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  • Webinar – 10/15/20 – Myths and Perceived Barriers to Separation Anxiety Success – Malena DeMartini – FDSA (fee applies)

    Webinar – 10/15/20 – Myths and Perceived Barriers to Separation Anxiety Success – Malena DeMartini – FDSA (fee applies)

    Date: Thursday, October 15, 2020
    Time: 3pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
    Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.

    This webinar will go into detail about several of the myths and perceived barriers that exist surrounding the ability to be successful with a separation anxiety protocol. Understanding the separation anxiety process better through this webinar will open up doors, and further busting some myths will help us elevate separation anxiety training to the status it deserves. We will reveal considerable data about the current research in addition to reviewing single study design.

    Malena Demartini

    Malena DeMartini-Price is renowned in the dog training world for her expertise in dog separation anxiety issues. She is the author of the book Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs and has contributed articles on separation anxiety to multiple publications such as the Association of Professional Dog Trainers’ (APDT) Chronicle of the Dog, Pet Professional Guild’s (PPG) Barks From the Guild, and various national magazines such as The Bark. She lectures on SA at professional dog training workshops and conferences around the world, including everything from large professional conferences to small venues. She also has been interviewed widely on this topic and multiple videos and podcasts have been produced. Malena is an honors graduate of the esteemed  Academy for Dog Trainers, where she studied under Jean Donaldson, and is a member of the APDT, the Pet Professionals Guild, and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.

    Malena has focused exclusively on SA since 2001, working many hundreds of cases and constantly innovating to find better ways to treat the condition and support clients. Her particular strengths lie in reading the subtleties of dog body language and guiding owners patiently and with great enthusiasm through the gentle process of healing their dogs.

    Today, her practice is split between overseeing a team of the top SA trainers in the world and continuing to educate trainers, veterinarians, and dog owners to better treat SA, in order to help the most number of dogs and humans possible overcome this agonizing issue. In addition to writing and lecturing, Malena runs a certification program for accomplished dog professionals looking to hone their SA skills and also has produced an online self-paced course for dog owners.

    Malena lives in Northern California with her husband Kevin—also a certified dog trainer—their dog Tini DeMartini, and a myriad of local separation anxiety dog-friends who occasionally hang out while completing their training.

    https://malenademartini.com/

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

  • Webinar – 10/15/20 – Lack of Diversity in Animal Welfare: Is your organization prepared to make inclusion a priority? – The AAWA and NEFHS

    Webinar – 10/15/20 – Lack of Diversity in Animal Welfare: Is your organization prepared to make inclusion a priority? – The AAWA and NEFHS

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    The NEFHS has served as a platform to discuss important issues impacting New England and the field of animal welfare for decades.  Despite our track record of tackling difficult issues, this will be our first to facilitate a conversation that addresses the lack of People of Color (POC) within our field. This webinar series will also address the disproportionate, negative impact many organizational, local, and state animal welfare policies and practices have on POC. The NEFHS Board acknowledges the need for continued evaluation and learning for all of us, our Board included. It is important to prioritize this issue throughout the year, every year, until systemic racism no longer exists. The NEFHS is committed to providing resources to help you through this journey, through this webinar series and at our Annual Conference to keep us all moving forward. This series is open to all animal welfare employees and/or volunteers, which includes aimal shelters, animal control and rescues of all sizes.

    Join The New England Federation of Humane Societies for a 90-minute panel and Q&A to discuss the lack of diversity in animal welfare. Learn how to recognize your own implicit bias. Find ways to make your organization a more diverse and inclusive environment for staff and volunteers, which will lead to a more welcoming environment for your community.

    Panelists:

    • Shafonda Davis, Executive Director, Animal Protection Society of Durham
    • James Evans, CARE, President
    • Jennifer Evans, CARE, Chief Operations Officer
    • Kenny Lamberti, Director of Grassroots Advocacy
    • Akisha Townsend Eaton, Legislative Attorney, Best Friends

    This 90-minute webinar has been pre-approved for 1.5 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/products/lack-of-diversity-in-animal-welfare-is-your-organization-prepared-to-make-inclusion-a-priority

  • Webinar – 10/13/20 – These Toes Were Made for More Than Scratching: The Case Against Feline Toe Amputation – HSVMA

