Online Event - 3/26/26 - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection - Beyond our Safety Net: Navigating Returns, Risk and Humane Outcomes in Dog Adoptions - Maddie's Fund
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
This session will explore the complex realities of accepting adoption returns for dogs exhibiting challenging or dangerous behavior. While our goal is always to keep adopted animals in homes, there are times when a return is requested and the shelter environment may not be in the dog’s best interest—or safe for staff and volunteers. We’ll walk through how to guide adopters through private rehoming when appropriate, the questions we ask before accepting a behaviorally complex return, and how we incorporate professional assessments into our decision-making.
The session will also cover how we provide compassionate support and clear guidance when behavioral euthanasia is the most humane option. Finally, we’ll examine how to communicate transparently with staff, fosters, and volunteers while centering safety, quality of life, and organizational sustainability.
Key Takeaways:

Learn how to assess behavioral risk while balancing animal welfare, public safety, and
staff/volunteer well-being.
Understand how to navigate difficult conversations about return, risk, and humane
euthanasia with clarity and empathy.
Gain tools for fostering internal alignment and supporting emotionally invested team
members through hard decisions.

Guest Speaker: Stacy Price, COO at One Tail at a Time
About Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection:
Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior – supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group, such as behavior medications, modifying animal behavior, assessing and improving animal welfare, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats.
Who should join: Animal welfare staff and volunteers who are interested in dog and cat behavior, and everyone who works to keep pets out of shelters and in homes.
You only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting.
All recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum – https://maddies.fund/monthlybehaviorconnectionMPF
Maddie’s Fund does not share registration information.
The opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration

Webinar - 3/26/26 - Learn What the Monster Likes… and Feed It! Bridging the Animal Rights/Welfare/Control Gap by Focusing on The Link between Animal Abuse and Human Violence - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Is your organization rooted in animal rights, animal welfare, or animal control? In the eyes of many government officials and funders, it doesn’t matter—because animal issues often take a back seat to public safety concerns. What does get their attention is the human impact. By demonstrating The Link between animal abuse and human violence, you can shift the conversation—and the priorities.
This webinar introduces the critical connections between animal cruelty and domestic violence, child maltreatment, and elder abuse. You’ll learn how to leverage these connections to increase public recognition, attract new funding, and elevate your organization’s relevance in broader conversations about safety and well-being.
This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/learn-what-the-monster-likes-and-feed-it-bridging-the-animal-rights-welfare-control-gap-by-focusing-on-the-link-between-animal-abuse-and-human-violence/

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2026-03-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Who Should Join?
Executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Win Ca$h for Attending!
Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $5,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.
Register Today
Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with. If you registered prior to July 2025 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025
All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025

Webinar - 3/31/26 - More Than a Pet: Integrating the Human-Animal Bond into Ethical Social Work Practice - Center for Pet Family Well-Being
2026-03-31 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Pets play a critical role in the lives, safety, and well-being of many social work clients. In practice settings, such as housing, child welfare, aging services, behavioral health, and interpersonal violence, client decisions and outcomes are frequently influenced by their relationships with their pets. When pets are not considered, service plans may unintentionally create barriers to care, safety, and stability.
This Social Work Month webinar is designed to inform social workers about why pets must be recognized as part of the client system. Grounded in a One Health framework, this session will examine how the human–animal bond influences client engagement, risk, and access to services, and why pet-inclusive practice is essential for ethical, effective social work.
WEBSITE LINK: https://tiny.utk.edu/March2026Webinar

Webinar - 4/2/26 - Shelter Medicine Refresher and Updates 2026: Maximizing Veterinary Care in the Shelters - CalAnimals
2026-04-02 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual
Presenter: Bruce Wagman, Attorney SFSPCA Shelter PALS Program
San Francisco SPCA’s Shelter PALS program will update and summarize the types of tasks that can be done by Registered Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants in shelters, as well as those that are reserved to veterinarians, and how the team members can coordinate and work together to maximize animal health and welfare for all shelter animals.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dR_FqbvNSCqZhQEEpAuV3g

