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
Behavior and Training Online Conference – 5/23/20 to 5/25/20 – The Lemonade Conference – Behavior and Training – IAABC And FDSA
As dog trainers, it’s not about what we can’t do — it’s about what we can do! So when COVID-19 shut down IAABC and FDSA’s in-person training conferences, we took those lemons, squeezed them, added some water, sugar, and a splash of attitude and we made … lemonade!
Working together, IAABC and FDSA created The Lemonade Conference, a highly affordable online educational extravaganza of unprecedented size and scope — 40+ presenters with two simultaneous classrooms running for three days, 18 hours a day. And for those not available for the live event, we will include a free “library” of all of the presentations, included in your registration fee (conference must be purchased before it ends; videos are then available for at least a year in your library). Watch the recordings from the comfort of your living room in the months following the conference — always at your leisure.
Online Adoption Event – 5/27/20 to 5/31/20 – Find Love Online: Best Friends Virtual Super Adoption
Best Friends Presents: Join the Best Friends Network and our Lifesaving Centers for a virtual super adoption on May 27-31, 2020! The first of its kind, this national virtual event will gather adoptable animals from around the country into a central “venue” where adopters can browse, meet, and complete the check-out process in one sitting. The only thing that Network partners have to do is physically delivery or facilitate the pet’s pick up.
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.
National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 5/26/20 – Q&A and Discuss Animals Testing Positive for COVID – UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 5/26/20 – Q&A and Discuss Animals Testing Positive for COVID – UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
University of Wisconsin and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs Present Shelter Medicine Rounds: Plan for 5/26/20 - Q&A and discuss animals testing positive for COVID. 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 and recordings moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.
Webinar – 5/26/20 – Dog Traning Online in Real Time: A Demonstration – Fear Free
Webinar – 5/26/20 – Dog Traning Online in Real Time: A Demonstration – Fear Free
Fear Free Presents: Online training may become more common during and after COVID-19. You will see real dogs and handlers with varying skill levels and, as always with live animal demos, there are bound to be some unexpected moments!
Webinar – 5/27/20 – Post-Pandemic Pets: Tips on Transitioning Companion Animals as Shelter-in-Place Orders are Lifted – HSVMA & Maddie’s Fund
Webinar – 5/27/20 – Post-Pandemic Pets: Tips on Transitioning Companion Animals as Shelter-in-Place Orders are Lifted – HSVMA & Maddie’s Fund
HSVMA and Maddies Fund Present: This Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association webinar will provide tips for new adoptive families dealing with potential separation anxiety issues as well as other transitional challenges, such as catching up on puppy socialization, changing dog walking schedules, or switching cat feeding times.
Webinar – 5/27/20 – Ideas for Safely Offering Spay/Neuter and Wellness: Q&A Session – Maddie’s Fund
Webinar – 5/27/20 – Ideas for Safely Offering Spay/Neuter and Wellness: Q&A Session – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie's Fund Presents: How can we do spay/neuter in a manner that is safe for staff, clients and animals in this new "normal"? Join clinic directors and veterinarians for a Q&A session where you can ask any questions on any topic related to spay/neuter and wellness clinics including staff scheduling, keeping staff safe, intake and release, curbside vaccine clinics, anesthetic protocols, finding supplies and anything else on your mind! Our panel is here to help answer questions and we hope the audience will share ideas too!
Webinar – 5/27/20 – Keeping Families Together: Pivoting Community Programming to Support People and Pets During COVID-19 Sponsored by PetHub
Webinar – 5/27/20 – Keeping Families Together: Pivoting Community Programming to Support People and Pets During COVID-19 Sponsored by PetHub
PetHub Presents: Gateway Pet Guardians has spent years working with low income families in the Metro East St. Louis area, providing supplies and services to families with pets. Community programming has been put in place to help families access these resources, overcoming obstacles such as affordability and access. Now, more than ever, low income families in communities all over the United States can use the support of animal welfare organizations due to the rippling effects of COVID-19. As we wade through these uncharted waters, we must consider how to modify existing programming and create new programming to help families care for their pets despite recent economic impacts. This webinar will focus on ways rescues, shelters, and animal welfare agencies can provide support to families experiencing hardship, with the goal of keeping pets out of the shelter system and in their homes with families that love them.
