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 Conference – 5/22/21 to 5/23/21 – Think Anesthesia Virtual CE Conference – Think Anesthesia
Online Conference – 5/22/21 to 5/23/21 – Think Anesthesia Virtual CE Conference – Think Anesthesia
Think Anesthesia Presents: Optimizing the Anesthetic Experience for the Patient, Client, and Veterinary Team—Register now for the first ever Think Anesthesia Virtual CE Conference!
Webinar – 5/23/21 – Playgroups Part 3: The How – Dogs Playing for Life
Webinar – 5/23/21 – Playgroups Part 3: The How – 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 last section, we take a deep dive into the critical aspects of how to successfully facilitate playgroups in your shelter.
Online Conference – 5/21/21 to 5/23/21 – 2021 Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference – Shelter Playgroup Alliance (fee applies)
Online Conference – 5/21/21 to 5/23/21 – 2021 Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference – Shelter Playgroup Alliance (fee applies)
Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents (fee applies): Learn about shelter animal welfare, enrichment, and playgroups at our annual Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference on May 21, 22 & 23, 2021 with a Pre-Conference workshop on May 20th
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.
Webinar – 5/24/21 – Turn Your Volunteers Into Donors – Network for Good
Webinar – 5/24/21 – Turn Your Volunteers Into Donors – Network for Good
Network for Good Presents: Your best donors might be right in front of you! Research shows people who volunteer are more likely to donate money to organizations where they volunteer than for those they don't. Remember, you don't get if you don't ask! Learn how to cultivate lasting, committed relationships with your volunteers.
Online Event – 5/25/21 – Maddie’s® Candid Conversations Series – Dr. Jyothi V. Robertson, Shelter Strategies – Maddie’s Fund
Online Event – 5/25/21 – Maddie’s® Candid Conversations Series – Dr. Jyothi V. Robertson, Shelter Strategies – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie's Fund Presents: Join us for an open, informal 30-minute conversation and Q+A with Dr. Jyothi V. Robertson, President and Founder of JVR Shelter Strategies. In this discussion with Maddie's Fund Executive Leadership Team member Mary Ippoliti-Smith, Dr. Robertson postulates how different fields (environment, education, etc.) are interwoven, and that relying on an animal-centric focus keeps us from examining some of the systemic, root causes of the issues we face.
National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 5/25/21 – Canine Distemper and Transport – UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 5/25/21 – Canine Distemper and Transport – UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs Present: We will be leading a discussion on canine distemper and transport. Dr. Newbury, Director of UW Shelter Medicine Program, will share about some cases our team has recently provided outbreak intervention support for and will then lead a discussion.
Webinar – 5/25/21 – Osteoarthritis in cats: Strategies for Diagnosis and Treatment – VETGirl
Webinar – 5/25/21 – Osteoarthritis in cats: Strategies for Diagnosis and Treatment – VETGirl
VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Michael Petty examines the physiology behind pain, the signs of pain in cats, and what you can do to treat it! Tune in to what’s unique about osteoarthritis in cats and some future treatments down the pipeline!
Online Event – 5/26/21 – Domestic Violence and Pets: Breaking Barriers to Safety and Healing Virtual Panel Summit – Urban Resource Institute
Online Event – 5/26/21 – Domestic Violence and Pets: Breaking Barriers to Safety and Healing Virtual Panel Summit – Urban Resource Institute
Urban Resource Institute Presents: Join Urban Resource Institute, the National Domestic Violence Hotline, and a panel of experts for a virtual summit on the dynamic intersection of domestic violence and pets, addressing the issues of pets as a barrier for seeking safety from abuse and the human-animal bond as an important element of healing.
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 – 5/26/21 – Ask Kitten Mom! – The National Kitten Coalition
Webinar – 5/26/21 – Ask Kitten Mom! – The National Kitten Coalition
The National Kitten Coalition Presents: Ask Susan Spaulding, aka ‘The Nation's Kitten Mom’ from The National Kitten Coalition your burning questions about bottle-feeding neonates. We recommend that you watch our archived webinars about bottle-feeding kittens on our website ahead of time too!
Webinar – 5/26/21 – They’re Never Too Old! Senior Patient Anesthesia and Perioperative Management – Fear Free
Webinar – 5/26/21 – They’re Never Too Old! Senior Patient Anesthesia and Perioperative Management – Fear Free
Fear Free Presents: Although age is not a disease, we do see increased co-morbidities and limited resilience in our older patients. Please join Ralph Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA, for a webinar examining best practices for these animals, which include use of readily available agents and techniques. Increased attention to detail and a respect for the fragile homeostasis brings clinical success and client appreciation.
Webinar – 5/27/21 – Practical Applications of bringing a Rural Shelter from 33% to 90+% live release rate – Texas Unites (fee applies)
Webinar – 5/27/21 – Practical Applications of bringing a Rural Shelter from 33% to 90+% live release rate – Texas Unites (fee applies)
Texas Unites Presents (fee applies): Practical Applications of bringing a Rural Shelter from 33% to 90+% live release rate workshop will outline how we worked with city leadership to open doors to begin changing how the community treats their animals.
Webinar – 5/27/21 – Underserved or Underleveraged? A Data Driven Look at our Communities – Texas Unites (fee applies)
Webinar – 5/27/21 – Underserved or Underleveraged? A Data Driven Look at our Communities – Texas Unites (fee applies)
Texas Unites Presents (fee applies): The social vulnerability index (SVI) study, published by Best Friends Animal Society, brings to light many conclusions, some expected and some not so much. In this session we dive into the output of that study, focusing on key takeaways to help us modify our programs to best serve and utilize our community.
Webinar – 5/27/21 – All Aboard! Transferring Made Easy in PetPoint – Pethealth Inc.
Webinar – 5/27/21 – All Aboard! Transferring Made Easy in PetPoint – Pethealth Inc.
Pethealth Inc. Presents: The PetPoint Transfer Network (PPTN) allows you to find new partners, share and transfer records, and so much more. Join us in our first ever Transfer Workshop Series to learn how to leverage your data management software and how to strengthen your connections within the industry.
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 – 5/27/21 – Refresh Your Compassionate Heart: An Everyday Tool for You and Your Team – Texas Unites (fee applies)
Webinar – 5/27/21 – Refresh Your Compassionate Heart: An Everyday Tool for You and Your Team – Texas Unites (fee applies)
Texas Unites Presents (fee applies): With less opportunity for in-person support, a strategy that individuals can apply to help them recognize their needs and unique gifts is essential. Honor Feelings: Reframe Story is a proactive tool that individuals can practice every day and share both in-person and while engaged in virtual conversations and gatherings.
Webinar – 5/27/21 – Pet Stores, Puppy Mills and Local Action to End the Problem – Texas Unites (fee applies)
Webinar – 5/27/21 – Pet Stores, Puppy Mills and Local Action to End the Problem – Texas Unites (fee applies)
Texas Unites Presents (fee applies): You will hear from two speakers who have decades of lobbying experience and have been at the forefront of this campaign. You’ll learn how to get an ordinance drafted, introduced and enacted into law. You’ll learn what hurdles that puppy mill lobbyist will throw in your path, and how to overcome them. This workshop is a must for those who are passionate about ending puppy mills.
Webinar – 5/27/21 – Maintenance of Equipment in Dentistry: Part 2 – VDOS (fee applies)
Webinar – 5/27/21 – Maintenance of Equipment in Dentistry: Part 2 – VDOS (fee applies)
VDOS Presents (fee applies): This VDOS webinar will review the role of veterinary technicians, nurses and dental hygienists in the maintenance of equipment, instruments, and materials used in small animal dentistry and oral surgery. The focus of the second part is on routine maintenance and emergency repair of the dental machine, handpieces, etc.
Webinar – 5/27/21 – Overcoming Adoption Barriers: Where Marketing Meets Policy – American Pets Alive!
Webinar – 5/27/21 – Overcoming Adoption Barriers: Where Marketing Meets Policy – American Pets Alive!
American Pets Alive! Presents: This webinar looks at how our marketing efforts, from our social media posts to our adoption bios, can welcome more community members to our mission. We’ll also discuss how our adoption policies can support this mindset of welcoming our entire community while reducing barriers and saving more pets.
Webinar – 5/27/21 – Online fundraising in a digital marketing world – Getting 2 Zero
Webinar – 5/27/21 – Online fundraising in a digital marketing world – Getting 2 Zero
Getting 2 Zero Presents: Are you looking to get started with fundraising online but think it's expensive and complicated? Ryan from Refuel Creative will take you through some low cost options to get your digital fundraising up and running.