    Webinar – 10/13/20 – These Toes Were Made for More Than Scratching: The Case Against Feline Toe Amputation – HSVMA

    These Toes Were Made for More Than Scratching:
    The Case Against Feline Toe Amputation

    Presented by Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP

    Tuesday, October 13, 2020
    8:00pm – 9:30pm (ET)

    Our speaker, Dr. Downing, says “We as a profession have failed our cat population of patients miserably by sanitizing this procedure of feline toe amputation by using the term ‘declaw.’” Do you agree? In 2019 New York State banned declawing. Legislation is now being introduced in several other states to ban this procedure, and many of our clients and colleagues are talking about declawing in a more thoughtful way. This webinar will help you prepare for those conversations.

    After attending this webinar, participants will:

    • Understand the critical role cats’ paws/toes play in their lives
    • Understand the pathogenesis of chronic maladaptive pain that can result from feline toe amputation
    • Understand the pathologic changes in biomechanics that result from feline toe amputation
    • Understand the bioethical violations involved in feline toe amputation
    • Understand strategies that will enable cat owners to encourage acceptable use of their cats’ claws.

    We hope you will join us as we explore this controversial topic.

    REGISTER TODAY!

    This webinar is RACE-approved for 1.5 hours of veterinary CE credit and is available at no cost to HSVMA members.

    Not an HSVMA member? We encourage you to become a member so you can take advantage of free access to current and future webinars. The benefits are many!

    Please contact us with any questions at membership@hsvma.org.

    PRESENTER: Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP

    Dr. Downing is Hospital Director of The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management, LLC. She has received many regional, national, and international awards, including the Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Award in 2001 from the World Small Animal Veterinary Association, and most recently the 2020 Leo K. Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award from the AVMA.

    Dr. Downing is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner, and she was the third veterinarian in the world to earn the Diplomate credential in the American Academy of Pain Management (a human pain management organization). She was a founder of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, and served as that organization’s second President. In addition, she has served as President of the American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians (now called the Human-Animal Bond Association).

    Dr. Downing is an internationally sought-after speaker on a wide variety of topics including pain management, physical rehabilitation, physical medicine, hospice/end-of-life care, anaesthesia related topics, and overcoming compliance obstacles/issues in veterinary medicine. In 2016 she completed her Master of Science degree in Clinical Bioethics from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in NYC and Union Graduate College with the intention of translating the practices of clinical bioethics for application in veterinary medicine. This commitment includes framing the imperatives of the Fear Free movement, as well as comprehensive acute and chronic pain management, as obligations grounded in bioethical principles. She is now working on a Doctorate in Clinical Bioethics at Loyola University of Chicago.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.hsvma.org/webinar_catdeclawing

  • Online Event – 10/15/20 – The Love Affair That Changed America: Pet Nation – The Bridge Club

    Online Event – 10/15/20 – The Love Affair That Changed America: Pet Nation – The Bridge Club

    Veterinary medicine continues to evolve because we’ve become a pet nation. This is a conversation on how we got where we are today.

    About this Event

    In the last 20 years pets have gone from living in the backyard to sleeping on our beds, and now show up outside of the home in every corner of America. Pet Nation tells the story of this seismic shift and the economic, media, legal, political, and social dramas springing from this cultural transformation.

    Since 1998 the pet population in the U.S. has almost doubled — about two-thirds of the country now owns a pet. No longer left to wander the neighborhood, dogs and cats eat special food, get individualized medical attention, and even fly in the cabin.

    As founder of the Animal Policy Group, Mark Cushing gives us an inside look at the rise of Pet Nation, tracking the myriad ways pets are adopted (a “Canine Freedom Train” runs south to north), reporting on pet rights legislation (and the unseen problems that come with elevating their status), revealing the truth about large scale breeders (many of whom have been wrongly targeted), and discovering that despite what many organizations would have us believe, there is a shortage of dogs.

    In this rare Bridge Club discussion, we get to understand how Lassie did play a role in changing how pets are treated and more! Come join author, Mark Cushing, as we take the Pet Nation journey.

