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Online Course - 2/11/21 to 2/13/21 - Eyes, ears and beyond... - Dr. Ashley Bourgeois and Dr. Alison Clode - IVS (fee applies)
2021-02-13 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Alison and Ashley are going to discuss management of the most common problems that they encounter in their clinical practices. This course will present a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of these common problems using a combination of didactic and case-based teaching. This combination of an Ophthalmologist and Dermatologist is sure to provide you with some very practical tips on a broad range of topics.
Ashley Bourgeois D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
Animal Dermatology Clinic
Portland, OR
Alison Clode D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Staff Ophthalmologist
Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital
Portsmouth, NH

Seminar Schedule:

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

What am I missing in the itchy dog?
How to conquer the itchy cat
Topical therapies

2:00pm – 4:30pm ET
Dr. Clode

How should I perform a complete ophthalmic exam?
How should I manage entropion in puppies and kittens?
How should I manage entropion in older dogs and cats?
What can I do about distichia?
How should I manage ectopic cilia?
How should I approach eyelid lacerations?
Do I realllllyyy have to replace that prolapsed third eyelid gland?
What’s going on with blepharitis in dogs?
What’s going on with blepharitis in cats?
What can I do for KCS, especially when it’s non-responsive?
What is a good approach to epiphora?
What can be done for tear staining?
How should I manage eyelid tumors in dogs?
What about eyelid tumors in cats?

Friday February 12 (5.5 CE hrs)
8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific11:00am – 4:30pm Eastern
11:00am – 1:45pm ET
Dr. Clode

How should I recognize and manage simple corneal ulcers in dogs?
What about nonhealing ulcers in dogs?
How should I recognize and manage complicated corneal ulcers in dogs?
What about corneal ulcers in cats?
How should I diagnose and manage eosinophilic keratitis in cats?

2:00pm – 4:30pm ET
Dr. Bourgeois

Diagnosing otitis the right way
From ear drops to pills: how to effectively treat otitis externa and media

Saturday February 13 (5.0CE hrs)
8:00am – 1:00pm Pacific11:00am – 4:00pm Eastern
11:00am – 1:30pm ET
Dr. Bourgeois

Effective client communications
Don’t fear the smear (basics of cytology)
My thoughts on pyoderma management

1:40pm – 4:00pm ET
Dr. Clode

What is Ocu-GLO and what can it be used for?
Topical steroids or cyclosporine or NSAIDs….?
Why is this cornea blue?
How should I handle exophthalmos?

Seminar Topics:

Dr. Bourgeois
What am I missing in the itchy dog?
Several studies show that pruritus is the number one reason a client brings their dog to the veterinarian. Allergic skin diseases are common problems in canine patients, and many of the clinical presentations are similar which can make these cases frustrating. This lecture will focus on the allergic workup, acute treatment of pruritus, and client communication.
How to conquer the itchy cat
Different categories of feline allergies can be difficult to differentiate from one another. Understanding the different patterns of cutaneous lesions, response to treatment, and management of secondary issues is important for control.This lecture will present how to differentiate and perform a diagnostic workup for flea, food, and environmental allergies in cats.
Diagnosing otitis the right way
Managing difficult otitis externa cases in cats and dogs can be challenging, chronic, and frustrating. This lecture will discuss a complete approach to the diagnostic workup of otitis externa including cytology, culture and sensitivity, handheld otoscopy, and video otoscopy.
From ear drops to pills: how to effectively treat otitis externa and media
Choosing appropriate ear cleansers and initial therapeutics can be imperative in defeating micro-organisms. However, systemic therapy can also be used to help alleviate discomfort and treat infection in complicated cases. This is especially true when disease extends deeper than the external ear canal. This lecture will address how to assess the best treatment plan for every type of otitis case from a simple yeast otitis to a resistant otitis media.
Don’t fear the smear (basics of cytology)
Cytology is one of the most important diagnostic tools in dermatology. A quick, inexpensive test that can be essential in diagnosing and managing various skin diseases. This lecture will discuss what different findings of cells, organisms and structures may indicate. Also, techniques for collecting and interpreting cytologies from different anatomical sites will be discussed.

