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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Hybrid Conference – 9/30/22 to 10/2/22 – Fall Seminar 2022 – CVMA (fee applies)
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Hybrid Conference – 9/30/22 to 10/2/22 – 2022 Annual Aggression in Dogs Conference – Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
Hybrid Conference – 9/30/22 to 10/2/22 – 2022 Annual Aggression in Dogs Conference – Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
Loose Leash Academy Presents: Join the world's foremost experts on aggression in dogs! Celebrating our third annual Aggression in Dogs Conference, our mission is to help dogs and their guardians around the world by creating a community focused on sharing the most up-to-date techniques, developments, and research related to dog aggression.
Online Conference – 10/2/22 – National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference – National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)
Online Conference – 10/2/22 – National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference – National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)
National Kitten Coalition Presents (fee applies): The National Kitten Coalition invites veterinary professionals to attend our kitten-focused NKC Veterinary Conference! Join others—virtually—in learning information and approaches in caring for your youngest feline patients. Together we can increase the survival rates of kittens!
Hybrid Conference – 9/30/22 to 10/2/22 – Fall Seminar 2022 – CVMA (fee applies)
Hybrid Conference – 9/30/22 to 10/2/22 – Fall Seminar 2022 – CVMA (fee applies)
CVMA Presents (fee applies): Start your days by earning CE in morning sessions and spend your afternoons shopping, hiking, golfing, or relaxing by the pool. Veterinarians can earn 12 CE units, RVTs and CVMA CVAs can earn 8 CE units.
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.
Online Event – 10/4/22 – YouTube Live: Chronic Vomiting Cats: What Can We Do? – VETGirl
Online Event – 10/4/22 – YouTube Live: Chronic Vomiting Cats: What Can We Do? – VETGirl
VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 30-minute, VETgirl–Blue Buffalo YouTube LIVE event, Dr. Adam Rudinsky, MS, DACVIM reviews the problem of vomiting in cats. He will discuss how prevalent, concerning, and important chronic vomiting is to the health and well-being of our feline patient population.
Webinar – 10/5/22 – Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies #3: Pathway Planning: Getting on Track to Save More Dogs & Cats! – ASPCApro
Webinar – 10/5/22 – Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies #3: Pathway Planning: Getting on Track to Save More Dogs & Cats! – ASPCApro
ASPCApro Presents: During this webinar, we’ll share tips you can use throughout an animal’s stay to keep them cruising along their path (or help them take an appropriate detour), including population rounds, pre-selection, foster-to-adopt, and other lifesaving programs.
Webinar – 10/5/22 – Emotion and Its Role in Behavior – PPG (fee applies)
Webinar – 10/5/22 – Emotion and Its Role in Behavior – PPG (fee applies)
PPG Presents (fee applies): In this webinar, learn what emotion is, the different viewpoints on how emotion influences behavior and how to harness this information to your benefit.
Webinar – 10/5/22 – Optimizing Cat Toilets: The Details Make The Difference and Feline Idiopathic Cystitis – VETGirl
Webinar – 10/5/22 – Optimizing Cat Toilets: The Details Make The Difference and Feline Idiopathic Cystitis – VETGirl
VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 2-hour VETgirl–Royal Canin webinar, Dr. Gonçalo Da Graça Pereira, DVM, MsC, PhD, DECAWBM(BM), DECAWBM (AWSEL) and Dr. Kelly A. St. Denis, DABVP (Feline Medicine) review all things “urinary” related in the feline patient.
Webinar – 10/6/22 – Social Media During Disasters or Emergencies for Animal Welfare Organizations – CalAnimals
Webinar – 10/6/22 – Social Media During Disasters or Emergencies for Animal Welfare Organizations – CalAnimals
CalAnimals Presents: When disaster strikes, it's important to be on your game with respect to social media. Angelina Martin is an expert in this area and will give you all the great tips on how to use social media to get what you need and communicate effectively with members of your community. From crisis communications plans, to educational graphics and managing information and updates, Angelina will cover how to communicate effectively before, during, and after disasters and emergencies.
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 – 10/6/22 – Responding to Calls and Concerns about Bats – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
Webinar – 10/6/22 – Responding to Calls and Concerns about Bats – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Present: This webinar will examine the lives of bats in our urban communities and provide important information on how to respond to the public’s concerns about potential zoonotic disease transmission. The presentation will also focus on providing helpful guidance for agency phone and field responses that humanely and effectively resolve conflicts with bats.
Online Event – 10/6/22 – Live from the Ranch with Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, Allison Kao, and Dustin Longstreet – Karen Pryor Academy
Online Event – 10/6/22 – Live from the Ranch with Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, Allison Kao, and Dustin Longstreet – Karen Pryor Academy
Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event on Thursday, October 6, at 12:00 pm (PT) with special guests Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, Allison Kao, and Dustin Longstreet. The episode will include real-time training demos, audience Q&A, and more!
Webinar – 10/6/22 – Maddie’s Insights: Social Pain in Dogs – Maddie’s Fund
Webinar – 10/6/22 – Maddie’s Insights: Social Pain in Dogs – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie's Fund Presents: Maddie's Insights are monthly webcasts with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. This month's webinar is presented by Dr. Franklin McMillan, DVM, who will discuss recent research on social pain.
Webinar – 10/6/22 – The Art of Treating Addison’s Disease – VETGirl (fee applies)
Webinar – 10/6/22 – The Art of Treating Addison’s Disease – VETGirl (fee applies)
VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Julia Bates, DACVIM (SAIM) reviews hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s disease) including treatment and controlling cost. Tune in to get a clinical update to help you with diagnosis, treatment and medication OPTIMIZATION!
Webinar – 10/6/22 – 5 Games to Teach Your Dog to Stay Connected – FDSA (fee applies)
Webinar – 10/6/22 – 5 Games to Teach Your Dog to Stay Connected – FDSA (fee applies)
FDSA Presents (fee applies): In this webinar you’ll learn 5 simple games to teach your dog how to stay connected to you during training sessions. Teach these games early, listen to your dog, systematically increase criteria and distractions, and you’ll have a willing engaged partner during training sessions!
Hybrid Conference – 10/7/22 to 10/8/22 – The Gathering: A Virtual CARE Convening – CARE (fee applies)
Hybrid Conference – 10/7/22 to 10/8/22 – The Gathering: A Virtual CARE Convening – CARE (fee applies)
CARE Presents (fee applies): THE GATHERING is a place to listen to proximate leaders identify their barriers and share their successes to create equitable solutions. The in-person conference takes place on Friday, October 7, and Saturday, October 8, (in-person only) in Philadelphia. Want to join virtually? You can get an all day pass to watch the Friday presentations at The Gathering virtually for just $35.
Hybrid Conference – 10/7/22 to 10/8/22 – The Gathering: A Virtual CARE Convening – CARE (fee applies)
Hybrid Conference – 10/7/22 to 10/8/22 – The Gathering: A Virtual CARE Convening – CARE (fee applies)
CARE Presents (fee applies): THE GATHERING is a place to listen to proximate leaders identify their barriers and share their successes to create equitable solutions. The in-person conference takes place on Friday, October 7, and Saturday, October 8, (in-person only) in Philadelphia. Want to join virtually? You can get an all day pass to watch the Friday presentations at The Gathering virtually for just $35.