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
Grant Opportunity – 1/23/23 to 1/30/23 – Open Arms Challenge Application Window – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie's Fund Presents: $420,000 in grant prizes available! This Challenge is all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive practices. Twenty-two national organizations are joining forces to encourage animal shelters and foster-based organizations to pilot new approaches that welcome your entire community during the month of April.
Online Event – 1/22/23 – FREE LIVE ONLINE DISCUSSION – Talking About Behavioral Euthanasia – Shelter Behavior Hub
Online Event – 1/22/23 – FREE LIVE ONLINE DISCUSSION – Talking About Behavioral Euthanasia – Shelter Behavior Hub
Shelter Behavior Hub Presents: Having critical conversations with clients about behavioral euthanasia is an essential skill for training professionals. Join us to learn more about our "Talking To Clients" course and how to approach the difficult conversation.
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 – 3/1/232 – Smartcuts: Work-Life Integration – VETGirl (fee applies)
Webinar – 3/1/232 – Smartcuts: Work-Life Integration – VETGirl (fee applies)
VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour, VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Mia Cary will discuss why work-life balance is unrealistic and how work-life integration will set us free. Tune in to learn about tools and resources you can use for managing stress, finding focus, and learning how to thrive regardless of role, title, or practice type!
Webinar – 1/25/23 – DPFL’s Approach to On-Leash Reactivity – Dogs Playing for Life
Webinar – 1/25/23 – DPFL’s Approach to On-Leash Reactivity – Dogs Playing for Life
Dogs Playing for Life Presents: Reactivity on the part of dogs living in shelters is a rampant issue that can contribute to behavioral deterioration, increased length of stay, and even loss of life. From a misdiagnosis of “aggression” to dogs whose reactive behavior escalates to problematic and potentially unsafe levels, learning how to help dogs suffering from reactivity issues is a crucial need shared by our entire industry.
Webinar – 1/25/23 – How to Develop Impactful Digital Stories that Drive Donor Action – Network for Good
Webinar – 1/25/23 – How to Develop Impactful Digital Stories that Drive Donor Action – Network for Good
Network for Good Presents: Building the skills to identify a great story, tell it well and convert words into image is a skill that will serve organizations no matter what the future holds. Join us as returning presenter Beth Brodovsky shares examples of effective digital storytelling and how to get there on any budget.
Online Course – 1/10/23 or 1/25/23 – New Laws for 2023 – CVMA (fee applies)
Online Course – 1/10/23 or 1/25/23 – New Laws for 2023 – CVMA (fee applies)
CVMA Presents (fee applies to non-members): With several new laws taking effect in 2023, it is important for veterinary practices to have a clear view of the legal landscape to ensure continuing compliance. This talk will cover new and important laws that all employers and employees should be aware of moving forward.
Webinar – 1/26/23 – Stranger Danger! Advocating for and Advancing Your Human-Reactive Dogs – Dogs Playing for Life
Webinar – 1/26/23 – Stranger Danger! Advocating for and Advancing Your Human-Reactive Dogs – Dogs Playing for Life
Dogs Playing for Life Presents: At Dogs Playing for Life’s Stranger Danger webinar, hosted by Aimee Sadler, CEO and Founder of DPFL, you will learn how to work with dogs that are wary of strangers by building their confidence and helping them develop new skills which will enable them to meet new people (and potential adopters) happily and successfully! Even for the private dog trainer or dog owner, the skills taught in this webinar will help support your stranger danger dog to expand their comfort level when meeting new people at home!
Webinar – 1/26/23 – Pet Support as a Crisis Point of Entry: The Role of Pet Assistance in Social Care – findhelp
Webinar – 1/26/23 – Pet Support as a Crisis Point of Entry: The Role of Pet Assistance in Social Care – findhelp
findhelp Presents: You're invited to a new webinar hosted by findhelp to discuss holistically serving people and their pets during challenging times. Join Eliza Torres, Maddie's® Education and Implementation Manager for HASS; Kasey Spain, Former Strategist and Creator of pets.findhelp.com; and Amanda Gatten, Director of Community Programs at KC Pet Project on Thursday, January 26 at 12pm CT.
