available on Maddie’s University for continuing education credit for both CAWA and NACA.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/JoseOcanoRegister

Online Course – Starts 9/27/22 – The Forensics of Aggression: Working With and Evaluating Canine Aggression – IAABC (fee applies)
2022-09-27 | Virtual
Jim Crosby is widely recognized as an expert in the field of dog bites, dog aggression, and fatal dog attacks. In this four-part course, Jim is sharing his hard-won knowledge and experience about dog aggression, bites, communication, and what we can do with all of this as we go through our personal and professional journeys through the canine world.
Four Modules, four live meetings (Full Students only), and experience that literally only exists in a hand full of places in the world, Jim is here to share those experiences and the understanding he has gained in nearly twenty years of dealing with the worst of the worst – and a few dogs too.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Recognize the purpose of aggression and when it is or is not appropriate
Analyze how bites happen and what evidence they leave
Evaluate WHICH dog did it, and the basis of inclusion and exclusion of potential suspects
Exchange signals with problem dogs and build the beginnings of trust
Explore dog case evaluations and their application to individual dogs

Graphic Content Warning: Course contains images of fatal dog bites and injuries.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS

Auditors do not attend online meetings
Meetings are not recorded
Meetings take place on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm Eastern (first meeting October 4th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration
There are 4 meetings for this course

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/forensics-of-aggression/

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2022-09-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Who Should Join?
Executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Win Ca$h for Attending!
Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.
Register Today
Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with.
All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

Online Certificate Program – Starting 9/26/22 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Leadership Training – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
2022-09-26 | Virtual
Society’s relationship to pets continues to evolve. The majority of people consider their pets to be beloved family members and expect their local animal shelter to work diligently to save the lives of the dogs and cats that enter the facility. This program will provide the knowledge you need to assume a management or leadership role at an open-admission animal shelter. You’ll learn how to maximize a shelter’s lifesaving potential through program management, community engagement, and shelter operations while at the same time preparing yourself for an exciting career.
The five courses are:

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

Each of these courses include live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities.
You can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate.
Who will benefit from the program?

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

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

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

Schedule and Registration
Each of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is about seven months long, and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and the registration form can be found on the University of the Pacific website.
​WEBSITE LINK: https://education.pacific.edu/education/professional-development/certificate-programs/leadership-health-certificates

Conference – 9/23/22 to 9/25/22 – Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference 2022 – Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations (fee applies)
2022-09-25, 2022-09-24, 2022-09-23 | Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, 2601 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO, United States
3 days. 25 sessions. Endless networking. Join the Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations for the Midwest’s premiere event for animal welfare professionals advocates in our region! Join us for sessions on a variety of hot topics in animal sheltering and rescue, including fundraising, TNR, and more! The conference also offers an invaluable opportunity to network, learn, and have some fun! Follow us on Facebook for updates!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.missourianimals.org/aboutmasc

Seminar - 9/23/22 to 9/25/22 - Cardio-respiratory medicine update - IVS (fee applies)
2022-09-23 07:15 - 2022-09-25 13:00 | Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa, Napa, California, 94558
This seminar is approved for 16 CE hrs.
Speakers:
Matt Miller D.V.M., M.S.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology)
President, Black Mountain Veterinary Cardiology
Phoenix, AZ.
Lynelle Johnson D.V.M, Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
U.C. Davis
Seminar Topics:

Getting the most out of your physical exam
Coughing cats
How to manage chronic cough in the dog
Pneumonia in dogs and cats
How does laryngeal dysfunction contribute to cough?
Feline Myocardial Disease: Thick hearts thin hearts and clots
Anything new in the management of thromboembolic disease?
Valvular Heart Disease: Little dogs, bigger and bigger hearts.
Pericardial Disease: Diagnosis and Therapy
Canine Myocardial disease: Now we are talking big dogs
ECGs – Easy as ABCs
Specific antiarrhythmic therapy therapeutic options.
Managing cardiopulmonary cases

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/cardio-respiratory-medicine-update-3/

Conference - 9/21/22 to 9/23/22 - Colorado Animal Welfare Conference 2022 - Animal Welfare Association of Colorado (fee applies)
2022-09-23 07:00 - 12:45, 2022-09-22 08:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80921, United States
The Colorado Animal Welfare Conference unites professionals who promote the humane treatment of animals; sharing best practices, challenges, and successes in an environment of learning and teamwork.
The Colorado Animal Welfare Conference has served Colorado and the surrounding region with high caliber training opportunities for more than 10 years. The conference has grown steadily as more animal welfare professionals discover the benefits of interaction with nationally-known experts and with their colleagues across the Rocky Mountain region.
WEBSITE LINK: https://awac.net/conference/

Webinar - 9/22/22 - "Know It or Blow It: Understanding Principles of Learning" with Dr. Valli Parthasarathy - ACVB (fee applies)
2022-09-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Do you get lost in learning theory? Not sure how to explain different types of learning to clients? This interactive webinar will review different concepts of learning in animals, then go into more detail on how those theories of learning can be applied to our companion species.
Dr. Valli has a passion for learning about best practices for applying behavioral therapy for different species, including dogs, cats, horses, parrots and exotics. While working on her PhD, she became skilled at distinguishing normal versus abnormal behavior in domesticated and exotic pets, as well as wildlife. She graduated from the University of GA College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006, and moved to Portland, OR. She was in general practice until 2009, at which point she cofounded Synergy Behavior Solutions. She opened the first veterinary behavior dedicated facility in Portland in 2013, and started her behavior residency in 2015. She completed her behavior residency in 2020 and is committed to providing the best veterinary behavior care for her patients as a Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist. In addition to consulting with pet owners, Dr. Valli is sought after to consult on behavior cases directly with veterinarians. She is also frequently invited to present on topics such as decreasing patient fear in the clinic, psychopharmacology, and behavior problems at local, regional and national veterinary meetings. Dr. Valli is Fear Free Certified (Level 3).
*This Webinar is Sponsored By www.FastClient.ai by VetVet*
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/181646342957748239

Webinar - 9/22/22 - 3 Ways to Boost Your Pet License Sales After COVID-19 - CalAnimals
2022-09-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
On September 22nd, our friends at DocuPet will present a free webinar outlining three surefire ways to boost your pet license sales right away. Spoiler alert! They will also be revealing their new comprehensive community canvassing software for those interested in hitting the streets to drum up new business.
Topics to be covered will include:

The factors contributing to stagnant or decreasing pet license sales since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Three (relatively) easy ways to boost pet license sales in the next three months.
Best practices and implementation tips for executives and managers.
Innovative awareness methods that DocuPet can help you execute at low/no cost.

WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-Ksq1lyZQhWfEfeuuoIdcw

Webinar - 9/21/22 - Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex: That Simple Cough May Be More Complicated Than You Realize - VETGirl
2022-09-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
What YOU need to know about CIRD!
In this complimentary, 1-hour, VETgirl–Merck webinar, Dr. Laura M. Greene, DACVIM discusses Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRD). Tune in to get the latest in diagnosis, management, and prevention. Find out what clinical signs, diagnostic challenges, proper diagnostic methods, and strategies you can use to fight canine infectious respiratory disease!
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, free to all!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! 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/september-21-2022-canine-infectious-respiratory-disease-complex-that-simple-cough-may-be-more-complicated-than-you-realize/

Online Event – 9/21/22 – Return to Home Challenge Huddle 3 – Maddie’s Fund
2022-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Please join us for 4 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. You need only register once and you’ll get a confirmation email with a single link you can use to log on each time.
All huddles start at 12n Pacific. They will be 20-minute presentations followed by 30 minutes for Q+A.
On September 21, Dyanna Uchiek (Portsmouth Humane) and Sandra Solis (Best Friends for Life) will be presenting on the following Return to Home practices:
4. Organization embraces a culture of Return to Home

