Shelter Learniverse

Online Course - 4/22/21 to 4/24/21 - Cancer therapy in practice today - IVS (fee applies)
2021-04-23 08:00 - 13:30, 2021-04-24 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
For this seminar I have asked the speakers to discuss practical topics of interest to the general practitioner. Dr. Philip Bergman is one of the leaders in medical oncology and Dr. Catriona MacPhail is one of the founding ACVS Fellows in surgical oncology. This combination is sure to answer your most common cancer management questions in a practical and informative presentation.
Philip Bergman D.V.M., Ph.D
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine-Oncology
Director of Clinical Studies, VCA-Antech
Oncologist, Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center
Bedford Hills, NY
Catriona MacPhail D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Surgery
Colorado State University
Seminar Schedule:

Single day registration available: Limited to 80 registrants each day to enhance the webinar question and answer experienceAll times are Eastern time. Seminars start each day at 8.00am Pacific, 9.00am Mtn, 10.00am Central & 11.00am Eastern
Thursday April 22 (5.5 CE hrs)
8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific11:00am – 4:30pm Eastern
11:00am – 1:45pm ET
Dr. MacPhail

Skin & Subcutaneous Mass Removal: Part 1 & 2

2:00pm – 4:30pm ET
Dr. Bergman

Mast Cell Tumors: The Latest and Greatest- What are the current recommendations?
TOP 10 Recent Advances in Canine and Feline Veterinary Oncology

Friday April 23 (5.5 CE hrs)
8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific11:00am – 4:30pm Eastern
11:00am – 1:45pm ET
Dr. MacPhail

Abdominal Oncologic Surgery: Explore & Biopsy
Abdominal Oncologic Surgery: Spleen & Liver

2:00pm – 4:30pm ET
Dr. Bergman

Paragynecology: Perianal and Mammary Tumors- what is the best way to manage?
Canine Lymphoma: How do I diagnose and are there effective treatments?
Feline Lymphoma: Cats are NOT Small Dogs- Can this be managed?
Early spay/neuter and cancer connection

Saturday April 24 (5.0CE hrs)
8:00am – 1:00pm Pacific11:00am – 4:00pm Eastern
11:00am – 1:30pm ET
Dr. Bergman

Pain control therapy
Osteosarcoma therapy update

1:40pm – 4:00pm ET
Dr. MacPhail

Abdominal Oncologic Surgery: GI Tract
Full & Partial Limb Amputation- my thoughts

Seminar Topics:

Topics to be included in the discussions:

Why Treat Cancer?
Lumps and Bumps: What can you do? What is the best way to diagnose the problem?
Canine Lymphoma: How do I diagnose and are there effective treatments?
Feline Lymphoma: Cats are NOT Small Dogs- Can this be managed?
Soft Tissue Sarcomas- What should I tell the owner?
Mast Cell Tumors: The Latest and Greatest- What are the current recommendations?
Feline Vaccine Associated Sarcoma- do we know what is the cause & how to treat?
Paragynecology: Perianal and Mammary Tumors- what is the best way to manage?
Oral Tumors: The good, the Bad and the Ugly- What about the Melanoma vaccine?
Feline Head and Neck Tumors- care we making any advances in management?
Paraneoplastic Syndromes- what should we be looking for?
Chemotherapy Associated Nausea/Emesis: What about the newer medications?
Pain control therapy
Early Spay/neuter and cancer?
Oncology Interactive Cases
Small bumps- How wide should the excisional margin be?
Splenectomy
Liver tumors
Resecting intestinal masses
Bladder masses

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/cancer-therapy-in-practice-today-live-online/

