Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 4/27/22 - Creating a Time Management System that Works: A Workshop for Nonprofit Leaders - Network for Good
2022-04-27 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Learn how to get more of the right things done in this time blocking and energy management workshop!
Let’s be clear about one thing, if you don’t control your schedule — it will control you. As a small shop (or big shop), it’s crucial to understand when you need to show up as your best self and then make the most of your time because we know that time is your most valuable asset.
In this workshop, you’ll learn:

3 core areas of time management: time blocking, prioritization & calendar management
3 ways to think about prioritization & mapping strategies for better efficiency

You can expect to be reminded of some things you already know, learn a few things you didn’t know, and work through some of your toughest time management hurdles together.
Speaker: Rachel Bearbower (she/her), Founder + CEO of Small Shop Strategies
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/nonprofit-time-management/

Online Event - Wednesdays 4/6/22 to 4/27/22 - We Foster Challenge Zoom Huddle - Maddie's Fund
2022-04-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Please join us for 4 weekly, info-packed meetings with time for your questions. Starting April 6 – 27, every Wednesday at 11am PT/2pm ET, there will be a 60-minute Zoom Huddle. The topics coincide with the welcoming practices. There will be 20-minute presentations followed by 20 minutes for Q+A.
You only have to register once to sign up for all of the huddles. Weekly email reminders will be sent out with that week’s discussions. We look forward to seeing you!
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcOCgpzsjHdBwJJjQMRKlGmTYFewmVOee

Webinar - 4/27/22 - Saving the Smallest: Optimizing Neonatal/Pediatric Kitten & Puppy Care in Shelters - The AAWA
2022-04-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
If you are among the many shelters who climb “kitten mountain” every year, and see neonatal/pediatric puppies as well, this is the webinar for you!
We all know how difficult this period of care can be for shelters and their foster families. This interactive webinar will give participants actionable steps to help improve the care provided to neonatal/infant puppies and kittens in their shelter’s care. After this webinar, attendees will be able to:

Describe the developmental milestones for puppies and kittens from birth to 8 weeks and recognize what is “normal”
Identify the most common causes of neonatal mortality and steps that can be taken to minimize the risk
Create foster care protocols that optimize live outcomes for neonatal puppies and kittens

Shelter medicine staff and anyone in the shelter who works with fosters or recruits fosters will benefit from this session.
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 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit

Pending approval for RACE CE.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/sheltermed-4-27-22

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-04-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-05-05 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 - 4/28/22 - Creating Sticky Messages: Your Team Superpower - VETGirl
2022-04-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Clients trust Dr. Google more than your team?
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Elanco practice management webinar, Dr. Mary Ann Vande Linde discusses building the foundation of effective team communication. Tune in to learn techniques to build client trust with your veterinary health care team.
Thanks to sponsorship from Elanco, this webinar is FREE to all!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/april-28-2022-creating-sticky-messages-your-team-superpower/

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2022-04-29 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-05-06 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/3s2SYgi
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for executive and leadership level staff. 150 to 200 shelter professionals, national leaders and shelter veterinarians typically participate and we discuss everything from disaster and emergency relief planning, to creating more diverse, equitable and inclusive organizations, to addressing the realities of budget reductions and the need to pivot to better serve people and animals.
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/3s2SYgi

Online Course – Starts 5/2/22 – Beginning Behavior Consulting Mentorship with Sarah Filipiak – IAABC (fee applies)
2022-05-02 | Virtual
Are you new to behavior consulting or thinking about starting work in behavior? Are you already consulting and looking for advice regarding more advanced cases? Are you looking for help with specific cases or kinds of cases? If you’ve thought about taking on, or are new to, cases such as aggression towards strangers, dog-dog reactivity, resource guarding and separation anxiety, or you just want to brush up on your behavior chops, this mentorship is for you.
This mentorship will help you:

Understand how to determine and acknowledge your skill level
Examine the difference between training and behavior modification
Understand the basic principles of behavior modification and how they apply to all situations
Understand how to communicate your expectations and clients’ options prior to accepting more challenging cases
Understand how to write behavior plans clients can follow
Explore how to motivate clients to implement plans requiring a heavy level of commitment and follow-through

Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Sarah Filipiak will share tips on coaching behavior clients, including case organization and communication, for maximum client compliance. She’ll also cover the risks inherent in tackling tricky behaviors and how to keep from getting in over your head while still expanding your training horizons. We’ll also take a look at training hierarchies and other tools that can help you solve your current challenging cases.
This program will explore evaluating, resolving, and managing problem canine behaviors through guided online discussions, sample case studies, video analysis, useful handouts, and more. In addition to the ongoing course interaction and support, you’ll meet weekly for face-to-face live online group support.
Come prepared with a client behavior case you would like to troubleshoot, or just join us to listen and learn.
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS **

Auditors do not attend online meetings
Meetings are not recorded
Meetings take place on Mondays at 7:00 pm Eastern (first meeting May 9th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration
There are 7 meetings for this mentorship

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/beginning-behavior-consulting-mentorship-with-sarah-filipiak/

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2022-05-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-05-09 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

Conference - 5/3/22 to 5/4/22 (online) and 5/12/22 to 5/13/22 (in-person) - Humane Canada's Summit for Animals - Humane Canada
2022-05-03, 2022-05-04 | Virtual
Join over 1000+ online and 200-300 in-person attendees at the biggest and best-attended animal welfare event in Canada, focusing professional development, network building and fun! Join animal welfare experts, professionals and enthusiasts to learn and connect.
For the month of May 2022, we’ll provide access to education and knowledge around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Reconciliation, the Future of Sheltering, Leadership and Management, Animal Sentience, and much more. Plus, your chance to win multiple prize giveaways throughout the event!
Get ready to engage with industry leaders, learn valuable information, and connect with other like-minded people, professionals, and inspirational leaders from around the world. Find out more below!
WEEK 1: MAY 3 – 4
Two full days online! Featuring live sessions in a variety of formats, interactive networking, virtual exhibitors, wellness activities and so much more – don’t miss out.
WEEK 2: May 12 – 13
May 12-13 in beautiful Banff, Alberta featuring live in-person sessions and exclusive workshops and sessions over two days. Including interactive and in-person networking activities and opportunities to connect.
WEEK 3: May 16-20
Slow it down and watch on-demand. These sessions will be released at the beginning of the week with access for 60 days post-event. Take your time to watch and take part in wellness activities throughout the week.
WEEK 4: May 23-31
More on-demand sessions and some live sessions. These sessions will be released at the beginning of the week with access for 60 days post-event. Tune in for the closing live session to bring the Summit together!
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanecanada.swoogo.com/summit

Webinar - 5/3/22 - The Forgotten Partner in Responding to Animal Abuse: The Veterinarian - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-05-03 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
Shouldn’t the veterinarian be at least as proactive in responding to suspected animal abuse as physicians are in recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse? That’s a question being discussed in veterinary circles as more practitioners receive training in veterinary forensics and learn how to resolve their formidable practice management dilemmas. State laws, national organizational policies, and Veterinary Social Workers are prompting a new look at the veterinarian’s role with abused animals. Growing public interest in animal welfare and the FBI’s inclusion of four types of animal cruelty in the NIBRS data system is resulting in veterinarians being asked to articulate exactly what an abused animal’s condition is. This webinar will describe how veterinarians are an invaluable resource for law enforcement and animal care & control officers in not only reporting, describing, and testifying about animal abuse, but also in the newest frontier – “DV and the DVM,” responses when clients express histories of domestic violence which also affects their animals’ well-being.
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
Internationally acclaimed lecturer, author and educator Phil Arkow is coordinator of the National LINK Coalition – the National Resource Center on The LINK between Animal Abuse and Human Violence – and edits the monthly LINK-Letter. He chairs the Latham Foundation’s Animal Abuse and Family Violence Prevention Project. He teaches at the University of Florida and Harcum College. He has presented over 300 times in 17 countries, 38 states, and 9 Canadian provinces, and has authored over 95 key reference works on human-animal interactions and violence prevention.
He co-founded the National Link Coalition, the National Animal Control Association, and the Colorado and New Jersey humane federations. He has served with the AVMA, the ASPCA, American Humane, the Delta Society, the Animals & Society Institute, the National Sheriffs Association, the National Coalition on Violence Against Animals, the National District Attorneys Association, the Academy on Violence & Abuse, and the American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from New Jersey Child Assault Prevention.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/the-forgotten-partner-in-responding-to-animal-abuse-the-veterinarian/

Webinar - 5/3/22 - What’s New with Chronic Feline Pain Control - VETGirl
2022-05-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Cats… always the exception to the rule!
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Michael Petty, CVPP, CVMA, CCRT, CAAPM delivers some tips and tricks to help you diagnose and treat osteoarthritis in cats. Tune in to learn about new feline pain therapeutic options you can use!
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, 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/may-3-2022-whats-new-with-chronic-feline-pain-control/