Webinar – Chameleon Shelter Software – Treatment Window and Medical Operations – Chameleon Shelter Software
Webinar – Chameleon Shelter Software – Treatment Window and Medical Operations – Chameleon Shelter Software
Chameleon Shelter Software Presents: This webinar will take a process-oriented view of the Treatment window to familiarize attendees with the simple and sophisticated ways it can help ensure high standards of veterinary care. Learn how to use barcodes to save time and improve accuracy. Discover the many ways Crystal Reports and PostMaster can help manage operations and communicate with others.
Webinar – 5/28/20 – Move Your Annual Report into the 21st Century – GrantSpace
Webinar – 5/28/20 – Move Your Annual Report into the 21st Century – GrantSpace
GrantSpace Presents: Annual reports don’t have to be a formulaic and boring rehashing of your financials and a few key accomplishments–they can be awesome. During this webinar, we will be discussing five ways to make your annual report stand out with your key stakeholders.
Webinar – 5/28/20 – Patricia McConnell – Exploring Dog Behavior During These Unusual Times – Karen Pryor Academy
Webinar – 5/28/20 – Patricia McConnell – Exploring Dog Behavior During These Unusual Times – Karen Pryor Academy
Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Live from the Ranch - Dr. Patricia McConnell with a deep dive into understanding dog behavior during these challenging times.
National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 5/28/20 – Follow-up on – Why Access to Pet Resources is a Social Justice Issue – UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 5/28/20 – Follow-up on – Why Access to Pet Resources is a Social Justice Issue – UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
UW and UCD Present: We welcome back Amanda Arrington, director of Pets for Life and Gabbi Chapman, PFL Senior Analyst, Social Justice. They will be leading a presentation and discussion in follow up to Amanda’s previous rounds presentation on May 12th, Why Access to Pet Resources is a Social Justice Issue. If you missed that rounds topic we highly encourage you watch the recording at some point, but you don’t have to view it in advance of tomorrow if you don’t have the time.
Webinar – 5/28/20 – Live QA Follow-Up: The Future of Animal Sheltering – AmPa!/Maddie’s Fund
Webinar – 5/28/20 – Live QA Follow-Up: The Future of Animal Sheltering – AmPa!/Maddie’s Fund
AmPa! and Maddie's Fund Present: A follow-up to our May 19 webinar, hosted by the Executive Committee of the AmPA! Human Animal Support Services Coalition. Last week we had hundreds of people join us from around the world to hear about how this coalition plans to prototype an entirely new sheltering system to serve pets and people. With dozens of unanswered questions at the end of last week's webcast, we decided to host another, this time just for Q&A!
Webinar – 5/28/20 – WorkPlace Wellness – Viticus – Animal Health
Webinar – 5/28/20 – WorkPlace Wellness – Viticus – Animal Health
Viticus-Animal Health Presents: Personal and workplace wellness has been a special focus in the veterinary community recently, but now it's more important than ever. To help combat the unique challenges of the times, Viticus Group welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Strand, Marie Bucko, and Dr. Jennifer Brandt to provide their advice and expertise in the realm of workplace wellness. In this Facebook Live Q&A event, they discuss how veterinary professionals can handle stress inside and outside of the practice, signs to watch for among co-workers, and resources that both veterinary students and working professionals can turn to as we face the uncertainties ahead of us.
Webinar – 5/29/20 – AmPA! COVID-19 Preparedness Summit– MLA Alumni Edition – AmPa!
Webinar – 5/29/20 – AmPA! COVID-19 Preparedness Summit– MLA Alumni Edition – AmPa!
AmPa! Presents: This week's breakout rooms will be dedicated to past Maddie's Lifesaving Apprenticeship Subjects. The AmPA! summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to join in breakout roundtables, work with experts, and engage with leaders from communities who have been hit the hardest by this disease.
Online Course – 5/30/20 – Anesthesia and Analgesia Part 2 – IVS
Online Course – 5/30/20 – Anesthesia and Analgesia Part 2 – IVS
IVS Presents a 1 Day Online Course: This all new seminar has been designed to provide you with practical information on the current thoughts on anesthesia along with pain management in your practice. The combination of two Anesthesiologist/pain management specialists will provide a unique approach to patient management. Dr’s Grubb and Robertson will discuss their approach to management of patients requiring anesthesia along with their assessment and management of pain in practice today and also anesthesia and analgesia for emergency/critical care patients.