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 – 6/23/21 to 6/24/21 – Best Friends National Conference – Best Friends (fee applies)
Best Friends Presents (fee applies): Join us for the 2021 Best Friends National Conference, taking place virtually on June 23 and 24. During this online event, thousands of animal welfare leaders from around the country will virtually gather together and share solutions to save the lives of homeless dogs and cats.
Online Conference – 6/23/21 to 6/24/21 – Best Friends National Conference – Best Friends (fee applies)
Best Friends Presents (fee applies): Join us for the 2021 Best Friends National Conference, taking place virtually on June 23 and 24. During this online event, thousands of animal welfare leaders from around the country will virtually gather together and share solutions to save the lives of homeless dogs and cats.
Online Conference – 6/18/21 to 6/19/21 and 6/26/21 to 6/27/21 – PacVet Live 2021 – CVMA (fee applies)
CVMA Presents (fee applies): We invite veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and practice managers to ride the tide to our fully interactive online PacVet Live conference. Earn up to 32 CEUs over four days with sessions to choose from in two concurrent tracks each day! Since we can’t make it to the beach, we’ll bring the beach to you with some beach-themed fun with games and exciting raffles.
Online Conference – 6/21/21 to 6/23/21 – Vet Show @ Home – Vet Show
Online Conference – 6/21/21 to 6/23/21 – Vet Show @ Home – Vet Show
Vet Show Presents: The third edition of Vet Show @ Home will feature 90+ hours of CE, the very best education from world-renowned speakers, AI-powered matchmaking with our top suppliers, thought-leading roundtable discussions, and many hours of networking opportunities. You can earn 20 CE credits while coming together with your community.
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 — Fear Learning and How to Work with Fearful Dogs. Presented by Alexandra Santos — Pet Professional Guild
Webinar — Fear Learning and How to Work with Fearful Dogs. Presented by Alexandra Santos — Pet Professional Guild
Fear is an emotion and, as such, subject to respondent conditioning. Therefore, trying to solve fear related problems by focusing solely on modifying the behavior…
Online Conference – 6/21/21 to 6/23/21 – Vet Show @ Home – Vet Show
Online Conference – 6/21/21 to 6/23/21 – Vet Show @ Home – Vet Show
Vet Show Presents: The third edition of Vet Show @ Home will feature 90+ hours of CE, the very best education from world-renowned speakers, AI-powered matchmaking with our top suppliers, thought-leading roundtable discussions, and many hours of networking opportunities. You can earn 20 CE credits while coming together with your community.
Webinar — Solving Conflicts with Prairie Dogs — HSUS
Webinar — Solving Conflicts with Prairie Dogs — HSUS
Are prairie dog colonies causing conflicts in your community? Or are you looking for the best way to preserve populations of this keystone species? Either…
Webinar — Preparing for Trial: What Witnesses and Experts Need to Know — NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
Webinar — Preparing for Trial: What Witnesses and Experts Need to Know — NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
In prosecuting animal cruelty offenses, success largely depends on the prosecutor’s witnesses testifying confidently and competently. (After all, our victims cannot take the stand for…
Webinar – 6/22/21 – Caring for Caregivers: The Three Areas Crucial to Mental Wellbeing – Fear Free
Webinar – 6/22/21 – Caring for Caregivers: The Three Areas Crucial to Mental Wellbeing – Fear Free
Fear Free Presents: In this webinar presented by Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, you will learn about the variables that place veterinarians at high risk for mental health challenges and how to assess your own wellbeing.
Online Conference – 6/21/21 to 6/23/21 – Vet Show @ Home – Vet Show
Online Conference – 6/21/21 to 6/23/21 – Vet Show @ Home – Vet Show
Vet Show Presents: The third edition of Vet Show @ Home will feature 90+ hours of CE, the very best education from world-renowned speakers, AI-powered matchmaking with our top suppliers, thought-leading roundtable discussions, and many hours of networking opportunities. You can earn 20 CE credits while coming together with your community.
Webinar – 6/23/21 – Positive Puppy Socialization in Times of Restricted Real World Interactions – PPG (fee applies)
Webinar – 6/23/21 – Positive Puppy Socialization in Times of Restricted Real World Interactions – PPG (fee applies)
PPG Presents (fee applies): Puppy Essentials - Your Virtual and In-Person Guide to Early Socialization and Development - is a fun, interactive, training resource from DogNostics Education that can be used virtually to guide puppy owners through the first essential lessons.