Webinar - 5/4/22 - Raise More Money Through Email with Storytelling - Network for Good
2022-05-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Nonprofits know that email is a powerful direct response tool for online fundraising. But it can be hard to write emails that stand out and bring in donations for your cause.
In this webinar, Vanessa Chase Lockshin will show you how to harness the power of storytelling to write irresistible fundraising emails. Her proven strategies have helped one of clients, Variety BC, raise over $1m in 15 months.
What we’ll cover:

Understand the differences between narrative and story in fundraising email, and why each drive fundraising results
The structure of a strong story-driven fundraising email
Quick wins to step up the copy of your next fundraising email

Speaker: Vanessa Chase Lockshin
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/raise-more-money-through-email/

Webinar - 5/4/22 - Cats and Wildlife - HSUS
2022-05-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
With a mission to protect all animals, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) stands on common ground with those who care about both cats and wildlife. With determination, innovation and collaboration, we believe that human-cat-wildlife conflicts can be humanely resolved. Please join us for this webinar, in which we will discuss the following topics:

The relationship between cats and wildlife
The value of trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) programs
Protecting community cats from wildlife
Protecting wildlife from domestic cats
Tips for keeping cats happily indoors

Presenters: Lynsey White & Danielle Bays
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanepro.org/trainings/cats-wildlife-webinar

Webinar - 5/4/22 - Building a Leadership Culture - The AAWA
2022-05-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Some organizational gurus contend that culture is the primary job of the CEO and leadership team because all other pillars of a great organization rest upon a healthy culture. A neglected aspect of building an effective and dynamic culture is leadership, especially at the middle supervisory level of the organization. It is a dangerous fallacy that leadership acumen is only necessary at the top. Building a leadership culture begins by recognizing and communicating the expectation of leadership at every level of the organization, coupled with the training and support required to develop each person’s leadership skills.
This session will explore the leader’s responsibility for culture paired with the need for an ongoing effort to provide leadership training and support. Tracy will explain his approach to leadership development in creating a Leadership Academy at each organization he led. The Leadership Academy is a multi-session approach to building leadership capabilities and capacity based on Tracy’s leadership model for the social sector, Leadership From The Heart.
This live and recorded webinar is approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
This webinar is part 1 in the 5-part A Great Place to Work series.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/50422-building-a-leadership-culture

Online Event - 5/4/22 - Learn How You Can Help the Fundraiser for Ukrainian Animal Shelters - PPG
2022-05-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
PPG is supporting a fundraiser for six animal shelters in Ukraine. At this live event you can meet the creator, Dr. Marina Bayeva as well as supporting veterinarian Dr. Paula Klek and PPG’s Shelter & Rescue Division Chair Holden Svirsky. We will have updates on the use of funding as well as about the animals benefiting from your generous support.
Marina Bayeva
Marina Bayeva, MD, PhD was born and raised in Dnipro, Ukraine and is a Fellow in Hospital-Based Psychotherapy at The Austen Riggs Center in Massachusetts. Dr. Bayeva’s devotion to animal welfare causes began in childhood. She collected lunch scraps from the cafeteria for street cats while she convinced her parents to let her have a cat of her own, adding to their menagerie of guinea pigs, hamsters and birds. Dr. Bayeva’s parents still live in Dnipro, where her aid efforts to local shelters and rescue organizations have been focused. She currently shares her home with two rescued cats Herman and Tyson and her rescued dog, Henry, who loves to steal Impossible burgers from the freezer.
Paula Klek
Paula Klek, DVM is a first-generation Ukrainian-American and a practicing veterinarian in Massachusetts. Dr. Klek graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. She shares her life with three dogs: Nattie, Bleu and Graysea, and an African Gray parrot named Quixote.
Holden Svirsky
K. Holden Svirsky, CTC, CSAT is a canine behavior consultant in Massachusetts. She is the Chair of PPG’s Shelter & Rescue Division and sits on PPG’s Advocacy Panel. Holden is a graduate of the Academy for Dog Trainers and a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer. Holden is a second-generation Ukrainian-American. She currently shares her life with her Yakutian Laika dog, Zymova Zirka, which means “Winter’s Star.”
If you would like to donate please use this link: https://givebutter.com/wtSBYy
This will be streamed live on the PPG Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PetProfessionalGuild
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4785987

Online Event - 5/4/22 - A Conversation: Real Solutions to the Veterinary Shortage - The Bridge Club
2022-05-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Shortages in veterinary medical professionals is very real. Practices both private and corporate are feeling the strain of finding the DVMs and now it is spreading to technicians as well. There are many solutions to our current challenges, but are any of them truly solving our pain points.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/a-conversation-real-solutions-to-the-veterinary-shortage

Online Course – Starts 5/5/22 – Fundamentals of Ethology – IAABC (fee applies)
2022-05-05 | Virtual
Think outside the Skinner box! Ethology is the scientific and objective study of how animals behave in the real world. This course will teach you the core concepts of ethology — how animals see their world, and why they behave the way they do.
You’ll learn how the environment, individual personality, and genetics all interact. This course is great for anyone new to ethology, working or interested in sheltering, zoos, training, and behavior, and everyone interested in getting the most out of their relationship with a companion animal, personal or professional.
Ethology is the study of animal behavior and its evolution, and is a key factor in having true expertise in the understanding of animals.

How do animals see and interact with their world?
What does this mean in terms of how they behave?
How will this change and enhance your understanding of behavior?
How can this understanding dramatically improve your ability to work with, and help animals?

An understanding of ethology, and the exploration of these questions will forever change how you think about the animals we live and work with.
Course Begins: May 5, 2022
Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ONLINE WEEKLY MEETINGS **

Auditors do not attend online meetings
Meetings are not recorded
Meetings take place on Thursdays at 7:00 pm Eastern (first meeting May 12th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration
There are 4 meetings for this course

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/fundamentals-of-ethology/

Webinar - 5/5/22 - How Animals Learn - PPG (fee applies)
2022-05-05 11:00 | Virtual
This webinar teaches the basics of dog learning behavior. Do you know why your dog runs to the door and barks at the mailman? Does your dog beg when you eat dinner? Learn how we can use basic theories of dog behavior to teach your dog new things. Also learn why dogs learn these common misbehaviors and how to change them. This 1.5-hour webinar was designed for anyone who loves dogs! Whether you are a veterinarian, a veterinary technician, groomer, a dog parent or just a dog lover this class will help your dog learn faster!
Learning Objectives:

Learn the basics of how dogs learn
Learn how to change misbehaviors

CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
Presenter: Shannon Riley-Coyner
An internationally sought-after speaker, Shannon has been a pet lover all her life and a dog trainer for over 20 years. She has spent her life observing, caring for and training animals of all kinds. She spoke at Pet Professional Guilds Geek Week Australia in 2021, has worked in the Bird Department at Marine World Africa USA, and worked as a handler and trainer for an African Serval Cat at Safari West, a private zoo in Santa Rosa, California. She has participated in behavior studies including observations of bald eagles and addax antelope through the San Francisco Zoo and Safari West.
Her education includes a Biology Degree, specializing in Zoology from Sonoma State. She is a Registered Veterinary Technician, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
Shannon created Truly Force Free Animal Training in 2015 so that anyone, anywhere could have access to force free, positive reinforcement animal training. In 2018, Shannon published “The Evolution of Dog Training” available in audio, print and Ebook.
Shannon’s dog training philosophy revolves around force free, positive reinforcement; however, her goal is for healthy happy relationships between pets and their people. Diet, exercise, environment, and training all play a significant role in achieving this goal.
Shannon spent many years as the head dog trainer for PAWS for Healing, a pet assisted therapy organization. She performed temperament testing and assisted in the training of therapy dogs who visited hospitals, veteran groups, special educational facilities, and convalescent homes. She believes strongly in the benefits of developing the human animal bond and can assist in coaching for pets and their human companions to develop that connection.
Shannon is a past President for the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4726567

Online Event - 5/5/22 - Live from the Ranch with Sarah Rodriguez and Jennifer Kolar - Karen Pryor Academy
2022-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event on Thursday, May 5, at 12:00 pm (PT). The episode will feature special guests Sarah Rodriguez and Jennifer Kolar, and include real-time training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Webinar - 5/5/22 - Leveling Up: Managing Mental Health in the Workplace - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-05-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
How do you feel behind your smile?
In this 1-hour VETgirl webinar, VETgirl’s Chief Happiness Officer, Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW, LCSW dives deep into the “need to know” issue of mental health in veterinary practice. In this lecture, she will review guidelines we can use to identify and support mental health awareness and resources in the workplace for our veterinary team members.
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!
*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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/may-5-2022-leveling-up-managing-mental-health-in-the-workplace/

Webinar – 5/7/22 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2022-05-07 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-may-2022/

Webinar - 5/8/22 - Feline Diabetes Tips and Tricks - VETGirl
2022-05-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Sugar rush: Get better control of the highs and lows of diabetes!
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Purina webinar, Dr. Andrew Bugbee, DACVIM reviews some tips for the treatment and monitoring of diabetes mellitus in cats. Tune in for an overview of dietary and insulin therapies, as well as a discussion on developing patient-specific monitoring plans.
Thanks to sponsorship from Purina, 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!
*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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/may-8-2022-feline-diabetes-tips-and-tricks/

Online Course – Starts 5/9/22 – Feline Behavior Solutions: Teaching Foundation Behaviors for Modifying Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)
2022-05-09 | Virtual
Modification of any problematic or unwanted behavior requires mechanical skill, knowledge of species-specific behavior, and experience with a variety of strategies and techniques. This course will provide opportunities for anyone who works with cats to gain all of that, and more. Each of the five weeks is packed with information that can be directly and immediately applied to a variety of cat behavior cases, from aggression to anxiety and from fighting to fear.
This course was created for cat behavior consultants who are looking to take on more advanced cases, or cat lovers simply looking to teach cats specific skills. Content is relevant to anyone who works with cats in a professional, volunteer, or personal capacity.
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/feline-behavior-solutions-teaching-foundation-behaviors-for-modifying-behavior/

Webinar – 5/9/22 – Maintenance of Equipment in Dentistry: Part 2 – VDOS (fee applies)
2022-05-09 10:00 - 11:45 | Virtual
This VDOS webinar will review the role of veterinary technicians, nurses and dental hygienists in the maintenance of equipment, instruments, and materials used in small animal dentistry and oral surgery. The focus of the second part is on routine maintenance and emergency repair of the dental machine, handpieces, etc. 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.
Speaker: Jeanette Eliason, CVT, RDH, VTS (Dentistry)
Moderator: Alexander M. Reiter, Dipl. Tzt., Dr. med. vet., Dipl. AVDC, EVDC, FF-AVDC-OMFS
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/maintenance-of-equipment-in-dentistry-part-2-1-00-pm-et

Online Event - 5/9/22 - Asian Stereotypes in the Media - CARE
2022-05-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Join Jennifer Evans, Ranier Maningding (Founder & Chief Brand Officer of LLAG Media) and Alina M. Luna (Professor of English at Western Colorado University and an activist for equity) as they discuss stereotypes found in the media, the damage it causes, and how we can prevent future harm.
About this series:
In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, CARE will be hosting a series of open discussions, sharing resources and offering a invitation to do some new thinking during the month of May.
All the talks are free and registration is required.
Learn more about CARE AWO: https://careawo.org/​
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvfuqhpj0uGtduSGYwyULA5TjM8ob4MesT

Webinar - 5/10/22 - The Future Is Four: The Right Care - Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
2022-05-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Offering the Right Care means animals are not left in dangerous circumstances to cause harm, suffer, or die because the shelter can’t admit them; nor are they are admitted to a crowded shelter when there are better options within the community. You’re doing this work because you want to serve animals and people in the shelter and in the community, but in order to provide the best care, you have to know—and make sure you’re operating within—your capacity for care. Within the shelter’s walls, the Right Care encompasses staffing, housing and programs to meet each animal’s basic needs. In this webinar, Drs. Chumkee Aziz and Denae Wagner will share how to provide humane housing and match community need to community capacity and shelter services to ensure all animals receive the care that is right for them.
This webinar is part 3 of “The Future Is Four: The Right Care in the Right Place at the Right Time to the Right Outcome Right Place” series. Register once for these four sessions, which will be recorded.
The webcast has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association.
Presenters
Denae Wagner, DVM, MPVM, Assistant Director and Chief Portalizer
In her work for the Koret Shelter Medicine Program, Dr. Wagner has helped shelters from Florida to Vancouver. Her contributions have ranged from Capacity for Care (C4C) calculations and population health to full facility design consultations. After initially fashioning them by hand, Dr. Wagner oversaw the design and manufacture of the Kat Portal for the Koret Shelter Medicine Program. Over 5,000 of her hand-made and manufactured portals have been installed in animal shelters throughout North America and beyond, earning Dr. Wagner the nickname, The Portal Queen. The portals safely and cleanly couple pairs of existing cat cages, transforming cramped housing into roomier double-compartment condos. Dr. Wagner’s current interests include evidence based shelter design and the effects of housing and the shelter environment on animal health and well-being.
Mehnaz (Chumkee) Aziz, DVM, Outreach Veterinarian
Chumkee obtained her DVM degree at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. She then completed an internship at the ASPCA’s Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital in NYC in 2013, which included experience in anti-cruelty work and shelter medicine. Chumkee was a resident at the KSMP from 2013-2016.She headed the Northern Tier Shelter Initiative and served as Senior Director of Shelter Medicine Services at the ASPCA before returning to the KSMP in January, 2022 as an outreach veterinarian. Her current interests include the role of community collaboration in mitigating pet homelessness, proactive shelter population management, and infectious disease prevention in shelters.

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