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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-2-2-2-2-3-6-2-2-3-2-2-3/2025-11-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 11/18/25 - Doors Wide Open: Social Work Guidelines in Animal Welfare Settings - Open Door Veterinary Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 30-minute panel discussion introducing the Social Work Guidelines in Animal Welfare Settings\, a groundbreaking new resource created by and for social workers working in animal welfare organizations across North America. \nWhether your organization already employs a social worker\, you are exploring how social work can enhance your mission\, or you are simply curious about how social work skills fit into animal welfare\, this panel conversation is for you. \nDeveloped through a year-long participatory action research project funded by the ASPCA\, the Guidelines provide a roadmap for social work practice in animal welfare settings at the individual\, organization\, and community/policy levels. \nDiscussion topics include: \n\nHow animal welfare organizations can use the guidelines to strengthen human and animal well-being\nCommon challenges and strategies for successful implementation\nWays non-social work staff can engage with and benefit from the guidelines\nBring your lunch and your curiosity. This will be an engaging\, real-world conversation about advancing both ends of the leash.\n\nPanelists and Guidelines Co-Authors:\nKayla Anderson\, Veterinary Social Worker\, The Program for Pet Health Equity\nKelly Bremken\, Veterinary Social Worker\, Oregon Humane Society\nLaurie Maxwell\, Director of Veterinary Social Work\, MedVet\nAugusta O’Reilly\, President\, International Veterinary Social Work Association\nAlexis Telfair-Garcia\, Director of Social Work Program Development\, Austin Pets Alive! \nFacilitator: Janet Hoy-Gerlach\, PhD\, LCSW\, LISW-S\, Director of Veterinary Social Work\, Open Door Veterinary Collective \nWEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1QXhCo6QRRSKBYInJ_Ki0Q#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-11-18-25-doors-wide-open-strategies-to-expand-access-to-care-that-work-social-work-guidelines-in-animal-welfare-settings-open-door-veterinary-collective/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 11/19/25 - Big Dogs\, Big Challenges: Data-Driven Solutions to Move Dogs Out of Shelters - Shelter Animals Count
DESCRIPTION:Large dogs continue to be one of the biggest challenges for shelters across the country—often staying longer\, facing more barriers to adoption\, and contributing to capacity pressures. But shelters and rescues are finding creative\, data-driven solutions to help these dogs move from crowded kennels into loving homes. \nIn this session\, we’ll highlight strategies that organizations are using to overcome the challenges of placing big dogs\, from innovative foster programs to targeted adoption promotions and community partnerships. You’ll also hear how data is helping shelters identify what works\, where gaps remain\, and how to adapt programs for greater impact. \nWhether your kennels are full or you’re looking to build stronger pathways for large dogs\, this webinar will provide practical ideas and inspiration you can put into action right away. \nThis webinar will be recorded. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Btr6qVDTRbS2bCGa1KFQMg#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-11-19-25-big-dogs-big-challenges-data-driven-solutions-to-move-dogs-out-of-shelters-shelter-animals-count/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 11/19/25 - Shelter Med LIVE - Pills\, Skills\, and New Bills: Keeping the California Shelter Clinic Compliant - UC Davis KSMP
DESCRIPTION:November Topic: Pills\, Skills\, and New Bills: Keeping the California Shelter Clinic Compliant \nHosted by Dr. Jenn Bennett with guests Dr. Jena Valdez (Chief Medical Officer\, San Francisco SPCA)\, Dr. Ginger White\, (Veterinarian\, ASAP Cats)\, and Dr. Carissa Jones (Chief Veterinarian\, OC Animal Care) \nOver the past few years\, new California laws have expanded what shelter staff\, technicians\, and veterinarians can do for animals. Meanwhile\, shelter medicine remains a hot topic at the Veterinary Medical Board and the California Veterinary Medical Association as they consider compliance and concerns around compounding pharmaceuticals\, owner exemptions for medical care\, and veterinarian of record relationships. \nOn this episode of Shelter Med LIVE\, Drs. Valdez\, Jones and White will share how they work through these issues in-shelter and with partner organizations. Together\, we’ll unpack recent and upcoming changes and what they actually mean for your daily practice. \nJoin the discussion on the questions everyone’s asking: \n\nCan I still compound? What are the rules for drugs used in High-Quality High-Volume Spay/Neuter surgery and dispensing for common shelter treatments?\nWhat can I delegate to veterinary staff or technicians to expand the medical care for shelter animals when I’m not onsite? What about serving owned animals?\nWhat’s actually required for Vet of Record relationships\, and what should I be aware of when working with shelters?\n\nSend your biggest questions to sheltermedicine@ucdavis.edu in advance. After this hour\, you’ll feel more confident about the do’s\, don’ts\, and how to leverage laws at your shelter. \nAbout Shelter Med LIVE \nShelter medicine bridges gaps in veterinary care access\, ensuring animals are sterilized\, vaccinated\, and have the medical treatment they need before going home to the people and communities who care for them. \nAsk questions (or send them in ahead of time). This isn’t a lecture—it’s a conversation for everyone who wants to nerd out on shelter medicine. Kick back and recharge with your colleagues in the middle of a long week. \nThis event has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit by CAWA and NACA. \nCan’t make it live? Register to receive the recording and resources after the event\, accessible through the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse\, #ThanksToMaddie! \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.shelterlearniverse.com/events
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-10-15-25-smac-talk-small-patients-big-procedures-weighing-pediatric-spay-and-neuter-considerations-uc-davis-ksmp-3/
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SUMMARY:Online Conference - 11/22/25 - RISE Remix: Moving Forward. No Turning Back. - MCVMA
DESCRIPTION:In 2021 and 2022\, MCVMA’s groundbreaking RISE Conference made history with 60+ speakers of color\, sparking vital conversations on diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) in veterinary medicine. Since then\, we’ve watched the attacks on DEI unfold: companies and organizations gutting programs\, dropping staff\, and abandoning their commitments. The message from some organizations is clear: their so-called “DEI values” were just a trend. That’s not us. \nThat’s why we’re back with RISE Remix\, a powerful one-day virtual CE gathering reigniting the conversations\, voices\, and actions fueling lasting diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) in veterinary medicine. This dynamic event brings together fan-favorite speakers from our past RISE Conferences alongside fresh perspectives and timely topics aimed at driving meaningful progress in our profession. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nResource: Deep-dive DEI content with tools and strategies designed to spark intentional\, measurable change—not just performative action.\nInclude: A deeper cultural awareness and broader global connections that challenge the status quo and enrich our collective practice.\nSupport: Focused discussions on affordable care\, outreach\, and meeting the needs of communities impacted by veterinary care shortages.\nElevate: Insightful sessions led by BIPOC specialists\, offering leadership\, expertise\, and inspiration.\n\nStay tuned. You won’t want to miss it! Visit mcvma.org/rise-remix-2025 for more details. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://mcvma.org/rise-remix-2025/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-conference-11-22-25-rise-remix-moving-forward-no-turning-back-mcvma/
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