Online Event - 4/23/21 to 4/24/21 - Virtual Animal Law Symposium - Animal Legal Defense Fund
2021-04-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-04-24 10:00 - 12:00
The Animal Legal Defense Fund invites you to attend the virtual Animal Law Symposium! This event is free & open to the public.
All symposium sessions with be hosted on our virtual event platform. Instructions on how to access the virtual event platform will be provided upon completion of registration.
This two-day online event will feature panels on zoonotic diseases and COVID-19, factory farming and the realities of our food system, our problematic relationship with animals in captivity, and COVID-19 policy recommendations.
Over the past year, the Animal Legal Defense Fund has developed a series of papers outlining policy strategies designed to reduce specific zoonotic risks. Read the first two papers in the series here.
View the full agenda here and speaker bios here.
CLE Credits: the symposium has been approved for 3.5 continuing legal education (CLE) credits by the Oregon State Bar Association. Credits are included with registration and attorneys must watch all sessions, either live or on-demand, to receive full credit.
Anyone seeking credit in other states should submit approval paperwork to their local bar association CLE boards or retain the certificate of attendance which we will be providing to attorneys who register for the symposium, if their state has a reciprocal agreement with Oregon.
Most states will accept credits from other mandatory CLE states such as Oregon, but please check with your local bar association to confirm.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/animal-law-symposium-2021-registration-141483728641

Online Event - 4/18/21 to 4/24/21 - Let's Talk About Volunteer Programs Call Series - American Pets Alive!
2021-04-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-04-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
In honor of volunteer appreciation week, we’re hosting 8 unique calls to discuss a variety of volunteer related programs with several organizations. Register now to join in on the discussion, ask questions, and connect with animal sheltering professionals like you. Register once and pick which calls you’d like to attend!
Sunday, April 18 at 10am CT – Nose Work at Ventura County Animal Services, CA with volunteer “Dog Genie” Genie Tuttle, CPDT-KA
Sunday, April 18 at 4pm CT – Safety Net Fostering through the nonprofit Paws Between Homes in Atlanta, GA with founder Cole Thaler
Monday, April 19 at 4pm CT – Nursery to Neonatal Foster with Austin Pets Alive!’s Neonatal Foster Program Manager, Jennifer Parks
Tuesday, April 20 at 5:30pm CT – Urgent Dog Task Force at Pima Animal Care Center, AZ with team lead Rachel Jones and key volunteer Christy Holliger
Wednesday, April 21 at 3pm CT – Top Dog Training Team at Pima Animal Care Center, AZ with volunteers Lynne Stott, Jan Pede, and Gail Smith (all certified CCPDT)
Thursday, April 22 at 6pm CT – Unicorn Foster Squad at Gateway Pet Guardians, IL with Program Coordinator Brittany Fleming and special unicorn guest
Friday, April 23 at 4pm CT – Jackson Galaxy Cat Pawsitive Training Program at Five Acres Animal Shelter, MO with Feline Manager Nikki Lowe
Saturday, April 24 at 4pm CT – Fostering 4 Rockstars at Cat Adoption Team, OR with Foster Coordinator Mary Chambers
WEBSITE LINK: https://bit.ly/3gcWZet

Online Conference - 3/27/21, 4/10/21, and 4/24/21 - NKCKittenNurseryConference/2021 - National Kitten Coalition (small fee applies)
2021-04-24 08:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
NKCKittenNurseryConference/2021 will take place online on three Saturdays this Spring. Each day will feature a different panel of kitten nursery experts.

Want to start or improve a kitten nursery at your shelter or rescue?
Need to know the latest information about what works for neonatal kittens?
Volunteer at a shelter or rescue and want to get a kitten nursery up and running?
Want to know how to handle kitten-related “curve balls”?

Then this National Kitten Coalition Conference is for you!
* Register by March 15 using the code “EBNursery” to receive the Early Bird price of $10 per person per day!

Session 1: March 27, 4:00–6:00 pm EDT
Starting or Running a Neonatal Kitten Nursery With No Shelter/Rescue Facility. Our speakers do just this, in different ways:
• Simone Kelham, Founder, Newborn Kitten Rescue
• Susan Spaulding, National Kitten Coalition Co-Founder and Director of Neonatal Programs; Vice President and Senior Neonatal Foster, NC Paws Rescue
• Marnie Russ, National Kitten College Program Administrator, Animal Welfare League of Arlington

REGISTER FOR SESSION 1

Session 2: April 10, 4:00-6:00 pm EDT
Starting and Running a Kitten Nursery With Scarce or Challenging Resources. How do you start or run a kitten nursery when you have nothing? These experts will provide the answers for you:
• Maggie Lynch, Development Director, Austin Pets Alive!
• Nicole Wisneskie, Nursery Lead, Best Friends Animal Society-Los Angeles

