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 – Open 4/4/21 to 6/23/21 – Brilliant Sanity: Mindfulness Meditation – VIN
VIN Presents: Explore the neurological benefits of mindfulness meditation and learn how the practice enhances our professional and personal relationships.
Online Event – 4/4/21 – Mindfulness for Animal Welfare – Mindful Vet Med
Online Event – 4/4/21 – Mindfulness for Animal Welfare – Mindful Vet Med
Mindful Vet Med Presents: This session will include brief practices as well as an overview of mindfulness as it relates to the animal welfare field. We will take a look at the challenges and frustrations we face which can lead to things like compassion fatigue and burn out, and which can also leave us questioning ourselves and even our ability to move forward. Come join us for an evening of connection and possibility as we explore opportunities to move through our busy days with more space and less reactivity.
Online Meeting – Mondays – Shelter and Rescue Support Call – Hosted by Maddie’s Fund
Online Meeting – Mondays – Shelter and Rescue Support Call – Hosted by Maddie’s Fund
Maddie's Fund Presents: Maddie’s Fund, in concert with American Pets Alive!, hosts a weekly hour-long Zoom call for animal welfare workers and volunteers. While these calls started out as a response to COVID-19, it’s grown into so much more. These calls are a safe place to discuss uncomfortable topics, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Online Conference – 4/6/21 to 4/8/21 – National Animal Welfare Conference – Humane Canada/PetSmart Charities of Canada (fee applies)
Online Conference – 4/6/21 to 4/8/21 – National Animal Welfare Conference – Humane Canada/PetSmart Charities of Canada (fee applies)
Humane Canada/PetSmart Charities of Canada Present (fee applies): The National Animal Welfare Conference is a MUST attend event if you are involved in animal welfare. It has been the biggest and best-attended animal welfare conference in Canada since 2014. In 2021 we are expecting to welcome over 1000 attendees online from across Canada and abroad.
VIN Rounds – 4/6/21 – The Mystery of the Deceased Kittens – VIN/NAVAS
VIN Rounds – 4/6/21 – The Mystery of the Deceased Kittens – VIN/NAVAS
VIN/NAVAS Presents (for VIN members): A discussion about The Mystery of the Deceased Kittens, presented by Emilia Wong Gordon, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine)
Online Conference – 4/6/21 to 4/8/21 – 2021 New England Federation of Humane Societies Conference – NEFHS (small fee applies)
Online Conference – 4/6/21 to 4/8/21 – 2021 New England Federation of Humane Societies Conference – NEFHS (small fee applies)
NEFHS Presents (small fee applies): The 75th New England Federation of Humane Societies Conference will be an exciting online experience April 6 – 8, 2021. You’ll get the most riveting speakers addressing the industry’s forefront issues, live Q&A with speakers, networking opportunities, an exhibit hall and more. The conference is an annual professional development and community-building event organized by New England Federation of Humane Societies. The collection of speakers is sure to inspire. The opportunities to learn and network are endless. The conference features practical information and current topics on animal welfare and also provides continuing education credits.
CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 4/6/21 – The Next Phase – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP
CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 4/6/21 – The Next Phase – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP
KSMP Presents: Join us this week at CASCAR as we talk about how we can turn our creativity and resilience towards sustaining the positive changes that have come out of the pandemic and meet the challenges associated with re-opening and recovery.
Webinar – 4/6/21 – Behavior Dogs: Setting Them Up For Success – Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations
Webinar – 4/6/21 – Behavior Dogs: Setting Them Up For Success – Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations
Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations Presents: In this session, Urgent Dog Case Manager Rachel Jones will share why you should be transparent and open to challenging discussions, the processes that she has created to support urgent dogs, and what you can be doing now to begin saving more lives.
