BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Shelter Learniverse - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Shelter Learniverse
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20230312T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20231105T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20240310T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20241103T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114455
CREATED:20240325T200708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T200708Z
UID:10005211-1712563200-1712574000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/8/24 - Playgroups: The Why\, the What\, and the How - Dogs Playing for Life
DESCRIPTION:Learn about all the ways in which DPFL Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the country! This webinar (formerly offered in three parts) will cover the Why\, the What\, and the How of playgroups. \nAttendees will be introduced to dynamic video examples and impactful data and experiences from some of the over 350 shelters who have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play! \nThis is a 3.5-hour presentation with Q&A at intervals throughout. This webinar will not be recorded. \nThis course has been pre-approved for 3 continuing education unit (CEU) credits for Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and by the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jEdkGmh4REqHRf42RarYaQ#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-8-24-playgroups-the-why-the-what-and-the-how-dogs-playing-for-life/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/DogsPlayingForLife-e1617054449328.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114455
CREATED:20240109T235107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T163849Z
UID:10003120-1712574000-1712577600@www.sheltermedportal.com
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-2-2-2-2/2024-04-08/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MaddiesWeeklyCommunityConversations.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114455
CREATED:20240408T174648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T174648Z
UID:10005238-1712577600-1712581200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/11/24 - Why trust matters: How grantmakers and nonprofits can build lasting partnerships - Bonterra
DESCRIPTION:Trust is at the center of all relationships. Is it at the center of your charitable partnerships? \nReporting impact has been central to building transparency between funders\, grantees\, employees\, and consumers. Funders use impact reports to share their progress toward funding commitments with key stakeholders\, including employees and consumers. \nThey also depend on nonprofits to report how their funds are being used to build accountability and trust. But this reliance can create a power imbalance\, suggesting a lack of trust in a nonprofit’s ability to maximize grants and requiring resources not all nonprofits have to build comprehensive impact reports. \nDuring this session\, we will explore how to strengthen transparency and build trustworthy partnerships without creating an undue burden on nonprofits and grants administrators alike. We’ll share examples of creative\, scalable partnerships and tips for garnering internal and community support. \nKey takeaways: \n\nBuilding trust\nTips for stronger funder and nonprofit partnership\nBuilding nonprofit innovation\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://go.bonterratech.com/webinar-how-grantmakers-and-nonprofits-build-partnerships.html
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-11-24-why-trust-matters-how-grantmakers-and-nonprofits-can-build-lasting-partnerships-bonterra/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BonterraWhyTrustMatterswebinar.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114455
CREATED:20240325T194640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T194640Z
UID:10005206-1712660400-1712664000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/9/24 - Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: The Updated ASV Guidelines: Practical Guidance for Animal Welfare Organizations - ASPCAPro
DESCRIPTION:The Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ (ASV) Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters has been a guide for animal shelters since 2010. Join us as we discuss the second edition and learn bite-sized strategies for improving welfare in your own organization. The latest updates to the guidelines include staff well-being\, disaster response\, and forensics. \n\n\nTakeaways \n\n\nUnderstand the shift from the Five Freedoms to the Five Domains framework\nLearn how organizations are implementing bite-sized strategies for bringing the guidelines to life for their community\nHow to create a plan for improving the welfare in your organization\n\n\n\n\nSuited For \n\nAnimal Welfare leaders\, staff\, and volunteers working in\, or with\, animal shelters\, rescues\, or clinics within the Northern Tier (Alaska\, Idaho\, Minnesota\, Montana\, North Dakota\, Washington\, and Wisconsin)\, but all are welcome. \n\n\n\nCredits \n\nThe ASPCA is an approved provider of content\, which enhances professional competence and aligns with the 5 domains of the CAWA Exam specification. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/northern-tier-shelter-initiative-zoomies-updated-asv-guidelines-practical-guidance
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-9-24-northern-tier-shelter-initiative-zoomies-the-updated-asv-guidelines-practical-guidance-for-animal-welfare-organizations-aspcapro/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ASPCAWebinar2024-4-9.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114455
CREATED:20240322T195906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T195906Z
UID:10005128-1712739600-1712745000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 4/10/24 - Neonatal Kitten Rescue 101: A Practical Guide for Animal Control Officers - The National Kitten Coalition