Dr. Clode
How should I perform a complete ophthalmic exam?
How should I manage entropion in puppies and kittens?
How should I manage entropion in older dogs and cats?
What can I do about distichia?
How should I manage ectopic cilia?
How should I approach eyelid lacerations?
Do I realllllyyy have to replace that prolapsed third eyelid gland?
What’s going on with blepharitis in dogs?
What’s going on with blepharitis in cats?
What can I do for KCS, especially when it’s non-responsive?
How should I recognize and manage simple corneal ulcers in dogs?
What about nonhealing ulcers in dogs?
How should I recognize and manage complicated corneal ulcers in dogs? 2020
What about corneal ulcers in cats?
How should I diagnose and manage eosinophilic keratitis in cats?
What is a good approach to epiphora?
What can be done for tear staining?
How should I manage eyelid tumors in dogs?
What about eyelid tumors in cats?
What is Ocu-GLO and what can it be used for?
Topical steroids or cyclosporine or NSAIDs….?
Why is this cornea blue?
How should I handle exophthalmos?

Register Now

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/eyes-ears-beyond-online-course/

Online Event - 1/10/21, 2/14/21, or 3/7/21 - SPA Workshop Session 2: Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2021-02-14 06:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
SPA Workshop Session 2: Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way
This is the second of a two-part workshop series on the implementation of enrichment and inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play and how to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard
Click here to choose dates and enroll: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates
Sunday, January 10, 2021 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)
Sunday, February 14, 2021 6:00 AM Pacific (5 hours)
Sunday, March 7, 2021 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates

Webinar - 2/15/21 - Basic Immediate Critical Care for the Kitten - National Kitten Coalition
2021-02-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
What do you do when you find a kitten that has been found outside exposed to the elements? What issues do you need to address immediately before you ever offer a kitten a bottle?

In this free webinar from The National Kitten Coalition, we’ll discuss how to recognize hypo- and hyperthermia, hypoglycemia, dehydration and more, and get you the information you need to start intervening for your kitten right away.
We want you to feel confident in getting kittens through this rough patch of life and on to a solid road of recovery and growth.
This webinar is especially great for first responders like TNR, ACO and shelter/rescue personnel who handle these babies for the first time.
Speaker: Susan Spaulding, Director of Neonatal Programs, The National Kitten Coalition
Click here to register for this FREE webinar.

February 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST

This kitten life-saving project was made possible in part through a generous grant from The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®.

WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/webinar-basic-immediate-critical-care-for-the-kitten/

Webinar - 2/15/21 - MAC 2021 Webinar Series: Compassion Fatigue in Animal Welfare - Massachusetts Animal Coalition
2021-02-15 15:00 - 16:15 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Lecture Overview
From Happy and Fulfilled to Sad and Angry: How Helping Animals Can Make Your Heart Hurt
The nature of animal work means that we are susceptible to compassion fatigue. This includes the moral stress that is an unavoidable part of this work. And trauma – both personal and occupational – can play a role in how we react to stressful situations. It helps to understand what compassion fatigue is and how it can creep into our daily work.
We will talk about:

the individual and his/her ability to recognize compassion fatigue and learn to mitigate or heal from it, and
the systemic, organizational stressors that affect our work and how the two can feed off of one another – or work toward creating a healthier environment.

Each attendee should come out of this presentation with a better understanding of his/herself and his/her role at the shelter and in the larger animal welfare community. Specific tools will be provided for creating a plan for working toward balance and emotional health in a very difficult field. There will be a 15-minute Q&A discussion at the end.
NOTE: If you would like to assess your current level of compassion fatigue beforehand you can access the Professional Quality of Life Scale’s Compassion Fatigue Self Test at http://proqol.org/ProQol_Test.html. On the right side click on “The ProQOL 5 Self-Score (English)” and it will be scored for you. If you speak another language there are accommodations for you, too.
Speaker Information
Anne Lindsay is the founder of MAC, which was founded in 2000. She was president of a canine rescue organization and learned firsthand about frontline animal welfare issues. After 12 years at a large shelter, she gained valuable experience behind the scenes as a part of the shelter’s management team.
In 2010 Anne earned her Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University and has consulted with states, smaller communities, and individual shelters, helping them to form coalitions and work on board development. She has also focused on helping organizations and individuals to address the very real issue of “compassion fatigue.”
Anne is a past president of the board of the New England Federation of Humane Societies and is a board member of the State of Massachusetts Animal Response Team (SMART). She received various awards from the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Animal Control Officers Association of Massachusetts.
Anne and her very patient and tolerant veterinarian husband David share their lives with 2 dogs, 3 cats and 6 hens.
WEBSITE LINK: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=dmv5lydab&oeidk=a07ehgskstu88fb2ea0%20

