Online Event - 12/1/20–12/24/20 - The International Dog Trainers Winter Summit - Empowered Dog
2020-12-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-12-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The International Dog Trainers Winter Summit, is a FREE virtual event designed to inspire and give back to the dog training community from all over the world. Perfect for everyone who works with or dreams of working with dogs. Every day between December 1-24, an expert speaker will be streaming LIVE into our event page to give you training tips, present a motivational talk, or to share an inspirational story so that you can rediscover your passion for working with dogs and expand your learning. It has been a tough year for many so let’s come together to finish 2020 with a bang, spread hope and inspiration and step into 2021 UNITED with a positive vision for the future.
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Speakers
Ian Dunbar – Moira Hechenleitner – Michael Shikashio – Bob Bailey – Nan Arthur – Grisha Stewart – Laura Nativo – Nicole Ellis – Irith Bloom – Steve White – Keelin Clark – Jamie Pound – Christina Cass – Theresa McKeon – Kamal Fernandez – Janet Finlay – Stephanie Price – Clair Hickson – Ellen Naumann – Jason Shelton – Julie Fryman – Jillian Hardwick – Sarah Whitehead – Adam Delderfield – Lisa Gorenflo
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Register NOW!

Prepare to expand your knowledge and explore the next stage of your dog training career with the International Dog Trainers Winter Summit.
December 1-24, 2020 | Online LIVE 11am Pacific Standard Time
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Reasons to Attend
As a dog trainer or dog enthusiast, you are the first port of call for dog owners needing support. To advance in your career requires more than grit — it demands a commitment to ongoing education and understanding the latest science in our field. That is what this virtual summit is all about. You’ll get an up-close experience learning what’s new in the industry, examining other training methods and conversing with experts in their field. This is a must-attend for all dog professionals no matter where you are in the world!

Challenge yourself with lectures on functional and useful training methods, programming, nutrition, and much more!

Transform your own training by applying what you learn to your current client cases.

Add to your Training! Get a closer look at new ways to level up your current training packages.

Receive a FREE GIFT from every speaker. Each expert will be providing registered attendees a free gift for watching their presentation. This gift can be accessed until Jan 25th 2020.

Engage with our Expert speakers on a one to one level with enhanced Q&A panels.

Join us from the convenience of your home, office, and maintain your training appointments throughout the summit

A full recording will be available after the live stream each day. Links will be emailed directly to your registration inbox so there’s no need to worry if you can’t watch along live.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.empowereddog.com/winter-summit

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2020-12-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2020-12-31 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-01-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-01-14 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

Weekly Call - Monday Mornings - Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2021-01-04 08:00 - 09:00, 2021-01-18 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
Join Zoom Meeting (same link as before)https://us02web.zoom.us/j/607482466?pwd=dWgwUDhUeVMzb01FcHNkc3dsUGlGUT09

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Meeting ID: 607 482 466

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MEETING LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/607482466?pwd=dWgwUDhUeVMzb01FcHNkc3dsUGlGUT09

Online Event - Wednesdays - The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie - AmPa!
2021-01-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-01-13 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

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters - 1/7/21 - CASCAR - UC Davis KSMP
2021-01-07 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
Welcome to 2021! Join us this Thursday morning as we check in and talk about what’s next in the new year for California animal shelters.

To Join the Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 900 364 297
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Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-01-08 08:00 - 09:00, 2021-01-15 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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NEW Passcode: 063339

NEW Meeting ID: 882 0288 3764
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Passcode: 063339Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcmoj0x89

MEETING LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88202883764?pwd=SllHbERMOForNGRicENtZmlRVjZQdz09

Online Event - 1/9/21, 2/13/21, or 3/6/21 - SPA Workshop Session 1: Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2021-01-09 13:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
SPA Workshop Session 1: Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication
This is the first of a two-part workshop series on the implementation of enrichment and inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this first session we will review the components of a shelter enrichment program and discuss how inter-dog playgroups play a role. Additionally, we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroups.
Join our FREE Shelter Playgroup Alliance workshops and earn CEUs [4 CCPDT (8 total) | 5 IAABC (10 total)]!
Click here to choose dates and enroll: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates
Saturday, January 9, 2021 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)
Saturday, February 13, 2021 6:00 AM Pacific (5 hours)
Saturday, March 6, 2021 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates

Webinar - 12/1/20 and 1/10/21 - Playgroups Part I: The Why - Dogs Playing for Life
2021-01-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
PLAYGROUPS PART 1: THE WHY

EARN 1.5 CAWA & IAABC CEU CREDITS

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!
Part 1 attendees will be sent the signup links to parts 2 & 3 upon completing the first webinar. View the full webinar schedule below, but be sure to sign up for the first one!

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

Online Event - 1/10/21, 2/14/21, or 3/7/21 - SPA Workshop Session 2: Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2021-01-10 13:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
SPA Workshop Session 2: Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way
This is the second of a two-part workshop series on the implementation of enrichment and inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play and how to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard
Click here to choose dates and enroll: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates
Sunday, January 10, 2021 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)
Sunday, February 14, 2021 6:00 AM Pacific (5 hours)
Sunday, March 7, 2021 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates

Weekly Call - Monday Mornings - Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2021-01-11 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 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 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
Join Zoom Meeting
Register for free here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqc-6spj0jHtES3GWxrpaG6L3HcbMh_dCu
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.

MEETING LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqc-6spj0jHtES3GWxrpaG6L3HcbMh_dCu

Online Event - 1/11/21 - MCC 3M World Record Cat Conference Call - Million Cat Challenge & Maddie's Fund
2021-01-11 17:00 - 17:15 | Virtual
Do you have 15 minutes to help 3,000,000 cats make history TODAY?

On January 11, 2021 at 5:00pm PT, the Million Cat Challenge cats’ lives saved counter is on track to hit its 3,000,000th life saved. Three million cats that have been spared euthanasia and are instead happily hogging couches, napping on warm car hoods, and dunking their paws in water glasses across the continent.
To celebrate, the cats are taking over the internet in an effort to double down and mark this historic moment with a world record: World’s Largest Online Toast!
We only have a 15 minute window to get ‘er done, so tell your cat to be ready to roll at 5:00 pm sharp.
People belonging to cats: Please have ready a tasty beverage for you and a smelly treat for your cat so we raise a can to 3 million cats saved by North American shelters participating in the Million Cat Challenge!
People not yet belonging to cats: Don’t forget a beverage of your choice!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/133136315303
Zoom location: sheltermedicine.zoom.us
Meeting ID: 991 1305 8370
Password: 3M Cats
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Bye for meow,
Team Million Cat Challenge

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/133136315303

Webinar - 1/12/21 - Confronting Conflict with Teams - Banfield
2021-01-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Conflict is something that, as much as we try, we cannot avoid because conflict is comes up anytime your view differs from another’s — and humans are opinionated beings. While most of us have a strong reactions to conflict, including (but not limited to) fear; avoidance; and/or dread, conflict can also have positive impacts. It can allow for exploration of new and different ways of doing things resulting in better outcomes. When we think of the negatives of conflict it’s because of the emotions that conflict evokes — often making situations feel explosive. By learning how to step up to conflict and confronting it head on by using the right approach, you can turn conflict into a positive for both you and your team.
Date: January 12
Time: 9:00 – 10:30am PST
Course Timing: 1.5 hour virtual session with 15 minute pre-work (RACE approved)
This session will help you:

Define the five modes of handling conflict; competing, collaborating, avoiding, accommodating
Help you understand how to identify the best mode for various situations to produce a positive experience
Identify where you may or may not be flexing your approach to conflict in a current team situation to determine what approach would be best to get you a positive outcome

When we step up to conflict, instead of away from it, and take the right approach we can change our perception and, ultimately, end in a better place than we are today.
Join us for the conversation!

WEBSITE LINK: https://banfield-continuing-education-series.webflow.io/

Online Course - 1/12/21 and 1/19/21 - A Fresh Look at the Management of Osteoarthritis in Dogs - CVMA (fee applies)
2021-01-12 12:30 - 13:45, 2021-01-19 17:30 - 18:45 | Virtual
This seminar is open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary hospital staff, and veterinary students only.

Course Description
A Fresh Look at the Management of Osteoarthritis in Dogs
Osteoarthritis (OA) commonly affects dogs, most often because of a handful of orthopedic diseases. Unfortunately, there is little standardization in the detection, staging, and management of OA. This presentation will focus on the sources of OA in dogs, the impact of OA on limbs and mobility in dogs, the management options that positively impact dogs with OA, and the principles and logistics of long-term OA management programs. The functional stages of OA and management steps to consider at each of these stages will be discussed. At the end of this presentation, veterinarians will be comfortable with screening dogs for OA, staging OA in affected dogs, discussing the impact of classic forms of OA management, and developing a management program adapted to the dog and its owner.

Speaker

Denis Marcellin-Little, DEDV, DACVS, DACVSMR
Dr. Marcellin-Little is professor of small animal orthopedic surgery at the University of California, Davis, where he is Small Animal Orthopedics Service Chief. He recently completed a year as chair of the Faculty of the School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Marcellin-Little graduated from veterinary school in Toulouse, France and completed a surgical residency at North Carolina State University (NC State). After his residency, Dr. Marcellin-Little taught at NC State for 24 years and moved to UC Davis in 2017.

Dates and Times
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 | 12:30 PM-1:45 PM
Registration, cancellation, and substitution deadline: January 6, 2021.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | 5:30 PM-6:45 PM
Registration, cancellation, and substitution deadline: January 13, 2021.

Price

CVMA Members
Non-Members

DVM: $49
DVM: $79

RVT/Veterinary Staff: $25
RVT/Veterinary Staff: $45

DVM/RVT Student: $20
DVM/RVT Student: $20

Registration
3 ways to register:

Register Online

January 12, 2021
January 19, 2021

Download the PDF form for faxing or mailing
Call 800.655.2862 to register by phone

This course qualifies for 1.5 hours of interactive learning. Each paid registrant will be allowed access via one phone line and one log-in and will receive a certificate upon completion. An email will be sent to the registered attendee with login information on how to begin the webinar. CVMA reserves the right to invoice those individuals and/or organizations that are logged in or connected from telephone numbers that don’t correspond to a paid registration. This course is open to veterinarians, technicians and hospital staff.
If multiple registrants intend to view the online seminar together under one log-in, please contact the CVMA office for an attendance form at 800.655.2862 or email staff@cvma.net.

Terms and Conditions
Cancellation/Refund Policy: All cancellation requests must be made in writing and submitted by fax, email, or regular mail no later than the date advertised above to receive a full refund, less a 10 percent administration fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after the above cancellation date.
Attn: Meetings & Events Department
California Veterinary Medical Association
1400 River Park Dr, Ste 100
Sacramento, CA 95815
By fax: 916.646.9156
By email: staff@cvma.net

Webinar login is for use by the attendee only and login/passwords provided by CVMA should not be shared with others; doing so may hinder your own access, as webinar entry is by pre-registration only.
Course materials provided by CVMA is for use by the registered attendee only and should not be reproduced or shared with others.
The virtual platform CVMA uses allows audio, documents, materials, chat and Q & A exchanged or viewed during the session may be recorded. By joining a session, you automatically consent to such recordings.
CVMA and its service provider of audio and online conferencing services are not responsible for unauthorized access to such information by hackers or others that obtain access through illegal measures.

If you have any questions, please call the CVMA office at 800.655.2862.

WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/learning/cvma-ce-programs-2/online-seminar-osteoarthritis-january-12-19-2021/

Webinar - 1/13/21 - Embracing AI to Scale Your Fundraising - Candid Learning
2021-01-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
As nonprofits emerge from the shock of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and financial crisis, there is an opportunity to reinvent philanthropy and fundraising. This is a moment to move away from transactional giving, churning through donors and asks, to a new model of making giving more relational, customizing, and engaging. Join us to learn how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used as a key ingredient in scaling your fundraising approach, which will in turn improve donor retention.
In this webinar, Allison Fine and Beth Kanter will outline the processes and products needed to expand philanthropic giving with AI, drawing on research from the AI4Giving Report (made possible by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation). You’ll leave this webinar ready to have a conversation with your leadership about the benefits of AI to the nonprofit sector and whether your organization is ready to adopt AI.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021; 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PT
Special guests: Allison Fine, entrepreneur, innovator, and author; and Beth Kanter, master trainer and nonprofit innovator
Price: Free

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.candid.org/training/2021-01-13-embracing-ai-to-scale-your-fundraising/

Webinar - 1/13/21 - The Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) within Shelter Systems - The AAWA and ASV
2021-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The VCPR (Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship) has become an especially important consideration in animal sheltering as we navigate the challenges posed by the current pandemic. In this webinar, we will learn what the VCPR is, why it is important legally and ethically, and how to define it within shelter systems. Case examples will consider specific situations such as telemedicine, transport, and health certificates. The information presented in this webinar will benefit all types of animal welfare organizations (including shelters large and small, rescue, foster-based, transport, temporary); any shelter professional who is involved in medical decision-making (including executive directors, medical directors, foster coordinators); and veterinarians (including full-time shelter veterinarians, contract and relief shelter veterinarians, private practice veterinarians that work with animal welfare organizations).
This session is part of the Shelter Medicine series, a collaboration between the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.

This live and recorded program is pending approval for:

1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval
1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
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 1-year Professional membership with The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement for only $1. Veterinary students are not eligible for this promotion as they have their own Student Membership option.
>> Membership instructions will be sent after you attend your first webinar in full.

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/11321-the-veterinary-client-patient-relationship-vcpr-within-shelter-systems

Webinar - 1/13/21 - How to Move From the Floor to Supervisor - VETGirl
2021-01-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
In this complimentary, 1.5-hour VETgirl online practice management webinar, Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews how to move from the floor to veterinary technician supervisor. Oftentimes, technicians or assistants are given promotions to a supervisor or manager, without any training in the process. What does it mean to be a supervisor? In this lecture, Amy will focus on the key points that separate a supervisor from a floor technician/assistant.
Thanks to sponsorship from VETgirl, this webinar is 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, 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! Don’t see the quiz? Please check our our HELP CENTER for answers for important information, specific quiz information here!
*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: 785
RACE Program number: 44801/44802
This program has been 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/january-13-2021-how-to-move-from-the-floor-to-supervisor/

Online Course - 1/14/21–1/15/21 and 1/27/21–1/28/21 - Don’t Forget the Pets: Housing People and Pets - Red Rover
2021-01-14 06:00 - 09:30, 2021-01-15 06:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
January 14 & 15, 2021
9:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Online – Zoom video
January 27 & 28, 2021
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST
Online – Zoom video
Have questions or interested in learning more about creating a pet-friendly program? Join us for a “Don’t Forget the Pets: Housing People and Pets” training where we explore ways to create and sustain pet-friendly housing programs.
Our Outreach Manager, Katie Campbell, and GreaterGood Charities’ Rescue Rebuild Program Director, Bryn Donnelly, will cover topics including:

The importance of the human-animal bond
The link between human and animal violence
Program design including construction and policies and procedures
How to apply for funding from RedRover and Rescue Rebuild (plus other funding opportunities!)

The Don’t Forget the Pets training focuses on the power of collaboration and draws on the experiences of the presenters and the organizations we’ve worked with. Attendees are encouraged to share their successes and challenges with creating a pet-friendly program and our goal is to ensure that everyone leaves with concrete next steps.
Registration for current trainings: http://rescuerebuild.greatergood.org/january.
Or join our interest list to hear about upcoming events here.
Questions? Email Katie at kcampbell@redrover.org to learn more.

WEBSITE LINK: https://redrover.org/event/dontforgetthepets-2/

Town Hall - 1/14/21 - Let's Get Them Home - Best Friends
2021-01-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Note: this event has been postponed by one week.
We all know that the best place for a pet is at home with their family and not in our shelters.
Return to owner, also known as return to home, programs are always evolving. Gone are the days of a simple tag check. Technology is advancing, communication is better than ever, and more pets are making back home.
Join us as Tawny Hammond, director of learning advancement for Best Friends, moderates a conversation with national experts on proactive ways to get pets back to their families.

Panelists:
– Gina Knepp, national shelter engagement director with Michelson Found Animals
– Shelly Simmons, division director, Greenville County Animal Care
– Shyanne Schull, director, Washoe County Regional Animal Services

WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/3416087439311/WN_MM044lUAShqwC52LJMcTcg

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-01-15 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/3s2SYgi
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for executive and leadership level staff. 150 to 200 shelter professionals, national leaders and shelter veterinarians typically participate and we discuss everything from disaster and emergency relief planning, to creating more diverse, equitable and inclusive organizations, to addressing the realities of budget reductions and the need to pivot to better serve people and animals.
Have someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/
MEETING LINK: https://bit.ly/3s2SYgi

Webinar - 1/18/21 - The New Normal: Spay/Neuter by Five Months of Age - National Kitten Coalition
2021-01-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The National Kitten Coalition is excited to host Dr. Philip Bushby and Esther Mechler from the Feline Fix by Five program of Marian’s Dream to present on sterilizing kittens by five months of age.
There is confusion in the general public and private veterinary community about the optimum time to spay/neuter felines. For many, the recommended time has been six months of age. By that time a cat may be pregnant and shelters are overflowing. For that reason, Marian’s Dream embarked on a campaign to push the recommended age for felines back by four weeks. Dr. Bushby will present his findings on why the change is recommended, specific concerns that people have raised, and the research that supports the change.
Veterinarians often wait until cats are 6 months old before spay/neuter. The AVMA, AAHA, AAFP and the ASV disagree with waiting that long. The new normal is prior to 5 months of age. Several factors have led to this change:
1. Mammary neoplasia is the 3rd most common cancer in cats and 85 to 90% of feline mammary tumors are malignant. Spay before 5 months of age significantly reduces mammary neoplasia.
2. Spay/Neuter prior to 5 months of age reduces unplanned and unwanted litters of kittens.
3. Castration prior to 5 months of age significantly reduces sexual behaviors which often cause relinquishment of cats to animal shelters.
It is safe to spay/neuter cats that young. Surgeries are easier, faster and safer. There are no adverse physiologic or orthopedic effects from spay/neuter prior to 5 months of age. Cats in shelters should be sterilized prior to adoption. Owned cats should be sterilized after the kitten vaccination series, but before 5 months of age.
*The recording for this webinar will be available on NKC’s Archived Webinar page (https://kittencoalition.org/resources/archived-webinars/) within a few weeks after the webinar ends.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4058934446112442126

Webinar - 1/19/21 - Localizing Dyspnea: Taking the Distress Out of Respiratory Diseases - drip.vet
2021-01-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
drip.vet and CriticalCareDVM.com want to make sure your access to high-quality continuing education is not a pain point for you! We’ve partnered to bring you a LIVE webinar series that covers some of the most common emergency scenarios encountered in daily practice. Our goal is simple: we want you to have the practical information you need to help you accurately diagnose and treat your patients.

Localizing Dyspnea – Taking the Distress Out of Respiratory Diseases

Description: 1. To review relevant pathophysiology of respiratory distress, 2. To identify a practical approach to the localizing dyspnea in a patient with respiratory distress, 3. To develop a logical and medically sound treatment plan for a dyspneic patient.

Jan 19, 2021 07:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Presented by Christopher G. Byers DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM), CVJ
Dr. Byers is a practicing board-certified veterinary emergency & critical care and small animal internal medicine specialist based in Omaha, Nebraska. He is also the founder and editor-in-chief of CriticalCareDVM.com, an online community dedicated to educating pet owners and promoting the triad of care.

WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G6ipfyGuTaKwiMD9gBX-eQ
