Shelter Learniverse

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2021-05-20 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-05-27 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 - 5/20/21 - Yes, you CAN Perform a Fear Free Canine Orthopedic Exam - Fear Free
2021-05-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this webinar, Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS-SA, will review the importance of diagnosing osteoarthritis (OA), how to perform canine exams, and pain management. In support of May Arthritis Month, Dr. Shaw will provide resources from the New Science of OA Pain website which has canine and feline OA checklists, feline exam videos, and chronic pain teaching tools that can be provided for pet owners.
Dr. Shaw will:
• Explain the concepts of fear, anxiety, and stress, and how they may impact completing a good canine orthopedic exam
• Discuss ways to accomplish a complete and useful orthopedic exam in dogs without adding to the FAS burden
• Demonstrate practical methods for performing a useful orthopedic exam in painful dogs
This program has been submitted, but not yet approved, for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize AAVSB RACE approval.
Brought to you by Zoetis Petcare.
About the Presenter
Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw is an accomplished and highly skilled double board-certified veterinary surgeon who has done extensive research in soft tissue surgery and rehabilitation. She has published numerous journal articles and textbook chapters, received several awards and has spoken at national and international conferences.
Dr. Shaw received her DVM from the University of Florida in 2003, and to UF for a four-year small animal surgical residency, becoming a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2008.
In 2010, Dr. Shaw moved to Seattle and began working in private practice. She became board certified in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2013.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i0snWxI8QpeoDliEsfW3_w

VIN Rounds - 5/20/21 - Behavior Problems Seen Through the Eyes of the Cat - VIN/VSPN
2021-05-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Presented by Sandra Mitchell, DVM, DABVP (Feline & Exotic Companion Mammal)
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=9983934

Online Conference - 5/19/21 to 5/21/21 - Texas Unites for Animals Conference Virtual Learning Series - Texas Unites for Animals (fee applies)
2021-05-21 | Virtual
All sessions are CE approved through DSHS and AAWA with selected sessions approved through TBVME.
Your $49 registration fee provides access to all webinars May 19 through July 1.
Kick off the series on May 19-21, 2021 with highlighted sessions on a variety of topics!
Continue learning throughout the summer with additional live webinars each week.
The Virtual Learning Series will offer the same quality professional development workshops you have come to expect from Texas Unites, opportunities for attendees to connect with one another, and introductions to the many wonderful animal welfare related products and services that can assist you in your work.
Registration will remain open throughout the Virtual Learning Series. Register early to participate live in your chosen sessions or enjoy the recorded sessions at your convenience.
Read about each workshop & speaker in our Virtual Learning Series Brochure or review the complete schedule of webinars here!

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.texasunites.com/the-conference/

Online Conference - 5/21/21 to 5/23/21 - 2021 Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference - Shelter Playgroup Alliance (fee applies)
2021-05-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-05-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-05-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Learn about shelter animal welfare, enrichment, and playgroups at our annual Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference on May 21, 22 & 23, 2021 with a Pre-Conference workshop on May 20th
Location: Virtual
Times: 9am – 5pm Pacific each day
Register now: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/register
​Who should attend? Shelter staff, shelter volunteers, and shelter leadership. Animal daycare staff, dog walkers, and animal trainers would also benefit from the topics presented.
​What will be presented? Leaders in behavioral science, animal welfare, enrichment, and inter-animal interactions will present research and strategies for enhancing animal welfare and animal interactions, including play.
​Speakers:
· Ken Ramirez, Executive Vice-President and Chief Training Officer of Karen Pryor Clicker Training
· Erika Feuerbacher, PhD, BCBA-D, CAAB, CPDT-KA
· Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC
· Mara Velez, MA, CPDT-KA
​ Pre-Conference workshop on Thursday, May 20, 2021. 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:
o Reducing stress for shelter cats
o Problem behaviors
o Litter box blues
o Multi cat households
o Case studies
o Play behavior in cats
Cost: $150 for 3-day conference ticket; $50 for pre-conference workshop
Save $25 by registering for all four days!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/register

