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Webinar – 11/11/20 – Navigating the Housing Crisis – ShelterLuv and HSUS
Navigating the Housing Crisis Webinar hosted by Shelterluv and the Humane Society of the United States
Affordable housing shortages already existed for renters in every state in the country before the pandemic. Now tens of millions of renters are estimated to be at risk of eviction in the coming months due to exacerbated economic challenges from COVID 19. To keep pets in their homes, we have to keep people in their homes. Join Amanda Arrington from the HSUS to talk through housing support and eviction response programs. The Shelterluv team will be on hand for customers to share how to track your programs in Shelterluv.
This session will be held on Wednesday, November 11th from 1pm-2pm (EST) / 10am-11am (PST).
You don’t have to be a Shelterluv user to join this session. If you’re not able to make this session live, still register and we will send you a video recording.
If you have any questions before the session please email us at info@shelterluv.com.
Looking forward to this session.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kWSusbWQSpyxWzlUHsqmHA
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Webinar – 12/8/20 – Looking Back to Look Forward: Why Fear and Bias Have Weakened the Animal Welfare Movement – The AAWA and PetfinderPro
Part of the Petfinder Pro Adoption Options Series:The animal welfare field is fueled by compassionate individuals who share a deep love of animals. At the same time, that compassion has not always been extended to the other side of the leash. Fear and bias have created structural barriers to adoption, unequal access to pet care resources, and missed opportunities to accomplish our lifesaving goals. Together, we will learn how to identify outdated practices and policies while addressing the underlying, well-intentioned concerns that have kept them in place.
Attendees will hear how peer organizations throughout the United States have embraced a fresh and more equitable approach to supporting the bond between pets and the diverse range of people who love them. The future of animal welfare is bright and we have an unprecedented opportunity to make positive change!
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/pf1
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Online Event – 11/18/20 – The Roundtable: Technology Impacting Lifesaving in Animal Welfare – The AAWA
During the COVID-19 pandemic, animal welfare organizations had to pivot and find a new normal to provide services from adoptions to foster care to veterinary care, all while maintaining lifesaving. This exclusive roundtable conversation will explore the opportunities technology offers so you can deliver your mission more effectively and with greater impact. Hear from animal welfare organizations that combined agility and innovative technologies to exceed their lifesaving goals. Questions from the audience will follow the roundtable discussion.
The Association’s Roundtable series features leaders discussing emerging and critical issues in animal welfare.
Moderated by Jim Tedford, President and CEO, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
The Roundtable Guests:
- Rebecca Guinn, Director, Lifeline Animal Project, Atlanta, Georgia
- Alison Kleibor, CAWA, Vice President of Animal Sheltering, Wisconsin Humane Society
- Ed Jamison – Director, Animal Services, Dallas, Texas
- Jeremy Macdonald, Chief Customer Officer, Adopets
This roundtable has been pre-approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/RT-111820
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CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 11/12/20 – Office Hours: ADKAR for Lasting Change – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP
What’s around the next curve? This week Dr. Cynthia Karsten will bring ADKAR to CASCAR. The change management model’s acronym stands for Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability and Reinforcement, all necessary outcomes to create lasting change. Find out more Thursday at 9:30 a.m.!
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Town Hall – 11/12/20 – The Human Connection: save more lives by building stronger relationships in communities. – Best Friends
The Human Connection: save more lives by building stronger relationships in communities.
How animal control and community organizing can build sustainable change. Join us for an in-depth conversation between Scott Giacoppo (Director of National Municipal and Shelter Support) and Kenny Lamberti (Director of Grassroots Advocacy) as they examine the why and how behind relationship centered connections.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/tools-and-information/best-friends-town-halls
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Webinar – 11/13/20 – Fear Free Veterinary Medicine During COVID-19 – Fear Free
Doing a challenging job in even more challenging times can feel overwhelming. During this 60-min webinar, Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior), Veterinary Technician at Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic will share tips and strategies to provide successful and effective Fear Free care during the restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
This live webinar is RACE-approved for 1 hour of CE credit.
WhenFriday November 13, 2020, starting at 1:00 PM ESTAgenda- Special precautions worldwide
- Keeping teams safe
- Obstacles to Fear Free care
- Separation strategies
- Bringing pets in & out
Presenter
Monique Feyrecilde BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior)Veterinary Technician, Mercer Island Veterinary ClinicMonique Feyrecilde is a veterinary technician specialist with over 20 years of experience in private practice. She manages a small animal hospital while still working full-time floor shifts. Monique is a sought-after educator for conferences, hospitals, and written projects. She prioritizes providing accurate, practical, and useful solutions which can be implemented right away in the daily practice and art of veterinary medicine.WEBSITE LINK: https://www.bigmarker.com/closerstill-media/Fear-Free-Veterinary-Medicine-During-COVID-19
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Online Conference – 11/12/20 to 11/14/20 – Fetch Virtual Conference – dvm360 (fee applies)
Fetch Virtual, a dvm360® Conference
At dvm360®, we take learning to the next level, providing you with the ultimate clinical, management, technician, and well-being continuing education (CE) you need to continue to provide the best possible animal care. In this virtual conference you’ll experience four amazing keynote sessions; new tracks like One Health, DVM Moms, Feline Medicine, Veterinary Technology, and much more; well-being activities like bootcamp, yoga, comedy hour and more; and the opportunity to watch even more sessions with the on demand recordings available until November 28, 2020.WEBSITE LINK: https://event.dvm360.com/event/82043058-6380-4369-91f8-d89f0877cff7/
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Online Event – 11/5/20 – Ken Ramirez and Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz Explore Training Topics – Karen Pryor Academy
LIVE FROM THE RANCH
Behavior nerds rejoice! This week, Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, will be joined by Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz to explore a variety of training topics, including poisoned cues, the perspective that “it’s all operant,” and so much more. Join us for this free virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, November 5, at 12:00 pm (PT).
Join the Free Virtual Social Event!
Thursday, November 5 • 12:00 pm (PT)Join on ZoomPassword: 047095Prefer to save the link for later? https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86849450052?| Password: 047095WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next
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The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement conferences are FREE for veterinary students!
Hello Portalers,
The KSMP wants to be sure that every veterinary student knows about the generous offer extended by our friends at the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA). If you are actively enrolled in a veterinary college, you can attend AAWA’s conferences for FREE!
The Association’s next conference will be held the first week of December and will include special guest Vu Le, executive director of Nonprofit AF.
It’s an especially exciting time for veterinary students to be able to attend conferences and gain an insider’s peek at the changing landscape of animal welfare. Here are a few of the topics students are invited to participate in:
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Hiring Philosophy and Practices
- Collaboration: Understand, Align, and Transform
- Practicing Compassionate Badassery: How to Cope with COVID-19
- Technology to Safely Onboard, Support & Engage Volunteers During and Past COVID
- Breaking Happy: A Path to a Sustainable Career
- Recruiting Today’s Hourly Workers: It’s Different. And It’s Not.
Please help spread the good word and forward this message along to any students that can benefit from this offer.