REGISTER FOR SESSION 2

Session 3: April 24, 11:00 am-1:00 pm EDT
Dealing with Curve Balls. Nurseries get hit with curve balls all the time and you need to be ready to turn on a dime when one does. Walking us through turning the curve balls into home runs will be:
• Samantha Friedman, St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center
• Karina Josenhans, Manager, Animal Logistics and Dr. Allison Bliss, Veterinary Staff and Programs Manager, both with ASPCA® Kitten Nursery
• Jackie Noble, Nursery and Foster Manager, San Diego Humane Society

REGISTER FOR SESSION 3

WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/programs/7657-2/

Online Workshop - 4/24/21 and 4/25/21 - The Power of Choice And How It Can Decrease Stress in Dogs - Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
2021-04-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-04-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Do you work with dogs who have big behavior issues and are stressed to the max?

Do you want to learn more about how giving dogs choices can help decrease their stress and improve behavior?

Do you want to add more to your toolbox for assessing and modifying behavior in stressed dogs?

Join Irith Bloom (CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CSAT, KPA CTP, VSPDT, CBATI, TAGteacher, VSDTA Faculty, DWA Faculty) and Kristina Spaulding (PhD, CAAB) for two days of interactive learning with working spots for 6 dogs. Irith and Kristina will present on the power of giving dogs choices and how it can decrease dogs’ stress and modify their behavior in a positive way. This workshop will help you hone your assessment and training/behavior plan development skills so you can work more successfully with dogs who are stressed out and have behavior issues.
This workshop is open to trainers, behavior consultants, veterinarians, shelter staff, and anyone else interested in learning more about the power of choice and how it can help decrease stress and improve behavior.
When: April 24th and 25th, 2021
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM US Pacific Time Each Day
Where: Via Live Stream

REGISTER NOW

In this workshop the following topics will be covered:
What is stress?
Definitions and function
Physiology of stress
Why is chronic stress bad?
Effects on health, learning/memory, and behavior
Research on stress
How can we reduce stress?
Stress during development
Control (or the lack thereof)
Adding choice to daily life
Improving coping mechanisms
Enrichment
Cooperation from the animal learner
Training
Petting
Husbandry
Walks
“Room of one’s own”
Why don’t we already do this?
Human need for control
Lack of understanding/cultural fog
Delayed reinforcement (for human)
Teaching animals to make better (by human standards) choices
The matching law and why it matters
Foundation skills for a choice-rich life
Setting up the environment for success

The Schedule – subject to change
DAY ONE
Lecture: What is stress?
Definitions and function
Physiology of stress
Activity: How do you and your dog react to stress?
MORNING BREAK
Lecture: Why is chronic stress bad?
Effects on health, learning/memory, and behavior
Research on stress
Activity: Evaluate your dog’s chronic stress load
LUNCH BREAK
Lecture: How can we reduce stress?
Stress during development
Control (or the lack thereof)
Control as a mediator of stress
Activity: Giving your dog more control
BREAK
Lecture: Adding choice to daily life
Improving coping mechanisms
Enrichment
Activity: Evaluating enrichment options
END OF DAY

DAY TWO:
Lecture: Cooperation from the animal learner
Training
Petting
Husbandry
Walks
“Room of one’s own”
Activity: Choose what you want to
BREAK
Lecture: Why don’t we already give animals more choices?
Human need for control
Lack of understanding/cultural fog
Delayed reinforcement (for human)
Activity: Evaluate your own need for control
LUNCH BREAK
Lecture: Teaching animals to make better (by human standards) choices
The matching law and why it matters
Research on sub-optimal choice making
Cognitive bias in non-human animals
Activity: Matching law activity
BREAK
Lecture: Foundation skills for a choice-rich life
Setting up the environment for success
Activity: Foundation skill related activity

