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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Training – 4/16/23 – Solving Behavior Problems in the Real World with Trish King – Puppyworks (fee applies)
Guide Dogs of America 13445 Glenoaks Blvd., SelmaWeek of Events
Conference – 4/15/23 to 4/17/23 – 2023 New England Federation of Humane Societies Conference – NEFHS (fee applies)
Conference – 4/15/23 to 4/17/23 – 2023 New England Federation of Humane Societies Conference – NEFHS (fee applies)
New England Federation of Humane Societies Presents (fee applies): Our conference includes basic knowledge for those just starting out, advanced knowledge for those who have specialized in an area, and progressive discussions to lead us into the future as our field changes. The NEFHS connects animal welfare professionals so that they can learn from each other and collaborate.
Training – 4/16/23 – Solving Behavior Problems in the Real World with Trish King – Puppyworks (fee applies)
Training – 4/16/23 – Solving Behavior Problems in the Real World with Trish King – Puppyworks (fee applies)
PPG Presents (fee applies): A comprehensive LIVE, IN PERSON, (Not Virtual) 1-day workshop addressing multiple K9 behavior issues. Trish dissects the capabilities and limitations for different dogs, differing owner-family situations and trainers in the observation, analysis and solution planning for behavior problems.
Conference – 4/15/23 to 4/17/23 – 2023 New England Federation of Humane Societies Conference – NEFHS (fee applies)
Conference – 4/15/23 to 4/17/23 – 2023 New England Federation of Humane Societies Conference – NEFHS (fee applies)
New England Federation of Humane Societies Presents (fee applies): Our conference includes basic knowledge for those just starting out, advanced knowledge for those who have specialized in an area, and progressive discussions to lead us into the future as our field changes. The NEFHS connects animal welfare professionals so that they can learn from each other and collaborate.
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.
Zoom Meeting – 3/28/23 to 5/16/23 – Summit Fast Track: How to Make Your Shelter Software Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder – Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge
Zoom Meeting – 3/28/23 to 5/16/23 – Summit Fast Track: How to Make Your Shelter Software Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder – Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge
Maddie's Million Pet Challenge Presents: Is what your shelter software has to say getting lost in translation? Start transforming numbers and patterns in your intake and outcome reports into concrete benefits for animals and staff. Discover how to increase live release and lower length of stay based on information you already have at your fingertips.
Online Event – 4/18/23 – The Roundtable: Ukraine Update with Greater Good Charities – The AAWA
Online Event – 4/18/23 – The Roundtable: Ukraine Update with Greater Good Charities – The AAWA
The AAWA Presents: War has been devastating Ukraine for more than a year. Greater Good Charities has been on the ground in Europe this whole time, providing assistance to humanitarian and animal welfare partners. Join a moderated discussion with Greater Good Charities' staff, to learn about what they’ve been doing to assist Ukrainians, refugees, and their pets. They will also explain their plans moving into Year Two.
Webinar – 4/18/23 – Dental Nerve Blocks – VETGirl (fee applies)
Webinar – 4/18/23 – Dental Nerve Blocks – VETGirl (fee applies)
VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour, VETgirl–veterinary technician webinar, Laurel Bird, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) will tell you all you need to know about performing dental nerve blocks. Tune in to learn the techniques you need to confidently use dental nerve blocks to improve your patient’s comfort during and after dental procedures.
Webinar – 4/19/23 – Past, Present, Future of the Veterinary Profession: DEI Panelist Discussion – Think Anesthesia
Webinar – 4/19/23 – Past, Present, Future of the Veterinary Profession: DEI Panelist Discussion – Think Anesthesia
Think Anesthesia Presents: Join this month’s Think Anesthesia Live webinar for an organic discussion on diversity, equality, and inclusion in the veterinary profession. Our focus is to acknowledge the past, own the present and identify solutions for our future.
Zoom Meeting – 3/29/23 to 5/17/23 – Summit Fast Track: Proven Barrier-Busting Strategies That Send Animals Home – Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge
Zoom Meeting – 3/29/23 to 5/17/23 – Summit Fast Track: Proven Barrier-Busting Strategies That Send Animals Home – Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge
Maddie's Million Pet Challenge Presents: Uncover hidden and not-so-hidden roadblocks that are keeping animals in the shelter, contributing to shelter team overwhelm and fatigue, and tying up precious resources. Discover how to clear the way to ensure more pets are reunited with their families or placed in new homes. Tap into opportunities to increase live outcomes and build relationships with potential partners, volunteers, fosters, and adopters in your community.
Webinar – 4/19/23 – Recognizing and Navigating Bias – The AAWA
Webinar – 4/19/23 – Recognizing and Navigating Bias – The AAWA
The AAWA Presents: During this session, we will explore the nature of bias, learn about different types that influence the work environment, and identify strategies to address bias effectively in the workplace. This session is open to all animal welfare professionals and would especially benefit hiring managers, teams, and other decision-makers in your organization.
