Shelter Learniverse

Online Conference - 10/3/20, 10/4/20, 10/24/20 and 10/25/20 - Feline Head & Neck - Diseases, Disorders and More - AAFP (fee applies)
2020-10-25 08:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-24 08:00 - 14:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
2020 Conference Educational Program

The AAFP’s 2020 Virtual Conference will focus on diseases and disorders of the feline head and neck. A myriad of feline health conditions affecting systems of the head and neck, including neurology, dermatology, ophthalmology, dentistry, respiratory, oncology, imaging, emergency and critical care, pain management, feeding tubes and more will be explored. This conference will join together veterinary healthcare professionals who are dedicated to increasing their feline knowledge and who are passionate about elevating the standard of care for cats.

Registration Brochure and Agenda
Oral Presentations & Research Abstracts
Young Veterinarian Scholarship
Sponsored by Royal Canin
Student Award Program
Sponsored by Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets

RACE Credits
The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) RACE committee has not yet approved this program as meeting the Standards adopted by the AAVSB but it is in the process of getting approved and will be approved before October 3, 2020. This program will be included on this website as well as the AAVSB’s Website once it is approved.
Please note that the CE will be valid if you watch the session on the day and time it will be released on the agenda and on-demand any time through December 31, 2020.

NY State CE
The New York State Board of Veterinary Medicine has approved the AAFP as a sponsor of continuing education for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://catvets.com/education/conference/2020

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2020-10-23 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-10-16 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
These calls are for executive and leadership level staff. 150 to 200 shelter professionals, national leaders and shelter veterinarians typically participate and we discuss everything from disaster and emergency relief planning, to creating more diverse, equitable and inclusive organizations, to addressing the realities of budget reductions and the need to pivot to better serve people and animals.
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Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2020-10-22 11:00 - 12:30, 2020-10-15 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 - 10/22/20 - Recommended Operational Changes for Veterinary Practices 2020–21 - Virox
2020-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Recommended Operational Changes for Veterinary Practices 2020–21
A panel of 4 business operations advisors outline human resource, OSHA safety, infectious disease, and management changes for the veterinary practice 2020-21 during COVID. You’ll learn:
Workflow
How practices are transitioning to inside care during the winter months while reducing workload and still keeping employees and clients safe.
Speaker Bash Halow provides real-life examples of how practices are bringing clients back into the building and switching up workflow to reduce the workload on already-overstretched teams. Includes a brief review of essential communication and scheduling tools that will help you now and indefinitely into the future.
Human Resources
A legal perspective on the common HR issues facing employers during COVID and how to deal with them fairly.
Labor attorney Kim Rovtar of Blue River Pet Care provides employers with an overview of HR during COVID as well as a flow chart for a legally-safe way to manage unprecedented COVID-related employee issues.
Infectious Disease
An evidence-based look at COVID-19 as we understand the disease today and the best practices we can all take to keep others and ourselves safe.
Nicole Kenny, Infection Disease expert with Virox Animal Health, has styled her presentation specifically for the experienced, medically-trained veterinary professional.
OSHA Safety
A review of the essential safety practices for all veterinary hospitals and the information you need to make intelligent decisions about operations while still staying compliant with the law.
OSHA consultant Isabel DeOliveira helps leaders make safety decisions that are right for your employees, your business, and in compliance with federal and state guidelines. She’ll include FREE, risk-free ways OSHA can provide individualized help for your business.
Additionally attendees receive:
– Written proceedings that include important links to valuable resources for the veterinary leader
-Links to OSHA, labor law, and management resources that can help attendees with their individual questions and issues.
-Ample Q & A time for your specific concerns
Attendance for this interactive webinar is free, but demand is expected to be high, so we encourage you to register soon.
WEBSITE LINK: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/161/xyxvztxz

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters - 10/22/20 - Villain, Victim, or Hero Presentation by Billions Institute Leader Becky Margiotta - CASCAR - UC Davis KSMP
2020-10-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
On a scale from one to ten, how open are you to learning something new?
Curiosity and humility are a huge part of leading change. And while most of us love to learn and believe we’re completely open to discovery, the truth is we all take on different personas that take us out of learning without us even being aware that we’ve “turned off” learning mode.
Join us for a different kind of CASCAR (that’s right, this is new territory for us!), where we’ll go on a journey with one of Dr. Hurley’s mentors, the incredible Becky Margiotta (100,000 Homes Campaign, Skid Row School for Unleashing Large-Scale Change, Billion Institute), to find out which of the three main personas, hero, victim, villain, like to ride with us to work from time to time. (Don’t be shy, we all have uninvited carpoolers.)
Most importantly, we’ll learn how to recognize when they are showing up and what to do with them when they do.
Bring your staff, bring your board, bring your cat. We’re on a mission to move barriers out of the way of progress and, sometimes, that starts with a little self-discovery.
To Join the Zoom Meeting
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Online Event - Wednesdays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-10-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-14 13:00 - 14:00
The AmPA! weekly Maddie’s Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week.
You’ll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy, as well as other industry leaders, but, more importantly, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.
Click this link to join at 3pm CT: https://bit.ly/3cjHM5I
WEBSITE LINK: Facebook Page With Info – Click Here

Webinar - 10/21/20 - The Role of Psychopharmacology in Shelter Animal Management - The AAWA
2020-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The Role of Psychopharmacology in Shelter Animal Management
We will explore the role psychoactive medications can play in the management of shelter animals’ behavior issues. Adopting out animals that are taking psychoactive medication can be challenging as potential adopters often have preconceptions. Shelter staff, including veterinarians, need to be prepared to navigate such adoption counseling conversations to make the right match. Learn how to help adopters understand the full situation and their role in a successful outcome. Medication monitoring in the shelter and post-adoption support will also be discussed. This presentation is suited for veterinary, shelter, rescue, and animal behavior professionals.
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 has been approved for:

1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval
1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

BONUS!:
– Members of The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement who are vets or vet students may receive a free 1-year membership with the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV).
– Members of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians who are professionals may receive a free 1-year membership with The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement. Veterinary students are not eligible for this promotion.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/sheltermed-10-21-20

Webinar - 10/20/20 - What 2020 Can Teach Us About the Future of Animal Welfare Marketing - The AAWA and Petfinder Pro
2020-10-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Part of the Petfinder Pro Adoption Options Series:

This year has been unpredictable in many ways, but as we move towards the end of 2020 we can look ahead to how lessons and insights gleaned during a global crisis may help us shape a brighter future for animals. This presentation will cover some key marketing takeaways from our collective COVID-19 response, shining a light on practical examples and ideas to help us better connect with all facets of our communities; leverage the power of teamwork and information sharing; and craft a strategic approach that means we can handle whatever comes next!

This webinar has been pre-approved for:

1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
1 NACA CE
1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

Petfinder members who participate are eligible for exclusive Petfinder Foundation grant opportunities.

To register for Adoption Options workshops, log in with your Association username and password OR create a FREE “Learning Non-Member” account.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/pf3

Webinar - 10/19/20 - The Future of Volunteers in Sheltering – Part 2 - Adisa
2020-10-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Back by popular demand! Join us for a second session on how to strategically support the critical work of volunteers in animal shelters nationwide. As operations continue to evolve with the changing landscape of the Covid-19 pandemic, our ability to be nimble and engage volunteers in new and creative ways will be paramount to our success.
This interactive session will provide concrete practical tools and examples to help guide you in your leadership of volunteers, including:

Sharing best practices in how to keep volunteers informed and connected to your organization and each other during these challenging times.
Designing creative ways to develop new roles and shift volunteers to support evolving organizational needs.
Exploring ideas for celebrating the important contributions of volunteers through virtual recognition opportunities while increasing social connection to keep volunteers coming back.

Monday, October 19, 2020
11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. PST
Register now to join us. (Note, this session is interactive and will include breakout room discussions)

Facilitators:
Betsy McFarland is a Principal Consultant for Adisa and leads Energize, a program providing training, resources and consulting in volunteerism. Betsy is a strategist, facilitator, and problem-solver who has forged a unique professional niche focused on empowering staff and volunteers committed to tackling challenging societal issues. She brings 25 years of experience in animal protection, including 18 years at The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) where she served as vice president of the Companion Animals section. She has extensive experience growing volunteers within organizations large and small. She is a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) through the Association of Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and a trained facilitator through Georgetown University’s Institute for Transformational Leadership.
Lydia Krupinski is the Vice President of Mission Impact where she oversees The Anti-Cruelty Society’s humane education, community outreach, volunteer, and adoption placement efforts. As the Society’s Chief Program Officer, Lydia is leading the charge in expanding the organization’s community of caring by supporting and inspiring animal lovers within and beyond the walls of the organization. Whether it’s facilitating adoption matches, equipping fosters and volunteers, responding to community pet needs, or mentoring the next generation of animal advocates, Lydia and her team are meaningfully engaging the public in exciting and innovative ways.
Jennah Billeter is the Director of Foster Programs at the Humane Rescue Alliance. In 2012, Jennah began her career in animal welfare with the former Washington Humane Society (WHS) as an overnight Customer Care Associate. She then worked as the Customer Care Supervisor for WHS and, in 2013, she enthusiastically accepted the position of Foster Program Manager. In this role, she has worked to build program that saves the lives of thousands of animals from our most vulnerable populations of animals. Now, as the Director of Foster Programs for the Humane Rescue Alliance she works to continually improve and innovate programs to help our animals and the people who want to help. Jennah is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park and holds graduate degrees from Virginia Tech and George Mason.