Online Conference - 2/16/21 to 2/20/21 - Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC) - Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (fee applies)
2021-02-16 08:30 - 13:45, 2021-02-17 08:30 - 13:45, 2021-02-18 08:30 - 13:45, 2021-02-19 08:30 - 13:45, 2021-02-20 08:30 - 13:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
In response to our ever-evolving environment, the 2021 MVC is going virtual. But one thing will never change: We are committed to providing the same high-quality CE we always have. The Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC), hosted by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, is a growing, regional veterinary conference packed with educational, networking and social opportunities for every member of the veterinary team. Bringing together highly regarded experts from around the world and hundreds of industry vendors, the MVC is a national-caliber conference—at a Midwest price.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mvcinfo.org/

Online Course - 5/20/21 - Feline Behavior Pre-Conference Workshop - Shelter Playgroup Alliance (fee applies)
2021-02-16 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Learn about feline behavior! Join us a day before the SPA 2021 Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference for a special option on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
Immerse yourself in feline behavior during a full day deep dive with Mikel Delgado, PhD. Mikel is a cat behavior consultant and co-founder of Feline Minds. Mikel’s deep knowledge and expertise in feline behavior will include the following topics:

Reducing stress for shelter cats

Problem behaviors​

Litter box blues

Multi cat households

Case studies

​Not to be missed!​
Cost: $50.00
Approved CEUs: CCPDT CEUs TBA | IAABC CEUs TBA
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/2021-sbec-pre-conference-workshop
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Webinar - 2/17/21 - Recruiting and Retaining Veterinarians - The AAWA
2021-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Where did all the veterinarians go? As the veterinarian shortage increases, finding a veterinarian is becoming like finding a unicorn. A recent study estimates there will be a shortage of 10,000 veterinarians in the next 10 years in the US. With such stiff competition, it’s even more important to make your organization stand out when hiring.
Join Aimee St. Arnaud of Open Door Veterinary Care in a discussion with Dr. Lucy Fuller of Charleston Animal Society and Dr. Melanie DeHaan of Shelter Outreach Services, where they will cover:

The types of compensation and benefit packages that attract veterinarians
Honest but enticing job descriptions
The most effective places to advertise veterinary opportunities
Interviewing
Setting expectations and goals for new hires
How to retain veterinarians

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 pending approval for:

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

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/21721-recruiting-and-retaining-veterinarians

Online Event - Wednesdays - The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie - AmPa!
2021-02-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The AmPA! weekly Wednesday Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. #ThankstoMaddie
You’ll join AmPA! and HASS Staff and industry leaders, but, more importantly, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.
#ThankstoMaddie for making education like this possible.
Registration now required! You only need to register once for 2021.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bit.ly/3nkHsZT

Webinar - Wednesdays from 1/20/21–2/24/21 - Shelter Success Simplified Webinar Series - Humane Network
2021-02-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Want to prepare your animal shelter or rescue group for the challenges of 2021? We’ve got a free series of six Shelter Success Simplified webinars starting soon to get your organization on the road to success! They will be each Wednesday at 1 p.m. Pacific (4 p.m. Eastern) from Jan. 20 through Feb. 24. You don’t have to attend all, but space is limited so sign up now: https://www.humanenetwork.org/webinar-signup

