Shelter Learniverse and Industry-Wide Calendar

Sunday, April 26, 2026

• April 26, 2026 5:00 AM – 2:15 PM

  Conference – 4/24/26 to 4/26/26 – IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference 2026 – IAABC (fee applies)

April 26 @ 5:00 AM – 2:15 PM PDT
Conference – 4/24/26 to 4/26/26 – IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference 2026 – IAABC (fee applies)
IAABC Presents (fee applies): Join animal welfare professionals at the 2026 IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference. This conference features a dedicated Shelter Track on Saturday, April 25, with sessions on behavior assessment, welfare optimization, and enrichment strategies. Explore 40+ evidence-based sessions across species.
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Monday, April 27, 2026

• April 27, 2026 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  Webinar – 4/27/26 – Lost & Found: They Don’t Have to Be Shelter Bound! – CalAnimals

April 27 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
Webinar – 4/27/26 – Lost & Found: They Don’t Have to Be Shelter Bound! – CalAnimals
CalAnimals Presents: You won’t want to miss this important webinar to learn about proactive strategies that helped Washoe County Regional Animal Services achieve Return to Home RTH success of 63% of dogs and 8% of cats.
Free
• April 27, 2026 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

April 27 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund
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 July 2025 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025
Free

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

No events on this day.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

No events on this day.

Thursday, April 30, 2026

No events on this day.

Friday, May 1, 2026

• May 1, 2026 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  Online Event – First Fridays – First Fridays: AI for Animal Welfare Professionals Collaboration Calls – Outcomes for Pets Consulting

May 1 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
Online Event – First Fridays – First Fridays: AI for Animal Welfare Professionals Collaboration Calls – Outcomes for Pets Consulting
Outcomes for Pets Consulting Presents: Please join us every first Friday of the month to discuss AI use in animal shelters, share new AI developments, and join your peers in discussing creative solutions to common problems.
Free

Saturday, May 2, 2026

No events on this day.