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
Online Course – 8/10/20 to 8/31/20 – Inventory, One Size Does Not Fit All – VSPN – Enrollment Opens 8/3/20 (fee applies)
VIN's VSPN Presents (fee applies): How can I be running out of frequently dispensed items while paying extremely high inventory statements? Too little inventory and the practice is unable to meet the demands of clients and patients. Too much inventory ties up money with overstocked products and can reduce the practice’s cash flow. The system is broken, and it needs to be rebuilt. Throughout this course, you will be provided the absolute minimal foundation needed through each stage of developing an inventory system, and then more.
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 – 8/3/20 – Building Resilience and Assessing Risk in Animal Training – Natural Encounters (fee applies)
Webinar – 8/3/20 – Building Resilience and Assessing Risk in Animal Training – Natural Encounters (fee applies)
Natural Encounters Presents (fee applies): As much as we may want to, we cannot protect our animals from all the things that will frighten or frustrate them. What we can do is help them build resilience and develop the coping and problem-solving skills to navigate life’s challenges.
Webinar – 8/3/20 – Focus on Tooth Resorption and Stomatitis – VDOS (fee applies)
Webinar – 8/3/20 – Focus on Tooth Resorption and Stomatitis – VDOS (fee applies)
VDOS Presents (fee applies): This webinar will focus on the two most frustrating dental and oral conditions in cats, namely tooth resorption and stomatitis. The potential causes of these conditions will be discussed. Tips and tricks how to extract resorbing teeth will be shared, and various treatment options (medical and surgical) for feline stomatitis will be reviewed.
Shelter Medicine National Rounds – Weekly on Tuesdays – UW-Madison and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
Shelter Medicine National Rounds – Weekly on Tuesdays – UW-Madison and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
UW-Madison and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs Present: Weekly National Shelter Medicine Rounds. Topics will vary. Currently rounds are being held on Tuesdays at 1 PM Pacific, 3 PM Central. They will return to the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at some point in the future.
Webinar – 8/5/20 – How to Help and Ultimately Adopt Out Undersocialized Kittens- ASPCAPro
Webinar – 8/5/20 – How to Help and Ultimately Adopt Out Undersocialized Kittens- ASPCAPro
Want to know how to help undersocialized kittens get adopted? Join us as we cover how the ASPCA Adoption Center and Kitten Nursery have leveraged their foster volunteer pool and trained them to work with fearful kittens using scientifically proven techniques. This webinar will take a deep dive into the “Lion Tamers” program with a spotlight on behavior best practices. We will also provide tools and resources for how to provide training, support and guidance to foster volunteers.
Webinar – 8/5/20 – Closed and Open Tooth Extraction – VDOS (fee applies)
Webinar – 8/5/20 – Closed and Open Tooth Extraction – VDOS (fee applies)
VDOS Presents (fee applies): This webinar will review the indications, biomechanics, equipment/instrument/material needs, and techniques of tooth extraction in dogs and cats. Closed and open techniques will be described step-by-step, including the creation of flaps in one jaw quadrant and the use of high-speed tools for sectioning of teeth and removal of alveolar bone. Tips will be shared on how to make tension-free flaps for wound closure. Complications of tooth extraction and their management will be discussed.
Webinar for HSVMA Members – 8/5/20 – The Piglet Mindset: Inclusion and Education in Today’s Veterinary Profession – HSVMA
Webinar for HSVMA Members – 8/5/20 – The Piglet Mindset: Inclusion and Education in Today’s Veterinary Profession – HSVMA
HSVMA Presents - for HSVMA Members (membership free for DVM Students): Dr. Melissa Shapiro will share her story about her dog, Piglet, who was rescued from a hoarding situation. Due to irresponsible breeding, Piglet was born blind and deaf but thrives despite his disabilities. Dr. Shapiro and Piglet educate the public about the importance of spay/neuter and encourage adoption of special needs animals. Attendees will learn about the challenges of working with profoundly disabled dogs and how to educate clients about their needs.
Online Conference – August 6 to 8, 2020 – New Mexico Humane Conference – Animal Humane New Mexico
Online Conference – August 6 to 8, 2020 – New Mexico Humane Conference – Animal Humane New Mexico
Animal Humane New Mexico Presents: We want to ensure our amazing speakers and attendees stay safe during the current coronavirus pandemic. But that doesn’t mean that learning should stop! We’ll be offering the same amazing speakers and sessions to help you expand your life-saving work via a virtual platform. We will offer three full days of educational session: Thursday, August 6–Friday, August 7–Saturday, August 8.
Webinar – 8/6/20 – Chameleon Shelter Software – Crystal Reports – Intermediate Topics – Chameleon
Webinar – 8/6/20 – Chameleon Shelter Software – Crystal Reports – Intermediate Topics – Chameleon
Chameleon Presents: In this webinar we'll work mostly on statistic-type reports, including activity and kennel stats. We'll go over subreports, tables and joins, basic formulas, and built in functions like summaries and counts.
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…
Webinar – 8/6/20 – Anatomy of Attention: When the VAN ran over DAN, and other tales with Suzanne Clothier (fee applies)
Webinar – 8/6/20 – Anatomy of Attention: When the VAN ran over DAN, and other tales with Suzanne Clothier (fee applies)
Suzanne Clothier Presents: However we may define it, here’s the reality: We can get frustrated and confused when a dog doesn’t (can't?) focus, or won’t give us his attention no matter how much we know or how good our timing may be. We’re smart trainers, so we know it’s not dominance or being stubborn or blowing us off but sometimes, we’re left scratching our own heads and asking, “What’s really going on in that dog’s head?”
Webinar Series – Thursdays in August – Shelter Behavior Seminar 2 with Kelley Bollen – CalAnimals (fee applies)
Webinar Series – Thursdays in August – Shelter Behavior Seminar 2 with Kelley Bollen – CalAnimals (fee applies)
CalAnimals Presents (fee applies): This 4-session workshop, presented by Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC, and designed for all levels of shelter staff, will dive deeper into understanding and improving animal behavior while helping shelters to improve outcomes.
Million Cat Challenge Kitten Webinar Series – Thursdays 8/6/20 to 9/3/20 – Webinar #1 – 8/6/20 – Kitten Intake in Animal Shelters – MCC and Royal Canin
Million Cat Challenge Kitten Webinar Series – Thursdays 8/6/20 to 9/3/20 – Webinar #1 – 8/6/20 – Kitten Intake in Animal Shelters – MCC and Royal Canin
Million Cat Challenge/Maddie's Fund and Royal Canine Present: A series of 4 webinars on kittens in shelters and foster care - including 8/6/20 - Kitten Intake in Animal Shelters, 8/13/20 - Support for Kittens in the Field, 8/20/20 - Foster Greatness, 8/27/20 - Kitten Care in the Shelter, 9/3/20 - Going Home. Join us with the nation's leading experts on kittens in shelters and foster homes to learn about all things kitten in today's world.
Online Conference – August 6 to 8, 2020 – New Mexico Humane Conference – Animal Humane New Mexico
Online Conference – August 6 to 8, 2020 – New Mexico Humane Conference – Animal Humane New Mexico
Animal Humane New Mexico Presents: We want to ensure our amazing speakers and attendees stay safe during the current coronavirus pandemic. But that doesn’t mean that learning should stop! We’ll be offering the same amazing speakers and sessions to help you expand your life-saving work via a virtual platform. We will offer three full days of educational session: Thursday, August 6–Friday, August 7–Saturday, August 8.
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 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 – August 6 to 8, 2020 – New Mexico Humane Conference – Animal Humane New Mexico
Online Conference – August 6 to 8, 2020 – New Mexico Humane Conference – Animal Humane New Mexico
Animal Humane New Mexico Presents: We want to ensure our amazing speakers and attendees stay safe during the current coronavirus pandemic. But that doesn’t mean that learning should stop! We’ll be offering the same amazing speakers and sessions to help you expand your life-saving work via a virtual platform. We will offer three full days of educational session: Thursday, August 6–Friday, August 7–Saturday, August 8.
Webinar Series – Saturdays August 2020 – Managing Dog-Dog Interactions and Avoiding Dog-Play Dangers – Sue Sternberg – PuppyWorks
Webinar Series – Saturdays August 2020 – Managing Dog-Dog Interactions and Avoiding Dog-Play Dangers – Sue Sternberg – PuppyWorks
This is a 4 part series of live online webinars - 2 hours each Saturday in August. The seminar will include Assessing Dog-Dog Reactivity and…