WEBSITE LINK: https://adisagroup.com/workshops/

Weekly Call - Monday Mornings - Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2020-10-19 08:00 - 09:00
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, animal shelter workers, volunteers and animal welfare leaders from across the country have been meeting every Monday morning at 7am PT/10am ET to discuss protocols, ideas, obstacles they’re facing and more.
NEW TIME as of 9/23/20 – 8 AM PT, 11 AM ET.
Led by Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Director of Pima Animal Care in Tucson, AZ, these calls have provided an opportunity for people to connect that otherwise may not have even met.
“The purpose of these calls is simple – maintain connection among shelter professionals, provide support and comradery, and share science-based news and information along with emerging best practices in animal welfare,” Hassen-Auerbach says. “These calls are always lively and interesting and we’re not afraid to debate and share different perspectives from the attendees. You can take center stage and share your thoughts and ideas in front of several hundred of your colleagues or quietly drink your morning coffee and listen in.”
For many, these calls have been an invaluable resource. “When the subject of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) came to the front of all of our minds, the calls adapted and we had a space to again learn from one another,” said Emily Klehm from South Suburban Humane Society in Chicago Heights, IL. “The calls have been my go-to source for grant information, statistics and trends. I’ve also been able to identify and connect to colleagues working on the same issues in similar communities.”
Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Executive Director at Austin Pets Alive! adds, “We hear from people in the industry who have important information related to COVID, new programming and research.  This is information you can’t possibly get in your day to day work at your local shelter.”
If you’re a shelter professional, dedicated volunteer or run a rescue organization, we want you to join us! Bookmark the link below and we will see you on Monday!
Note: The calls are recorded so if you can’t make it, you can listen in later. If you haven’t already, join the Facebook group to access the link to recorded calls and to connect with others on there.
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT – new time
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Online Course - Starts 10/18/20 - Feline Behavior Solutions: Teaching Foundation Behaviors for Modifying Behavior - IAABC (fee applies)
2020-10-18 | Virtual
Feline Behavior Solutions: Teaching Foundation Behaviors for Modifying Behavior

Date
Register

Course Begins: October 18th, 2020
Duration: 5 weeks
Instructor: Katenna Jones, ACAAB, CCBC
Register Now

About the Course
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.
Required Course Materials

Access to at least one cat throughout the duration of the course that

is social and friendly
has not been previously, formally trained
is food, touch, praise, or toy motivated

**
Access to multiple cats is recommended as a “backup” in case your primary isn’t feeling well or isn’t in the mood to train

Ability to record, trim, and upload videos with audio of cat training sessions
Clicker (iClick recommended)
Target stick (to be discussed in week 1, can be made or purchased – check out example here)
Cat rewards (to be discussed in week 1)

Weekly Content
Week 1 – Tools, Techniques, and Targets
We begin this course with a review of various tools, techniques, and tips that can be useful when addressing feline behavior problems. Students will establish a baseline understanding of what could be in their toolbox, ideas for determining reinforcers, determining rate of food delivery, and more. This knowledge will be applied as students learn how to target train a cat using clicker training, discuss applications, and practice target training with their cats.
Homework:
– Identify which rewards your cat prefers, the marker your cat is comfortable with, and define that marker for your cat (pair with reward).
– Post a video of one of your training sessions and discuss what you did well and what could use improvement.
– Post a positive comment on at least one fellow student’s training video.
Week #2 – Improving Mechanical Skill
This week students will learn about setting criteria, adjusting rates of reinforcement, assessing progress, DRI/DRO/DRA, and more.
Homework:
– Post video of target training your cat, in which you repeatedly make the same mistake. Discuss the mistake, how you felt when you “caught” it, and how you plan to move forward.
– Post a video of target training your cat, in which you are no longer making the mistake.
– Post a positive comment on at least one fellow student’s training video.
Week #3 – Building Toward Useful Behaviors
This week, students will learn how to take target training to the next level and begin teaching cats skills that can be applied to the real world.
Homework:
– Post a video of you training the skill you selected. Discuss why you chose this behavior and what kinds of problem behaviors you think it might be useful for.
– Review at least one fellow student’s training video and discuss what kinds of problem behaviors you think it might be useful for.
Week #4 – Achieving Fluency
This week, students will learn to assist their cats in becoming fluent in the behaviors they have been working on throughout this course. Focus should be on setting realistic criteria, determining what components of fluency are important, and tackling one component at a time. Components to be considered include the “3 D’s,” “PaLS,” and stimulus control.
Homework:
– Post a “before” video of your cat learning the skill you chose early on, as well as an “after” video of the same skill once you began addressing fluency.
– Review at least one fellow student’s training videos and help come up with ideas for how they might help the cat to become more fluent or comment on a component of the training that impressed you.
Week #5 – Critical Self-Assessment
This week, students will critically self-assess their work throughout this course to identify where they excelled, where they succeeded, and where they could have been done better. It is important for consultants to constantly reassess their process throughout each case to ensure they are working at an appropriate pace for the client AND for the cat, have realistic expectations, are not setting criteria too high nor too low, are able to adjust and adapt as needed.
Homework:
Discuss (in a video or in writing) what you are most proud of having achieved in this course, what you need to work on the most, and what plans you have for being more successful in the future.
Recommended Supplemental Materials

What is My Cat Saying? Feline Communication 101 (Munera) DVD
Understanding Cat Behavior (Roger Tabor)
Clicker Training for Cats (Karen Pryor)
Starting from Scratch: How to Correct Behavior Problems in Your Adult Cat (Pam Johnson-Bennett)
Twisted Whiskers: Solving Your Cat’s Behavior Problems (Pam Johnson-Bennett)

Prerequisites

Understanding of and ability to effectively marker train (any species)
Understanding of and ability to effectively train “target” or “touch” (any species)

* Experience with cats not required

Class Schedule
This five-week course will begin on the specified start date. Students will have access to the course material for 60 days after the course ends.

Course Completion/CEU Requirements
Auditors must review all course material. This will be verified in the Learning Management System.
Full Students must complete the homework assignments and participate in forum discussions. Students should expect to spend an average of 4 hours per week on course material and viewing, depending on individual speed of learning and the week’s materials.

Registration Information

Auditor
Full Student

CEUs
5.5 (CCPDT, IAABC, KPA)
9.5 (CCPDT); 12.5 (IAABC, KPA)

Member Cost
$159*
$249*

Non-Member Cost
$199
$324

*IAABC Members – log into your member account for the discount code

Online Course Cancellation Policy

Full refunds available more than 30 days before program start.
50% refund available 16 – 30 days before program start.
No refunds available 15 or fewer days before program start.

About the Instructor

Through her business Jones Animal Behavior, Katenna Jones provides private dog and cat behavior consulting services, group classes, and seminars at both local and national events. Katenna is the former Director of Educational Programs for the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Animal Behaviorist for the American Humane Association, and Behaviorist and Investigator for the RISPCA.
She has been involved in animal sheltering and rescue since 2000, is a disaster responder, is author of Fetching the Perfect Dog Trainer: Getting the Best for You and Your Dog and has contributed to numerous local and national publications.
Katenna earned her Master’s from Brown University where she studied animal behavior, learning and cognition. She is an Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Certified Cat and Dog Behavior Consultant, and Certified Pet Dog Trainer.
She shares her RI home with her husband, two adopted cats, and adopted dog.
If you have questions, email us at courses@iaabc.org.
WEBSITE LINK: https://m.iaabc.org/courses/feline-behavior-solutions/

Online Event - 10/17/20 - 2020 Fundraising Day: A Virtual One-Day Conference to Help Animal Nonprofits Navigate Fundraising in a COVID-19 World - Community Cats Podcast
2020-10-17 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
How is COVID-19 affecting fundraising for animal welfare nonprofits across the country? For many nonprofit organizations, it’s an unknown world when it comes to raising money, with new ideas and virtual innovation needing to happen with the cancellation of virtual events.
With the pandemic, social upheaval, and other serious issues affecting the animal welfare community, how should organizations raise money to support programs and initiatives? Join the Community Cats Podcast for a full day of tips, tricks, and best practices when it comes to raising funds during challenging economic times.
The event will happen on Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. The seminars will be recorded and available to watch at a later date as well. The event is just $25. To register, go to: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/fundraising-day-2020/
You’ll hear from animal welfare nonprofit leaders and other fundraising professionals from across the United States on a range of topics, from engaging donors to fundraising virtually. You won’t want to miss this virtual training that is sure to inspire you with new ideas to reach your fundraising goals.
Speakers throughout the weekend include fundraising and development experts from the Humane Network, Get Fully Funded, Animal Humane Society, Virtuous Software, Humane Rescue Alliance, Oregon Humane Society, and BWF fundraising consultants.
The Community Cats Podcast is the brainchild of Stacy LeBaron. Stacy has more than 20 years of experience working with community cats in Massachusetts. She was the president of the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society for 16 years. The podcast hopes to help create a more humane community for cats and provide education, information, and dialogue that will create a supportive environment to empower people to help cats in their community. For more information about the podcast, go to: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com or call 978-239-2090.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/fundraising-day-2020/

