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
Webinar – 6/19/23 – Separation Anxiety Webinar Series: The Many Separation Anxiety Myths – PPG (fee applies)
Webinar – 6/19/23 – Separation Anxiety Webinar Series: The Many Separation Anxiety Myths – PPG (fee applies)
PPG Presents (fee applies): Have you ever wanted to better understand the myths about separation anxiety? This webinar will dissect many myths about causation and treatment for a clearer understanding of this disorder. Many of the myths reviewed will be genuinely eye-opening, allowing for a more efficient and effective means of resolution.
Webinar – 6/20/23 – 2020–2022 data trends: A national perspective – Best Friends
Webinar – 6/20/23 – 2020–2022 data trends: A national perspective – Best Friends
Best Friends Presents: Like many industries, animal sheltering was significantly impacted by COVID, and the last three years of data reflect that. Join us from 3 to 4 p.m. EST Tuesday, June 20, for a panel discussion on national animal sheltering data from 2020 through 2022.Panelists will include Steve Zeidman, Brent Toellner, Dr. Julie Levy, and Kristen Hassen.
Webinar – 6/21/23 – The Power of Inquiry – The AAWA
Webinar – 6/21/23 – The Power of Inquiry – The AAWA
The AAWA Presents: To solve the complex challenges that face your organization, an essential leadership tool is knowing how to ask questions that will lead to practical results. This webinar will explore how to bring an inquiring approach to decision-making as a leader.
Webinar – 6/21/23 – Trauma-Informed Care in Vet Med – Not One More Vet
Webinar – 6/21/23 – Trauma-Informed Care in Vet Med – Not One More Vet
Not One More Vet Presents: According to Dr. Gabor Mate, “Trauma is not what happens to you, it’s what happens inside you as a result of what happened to you”. Considering this explanation and the pervasive nature of trauma in veterinary medicine, this session will explore how we as veterinary professionals, teams and practices can adopt trauma-informed principles to create more psychologically healthy and safe workplaces.
Webinar – 6/22/23 – Surrender Prevention Series: Reactivity to Unfamiliar People – GoodPup
Webinar – 6/22/23 – Surrender Prevention Series: Reactivity to Unfamiliar People – GoodPup
GoodPup Presents: During our spring webinar series, we will break down how to provide preventive management and simple solutions for addressing a variety of common behavioral challenges experienced with the welcoming of new family members. This month's topic is: Reactivity to Unfamiliar People.
Webinar – 6/22/23 – Increase Adoptions with Pet Seeking Insights – Petfinder and Shelters United
Webinar – 6/22/23 – Increase Adoptions with Pet Seeking Insights – Petfinder and Shelters United
Petfinder and Shelters United Presents: Unleash the power of adopter search insights to improve your pet listings! Learn how to harness adopter search trends to attract more potential adopters and get pets adopted faster.
Webinar – 6/22/23 – Stand Up for the Animals with a Case You Can Stand Behind – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
Webinar – 6/22/23 – Stand Up for the Animals with a Case You Can Stand Behind – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: When veterinarians, law enforcement, animal control officers, and animal care entities put significant resources into an investigation, it can be disheartening and frustrating when a prosecutor declines to charge on that case. Instead of looking for fault at the prosecutorial level, this presentation will hold up a mirror to the entities working these cases and reflect on primary areas that can be most improved in order to present a case more viable for prosecution.
Webinar – 6/22/23 – Inclusivity in Action: Strategies for DEI in Animal Welfare – HASS
Webinar – 6/22/23 – Inclusivity in Action: Strategies for DEI in Animal Welfare – HASS
HASS Presents: The week of Juneteenth, DEI—diversity, equity, and inclusion—is front of mind. But, how can we take action beyond this week and move toward a more diverse and equitable culture in animal welfare? Join us for a panel discussion.
Webinar – 6/22/23 – Charting Your Way with Andrea Harrison – FDSA (fee applies)
Webinar – 6/22/23 – Charting Your Way with Andrea Harrison – FDSA (fee applies)
FDSA (fee applies): Grief, along with guilt, shame and blame, get in the way of good training. Why? What can we do about these feelings? Learn specific actionable techniques to cope better with navigating your own emotions and other people's comments, judgements and reactions to deal with grief, shame, blame and guilt.
Webinar – 6/22/23 – When to Click: Creating the Perfect Shot with Amy Johnson – FDSA (fee applies)
Webinar – 6/22/23 – When to Click: Creating the Perfect Shot with Amy Johnson – FDSA (fee applies)
FDSA Presents (fee applies): Ultimately, "When to Click: Creating that Perfect Shot" is designed to provide every photographer with the knowledge and tools they need to elevate their craft to the next level. Whether you're an aspiring professional or simply passionate about photography as a hobby, this webinar promises to be an informative and inspiring experience.
Webinar – 6/23/23 – Think Anesthesia: Myths, Mysteries, & Misconceptions, Part 2 – Think Anesthesia
Webinar – 6/23/23 – Think Anesthesia: Myths, Mysteries, & Misconceptions, Part 2 – Think Anesthesia
Think Anesthesia Presents: Current dogma undoubtedly has influence over decisions veterinary professionals make surrounding the peri-anesthetic period. Often these incontrovertibly true beliefs originate from a misconception, ounce of truth, diluted or embellished by word of mouth and/or articles of opinion or limited weighted experiences eventually being commonly understood or accepted. This presentation is complementary to the previous presentation and investigates using an evidence-based approach to assess some of the common myths or misconceptions surround the peri-anesthetic period.
Webinar – 6/24/23 – The Drop Trapper: A Trapper’s Best Friend – The Community Cats Podcast
Webinar – 6/24/23 – The Drop Trapper: A Trapper’s Best Friend – The Community Cats Podcast
Community Cats Podcast Presents: Trying to catch the last cat in your colony who isn't fixed? Got a wily feral who just won’t go into a box trap, no matter how much you spend on roasted chicken? How about catching a litter of kittens all at once—with their mom? All these tough trapping situations and more can be solved if you know how to use a drop trap! Join Neighborhood Cats, co-designers of the first commercially available drop trap, as they discuss how to use this invaluable tool. Plus tips and tricks for advanced drop trappers, too.