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 – 11/12/22 to 11/13/22 – MCVMA 2022 Annual Conference – MCVMA (fee applies)
MCVMA Presents (fee applies): This one-of-a-kind conference will feature all BIPOC presenters and include a range of topics from wildlife medicine, surgery and community practice to animal welfare, access to veterinary care and DEI. RACE Approval for CE sessions is pending. The conference is open to everyone in the veterinary space.
Conference – 11/14/22 to 11/16/22 – The Fall Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement – The AAWA (fee applies)
The AAWA Presents (fee applies): If you have your sights set on rising in the industry and want to network with all sorts of industry professionals, it doesn’t get any better than The Fall Conference.
Webinar – 11/13/22 – New Therapies for Treatment of OA in Dogs and Cats – What is Here Now and What is Coming Later – VETGirl
Webinar – 11/13/22 – New Therapies for Treatment of OA in Dogs and Cats – What is Here Now and What is Coming Later – VETGirl
VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Steven Budsberg, MS, DACVS reviews the current therapies available for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs and cats. Tune in to learn new therapies that have just been approved as well as those currently in clinical testing.
Webinar – 11/14/22 – Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Dogs Playing for Life
Webinar – 11/14/22 – Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Dogs Playing for Life
Dogs Playing for Life Presents: 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.
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 – 11/14/22 – Dog Playgroups Part 3: The How – Getting2Zero
Webinar – 11/14/22 – Dog Playgroups Part 3: The How – Getting2Zero
Getting 2 Zero Presents: In this last session, we take a deep dive into the critical aspects of how to successfully facilitate playgroups in your shelter. Attendees will be offered a robust collection of video examples and important discussions on safety, effective handling techniques, and how to take the first steps to implement or enhance their own shelter playgroup programs.
Webinar – 11/14/22 – Leptospirosis and Canine Influenza Virus Outbreaks: Could Maps Help You Stay Up to Date? – VETGirl
Webinar – 11/14/22 – Leptospirosis and Canine Influenza Virus Outbreaks: Could Maps Help You Stay Up to Date? – VETGirl
VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Emilio DeBess, DVM, MPVM reviews the outbreaks of Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) and leptospirosis in the United States. Tune in to get the most up-to-date information on these infectious diseases to provide you with all the data you need to know!
Webinar – 11/15/22 – Vibrant, Vulnerable Village Dogs and What We Can Learn About Our Pets From Them – PPG (fee applies)
Webinar – 11/15/22 – Vibrant, Vulnerable Village Dogs and What We Can Learn About Our Pets From Them – PPG (fee applies)
PPG Presents (fee applies): In this webinar, dog trainer and anthropologist Kristi Benson will provide an introduction to village dogs (including definitions and geography). She will also review welfare-compromised and positive aspects of village dogs lives before looking at some of the lessons we can learn for pet dogs: enrichment, foraging, socializing, environmental choices, and so on.
Webinar – 11/16/22 – 5 Time-Saving Habits to Help You Raise More Money Right Now – Network for Good
Webinar – 11/16/22 – 5 Time-Saving Habits to Help You Raise More Money Right Now – Network for Good
Network for Good Presents: In this session, Mallory Erickson – the creator of the Power Partners Formula™ and host of What the Fundraising – is going to break down how to infuse proven fundraising habits into our end-of-year fundraising that will allow us to elevate our leadership, fundraising, and ultimately raise more money to increase our impact. You’ll even learn how to design your own habits to make them stick – for both you AND your funders.
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 – 11/17/22 – No-Look Reinforcement: Keep your dog checking in, even when you’ve checked out – FDSA (fee applies)
Webinar – 11/17/22 – No-Look Reinforcement: Keep your dog checking in, even when you’ve checked out – FDSA (fee applies)
FDSA Presents (fee applies): Join me to learn how to maintain your dog's attention even while YOUR focus is elsewhere. That means your dog will stay close to you and focused on you when in class, and you're busy watching and listening to the instructor; when at the ATM machine, and you're busy doing important banking stuff; while you've stopped to chat with a friend on the street; while walking through a crowd or past other dogs.
Webinar – 11/17/22 – “Cats Gotta Cat!: Environmental Enrichment for the Feline Patient” – ACVB (fee applies)
Webinar – 11/17/22 – “Cats Gotta Cat!: Environmental Enrichment for the Feline Patient” – ACVB (fee applies)
ACVB Presents (fee applies): In this webinar, Dr. Jenny Biehunko will cover how a cat’s environment affects behavioral issues such as house soiling, destructive behavior, and social conflict as well as medical problems such as skin, endocrine, and urinary disorders; designing and optimizing an enriched environment for indoor cats and choosing a layout that works for each individual, and more!
Webinar – 11/17/22 – Leveraging Vaccine Empathy in Veterinary Practice – VETGirl
Webinar – 11/17/22 – Leveraging Vaccine Empathy in Veterinary Practice – VETGirl
VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Natalie Marks, CVJ will review the concept of clinical empathy. Tune in to learn barriers to empathy, how best to communicate it AND protect oneself from compassion fatigue.