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SUMMARY:Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWho Should Join?\nExecutive directors\, animal well-being leaders\, shelter workers\, pet support professionals\, volunteers\, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond. \nWin Ca$h for Attending!\nEach month\, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10\,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls. \nRegister Today\nJoin us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with. \nAll calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations \nPlease note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-meeting-mondays-weekly-community-conversations-thankstomaddie-maddies-fund-2-2-2/2023-08-07/
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Application period closes 8/10/23 - Winter Cohort 2023 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Starting in August 2023\, the Shelter Playgroup Alliance no-cost CORE program will be restricted to 75 seats per cohort for individuals who are employed by\, or volunteer at\, a shelter or rescue and meet the following criteria:\n\nProvide direct care to animals.\nDedicate two hours per week to complete the program in the allotted time frame; staff may need permission and support from supervisors to meet this criterion.\nHave access to more than one species.\nRegular access to dogs in a shelter or rescue (not only one’s own dog).\nHave access to high-speed internet.\nHave access to a video camera or a phone with video capabilities.\nAble to listen\, read\, and write in English at a 6th grade level.\nAcknowledge the level of difficulty of the program and have a plan for completion within the allotted 16-week time frame.\nDemonstrate a learning mindset and are able and willing to receive constructive and kind feedback.\nAble to incorporate feedback from the SPA grading team\, adjust based on that feedback\, and re-submit assignments.\nCommitment to the use of positive reinforcement and LIMA-based practices in the shelter environment.\n\nApplicants for the no-cost CORE program must respond to a survey detailing how they meet the above program criteria. Applications will not be accepted in any other form. \nShelter and rescue organizations will be limited to 10 people per cohort. Priority will be given to individuals from the same organization who will be taking the program together\, as that practice can increase completion. If multiple people from the same organization apply\, each much submit their own application. Group enrollment is no longer available for this program. \nAt this time\, we will no longer offer free nor paid seats for individuals not providing direct care at  a shelter or rescue\, including private trainers (even if they provide training classes at a shelter or rescue facility) or day care staff. \nIndividuals who do not complete the program in the time allotted will be considered for 15 spaces in a second cohort. Those individuals who wish to be considered to roll-over to a second cohort must submit a short essay with a realistic plan for completion. \nCPDT: 36 CEUs | IAABC: 36 CEUs \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshops
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-application-period-closes-8-10-23-winter-cohort-2023-shelter-playgroup-alliance/
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CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Conference - 8/10/23 to 8/12/23 - 2023 Best Friends National Conference - Best Friends
DESCRIPTION:At the Best Friends National Conference presented by Petco Love\, you’ll learn how to make an impact in your community from presenters from different backgrounds and organization types\, including leaders in animal welfare\, marketing\, DE&I\, government relations\, and more — and all while having fun! \nPlus\, you’ll make meaningful connections with fellow animal welfare volunteers and staff members from across the country. \nHere’s a brief highlight of what we have lined up so far this year: \n\nHow to Best Serve the Underserved: In this session\, we’ll discuss how high-volume shelters can better cater to their communities’ needs\, and by extension the animals’ needs. You’ll learn the best practices for implementing community-oriented programs at a high-volume organization.\nTaking Back Your Lifesaving Power – How to Deal With Backlash From the Media and Community: During this interactive session\, shelters\, rescue groups\, and other organizations in attendance will discover the power of language\, learn how to deal with backlash\, and find out how to communicate effectively and be transparent.\nTurning “I Can’t” Into “Why Not?” – A Shelter’s Journey Toward Lifesaving: From high euthanasia rates to high save rates\, this session speaks to rural\, Southern shelters that are historically underfunded and understaffed and shows that\, with a drive to save lives\, anything is possible.\n\nIn addition to all the engaging sessions\, when you register you’ll enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and hot lunch each day of the conference\, access to our app\, a closing celebration party\, access to the Hub to shop and mingle with exhibitors\, and so much more. \nIf you register by June 9\, the registration fee is only $295. There’s no need to enter a special code. The $100 discount will be taken off automatically when you register. Beginning June 10\, the price increases to $395. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://bestfriends.org/events/best-friends-national-conference
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/conference-8-10-23-to-8-12-23-2023-best-friends-national-conference-best-friends/2023-08-10/
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SUMMARY:Conference - 8/10/23 to 8/12/23 - 2023 Best Friends National Conference - Best Friends
DESCRIPTION:At the Best Friends National Conference presented by Petco Love\, you’ll learn how to make an impact in your community from presenters from different backgrounds and organization types\, including leaders in animal welfare\, marketing\, DE&I\, government relations\, and more — and all while having fun! \nPlus\, you’ll make meaningful connections with fellow animal welfare volunteers and staff members from across the country. \nHere’s a brief highlight of what we have lined up so far this year: \n\nHow to Best Serve the Underserved: In this session\, we’ll discuss how high-volume shelters can better cater to their communities’ needs\, and by extension the animals’ needs. You’ll learn the best practices for implementing community-oriented programs at a high-volume organization.\nTaking Back Your Lifesaving Power – How to Deal With Backlash From the Media and Community: During this interactive session\, shelters\, rescue groups\, and other organizations in attendance will discover the power of language\, learn how to deal with backlash\, and find out how to communicate effectively and be transparent.\nTurning “I Can’t” Into “Why Not?” – A Shelter’s Journey Toward Lifesaving: From high euthanasia rates to high save rates\, this session speaks to rural\, Southern shelters that are historically underfunded and understaffed and shows that\, with a drive to save lives\, anything is possible.\n\nIn addition to all the engaging sessions\, when you register you’ll enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and hot lunch each day of the conference\, access to our app\, a closing celebration party\, access to the Hub to shop and mingle with exhibitors\, and so much more. \nIf you register by June 9\, the registration fee is only $295. There’s no need to enter a special code. The $100 discount will be taken off automatically when you register. Beginning June 10\, the price increases to $395. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://bestfriends.org/events/best-friends-national-conference
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/conference-8-10-23-to-8-12-23-2023-best-friends-national-conference-best-friends/2023-08-11/
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SUMMARY:Conference - 8/10/23 to 8/12/23 - 2023 Best Friends National Conference - Best Friends
DESCRIPTION:At the Best Friends National Conference presented by Petco Love\, you’ll learn how to make an impact in your community from presenters from different backgrounds and organization types\, including leaders in animal welfare\, marketing\, DE&I\, government relations\, and more — and all while having fun! \nPlus\, you’ll make meaningful connections with fellow animal welfare volunteers and staff members from across the country. \nHere’s a brief highlight of what we have lined up so far this year: \n\nHow to Best Serve the Underserved: In this session\, we’ll discuss how high-volume shelters can better cater to their communities’ needs\, and by extension the animals’ needs. You’ll learn the best practices for implementing community-oriented programs at a high-volume organization.\nTaking Back Your Lifesaving Power – How to Deal With Backlash From the Media and Community: During this interactive session\, shelters\, rescue groups\, and other organizations in attendance will discover the power of language\, learn how to deal with backlash\, and find out how to communicate effectively and be transparent.\nTurning “I Can’t” Into “Why Not?” – A Shelter’s Journey Toward Lifesaving: From high euthanasia rates to high save rates\, this session speaks to rural\, Southern shelters that are historically underfunded and understaffed and shows that\, with a drive to save lives\, anything is possible.\n\nIn addition to all the engaging sessions\, when you register you’ll enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and hot lunch each day of the conference\, access to our app\, a closing celebration party\, access to the Hub to shop and mingle with exhibitors\, and so much more. \nIf you register by June 9\, the registration fee is only $295. There’s no need to enter a special code. The $100 discount will be taken off automatically when you register. Beginning June 10\, the price increases to $395. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://bestfriends.org/events/best-friends-national-conference
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/conference-8-10-23-to-8-12-23-2023-best-friends-national-conference-best-friends/2023-08-12/
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