DESCRIPTION:This conference has been approved for One (1) Continuing Educational Unit by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). \nAre you familiar with the challenges of aging\, assessing\, and caring for neonatal kittens in the field? Finding appropriate placement for them can be a daunting task\, and time is often of the essence. To address these issues\, we’ve created a practical guide for rescues and animal control officers who want to make a difference for neonatal kittens in need. Join us for this informative webinar to help prepare yourself and your colleagues for kitten season\, and if you know any animal control officers who could benefit from this webinar\, please let them know. \nNeonatal Kitten Rescue 101: A Practical Guide for Animal Control Officers is brought to you by the National Animal Care & Control Association\, Rhode Island Kitten Kits\, and The National Kitten Coalition \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2317109686219/WN_F5M2hfglRpaOeInVP1I-Pw
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-4-10-24-neonatal-kitten-rescue-101-a-practical-guide-for-animal-control-officers-the-national-kitten-coalition/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/RIKK-NACA-NKC-2024-1200-x-800-px-6.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The National Kitten Coalition":MAILTO:webevents@kittencoalition.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114455
CREATED:20240104T211758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T211758Z
UID:10004893-1712750400-1712754000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar -  4/10/24 - Study Results:  How Do Access to Veterinary Care Challenges Impact Animal Welfare Orgs? - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:The nationwide shortage of veterinarians disproportionately affects the work of animal welfare and animal care & control agencies. \nRecognizing that we need to understand how the access to care crisis impacts our profession\, The Association and The Program for Pet Health Equity at the University of Tennessee recently fielded a national survey to gain insights. Hundreds of organizations participated in the study which was comprised of questions related to personnel\, budgets\, and medical programs. \nWe need to understand the breadth and depth of these challenges so we can work toward solutions.  During this webinar\, the study’s principal investigator and The Association’s CEO will share our findings. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/4-10-24
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-10-24-study-results-how-do-access-to-veterinary-care-challenges-impact-animal-welfare-orgs-the-aawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/na2cstudy.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114455
CREATED:20240325T190152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T190152Z
UID:10005205-1712829600-1712833200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/11/24 - Communicate on Your Own Terms: A Training for Animal Shelter and Rescue Leaders - CalAnimals
DESCRIPTION:Today\, more than ever\, animal shelters find themselves struggling to communicate effectively with advocates\, volunteers\, public officials\, and even their own colleagues. To complicate matters further\, animal shelter and rescue leaders often find themselves on the defensive\, communicating from a reactive position. Some common communications mistakes include: engaging on someone else’s terms; closing off communication; oversimplifying complex subjects; getting defensive; and withholding information. \nIn this session\, we’ll teach you how simple shifts in how we think\, act\, and speak can help you achieve results\, win community support\, and build trust. You’ll learn eight simple rules to win on the communication front every time and you’ll learn how to avoid communications traps that can make situations worse. You’ll also learn how to talk to stakeholders about complex situations and how to communicate in crisis situations. Finally\, attendees will practice\, using common examples. \nThe goal of this class is for every attendee to feel well-prepared to communicate about any subject to everyone from critics to community supporters. If you’ve been struggling to achieve healthy\, productive communication with anyone inside or outside of your organization\, you’ll get the help you need! \nSpeaker: Kristen Hassen\, Outcomes Consulting \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z_sQAnOrRde1_0Laab9aHQ
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-11-24-communicate-on-your-own-terms-a-training-for-animal-shelter-and-rescue-leaders-calanimals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CalAnimalsCommunicateOnYourOwnTerms.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114455
CREATED:20240325T183619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T183619Z
UID:10005195-1712836800-1712840400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/11/24 - Maddie's Insights: Beyond Animal Shelter Walls: Using Community Data to Understand Intake Diversion - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:How do we reduce relinquishment to animal shelters? In the U.S. and Canada\, approximately 25-30% of animals that enter shelters are surrendered by owners. However\, despite many shelters and rescues providing various pet support services for the past few decades\, there has been little demonstratable reduction in owner surrendered animals. Currently\, many animal shelters use data collected at intake\, such as surrender reasons\, to create programs that aim to support pet owners to keep their pets. This presentation will outline research into animal shelters\, pet owning communities\, self-rehoming platforms\, and pet owners to demonstrate the complex system of pet surrender. By the end of this presentation\, participants will learn how community data can complement animal shelter data to help divert animals from shelters. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this presentation\, you will be able to…. \n\ndiscuss strategies to improve standardization of intake data collection within your shelter\nIdentify ways to connect animal shelter data to community-level demographic data to understand risks of surrender\nInterpret data from pet support services\, self-rehoming platforms\, and pet owners to understand how to promote intake diversion\n\nCan’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts \nConnect with the guest speaker & ask questions here on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastIntakeDiversion \nThis webinar has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association and has been submitted for approval for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval. \nPresenter:  Lexis Ly\, PhD Student\, UBC Animal Welfare Program \nLexis Ly is a PhD student in Applied Animal Biology at the University of British Columbia’s Animal Welfare Program. Her work uses animal shelter and community data to understand how to maintain human-animal bonds\, help animal shelter services provide equitable services\, and reduce intake to shelters. She is also interested in veterinary disaster response\, climate change and pet ownership\, and bias in animal shelter adoption. \nWEBSITE LINK:  http://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-11-24-maddies-insights-beyond-animal-shelter-walls-using-community-data-to-understand-intake-diversion-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/HappyDogAndGuardian.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114455
CREATED:20240408T155154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T160959Z
UID:10005231-1712836800-1712840400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/11/24 - Building Trust\, Preventing Bites: Proactive Dog Bite Prevention and Handling Strategies - Fear Free
DESCRIPTION:As you know\, a scared or anxious dog can react abnormally out of the desire to protect themselves. But\, how does this translate into an effective and safe dog bite prevention strategy? The key to an effective dog bite prevention strategy is being proactive rather than reactive when a pet is showing signs of fear\, anxiety\, and stress. \nJoin us during Dog Bite Prevention Week\, on April 11\, at 3 p.m. ET with Steve Dale\, CABC\, FFCP\, to explore how being proactive can significantly enhance workplace safety and foster a harmonious environment for both humans and pets. Discover practical techniques and approaches to mitigate potential aggression and create a happier\, safer environment for everyone involved. \nIn this webinar\, you will: \n\nLearn proactive measures to create a safer environment for dogs and humans\nExplore techniques for effectively managing and de-escalating tense situations involving fearful or anxious dogs\nGain insights into communication strategies that promote trust and confidence between dogs and humans\, contributing to a stronger human-animal bond\nAcquire actionable tips for implementing dog bite prevention protocols in workplace settings\n\nIf you are unable to attend in person\, we encourage you to register. All registrants will receive the recording of this webinar to your inbox within 1-2 weeks of the event date. If you are interested in continuing your education through previous webinars\, you can access the recordings for all Fear Free webinars through our site\, here. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://fearfreellc.webinargeek.com/building-trust-preventing-bites-proactive-dog-bite-prevention-and-handling-strategies
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-11-24-fear-free/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FearFreePreventingBites-2024-4-11.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114455
CREATED:20240401T193629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T193629Z
UID:10005227-1712858400-1712862000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/11/24 - Elevator Behavior: Skills for Existing in Polite Society! - FDSA (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Is your dog magnetized to people and other dogs when out in public? Does he find it difficult to impossible to simply ignore others in the environment? Do you feel like your dog is constantly looking for interaction with others while you struggle to keep his focus on you? We all want our dogs to be comfortable around other dogs and people and we often work very hard to socialize them. But do we take it too far and create an even bigger problem? Deb will discuss her concept of teaching dogs good “elevator behavior” and the importance of a dog who can simply mind his own business in public places. \nNote: This Webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-11-24-elevator-behavior-skills-for-existing-in-polite-society-fdsa-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dogs-on-leash-community.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114455
CREATED:20240129T220355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T220355Z
UID:10005044-1712982600-1713020400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Hybrid Conference - 4/13/24 and 4/14/24 - Feline Health Symposium: Being PURRfectly Clear on Feline Pain - EveryCat Health Foundation (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:EveryCat Health Foundation and the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine are excited to partner together for the symposium\, Being PURRfectly Clear on Feline Pain on April 13-14\, 2024. We hope you join us to learn and support our missions for our feline friends. \nThis symposium will have two tracks\, one for veterinary professionals looking for continuing education credits and one for non-veterinary professionals. Both tracks will focus on feline pain with topics such as pain with cancer\, dentistry\, urinary tract\, and GI . The symposium will take place at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. Both tracks will be recorded and made available to all attendees at the conclusion of the symposium. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://felinepainsymposium.squarespace.com/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/hybrid-conference-4-13-24-and-4-14-24-feline-health-symposium-being-purrfectly-clear-on-feline-pain-everycat-health-foundation-fee-applies/2024-04-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/FelineHealthSymposium2024.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR