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 – 8/9/20 – The Scoop on Poop – National Kitten Coalition
Webinar – 8/9/20 – The Scoop on Poop – National Kitten Coalition
National Kitten Coalition Presents: Kittens are little poop machines! In this webinar we will take you through different scenarios and explain what your kitten’s poop is telling you about its health. There will be plenty of pictures!
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.
VIN Rounds – 8/13/20 – Anesthesia for Patients with Comorbidities – VIN (for VIN members)
VIN Rounds – 8/13/20 – Anesthesia for Patients with Comorbidities – VIN (for VIN members)
VIN Presents (for VIN members): A discussion about anesthesia for patients with liver, kidney, and heart disease and brachycephalic airway syndrome.
Webinar – 8/11/20 – Taming Anxiety: Bio-Hacks to Reduce Overwhelm in an Overwhelming Time – VetGirl
Webinar – 8/11/20 – Taming Anxiety: Bio-Hacks to Reduce Overwhelm in an Overwhelming Time – VetGirl
VetGirl Presents: In this complimentary VETgirl veterinary continuing education YouTube LIVE event, Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW, LCSW, licensed social worker and Chief Happiness Officer of VETgirl, will explore the challenges veterinary professionals face on a daily basis, notably anxiety. We’ll investigate bio-hacks and learn how to reduce overwhelm in an overwhelming time. If you find yourself, your veterinary colleagues, veterinary technicians, CSR, veterinarians and practice managers stressed out by curbside veterinary medicine, handling COVID-19, having to homeschool your children, and work during busy times right now, tune in for this free 30-minute session.
Webinar – 8/11/20 – Getting Started with Managed Intake – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
Webinar – 8/11/20 – Getting Started with Managed Intake – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
NACA and the Justice Clearinghouse Present: In any open admission facility, one of the largest challenges faced is intake. The unpredictability of what may be coming into your facility and how it will enter leaves many of us walking in first thing in the morning with no idea how to plan our day. Animal welfare, just like any other business, needs to be able to have some method of planning for what is coming so that we can ensure we have what we need to handle the situation. We all know emergencies arise and we are all masters at flying by the seat of our pants, but are we doing that more than we need to?
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 – 8/12/20 – How to Engage Donors with Personal Video Messages – Network for Good
Webinar – 8/12/20 – How to Engage Donors with Personal Video Messages – Network for Good
Network for Good Presents: In today’s digital world, traditional channels of communication are not enough to truly engage your donors. In this webinar, we’ll show you exactly how to break through the communication clutter using video to truly engage your donors and keep you on the top of their minds.
Webinar – 8/12/20 – Million Cat Challenge: Navigating Anesthetic Drug Shortages in Shelters After COVID – Maddie’s Fund
Webinar – 8/12/20 – Million Cat Challenge: Navigating Anesthetic Drug Shortages in Shelters After COVID – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie's Fund Million Cat Challenge Presents: In this 90-minute webcast, you'll learn what your organization needs to know to provide spay/neuter and veterinary care in a time of COVID from anesthesiologist and pain management specialist Dr. Sheilah Robertson. She will lay out how shelters and clinics can navigate current and anticipated drug shortages, provide tips on how to stay agile and plan ahead, and share information about drugs that have had their "use by" dates extended because of shortages.
Webinar – 8/12/20 – How to Use the Found Animals system to Benefit Your Life-Saving Efforts – AmPa!
Webinar – 8/12/20 – How to Use the Found Animals system to Benefit Your Life-Saving Efforts – AmPa!
AmPa! Presents: In this session, we will jump into a hands-on approach to using the Michelson Found Animals free registry to manage the animals you foster, or pull from local shelters. Shelter personnel that oversee rescue and foster networks will also benefit from this.
Webinar – 8/12/20 – The Big Secret: Motion Sickness and Travel Anxiety Unveiled – VetGirl – Zoetis
Webinar – 8/12/20 – The Big Secret: Motion Sickness and Travel Anxiety Unveiled – VetGirl – Zoetis
VetGirl and Zoetis Present: In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Lisa Radosta, DACVB and Amy Newfield CVT, VTS (ECC) review motion sickness and travel anxiety in dogs. In this webinar, learn how to recognize dogs with motion sickness and/or travel anxiety, and learn quick fixes, easy tips and long-term treatment. Learn how to also have effective conversations with pet owners about motion sickness, and why you need to treat it!
Webinar – 8/13/20 – Chameleon Shelter Software – Groups, Membership, Training, and Attendance – Chameleon
Webinar – 8/13/20 – Chameleon Shelter Software – Groups, Membership, Training, and Attendance – Chameleon
Chameleon Shelter Software Presents: In this webinar, we will discuss using the Group and Member windows in Chameleon. Find out what Group records are used for and how to create them. Find out the benefits of having Members in your groups. We will also touch on using the Training and Attendance windows as it relates to Groups and Memberships!
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.
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 – 8/13/20 – Thinking Differently About Websites – Virox
Webinar – 8/13/20 – Thinking Differently About Websites – Virox
Virox Presents: There is a fundamental mistake that we all too often make when thinking about websites: we speak to the wrong part of the brain. You might think that a pet owner is on your website to ask questions such as "who are you, what do you do, and where do you do it?" - but the real question they are asking is much older... "can I trust you?" In order to attract more high quality clients, we must turn our attention towards the limbic system; the part of the brain that regulates emotions and social relationships. In this webinar, you will learn a fundamentally different way of looking at your website, and it just might change everything about your strategy.
Million Cat Challenge Kitten Webinar Series – Thursdays 8/6/20 to 9/3/20 – Webinar #2 – 8/13/20 – Support for Kittens in the Field – MCC and Royal Canin
Million Cat Challenge Kitten Webinar Series – Thursdays 8/6/20 to 9/3/20 – Webinar #2 – 8/13/20 – Support for Kittens in the Field – 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 Event – 8/13/20 – Ken Ramirez and Mara Velez – On the Value of Play in Shelters and Successful Dog-Dog Introductoins – Karen Pryor Academy
Online Event – 8/13/20 – Ken Ramirez and Mara Velez – On the Value of Play in Shelters and Successful Dog-Dog Introductoins – 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, August 13 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Mara Velez, Executive Director of the Shelter Playgroup Alliance, to talk about the value of play in shelters and how to make dog introductions more successful.
Town Hall – 3 Part Mini-Series – 8/13/20, 8/20/20, 8/27/20 – 2020: the Times They Are A-Changin’ – Best Friends
Town Hall – 3 Part Mini-Series – 8/13/20, 8/20/20, 8/27/20 – 2020: the Times They Are A-Changin’ – Best Friends
Best Friends Presents: The impacts of COVID-19 on every aspect of life are immeasurable and animal welfare is no exception. However, one of the greatest realizations to emerge from the pandemic is that real change is possible in our field. Join us for a three-part series as we dive into navigating the landscape of change, especially as it pertains to leveraging our communities and removing barriers to support lifesaving work.
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 – 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 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.
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…