Week of Events
Sunday, January 18, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, January 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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January 21, 2026 –Webinar – 1/21/26 – Lead Forward: A Fresh Start for Animal Welfare Leaders – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
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January 21, 2026 –Webinar – 1/21/26 – Kitten Development–Fast Tracked – National Kitten Coalition
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Featured January 21, 2026 –Featured Online Event – 1/21/26 – Shelter Med LIVE: Behavior Belongs in Shelter Medicine: The Shelter Vet’s Role in Behavioral and Emotional Health – UC Davis KSMP
Webinar – 1/21/26 – Lead Forward: A Fresh Start for Animal Welfare Leaders – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: Whether you’re leading a municipal shelter, running a nonprofit, or supporting a field team, this webinar will offer space to reset, refocus, and realign your leadership goals. We’ll explore practical strategies to inspire your staff, set meaningful goals, and stay anchored to your mission—even as the landscape shifts around you. Because the animals—and the people who care for them—deserve your strongest, most intentional leadership yet.
Webinar – 1/21/26 – Kitten Development–Fast Tracked – National Kitten Coalition
National Kitten Coalition Presents: Join us for this quick, 30 minute webinar covering the important milestones kitten caregivers need to know about. This live session will not only help you accurately determine the age of kittens, but it will also provide you with essential information to know what’s expected with for the first 12 weeks of a kitten’s development.
Online Event – 1/21/26 – Shelter Med LIVE: Behavior Belongs in Shelter Medicine: The Shelter Vet’s Role in Behavioral and Emotional Health – UC Davis KSMP
UC Davis KSMP Presents: Behavior might have felt like a blip on the vet school radar, but in the shelter it’s a critical skill to develop and essential to helping animals cope. Care for an animal’s mental and emotional state is a part of a shelter veterinarian’s daily workload and one of the most important aspects to supporting whole animal health. As a shelter vet, only you can determine when a medical issue is behind behavior changes, legally diagnose conditions, and prescribe treatments, and you’re uniquely positioned provide guidance on balancing human and animal health and safety to staff, volunteers, adopters, community members, and colleagues caring for animals who need behavior support. Join Drs. Cindi Delany, Emilia Gordon, and Sarah Mantovani on this episode of Shelter Med Live to explore the shelter veterinarian’s impact and often overlooked role in shaping and managing dog and cat behavioral and emotional health.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
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January 22, 2026 –Online Event – 1/22/26 – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection – Pain and Behavior: A case-based talk – Maddie’s Fund
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January 22, 2026 –Webinar – 1/22/26 or 1/27/26 – New Laws for 2026 – CVMA
Online Event – 1/22/26 – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection – Pain and Behavior: A case-based talk – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie’s Fund Presents: Pain and discomfort are often under-diagnosed in dogs with behavioral issues. This presentation will highlight why this happens, and reviews cases where pain was the cause of the behavior issues or made behavioral issues worse. This is happening in young dogs and dogs who may not show any typical signs of pain/discomfort, but rather express it as aggression and/or anxiety.
Webinar – 1/22/26 or 1/27/26 – New Laws for 2026 – CVMA
CVMA Presents (fee applies for non-members): With several new laws taking effect in 2026, it is important for veterinary practices to have a clear view of the legal landscape to ensure continuing compliance. This talk will cover new and important laws pertaining to veterinary practice, as well as new general employment laws that apply to California businesses. The course qualifies as continuing education credit for the purpose of California veterinarian and registered veterinary technician license renewal.
Friday, January 23, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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January 24, 2026 –Online Conference – 1/24/26 to 1/25/26 – Online Cat Conference 2026 – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
Online Conference – 1/24/26 to 1/25/26 – Online Cat Conference 2026 – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
Community Cats Podcast Presents (fee applies): Take part in two days filled with cat-centric content, speakers from a wide variety of animal welfare roles share their perspectives on the field, providing valuable insights to help you or your organization create a more humane world for community cats. Attendees can take advantage of the interactive format, useful handouts, and get access to an exclusive Facebook group to network with other cat-focused volunteers and professionals. Early bird discounts end at midnight on December 25!