Speaker Bios
Irith Bloom, CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CSAT, KPA CTP, VSPDT, CBATI, VSDTA Faculty, DWA Faculty
Irith Bloom is the owner of The Sophisticated Dog, a pet training company based in Los Angeles. She has been training animals since the 1980s and has worked with everything from chickens and rabbits to dogs and horses—not to mention humans. A biologist by training, Irith is fascinated by the science of learning and presents at conferences and seminars worldwide. Her writing has been published both online and in print. She is on the board of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) and Chair Emeritus of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).
In addition to her Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge & Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA) and Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA) certifications, Irith is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC); a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT); a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP); a Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Trainer (VSPDT); a Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor (CBATI); and certified in TAGteach, a positive-reinforcement method for teaching humans. She is on the faculty at Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior as well as DogBiz’s Dog Walking Academy.
Irith has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. Her company, The Sophisticated Dog, LLC, offers online virtual training to clients worldwide, as well as in-person training in a limited area of Los Angeles, California. Irith volunteers with National English Shepherd Rescue; the Los Angeles County 2020 Healthy Pets Healthy Families Coalition (a One Health initiative aimed at improving the health and well-being of people and their pets throughout Los Angeles County); and Wallis Annenberg PetSpace

Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB
Dr. Kristina Spaulding owns Smart Dog Training and Behavior LLC. She has a PhD in biopsychology – the study of the biological basis of behavior – and is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist through the Animal Behavior Society. Kristina has been in the dog training and behavior profession for 20 years.
In addition to working with behavior clients, Dr. Spaulding teaches a variety of online courses and webinars on the science of behavior. She conducts staff training on dog behavior for local veterinary clinics and animal shelters, and regularly presents on the science of animal behavior at training and behavior conferences.
In addition, Dr. Spaulding is a member of the APDT Education Committee. As a member of this group, she helps the APDT develop and evaluate their educational resources. In 2019, Dr. Spaulding received the Association of Professional Dog Trainer’s (APDT’s) Member of the Year Award. She is also a member of the Fear Free Advisory Group and an authorized Speaker for Fear Free which advocates for minimizing fear, anxiety and stress for pets around the country. She chairs the Quality of Care task force for Meeting of the Minds, a coalition of top dog professionals across the country charged with improving quality of life for our dogs.
Before opening Smart Dog, Dr. Spaulding earned her B.S. in Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. In college, she volunteered for a year at the local humane society. She was then hired by the same shelter. During her time at the animal shelter, she and a coworker established a training program for shelter dogs and their volunteer walkers to make the dogs more adoptable. She also served as an assistant trainer at Dog’s Best Friend, which was owned at that time by Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Dr. Patricia McConnell. In 2000, Dr. Spaulding moved to Minnesota where she worked as a dog trainer at a local dog training school before moving to her permanent home in upstate New York.

WEBSITE LINK: https://thelooseleashacademy.com/seminars-list/power-of-choice

Webinar - 4/25/21 - Lyme Disease Vaccine – A Historical Perspective - VETGirl
2021-04-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Join us for a complimentary 1-hour, online VETgirl–Merck Animal Health CE webinar, where Steve Callister, PhD reviews Lyme disease and the historical perspective on development of vaccines. Tune in for a brief discussion of human and canine Lyme disease, historical perspective of efforts/strategies to develop vaccines to prevent Lyme disease, mistakes and successes, and the current ‘state of the art’ of vaccinating canines against the illness.
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: 20
RACE Program number: 809312/810024
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/april-25-2021-lyme-disease-vaccine-a-historical-perspective/

Online Course - Open 4/26/21 to 6/24/21 - Thoracic Radiology of Dogs and Cats: The Areas Not Cardiopulmonary - VIN (fee applies)
2021-04-26 | Virtual
This course is intended for veterinarians who are interested in building a solid foundation interpreting non-cardiopulmonary abnormalities in thoracic radiographs of dogs and cats. The course will cover anatomy of the thorax, trachea, esophagus, mediastinal structures, pleural space, ribs and sternum. By the end of the course the participant should understand the normal anatomy of the thorax, be able to recognize abnormalities in the trachea, esophagus, mediastinum, pleural space, ribs and sternum.
Presenter: Kevin Jepsen-Grant, DVM
Course Open: April 26-June 24, 2021
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Mondays, May 3, 17, 24, June 7 and 14, 2021; 9:00-10:30 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 7.5
RACE Category: 7.5 hours Medical
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to

understand the normal anatomy of the thorax in dogs and cats.
discuss how to evaluate a rotated radiograph and what landmarks to look for.
compare normal radiographs across various canine thoracic .

conformations (deep chested, brachycephalic, etc.).

recognize abnormalities associated with the trachea and esophagus and use of normal anatomy to identify abnormality.
understand the limitations of radiography for evaluations of the trachea and esophagus.
discuss a variety of disease processes in these areas.
understand the structures of the mediastinal areas not trachea and esophagus.
recognize abnormalities in these areas and describe them accurately.
recognize abnormalities within the pleural space including fluid, air, and tissue.
discuss a number of disease processes that involve the pleural space.
recognize abnormalities of the ribs and sternum and how they can relate to the pleural space.
discuss a number of disease processes that can impact the osseous structures of the thorax.

Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians actively interested in thoracic radiology.
Accreditation: This course is approved for 7.5 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-766755)
Course Agenda:
Week 1 (Real Time Session May 3, 2021): Anatomy of the Thorax
This session will cover the normal anatomy of the thorax in dogs and cats and discussion on how to compare normal radiographs.
**** BREAK – May 10, 2021 ****
Week 2 (Real Time Session May 17, 2021): Trachea and Esophagus
This session will cover the abnormalities that are associated with the trachea and esophagus and discuss disease processes in these areas.
Week 3 (Real Time Session May 24, 2021): Mediastinal Structures
This session will cover the structures of the mediastinal areas and how to recognize abnormalities in these areas.
**** BREAK – May 31, 2021 ****
Week 4 (Real Time Session June 7, 2021): Pleural Space
This session will cover how to recognize abnormalities in the pleural space and the disease process in this area.
Week 5 (Real Time Session June 10, 2021): Ribs and Sternum
This session will cover how to recognize abnormalities in the ribs and sternum and the disease process in this area.
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.
Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.
Tuition: Member $173 ($156 early bird special if enrolled by April 12, 2021)
Non-Member $274 ($247 early bird special if enrolled by April 12, 2021)
Prices are listed in US dollars.
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on May 3, 2021 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.
*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.

Enrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.

Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.
*For more information on VIN’s upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog.
Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director
VIN CE Services: CEonVIN
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/ce/DIAG410-0421.htm

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-04-26 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 - 4/27/21 - A Tale of Two URI Outbreaks, Part 2: A Sustainable Solution - VIN (for VIN members)
2021-04-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Presented by Emilia Wong Gordon, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine)
Click the green button on the session page or the top right corner of the Student Center to attend
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=10092853

Online Event - 4/27/21 - Maddie's® Candid Conversations Series - Ariel Zhang, Animal Foundation - Maddie's Fund
2021-04-27 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Join us for an open, informal 30-minute conversation and Q+A with Ariel Zhang, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Animal Foundation. Hosting the talk is Mary Ippoliti-Smith, one of Maddie’s Fund’s executive leadership team members.
As a young immigrant who moved across multiple continents and countries, Ariel watched her parents work hard to start something better for their family. They had no roots or connections in the US but that made Ariel recognize, in her words, a “world of opportunities.” But those came at a steep price – one that forged Ariel’s determined drive for compassion among humans and animals.
Come away inspired to promote lifesaving by engaging your local community through global language. Afterwards, continue the conversation with Ariel on Maddie’s Pet Forum.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtcOihrzkrHNSjsaIaYZ3jbFSWGqg48lmq

National Shelter Medicine Rounds - 4/27/21 - A conversation on Brucella canis - UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
2021-04-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Are you fostering out pregnant dogs? Do you take in intact mature animals? Then attend this session discussing Brucella canis, a pathogen that is attracting the attention of states and shelters. Joining us in this presentation and discussion will be Dr. Brian Joseph, Washington State Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian.
National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97442637396
Meeting ID: 974 4263 7396
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,97442637396# US (Washington DC)
+13126266799,,97442637396# US (Chicago)
Recordings and shared documents/links info:

Recorded rounds can be found at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/bdzl9zkkkcy5komx5cvkqc3nsmik9jc1 Some more formalized rounds will be recorded but many discussions will not be recorded in order better facilitate open and honest discussion. If you do not see a previous rounds on this document then it was not recorded.
Links/documents shared in the chat during rounds can be accessed at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/9aafkcezkivmnb569upycuvxjpbgftvx We will be saving any documents and links that are shared in the chat in this folder called ‘Links shared in chat’
You should be able to access these box folders as a guest at any time without a sign in necessary.

