This calendar is a listing of webinars, other learning opportunities, online meetings and other upcoming national events related to animal sheltering and related areas of interest.
Only some of these events are produced by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program. Most are being created and sponsored by other groups and agencies. Being listed here does not mean that we have reviewed the material contained. We are trying to provide a variety of resources to hopefully help make your life a little easier. For additional information on any of these items before or after the event please contact the organizer directly (listed in the item description).
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Week of Events
Podcast – 5/11/20 – Spay/Neuter in the Time of COVID-19 – Community Cats Podcast
Podcast – 5/11/20 – Spay/Neuter in the Time of COVID-19 – Community Cats Podcast
Spay/Neuter in the Time of COVID-19 The Community Cats Podcast is hosting these two town hall style gatherings: Saturday 5/09, 2pm ET Panelists: Amber Sitko…
California Shelters – CASCAR Weekly COVID-19 Check-In Call – link in CA Group Activity Feed
California Shelters – CASCAR Weekly COVID-19 Check-In Call – link in CA Group Activity Feed
UC Davis KSMP Presents: For California animal shelters - join us on Tuesdays at 10 AM for a weekly “California Shelters COVID-19 Check-In” Zoom meeting with Dr. Kate Hurley from KSMP. Zoom meeting registration link is posted in the Private California shelter’s group page.
Interactive Session – The Parents Gathering – Session 3 (of 3) – Adisa
Interactive Session – The Parents Gathering – Session 3 (of 3) – Adisa
We’ve heard the call from multiple working parents who are seeking to balance the needs of their professional lives with their roles as parent and…
Webinar – 5/12/20 – Why Access to Pet Resources is a Social Justice Issue – UW Shelter Medicine
Webinar – 5/12/20 – Why Access to Pet Resources is a Social Justice Issue – UW Shelter Medicine
Institutional bias and systemic inequity can have a negative impact on pets and there is a great need to understand and deepen the connection between…
Webinar – 5/13/20 – Training as Enrichment: Basic Skills – Fear Free
Webinar – 5/13/20 – Training as Enrichment: Basic Skills – Fear Free
Reward-based training improves the lives of dogs and their human families. You might not be able to attend group class right now, but you can…
Webinar – 5/13/20 – Preparing to Care for Bottle-Baby Kittens During COVID-19 – National Kitten Coalition
Webinar – 5/13/20 – Preparing to Care for Bottle-Baby Kittens During COVID-19 – National Kitten Coalition
Bottle-baby kittens are already arriving in many parts of our country - and in some places, the kitten season never stops! Kittens under 4 weeks…
Webinar – 5/13/20 – Foster Myths – Debunked – Petco Foundation
Webinar – 5/13/20 – Foster Myths – Debunked – Petco Foundation
Worried you can't foster because you have pets of your own? Feel like your NYC apartment is too small? Not sure where to start? This…
Online Event – 5/13/20 – Ask a Veterinarian: Tips for Safely Welcoming a New Pet – Trupanion and the COVID Council
Online Event – 5/13/20 – Ask a Veterinarian: Tips for Safely Welcoming a New Pet – Trupanion and the COVID Council
In times of stress and uncertainty, we rely on our pets more than ever—and you can rely on Trupanion to help keep them happy and…
Webinar – 5/13/20 – The Origins of COVID-19: Links to the Global Wildlife Trade – HSVMA
Webinar – 5/13/20 – The Origins of COVID-19: Links to the Global Wildlife Trade – HSVMA
HSVMA hosts Dr. Teresa Telecky, PhD, a zoologist and Vice President, Wildlife, for Humane Society International (HSI), who will explain the suspected origins of the…
Webinar – 5/13/20 – Keeping Families Together: Pet Support at the Shelter During COVID-19 and Beyond Sponsored by PetHub – PetHub
Webinar – 5/13/20 – Keeping Families Together: Pet Support at the Shelter During COVID-19 and Beyond Sponsored by PetHub – PetHub
How can animal shelters support keeping pets with their people through COVID-19? How have programs at one of the largest No Kill shelters in the…
Webinar – 5/14/20 – Chameleon Shelter Software – Foster Programs Managing and Promoting – Chameleon
Webinar – 5/14/20 – Chameleon Shelter Software – Foster Programs Managing and Promoting – Chameleon
Many Chameleon shelters run successful foster programs while others are new to the foster experience. This webinar will provide a thorough review for those just…
Webinar – 5/14/20 – REHOMING PROGRAMS – A proactive approach to serving your community while reducing intake. – CalAnimals
Webinar – 5/14/20 – REHOMING PROGRAMS – A proactive approach to serving your community while reducing intake. – CalAnimals
As we work together for a future where no adoptable or treatable dog or cat is euthanized, animal shelters need tools that work that empower…
Webinar – 5/14/20 – The Silver Lining: COVID-19 Unexpected Best Practices – Fear Free
Webinar – 5/14/20 – The Silver Lining: COVID-19 Unexpected Best Practices – Fear Free
COVID-19 has affected all of us in various ways, from the way we educate our children, celebrate milestones, and spend time with family and friends…
Webinar – 5/14/20 – COVID-19: Adapting to New Models & Protocols in the Veterinary Clinic – Clinician’s Brief & Zoetis
Webinar – 5/14/20 – COVID-19: Adapting to New Models & Protocols in the Veterinary Clinic – Clinician’s Brief & Zoetis
While predictions and restrictions continue to evolve, one thing seems certain: COVID‑19 will continue to play a role in how we practice veterinary medicine for…
National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 5/14/20 – Thursday Edition during COVID-19
National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 5/14/20 – Thursday Edition during COVID-19
Thursday May 14th from 2-3pm CST (12 - 1 PM Pacific, 3 - 4 PM EST), we will be holding National Rounds with the plan…
Roundtable – 5/14/20 – The Roundtable – The AAWA – Boerhinger Ingelheim – Covetrus
Roundtable – 5/14/20 – The Roundtable – The AAWA – Boerhinger Ingelheim – Covetrus
The AAWA CEO Jim Tedford sits down for an exclusive interview with animal welfare leaders in COVID-19 hotspots to find out what lessons they've learned and…
Webinar – 5/14/20 – COVID-19: Emerging Lifesaving Technology Solutions – Best Friends
Webinar – 5/14/20 – COVID-19: Emerging Lifesaving Technology Solutions – Best Friends
Join Best Friends and our technology partners Adopets, Adoptimize and Rehome to learn about how their platforms can save lives during the coronavirus pandemic and…
Webinar – 5/15/20 – ShelterLuv Shelter Software – Best Practices Session – ShelterLuv
Webinar – 5/15/20 – ShelterLuv Shelter Software – Best Practices Session – ShelterLuv
Join us Friday, May 15th for our Best Practices Session. Shelterluv's Customer Solutions team will walk you through product best practices (all free) to ensure you are…
Online Meeting – 5/15/20 – Covid-19 Shelter and Rescue Preparedness Summit – American Pets Alive!
Online Meeting – 5/15/20 – Covid-19 Shelter and Rescue Preparedness Summit – American Pets Alive!
As this global pandemic worsens, what will happen to homeless pets and those entering our shelters? You're invited to an online summit to work towards…
Online Course – 5/16/20 – Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Nurses/Technicians – IVSeminars
Online Course – 5/16/20 – Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Nurses/Technicians – IVSeminars
In a first-ever technician-focused IVS seminar, Dr. Grubb will cover anesthesia and analgesia information, tips and updates. Although directed to technicians/nurses, the seminar will also…