Webinar - 10/13/20 or 10/16/20 or 10/25/20 - 3 Options - Playgroups Part 1: The Why - Dogs Playing for Life
2020-10-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2020-10-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
PLAYGROUPS PART 1: THE WHY

In the 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!

Tuesday, Oct 13 @4:00 PM EST
Friday, Oct 16 @12:00 PM EST
Sunday, Oct 25 @12:00 PM EST

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

Online Event - 10/15/20 - The Love Affair That Changed America: Pet Nation - The Bridge Club
2020-10-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Veterinary medicine continues to evolve because we’ve become a pet nation. This is a conversation on how we got where we are today.

About this Event

In the last 20 years pets have gone from living in the backyard to sleeping on our beds, and now show up outside of the home in every corner of America. Pet Nation tells the story of this seismic shift and the economic, media, legal, political, and social dramas springing from this cultural transformation.
Since 1998 the pet population in the U.S. has almost doubled — about two-thirds of the country now owns a pet. No longer left to wander the neighborhood, dogs and cats eat special food, get individualized medical attention, and even fly in the cabin.
As founder of the Animal Policy Group, Mark Cushing gives us an inside look at the rise of Pet Nation, tracking the myriad ways pets are adopted (a “Canine Freedom Train” runs south to north), reporting on pet rights legislation (and the unseen problems that come with elevating their status), revealing the truth about large scale breeders (many of whom have been wrongly targeted), and discovering that despite what many organizations would have us believe, there is a shortage of dogs.
In this rare Bridge Club discussion, we get to understand how Lassie did play a role in changing how pets are treated and more! Come join author, Mark Cushing, as we take the Pet Nation journey.
This book is currently for pre-order at Pre-order link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593083865?tag=randohouseinc39867-20

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pet-nation-the-love-affair-that-changed-america-tickets-116250421139

Webinar - 10/15/20 - Myths and Perceived Barriers to Separation Anxiety Success - Malena DeMartini - FDSA (fee applies)
2020-10-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2020
Time: 3pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.
This webinar will go into detail about several of the myths and perceived barriers that exist surrounding the ability to be successful with a separation anxiety protocol. Understanding the separation anxiety process better through this webinar will open up doors, and further busting some myths will help us elevate separation anxiety training to the status it deserves. We will reveal considerable data about the current research in addition to reviewing single study design.

Malena DeMartini-Price is renowned in the dog training world for her expertise in dog separation anxiety issues. She is the author of the book Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs and has contributed articles on separation anxiety to multiple publications such as the Association of Professional Dog Trainers’ (APDT) Chronicle of the Dog, Pet Professional Guild’s (PPG) Barks From the Guild, and various national magazines such as The Bark. She lectures on SA at professional dog training workshops and conferences around the world, including everything from large professional conferences to small venues. She also has been interviewed widely on this topic and multiple videos and podcasts have been produced. Malena is an honors graduate of the esteemed Academy for Dog Trainers, where she studied under Jean Donaldson, and is a member of the APDT, the Pet Professionals Guild, and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
Malena has focused exclusively on SA since 2001, working many hundreds of cases and constantly innovating to find better ways to treat the condition and support clients. Her particular strengths lie in reading the subtleties of dog body language and guiding owners patiently and with great enthusiasm through the gentle process of healing their dogs.
Today, her practice is split between overseeing a team of the top SA trainers in the world and continuing to educate trainers, veterinarians, and dog owners to better treat SA, in order to help the most number of dogs and humans possible overcome this agonizing issue. In addition to writing and lecturing, Malena runs a certification program for accomplished dog professionals looking to hone their SA skills and also has produced an online self-paced course for dog owners.
Malena lives in Northern California with her husband Kevin—also a certified dog trainer—their dog Tini DeMartini, and a myriad of local separation anxiety dog-friends who occasionally hang out while completing their training.
https://malenademartini.com/
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 10/15/20 - Rock Solid Fundraising: strengthening your financial foothold - Best Friends
2020-10-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Join Best Friends’ own Trish Tolbert for a discussion about how our brand new FREE Fundraising Fundamentals course might benefit you. Our panelists are three early adopters who will share what they learned through the course and how they’re applying it in their own organizations.
You will be sent a link to the course in your registration confirmation. The course is absolutely free to use (no sign-in required) and available now! Get ahead of the game and take a test drive before the Town Hall and be ready for the audience Q&A at the end.
Moderator and Course Creator:
Trish Tolbert, development strategist for Best Friends National Embed/Mentoring team
Panelists:
Sarah Cano, community engagement coordinator, Humane Society of Harlingen
Michelle Dosson, bureau manager, Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center
Nick Walton, manager, national municipal and shelter support, Best Friends
WEBSITE LINK: https://bit.ly/3lx4k8j

