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SUMMARY:Conference - 8/1/25 to 8/3/25 - Taking Action for Animals 2025 - Humane World for Animals (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Taking Action for Animals (TAFA) brings together volunteers\, advocates and animal welfare organizations from across the U.S. for one shared goal: to better the lives of animals and people alike. TAFA will take place in New Orleans from August 1-3\, 2025. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.humaneworld.org/en/events/taking-action-for-animals
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/conference-8-1-25-to-8-3-25-taking-action-for-animals-2025-humane-world-for-animals-fee-applies/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:New Orleans
CATEGORIES:Conference
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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 $5\,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 July 2025 or are new to these meetings\, please use this link to register:\nhttps://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025 \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/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-meeting-mondays-weekly-community-conversations-thankstomaddie-maddies-fund-2-2-2-2-3-6-2-2-3-2-2/2025-08-04/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T130000
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 8/7/25 - Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection: Foundations of Dog Communication - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Reading dog body language and communicating effectively with our own behavior are practiced skills that we need to mindfully develop over time. Foster caregivers\, adopters and staff need to understand what the dog is telling them and also communicate their intentions to the dog. The goal is always for the human and the dog to be in agreement that “I’m into you!” Through this webcast\, you’ll recognize behaviors that suggest the dog is unsure\, and consider how to de-escalate the conversation to “I’m into you!” \nGuest Speaker: Devan Amundsen\, CPDT-KA CBCC-KA\, Principal\, Animal Welfare United \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-8-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 8/7/25 - Helping Animals Faster: Using Innovation to Reduce Length of Stay and Save More Lives - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:In 2018\, Pasco County Animal Services was saving over 85% of animals coming to the shelter but could not break through to saving more than 90%. This innovative leadership team took on the challenge and completely changed their live outcome model to include new\, progressive ways for animals to enter and leave alive. As a result\, the length of stay for animals in the shelter went from 28.5 days all the way to 3.1 days and the shelter has been above a 90% save rate since 2019. \nIn this session\, Assistant Director Spencer Conover will provide real-life challenges the organization was facing as well as tangible tools\, tactics\, and resources shelters can use to help lower length of stay\, better optimize budgets\, and increase the save rate in their organization without additional funding or staff. This interactive and engaging presentation will focus on streamlining intake procedures\, recruiting and retaining rescue partnerships\, fast-tracking animals through your shelter\, prioritizing budget areas that will have the largest impact on your saving rate\, and bringing the team together to focus on a common goal. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/helping-animal-faster-using-innovation-to-reduce-length-of-stay-and-save-more-lives/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-8-7-25-helping-animals-faster-using-innovation-to-reduce-length-of-stay-and-save-more-lives-naca-justice-clearinghouse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Online Event – 8/7/25 – Live from the Ranch with Sarah Owings  – Karen Pryor Academy
DESCRIPTION:On Live from The Ranch\, Sarah Owings joins Ken Ramirez to demonstrate protected contact training\, which is invaluable for trainers working in a zoo\, dog trainers working with aggressive or fearful dogs\, and for many trainers who want a safe way to start working with large animals\, such as cows\, like Sarah. \nTune in on Thursday\, August 7\, at 1:00 pm (PT) for this free\, live broadcast with audience Q&A! \nWEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-8-7-25-live-from-the-ranch-with-sarah-owings-karen-pryor-academy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T170000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 8/7/25 - Prop 129: One Year Later - The Bridge Club
DESCRIPTION:It has been one year since the Veterinary Professional Associates (VPA) in Colorado was passed. The very controversial legislation has caused confusion\, stress and uncertainty for many. This conversation will discuss where it stands today\, what is happening and what is planned. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://thebridgeclub.com/event/prop-129-one-year-later/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-8-7-25-prop-129-one-year-later-the-bridge-club/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Application period opens 8/8/25 - Fall 2025 Instructor-Led Courses - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Looking to implement a new program\, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses provide an interactive educational opportunity for those who are looking to benefit from the wisdom of established innovative programs. They’re the catalyst you need to take your programs and learning to the next level! All courses are free #ThanksToMaddie! \nThese courses require completion of: \n\nSelf-paced online materials\nZoom classes with your instructor and classmates (The length and number of Zoom classes are course-dependent\, but can range from 4 to 6 classes\, at 60\, 75\, or 90 minutes.)\nFinal project\nCourse Evaluation Survey\n\nClass size is limited and the selection process is competitive. \nTo be eligible\, your organization must be a U.S.-based 501c3 or government animal welfare organization. All Maddie’s University courses are pre-approved for NACA and CAWA CE (continuing education) credits. \nApplication period: August 8 – August 18\, 2025. Fall 2025 Courses begin the week of September 8\, 2025 \nFall 2025 Course Offerings\nAdoption Counseling\nDeveloping Your Own Kitten College\nFeline Lifesaving: Essential Cat Programs for Shelters\nFostering Dogs with Behavior Concerns: Supporting Dogs and People (2 SECTIONS)\nHumane Education: Tools & Techniques to Expand Your Reach\nLive Better: The Power of You (2 SECTIONS)\nMaddie’s Million Pet Challenge Shelter Consultations\nMarketing Communications 101: The Essentials of Community Connection (2 SECTIONS)\nPet Support Services: Culture\, Collaboration\, and Case Management\nShelter Clinic Management \nLearn more about each course’s information including course descriptions\, instructors\, class dates and meeting times on Maddie’s University: https://university.maddiesfund.org/online-instructor-led-courses
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-application-period-opens-8-8-25-fall-2025-instructor-led-courses-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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