An understanding of pain physiology is fundamental to pain assessment and management. Join our next live Think Anesthesia® event, Understanding Pain and Nociception: Pathway and Assessment, on Friday, December 10th at 10am PST | 12pm CST | 1pm EST. Michele Barletta, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA will discuss the physiological processes of transduction, transmission, modulation, and perception, as well as the process and consequences of peripheral and central sensitization. The importance of the use of available pain scoring systems to aid in the recognition of pain and assessment of response to therapy will be discussed.
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Online Conference – 12/8/21 – Last Minute Year-End Fundraising Ideas! A Mini Virtual Conference – Network for Good
4 speakers, 2.5 hours to make the last 23 days of the year count.
Did you know that nearly one third (31%) of annual giving occurs in December? 12% of all yearly donations take place in the last three days of the year alone!
We have the last minute fundraising hacks you need to make the most of the final days of 2021. We know you’re busy with your year-end appeals, but trust us: You don’t want to miss this!
Head into 2022 the right way, with more money for your mission. If you can’t make the live conference, register today and we’ll send the full recordings to watch on demand.
Day of schedule:
Session 1 – 1:00 EST – 1:30 EST Last Minute Legacy: How to incorporate planned giving into your year-end appeals
Session 2 – 1:35 EST – 2:05 EST 3 Ways to Transform Your Board Into a Fundraising Powerhouse
Session 3 – 2:10 EST – 2:40 EST Hacks for Better End of Year Emails: Stand out from the crowd!
Session 4 – 2:45 EST – 3:15 EST 3 Steps to Closing $10K+ Gifts by December 31st
WEBSITE LINK: http://www.networkforgood.com/resource/last-minute-year-end-ideas/
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Webinar – 12/14/21 – How to Rebuild Trust and Strengthen the Human-Animal Bond – Fear Free
In this webinar presented by Natalie L. Marks, DVM, CVJ, veterinarians will learn more about the caregiver burden, how that transfers to veterinary teams and patients, and how stress reduction for the patient can improve and strengthen the human-animal bond as we care for chronically ill patients.
After the webinar, attendees will understand the concept of caregiver burden and the impact that has on our clients, our patients, and our own mental health. Specific examples will be given on ways to help pet parents and veterinary teams guide reduction of fear, anxiety, and stress at home to lessen the strain on the human-animal bond.
Brought to you by our friends at Vetoquinol, makers of Zylkene.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ph9S2AEaRtWJmSM6QjXmdQ
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Webinar – 12/23/21 – Register by 12/17/21 – Social Media 101: The Basics and Beyond Conference Session – Best Friends
Complete the registration form below to receive access via email to this exclusive Best Friends National Conference session on Thursday, December 23rd at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
It can be hard to keep up with Facebook and Instagram, let alone Twitter and TikTok. And these are only a handful of the social media outlets for sharing our lifesaving journey. This session will cover social media basics, including what channels you should join, what makes posts effective and what times you should post to reach your best engagement rates. Emily will show you how to engage your staff and volunteers to share content and how to organize that content into a comprehensive social strategy. You’ll learn how to navigate the algorithms to make sure your content is noticed in a cluttered landscape and what metrics you should be measuring to gauge your social success.
Speaker: Emily Tolliver, Social Communities and Content Manager, Best Friends Animal Society
Deadline to register for this opportunity is Friday, December 17th.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/proven-strategies/best-friends-town-halls
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Webinar – 12/16/21 – Register by 12/15/21 – The Unintended Consequences of Pulling Friendly Community Cats Conference Session – Best Friends
Complete the registration form below to receive access via email to this exclusive Best Friends National Conference session on Thursday, December 16th at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
Targeted trap-neuter-return (TNR) and return-to-field (RTF) programs are becoming the norm in communities across the country, reducing the number of cats admitted to shelters and increasing the number leaving alive. Still, the number of cats killed is more than twice the number of dogs. One remaining challenge is the concerns among some TNR/RTF supporters over “returning friendlies.” Although these concerns are well-intentioned, the policy implications can be disastrous for community cats and the people who care for them. This session will discuss why some outdoor cats are sociable and the importance of returning these community cats to their outdoor homes. You’ll be given the tools you need to advocate for change at your local shelter.
Speaker: Peter Wolf, Policy and Research Analyst, Best Friends Animal Society
Deadline to register for this opportunity is Wednesday, December 15th.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/proven-strategies/best-friends-town-halls
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Webinar – 12/9/21 – Register by 12/8/21 – Reducing Length of Stay at Your Shelter Conference Session – Best Friends
Complete the registration form below to receive access via email to this exclusive Best Friends National Conference session on Thursday, December 9th at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
An optimal length of stay (LOS) for pets in shelters is one that’s short but as safe as possible, and it’s something every shelter should strive for. That means ensuring that lost pets return home quickly, while those who need medical care or training have a longer LOS. In this session, we discuss how to revamp your organization’s operations to safely reduce a pet’s stay, whether that pet is highly adoptable, has medical or behavioral challenges, or is returned to the field. We’ll also talk about the benefits of shortening the LOS, including reduced incidence of disease, decreased expenses for the shelter and increased well-being for pets.
Speaker: Kate Hurley, DVM, MPVM, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Director Deadline to register for this opportunity is Wednesday, December 8th.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/proven-strategies/best-friends-town-halls
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Webinar – 12/8/22 – Small Animal Medicine Mini Boot Camp Series: Cardiology – UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (fee applies)
In this session, the instructors will discuss and share updates regarding the diagnosis and treatment of heartworm disease and discuss how new discoveries are affecting clinical practice. They will also answer your inquiries and present approaches to common clinical conundrums.
We are so thrilled to host Marisa Ames, DVM; DACVIM (cardio) and Andrew R. Moorhead, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) who will provide their insights on this disease.
Date: Thursday, December 8, 2022
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 (PST)
CE Credit: Up to 3.0 hours (pending approval)
Location: Via Live Webinar: Aventri Virtual PlatformLIVE WEBINAR: The webinar will be live (PST) and interactive via Aventri Virtual Platform. The live sessions will be available as a recording to all registered attendees. If you do not attend the event live, you will not be able to receive CE credit.
UC Davis SVM Employees and Students: Special pricing available. Select SVM Employee or SVM student when registering.
WEBSITE LINK: https://ce.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/symposia-article/small-animal-medicine-mini-boot-camp-series-caridiology
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Webinar – 12/7/21 – Helping Our Feline Friends Feel Fear Free – Fear Free
In this webinar, Tony Buffington, DVM, PhD Clinical Professor UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, will remind participants “who cats are” and why they are particularly prone to fear in confined situations (i.e., hospitals, shelters, homes, etc.). After defining fear and stress in cats, Dr. Buffington will explain what people can do to minimize their fear, particularly in caged contexts. This will include how to enrich the cat’s surroundings, both inside and outside of the cage, recognize both red and green flags by “asking” the cat. Resources for training staff and where to learn more about effective environmental enrichment for cats will also be provided.
After this presentation, attendees will be able to:
1. Recognize fear in confined cats
2. Identify threats that may be causing the fear response
3. Reduce fear by making changes in the cat’s environmentJoin us for this free webinar Tuesday, December 7 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
Brought to you by our friends at Virox, makers of Rescue disinfectants.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PhefOVmuQrOVy356-sgedw
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Webinar – 1/12/22 – Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Dogs Playing for Life
Learn about all the ways in which DPFL Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the country.
In this first of three webinars, we will present powerful examples of how playgroups can not only enhance the quality of life for your shelter dogs, but how focusing on their quality of life through enrichment can lead to game-changing benefits to your shelter’s everyday operations.
Attendees will get to view dynamic video examples and impactful data and experiences from some of the nearly 300 shelters that have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play!
*Part 1 attendees will be sent the signup links to parts 2 & 3 upon completing the first webinar.
This course has been pre-approved for 1.5 continuing education unit (CEU) credits for:
Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA)
International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)WEBSITE LINK: https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/
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Webinar – 12/9/21 – Don’t bite the hand that feeds you: Human-Directed Resource Guarding – Dog iBox (fee applies)
Resource guarding (a.k.a. “possessive aggression”) can be easy to spot when a dog shifts gears from their role as a cuddly family member to one that is growling, posturing, or snapping when their access to a valued resource is perceived to be threatened. But why does this happen? This presentation will dive deep into which aspects of this human-directed aggression pattern may be considered “normal” and which may have underlying influences of medical diagnoses or emotional disorders, before taking an even closer look at management and behavior modification strategies that can be used for the prevention of this pattern as well as for intervention. Patterns of behavior that are specific to individual resources will be compared to dogs showing a more “generalized” pattern, and case examples will be provided to discuss when or if medication may be helpful as part of a comprehensive intervention plan.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/market/catalog/live-webinars/live-webinars-english-c-34/human-directed-resource-guarding.html