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SUMMARY:Conference – 4/9/26 to 4/12/26 – 2026 ABVP Symposium – ABVP (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to expand your expertise\, connect with colleagues\, and explore the latest breakthroughs in species-specific veterinary care. The ABVP® Scientific Program is packed with innovative sessions\, inspiring speakers\, and practical insights designed to elevate your practice. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://abvp.com/symposium/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/conference-4-9-26-to-4-12-26-2026-abvp-symposium-abvp-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Online Meeting - 4/13/26 - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie: Scroll\, Post\, Repeat: Your Social Media Starter Pack - 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-2-2-2-2-3-6-2-2-3-2-2-3-3-3/
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CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/15/26 -  2026 California Adopt-a-Pet Day: Strategies for Success! - CalAnimals
DESCRIPTION:This year’s California Adopt-a-Pet Day will take place on Saturday\, June 6th\, and the ASPCA will once again\, be providing grants to underwrite the waived adoption fees. Last year’s event was a huge success\, with 4\,979 adoptions\, and for 2026 we are eager to reach our goal of finding loving homes for 5\,000 dogs\, cats\, horses\, and other small animals. As the media outreach and paid advertising drive more adopters to our shelters\, we want to help everyone prepare and maximize this opportunity to send as many pets home as possible. \nJoin us for this informative session where leaders from Humane Society of Sonoma County\, OC Animal Care\, and County of Monterey will share their strategies for success. You’ll hear how they do their promotions\, ramp up volunteer support\, prepare staff\, orchestrate the large number of adoptions\, and ensure that as many animals as possible are ready to go. You’ll also learn about the great resources available to assist by our promotions expert from the ASPCA. \nPresenters\nCindy Burnham\, County of Monterey/Hitchcock Road Animal Services\nKarrie Stewart\, RVT\, Humane Society of Sonoma County\nAlexandra Su\, OC Animal Care\nAlexander Craig\, ASPCA \nWEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__Au-_OIzSh6PaWkpkQc–A
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-15-26-2026-california-adopt-a-pet-day-strategies-for-success-calanimals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/15/26 - Protecting Kittens Through Vaccination: A Webinar for Rescues\, Shelters\, and Caregivers - National Kitten Coalition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical 30 minute webinar designed to help rescue organizations\, shelters\, fosters\, and caregivers understand the essentials of kitten vaccination. Led by Emily Coleman\, DVM\, this session will walk you through the recommended vaccination schedule\, explain why vaccines are critical for young kittens\, and provide a clear overview of the diseases they protect against. \nWhether you’re caring for a single foster kitten or managing a busy shelter\, this webinar will give you the confidence to support healthy starts and prevent outbreaks. With easy to follow guidance and real world tips\, you’ll leave with the knowledge you need to keep kittens safe and thriving on their journey to adoption. \nPresenter: Emily A. Coleman\, DVM \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://kittencoalition.org/event/protecting-kittens-through-vaccination/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-15-26-protecting-kittens-through-vaccination-a-webinar-for-rescues-shelters-and-caregivers-national-kitten-coalition/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/16/26 - Maddie's Insights - Fur-ever starts now: Supporting dogs and adopters post-adoption - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, thousands of dogs are relinquished to rehoming organizations and adopted into new homes. Like many dog owners\, adopters often encounter early health and behavior concerns—but for adopted dogs\, these challenges can sometimes lead to returns. \nIn 2018\, Dogs Trust\, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity\, launched a post-adoption support program. Adopters from any UK Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre receive follow-up calls about their dog’s health and behavior at 2 days\, 2 weeks\, and 4 months after adoption. \nThis presentation reviews the program’s methodology and participant cohort\, highlights the most common adopter-reported concerns\, examines use of behavior support (and reasons it’s declined)\, and explores return-to-kennel rates\, including when and why dogs are returned. \nOur speakers are Drs. Eleanor Jordan and Lauren Samet\, both of Dogs Trust\, a British animal welfare charity and humane society which specializes in the well-being of dogs. It is the largest dog welfare charity in the United Kingdom\, caring for over 15\,000 animals each year. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand common health and behavior concerns in dogs post-adoption in the UK.\nLearn where adopters in the UK may seek advice from after adopting a dog.\nExplore how embedding post-adoption support into the adoption process in the UK impacts engagements with the service.\n\nEarn continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement towards 1.0 CAWA CEs. This webinar has also been pre-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). It has also been submitted for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval for on-demand viewers. We will post the recording on Maddie’s University a day or so after the live webcast. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-16-26-maddies-insights-fur-ever-starts-now-supporting-dogs-and-adopters-post-adoption-maddies-fund/
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/16/26 - Ask Us Anything: Real-World Answers for Everyday Animal Welfare Challenges - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:Got a question? We’re ready. \nJoin us for an open Q&A session designed for animal welfare professionals at every stage of their careers. Our expert panel — representing municipal agencies\, nonprofits\, rural programs\, and large-scale operations — will tackle your toughest questions\, from staffing and funding to intake\, public pressure\, and field enforcement. Bring your challenges\, get practical solutions. \nPanelists \nMike Wheeler\, Director of Community Services for Cabot\, Arkansas\nJerrica Owen\, Executive Director\, National Animal Care & Control Association\nSpencer Conover\, Chief Operating Officer\, National Animal Care & Control Association\nDr. Josh Fisher\, Animal Services Director\, City of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/ask-us-anything-real-world-answers-for-everyday-animal-welfare-challenges/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-16-26-ask-us-anything-real-world-answers-for-everyday-animal-welfare-challenges-naca-justice-clearinghouse/
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 4/18/26 - Feline Behavior Summit 2026 - Community Cats Central (small fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Join Community Cats Central for an exciting virtual summit designed to deepen your understanding of feline behavior and improve your ability to support cats in your home\, shelter\, or rescue organization. \nUnderstanding cat behavior is crucial for building positive relationships with cats\, reducing stress\, and preventing behavior-related issues that can lead to relinquishment or abandonment. This event features some of the animal welfare industry’s most trusted authorities on feline behavior\, who will lead a variety of workshops covering a wide range of cat behavior concerns. \nYou’ll gain valuable insights into new concepts\, tools\, and techniques that can be immediately applied to help resolve common behavioral challenges. \nIn addition to the informative workshops\, enjoy fun cat trivia and prizes that will enhance your experience\, along with opportunities to network with fellow professionals and volunteers in the animal welfare community. This is a great chance to connect with others who share your passion for improving the lives of cats. \nDate: April 18\, 2026 Time: 10:00 – 5:00 PM ET \nCost: $25 \nREGISTER NOW: https://communitycatscentral.thinkific.com/courses/feline-behavior-summit-2026
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-4-18-26-feline-behavior-summit-2026-community-cats-central-small-fee-applies/
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