Zoom Meeting – 3/29/23 to 5/17/23 – Summit Fast Track: Feeling Overwhelmed with Making Outcome Decisions? We can help! – Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge
Zoom Meeting – 3/29/23 to 5/17/23 – Summit Fast Track: Feeling Overwhelmed with Making Outcome Decisions? We can help! – Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge
Maddie's Million Pet Challenge Presents: Shelter teams are faced daily with high-stakes outcome decisions made harder by an increasingly complex and strained system. We’ll discuss some of the issues at play and help you to develop tools to remove bottlenecks to outcomes and overcome the toughest decision-making dilemmas, from adoption to euthanasia, with transparency and compassion.
Webinar – 4/19/23 – Veterinary Technician Utilization: What Does That Mean & How Do We Do It? – HSVMA
Webinar – 4/19/23 – Veterinary Technician Utilization: What Does That Mean & How Do We Do It? – HSVMA
HSVMA Presents: During this presentation we will discuss the scope of practice for veterinary technicians and the difference between veterinary assistants and technicians. Attendees will learn where to find and interpret the practice act & rules of their state. Proper utilization of professional veterinary technicians can help mitigate the veterinary shortage as well as increase practice revenue and efficiency.
Webinar – 4/19/23 – Communication Tips to Positively Impact Work Relationships and Build Trust – VETGirl (fee applies)
Webinar – 4/19/23 – Communication Tips to Positively Impact Work Relationships and Build Trust – VETGirl (fee applies)
VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour, VETgirl–leadership webinar, Karlene Belyea, MBA reviews tips on working more effectively with team members and clients. You’ll learn to use words that work, build influence and trust through a few simple body language techniques, more effectively listening, and understand how to encourage productive complaining. Tune in and learn how to communicate empathy by using the heart-head-heart model and how positive and effective team communication will create great relationships with clients too!
Zoom Meeting – 3/30/23 to 5/18/23 – Summit Fast Track: Are You Staying Within Your Capacity for Care? – Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge
Zoom Meeting – 3/30/23 to 5/18/23 – Summit Fast Track: Are You Staying Within Your Capacity for Care? – Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge
Maddie's Million Pet Challenge Presents: Capacity for Care (C4C) is such a wonderful place to be, yet it can feel so out of reach. What is your shelter’s capacity for care, what is it based on, and are you staying within it? Even just understanding what C4C is can feel overwhelming, much less getting there. Need a refresher or don’t know where to start? Answer — right here!
Webinar – 4/20/23 – Mushroom Mystique: Which Ones Are Magic and Which Ones Are Tragic – ASPCAPro
Webinar – 4/20/23 – Mushroom Mystique: Which Ones Are Magic and Which Ones Are Tragic – ASPCAPro
ASPCAPro Presents: Join Dr. Jesse Strong, DVM, DABT to learn all about mushroom exposures in cats and dogs! Most mushrooms cause stomach upset, but some can be deadly, making it difficult to know how aggressive treatment should be. While there are too many mushroom species to cover them all, this presentation will discuss the main categories of toxic mushrooms that can be found in the United States and Canada.
Zoom Meeting – 3/30/23 to 5/18/23 – Summit Fast Track – Coordinated Care: Ensuring Animals & People Get the Right Care in Right Place – Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge
Zoom Meeting – 3/30/23 to 5/18/23 – Summit Fast Track – Coordinated Care: Ensuring Animals & People Get the Right Care in Right Place – Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge
Maddie's Million Pet Challenge Presents: Learn progressive and collaborative ways of respecting all of the members of your community, especially those who come to us for supportive services. We’ll focus on ways to help pets stay in their current homes when possible and effectively reserve shelter intake for animals who really need to be in our care. We’ll discuss not only how these techniques can reduce shelter intakes, but also how this approach will set everyone up for success, including families, animals, and shelter team members.
Webinar – 4/20/23 – Bottle-Feeding Kittens 101 – National Kitten Coalition
Webinar – 4/20/23 – Bottle-Feeding Kittens 101 – National Kitten Coalition
National Kitten Coalition Presents: How much do I feed a kitten? How often? How much? How do I mix the formula? There are so many things to learn when it comes to feeding a tiny kitten. In this webinar, we will teach you the basics of how to safely bottle-feed a neonatal kitten and help it grow!
Webinar – 4/21/23 – Surrender Prevention Series: Jumping – GoodPup
Webinar – 4/21/23 – Surrender Prevention Series: Jumping – GoodPup
GoodPup Presents: In this webinar GoodPup will focus on how best to address our dogs that love to jump. We’ll identify different reasons why our dogs jump. Then we’ll explore how to prevent the jumping from becoming a problem and we’ll build some plans together as a group to help us solve when jumping is already a problem. This is one team discussion you won’t want to miss.