Webinar — Positive Puppy Socialization – in Times of Restricted Real World Interactions. Presented by Louise Stapleton-Frappell — Pet Professional Guild
Webinar — Positive Puppy Socialization – in Times of Restricted Real World Interactions. Presented by Louise Stapleton-Frappell — Pet Professional Guild
Puppy Essentials - Your Virtual and In-Person Guide to Early Socialization and Development - is a fun, interactive, training resource from DogNostics Education that can…
Webinar – 6/23/21 – Leadership During a Crisis – VETGirl (fee applies)
Webinar – 6/23/21 – Leadership During a Crisis – VETGirl (fee applies)
VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): Dr. Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA reviews how to lead during a crisis. Learn what leadership skills are required to lead during rough waters and how to work on them all the time even when things are going well.
Webinar – 6/23/21 – Best Practice Strategies for Animal Shelters with Dr. Sara Pizano – Getting 2 Zero
Webinar – 6/23/21 – Best Practice Strategies for Animal Shelters with Dr. Sara Pizano – Getting 2 Zero
Getting 2 Zero Presents: In this presentation, Dr. Sara Pizano will outline the foundational elements for a successful animal welfare program in every community that starts by keeping pets from entering the shelter. Topics from public policy and community initiatives to shelter population management and live outcome programs will be discussed.
Webinar – 6/24/21 – Behavior Skill-Building: Communicating With Canines – Texas Unites (fee applies)
Webinar – 6/24/21 – Behavior Skill-Building: Communicating With Canines – Texas Unites (fee applies)
Texas Unites Presents (fee applies): Not getting the response you want from certain dogs? A simple change of posture or position may be all you need. Following common canine social cues is also important, and shelter personnel and rescue volunteers who know them are in a good position to bring out the best in their dogs.
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 – 6/24/21 – Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Socializing Neonate & Singleton Kittens – ASPCAPro
Webinar – 6/24/21 – Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Socializing Neonate & Singleton Kittens – ASPCAPro
ASPCAPro Presents: Join the ASPCA Learning Lab and colleagues from the field as they discuss tips and tricks of the trade on how your team can best support our youngest feline friends. During this session, you’ll also have an opportunity to have your questions answered via a live Q&A.
Webinar – 6/24/21 – Cytology for Shelters – Texas Unites (fee applies)
Webinar – 6/24/21 – Cytology for Shelters – Texas Unites (fee applies)
Texas Unites Presents (fee applies): In a shelter setting, cytology can be used to guide treatment, surgical planning, and any special adoption considerations. In this session, we will review specimen collection, slide preparation, and microscopic evaluation.
Webinar – 6/24/21 – What’s New? Updates on Infectious Diseases in Shelter Medicine – Texas Unites (fee applies)
Webinar – 6/24/21 – What’s New? Updates on Infectious Diseases in Shelter Medicine – Texas Unites (fee applies)
Texas Unites Presents (fee applies): This presentation will review and provide updates on the risk factors, pathogenesis, clinical disease, and epidemiology of infectious diseases in animal sheltering settings, with an emphasis on prevention of disease. We will focus on updates in the management of dermatophytosis, retroviruses, and feline URI.
Online Course – 6/24/21 – VIRTUAL Wildland Fireline Safety Course – ResQFAST (fee applies)
Online Course – 6/24/21 – VIRTUAL Wildland Fireline Safety Course – ResQFAST (fee applies)
ResQFAST Presents (fee applies): You will be introduced to & gain knowledge of the basic incident management organzation, general wildland safety and the basics of fire behavior.
Webinar – 6/25/21 – The Top Ten: Questions and Controversy with Community Cat Programs – MCC and Maddie’s Fund
Webinar – 6/25/21 – The Top Ten: Questions and Controversy with Community Cat Programs – MCC and Maddie’s Fund
MCC and Maddie's Fund Present: An all-star panel will give answers to the top ten questions you receive about TNR, SNR, returning cats, and let us know how to message community cat program alignment with our universally-held goal of managing feline populations.
Webinar – 6/26/21 – The Drop Trap: A Trapper’s Best Friend – Community Cats Podcast
Webinar – 6/26/21 – The Drop Trap: A Trapper’s Best Friend – Community Cats Podcast
Community Cats Podcast Presents: Trying to catch the last cat in your colony who isn't fixed? Got a wily feral who just won’t go into a box trap, no matter how much you spend on roasted chicken? How about catching a litter of kittens all at once—with their mom? All these tough trapping situations and more can be solved if you know how to use a drop trap! Join Neighborhood Cats, co-designers of the first commercially available drop trap, as they discuss how to use this invaluable tool. Plus tips and tricks for advanced drop trappers, too.