Online Event - 4/2/26 - Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection: Creating a Foster-Centric Medical Clinic - Maddie's Fund
2026-04-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
In this discussion, we will review how animal shelters can shift from a kennel-centric medical model to a foster-centric clinic that effectively supports animals living in foster homes. As more shelters place 50% or more of animals in foster care, clinics must adapt their infrastructure, staffing, communication, and workflows to serve both people and pets. The discussion emphasizes guiding principles such as prioritizing quality of life, valuing foster caregivers as essential partners, transparency in decision-making, and treating foster care as a core organizational function.
Guest Speaker:
Jordana Moerbe, Director of Lifesaving Partnerships and Medical Care at Austin Pets Alive!
About Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection:
Join us on the first Thursday of every month to discuss successful foster innovations and programs, collaborate with others in the field, answer questions and talk through complex foster-related issues.
Who should join: Foster managers, coordinators, volunteers and any staff who are interested in learning about what’s working in foster programs.
You only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting.
All recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://maddies.fund/monthlyfosterconnectionMPF
Maddie’s Fund does not share registration information.
The opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration

Webinar - 4/2/26 - Dealing with Over-the-Top Behavior: A Practical Tool-Kit - FDSA (fee applies)
2026-04-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Over-excited, over-the-top, out-of-control… Does this sound like a dog you know?
If so, they probably have over-arousal issues! Over-arousal can be a factor in many different behavior issues in dogs*, from hyperactivity to aggression. Teaching animals how to handle arousal can change their lives – and ours – for the better.
*NOTE: The concepts in this webinar apply to species other than dogs, too!
In this webinar, we will explore a range of tools for helping the over-aroused animal in your life. Topics covered include arousal and how it affects behavior, determining which “problem” behaviors relate to over-arousal (and which probably don’t), training games you can use to help the animals in your life learn to manage their arousal levels, and more.
Whether you want to teach your dog better manners around guests or are desperately trying to avoid a repeat of that bite to the mailman, this webinar is for you!
Presenter: Irith Bloom
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Online Event - First Fridays - First Fridays: AI for Animal Welfare Professionals Collaboration Calls - Outcomes for Pets Consulting
2026-04-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Please join us every first Friday of the month to discuss AI use in animal shelters, share new AI developments, and join your peers in discussing creative solutions to common problems.
Meetings will occur the first Friday of each month at 11 am PST / 2 pm EST.
Registering for this meeting will register you for the complete series.
REGISTER NOW: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tzBOM-0PQ6KEJp3lyAJ0fA#/registration

Online Course – 4/4/26 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Central (small fee applies)
2026-04-04 11:00 - 13:45 | Virtual
Ready to make a difference for feral and stray cats in your community? Join our expert instructors to learn the best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and effective colony management. You’ll learn what TNR is, why it works, and how to address common challenges such as communicating with neighbors, preparing for trapping, conducting large-scale trapping operations, feeding, and providing winter shelter.
If you’re new to TNR, you’ll gain the essential skills needed to kickstart your TNR journey, while experienced trappers can refresh and sharpen their techniques.
Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and real-life video footage from actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and access to a dedicated Facebook group for ongoing networking with fellow TNR advocates.
Led by experts from Neighborhood Cats, this 2.75-hour session includes an 15-minute Q&A. Registration is just $10.
This course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/
WEBSITE LINK: https://communitycatscentral.com/events/live-tnr-certification-workshop-april-2026/

Online Course – Starts 4/6/26 – Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Spring 2026 Session – UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse
2026-04-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Are you ready to take your career in animal sheltering to the next level? Offered by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse as part of Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge, the Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program empowers frontline animal shelter workers to provide exceptional care, grounded in best practices, with a focus on improving outcomes for animals and communities.
Through engaging online courses, you’ll gain expertise in:

Best practices to reduce animal stress.
Foundational animal care and medical care to enhance your skills.
Behavior, training, and enrichment for healthier, happier animals.
Population management to optimize shelter resources.
Daily care best practices that streamline your workflow and maximize impact.

Whether you’re new to shelter work or a seasoned professional, this program equips you with the tools, knowledge, and recognition to make a greater difference.
Why Become Certified?

Advance your career with professional credentials.
Learn practical, actionable skills to improve daily operations.
Gain confidence in providing high-quality care for every animal.