This group is made up of shelter veterinarians, shelter vet trainees, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.
Web Conference System Details:
If you have not used Zoom before I’d recommend you join at the zoom link in advance to give it a test run on your computer as you’ll likely need to do a quick download. For audio, you can use either your computer if you have microphone capabilities or you can dial in from your phone. Here is a link to test your audio in advance if you would like to: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio In order to see the visuals that may be shared you must join either through your computer or download the app if joining from a mobile device.

Webinar - 4/28/21 - Shelter Dentistry: The Complicated Costs of Care - The AAWA
2021-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Dentistry is more than cleaning and pulling teeth; and dental disease is an animal welfare issue. Dr. Lesli Groshong will discuss the medical, financial, operational, emotional, and community impact complexities of dental disease in shelter animals. Attendees will leave with an understanding of the challenges of providing proper dental care to shelter animals, including: staff training, equipment, and costs. Dr. Groshong will explain:
● Common veterinary dental procedures in the shelter
● The challenges of balancing individual animal needs within shelter medicine, a specialty that focuses primarily on population and disease control
● How dental disease impacts animals, shelters, adopters, and veterinarians
This session will benefit shelter directors of all organizations who provide medical care, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and medical staff.
This session is part of the Shelter Medicine series, a collaboration between the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.
This live and recorded program is approved for:

1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval (pending approval)
1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit

If you wish to earn RACE CEs, you MUST submit your veterinary/tech license number + license state when you join the live session or after you watch recording (due to new AAVSB RACE requirements)! Participants have to attend at least 50 minutes of the live session / watch 50 minutes of the recording in order to receive the 1-hour credit of RACE CE.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/42821-shelter-dentistry-the-complicated-costs-of-care

Online Event - Wednesdays - The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie - AmPa!
2021-04-28 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 - 4/29/21 - Turning Data Into Insight - CalAnimals
2021-04-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Data is one of the essential tools that leadership, staff, and advocates have, yet it often seems overwhelming and impossible to understand. How might we use our own data to inform programs, decisions and share with advocates and staff to work toward common goals and understanding?
Leave this presentation knowing the common discrepancies in shelter data, significant differences between micro and macro data (and what they can and can’t show us), the data you need to understand to make informed decisions and answer commonly asked questions. You will learn how to understand what these numbers are telling you and how to use this information to advocate for your programs and save more lives.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5dLudWBFQseqIXhRqi8vog

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2021-04-29 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 - 4/29/21 - Your End of the Leash Part Two: Breathe! It’s good for you (and your dog!) - Suzanne Clothier (fee applies)
2021-04-29 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
This webinar is the second in the Your End of the Leash series, which focuses on helping handlers become the best possible partners for their dogs.
No matter how smart your dog may be, no matter how much he knows or can do, he still depends on you as his partner.
Would you want a partner who was tense with gritted teeth and tight breathing? Or would you prefer a relaxed partner, whose movements and expression showed enjoyment in working with you?
This webinar focuses on the simple but oh-so complicated basic of life itself: breathing. We’ll cover:

Breathe! Why in and out is the best choice
Breathing as communication – what you tell your dog (maybe without meaning to)
Effects of breathing on learning & performance
Observing breathing patterns in yourself and others
Coaching others

You’ll learn practical techniques to help yourself (and your students) create greater awareness about breathing, along with ways to practice here, there and everywhere.
Bonus: what you learn in your quest to become your dog’s best partner turns out to be helpful in the rest of your life! Breathing awareness can help you relax, reduce tension and stress, and understand how your breathing can affect others.
JOIN US!
ALL WEBINARS ARE RECORDED. A link will be sent to you 48 hours after the completion of the webinar for you to access the recording and watch at your convenience.
If you need CEUs for IAABC or PPAB, instructions on how to get those CEUs will be made available during the webinar. CEUs for IAABC and PPAB are pending.
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WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1095548300685667597

Webinar - 4/29/21 - Making the Call: Simple, Gross Neglect or Cruelty? - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2021-04-29 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
When should you charge? Is it Simple or Gross Neglect? When does it rise to Cruelty? Do you know? Are you letting them slide when you should be charging them? This presentation will examine how to make the call. We will have interactive slides and interactive participation with a discussion about the answers. We will explore strategies to gain compliance and the cut-off point to charge and move through the criminal justice process.