VIN Rounds – 4/6/21 – Handling Challenging Cats with New and Simple Techniques – VIN/AAFP
VIN Rounds – 4/6/21 – Handling Challenging Cats with New and Simple Techniques – VIN/AAFP
VIN/AAFP Presents (for VIN members): A discussion of handling challenging cats with new and simple techniques, presented by Ilona Rodan, DVM, DAVBP
Online Conference – 4/6/21 to 4/8/21 – 2021 New England Federation of Humane Societies Conference – NEFHS (small fee applies)
Online Conference – 4/6/21 to 4/8/21 – 2021 New England Federation of Humane Societies Conference – NEFHS (small fee applies)
NEFHS Presents (small fee applies): The 75th New England Federation of Humane Societies Conference will be an exciting online experience April 6 – 8, 2021. You’ll get the most riveting speakers addressing the industry’s forefront issues, live Q&A with speakers, networking opportunities, an exhibit hall and more. The conference is an annual professional development and community-building event organized by New England Federation of Humane Societies. The collection of speakers is sure to inspire. The opportunities to learn and network are endless. The conference features practical information and current topics on animal welfare and also provides continuing education credits.
Online Conference – 4/6/21 to 4/8/21 – National Animal Welfare Conference – Humane Canada/PetSmart Charities of Canada (fee applies)
Online Conference – 4/6/21 to 4/8/21 – National Animal Welfare Conference – Humane Canada/PetSmart Charities of Canada (fee applies)
Humane Canada/PetSmart Charities of Canada Present (fee applies): The National Animal Welfare Conference is a MUST attend event if you are involved in animal welfare. It has been the biggest and best-attended animal welfare conference in Canada since 2014. In 2021 we are expecting to welcome over 1000 attendees online from across Canada and abroad.
Online Conference – 4/7/21 to 4/8/21 – 2021 Virtual Animal Care Conference – CalAnimals and Maddie’s Fund (fee applies)
Online Conference – 4/7/21 to 4/8/21 – 2021 Virtual Animal Care Conference – CalAnimals and Maddie’s Fund (fee applies)
CalAnimals and Maddie's Fund Present (fee applies): The 2021 Virtual Animal Care Conference will feature 4 learning tracks, 20+ education sessions, over 30 knowledgeable speakers, and 2 days of exhibitors showcasing the latest industry products. This yearly event brings together animal control officers, humane officers, animal care attendants, behaviorists, humane educators, shelter directors, veterinarians, RVTS, customer service representatives, all law enforcement personnel, and other animal-sheltering professionals.
Online Event – 4/7/21 – Mindfulness for Animal Welfare – Mindful Vet Med
Online Event – 4/7/21 – Mindfulness for Animal Welfare – Mindful Vet Med
Mindful Vet Med Presents: This session will include brief practices as well as an overview of mindfulness as it relates to the animal welfare field. We will take a look at the challenges and frustrations we face which can lead to things like compassion fatigue and burn out, and which can also leave us questioning ourselves and even our ability to move forward. Come join us for an evening of connection and possibility as we explore opportunities to move through our busy days with more space and less reactivity.
Online Event – Wednesdays – The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie – AmPa!
Online Event – Wednesdays – The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie – 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 AmPA! and HASS Staff and 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 – 4/7/21 – A Preview: Veterinary Virtual Care in 2030 – The Bridge Club
Online Event – 4/7/21 – A Preview: Veterinary Virtual Care in 2030 – The Bridge Club
The Bridge Club Presents: The VVCA joins us to share what the future truly looks like in virtual care. Join us for a conversation on the future of Veterinary Virtual Care with an overview from Mark Cushing and a panel discussion led by Audrey Wystrach.
Online Conference – 4/6/21 to 4/8/21 – 2021 New England Federation of Humane Societies Conference – NEFHS (small fee applies)
Online Conference – 4/6/21 to 4/8/21 – 2021 New England Federation of Humane Societies Conference – NEFHS (small fee applies)
NEFHS Presents (small fee applies): The 75th New England Federation of Humane Societies Conference will be an exciting online experience April 6 – 8, 2021. You’ll get the most riveting speakers addressing the industry’s forefront issues, live Q&A with speakers, networking opportunities, an exhibit hall and more. The conference is an annual professional development and community-building event organized by New England Federation of Humane Societies. The collection of speakers is sure to inspire. The opportunities to learn and network are endless. The conference features practical information and current topics on animal welfare and also provides continuing education credits.
Online Conference – 4/6/21 to 4/8/21 – National Animal Welfare Conference – Humane Canada/PetSmart Charities of Canada (fee applies)
Online Conference – 4/6/21 to 4/8/21 – National Animal Welfare Conference – Humane Canada/PetSmart Charities of Canada (fee applies)
Humane Canada/PetSmart Charities of Canada Present (fee applies): The National Animal Welfare Conference is a MUST attend event if you are involved in animal welfare. It has been the biggest and best-attended animal welfare conference in Canada since 2014. In 2021 we are expecting to welcome over 1000 attendees online from across Canada and abroad.
Webinar – 4/8/21 – Build Short Term Foster Programs to Reduce Kennel Stress and Increase Adoptions: Staycations and Daycations – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
Webinar – 4/8/21 – Build Short Term Foster Programs to Reduce Kennel Stress and Increase Adoptions: Staycations and Daycations – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: Short term foster programs are an easy way to reduce kennel stress as well as increase the visibility of your adoptable dogs in the community. Lowered kennel stress equals happier dogs, higher adoption numbers, and lower euthanasia rates. Recruit your community to help you market adoptable dogs in a fun and productive way. The best part of these programs are that often the foster parent ends up adopting their short-term foster pet!
Online Conference – 4/7/21 to 4/8/21 – 2021 Virtual Animal Care Conference – CalAnimals and Maddie’s Fund (fee applies)
Online Conference – 4/7/21 to 4/8/21 – 2021 Virtual Animal Care Conference – CalAnimals and Maddie’s Fund (fee applies)
CalAnimals and Maddie's Fund Present (fee applies): The 2021 Virtual Animal Care Conference will feature 4 learning tracks, 20+ education sessions, over 30 knowledgeable speakers, and 2 days of exhibitors showcasing the latest industry products. This yearly event brings together animal control officers, humane officers, animal care attendants, behaviorists, humane educators, shelter directors, veterinarians, RVTS, customer service representatives, all law enforcement personnel, and other animal-sheltering professionals.
Webinar – 4/8/21 – Reuniting & Renesting Orphaned Wildlife – HSUS
Webinar – 4/8/21 – Reuniting & Renesting Orphaned Wildlife – HSUS
HSUS Presents: Does your agency or organization get calls about birds and squirrels fallen out of nests, very young raccoons seen without mom, or fawns and baby rabbits alone in fields or backyards? Whether or not you respond to these types of calls or refer them to a wildlife rehabilitator, this webinar will help you determine and achieve the best outcome for these animals. (Spoiler alert: many of these baby animals are probably not actually orphaned!) Learn how to know when intervention is necessary, how to reunite dependent young with their parents whenever possible, and how to best work with wildlife rehabilitators when reuniting is not possible.
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…
Town Hall – 4/8/21 – Elevate Lifesaving Work with Technology – Best Friends
Town Hall – 4/8/21 – Elevate Lifesaving Work with Technology – Best Friends
Best Friends Presents: Join us on Thursday, April 8 at 6:00 PM Eastern time, as we meet with three Friends of the Network vendors who are working hard to provide services to help advance the important work being done in the animal welfare industry. They will share how their services can help elevate your lifesaving work using technology. Each offers a unique service such as app-based dog training, online fundraising and website creation.
Webinar – 4/8/21 – Don’t wait for weight loss: Supporting intake in pets with chronic disease – VETGirl
Webinar – 4/8/21 – Don’t wait for weight loss: Supporting intake in pets with chronic disease – VETGirl
VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary VETgirl–Elanco webinar, Dr. Audrey Cook, BVM&S, DACVIM reviews what impacts food intake in dogs and cats with chronic diseases, and what you can do about it! Learn a logical approach to managing your hyporexic patients, along with a review of pharmacological interventions that can help.
Online Conference – 3/27/21, 4/10/21, and 4/24/21 – NKCKittenNurseryConference/2021 – National Kitten Coalition (small fee applies)
Online Conference – 3/27/21, 4/10/21, and 4/24/21 – NKCKittenNurseryConference/2021 – National Kitten Coalition (small fee applies)
National Kitten Coalition Presents (small fee applies): NKCKittenNurseryConference/2021 will take place online on three Saturdays this Spring. Each day will feature a different panel of kitten nursery experts.