Start learning today and become part of the growing movement to transform animal sheltering.
Certification is currently free, #ThanksToMaddie!
This program is most relevant for individuals working in public shelters or private shelters with municipal contracts. Enrollment is limited; applicants from these shelter types will be prioritized for this session.
Learn more about upcoming sessions and apply at https://tinyurl.com/SCS-General

Online Course – Starts 4/7/26 – Canine Social Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)
2026-04-07 00:00 - 23:59 | Virtual
This course will teach you about canine communication, play, greetings, conflict resolution behaviors, and puppy social development. Dig into the science of canine social behavior, with an emphasis on dog-to-dog social interactions. Veterinarians, behavior consultants, trainers, groomers, kennel staff, shelter workers, day care staff, pet sitters, dog walkers, and keen guardians will all benefit from this course.
This course will help you:

Explain the importance of social relationships between dogs from a scientific perspective
Accurately interpret body language in dogs and understand how body language is linked to emotional states and communication
Describe and understand the stages of puppy development and how development can affect adult behaviors, including the development of problem behaviors
Recognize and interpret play and greeting behaviors in dogs
Describe the functions of conflict and reconciliation behaviors in dogs

Duration: 5 weeks
Instructor: Dr. Camille Ward MS, PhD, CAAB

Meetings are not recorded
Meetings take place on Tuesdays at 5pm EDT (first meeting April 14th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration
There are 5 meetings for this course

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/canine-social-behavior/

Conference - 4/7/26 to 4/10/26 - Animal Care Expo 2026 - Humane World for Animals (fee applies)
2026-04-07 04:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-08 04:30 - 15:00, 2026-04-09 04:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-10 04:30 - 09:30 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Animal Care Expo is the largest international professional development conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers. Experts from all aspects of animal welfare will come together from across the globe to learn about the latest programs, share best practices, gain inspiration and build lasting connections. The conference features an international trade show promoting the latest animal care products and services from a wide range of exhibitors. With a variety of session topics, learning labs, networking opportunities and social events, Animal Care Expo has something for everyone who cares about companion animals.
Join us April 7-10, 2026 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA!
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanepro.org/expo

Online Event - 4/8/26 - Shelter Med LIVE from Animal Care Expo - UC Davis KSMP
2026-04-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Expo FOMO? Tune in for a special April 8 edition of Shelter Med LIVE from Animal Care Expo! We’re bringing veterinarians from the conference floor to one Zoom room for a fun, fast-paced roundtable. They’ll share:

Sneak peeks: Top tips and takeaways from the critical topics they’re presenting.
Session resources: How to access information after the sessions are over or find out more if you can’t attend.
Pittsburgh perspectives: What vets think is important to share with their colleagues around the country.

Whether you’re in the clinic, at home, or getting some Expo steps in, join the call so you won’t miss the chat. Can’t make it live? Register to receive a link to the recording and resources. We’ll return to our regular third Wednesday schedule in May.
Special guests
Click on presenter names to read about their conference sessions.

Dr. Becca Boronat, MV, CAWA (Veterinarian, Best Friends Animal Society)
Dr. Sarah Hicks, DVM (Outreach Veterinarian, UW-Madison Shelter Medicine Program)
Dr. Kate Kuzminski, DVM, COO (Veterinarian and Co-founder, Ruthless Kindness)
Dr. Alison Lindsay, DVM (Assistant Clinical Professor of Community Medicine, Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine)
Dr. Erica Schumacher, DVM (Outreach Veterinarian, UW-Madison Shelter Medicine Program)
Dr. Christina Tran, DVM (Executive Associate Dean & Clinical Professor, Roseman University of Health Sciences)
Dr. Bridgid Twomey, VMD (Assistant Professor, Western University of the Health Sciences)

This event has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit by CAWA and NACA. Find past episodes on-demand in the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse, #ThanksToMaddie!
About Shelter Med LIVE
Shelter medicine bridges gaps in veterinary care access, ensuring animals are sterilized, vaccinated, and have the medical treatment they need before going home to the people and communities who care for them. Shelter Med LIVE is the place where vet professionals connect around what it takes to make shelter medicine happen every day—from intake triage to MacGyvering creative fixes. Every third Wednesday, join your UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program host Dr. Jenn Bennett and special guests for real talk and real solutions.
Ask questions (or send them in ahead of time). This isn’t a lecture—it’s a conversation for everyone who wants to talk shop about shelter medicine. Kick back and recharge with your colleagues in the middle of a long week.
WEBSITE LINK: https://tinyurl.com/sheltermedlive

Conference – 4/9/26 to 4/12/26 – 2026 ABVP Symposium – ABVP (fee applies)
2026-04-09 06:00 - 2026-04-12 14:00 | Virtual
Get ready to expand your expertise, connect with colleagues, and explore the latest breakthroughs in species-specific veterinary care. The ABVP® Scientific Program is packed with innovative sessions, inspiring speakers, and practical insights designed to elevate your practice.
WEBSITE LINK: https://abvp.com/symposium/

Online Meeting - 4/13/26 - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie: Scroll, Post, Repeat: Your Social Media Starter Pack - Maddie's Fund
2026-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual

Webinar - 4/15/26 - Protecting Kittens Through Vaccination: A Webinar for Rescues, Shelters, and Caregivers - National Kitten Coalition
2026-04-15 16:30 - 17:00 | Virtual
Join us for a practical 30 minute webinar designed to help rescue organizations, shelters, fosters, and caregivers understand the essentials of kitten vaccination. Led by Emily Coleman, DVM, this session will walk you through the recommended vaccination schedule, explain why vaccines are critical for young kittens, and provide a clear overview of the diseases they protect against.
Whether you’re caring for a single foster kitten or managing a busy shelter, this webinar will give you the confidence to support healthy starts and prevent outbreaks. With easy to follow guidance and real world tips, you’ll leave with the knowledge you need to keep kittens safe and thriving on their journey to adoption.
Presenter: Emily A. Coleman, DVM
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/protecting-kittens-through-vaccination/

Webinar - 4/16/26 - Maddie's Insights - Fur-ever starts now: Supporting dogs and adopters post-adoption - Maddie's Fund
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Each year, thousands of dogs are relinquished to rehoming organizations and adopted into new homes. Like many dog owners, adopters often encounter early health and behavior concerns—but for adopted dogs, these challenges can sometimes lead to returns.
In 2018, Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, launched a post-adoption support program. Adopters from any UK Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre receive follow-up calls about their dog’s health and behavior at 2 days, 2 weeks, and 4 months after adoption.
This presentation reviews the program’s methodology and participant cohort, highlights the most common adopter-reported concerns, examines use of behavior support (and reasons it’s declined), and explores return-to-kennel rates, including when and why dogs are returned.
Our speakers are Drs. Eleanor Jordan and Lauren Samet, both of Dogs Trust, a British animal welfare charity and humane society which specializes in the well-being of dogs. It is the largest dog welfare charity in the United Kingdom, caring for over 15,000 animals each year.
Learning Objectives:

Understand common health and behavior concerns in dogs post-adoption in the UK.
Learn where adopters in the UK may seek advice from after adopting a dog.
Explore how embedding post-adoption support into the adoption process in the UK impacts engagements with the service.

Earn continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement towards 1.0 CAWA CEs. This webinar has also been pre-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). It has also been submitted for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval for on-demand viewers. We will post the recording on Maddie’s University a day or so after the live webcast.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister

Webinar - 4/16/26 - Ask Us Anything: Real-World Answers for Everyday Animal Welfare Challenges - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Got a question? We’re ready.
Join us for an open Q&A session designed for animal welfare professionals at every stage of their careers. Our expert panel — representing municipal agencies, nonprofits, rural programs, and large-scale operations — will tackle your toughest questions, from staffing and funding to intake, public pressure, and field enforcement. Bring your challenges, get practical solutions.
Panelists
Mike Wheeler, Director of Community Services for Cabot, Arkansas
Jerrica Owen, Executive Director, National Animal Care & Control Association
Spencer Conover, Chief Operating Officer, National Animal Care & Control Association
Dr. Josh Fisher, Animal Services Director, City of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/ask-us-anything-real-world-answers-for-everyday-animal-welfare-challenges/

Online Event - 4/18/26 - Feline Behavior Summit 2026 - Community Cats Central (small fee applies)
2026-04-18 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join Community Cats Central for an exciting virtual summit designed to deepen your understanding of feline behavior and improve your ability to support cats in your home, shelter, or rescue organization.
Understanding cat behavior is crucial for building positive relationships with cats, reducing stress, and preventing behavior-related issues that can lead to relinquishment or abandonment. This event features some of the animal welfare industry’s most trusted authorities on feline behavior, who will lead a variety of workshops covering a wide range of cat behavior concerns.
You’ll gain valuable insights into new concepts, tools, and techniques that can be immediately applied to help resolve common behavioral challenges.
In addition to the informative workshops, enjoy fun cat trivia and prizes that will enhance your experience, along with opportunities to network with fellow professionals and volunteers in the animal welfare community. This is a great chance to connect with others who share your passion for improving the lives of cats.
Date: April 18, 2026 Time: 10:00 – 5:00 PM ET
Cost: $25
REGISTER NOW: https://communitycatscentral.thinkific.com/courses/feline-behavior-summit-2026

Online Meeting - 4/20/26 - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie: Uncovering Insights on the Latest in Shelter Medicine Research - Maddie's Fund
2026-04-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual

Online Event - Monthly - Journey You Own Meditation Gathering - JYO
2026-04-21 06:30 - 07:15 | Virtual
Create a shared, supportive space to explore grounding practices.
The guided meditations happen every month and typically run 30-45 minutes. All are welcome to these very low-key sessions, with videos on or off, whatever feels most comfortable to you. No speaking is necessary unless you’d like to share at the end of the session.
Attendees register once and can attend any of the monthly meditation dates. Don’t forget to add the dates to your calendar to ensure you don’t miss out on any sessions.
About the Host
Jyothi Robertson is a student of meditation practice for 40+ years and trauma-sensitive grounding practices formally for the past three years. She was raised by parents who practice meditation and lead spiritual teachings for members of their Indian community. She began pursuing her own formal exploration of spirituality as an anthropology major at Princeton University and conducted fieldwork for her thesis while living at an ashram (spiritual center) in India in 1996. As a veterinarian, she is interested in highlighting the spiritual connection between all living beings.
Jyothi has completed certifications in trauma-sensitive mindfulness, advanced trauma-sensitive meditation, deep listening, DEI, and since 2019, has been receiving training in Buddhist meditation practices and philosophy. As a student learning meditation, she is interested in exploring these practices with others in community.
WEBSITE LINK: https://jyo.world/meditation-gathering/

Webinar - 4/22/26 - Rethinking Retroviruses: FeLV and FIV Testing Updates - Best Friends
2026-04-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
This session will equip shelter veterinarians and staff with the most current, evidence-based guidance on FeLV and FIV testing, interpretation, and management in the shelter setting. Participants will explore updated diagnostic recommendations, common testing challenges, and practical approaches for integrating testing into daily shelter operations. The session will also highlight strategies that support efficient population flow, informed decision-making, and strong lifesaving outcomes.
This program has been submitted for RACE approval (but is not yet approved) for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.
Presented by: Dr. Erin Katribe, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice)
National Shelter Medicine; Best Friends Animal Society
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/4717437859110/WN_iRsWQsmFS4aikwy3tfGwsg

Webinar - Fourth Thursdays - HASS Connect - HASS
2026-04-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
You are invited every fourth Thursday of the month, to join fellow leaders from national, government, and non-profit animal welfare organizations for a strategic roundtable discussion focused on the most pressing challenges facing our field. From staffing shortages and volunteer engagement to community trust, and the evolving role of shelters, this session invites candid dialogue, shared learning, and collaborative problem-solving. Whether you’re leading a municipal agency, nonprofit organization, or national initiative, your insights and experiences are vital to finding solutions.
*You only need to register for the series once.
Time: 1-2 p.m. CT
Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/eYjSHEXEQ–_PxoL4pH2_g#/registration

Online Event - 4/23/26 - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection: The Cypress Protocol - Maddie's Fund
2026-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
When reactive dogs are confronted with their triggers at every turn in the shelter setting, how do we make progress? This presentation will go over a special shelter dog, Cypress, and the multifaceted approach his shelter team took to help him overcome his reactivity and find his way into a home. From finding ways to control his environment, to playgroups, to training volunteers to continue working with him, his team pulled out every tool in their box to teach him how to cope in the shelter setting—and eventually in his new home. His case created what his shelter now calls the “Cypress Protocol” and has helped many dogs in the shelter setting succeed.
Guest Speaker: Lindsay Echito and Marie Lombardo, Orphans of the Storm
Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior – supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group, such as behavior medications, modifying animal behavior, assessing and improving animal welfare, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats.
Who should join: Animal welfare staff and volunteers who are interested in dog and cat behavior, and everyone who works to keep pets out of shelters and in homes.
You only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting.
All recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum – https://maddies.fund/monthlybehaviorconnectionMPF
Maddie’s Fund does not share registration information.
The opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration

Hybrid Conference - 4/24/26 to 4/26/26 - IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference 2026 - IAABC (fee applies)
2026-04-24 05:00 - 14:15, 2026-04-25 05:00 - 14:15, 2026-04-26 05:00 - 14:15 | Virtual
Join animal welfare professionals at the 2026 IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference. This conference features a dedicated Shelter Track on Saturday, April 25, with sessions on behavior assessment, welfare optimization, and enrichment strategies. Explore 40+ evidence-based sessions across species.
Contact: questions@iaabcfoundation.org
WEBSITE LINK: http://iaabcfoundation.org/animal-behavior-conference/
