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SUMMARY:Online Course - Application deadline 2/3/25 - Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Spring 2025 Session - UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take your career in animal sheltering to the next level? The Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program empowers frontline animal shelter workers to provide exceptional care\, grounded in best practices\, with a focus on improving outcomes for animals and communities. \nThrough engaging online courses\, you’ll gain expertise in: \n\nBest practices to reduce animal stress.\nFoundational animal care and medical care to enhance your skills.\nBehavior\, training\, and enrichment for healthier\, happier animals.\nPopulation management to optimize shelter resources.\nDaily care best practices that streamline your workflow and maximize impact.\n\nWhether you’re new to shelter work or a seasoned professional\, this program equips you with the tools\, knowledge\, and recognition to make a greater difference. \nWhy Become Certified? \n\nAdvance your career with professional credentials.\nLearn practical\, actionable skills to improve daily operations.\nGain confidence in providing high-quality care for every animal.\n\nApplications are being accepted for the Spring 2025 session starting 3/3/25! Start learning today and become part of the growing movement to transform animal sheltering.  \nAPPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/3/25. \nCertification is currently free\, #ThanksToMaddie! \nThis program is most relevant for individuals working in public shelters or private shelters with municipal contracts. Enrollment is limited; applicants from these shelter types will be prioritized for this session. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://tinyurl.com/SCS-General
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-application-deadline-2-3-25-shelter-care-specialist-certification-program-spring-2025-session-uc-davis-ksmp-shelter-learniverse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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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. If you registered prior to May 2024 or are new to these meetings\, please use this link to register:\nhttps://maddies.fund/CommunityConvoRegistration2024  \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://maddies.fund/CommunityConvo2024Registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-meeting-mondays-weekly-community-conversations-thankstomaddie-maddies-fund-2-2-2-2-3-6-2-2/2025-02-03/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 2/4/25 - All Call: Why Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Still Matters - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:In animal welfare\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) are not just ideals—they are essential components of impactful and sustainable change. However\, enacting change is not always easy. This presentation will explore three strategies to address diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in the animal welfare profession.  \nAttendees will gain practical insights into the challenges of creating psychologically safe work environments and strategies to foster equity and inclusion. Join us to discover how prioritizing DEI can strengthen our collective mission to improve the lives of animals and the communities that care for them. \nAbout the presenter \nJasmin Robinson is the Director of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Initiatives with The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and MSM Global Consulting. \nJasmin is a consultant\, educator\, and people strategist with more than 14 years of professional experience. She has contributed her thought leadership across industries\, including education\, nonprofit organizations\, government\, and corporations. Jasmin is committed to empowering professionals who are aware of the inequities in society and strive to be better leaders in their communities and organizations. \nJasmin is completing a Ph.D. in Educational Administration. Her research interests include Black women’s experiences in historically white spaces\, anti-Blackness\, and cultural competence. In her spare time\, Jasmin enjoys cooking\, walking\, thrifting\, and reading. \nAbout the All Call \nThe All Call is a twice-monthly\, California community call for animal well-being professionals that occurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community\, programs that keep pets with their people\, industry trends\, research studies\, as well as the hard stuff\, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations\, storytelling\, open discussion\, and Q&A time. \nThe All Call is hosted by the California for All Animals team\, Nadia Oseguera-Ramón\, Ivy Ruiz\, and Allison Cardona. You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-1st-and-3rd-tuesdays-all-call-california-for-all-animals-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 2/6/25 - Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection: Protecting Pups - A Shelter Vet’s Guide to Common Infectious Disease - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:​​This presentation equips foster caregivers and adopters with essential knowledge about common infectious diseases in dogs\, with a