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

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

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

Webinar details

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Online Event - 2/17/21 - The Power of Animals: A Look into Mental Health and the Animal Bond - CARE
2021-02-17 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Join the CARE Caucus Black History Month Series: Week 3 – The Power of Animals: A look into Mental Health and the Animal Bond. James Evans will be in a discussion with Noah Haislah, @NoahandMilo, Certified Personal Trainer, and Candace Croney, PhD, Professor, Animal Behavior and Well-being; Director, Center for Animal Welfare Science. They will talk about the positive power that animals can have over humans and the mental health issues that plague Black and Brown people professionally and personally.
Register in advance for this meeting: us02web.zoom.us
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This event is free. If you would like to make a donation in lieu of a registration free, please donate to www.careawo.org/donate
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/474692793530502

Online Event - 2/17/21 - Being a Black Woman Entrepreneur in the Veterinary Profession with Dr. Tosha Starke - BlackDVM Network
2021-02-17 16:00 - 17:40 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Join us for a Q&A hosted by Dr. Tierra Price. Dr. Starke will take questions from the audience and discuss her experiences and challenges in the professional world as a Black Woman Entrepreneur.
Dr. Starke grew up on a grain and livestock farm in Brunswick County, Virginia. Pursuing her passions of caring for and healing animals she received her DVM degree from Virginia Tech in 2004. Since then she has been practicing in Northern Virginia. Dr. Starke’s experience is varied and well rounded. She has practiced as a Chief of Staff in two hospitals, provided medical care to shelter pets as well as worked as associate veterinarian. Her interests include dentistry and surgery and she loves the interaction and relationships that she builds with patients and clients.
Dr. Starke lives in Northern Virginia with her husband, her children Christopher and Gabby and three dogs: Dozer, Bruce and Kettle. Starting All Four PAWS Veterinary Relief was a wonderful way for her to balance her passion as a mom and as a veterinarian and spend more time with her family.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.blackdvmnetwork.com/event-details/being-a-black-woman-entrepreneur-in-the-veterinary-profession-with-dr-tosha-starke

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters - 2/18/21 - Riverside County Field Services Update - CASCAR - UC Davis KSMP
2021-02-18 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
This coming Thursday, in addition to the usual hellos and whatever is pressing on people’s minds, we will hear a quick update from Chris Mayer, the Commander of Field Operations for the Riverside County Dept. of Animal Services, on how the various changes of the past year have been integrated into the work of their field services team. I heard him speak on a recent Maddie’s Friday leadership call and asked him to give a reprise for us as the field service perspective is such an important one to include. We are eager to hear from you as well – field officers are on the front lines of communication, often on their own in the moment. What has worked well, what challenges have you run across in terms of supporting officers and bringing the whole shelter team along with new programs and policies?
CASCAR room link: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2021-02-18 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making, and behavior modification in the shelter.
Each session is 90 minutes, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time every Thursday in June, beginning June 4th.
The topics are:

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

Intake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective – June 11th

Canine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th

Behavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th

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

6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020

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

Where:
VIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS

Presenter:
Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC

Contact:
Kathy Anderson
Kathy@CalAnimals.org

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

Webinar - 2/18/21 - Huddle 6: Working with the Community - Maddie's Fund
2021-02-18 13:00 - 13:40 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Join us for the sixth huddle of the No Place Like Home Challenge on Thursday, February 18 (1pm PST)! This interactive huddle will include a total of 20 minutes of presentation time and 20 minutes for Q&A.
Hosted by: Bethany Colonnese (San Antonio Animal Care) and Ann Dunn (Oakland Animal Services)
Topic: Organization works with community to help facilitate Return to Homes
– Partnerships exist with local businesses (veterinarians, pet supply stores), community centers and churches
– Volunteers in high stray intake areas foster lost animals and help look for owners
– Utilities companies help find contact information for owners
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqcuChqzorGdQp48KWjlACSfXJYvzO7yoz