Staff/volunteer position dedicated to pet reunification is created or expanded
Organizations create internal SOPs, tracking system and Return to Home goals
Staff/volunteers are recognized/rewarded for successful reunifications
LOS and cost of care for strays vs. cost of returning in field is recorded, analyzed
and shared
Stories of successful reunions are shared with team, stakeholders and
community members
Every member of organization is trained in lost and found practices (e.g.,
Maddie’s University Lost Pet Reunification course)
Lost and found practices are discussed at time of adoption or Return to Home,
including species-specific information
Return to Home policies include keeping/returning Community Cats to their
environment

5. Organization works with community to help facilitate Return to Homes

Partnerships exist with local businesses (e.g., veterinarians, pet supply stores),
community centers and churches and other partners
Volunteers in high stray intake areas foster lost animals and help look for owners
“Finder to Foster” programs are implemented and used before animals are
brought to shelter
Utilities companies help find contact information for owners

Upcoming:
Wednesday, September 28
Regulations and laws encourage Return to Home / Other
With Glenda Davis (Animal Rez-Q, Inc.) and Mike Wheeler (Cabot Animal Support Services)
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/RTHChallengeRegistration

Webinar - 9/21/22 - Culture Shift: Convincing Animal Lovers to Give to People - The AAWA
2022-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
For the last two decades, animal welfare organizations have focused on encouraging people to spay, neuter, and adopt pets to reduce the homeless pet population. Now, a new message centered around keeping animals in the home is gaining traction.
In this webinar, we’ll look at how to translate this shift into a fundraising offer. We’ll discuss the potential challenges of convincing a group of animal lovers to give money to people to help animals, and we’ll share what we’ve learned so far about this culture shift.
Sponsored by RKD Group
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/rkd92122

Webinar - 9/19/22 - Adverse Food Reactions: Using Diet To Your Advantage - VETGirl
2022-09-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Help…what diet and for how long?
In this complimentary, 1-hour, VETgirl–Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets webinar, Alison Manchester, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) reviews dietary management of canine chronic enteropathy. Tune in for case examples and practical information that can be applied to clinical practice!
Thanks to sponsorship from Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets, free to all!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! 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/september-19-2022-adverse-food-reactions-using-diet-to-your-advantage/

Webinar - 9/19/22 - DPFL Dog Playgroups Part 1: The Why - Getting 2 Zero
2022-09-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Learn about all the ways in which Dogs Playing For Life Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the USA.
In this first of three webinars, we will present powerful examples of how playgroups can not only enhance the quality of life for your shelter dogs, but how focusing on their quality of life through enrichment can lead to game-changing benefits to your shelter’s everyday operations.
Attendees will get to view dynamic video examples and impactful data and experiences from some of the nearly 300 shelters that have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play!
This webinar is one of three that will be delivered over the coming months.
To learn more about DPFL go to https://dogsplayingforlife.com
Presenter: Aimee Sadler
Aimee is the Founder and CEO of Dogs Playing for Life (DPFL). With 35 years of experience working with multiple species in varying venues, Aimee has become an internationally recognized trainer and speaker specializing in shelter programs that enhance quality of life and reduce canine euthanasia in animal shelters. The cornerstone of DPFL’s programming is our Every Dog, Every Day!, an out-of-kennel enrichment model that is in increasing demand and has been introduced to over 300 shelters across the U.S. and Canada. DPFL’s measured programming is contributing to safer shelter environments by reducing dog-human bites while increasing canine lifesaving at an average rate of 4% at participating shelters. Starting in 2017, dogs most at risk of behavioral euthanasia can get a second chance at DPFL’s Canine Center Florida, an advanced training and behavior care center with an overall save rate of 86 percent.
Aimee has regularly presented at animal welfare and professional dog training conferences such as HSUS’ Animal Expo, Best Friend’s Annual Conferences, Masters in Behavior Conference, and the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) Conferences. DPFL was the inaugural recipient of Petco Foundation’s Love in Action Award. In 2016, DPFL was featured in Episode 4 of the PBS television series, “Shelter Me.”
Aimee is a proud recipient of the Henry Bergh Leadership Award and the Maddie’s Hero Award and has been inducted into the Members Hall of Fame for the IACP. Aimee currently resides in Longmont, CO, with her husband and family.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.g2z.org.au/g2z-webinars-and-online-events.html
