Shelter Learniverse

Weekly Call - Monday Mornings - Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2020-08-10 07:00 - 08:00, 2020-08-03 07:00 - 08:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.
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 this link 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.

Webinar - 8/9/20 - The Scoop on Poop - National Kitten Coalition
2020-08-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Kittens are little poop machines! In this webinar we will take you through different scenarios and explain what your kitten’s poop is telling you about its health. There will be plenty of pictures!
*This kitten life-saving project was made possible in part through a generous Grant from The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®.
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/webinar-the-scoop-on-poop/

Webinar Series - Saturdays August 2020 - Managing Dog-Dog Interactions and Avoiding Dog-Play Dangers - Sue Sternberg - PuppyWorks
2020-08-08 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-08-01 09:00 - 11:00
This is a 4 part series of live online webinars – 2 hours each Saturday in August. The seminar will include Assessing Dog-Dog Reactivity and Interactions, Dog Play Dangers: What to watch for at dog parks, daycare, shelters and among dogs at home, Managing in the Real World with a Reactive or Non-Reactive Dog, and Socialization Techniques for Puppies and Adolescents to Prevent Reactivity Before it Starts.

SEMINAR PROGRAM
​All Segments are streamed live & online at the following U.S./ Canada times: 12:00 Noon (East coast); 11:00 AM (Central); 10:00 AM (Mountain); 9:00 AM (West Coast)

Each segment starts with Sue’s presentation of about 1 1/4 hrs. (75 min.), followed by a 15 minute “coffee break” and ends with 45 minute Q/A session during which Sue will respond to on-line attendee questions.
Attendees may submit videos (1 min. or less) of dog-dog encounters for Sue to comment on.
Attendees will be able to access a complete recording of each session they attend, for 1 year.

​​ Saturday, August 1: Assessing Dog-Dog Reactivity & Interactions

How to use the Assess-A- Pet four-step, on-leash procedures to look for low risk, moderate risk, and high risk responses in dogs

​ Saturday, August 8: Avoiding Dog-Play Dangers

How to assess dog-dog engagements to look for compatible playmates
Observing low risk behaviors, moderate risk, and high risk behaviors
When to interrupt
How to interrupt
How much play is healthy or necessary?

​ Saturday, August 15: Managing in the Real World with a Reactive or Non-Reactive Dog

Is there more reactivity today than ever?
Reactivity is contagious
Possible contributing factors for reactivity
What if EVERY dog owner managed his or her dog AS IF he were reactive?
How to manage a dog in public or in private spaces
Sensitive events for triggering reactivity
Training tips for reactivity

Saturday, August 22: Socializing Techniques for Puppies & Adolescents

Prevent Reactivity Before it Starts
Are current puppy classes designed for today’s world? What kind of socialization is best for puppies, so they grow up into dogs that, while out in public, are able to ignore most other dogs, while remaining connected with their owners.
What if instead of a puppy, someone gets an older dog? Is it still possible to provide socialization?

August 1, 2020

Assessing Dog-Dog Reactivity & Interactions
2-Hour Webinar
2 CEU’s

August 8, 2020

Dog Play Dangers:
What to watch for at Dog Parks, Daycare, Shelters & among Dogs at Home
2-Hour Webinar
2 CEU’s

August 15, 2020

Managing in the Real World with a Reactive or Non-Reactive Dog
2-Hour Webinar
2 CEU’s

August 22, 2020

Socialization Techniques for Puppies & Adolescents to Prevent Reactivity Before it Starts
2-Hour Webinar
2 CEU’s

SPEAKER PROFILE

SUE STERNBERG (www.suesternberg.com), is the winner of APDT’s 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award.
She founded the shelter featured in an HBO documentary: Shelter Dogs (www.shelterdogs.org). She has developed national programs, such as Training Wheels® for community shelter outreach and dedicated herself to ensuring the quality of life of animals in their communities, at animal shelters and in safe adoptions. Her 30 years of canine behavior experience, includes as an animal control officer, behavior consultant at the ASPCA, shelter owner, successful competitor in dog sports, and a teacher of dog trainers world-wide.
She is the author of Great Dog Adoptions: A Guide for Shelters (Latham Foundation publication) and Successful Dog Adoption published by Wiley. Her most recent publications (all published by Dogwise) include Out and About With Your Dog, Dog-Dog Interactions, Assessing Aggression Thresholds in Dogs and Understanding Sociability (DVD).
Click here for Sue’s website.

WEBINAR LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/sternbergwebinar

Online Conference - August 6 to 8, 2020 - New Mexico Humane Conference - Animal Humane New Mexico
2020-08-08 07:00 - 15:00, 2020-08-07 07:00 - 16:00, 2020-08-06 07:30 - 16:30 | Virtual
The 2020 New Mexico Humane Conference is going VIRTUAL!
We want to ensure our amazing speakers and attendees stay safe during the current coronavirus pandemic. But that doesn’t mean that learning should stop! We’ll be offering the same amazing speakers and sessions to help you expand your life-saving work via a virtual platform.
We will offer three full days of educational session: Thursday, August 6–Friday, August 7–Saturday, August 8.
Best of all: for 2020 conference registration is FREE!
Register using the links on this page. Details for attending the virtual conference will be sent to registered attendees the week of the event.
How can we offer this year’s amazing conference for free? With amazing support from our attendees! To donate to this year’s event and help us continue our work into 2021, click the button below.

Donate to NMHC

WEBSITE LINK: https://nmhumaneconference.org/2020-conference/

Online Event - Fridays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-08-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-07-31 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

Online Event - Wednesdays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-08-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-07-31 13:00 - 14:00

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2020-08-07 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-07-31 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.
Link to join meeting (note this has changed!)
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Million Cat Challenge Kitten Webinar Series - Thursdays 8/6/20 to 9/3/20 - Webinar #1 - 8/6/20 - Kitten Intake in Animal Shelters - MCC and Royal Canin
2020-08-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Million Cat Challenge Kitten Webinar Series
1. Kitten Intake in Animal Shelters – 8/6/20
Length: 90 minutes (60 presentation, 30 min Q+A)
Dr. Kate Hurley, together with Hannah Shaw, a.k.a. the Kitten Lady, we’ll discuss new intake philosophies and management models that prioritize kittens’ safety, community engagement and keeping feline families together. Plus! Find out about the industry powerhouses that are stepping up to support you in your next chapter of kitten lifesaving.
Join us on Thursday, August 6 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a presentation and Q&A with Million Cat Challenge co-founder Dr. Kate Hurley and Hannah Shaw (the Kitten Lady).
This webinar will be recorded.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fWjeS34ITJKIQeDXWJ2bFQ
Maddie’s Fund® has applied for advanced approval of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
Speakers – Kate Hurley, DVM, MPVM, Dip. ABVP (Shelter Medicine) and Hannah Shaw

2. Support for Kittens in the Field – 8/13/20
Length: 90 minutes (60 presentation, 30 min Q+A)
Description
Supporting kittens and their families starts before they show up on your intake counter. Find out what field officers, volunteers and fosters are doing to give kittens the best chance of survival while streamlining operations and expanding safety nets outside shelter walls.
Join us on Thursday, August 13 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a presentation and Q&A with Million Cat Challenge co-founder Dr. Julie Levy.
This webinar will be recorded.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_URV9a49QTDet_4vyUqwQEg
Maddie’s Fund® has applied for advanced approval of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
Speaker – Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DABVP

3. Foster Greatness – 8/20/20
Length: 90 minutes (60 presentation, 30 min Q+A)
Description Gone are the days of handwritten applications and in-person volunteer orientations. Foster programs are evolving at lightning speed, leveraging new technologies to give their program a digital makeover. If you’d like to recruit, train and onboard volunteers quicker, better, faster, then grab your foster coordinators and a seat in this action-packed webinar now.
Join us on Thursday, August 20 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a presentation and Q&A with Dr. Sara Pizano.
This webinar will be recorded.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FsA46eJVT3aqyly_6Gah7g
Maddie’s Fund® has applied for advanced approval of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
Speaker – Sara Pizano, DVM, MA, Founder and Animal Welfare Strategist, Team Shelter USA, LLC

4. Kitten Care in the Shelter – 8/27/20
Length: 90 minutes (60 presentation, 30 min Q+A)
Description In this hour-long webinar, we’ll go inside the shelter to find out what’s new in the world of kitten care, pathway planning, wellness, and pediatric spay/neuter. We’ll discuss which shelter protocols are impacting flow-through and length-of-stay, which kittens should stay in the shelter and for how long, what you should consider when modernizing your sterilization protocols, and how technology is advancing our shelters by maximizing our efficiency. Still have questions? Stay for the Q&A!
Join us on Thursday, August 27 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a presentation and Q&A with Dr. Cynthia (Cindi) Delany.
This webinar will be recorded.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RlksnRp1Rv-QafsSd8HQ9A
Maddie’s Fund® has applied for advanced approval of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
Speaker – Cynthia (Cindi) Delany, DVM, Shelter Veterinarian/Manager, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program; Executive Director, California Animal Shelter Friends, Inc.

5. Going Home – 9/3/20
Length: 90 minutes (60 presentation, 30 min Q+A)
Description Learn how to take your matchmaking game from the adoption floor to the worldwide web. Our industry is changing fast and early-adopting shelters are already reaping the benefits of modernizing their adoption programs. Online meetups, adoption appointments, automated scheduling, Facetiming cats and virtual paloozas: It’s a whole new matchmaking world out there!
Join us on Thursday, September 3 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a presentation and Q&A with Dr. Sara Pizano.
This webinar will be recorded.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s-53Y7CpRW2s3oRt1mqy1Q
Maddie’s Fund® has applied for advanced approval of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
Speaker – Sara Pizano, DVM, MA, Founder and Animal Welfare Strategist, Team Shelter USA, LLC

Webinar - 8/6/20 - Anatomy of Attention: When the VAN ran over DAN, and other tales with Suzanne Clothier (fee applies)
2020-08-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
In the dog training community, a great deal of effort goes into teaching dogs “attention.” But what does that mean? Staring into the handler’s eyes? Moving in an abnormal position gazing at a toy? Ignoring all distractions? Maintaining focus? Working for hours on end? Be willing to eat all the chicken and cheese we dole out? Is a dog’s attention span based on his age, sex, or breed?
However we may define it, here’s the reality: We can get frustrated and confused when a dog doesn’t (can’t?) focus, or won’t give us his attention no matter how much we know or how good our timing may be. We’re smart trainers, so we know it’s not dominance or being stubborn or blowing us off but sometimes, we’re left scratching our own heads and asking, “What’s really going on in that dog’s head?”
Let’s take a deep dive into Attention, which is an awfully big, vague label for many complex interactions and networks in the mammalian brain. At any given moment, a dog’s brain (like yours!) is juggling:

different types of attention
alertness and arousal
sensory sensitivities and deficits
internal and external factors
focus and distractions
individual attention span

Understanding what’s at work in that canine brain (and your own, and your clients!) helps you make good choices for the dogs in our hands.
We’ll look at:

the 4 main functions of conscious attention
cognitive resources
expending a limited commodity
how expectations and salience affect attention
what captures attention?
temperament and sensory awareness
to Carnegie Hall and beyond (the value of practice)

When you are clear what factors may be at work with any individual dog, it becomes easier to select appropriate techniques, use thinner slices, shift your expectations or simply help the handler see what the dog is saying and doing.
CEUs pending for IAABC and PPAB.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1439731719991392012?source=IAABC

Webinar Series - Thursdays in August - Shelter Behavior Seminar 2 with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (fee applies)
2020-08-06 11:00 - 12:30
New and informative – Kelley Bollen Animal Behavior Series 2 – by popular request! This 4-session workshop, presented by Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC, and designed for all levels of shelter staff, will dive deeper into understanding and improving animal behavior while helping shelters to improve outcomes. Kelley will respond live to your questions at the end of each 90 minute session.

8/6/2020 to 8/27/2020

When:
4 Thursdays in August
11am-12:30pm (PST)

Where:
4 Live ZOOM Webinars in August 2020

Presenter:
Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC

Contact:
Kathy Anderson
Kathy@CalAnimals.org

Online registration is available until: 8/31/2020

This 4-session workshop, presented by Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC, and designed for all levels of shelter staff, will dive deeper into understanding and improving animal behavior while helping shelters to improve outcomes.
Each ZOOM session is 90 minutes.
The topics are:

Reading Dog and Cat Body Language – August 6

How Animals Learn and Training in the Shelter – August 13

Dogs Gone Crazy – The Negative Effects of Captivity –August 20

Life Changing Animals – Placing the Difficult Dogs –August 27

Tuition includes the entire series:
$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount.

$55 Non-Members – If the animal welfare organization you work for is a member of CalAnimals you are eligible to register at the discounted price. Request a sub-account prior to registering to receive discount.
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Be sure to complete your registration. You will be automatically enrolled in ALL 4 sessions. A unique code and password will later be emailed individually for each session. The links may not be shared – thank you for respecting the speaker’s livelihood.
*Your paid registration will allow you to view recorded sessions for a limited time at your convenience after they air live.

WEBSITE LINK: https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/ShelterBehavior2

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2020-08-06 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 - 8/6/20 - Chameleon Shelter Software - Crystal Reports - Intermediate Topics - Chameleon
2020-08-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
In this webinar we’ll work mostly on statistic-type reports, including activity and kennel stats. We’ll go over subreports, tables and joins, basic formulas, and built in functions like summaries and counts.
REGISTER on the Chameleon Beach website: https://chameleonbeach.com/Client-Area/Webinars

Webinar for HSVMA Members - 8/5/20 - The Piglet Mindset: Inclusion and Education in Today’s Veterinary Profession - HSVMA
2020-08-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
At the next installment of our Student Summer Lecture Series, Dr. Melissa Shapiro will present The Piglet Mindset: Inclusion and Education in Today’s Veterinary Profession on Wednesday, August 5, at 4 pm PT. (Professionals welcome, too!)

Dr. Melissa Shapiro will share her story about her dog, Piglet, who was rescued from a hoarding situation. Due to irresponsible breeding, Piglet was born blind and deaf but thrives despite his disabilities. Dr. Shapiro and Piglet educate the public about the importance of spay/neuter and encourage adoption of special needs animals. Attendees will learn about the challenges of working with profoundly disabled dogs and how to educate clients about their needs.

You can read more about our lecture series and register for one (or all!) of these FREE lectures on our web page. You must be an HSVMA student member to access this page, but student membership is free through the first year after you graduate! Please contact Heather Schrader, Program Manager of Student Outreach, with any questions: hschrader@hsvma.org

Our previous lectures are now archived on the registration page! If you missed these live lectures, login to our website and watch here.

Join us on August 5th, at 4 pm PT!

Learn more and register here.

Webinar - 8/5/20 - Closed and Open Tooth Extraction - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-08-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Do you struggle removing a canine or carnassial tooth? What about root remnants and ankylosed teeth in cats? No worries, here you learn all the tricks you need for safe and complete extraction of teeth!
This webinar will review the indications, biomechanics, equipment/instrument/material needs, and techniques of tooth extraction in dogs and cats. Closed and open techniques will be described step-by-step, including the creation of flaps in one jaw quadrant and the use of high-speed tools for sectioning of teeth and removal of alveolar bone. Tips will be shared on how to make tension-free flaps for wound closure. Complications of tooth extraction and their management will be discussed. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/closed-and-open-tooth-extraction-2

Webinar - 8/5/20 - How to Help and Ultimately Adopt Out Undersocialized Kittens- ASPCAPro
2020-08-05 12:00 - 13:00
Want to know how to help undersocialized kittens get adopted? Join us as we cover how the ASPCA Adoption Center and Kitten Nursery have leveraged their foster volunteer pool and trained them to work with fearful kittens using scientifically proven techniques. This webinar will take a deep dive into the “Lion Tamers” program with a spotlight on behavior best practices. We will also provide tools and resources for how to provide training, support and guidance to foster volunteers.
Takeaways:
•How to effectively place fearful kittens in foster homes
•How to effectively train foster volunteers to care for fearful kittens while providing tools, resources and support
•Behavior best practices for working with undersocialized kittens and effectively placing them into loving homes
Suited for:
Animal shelter staff, behavior staff, foster volunteers
https://aspca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vp31W6rFTzyAFpgZeBQeDg

Shelter Medicine National Rounds - Weekly on Tuesdays - UW-Madison and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
2020-08-04 13:00 - 14:00
Hello National Shelter Medicine Rounds attendees,
We will be holding rounds tomorrow August 4th at 3pm CST. We’ll be holding an open discussion to checki in on the new normal at your shelter: do you feel like you have defined a new normal, what is your new normal, how is that different than pre-COVID normal? We hope to see many join and participate in discussion!
National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731
One tap mobile
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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.

Thank you,
Stephanie Koester, CVT
Assistant Director, Shelter Medicine Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu
Rounds related documents, recordings, and details can be accessed here at any time.

National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731

One tap mobile
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COVID-19 Rounds general info:
We will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 and other current topics that impact shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET. You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance. Note: Rounds is typically held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month and will return to that format once the need for more regular discussion passes. Recordings will not be available during COVID-19 discussions but can be accessed from previous regular rounds and will again be available once we return to the usual format.
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 - 8/3/20 - Focus on Tooth Resorption and Stomatitis - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-08-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Frustrated about resorbing roots and ankylosed teeth? What about refractory oral inflammation that cannot be controlled? We understand your frustration, but there is help! Let us show you how we do it!
This webinar will focus on the two most frustrating dental and oral conditions in cats, namely tooth resorption and stomatitis. The potential causes of these conditions will be discussed. Tips and tricks how to extract resorbing teeth will be shared, and various treatment options (medical and surgical) for feline stomatitis will be reviewed. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/focus-on-tooth-resorption-and-stomatitis-2

Webinar - 8/3/20 - Building Resilience and Assessing Risk in Animal Training - Natural Encounters (fee applies)
2020-08-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Building Resilience and Assessing Risk – Hollie Colahan (Birmingham Zoo)
As much as we may want to, we cannot protect our animals from all the things that will frighten or frustrate them. What we can do is help them build resilience and develop the coping and problem-solving skills to navigate life’s challenges. Resilience building has been used for many years in some aspects of animal care but not considered enough in other areas. The process can present risks, and we will discuss ways to assess and mitigate these risks as well as getting the caretaker team on board with them.
WEBSITE LINK: https://naturalencounters.com/sign-up-for-tec-talk/

Online Course - 8/10/20 to 8/31/20 - Inventory, One Size Does Not Fit All - VSPN - Enrollment Opens 8/3/20 (fee applies)
2020-08-03
Presenter: Julie Singer, LVT, CVPM
Course Open: August 3, 2020-September 10, 2020
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Mondays, August 10, 17, 24, and 31,2020; 9:00-10:30pm ET (USA))

Course RTS Times in Your Area: World Clock Converter
Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate course is focused toward those who work with clinic inventory or veterinary staff members who would like a better understanding of inventory.
VSPN CE Course: “This program has been approved for 6 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.”(22-42312) This course is approved by VHMA for CVPM credit. (VHMA program # 16-25)
Course Description:
How can I be running out of frequently dispensed items while paying extremely high inventory statements? Too little inventory and the practice is unable to meet the demands of clients and patients. Too much inventory ties up money with overstocked products and can reduce the practice’s cash flow. The system is broken, and it needs to be rebuilt. Throughout this course, you will be provided the absolute minimal foundation needed through each stage of developing an inventory system, and then more. The location of your practice, type of business, number of clients and client visits, the number of staff and total veterinarians, veterinary software or lack thereof, storage space, number practices the inventory system will be supporting and the resources you have easily accessible to use will all have some differences in managing your inventory, but, nevertheless, the principals and foundation are the same. At the end of the course you will be able to customize your inventory system to meet the needs of your practice. After all, one size does not fit all!
Week 1 (Real Time Session August 10): The Human Side of Inventory Management
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:

Identify human characteristics for building the optimal inventory team.
Integrate inventory goals into job descriptions and training program.
Create a standard operating process for inventory.

Week 2 (Real Time Session August 17): Inventory Systems – The Old, The New and Yours!
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:

Be able to conduct pre-inventory housekeeping.
Use veterinary software reports to measure cash flow of items.
Explore different types and combinations of inventory systems.

Week 3 (Real Time Session August 24): Inventory Strategies – Protocols and Procedures
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:

Understand the ordering process.
Explain different pricing strategies.
Understand online pharmacy, mail order, third party distribution.

Week 4 (Real Time Session August 31): Financial Tools, Law and Ethics
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:

Understand and use financial indicators.
Understand and use calculations to manage inventory cash flow.
Discuss law and ethics related to inventory management.
Discuss law and ethics related to inventory management.

Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course.
To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.
Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook: There is no required textbook for this course.
About the Presenter:
Julie Singer, LVT, CVPM is a 1979 graduate of Houston Community College Veterinary Technology Program, has attended Wharton County Junior College and Houston Community College business courses, and completed the Human Resource Program at Rice University. Julie is an editor and contributor to the Mosby Comprehensive Review for Veterinary Technicians textbook. Julie has lectured for Merck, Intervet, Shirt Sleeve Seminar Management Workshops and has lectured at Wild West Veterinary Conference, Seminars@ Sea, and AVMA Annual Convention and TVMA. She has taught continuing education for Veterinary Support Personnel Network since 2012. Julie is a board moderator for Veterinary Support Personnel Network, member of Veterinary Team Association of Texas, National Association of Veterinary Technicians, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Equine Veterinarians, Veterinary Hospital Managers Association, Certified Veterinary Practice Manager’s Association and Society for Human Resource Management. An LVT since 1979 and CVPM since 2001, she is a practice management consultant and currently manages a large AAHA practice.
Total CE Credit: 6
Tuition: $126 ($113 early bird special if enrolled by July 20, 2020)
* Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CVMA approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status).
Prices are listed in US dollars.*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on August 10, 2020 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center
To Enroll:

Enrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
Each person is individually responsible for his/her own registration. To ensure that all information received is secure and correct, please do not enroll for a course on behalf of another individual.
For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email VSPNCE. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.

Enroll Now“This program has been approved for 6 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.”(22-42312) This course is approved by VHMA for CVPM credit. (VHMA program # 16-25)
Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.*For more information on VSPN’s upcoming CE courses, check the VSPN Course Catalog.
Lisa Kernaghan, LVT, RVT, CVT, VTS (ECC)
VSPN CE CoordinatorVSPN CE Services: VSPNCE
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/ce/STAF173-0820.htm

Webinar - 7/30/20 - #meatballfeelings: Creative Uses of Food Rewards - FDSA (fee applies)
2020-07-30 15:00 - 17:00
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2020
Time: 3pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.
Calling all foodies! Well, I mean foodie dogs, of course! A lot of times, trainers will use toys for easily rewarding at a distance or for increasing arousal, especially in agility. But, what if your dog doesn’t like toys? What if toys create so much conflict for your learner that it’s counterproductive to your training? In this webinar, Megan will go over how she uses food in all the same ways she could use a toy. If you’re feeling like all you ever do is hand your dog a cookie, and would like to add more variety, then this webinar is for you!
Megan’s video examples will be agility-related, but these clever & creative cookie applications can be applied to any type of training session!
Megan will talk about the application of:

Food Robots
Different types of Food Toys
Creating or Lowering Arousal with Food Reinforcers
Dish, Cookie Jars, & Stashing
Comparisons of using Toys vs Food

* Click here to register **
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Town Hall - 7/30/20 - COVID-19: Preparing for the Housing Crisis - Best Friends
2020-07-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
COVID-19: Preparing for the Housing Crisis
Join Elise Traub, Best Friends’ Senior Director of Legislation and Advocacy, as she leads a panel of housing and eviction experts from both the animal welfare and public housing fields. Their discussion will include how to get ahead of the curve, how to support families in crisis, and how to keep pets and families together.
Panelists:
Elizabeth Orek, national campaign manager, Best Friends Animal Society
Flora Arabo, national director for state and local policy, Enterprise Community Partners
Shannon Glen, executive director, My Pit Bull is Family
Subi Ambrose, executive director, Matrix Housing Services
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/lifesaving-library/covid-19/upcoming-virtual-events