Webinar - 5/21/21 - Shelter Pals: Animal Laws Holding Periods - CalAnimals
2021-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Despite being central to animal shelter operations, holding periods are unfortunately are an area of deep confusion. If you have ever wanted help deciphering the many different applicable laws, unfunded mandates, and sometimes confusing legal language related to state holding periods in California shelters – well, you’re not alone. You’re also in luck with an exciting new resource!
Join us as lead attorneys from SF SPCA’s Shelter PALS program, Brandy Kuentzel and Bruce Wagman, discuss California’s legal framework and clarify a shelter’s legal requirements for holding periods for dogs and cats in the state. This 1-hour webinar will help shelters optimize welfare and lifesaving in their own communities. All types of shelters operating in California – public, private, and hybrid – are encouraged to attend.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CPD8tZIJR_-e0FWOC0w3Ag

Online Conference - 5/22/21 to 5/23/21 - Think Anesthesia Virtual CE Conference - Think Anesthesia
2021-05-22 08:00 - 12:30, 2021-05-23 08:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Optimizing the Anesthetic Experience for the Patient, Client, and Veterinary Team—Register now for the first ever Think Anesthesia Virtual CE Conference!
8 RACE approved lectures by 9 industry leading experts.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.accelevents.com/e/thinkanesthesia

Webinar - 5/23/21 - Playgroups Part 3: The How - Dogs Playing for Life
2021-05-23 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Learn about all the ways in which DPFL Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the country!

PLAYGROUPS PART 1: THE WHY

EARN 1.5 CAWA & IACP CEU CREDITS PER SESSION

Learn about all the ways in which DPFL Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the country.
In this first of three webinars, we will present powerful examples of how playgroups can not only enhance the quality of life for your shelter dogs, but how focusing on their quality of life through enrichment can lead to game-changing benefits to your shelter’s everyday operations.
Attendees will get to view dynamic video examples and impactful data and experiences from some of the nearly 300 shelters that have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play!
*Part 1 attendees will be sent the signup links to parts 2 & 3 upon completing the first webinar.

PLAYGROUPS PART 2: THE WHAT

In Part 2, we dive into what DPFL-style Playgroups look like! During this webinar, we will view and discuss dog-to-dog communication and body language, as well as some of the operational aspects of a successful playgroup program.
Attendees will learn the various ways in which handlers should observe and learn about the dogs in their playgroups in order to create the safest, most enriching and informational experiences for the dogs in their care.

PLAYGROUPS PART 3: THE HOW

In this last section, we take a deep dive into the critical aspects of how to successfully facilitate playgroups in your shelter.
Attendees will be offered a robust collection of video examples and important discussions on safety, effective handling techniques, and how to take the first steps to implement or enhance their own shelter playgroup programs.

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

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-05-24 08:00 - 09:00
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for all shelter personnel, paid and unpaid. If you want to connect with colleagues from the US and Canada about how they’re navigating sheltering in a post COVID world, grab a coffee and start your week out with 300 people who have the same questions, ideas and worries as you.
Have someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/
Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4

Webinar - 5/24/21 - Turn Your Volunteers Into Donors - Network for Good
2021-05-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Your best donors might be right in front of you!
Research shows people who volunteer are more likely to donate money to organizations where they volunteer than for those they don’t.
Remember, you don’t get if you don’t ask! Learn how to cultivate lasting, committed relationships with your volunteers.

Speaker
Heidi Webb, CFRE
Fundraiser, Difference-Maker
GreenKite
Heidi Webb, CFRE began her career securing 8(a) minority status for government contract-seeking technology firms and helped land these companies multi-million dollar contracts with the Department of Education and the Department of Defense. She transitioned to the nonprofit world, and that is when she truly found her purpose. In addition to her work, she volunteers extensively. She is an Assistant Governor for Rotary International, as well as an advisor to the Unfunded List and the 42 Group.

WEBSITE LINK: https://learn.networkforgood.com/20210524-webinars-turning-volunteers-into-donors.html

Online Event – 5/25/21 – Maddie’s® Candid Conversations Series – Dr. Jyothi V. Robertson, Shelter Strategies – Maddie’s Fund
2021-05-25 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Join us for an open, informal 30-minute conversation and Q+A with Dr. Jyothi V. Robertson, President and Founder of JVR Shelter Strategies.
In this discussion with Maddie’s Fund Executive Leadership Team member Mary Ippoliti-Smith, Dr. Robertson postulates how different fields (environment, education, etc.) are interwoven, and that relying on an animal-centric focus keeps us from examining some of the systemic, root causes of the issues we face. Bringing new conversations to animal welfare can lead to more diversity, inclusion, equity that will offer a fresh perspective on how an individual may face multiple types of overlapping discrimination and how that affects our work and success.
Afterwards, continue the conversation with Dr. Robertson on Maddie’s Pet Forum.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscu-qrj0oHdTfvmmzypVmIwzFVQ39Ak78

National Shelter Medicine Rounds - 5/25/21 - Canine Distemper and Transport - UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
2021-05-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
For this upcoming National Rounds on Tuesday May 25th from 3-4pm CST we will be leading a discussion on canine distemper and transport. Dr. Newbury, Director of UW Shelter Medicine Program, will share about some cases our team has recently provided outbreak intervention support for and will then lead a discussion. We hope many of you can join next week and bring any questions or thoughts on the topic to the table for discussion.
National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97442637396
Meeting ID: 974 4263 7396
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+13126266799,,97442637396# US (Chicago)
Recordings and shared documents/links info:

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

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

Webinar - 5/25/21 - Osteoarthritis in cats: Strategies for Diagnosis and Treatment - VETGirl
2021-05-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Michael Petty examines the physiology behind pain, the signs of pain in cats, and what you can do to treat it! Tune in to what’s unique about osteoarthritis in cats and some future treatments down the pipeline!
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, free to all!

Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
RACE Provider number: 20
RACE Program number: 846994/847010
This program is RACE-approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/may-25-2021-osteoarthritis-in-cats-strategies-for-diagnosis-and-treatment/

Online Event - 5/26/21 - Domestic Violence and Pets: Breaking Barriers to Safety and Healing Virtual Panel Summit - Urban Resource Institute
2021-05-26 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Join Urban Resource Institute, the National Domestic Violence Hotline, and a panel of experts for a virtual summit on the dynamic intersection of domestic violence and pets, addressing the issues of pets as a barrier for seeking safety from abuse and the human-animal bond as an important element of healing.
Panelists and participants represent the domestic violence and animal welfare sectors, including direct service providers, advocates, organizations, institutions, and government agencies seeking solutions to help adults, children and pets find safety and healing from domestic violence and abuse.
WEBSITE LINK: https://urinyc.org/events/breaking-barriers/

Online Event - Wednesdays - The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie - AmPa!
2021-05-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The AmPA! weekly Wednesday Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. #ThankstoMaddie
You’ll join AmPA! and HASS Staff and industry leaders, but, more importantly, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.
#ThankstoMaddie for making education like this possible.
Registration now required! You only need to register once for 2021.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bit.ly/3nkHsZT

Webinar - 5/26/21 - Ask Kitten Mom! - The National Kitten Coalition
2021-05-26 15:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Ask Susan Spaulding, aka ‘The Nation’s Kitten Mom’ from The National Kitten Coalition your burning questions about bottle-feeding neonates. We recommend that you watch our archived webinars about bottle-feeding kittens on our website ahead of time too!
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7294602556367240205

Webinar - 5/26/21 - They're Never Too Old! Senior Patient Anesthesia and Perioperative Management - Fear Free
2021-05-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Although age is not a disease, we do see increased co-morbidities and limited resilience in our older patients. Please join Ralph Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA, for a webinar examining best practices for these animals, which include use of readily available agents and techniques. Increased attention to detail and a respect for the fragile homeostasis brings clinical success and client appreciation.
Attendees will learn:
1. Techniques to avoid stress and the importance of minimizing the impact on the patient’s daily routine
2. How to adopt a robust adaptable approach to out-patient anesthesia with senior patients, with your anesthetic protocols tailored to each patient
3. That these patients and clients are among our best and most valued resources and how we can continue to foster that relationship and reinforce the bond by keeping the patient safe and comfortable before, during, and after each anesthetic event.
About the Presenter
Dr. Ralph Harvey is certified as a specialist by the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia. He works as a consultant in practice and industry promoting best medicine, including Fear Free practices and new advances in patient care.
He is Chair of the Veterinary Advisory Board for the BioTraceIT Corporation, with a focus on the objective assessment of pain. He retired from the faculty of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, where he taught anesthesia, pain management, and related topics for 33 years.
Dr. Harvey also serves the community as a member of the Boards of Directors for the Great Smoky Mountains Conservation Association and for the Humane Society, Tennessee Valley.
This program has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize AAVSB RACE approval.
Brought to you by Zoetis Petcare.

WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VrQtTfuCRhWqXKB0UM4fGg

Webinar - 5/27/21 - Practical Applications of bringing a Rural Shelter from 33% to 90+% live release rate - Texas Unites (fee applies)
2021-05-27 07:00 - 08:00 | Virtual
Practical Applications of bringing a Rural Shelter from 33% to 90+% live release rate workshop will outline how we worked with city leadership to open doors to begin changing how the community treats their animals.
In addition, we will discuss how we implemented focused life- saving programs to reduce the EU rate. These programs were from our Lifesaving Apprentice Classes from Maddie’s Fund/American Pets Alive!. We used focused data to create programs that would make the largest impact on the numbers. We will also discuss how to work your way through crisis – you don’t have to lose these animals!
Speakers
Kelli Ballenger, Co-Founder, Rusk County Pets Alive!
Lisa Waugh, Co-Founder, Rusk County Pets Alive!

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Your $49 registration fee provides access to all webinars May 19 through July 1.
All sessions are CE approved through DSHS and AAWA with selected sessions approved through TBVME.
Registration will remain open throughout the Virtual Learning Series. Register early to participate live in your chosen sessions or enjoy the recorded sessions at your convenience.
For a complete listing of the series’ webinars with descriptions and speaker information, please see our Virtual Learning Series Brochure.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.texasunites.com/sessions/practical-applications-of-bringing-a-rural-shelter-from-33-to-90-live-release-rate/

Webinar - 5/27/21 - Underserved or Underleveraged? A Data Driven Look at our Communities - Texas Unites (fee applies)
2021-05-27 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtual
The social vulnerability index (SVI) study, published by Best Friends Animal Society, brings to light many conclusions, some expected and some not so much. The study overlays the 2019 Best Friends National Dataset with the Center for Disease Controls SVI data which indicates level of vulnerability for human suffering and financial loss based on 15 variables.
In this session we dive into the output of that study, focusing on key takeaways to help us modify our programs to best serve and utilize our community.
Presenter
Bethany Heins, Director of Strategy & Network Operations, Best Friends Animal Society
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Your $49 registration fee provides access to all webinars May 19 through July 1.
All sessions are CE approved through DSHS and AAWA with selected sessions approved through TBVME.
Registration will remain open throughout the Virtual Learning Series. Register early to participate live in your chosen sessions or enjoy the recorded sessions at your convenience.
For a complete listing of the series’ webinars with descriptions and speaker information, please see our Virtual Learning Series Brochure.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.texasunites.com/sessions/underserved-or-underleveraged-a-data-driven-look-at-our-communities/

Webinar - 5/27/21 - All Aboard! Transferring Made Easy in PetPoint - Pethealth Inc.
2021-05-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Animals are being transferred throughout the country in greater numbers than ever before. Whether you’re a destination or source organization, we have your back. The PetPoint Transfer Network (PPTN) allows you to find new partners, share and transfer records, and so much more. Join us in our first ever Transfer Workshop Series to learn how to leverage your data management software and how to strengthen your connections within the industry. You’ll also have a chance to win some incredible prizes!
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3936746822275994125

Webinar - 5/27/21 - Refresh Your Compassionate Heart: An Everyday Tool for You and Your Team - Texas Unites (fee applies)
2021-05-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Even before the pandemic, individuals dedicated to helping animals experienced high levels of daily stress. COVID-19 has added new challenges to this lifesaving work, leaving dedicated staff and volunteers of animal welfare organizations even more vulnerable to compassion fatigue and burnout. With less opportunity for in-person support, a strategy that individuals can apply to help them recognize their needs and unique gifts is essential. Honor Feelings: Reframe Story is a proactive tool that individuals can practice every day and share both in-person and while engaged in virtual conversations and gatherings. One tool cannot hold all the answers, but for anyone feeling locked into stress, grief, or emotional overload, Honor Feelings: Reframe Story provides a jumpstart to begin to restore the joy in this lifesaving, heart-driven work.
Presenter
Linda R. Harper, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
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All sessions are CE approved through DSHS and AAWA with selected sessions approved through TBVME.
Registration will remain open throughout the Virtual Learning Series. Register early to participate live in your chosen sessions or enjoy the recorded sessions at your convenience.
For a complete listing of the series’ webinars with descriptions and speaker information, please see our Virtual Learning Series Brochure.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.texasunites.com/sessions/refresh-your-compassionate-heart-an-everyday-tool-for-you-and-your-team/

Webinar - 5/27/21 - Pet Stores, Puppy Mills and Local Action to End the Problem - Texas Unites (fee applies)
2021-05-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Over 300 communities, including several in Texas, have banned the sale of puppy mill dogs in pet stores. These humane pet store ordinances are drying up the market for puppy mill dogs and helping to easing the suffering of breeding dogs who are routinely confined in tiny, filthy cages until they can no longer produce another litter of puppies. Passing a local ordinance, even if your community does not currently have a puppy selling pet store, is a vital step in helping bring about an end to this cruel business model.
You will hear from two speakers who have decades of lobbying experience and have been at the forefront of this campaign. You’ll learn how to get an ordinance drafted, introduced and enacted into law. You’ll learn what hurdles that puppy mill lobbyist will throw in your path, and how to overcome them. This workshop is a must for those who are passionate about ending puppy mills.
Presenters
Lauren Loney, Texas State Director, State Affairs, The Humane Society of the United States
Amy Jesse, Public Policy Director, Stop Puppy Mills Campaign, The Humane Society of the United States
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Your $49 registration fee provides access to all webinars May 19 through July 1.
All sessions are CE approved through DSHS and AAWA with selected sessions approved through TBVME.
Registration will remain open throughout the Virtual Learning Series. Register early to participate live in your chosen sessions or enjoy the recorded sessions at your convenience.
For a complete listing of the series’ webinars with descriptions and speaker information, please see our Virtual Learning Series Brochure.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.texasunites.com/sessions/pet-stores-puppy-mills-and-local-action-to-end-the-problem/

Webinar - 5/27/21 - Overcoming Adoption Barriers: Where Marketing Meets Policy - American Pets Alive!
2021-05-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
The intersection of marketing and adoption policies is where the magic happens for reducing barriers to adoption. The role of marketing is to help define our programs for the community, communicate how to use our services, and advertise how people can get involved. But great marketing alone can’t increase adoptions if the experience of adopting isn’t supported by good customer service, open adoption policies, and solution-driven programs. This webinar looks at how our marketing efforts, from our social media posts to our adoption bios, can welcome more community members to our mission. We’ll also discuss how our adoption policies can support this mindset of welcoming our entire community while reducing barriers and saving more pets.
Join Clare Callison, our Maddie’s® Director of National Pet Supply and Demand, and Caitlin Quinn, Director of Operations at HeARTs Speak, for this insightful webinar on May 27 at 5pm CDT.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3816189358603/WN_9qb1cBvMQgmJhJVLEqcxPw

Webinar - 5/27/21 - Maintenance of Equipment in Dentistry: Part 2 - VDOS (fee applies)
2021-05-27 15:00 - 16:50 | 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-2-6-00-pm-et

Webinar - 5/27/21 - Online fundraising in a digital marketing world - Getting 2 Zero
2021-05-27 19:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
Are you looking to get started with fundraising online but think it’s expensive and complicated? Ryan from Refuel Creative will take you through some low cost options to get your digital fundraising up and running.
We’ll look at capturing the donations, automating follow up, alternative fundraising models, online advertising, and what you need to set yourself up, or get a hand from someone else.
The recording of this webinar will be available on the G2Z website (www.g2z.org.au) a few days after the event.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3uaK8P9uStGdqssE9AmS2w

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters - 6/1/21 - Sheltering by Appointment - CASCAR - UC Davis KSMP
2021-06-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
If there’s one thing you’ve shared with us over the duration of this pandemic, it’s how beneficial more control over shelter intake and, more broadly, the shelter environment has been for both staff and animals. Some of you are rethinking how you’ll handle adoptions going forward, many of you have committed to reopening with service by appointment as the new norm, and others are trying on a hybrid approach.
As California prepares to fully reopen in less than three weeks, we’re opening the CASCAR floor to hear from you this Tuesday: When it comes to sheltering by appointment, where are you now? What’s working and where are the biggest wins being gained so far? Where are the biggest challenges and fears still hanging out? What’s the one thing still standing in your way?
CASCAR room link: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg
