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SUMMARY:Online Certificate Program – Starts 4/14/25 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Marketing and Development – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Society’s relationship to pets continues to evolve. The majority of people consider their pets to be beloved family members and expect their local animal shelter to work diligently to save the lives of the dogs and cats that enter the facility. This program will provide the knowledge you need to assume a management or leadership role at an open-admission animal shelter. You’ll learn how to maximize a shelter’s lifesaving potential through program management\, community engagement\, and shelter operations while at the same time preparing yourself for an exciting career. \nThe five courses are: \n\nLeadership covering strategic planning\, analyzing operations\, decision-making\, managing people and processes to achieve results\, organizational responsibilities\, and working with a board of directors.\nShelter Operations covering adoptions\, animal care and sheltering fundamentals\, animal behavior and enrichment\, and customer service.\nCommunity Program Development covering volunteers\, foster care\, spay/neuter\, pet retention\, events\, and community relations.\nAnimal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine\, basic animal health considerations and care\, euthanasia decisions\, and clinic operations.\nMarketing and Development covering development fundamentals\, fundraising strategies\, marketing fundamentals\, adoption promotion\, social media and websites\, and media relations.\n\nEach of these courses include live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally\, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities. \nYou can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate. \nWho will benefit from the program? \n\nProfessionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.\nNew shelter directors.\nShelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.\nPeople working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.\nBoard members of animal shelters.\n\nCredit for program/courses \nUpon completion of all five courses\, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific. \nEach course earns: \n\nContinuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific\nAssociation of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits\n\nIndividual courses (6 CEUs): $399\nCertificate/all courses (30 CEUs): $1\,495\, special bundle pricing if you register for ALL courses up front ($500 discount!) \nSchedule and Registration \nEach of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is about seven months long\, and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and the registration form can be found on the University of the Pacific website.  \n​WEBSITE LINK:  http://pacific.edu/education/professional-development/certificate-programs/animal-shelter-management
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-certificate-program-starts-4-14-25-animal-shelter-management-certificate-program-marketing-and-development-humane-network-uop-fee-applies/
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SUMMARY:Conference - 4/15/25 to 4/18/25 - Animal Care Expo 2025 - HSUS (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Animal Care Expo is the largest international educational conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers. We are excited to host Expo 2025 in Las Vegas\, Nevada\, April 15-18 at Caesars Forum\, where we expect to welcome over 2\,500 attendees. Experts from all facets of animal welfare around the globe will join together to learn about the latest programs\, share best practices\, gain inspiration\, and build lasting connections. \nAnimal Care Expo 2024 offered: \n\nNearly 100 workshops across 12 tracks.\nAn expansive exhibit hall providing the opportunity to engage with animal welfare organizations\, vendors and sponsors\, learning about the latest products and services in the industry.\nContinuing education opportunities in a variety of disciplines.\nNetworking opportunities where you can share knowledge\, gain advice and draw inspiration from the experiences and outlooks of your global colleagues.\nA dog park with adoptable dogs and cattery with adoptable cats where attendees can take some time from their day to unwind and cuddle with adorable animals.\nPlus\, several delicious plant-based meals throughout the conference.\nHands-on community service activities are planned for the exhibit hall as well as out in the community on May 15 (more to come).\n\nAltogether\, the networking and educational opportunities at Animal Care Expo yield professional and personal dividends for attendees that last throughout the year and beyond. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://humanepro.org/expo
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/conference-4-15-25-to-4-18-25-animal-care-expo-2025-hsus-fee-applies/2025-04-15/
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SUMMARY:Conference - 4/15/25 to 4/18/25 - Animal Care Expo 2025 - HSUS (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Animal Care Expo is the largest international educational conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers. We are excited to host Expo 2025 in Las Vegas\, Nevada\, April 15-18 at Caesars Forum\, where we expect to welcome over 2\,500 attendees. Experts from all facets of animal welfare around the globe will join together to learn about the latest programs\, share best practices\, gain inspiration\, and build lasting connections. \nAnimal Care Expo 2024 offered: \n\nNearly 100 workshops across 12 tracks.\nAn expansive exhibit hall providing the opportunity to engage with animal welfare organizations\, vendors and sponsors\, learning about the latest products and services in the industry.\nContinuing education opportunities in a variety of disciplines.\nNetworking opportunities where you can share knowledge\, gain advice and draw inspiration from the experiences and outlooks of your global colleagues.\nA dog park with adoptable dogs and cattery with adoptable cats where attendees can take some time from their day to unwind and cuddle with adorable animals.\nPlus\, several delicious plant-based meals throughout the conference.\nHands-on community service activities are planned for the exhibit hall as well as out in the community on May 15 (more to come).\n\nAltogether\, the networking and educational opportunities at Animal Care Expo yield professional and personal dividends for attendees that last throughout the year and beyond. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://humanepro.org/expo
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/conference-4-15-25-to-4-18-25-animal-care-expo-2025-hsus-fee-applies/2025-04-16/
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 1st Tuesdays - All Call - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:The All Call is a twice-monthly\, California community call for animal well-being professionals. 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. Find past call resources and recordings\, including the recent Multicultural Engagement Community of Practice series\, at the Cal for All Animals website. \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call
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SUMMARY:Conference - 4/15/25 to 4/18/25 - Animal Care Expo 2025 - HSUS (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Animal Care Expo is the largest international educational conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers. We are excited to host Expo 2025 in Las Vegas\, Nevada\, April 15-18 at Caesars Forum\, where we expect to welcome over 2\,500 attendees. Experts from all facets of animal welfare around the globe will join together to learn about the latest programs\, share best practices\, gain inspiration\, and build lasting connections. \nAnimal Care Expo 2024 offered: \n\nNearly 100 workshops across 12 tracks.\nAn expansive exhibit hall providing the opportunity to engage with animal welfare organizations\, vendors and sponsors\, learning about the latest products and services in the industry.\nContinuing education opportunities in a variety of disciplines.\nNetworking opportunities where you can share knowledge\, gain advice and draw inspiration from the experiences and outlooks of your global colleagues.\nA dog park with adoptable dogs and cattery with adoptable cats where attendees can take some time from their day to unwind and cuddle with adorable animals.\nPlus\, several delicious plant-based meals throughout the conference.\nHands-on community service activities are planned for the exhibit hall as well as out in the community on May 15 (more to come).\n\nAltogether\, the networking and educational opportunities at Animal Care Expo yield professional and personal dividends for attendees that last throughout the year and beyond. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://humanepro.org/expo
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/conference-4-15-25-to-4-18-25-animal-care-expo-2025-hsus-fee-applies/2025-04-17/
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SUMMARY:Conference - 4/15/25 to 4/18/25 - Animal Care Expo 2025 - HSUS (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Animal Care Expo is the largest international educational conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers. We are excited to host Expo 2025 in Las Vegas\, Nevada\, April 15-18 at Caesars Forum\, where we expect to welcome over 2\,500 attendees. Experts from all facets of animal welfare around the globe will join together to learn about the latest programs\, share best practices\, gain inspiration\, and build lasting connections. \nAnimal Care Expo 2024 offered: \n\nNearly 100 workshops across 12 tracks.\nAn expansive exhibit hall providing the opportunity to engage with animal welfare organizations\, vendors and sponsors\, learning about the latest products and services in the industry.\nContinuing education opportunities in a variety of disciplines.\nNetworking opportunities where you can share knowledge\, gain advice and draw inspiration from the experiences and outlooks of your global colleagues.\nA dog park with adoptable dogs and cattery with adoptable cats where attendees can take some time from their day to unwind and cuddle with adorable animals.\nPlus\, several delicious plant-based meals throughout the conference.\nHands-on community service activities are planned for the exhibit hall as well as out in the community on May 15 (more to come).\n\nAltogether\, the networking and educational opportunities at Animal Care Expo yield professional and personal dividends for attendees that last throughout the year and beyond. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://humanepro.org/expo
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/conference-4-15-25-to-4-18-25-animal-care-expo-2025-hsus-fee-applies/2025-04-18/
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