Other Upcoming Webinars with this Speaker include:

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

The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) is one of the largest associations of law enforcement professionals in the United States, representing more than 3,000 elected sheriffs across the nation, and a total membership of more than 20,000. NSA is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising the level of professionalism among sheriffs, their deputies, and others in the field of criminal justice and public safety. Throughout its seventy-seven year history, NSA has served as an information clearinghouse for sheriffs, deputies, chiefs of police, other law enforcement professionals, state governments and the federal government.

** 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.nacanet.org/webinars/

Webinar - 4/29/21, 5/6/21, and 5/13/21 - Community-Centered Veterinary Care: 3 Part Webinar Series - American Pets Alive!
2021-04-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Many animals are surrendered to shelters due to medical issues that families cannot afford. Most communities lack options for low cost, no-cost, or incremental full service medicine due to laws, vet associations, and lack of willing veterinary providers. Shelter Medicine experts from all over the country joined the Human Animal Support Services External Facing Medical Care Working Group. This group has created three toolkits to help shelters prevent financially based intake for medical cases, and to keep more people and pets together. Contributing organizations include LA Animal Services, Brampton Animal Services, Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, LifeLine Animal Project, KC Pet Project, Michigan Humane, San Diego Humane Society, Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at Cornell University, Humane Society of Sonoma County, Best Friends Animal Society, Association of Shelter Veterinarians, Toronto Humane Society, Pathway Vet Alliance, Montgomery County Animal Shelter, Banfield Pet Hospital, and Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center.

Join members of this working group for a three part webinar series on April 29, May 6, and May 13.
Part 1: Starting a Facility from Scratch – April 29, 5pm CT
Create an external facing medical facility to support your community, whether at your shelter or stand alone.
Speakers:
Kelley Meyers, DVM
Linda Jacobson, BVSc, MMedVet, PhD
Maria Anselmo
Part 2: In-Shelter Support Care Program – May 6, 5pm CT
Legally provide urgent medical care to owned animals to help them stay with their families.
Speakers:
Chumkee Aziz, DVM, DABVP
Lauren Overman
Erin Katribe, DVM, MS
Lisa Labrecque, DVM
Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, DABVP
Part 3: Utilizing Existing Veterinary Practices – May 13, 5pm CST
Work with existing veterinary practices for programs like Austin Pets Alive!’s PASS program, and other local partnerships.
Speakers:
Ellen Jefferson, DVM
J.J. Rawlinson, DVM
Jeremy Prupas, VMD
Stephanie Miller, RVT
Pam Runquist

WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4hRM2zTfSaCW3ESwVAOzTQ

Webinar - 5/1/21 - Oral Examination and Charting - VDOS (fee applies)
2021-05-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
What questions should you ask the pet owner? Feeling anxious when opening the mouth of a dog or cat? What does mesial mean? Don’t worry, all these questions will be dealt with in this webinar!

This VDOS 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

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/oral-examination-and-charting-1-00-pm-et

Webinar - 5/1/21 - Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop - Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2021-05-01 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Learn what TNR is, why it works, and how to get started. Our expert instructors will teach you the best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Plus, you’ll receive a certificate of completion** after you attend.
*If you are a volunteer with All About Rescue in Michigan, you will be asked to stay on after the workshop for a special session for your program.

**New York City-area attendees who earn their certificate will also qualify for free local TNR services, including spay/neuter, trap rentals, and expert hands-on assistance. If you are an NYC-area resident, you will receive access to a recorded session on how to access these NYC resources.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/product/neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-may-1/

Webinar - 5/2/21 - Playgroups Part 1: The Why - Dogs Playing for Life
2021-05-02 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Learn about all the ways in which DPFL Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the country! 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 who have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play!
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will not be recorded.
This course has been pre-approved for 1.5 continuing education unit (CEU) credits for:
Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA)
International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)

*Part 1 attendees will be sent the signup links to parts 2 & 3 upon completing the first webinar.

WEBSITE LINK: https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

Webinar - 5/2/21 - Dental Radiography and Interpretation - VDOS (fee applies)
2021-05-02 10:00 - 11:50 | Virtual
Is your dental x-ray machine unused because nobody knows what to do with it? Let us show you the profitability of dental radiography by demystifying the many shades of gray! See what is going on below the gum line!
This VDOS 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-1-00-pm-et

Online Event - 5/4/21 - YouTube LIVE: Don’t wait for weight loss: Supporting intake in pets with chronic disease - VETGirl
2021-05-04 09:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
Tried tuna, baby food, rotisserie chicken and still can’t get your patient to eat?
In this complimentary VETgirl–Elanco YouTube LIVE event, Dr. Audrey Cook, BVM&S, DACVIM reviews what impacts food intake in dogs and cats with chronic diseases, and what you can do about it! Learn a logical approach to managing your hyporexic patients, along with a review of pharmacological interventions that can help… all over a short lunch or coffee break for yourself!
Thanks to sponsorship from Elanco, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all. Get free RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE!
NOTE: To attend this YouTube LIVE session, there is no “registration.” To attend, simply go to our YouTube Page at the time of the event where the webinar will be hosted, LIVE! Clicking on the link above will allow you to also set a reminder! Subscribe to our channel here also so you never miss another video! 1 week before the presentation, the registration link will be updated with the specific YouTube page for the LIVE event!.
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.
*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 Program number: 20-812758/812762
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/may-4-2021-youtube-live-dont-wait-for-weight-loss-supporting-intake-in-pets-with-chronic-disease/

Webinar - 5/4/21 - Avoiding Teeth and Bullets: Safely Interacting with Animals as a Law Enforcement Officer - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2021-05-04 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
From dogs and cats to wildlife and livestock, law enforcement personnel often encounter animals on a weekly, if not daily basis. The challenges of carrying out law enforcement duties when there is an animal component can be challenging, stressful and dangerous. Understanding things like animal behavior and body language, as well as various control techniques can make these instances safer and allow law enforcement to carry out the task at hand. Whether the assigned call for duty is directly related to the animal or the animal is peripheral, understanding some basic animal handling techniques and animal behavior can be the difference between closing out a call and moving on to the next or ending up in the emergency room.
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:

Chris Brosan is the Chief of Humane Law Enforcement for the Department of Animal Services in Loudoun County, Virginia. He has been with the department for eight years, is a former police officer, and spent two and a half years as Manager of Strategic Campaigns and Special Projects with the Humane Society of the United States. With HSUS he traveled the country training law enforcement, in 10 states and across the islands of Puerto Rico and Vieques, on how to investigate animal cruelty, the connection between animal abuse and human violence, and navigating police and canine encounters.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/avoiding-teeth-and-bullets-safely-interacting-with-animals-as-a-law-enforcement-officer/

Webinar - 5/4/21 - Is it time to hit the brand refresh button? - Maddie's Fund
2021-05-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Maddie’s Fund® for a free, one-hour webcast and take the lead on evaluating whether your current brand represents your work and culture. Attendees will learn how to analyze their organization’s brand, recognize their vision gap and make simple and possibly complex changes to evolve into a community-focused organization with stronger relationships and improved public perception. Downloadable materials will be provided to help facilitate your internal work.
Presenters: Mandy Evans and Melanie Sadek
WEBSITE LINK: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/is-it-time-to-hit-the-brand-refresh-button#tab-product_tab_overview

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters - 5/4/21 - The Impact of Noise in Shelters - CASCAR - UC Davis KSMP
2021-05-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Animal welfare researcher Bailey Eagan from the University of BC will present the measurement and impact of noise in the shelter environment and simple steps you can take to minimize sound.
After Bailey’s presentation, we’ll open the discussion to all shelters and hear what you’ve discovered this year about how noise levels and routines have affected your population, and more general volume-reducing ideas you’ve implemented to mitigate stress in your shelters.
CASCAR room link: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg
