Conference – 5/11/26 to 5/13/26 – The Gathering 2026 – CARE (fee applies)
The Study at University City 20 S. 33rd Street, Philadelphia
$325
7 events found.
Week of Events
Online Course – Starts 5/14/26 – Shelter Dog Behavior Mentorship with Trish McMillan – Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)
Shelter Behavior Hub Presents (fee applies): Taught by world-renowned shelter expert, Trish McMillan, The Shelter Dog Behavior Mentorship helps shelter staff understand dog behavior, reduce stress, and improve adoption rates. It’s a valuable program for creating a better environment for shelter dogs and promoting successful adoptions. How does this work? In Part One, you’ll do a self-audit of your current behavior programming, and put together a list of goals for the next year. Once you have that list together, you’ll be enrolled in Part Two, for a whole year.
$750
Sunday, May 10, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026 –Conference – 5/11/26 to 5/13/26 – The Gathering 2026 – CARE (fee applies)
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May 11, 2026 –Online Meeting – 5/11/26 – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie: Want More Impact? Think Networks, Not Organizations – Maddie’s Fund
Conference – 5/11/26 to 5/13/26 – The Gathering 2026 – CARE (fee applies)
CARE Presents (fee applies): Across three days, The Gathering creates space to examine how the Animal Welfare and Animal Protection fields have caused harm through exclusion, bias, and inequitable practices — and to collectively build pathways toward reform that honor both people and animals.
$325
Online Meeting – 5/11/26 – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie: Want More Impact? Think Networks, Not Organizations – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie’s Fund Presents: Jane Wei-Skillern will share key principles of network leadership—an approach that prioritizes mission over individual organizations and focuses on building strong, trust-based relationships across a broader ecosystem. Rather than working in isolation, leaders can expand their impact by sharing leadership, aligning around a common goal, and mobilizing partners across sectors.
Free
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026 –Conference – 5/11/26 to 5/13/26 – The Gathering 2026 – CARE (fee applies)
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May 12, 2026 –Online Event – 5/12/26 – One Health Clinic Coffee Hour – One Health Clinic
Conference – 5/11/26 to 5/13/26 – The Gathering 2026 – CARE (fee applies)
CARE Presents (fee applies): Across three days, The Gathering creates space to examine how the Animal Welfare and Animal Protection fields have caused harm through exclusion, bias, and inequitable practices — and to collectively build pathways toward reform that honor both people and animals.
$325
Online Event – 5/12/26 – One Health Clinic Coffee Hour – One Health Clinic
One Health Clinic Presents: A monthly One Health Clinic Coffee Hour where participants can talk about successes, discuss barriers, and explore ways to work toward integrated healthcare models for those experiencing homelessness with pets (or rural families or elderly populations).
Free
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026 –Conference – 5/11/26 to 5/13/26 – The Gathering 2026 – CARE (fee applies)
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May 13, 2026 –Webinar – 5/13/26 – Avoiding Costly PAGA Claims: A Practical Compliance Guide for Animal Shelters & Nonprofits – CalAnimals
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May 13, 2026 –Online Course – 5/13/26 – Strategies to Reunite Lost Cats with Families – Community Cats Central
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May 13, 2026 –Webinar – 5/13/26 – ASV Guidelines in Practice: Improving Quality of Care and Lifesaving – Best Friends
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May 13, 2026 –Online Event – Monthly – Journey You Own Meditation Gathering – JYO
Conference – 5/11/26 to 5/13/26 – The Gathering 2026 – CARE (fee applies)
CARE Presents (fee applies): Across three days, The Gathering creates space to examine how the Animal Welfare and Animal Protection fields have caused harm through exclusion, bias, and inequitable practices — and to collectively build pathways toward reform that honor both people and animals.
$325
Webinar – 5/13/26 – Avoiding Costly PAGA Claims: A Practical Compliance Guide for Animal Shelters & Nonprofits – CalAnimals
CalAnimals Presents: California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) continues to create significant legal and financial exposure for nonprofit organizations, including animal shelters and animal control agencies. Many well-intentioned employers are unaware of common wage-and-hour compliance gaps that can quickly lead to costly claims. In this practical and informative webinar, employment defense attorney Mandeep Rupal will break down the most common pitfalls that lead to PAGA lawsuits and provide clear, actionable strategies to help organizations reduce risk.
Free
Online Course – 5/13/26 – Strategies to Reunite Lost Cats with Families – Community Cats Central
Community Cats Central Presents: This workshop challenges common assumptions about “stray” cats and reframes how shelters and communities can approach reunification. Instead of treating every found cat as abandoned, this session explores practical, humane strategies that prioritize keeping cats out of shelters and reconnecting them with the families searching for them.
Free
Webinar – 5/13/26 – ASV Guidelines in Practice: Improving Quality of Care and Lifesaving – Best Friends
Best Friends Presents: This webinar will explore how shelters can use the Guidelines to evaluate practices, support decision-making, and strengthen conditions that help animals move safely and successfully through shelter care.
Free
Online Event – Monthly – Journey You Own Meditation Gathering – JYO
JYO Presents: The guided meditations happen every month and typically run 30-45 minutes. All are welcome to these very low-key sessions, with videos on or off, whatever feels most comfortable to you. No speaking is necessary unless you’d like to share at the end of the session.
Free
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026 –Webinar – 5/14/26 – Human Commonalities – HASS
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May 14, 2026 –Webinar – 5/14/26 – Maddie’s Insights: Implications of Weeklong Fostering and Co-housing on Shelter Dog Welfare – Maddie’s Fund
Webinar – 5/14/26 – Human Commonalities – HASS
HASS Presents: The session highlights new data, stories, and tools that help organizations design more empathetic, effective support systems. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to integrate these findings into daily operations and long‑term planning.
Free
Webinar – 5/14/26 – Maddie’s Insights: Implications of Weeklong Fostering and Co-housing on Shelter Dog Welfare – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie’s Fund Presents: Meeting both the physical and psychological needs of dogs living in animal shelters is a challenging proposition. Negative environmental inputs, such as excessive noise, restrictive kenneling, and social isolation, contribute to compromised canine welfare. Dr. Lisa Gunter will present her research findings from a recently published study about weeklong fostering and co-housing.
Free
Friday, May 15, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
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May 16, 2026 –Online Course – 5/16/26 – Increasing Your Impact With Targeted TNR – Community Cats Central (small fee applies)
Online Course – 5/16/26 – Increasing Your Impact With Targeted TNR – Community Cats Central (small fee applies)
Community Cats Central Presents (small fee applies): This workshop examines why spay/neuter volume alone isn’t enough to create lasting reductions in community cat populations—and what successful programs do differently. Instead of spreading resources thin, effective TNR programs focus on identifying areas of highest need and strategically concentrating efforts to achieve meaningful, long-term impact.
$10