Town Hall - 2/18/21 - Activating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Animal Welfare: Part 2 - Best Friends
2021-02-18 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Join us for a two part discussion on Best Friend Animal Society’s approach to DE&I work. Come with an open mind and leave with actionable next steps for your organization.
The discussions will be moderated by José Ocaño, senior director of people and culture for Best Friends, and featuring James Evans, president for CARE, and Julie Castle, chief executive officer for Best Friends. Also joining will be the Best Friends Culture Council Co-Chairs.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/tools-and-information/best-friends-town-halls

Online Conference - 2/20/21 to 2/21/21 - Fear Free Pet Behavior Symposium - San Francisco SPCA
2021-02-20, 2021-02-21 | Virtual
You are invited to the virtual Fear Free Pet Behavior Symposium Hosted by the San Francisco SPCA.
Over two days, the best minds in veterinary medicine will present to three focused audiences: Shelter Personnel, Pet Guardians, and Veterinary Professionals.
Featuring renowned Fear Free founder Dr. Marty Becker, SF SPCA leading Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorists Dr. Jeannine Berger and Dr. Wailani Sung, and a variety of Fear Free experts from the veterinary and shelter world, this virtual symposium will focus on the practical and environmental concepts of Fear Free as well as the latest strategies and processes demonstrated in veterinary clinics and shelters today; RACE CE credit will be available for both the shelter and veterinary sessions. Pet Guardian audiences will be treated to insights on how Fear Free practices can elevate animal interactions at home and in pet care environments.
Join us to learn about the most relevant veterinary, shelter, and pet care practices and innovations happening today.

Saturday, 02/20/2021
Shelter Personnel $149.00
Pet Guardians $9.99

Sunday, 02/21/2021
Veterinary Professionals $295.00

The shelter and veterinary track sessions will all be submitted for RACE approval. The Shelter Personnel track will be approved for 8 RACE-approved CE hours and the veterinary professional track will be approved for 16 RACE-approved CE hours. All registrants will have on-demand access to their registered track sessions for 90 days following the live event.

WEBSITE LINK: https://conferenceondemand.net/spca/fearfree2021

Webinar - 2/20/21 - An Introduction to Fear-based Behaviors Across Species: Dogs, Horses, Cats, Birds - Training Matters (fee applies)
2021-02-20 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
With Debbie Jacobs, CPDT-KA, RBT; Michelle Martiya, equine trainer; Katenna Jones, ScM, ACAAB,CCBC, CDBC, CPDT-KA; Emily Strong, CDBC, CPDT-KA, SBA.
February 20, 2021, noon to 3 p.m. eastern time
The science of how animals learn and overcome fear-based behavior challenges such as fear of people, discomfort with being handled, fear of other animals, terror in particular environments, is the same across species. What is not the same is how trainers work with different species because of the animals’ particular needs and safety considerations for the humans working with them.
We have assembled an expert group to talk about how they work with scared animals in a species with which they specialize. In this online seminar, Debbie Jacobs will talk about dogs, Michelle Martiya about horses, Katenna Jones about cats, and Emily Strong about birds. These ladies will discuss the behavioral profile of the fearful animals they often see, that is the behaviors they exhibit and their typical history. The presenters will then talk about how they work through specific behavior challenges, highlighting what may be different about working through the situation with a dog, horse, cat or bird in terms of management, safety, reinforcement delivery, and other aspects of the training process.
The intent is to take a comparative approach. What is the same and what is different about working with traumatized animals of these different species, as well as to highlight the particular considerations with each species. In addition to giving presentations, the presenters will be available for a Q&A session afterwards. This promises to be a very interesting and educational event with some of the best trainers in the business, and certainly some of the best at handling fear-based behavior including aggression and reactivity.
CEUs are available. Three from IAABC; 2.5 from CCPCT for trainers and .5 for behavior consultants.

