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 Courses – Apply from 8/22/22 to 8/31/22 – Fall Online Instructor-Led Courses – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie's Fund Presents: Start fall off right with one of these nine Online Instructor-Led Courses (formerly known as apprenticeships). Learn all about short-term foster, field services humane education and more. Each course is four weeks long and is made up of a combination of self-paced learning and four 90-minute weekly Zoom meetings with your instructor.
Conference – 8/25/22 to 8/28/22 – VETGirl U 2022 – VETGirl (fee applies)
VETGirl Presents (fee applies): VETgirl U is an educational experience like no other with TED-talk-like, case-based tracks presented by the leading veterinary speakers in the world.
Webinar – 8/21/22 – Otitis Externa: 5 Common Reasons Treatments Fail – VETGirl
Webinar – 8/21/22 – Otitis Externa: 5 Common Reasons Treatments Fail – VETGirl
VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Elanco webinar, Dr. Darren Berger, DACVD reviews common pitfalls that occur during treatment of canine otitis externa and strategies to avoid these common mistakes. Tune in to get some helpful hints to improve owner compliance in treating those dirty ears!
Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund
Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie's Fund Presents: Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Webinar – 8/22/22 – Developing and Sustaining a Strong Kitten Program – AWLA
Webinar – 8/22/22 – Developing and Sustaining a Strong Kitten Program – AWLA
Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) Presents: We will discuss the development of the Kitten College at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington; lessons learned; tips to build and grow a specialized foster program. This presentation is geared towards shelter/rescue administrators and staff.
Webinar – 8/22/22 – Dog Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Getting2Zero
Webinar – 8/22/22 – Dog Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Getting2Zero
Getting2Zero Presents: Learn about all the ways in which Dogs Playing For Life Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the USA. 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 – 8/23/22 – The Fear Free Vaccination Experience – Fear Free
Webinar – 8/23/22 – The Fear Free Vaccination Experience – Fear Free
Fear Free Presents: There are many lifestyle factors that influence the decision to vaccinate or to not vaccinate, and we must learn to be proactive about addressing potential concerns that may arise. Join Natalie Gruchow, CVPM, SHRM-CP, Elite FFCP (Veterinary), as she discusses how to use Fear Free concepts to alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress during the vaccination appointment for the pet and pet owner.
Online Event – 8/24/22 – Maddie’s Candid Conversation with Elijah Brice-Middleton – Maddie’s Fund
Online Event – 8/24/22 – Maddie’s Candid Conversation with Elijah Brice-Middleton – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie's Fund Presents: Join us for a brand-new season of open, informal 30-minute conversations and Q+A with influential BIPOC leaders in our field. You will be inspired by each speaker’s pathway to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity in their daily work. In our Season 2 premiere, Elijah Brice-Middleton, Director at Plainfield Area Humane Society (PAHS) in New Jersey, reveals the values and skills he uses to face challenges of being, in his words, "a brown face in a white world."
Online Event – 8/24/22 – Ending The Puppy Mill Battle – The Bridge Club
Online Event – 8/24/22 – Ending The Puppy Mill Battle – The Bridge Club
The Bridge Club Presents: Today, 2+ million puppies are bred in puppy mills/year. This has caused a fierce battle, including among veterinary professionals. It is the practices who see firsthand both inhumane and humane mill operations. This conversation is about finding true solutions for puppy mills.
Webinar – 8/24/22 – Fear Free and Physical Rehabilitation – Fear Free
Webinar – 8/24/22 – Fear Free and Physical Rehabilitation – Fear Free
Fear Free Presents: Join Deana Cappucci, BS, LVT, CCRVN, CCMT, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation), FFCP (Veterinary), as she discusses the importance of using Fear Free techniques to alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) and create positive outcomes in the physical rehabilitation experience.
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 – 8/25/22 – Zen and the Art of Impulse Control – FDSA (fee applies)
Webinar – 8/25/22 – Zen and the Art of Impulse Control – FDSA (fee applies)
FDSA (fee applies): Dr. Deb Jones will talk about the advantages of teaching a dog to be zen and demonstrate specific exercises that can encourage thought before action. In particular, Deb will focus on both the art and the science of zen work. A clear understanding of the major underlying scientific principles will be very helpful to excellent application and execution of the techniques.
VIN Rounds – 8/25/22 – New Feline Tests: When to Use Them & When to Lose Them – VIN/VSPN
VIN Rounds – 8/25/22 – New Feline Tests: When to Use Them & When to Lose Them – VIN/VSPN
VIN/VSPN Presents (for VIN members): Join Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (feline), as she presents "New Feline Tests: When to Use Them & When to Lose Them."