Shelter Learniverse and Industry-Wide Calendar

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: Everyone wants to be the boss! Or so they think… In this presentation, Pasco County Assistant Director Spencer Conover will take you through the challenges of today’s leaders, discuss cultural differences in today’s workforce, and discuss solutions for today’s progressive leaders.

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Join 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:
https://maddies.fund/CommunityConvoRegistration2024

CalAnimals Presents: Think animal control agencies can’t fundraise? Think again! Join this eye-opening workshop to discover how government entities can successfully raise funds to support their vital work. From innovative strategies to practical tips, you’ll walk away with the tools and inspiration to boost your department’s impact. Don’t miss out—let’s redefine what’s possible!

California for All Animals Presents: Join Dr. Christina Avila (City of Perris), April Stevenson (City of Rancho Cordova), and Samantha McKain (City of Rancho Cordova) for a discussion focused on progressive and culturally responsive field services and animal control practices.

Maddie’s Fund Presents: From environmental changes to grief and loss, Chancel Siebuhr’s presentation explores how emotional readiness, health, and home setup play crucial roles in a successful transition. Topics include behavior management, crate/confinement training, enrichment, multi-dog dynamics, and what to expect emotionally during the early days of fostering or adopting.

ASPCA Presents: Behavior-focused pathway planning and outcome decision-making are challenges faced by every animal shelter. Without tools to guide those processes, it can be overwhelming to address challenges on a case-by-case basis for every dog and cat admitted to your shelter. Dr. Miranda K. Workman, from the ASPCA’s Behavioral Sciences team, will introduce a group of behavior pathway resources developed to guide pathway planning and outcome decisions with your shelter’s behavioral capacity for care in mind.

The National Kitten Coalition and Community Cats Podcast Present (fee applies): Kittens require specialized care, which is why Community Cats Podcast and The National Kitten Coalition have partnered to present a conference dedicated exclusively to caring for the tiniest felines. Over this two-day event, animal shelter professionals, caregivers, fosters, and kitten enthusiasts will come together to deepen their knowledge and sharpen skills for raising healthy kittens and running successful kitten programs.