WEBSITE LINK: http://mattersdogtraining.com/events/

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-02-22 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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

Online Event - 2/22/21 - All Black Lives: The Intersection Between Being Black and LGBTQ+ - BlackDVM Network
2021-02-22 16:00 - 17:40 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
During this panel discussion we will explore the intersectionality between identifying as Black and as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Our panelists will share their perspectives on experiences that have shaped their views and how we can support them as their entire selves.
Join Us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsce6uqD4uGtIq2AYJURRhsKk6HjMKsgCD
About our panelists:
Marquis Harper is a 1st-year veterinary student at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary medicine from Henderson, NC. He found his passion for animal wellbeing while volunteering at his local animal shelter, which eventually led him to working at the local animal hospital while in high school. After high school, he studied at the illustrious North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where he acquired both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Animal Science. After vet school, his goal is to become a Large Animal Veterinarian and eventually settling down back in his hometown to open up a low-cost veterinary clinic.
Dr. Dane Whitaker has been practicing veterinary medicine in the San Francisco area for over 25 years. He completed his Masters in Preventive Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis in 2017 and is currently providing small animal clinical relief services across central California. He is also a relief veterinarian at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito CA, and in non-pandemic times he has provided clinical as well as field support for marine mammal research projects. Although a Bay Area native, he grew up in Florida and graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. After graduation, he completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship at the Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital. His veterinary interests include small animal medicine, clinical pathology, marine mammal medicine and One Health. Dr. Whitaker is the president of the Pride Veterinary Medical Community and takes an active role in promoting the ideas of inclusion and acceptance for all members of the community in the veterinary profession.
Kenneth Burris is a 3rd year veterinary medical student at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Born in the District of Columbia and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Tufts University in Biomedical Engineering and Sociology (w/ a Minor in Africana Studies) and earned a Master of Medical Science degree from Hampton University (HBCU). Kenneth completed a Graduate Business Minor in Health Sciences at The OSU Fisher College of Business and is currently on student government at The OSU College of Veterinary Medicine as a Class of 2022 Diversity Committee Representative.
My name is Donja Pettiford. I received my BS in Animal Science and MS in Food Science from NCA&TSU.I am currently working full-time with the USDA-FSIS in NC as a technical trainer. As a technical trainer I train new and established employees on food safety in the meat and poultry division.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.blackdvmnetwork.com/event-details/all-black-lives-the-intersection-between-being-black-and-lgbtq

Online Course - Registration open until 2/23/21 or until full - 2/23/21 to 3/12/21 - Shock - VIN/VSPN (fee applies)
2021-02-23 | Virtual
Shock is a complex syndrome with a wide range of etiologies. It is a life-threatening emergency, which requires prompt recognition and intervention. Clinicians will be guided through key pathophysiological processes explaining common clinical presentations in veterinary patients. Step-by-step patient management will be discussed.
Presenter: Guillaume Hoareau, DVM, PhD
Course Open: February 23-March 12, 2021
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesday, March 2, 2021; 9:00-11:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 2
RACE Category: 2 hours Medical
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to

understand the clinical importance of shock
review shock types classification
describe the steps of diagnosing shock
review the clinical management of shock
discuss specific clinical scenarios: hemorrhagic shock, traumatic brain injury
present clinical indications for the use of vasopressors

Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians actively interested in the management of trauma patients.
RACE Accreditation: This course is approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-766519)
Course Agenda:
Week 1 (Real Time Session March 2, 2021): Shock
Presenter: Guillaume Hoareau, DVM, PhD
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 $46 ($41 early bird special if enrolled by February 9, 2021)
Non-Member $110 ($99 early bird special if enrolled by February 9, 2021)
Prices are listed in US dollars.
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on February 23, 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/EMRG201-0221.htm

Webinar – 2/23/21 – Huddle 7: Laws and Regulations – Maddie’s Fund
2021-02-23 10:00 - 10:40 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Join us for the seventh huddle of the No Place Like Home Challenge on Tuesday, February 23 (10am PST)! This interactive huddle will include a total of 20 minutes of presentation time and 20 minutes for Q&A.
Hosted by: Adam Ricci (Palm Valley) and Chris Fitzgerald (City of Rochester)
Topic: 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 spay/neuter 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
– Team works with owners to fix problems that lead to lost animals (i.e. – mending doors and fences)
– Encourage microchipping over mandatory licensing

WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpfuGsrTsiH9QbJ1i3PI236tFjdCkO8ZPz

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

Other Upcoming Webinars with this Speaker include:

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

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

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

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

Presenters:

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

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

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