    This book is currently for pre-order at Pre-order link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593083865?tag=randohouseinc39867-20

     

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pet-nation-the-love-affair-that-changed-america-tickets-116250421139

  • Webinar – 10/14/20 – Veterinary Technicians and Virtual Care – How they go hand in hand! – The Bridge Club

    Webinar – 10/14/20 – Veterinary Technicians and Virtual Care – How they go hand in hand! – The Bridge Club

    Virtual Care only works when the entire medical team works together. Join us as we focus on you the engine of the practice and your role!

    About this Event

    As we celebrate Veterinary Technicians Week – we dive into how the entire medical team, with an emphasis on the role of veterinary nurses and technicians play in the overall success of virtual care. We will be joined by both a private practice who has successfully implemented telehealth, a telehealth company that is staffed primarily by veterinary technicians and many others to share their stories and to celebrate the accomplishments of technicians!!

    This event is graciously brought forward by the VVCA!

    Organizer of Veterinary Technicians and Virtual Care – How they go hand in hand!

    The Bridge Club is the first video-based community created to connect industry professionals in just 25 minutes. Through live virtual events, The Bridge Club engages and inspires professionals and personal growth by creating authentic connections. It’s a “Ted-Talks meets LinkedIn + book club” concept that brings people together in an atmosphere of trust and camaraderie.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/veterinary-technicians-and-virtual-care-how-they-go-hand-in-hand-tickets-123182434979

  • CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 10/15/20 – FosterSpace presentation by Doobert Founder Chris Roy – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP

    CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 10/15/20 – FosterSpace presentation by Doobert Founder Chris Roy – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP

    On Thursday, October 15th, Doobert founder Chris Roy will be joining us to give a quick demonstration of the newly-launched Fosterspace. If you haven’t had a moment to check this out

    IT’S SO COOL!

    Want to text message your neonatal fosters with one message? Simple.

    Need to recruit a foster for an animal and want it to post to your Facebook? Done.

    Want to give your fosters a portal where they can ask questions and share videos of their animals with you? Absolutely.

    Fosterspace is the only software that allows you to send and receive text messages right from the Doobert dashboard. If you’re ready to scale your foster program, don’t miss this demo!!!

    Around the bend: Thursday, October 22nd, Becky Margiotta, leader of the Billions Institue, will be hosting a very special session where we will explore villain/victim/hero personas and how they can show up when we are under pressure or criticism.

    More on this later, but for now we strongly encourage you to mark your calendar and plan to attend this call live. This workshop was a gift to our team and we’re excited to share it with you.

    See you Thursday at 9:30am!

    To Join the Zoom Meeting

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    Meeting ID: 900 364 297

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    Thank you for inspiring us!

    Dr. Kate Hurley and the KSMP Team

  • Webinar – 10/19/20 – The Future of Volunteers in Sheltering – Part 2 – Adisa

    Webinar – 10/19/20 – The Future of Volunteers in Sheltering – Part 2 – Adisa

    Back by popular demand! Join us for a second session on how to strategically support the critical work of volunteers in animal shelters nationwide. As operations continue to evolve with the changing landscape of the Covid-19 pandemic, our ability to be nimble and engage volunteers in new and creative ways will be paramount to our success.

    This interactive session will provide concrete practical tools and examples to help guide you in your leadership of volunteers, including:

    • Sharing best practices in how to keep volunteers informed and connected to your organization and each other during these challenging times.
    • Designing creative ways to develop new roles and shift volunteers to support evolving organizational needs.
    • Exploring ideas for celebrating the important contributions of volunteers through virtual recognition opportunities while increasing social connection to keep volunteers coming back.

    Monday, October 19, 2020
    11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. PST

    Register now to join us. (Note, this session is interactive and will include breakout room discussions)


    Facilitators:

    Betsy McFarland is a Principal Consultant for Adisa and leads Energize, a program providing training, resources and consulting in volunteerism. Betsy is a strategist, facilitator, and problem-solver who has forged a unique professional niche focused on empowering staff and volunteers committed to tackling challenging societal issues. She brings 25 years of experience in animal protection, including 18 years at The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) where she served as vice president of the Companion Animals section. She has extensive experience growing volunteers within organizations large and small. She is a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) through the Association of Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and a trained facilitator through Georgetown University’s Institute for Transformational Leadership.

    Lydia Krupinski is the Vice President of Mission Impact where she oversees The Anti-Cruelty Society’s humane education, community outreach, volunteer, and adoption placement efforts. As the Society’s Chief Program Officer, Lydia is leading the charge in expanding the organization’s community of caring by supporting and inspiring animal lovers within and beyond the walls of the organization. Whether it’s facilitating adoption matches, equipping fosters and volunteers, responding to community pet needs, or mentoring the next generation of animal advocates, Lydia and her team are meaningfully engaging the public in exciting and innovative ways.

    Jennah Billeter is the Director of Foster Programs at the Humane Rescue Alliance. In 2012, Jennah began her career in animal welfare with the former Washington Humane Society (WHS) as an overnight Customer Care Associate. She then worked as the Customer Care Supervisor for WHS and, in 2013, she enthusiastically accepted the position of Foster Program Manager. In this role, she has worked to build program that saves the lives of thousands of animals from our most vulnerable populations of animals. Now, as the Director of Foster Programs for the Humane Rescue Alliance she works to continually improve and innovate programs to help our animals and the people who want to help. Jennah is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park and holds graduate degrees from Virginia Tech and George Mason.

    WEBSITE LINK: https://adisagroup.com/workshops/

  • Webinar – 10/14/20 – Work Smarter Not Harder for PURR-fect Health – Winn Feline Foundation

    Webinar – 10/14/20 – Work Smarter Not Harder for PURR-fect Health – Winn Feline Foundation

    This presentation will review feline health from a preventive care perspective. A review of what is included in a minimum data base along with newer diagnostic innovations will be discussed and conclude with a discussion on the valuable role the veterinary technician plays is promoting feline health. RACE Approved!

     

    Dr. Kari Mundschenk graduated from Washington State University in 1990. Her career experience includes 16 years in mixed- and small-animal practice, leading to 10 years of feline-exclusive practice. She is a past director of the American Association of Feline Practitioners and is coauthor of the 2014 AAFP Feline Inappropriate Elimination Guidelines. In 2017, she was certified as a diplomate by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners specializing in feline practice. Though she enjoys learning and teaching about all species, her special interest is feline internal medicine, particularly hyperthyroidism, renal disease, oncology, and the role stress plays in the expression of behavior and disease.

     

    WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6954827070487330575

  • Webinar – 11/10/20 – Lessons from 2020: How the Animal Welfare CommUNITY has Been Impacted & Where to Go From Here – The AAWA and Petfinder Pro

    Webinar – 11/10/20 – Lessons from 2020: How the Animal Welfare CommUNITY has Been Impacted & Where to Go From Here – The AAWA and Petfinder Pro

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    Part of the Petfinder Pro Adoption Options Series:

     

    There is no doubt that just about every aspect of animal welfare has been touched in 2020. We bring together some of our top Petfinder Pro Adoption Options speakers to talk about the impact 2020 has made in our field and discuss some important takeaways for moving the industry forward, together. Join Katie Schmuke with our Adoption Options speakers, Kim Wolf, Sandy Rees, Emily Grossheider, and Caitlin Quinn for a can’t-miss discussion.

     

    This webinar has been pre-approved for:

    • 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
    • 1 NACA CE
    • 1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

    Petfinder members who participate are eligible for exclusive Petfinder Foundation grant opportunities.

    To register for Adoption Options workshops, log in with your Association username and password OR create a FREE “Learning Non-Member” account.

    WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/pf5

  • Webinar – 10/27/20 – Everything I Know About Resilience I Learned from My Shelter Dog – The AAWA and Petfinder Pro

    Webinar – 10/27/20 – Everything I Know About Resilience I Learned from My Shelter Dog – The AAWA and Petfinder Pro

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    Part of the Petfinder Pro Adoption Options Series:

     

    We’ve all faced challenges in our time in animal welfare, but 2020 has brought many of us to a whole new definition of “roll-over!” How can we muster the strength to keep doing the work on behalf of the animals we love so much? Be inspired by them, of course! In this presentation, we’ll talk about what we can learn from some of the most moving shelter dogs about resilience, stress as adaptation, and quality of life for pets and the people that care for them.

     

    This webinar has been pre-approved for:

    • 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
    • 1 NACA CE
    • 1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

    Petfinder members who participate are eligible for exclusive Petfinder Foundation grant opportunities.

    To register for Adoption Options workshops, log in with your Association username and password OR create a FREE “Learning Non-Member” account.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/pf4