Webinar - 10/15/20 - ZOOMing in on Kitten Diarrhea - Winn Feline Foundation
2020-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
In this presentation we will talk about our Winn Feline Foundation sponsored studies investigating gastrointestinal disease in fostered shelter kittens. Topics ranging from the search for infectious causes for diarrhea in this population to pursuit and discovery of treatment interventions associated with survival of fostered shelter kittens with diarrhea will be covered. RACE Approved!
Dr. Jody Gookin completed her DVM at the University of California at Davis in 1993 followed by advanced clinical training at North Carolina State University as an Intern in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, a Fellow in Urology and Nephrology, and a Resident in Small Animal Internal Medicine. Dr. Gookin was board certified as a specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1998. Following clinical training, Dr. Gookin completed a Ph.D. in Gastrointestinal Physiology where she focused on understanding how the gastrointestinal epithelium functions to promote defense and repair of the intestinal tract against injury and infection. Dr. Gookin is currently a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences at North Carolina State University where her efforts are devoted to research in gastroenterology, clinical service in small animal internal medicine and teaching of veterinary students. Dr. Gookin is recognized for her expertise in gastroenterology with a special emphasis on infectious causes of diarrheal disease. In 2011, Dr. Gookin’s research team and key collaborators were recognized by Winn Feline Foundation/American Veterinary Medical Foundation for their research contributions to advancement of feline medicine.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6531683319045583629

Webinar - 10/15/20 - Lack of Diversity in Animal Welfare: Is your organization prepared to make inclusion a priority? - The AAWA and NEFHS
2020-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
The NEFHS has served as a platform to discuss important issues impacting New England and the field of animal welfare for decades. Despite our track record of tackling difficult issues, this will be our first to facilitate a conversation that addresses the lack of People of Color (POC) within our field. This webinar series will also address the disproportionate, negative impact many organizational, local, and state animal welfare policies and practices have on POC. The NEFHS Board acknowledges the need for continued evaluation and learning for all of us, our Board included. It is important to prioritize this issue throughout the year, every year, until systemic racism no longer exists. The NEFHS is committed to providing resources to help you through this journey, through this webinar series and at our Annual Conference to keep us all moving forward. This series is open to all animal welfare employees and/or volunteers, which includes aimal shelters, animal control and rescues of all sizes.

Join The New England Federation of Humane Societies for a 90-minute panel and Q&A to discuss the lack of diversity in animal welfare. Learn how to recognize your own implicit bias. Find ways to make your organization a more diverse and inclusive environment for staff and volunteers, which will lead to a more welcoming environment for your community.
Panelists:

Shafonda Davis, Executive Director, Animal Protection Society of Durham
James Evans, CARE, President
Jennifer Evans, CARE, Chief Operations Officer
Kenny Lamberti, Director of Grassroots Advocacy
Akisha Townsend Eaton, Legislative Attorney, Best Friends

This 90-minute webinar has been pre-approved for 1.5 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/lack-of-diversity-in-animal-welfare-is-your-organization-prepared-to-make-inclusion-a-priority

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters - 10/15/20 - FosterSpace presentation by Doobert Founder Chris Roy - CASCAR - UC Davis KSMP
2020-10-15 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
On Thursday, October 15th, Doobert founder Chris Roy will be joining us to give a quick demonstration of the newly-launched Fosterspace. If you haven’t had a moment to check this out
IT’S SO COOL!
Want to text message your neonatal fosters with one message? Simple.
Need to recruit a foster for an animal and want it to post to your Facebook? Done.
Want to give your fosters a portal where they can ask questions and share videos of their animals with you? Absolutely.
Fosterspace is the only software that allows you to send and receive text messages right from the Doobert dashboard. If you’re ready to scale your foster program, don’t miss this demo!!!
Around the bend: Thursday, October 22nd, Becky Margiotta, leader of the Billions Institue, will be hosting a very special session where we will explore villain/victim/hero personas and how they can show up when we are under pressure or criticism.
More on this later, but for now we strongly encourage you to mark your calendar and plan to attend this call live. This workshop was a gift to our team and we’re excited to share it with you.
See you Thursday at 9:30am!
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Webinar - 10/14/20 - Work Smarter Not Harder for PURR-fect Health - Winn Feline Foundation
2020-10-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
This presentation will review feline health from a preventive care perspective. A review of what is included in a minimum data base along with newer diagnostic innovations will be discussed and conclude with a discussion on the valuable role the veterinary technician plays is promoting feline health. RACE Approved!

Dr. Kari Mundschenk graduated from Washington State University in 1990. Her career experience includes 16 years in mixed- and small-animal practice, leading to 10 years of feline-exclusive practice. She is a past director of the American Association of Feline Practitioners and is coauthor of the 2014 AAFP Feline Inappropriate Elimination Guidelines. In 2017, she was certified as a diplomate by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners specializing in feline practice. Though she enjoys learning and teaching about all species, her special interest is feline internal medicine, particularly hyperthyroidism, renal disease, oncology, and the role stress plays in the expression of behavior and disease.

WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6954827070487330575

Webinar - 10/14/20 - Veterinary Technicians and Virtual Care - How they go hand in hand! - The Bridge Club
2020-10-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Virtual Care only works when the entire medical team works together. Join us as we focus on you the engine of the practice and your role!

About this Event

As we celebrate Veterinary Technicians Week – we dive into how the entire medical team, with an emphasis on the role of veterinary nurses and technicians play in the overall success of virtual care. We will be joined by both a private practice who has successfully implemented telehealth, a telehealth company that is staffed primarily by veterinary technicians and many others to share their stories and to celebrate the accomplishments of technicians!!
This event is graciously brought forward by the VVCA!

Organizer of Veterinary Technicians and Virtual Care – How they go hand in hand!

The Bridge Club is the first video-based community created to connect industry professionals in just 25 minutes. Through live virtual events, The Bridge Club engages and inspires professionals and personal growth by creating authentic connections. It’s a “Ted-Talks meets LinkedIn + book club” concept that brings people together in an atmosphere of trust and camaraderie.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/veterinary-technicians-and-virtual-care-how-they-go-hand-in-hand-tickets-123182434979

Webinar - 10/13/20 - These Toes Were Made for More Than Scratching: The Case Against Feline Toe Amputation - HSVMA
2020-10-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
These Toes Were Made for More Than Scratching:
The Case Against Feline Toe Amputation
Presented by Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
8:00pm – 9:30pm (ET)

Our speaker, Dr. Downing, says “We as a profession have failed our cat population of patients miserably by sanitizing this procedure of feline toe amputation by using the term ‘declaw.’” Do you agree? In 2019 New York State banned declawing. Legislation is now being introduced in several other states to ban this procedure, and many of our clients and colleagues are talking about declawing in a more thoughtful way. This webinar will help you prepare for those conversations.
After attending this webinar, participants will:

Understand the critical role cats’ paws/toes play in their lives
Understand the pathogenesis of chronic maladaptive pain that can result from feline toe amputation
Understand the pathologic changes in biomechanics that result from feline toe amputation
Understand the bioethical violations involved in feline toe amputation
Understand strategies that will enable cat owners to encourage acceptable use of their cats’ claws.

We hope you will join us as we explore this controversial topic.
REGISTER TODAY!
This webinar is RACE-approved for 1.5 hours of veterinary CE credit and is available at no cost to HSVMA members.
Not an HSVMA member? We encourage you to become a member so you can take advantage of free access to current and future webinars. The benefits are many!
Please contact us with any questions at membership@hsvma.org.
PRESENTER: Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP

Dr. Downing is Hospital Director of The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management, LLC. She has received many regional, national, and international awards, including the Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Award in 2001 from the World Small Animal Veterinary Association, and most recently the 2020 Leo K. Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award from the AVMA.
Dr. Downing is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner, and she was the third veterinarian in the world to earn the Diplomate credential in the American Academy of Pain Management (a human pain management organization). She was a founder of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, and served as that organization’s second President. In addition, she has served as President of the American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians (now called the Human-Animal Bond Association).
Dr. Downing is an internationally sought-after speaker on a wide variety of topics including pain management, physical rehabilitation, physical medicine, hospice/end-of-life care, anaesthesia related topics, and overcoming compliance obstacles/issues in veterinary medicine. In 2016 she completed her Master of Science degree in Clinical Bioethics from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in NYC and Union Graduate College with the intention of translating the practices of clinical bioethics for application in veterinary medicine. This commitment includes framing the imperatives of the Fear Free movement, as well as comprehensive acute and chronic pain management, as obligations grounded in bioethical principles. She is now working on a Doctorate in Clinical Bioethics at Loyola University of Chicago.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.hsvma.org/webinar_catdeclawing

Webinar - 10/13/20 - How to Free Companion Animals and Wildlife Wrongly Caught in Traps - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2020-10-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Whether responding in the field to release an animal wrongly caught, guiding someone through it over the phone, or setting an animal free after translocation, this webinar will equip you with the basic steps to follow to not only successfully release, but to reduce stress and injury to the animal as well. How you approach and release an entrapped animal can greatly impact the level of stress and potential injury they experience. This webinar will provide instruction for how to release wrongly trapped animals (both domestic and wild) from trap types that include foothold, snares, body-gripping, and box or cage style in a variety of situations and in the most humane and least stressful manner possible. This webinar will also discuss developing an awareness of how these traps work and what tools and personal protection and precautions might be necessary.

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

Founded in 1954, the Humane Society of the United States and its affiliates around the globe fight the big fights to end suffering for all animals. Together with millions of supporters, the HSUS takes on puppy mills, factory farms, trophy hunts, animal testing and other cruel industries, and together with its affiliates, rescues and provides direct care for over 100,000 animals every year. The HSUS works on reforming corporate policy, improving and enforcing laws and elevating public awareness on animal issues.

** 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:

Dave Pauli started his animal career in 1979 by opening a wildlife rescue business in Madison, Wisconsin called Humane Animal Controls, Inc. Since that time he also served as a Superintendent of Animal Control (Billings Animal Shelter), Director of bi-county Humane Society in Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities) and for the past 29 years as a field responder/director for The Humane Society of The United States.
Dave has responded to domestic animal/exotic/wild animal projects in all 50 states and two dozen countries. Dave currently responds to natural disasters, major cruelty and hoarding cases, and participates in Chemical immobilization, and immunocontraception projects for deer and horses. He also participates in volume capture projects for prairie dogs, feral dogs and cats, and many other species. He also supports and advises all HSUS Wildlife, Animal Rescue Team, Humane Society International and the Wildlife Land Trust teams with field projects or programs. He is an HSUS point person on Wild Pigs, Prairie Dogs, Turtles and Tortoises, Florida Gopher Tortoises, Trapping Issues and Wildlife Contraception. Dave serves on the boards of six NGO’s and serves on the USDA Wild Pig Task Force and Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks Species Classification and Trapping Advisory committees.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/how-to-free-companion-animals-and-wildlife-wrongly-caught-in-traps/

Webinar - 10/13/20 - Donors of Your Dreams: How to Find New Supporters Who Already Love Your Mission - The AAWA
2020-10-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Part of the Petfinder Pro Adoption Options Series:
Donors of Your Dreams: How to Find New Supporters Who Already Love Your Mission
The more donors you have, the more money you can raise. But, where do you find new donors? It can be tricky, especially when you don’t have a lot of time or money to spend. In this webinar, you’ll learn a fresh approach to finding donors that focuses on getting the RIGHT people instead of RICH people. You’ll learn 3 common mistakes made in donor acquisition and how to avoid them. You’ll learn how to create an Ideal Donor Profile so you can find new donor prospects easily and in large numbers. And you’ll get some practical ideas for places you can start looking for new donors today, even while you’re working online!
This webinar has been submitted to CFRE for CEs and has been approved for:

1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
1 NACA CE
1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

Sandy Rees
Founder of Fundraising TV; Chief Encouragement Officer at Get Fully Funded
Sandy Rees is the Founder of Fundraising TV and the Chief Encouragement Officer at Get Fully Funded where she shows passionate nonprofit leaders how to fully fund their big vision, so they can spend their time saving lives instead of worrying about money. She has helped dozens of small animal welfare nonprofits go from“nickel-and-dime fundraising” to adding 6 figures to their bottom line. As a trainer, she shows her students how to find ideal donors, connect with them through authentic messaging, and build relationships that stand the test of time so that fundraising becomes easy and predictable. Sandy has served as a volunteer and board member for a variety of animal rescue nonprofits including Animal Legal Defense Fund. Sandy is based in Loudon, TN. Find out more about her fundraising system at www.GetFullyFunded.com.

Petfinder members who participate are eligible for exclusive Petfinder Foundation grant opportunities.

To register for Adoption Options workshops, log in with your Association username and password OR create a FREE “Learning Non-Member” account.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/pf2