Webinar – 1/26/23 – 49 More Communities in California Switched to DocuPet in 2022 – Learn how their transformative approach to pet licensing is performing – CalAnimals
Webinar – 1/26/23 – 49 More Communities in California Switched to DocuPet in 2022 – Learn how their transformative approach to pet licensing is performing – CalAnimals
CalAnimals Presents: With a holistic set of innovative solutions, DocuPet is redefining pet licensing for pet owners and administrators across 64 communities and counting in California alone. Sign up for DocuPet’s free webinar on January 26th as they reveal their methods and the results they have garnered in the Golden State. If you've been thinking about making the switch to DocuPet, you won't want to miss this presentation!
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 – 1/26/23 – Yes, You Can Fundraise! Fundraising for Animal Welfare Government Agencies – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
Webinar – 1/26/23 – Yes, You Can Fundraise! Fundraising for Animal Welfare Government Agencies – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: This webinar will cover the basics of how to get past the “No” and how to develop a comprehensive fundraising and outreach program that will engage the community and bring in much-needed support. Topics such as convincing your government officials, setting up the appropriate infrastructure to succeed, an overview of fundraising techniques that work, and how to communicate with potential supporters will be discussed.
Webinar – 1/26/23 – Irith Trietsch Bloom – I’m Afraid I Don’t Know How to Help! Addressing Fearful Behavior – FDSA (fee applies)
Webinar – 1/26/23 – Irith Trietsch Bloom – I’m Afraid I Don’t Know How to Help! Addressing Fearful Behavior – FDSA (fee applies)
FDSA Presents (fee applies): Whether the animal in your life only acts fearful in limited situations or seems to find the whole world threatening, sometimes it’s hard to know where to start and what to do. Join Irith Bloom to learn how to reduce fearful behavior.
Webinar – 1/26/23 – How to Embrace Your Inner Sloth – Techniques for Controlling Stress and Anxiety – VETGirl (fee applies)
Webinar – 1/26/23 – How to Embrace Your Inner Sloth – Techniques for Controlling Stress and Anxiety – VETGirl (fee applies)
VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour, VETgirl leadership webinar, Karlene Belyea, MBA will help you find ways to let go of the stress of worrying about the future, live in the moment, control negative thoughts and emotions, ask for help, and learn to say “no”. Life doesn’t have to be so hard! Tune in to learn strategies and tips you can use immediately to improve the quality of your life!
Webinar – 1/27/23 – Neonatal & Pediatric Care & Resuscitation – Think Anesthesia
Webinar – 1/27/23 – Neonatal & Pediatric Care & Resuscitation – Think Anesthesia
Think Anesthesia Presents: The neonatal and pediatric patient can prove challenging when performing certain nursing techniques. The sheer size and lack of developmental anatomy result in challenges that are unique to this age group of canines and felines. Being prepared ahead of time with the understanding of what challenges one may face before caring for them is important.
Online Conference – 1/27/23 to 1/29/23 – 2023 Online Cat Conference – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
Online Conference – 1/27/23 to 1/29/23 – 2023 Online Cat Conference – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
Community Cats Podcast Presents (fee applies): Each year, the worldwide CCP community joins together at this unique virtual event—no travel required! During three comprehensive days of cat-centric content, speakers from a wide variety of roles in animal welfare will give you their perspectives on the industry and valuable information that will help you or your organization create a more humane world for community cats.
Online Conference – 1/27/23 to 1/29/23 – 2023 Online Cat Conference – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
Online Conference – 1/27/23 to 1/29/23 – 2023 Online Cat Conference – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
Community Cats Podcast Presents (fee applies): Each year, the worldwide CCP community joins together at this unique virtual event—no travel required! During three comprehensive days of cat-centric content, speakers from a wide variety of roles in animal welfare will give you their perspectives on the industry and valuable information that will help you or your organization create a more humane world for community cats.