focus on practical tips for prevention and management. Covering topics like parasites\, distemper\, parvo\, leptospirosis\, canine infectious respiratory disease complex\, rabies\, heartworm\, and tick-borne diseases\, attendees will learn what each disease is\, how it spreads\, and whether it poses a risk to humans. We’ll discuss key signs to watch for\, the severity and prognosis of each disease\, and steps to prevent infection in pets and their human families. \nGuest Speaker:  Dr. Rachael Wooten\, Medical Director\, One Tail at a Time\n\n \nDr. Rachael Wooten\, a passionate shelter medicine veterinarian with seven years of experience\, proudly represents her Black and Puerto Rican heritage. She earned her DVM from Tuskegee University (2017) and after graduation she completed a shelter medicine specialty internship at the University of Illinois CVM. Currently serves as the Medical Director at One Tail at a Time Animal Rescue in Chicago\, and has recently completed a Shelter Medicine Fellowship through UW-Madison and UC-Davis. \nDr. Wooten actively advocates for Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion within the veterinary community. Her commitment to fostering an inclusive environment is underscored by her completion of the CARE REDI certificate and serving on multiple DEI boards\, further enriching her ability to make a meaningful impact in the field of animal welfare. \nAbout Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection:\nJoin us on the first Thursday of every month to discuss successful foster innovations and programs\, collaborate with others in the field\, answer questions and talk through complex foster-related issues. \nWho should join: Foster managers\, coordinators\, volunteers and any staff who are interested in learning about what’s working in foster programs. \nYou only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration \nCan’t attend live?  Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting. \nAll recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://maddies.fund/monthlyfosterconnectionMPF \nMaddie’s Fund does not share registration information. \nThe opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-first-thursdays-maddies-monthly-foster-connection-maddies-fund-8-2/
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 2/6/25 - From Data to Dollars: Making Your Municipal Shelter’s Case for Funding - Best Friends
DESCRIPTION:In the high-stakes world of government animal shelters\, every decision counts—especially when it comes to funding. Shelter leaders know a budget cut can be the difference between life and death for the animals in their care. In this webinar\, we’ll help you navigate these challenges with the tools and knowledge to make a data-driven case for your funding. Using data from shelter management software\, Census reports\, Shelter Pet Data Alliance\, and more\, you can present a compelling\, fact-based argument for keeping or even increasing the budget you need to continue your lifesaving work. \nOur expert panel includes three experienced leaders who have navigated the challenges of government shelter management: Whitney Bollinger\, Director of Strategy and Network Operations\, Best Friends Animal Society; Kelsey Knight\, Manager\, Washington Parish Animal Shelter; and Scott Trebatoski\, Director\, Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center. \nGain practical insights on how to leverage data to secure your budget. Register now and join live on Thursday\, February 6\, at 5pm ET. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/6017344450526/WN_KfRPE0y5SYiijul_aFpweg#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-2-6-25-from-data-to-dollars-making-your-municipal-shelters-case-for-funding-best-friends/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 2/6/25 - Puppy Socialization or Infectious Disease Prevention: Can’t We Have Both? - Fear Free
DESCRIPTION:Puppies are like sponges\, learning how to navigate the world. Unfortunately\, as they transition from maternal to vaccine-acquired immunity\, they can also “soak up” life-threatening infectious diseases. Knowing that socialization during the first 12 weeks is key to reducing future behavior concerns\, veterinary and shelter professionals must understand how to balance vaccination and socialization to promote physical and behavioral health. \nJoin Dr. Meghan Herron\, DVM\, DACVB\, FFCP-V\, and Dr. Jason Stull\, VMD\, MPVM\, PhD\, DACVPM\, on Thursday\, February 6\, at 8 p.m. ET\, for a review of key concepts and practical step-by-step recommendations for safe and effective puppy socialization. \nDuring this webinar\, we will learn: \n\nThe key elements of promoting puppy socialization\nThe greatest infectious disease risks for young and adolescent dogs\nIndividual and group-level methods to effectively reduce disease risk\nPractical steps to balance socialization and infectious disease risk in young and adolescent dogs\n\nThis webinar will be recorded and is RACE-approved for 1 CE Hour. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://fearfreellc.webinargeek.com/puppy-socialization-or-infectious-disease-prevention-can-t-we-have-both
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-2-6-25-puppy-socialization-or-infectious-disease-prevention-cant-we-have-both-fear-free/
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