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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/22/25 - Opening your own procedure clinic to reduce economic euthanasia and provide affordable options - United Spay Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of Opening a Clinic in Your Community? Don’t Miss This Free Webinar – LIVE SESSION ONLY!\nJoin us on Tuesday\, April 22\, 2025 for a special presentation from Dr. Lisa Warren on how to open a procedure-focused clinic that serves your community’s animal welfare needs. \nDesigned for veterinarians and anyone interested in starting a clinic\, this session will explore Dr. Warren’s collaborative partnership model\, proving that procedure clinics can be both profitable and community-driven. \nCan’t wait? Check out our blog post with a sneak peak into Dr. Warren’s work in Kentucky here. \nWhat: Opening your own procedure clinic to reduce economic euthanasia and provide affordable options \nWhen: Tuesday\, April 22\, 2025 @ 2:00 PM ET \nLive session only – no recording will be available! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from Dr. Warren. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/637890912072853085
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-22-25-opening-your-own-procedure-clinic-to-reduce-economic-euthanasia-and-provide-affordable-options-united-spay-alliance/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar Series - 4/22/25 - Doors Wide Open: How to Multiply Existing Donor Dollars for Veterinary Care in Your Community - Open Door Veterinary Collective
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Engaging with Human and Social Service Providers to Increase Access to Care for Animals and People \nIn this session we’ll share the statistics that describe the crisis in accessing veterinary care from a credit and cash-flow perspective and offer practical solutions to help pet families pay for veterinary care over time\, at your clinic or with clinics in your community. \nWe’ll share research that demonstrates that these expanded payment options offer the ability to multiply donor (or discount) dollars by 14.5\, turning $100\,000 into $1\,450\,000 of veterinary care in your community among clients unlikely to qualify for common payment tools such as CareCredit. This will enable you to best target limited dollars to the cases that most need them and to expand care overall\, keeping clinics working to sustain accessible care. \nGuest Speaker: Heather Cammisa\, Program Manager at pethelpfinder.org and Chief Enterprise Officer at Open Door Veterinary Collective \nRegister here: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1QXhCo6QRRSKBYInJ_Ki0Q#/ \nJoin Open Door Veterinary Collective for lively conversations as we explore innovative and practical solutions that organizations are using to address barriers to accessing pet care and resources in their communities. \nWe’ll cover various topics and share successful strategies through short 30-minute presentations\, panel discussions\, video snippets and Q&A sessions. \nTopics and featured programs include:\n• Pet Inclusive Transportation Options\n• Access to Financially Friendly Pet Services\n• Engaging with Human and Social Service Providers to Increase Access to Care\n• Successful Program Profiles: Neighborhood Pets and their Community-Centered Well-Being for People and Pets\n• How to Multiply Existing Donor Dollars for Veterinary Care in Your Community and more! \nWho should attend? Everyone is welcome! This series is perfect for those interested or involved in access to veterinary care. Each session will be recorded and viewable on-demand within a few days after the event. \nCome make friends and learn to make access to care more achievable for all involved! #ThanksToMaddie \nLearn more: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/opendoorwebcasts
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-series-4-22-25-doors-wide-open-how-to-multiply-existing-donor-dollars-for-veterinary-care-in-your-community-open-door-veterinary-collective/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/22/25 - The Roundtable: Navigating Resistance and Strengthening Community - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:This roundtable discussion explores the realities of helping animal welfare organizations make progress toward their equity and inclusion goals\, despite roadblocks and resistance. Learn from industry leaders as they share: \n\nExperiences creating long-term change at their organizations\nChallenges and successes they faced while addressing inequities in the workplace\nLessons learned\n\nPanelists: \n\nTodd Cramer\, CAWA\, Chief Operating Officer\, Potter League for Animals\nMeredith Jones\, Chief Community Initiatives Officer\, Operation Kindness\nJennifer Toussaint\, Chief of Animal Control\, Arlington County Animal Control / Animal Welfare League of Arlington\nFacilitator: Jasmin Robinson\, Director of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Initiatives\, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement\n\n(Art by Hannah Moren) \nWEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/4-22-2025
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-22-25-the-roundtable-navigating-resistance-and-strengthening-community-the-aawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T103000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/23/25 - A Culture of Return to Home: What is it and Why is it Important? - GoodPup
DESCRIPTION:Explore ways to ensure that your agency proactively promotes lost pet reunification \nLead by: Jackie Rose \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-culture-of-return-to-home-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important-tickets-1207192518319
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-23-25-a-culture-of-return-to-home-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important-goodpup/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/23/25 - Stay Safe During Equine Emergencies - HVMA
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Rebecca Gimenez Husted\, PhD\, Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue\, Inc. \nThis webinar will contain information useful to all veterinary professionals\, even those who do not practice on horses. Since horses are often transported to different locations\, accidents can happen anywhere.  Practitioners will be introduced to easy ways to learn the Incident Command model for safe teamwork for daily use in the clinic\, as well as response to field emergencies. Choosing the correct end points relevant to various dangerous scenarios\, and the difficult decision-making processing for triage\, treatment and euthanasia will be threaded throughout the presentation. \nDuring this webinar attendees will learn: \n\nThe importance of trained handlers.  Where to stand\, where not to stand and the significance of watching other people’s position.\nExamples of soft and hard extensions of the arm and simple large animal rescue specialty tools\nProven techniques for physical and chemical restraint.\nManipulations for laterally recumbent animals\, repositioning and recovery positions for large animals\nProcedures for de-escalation of stress in the animal patient while the veterinarian is responding to the location.\n\nThis webinar is FREE for all attendees.\n1.5 hours of RACE CE credits for HumaneVMA members only. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://humanevma.memberclicks.net/webinar-equine-emergencies
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-23-25-stay-safe-during-equine-emergencies-hvma/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T111500
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/24/25 - Pioneering the Path: Innovations in Field Services Our Communities Need - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore cutting-edge advancements in animal field services. From AI-assisted tracking to community engagement strategies\, this webinar uncovers the tools and approaches needed to build stronger\, more resilient communities. Join us as we pave the way for a brighter future together. \nSpeaker: Dr. Josh Fisher  \nThis webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/pioneering-the-path-innovations-in-field-services-our-communities-need/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-24-25-pioneering-the-path-innovations-in-field-services-our-communities-need-naca-justice-clearinghouse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T120000
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 4/24/25 - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection - Cracking the Cat Code: Recognizing Feline Signals for Better Care - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Understanding feline body language is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of both shelter cats and their caregivers. This session provides staff and volunteers with the practical tools to assess and respond to feline body language using the Fear Free FAS (Fear\, Anxiety\, and Stress) scale. Participants will learn how to identify stress signals\, improve observational skills\, and apply strategies to enhance human-cat interactions. Through interactive exercises and video demonstrations\, attendees will gain the confidence to advocate for the cats in their care\, promoting better welfare and adoption outcomes. \nGuest Speaker: Tabitha Kucera\, RVT\, KPA-CTP\, CCBC\, VTS (Behavior) \nJoin us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior – supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month\, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group\, such as behavior medications\, modifying animal behavior\, assessing and improving animal welfare\, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats. \nWho should join: Animal welfare staff and volunteers who are interested in dog and cat behavior\, and everyone who works to keep pets out of shelters and in homes. \nYou only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration \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 Behavior Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum – https://maddies.fund/monthlybehaviorconnectionMPF \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/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-fourth-thursdays-maddies-monthly-behavior-connection-maddies-fund-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/24/25 - Circle Work: Movement Stations to Increase Confidence and Decrease Reactivity - FDSA (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:One of the most challenging components about working with a reactive dog in the real world is that the environment itself isn’t always predictable. And what if your goal is to help a reactive dog acclimate to a new environment\, and/or acclimate to other dogs being present? How can we change the environment\, to then change their behavior? Course circles are stations with pieces of equipment (think platforms\, cones\, cavalleti poles\, slow feeders\, etc) placed in a large circle\, with strategic behaviors assigned to each station. Course circles are designed to: – Build the dog’s skill set – Facilitate movement and body awareness – Allow for scent gathering with other dogs present – Create predictability using environmental cues – Be fun and engaging for both ends of the leash Learn how to use course circles for dogs who struggle staying relaxed and responsive in the presence of triggers\, or in unfamiliar environments. Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking for a fresh approach to your leash reactivity cases and group classes\, or a handler of a reactive dog looking for ways to help your dog feel more secure in the world\, this webinar is for you. \nPresenter: Jessica Wheatcraft  \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-24-25-circle-work-movement-stations-to-increase-confidence-and-decrease-reactivity-fdsa-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T100000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/25/25 - Fading Kitten Syndrome: Fight the Fade - National Kitten Coalition
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to learn from Dr. Emily Coleman as she explores the life-saving strategies for panleukopenia in kittens. Specifically designed for foster families and kitten caregivers\, this webinar will provide you with crucial knowledge on recognizing early symptoms\, accessing timely care\, and implementing effective vaccination and cleaning protocols to stop the spread of this devastating disease. Equip yourself with the tools and confidence to safeguard the health of the kittens you care for and make a lasting impact on their lives. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3217434560281/WN_1ziS4PI5RHOQoyAvc-53Gw#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-25-25-fading-kitten-syndrome-fight-the-fade-national-kitten-coalition/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
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SUMMARY:Hybrid Conference – 4/26/25 and 4/27/25 – Feline Health Symposium - Health Breakthroughs for EveryCat: Focusing on Future Therapies for Feline Heart Disease and Beyond – EveryCat Health Foundation (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:EveryCat Health Foundation and North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine are excited to partner once again for a feline health symposium! \nJoin us on April 26-27\, 2025 at North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine in Raleigh\, NC for Health Breakthroughs for EveryCat: Focusing on Future Therapies for Feline Heart Disease and Beyond. \nThe focus this year is feline heart disease\, including feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy\, with some very exciting news being announced! \nThis symposium will feature two tracks:\na two-day track for veterinary professionals offering continuing education credits\, and\na one-day track for non-veterinary professionals. \nFeatured speakers include:\nJoshua Stern\, DVM\, PhD\, DACVIM (Cardiology)\,\nJose Novo Matos DVM DipECVIM (Cardiology) MRCVS\,\nRonald H. L. Li\, DVM\, MVetMed\, PhD\, DACVECC\,\nAlex Lynch\, BVSc(Hons) DACVECC MRCVS\,\nMargaret Gruen\, DVM\, MVPH\, PhD\, DACVB\, Fear Free Certified\nand many others! \nBoth in-person and live stream options are available! \nWEBSITE LINK: https://felinesymposium.squarespace.com/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/hybrid-conference-4-26-25-and-4-27-25-feline-health-symposium-health-breakthroughs-for-everycat-focusing-on-future-therapies-for-feline-heart-disease-and-beyond-everyc/2025-04-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Conference
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Application deadline 4/26/25 - Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Summer 2025 Session - UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take your career in animal sheltering to the next level? Offered by the Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse as part of Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge\, 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 summer 2025 session starting 5/26/25! Start learning today and become part of the growing movement to transform animal sheltering.  \nAPPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/26/25. \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. \nLearn more about upcoming sessions and apply at https://tinyurl.com/SCS-General
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-application-deadline-4-26-25-shelter-care-specialist-certification-program-summer-2025-session-uc-davis-ksmp-shelter-learniverse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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