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
Webinar – 7/13/20 – Veterinary Dentistry – Oral Examination and Charting – VDOS (fee applies)
VDOS Presents - (fee applies) - This webinar will help you to understand oral and dental anatomy in dogs and cats using proper nomenclature. You will be able to do patient triage, obtain a history, assess clinical signs, perform a dental and oral examination (in the awake and anesthetized patient), and record your findings.
Online Conference: 7/23/20 – Pre-Conference: Canine Behavior Foundations – Shelter Playgroup Alliance
Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents: Learn about canine communication and behavior fundamentals at this day long workshop. If you are a shelter volunteers, administrator, or kennel staff, this pre-conference workshop is a great opportunity to take a deep dive into canine behavior.
Webinar – 7/19/20 – Eliminate the Hurdles: Identifying and Treating Chronic Pain in Cats – VetGirl and Zoetis
Webinar – 7/19/20 – Eliminate the Hurdles: Identifying and Treating Chronic Pain in Cats – VetGirl and Zoetis
VetGirl and Zoetis Present: Dr. Tammy Grubb, DVM, DACVA, PhD reviews pain management in our feline patients. In this lecture, Dr. Grubb will focus on osteoarthritis (OA) pain in cats and will discuss tips on manifestations of pain, identification of pain by cat owners, diagnosis of OA, and OA pain treatment options.
Weekly Call – Monday Mornings – Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals – Maddie’s Fund
Weekly Call – Monday Mornings – Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie's Fund Presents: 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.
Webinar – 7/20/20 – The Future of Volunteers in Sheltering –
Webinar – 7/20/20 – The Future of Volunteers in Sheltering –
Adisa Presents: Volunteers and those who lead them are critical to the lifesaving work of animal shelters nationwide. The last few months have drastically changed how most organizations engage volunteers. As the Covid-19 pandemic spread across the country, animal shelters quickly shifted operations, moving animals into foster and—in most cases—asking the majority of volunteers to stay home. Many areas are now seeing increasing coronavirus infection rates as states struggle to move responsibly through various stages of re-opening.
Webinar – 7/20/20 – Dental Cleaning and Periodontal Therapy – VDOS (fee applies)
Webinar – 7/20/20 – Dental Cleaning and Periodontal Therapy – VDOS (fee applies)
VDOS Presents (fee applies) - This webinar will discuss power tools and hand instruments (scalers and curettes) needed to perform a professional dental cleaning (scaling and polishing). Closed periodontal therapy (root planing and gingival curettage) and perioceutic treatment (local administration of medications) will be reviewed. Instrument sharpening will be briefly explained.
Online Meeting – CASCAR – 7/14/20 and 7/21/20 – California Animal Shelters – DEI – UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Online Meeting – CASCAR – 7/14/20 and 7/21/20 – California Animal Shelters – DEI – UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
UC Davis KSMP Presents: Our weekly California animal shelters call - CASCAR. We just got off the phone from the group planning session for our upcoming CASCAR calls and we're really looking forward to our time together on Tuesday! Jose Ocano and Jyothi Robertson will be joining us again for a two-parter this Tuesday, July 14th, and the following Tuesday, July 21st, to dive deeper into applying a racial and social justice lens both within our organizations and to the work that we do.
Webinar – 7/21/20 – TechSoup Tour: How to Access Donations, Discounts, and Services – TechSoup
Webinar – 7/21/20 – TechSoup Tour: How to Access Donations, Discounts, and Services – TechSoup
TechSoup Presents: Join us for our webinar on how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more. We'll also show you how to access our many learning resources, tech services, courses, and community offerings designed to help you optimize technology for your organization.
Online Conference – July 22 to 24, 2020 – HSUS Animal Care Expo Online – HSUS
Online Conference – July 22 to 24, 2020 – HSUS Animal Care Expo Online – HSUS
HSUS Presents: Animal Care Expo 2020 has moved online! When collaboration is more vital than ever, you can still rely on the Humane Society of the United States to bring the animal welfare community together. While we may not be able to gather in person, we are so excited to instead bring you an interactive virtual conference experience.
Webinar – 7/22/20 – More Than a Thank You: Donor Acknowledgements That Delight – Network for Good
Webinar – 7/22/20 – More Than a Thank You: Donor Acknowledgements That Delight – Network for Good
Network for Good Presents: Join Network for Good’s Lead Fundraising Coach Kimberly O’Donnell and Customer Marketing Manager Liz Ragland as they rank donor acknowledgement techniques and trends. You’ll learn how to make a lasting impression that will help boost donor retention.
Webinar – 7/22/20 – How to Build a Puppy: Early Development 0-63 Days – Suzanne Clothier – Pet Professional Guild (fee applies)
Webinar – 7/22/20 – How to Build a Puppy: Early Development 0-63 Days – Suzanne Clothier – Pet Professional Guild (fee applies)
PPG Presents (fee applies): This webinar focuses on the needs of developing pup, and using appropriate stimulation to build resilience, confidence and normal behavior. Puppies who lack the necessary input can – and often do – develop behavior issues that will not be “fixed” through socialization and training.
Online Conference – July 22 to 24, 2020 – HSUS Animal Care Expo Online – HSUS
Online Conference – July 22 to 24, 2020 – HSUS Animal Care Expo Online – HSUS
HSUS Presents: Animal Care Expo 2020 has moved online! When collaboration is more vital than ever, you can still rely on the Humane Society of the United States to bring the animal welfare community together. While we may not be able to gather in person, we are so excited to instead bring you an interactive virtual conference experience.
Webinar – 7/23/20 – Chameleon Shelter Software – Licensing Strategies and Automation – Chameleon
Webinar – 7/23/20 – Chameleon Shelter Software – Licensing Strategies and Automation – Chameleon
Chameleon Presents: In the previous two webinars, we've focused on the the how-tos, nuts and bolts of licensing. In this final class of the licensing series we'll discuss notice strategies and look at automation and the fastest workflows.
Virtual Seminar – Thursdays in June – Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen – CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
Virtual Seminar – Thursdays in June – Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen – CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
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…
Online Event – 7/23/20 – Ken Ramirez and Emily Larlham – Trick Training and Working with Multiple Dogs – Karen Pryor Academy
Online Event – 7/23/20 – Ken Ramirez and Emily Larlham – Trick Training and Working with Multiple Dogs – Karen Pryor Academy
Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, July 23 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Emily Larlham to talk about trick training and working with multiple dogs.
Online Conference – July 22 to 24, 2020 – HSUS Animal Care Expo Online – HSUS
Online Conference – July 22 to 24, 2020 – HSUS Animal Care Expo Online – HSUS
HSUS Presents: Animal Care Expo 2020 has moved online! When collaboration is more vital than ever, you can still rely on the Humane Society of the United States to bring the animal welfare community together. While we may not be able to gather in person, we are so excited to instead bring you an interactive virtual conference experience.
Online Meeting – Fridays – Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up – Hosted by Maddie’s Fund
Online Meeting – Fridays – Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up – Hosted by Maddie’s Fund
Maddie's Fund Presents - 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. No registration needed! Just click the meeting link to join.
Online Conference: 7/24/20 to 7/26/20 – Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference – Shelter Playgroup Alliance
Online Conference: 7/24/20 to 7/26/20 – Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference – Shelter Playgroup Alliance
Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents: Learn about shelter animal welfare, enrichment, and playgroups! Who should attend? Shelter staff, shelter volunteers, and shelter leadership. Dog day care staff, dog walkers, and dog trainer would also benefit from the topics presented. What will be presented? Leaders in behavioral science, animal welfare, enrichment, and inter-dog interactions will present research and strategies for enhancing animal welfare and dog-dog interactions, including play.
Online Event – Wednesdays – Maddie’s Instructor Summit – AmPa!
Online Event – Wednesdays – Maddie’s Instructor Summit – AmPa!
AmPa! Presents: 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.
Online Event – Fridays – Maddie’s Instructor Summit – AmPa!
Online Event – Fridays – Maddie’s Instructor Summit – AmPa!
AmPa! Presents: 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.
Online Event – Fridays – Maddie’s Instructor Summit – AmPa!
Online Event – Fridays – Maddie’s Instructor Summit – AmPa!
AmPa! Presents: 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.
Online Conference: 7/24/20 to 7/26/20 – Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference – Shelter Playgroup Alliance
Online Conference: 7/24/20 to 7/26/20 – Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference – Shelter Playgroup Alliance
Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents: Learn about shelter animal welfare, enrichment, and playgroups! Who should attend? Shelter staff, shelter volunteers, and shelter leadership. Dog day care staff, dog walkers, and dog trainer would also benefit from the topics presented. What will be presented? Leaders in behavioral science, animal welfare, enrichment, and inter-dog interactions will present research and strategies for enhancing animal welfare and dog-dog interactions, including play.
Online Course – 7/25/20 – Select dental topics for the entire team:Veterinary Nurses/Technicians & Veterinarians – IVS (fee applies)
Online Course – 7/25/20 – Select dental topics for the entire team:Veterinary Nurses/Technicians & Veterinarians – IVS (fee applies)
IVS Presents (fee applies): Select dental topics for the entire team:Veterinary Nurses/Technicians & Veterinarians - Lecture 1: Well, THAT’S not normal! Oral and Dental Problems to identify, Lecture 2: You’ve got to see it to believe – or diagnose – it! – Tips for easier dental radiology, Lecture 3: Start ‘em out young! – Oral and Dental Care for Puppies and Kittens.