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 – 5/2/21 – Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Dogs Playing for Life
Webinar – 5/2/21 – Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Dogs Playing for Life
Dogs Playing for Life Presents: Learn about all the ways in which DPFL Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the country! In this first of three webinars, we will present powerful examples of how playgroups can not only enhance the quality of life for your shelter dogs but how focusing on their quality of life through enrichment can lead to game-changing benefits to your shelter's everyday operations.
Webinar – 5/2/21 – Dental Radiography and Interpretation – VDOS (fee applies)
Webinar – 5/2/21 – Dental Radiography and Interpretation – VDOS (fee applies)
VDOS Presents (fee applies): Is your dental x-ray machine unused because nobody knows what to do with it? Let us show you the profitability of dental radiography by demystifying the many shades of gray! See what is going on below the gum line!
Online Event – 5/4/21 – YouTube LIVE: Don’t wait for weight loss: Supporting intake in pets with chronic disease – VETGirl
Online Event – 5/4/21 – YouTube LIVE: Don’t wait for weight loss: Supporting intake in pets with chronic disease – VETGirl
VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary VETgirl–Elanco YouTube LIVE event, 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… all over a short lunch or coffee break for yourself!
Webinar – 5/4/21 – Avoiding Teeth and Bullets: Safely Interacting with Animals as a Law Enforcement Officer – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
Webinar – 5/4/21 – Avoiding Teeth and Bullets: Safely Interacting with Animals as a Law Enforcement Officer – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: Whether the assigned call for duty is directly related to the animal or the animal is peripheral, understanding some basic animal handling techniques and animal behavior can be the difference between closing out a call and moving on to the next or ending up in the emergency room.
Webinar – 5/4/21 – Is it time to hit the brand refresh button? – Maddie’s Fund
Webinar – 5/4/21 – Is it time to hit the brand refresh button? – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie's Fund Presents: Attendees will learn how to analyze their organization's brand, recognize their vision gap and make simple and possibly complex changes to evolve into a community-focused organization with stronger relationships and improved public perception. Downloadable materials will be provided to help facilitate your internal work.
CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 5/4/21 – The Impact of Noise in Shelters – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP
CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 5/4/21 – The Impact of Noise in Shelters – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP
KSMP Presents: This week at CASCAR researcher Bailey Eagan, who has been working with the BC SPCA to measure and evaluate the impact of noise in shelters, will present her latest findings. Join us for a discussion on how shelters can continue to optimize noise levels and maintain the behavioral wellness benefits for pets as we move towards reopening.
Webinar – 5/4/21 – Hydration Fixation: Beyond the Water Bowl – VETGirl
Webinar – 5/4/21 – Hydration Fixation: Beyond the Water Bowl – VETGirl
VETGirl Presents: In this webinar, Dr. Gagne will discuss strategies for increasing water intake including a novel nutrient enriched water supplement that has been shown to lead to increased fluid intake, increased urine volume, and decreased urine specific gravity. Help keep your feline patients hydrated!
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.
Webinar – 5/6/21 – Talk Digital to Me – Network for Good
Webinar – 5/6/21 – Talk Digital to Me – Network for Good
Network for Good Presents: In a virtual world where new digital platforms are popping up on the regular and online fundraising and marketing continues to evolve, how do you create online experiences that are both authentic and engaging? In this session, nonprofit marketing expert, Taylor Shanklin, will take you through a journey to re-envision your digital marketing framework.
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 – 5/6/21 – Stewardship: Breaking Free from the Ask-And-Repeat Model – The AAWA
Webinar – 5/6/21 – Stewardship: Breaking Free from the Ask-And-Repeat Model – The AAWA
The AAWA Presents: Donors have poured their hearts into your missions to help improve the lives of animals—fundraisers can’t take that for granted. How can we better show appreciation to our supporters in a way that’s manageable and still brings in the revenue we need for programs? Learn how to break free from the ask-and-repeat model.
Online Event – 5/6/21 – Live from the Ranch – Ken Ramirez with Dr. Eduardo J. Fernandez – Enrichment Activities Across Species – Karen Pryor Academy
Online Event – 5/6/21 – Live from the Ranch – Ken Ramirez with Dr. Eduardo J. Fernandez – Enrichment Activities Across Species – Karen Pryor Academy
Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, May 6, at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Dr. Eduardo J. Fernandez who will showcase enrichment activities across species and share ways to measure success. Jiovany Alcaide, and Taylor Barconey will demo some of the skills they teach clients through new class concepts. The episode will include live training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!
Webinar – 4/29/21, 5/6/21, and 5/13/21 – Community-Centered Veterinary Care: 3 Part Webinar Series – American Pets Alive!
Webinar – 4/29/21, 5/6/21, and 5/13/21 – Community-Centered Veterinary Care: 3 Part Webinar Series – American Pets Alive!
American Pets Alive! Presents: Many animals are surrendered to shelters due to medical issues that families cannot afford. Most communities lack options for low cost, no-cost, or incremental full service medicine due to laws, vet associations, and lack of willing veterinary providers. Join members of the HASS External Facing Medical Care Working Group to reinvent financially based intake for medical cases, and to keep more people and pets together.
Online Course – 5/7/21 – Animal Fire Training Evacuation and Rescue (AFTER) – Code 3 Associates (fee applies)
Online Course – 5/7/21 – Animal Fire Training Evacuation and Rescue (AFTER) – Code 3 Associates (fee applies)
Code 3 Associates Presents (fee applies): This one day course will provide animal responders with the basic knowledge and safety skills needed to integrate with firefighters within the urban interface of Wildland Fire. It will also give seasoned firefighters insight for dealing with animal rescue during fire events.
Online Conference – 5/7/21 to 5/9/21 – The Lemonade Conference – IAABC and FDSA (fee applies)
Online Conference – 5/7/21 to 5/9/21 – The Lemonade Conference – IAABC and FDSA (fee applies)
IAABC & FDSA Present (fee applies): Working together in 2020, 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. Now we’re back for the second year and we’ve stepped it up again! This year we have 50+ presenters and *THREE* rooms running simultaneously throughout the conference from 7 a.m. PT ’til 7 p.m. PT!
Online Conference – 5/7/21 to 5/9/21 – The Lemonade Conference – IAABC and FDSA (fee applies)
Online Conference – 5/7/21 to 5/9/21 – The Lemonade Conference – IAABC and FDSA (fee applies)
IAABC & FDSA Present (fee applies): Working together in 2020, 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. Now we’re back for the second year and we’ve stepped it up again! This year we have 50+ presenters and *THREE* rooms running simultaneously throughout the conference from 7 a.m. PT ’til 7 p.m. PT!