Return-to-field is an increasingly popular program for saving the lives of community cats. What is it exactly and why are shelters around the country embracing it? Neighborhood Cats, an active participant in two RTF programs and co-author of the new Return-to-field handbook published by HSUS, will take a deep dive into the policies and issues surrounding this still controversial approach. We’ll also look at how to run an RTF program, including ways that local groups and volunteers can contribute. Plus how to integrate RTF with TNR to achieve the biggest possible impact.
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Online Course – 11/7/20 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – The Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
Join Neighborhood Cats and The Community Cats Podcast on November 7, 2020, from 2:00–4:30 p.m.** EDT to find out everything you need to know to become part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood. Expert instructors will teach you the best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works.
We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects.
Attendees will receive a certificate of completion** and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.
**New York City-area attendees who earn their certificate will also qualify for free local TNR services, including spay/neuter, trap rentals, and expert hands-on assistance. If you are an NYC-area resident, please stay tuned after the class for an optional 30-minute session on how to access these NYC resources.
PLEASE NOTE – Webinar registration links will appear on the page you will be sent to after completing your purchase and on your receipt. You must complete this step in order to participate in the event. If you do not receive a receipt, please email support@communitycatspodcast.com before November 6, 2020 for assistance.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/product/neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-nov-7/
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Online Course – 11/8/20 – CAVMRC Online Fall Training – CVMA (fee applies)
CAVMRC Online Fall Training – November 8, 2020
With over 2,300 volunteers, the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (CAVMRC) provides emergency veterinary medical care to animals in disasters. As part of the CAVMRC’s mission to train and credential veterinary professionals to support animal and public health during a disaster, the CAVMRC is offering a low-cost, interactive online continuing education course to veterinarians, RVTs, and veterinary assistants.
By registering for this course, you are also registering to become a volunteer member of the CAVMRC, if you are not already a current member. CAVMRC membership is free and participation is strictly voluntary. This course is only available to CAVMRC members.
Registration closes November 1, 2020.
Course Topics
Animals in Disasters – Common Medical Conditions
This course provides detailed information on emergency/critical care topics that can benefit you in everyday practice as well as during a disaster response. Course instructors are Dorrie Black, DVM, MPVM, DACVECC and Grant Miller, DVM.
Course topics:
- Traumatic Injuries/Triage
- Fire-related Injuries – Burn Assessment
- Fire-related Injuries – Burn Dressings
- Disease Outbreaks in Temporary Shelters
- Deployment in the CAVMRC
CEUs
Maximum of 6.5 CEUs. The CVMA is a statutorily-approved California CE provider.
Date/Time
Sunday, November 8, 2020
Introduction: 8:45 AM
Class: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PMCost
Registration closes November 1, 2020 CVMA Members:
$99Non-Members:
$119DVM/RVT Students:
$25Contact Information
CAVMRC questions: Contact Dr. Grant Miller at gmiller@cvma.net.
Seminar questions: Contact Della Yee at dyee@cvma.net.
California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps
1400 River Park Drive, Suite 100WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/resources/disaster-response-program-2/california-veterinary-medical-reserve-corps-cavmrc/cavmrc-disaster-response-preparedness-fall-training-course/cavmrc-disaster-response-preparedness-fall-training-course/
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Webinar – 10/27/20 – Pet Tutor Application Webinar with Eileen Udry – Pet Tutor
Learn about how Eileen uses the Pet Tutor Smart Training Feeder to train. Go in depth with her on her training techniques. Ask Eileen questions and enjoy the show!
VIRTUAL CHAT. LIVE ON ZOOM & @PETTUTOR FACEBOOK
Eileen Udry has been a long time customer and supporter of Pet Tutor. She is a trainer of dogs and people as well as a writer. Eileen is the Director of Redefining Dogs Foundation (RDF), which is a non-profit that works to improve the quality of life and adoptability of shelter dogs; Eileen has worked in various dog -related training realms-including pet dog and service dog training and is a Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and written for various dog training publications; and as a TAGteach (primary) instructor.
Eileen has a Ph.D. in human performance and learning. Eileen left her university position over a decade ago and switched from working with elite athletes and performers to work more intensively with dogs and people who are passionate about dogs. Despite no longer working in academia, Eileen’s academic background continues to inform her approach to working with people and dogs.
Information from eileenudry.com
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CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 10/29/20 – Taking the Fear Out of Fungus! – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP
In this fun fungal discussion, we’re going to focus on how to treat ringworm pandemic style (i.e. in foster homes). Sound daunting? It’s really not that scary! San Francisco SPCA SPORE leader Laura Mullen will break it down for us.
We’re going to cover:
- Organizing treatment and follow up in foster homes
- When can they come back? Avoiding ‘Out of sight; Out of mind”
- Tip and tricks of the trade: Learning from fungal foster parents on the frontlines
- Bringing the community together: It takes a village, what can we do even if we don’t want to foster ringworm cats
To Join the Zoom Meeting
https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/j/900364297?pwd=WndTUnlidXhqaStMSjNZdlJDVDg0QT09 <https://sheltermedicine.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a75971c5c2718a53106f9e6ea&id=b124ae0ef7&e=268f362992>
Meeting ID: 900 364 297
Passcode: together
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Meeting ID: 900 364 297
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CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 10/22/20 – Villain, Victim, or Hero Presentation by Billions Institute Leader Becky Margiotta – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP
On a scale from one to ten, how open are you to learning something new?
Curiosity and humility are a huge part of leading change. And while most of us love to learn and believe we’re completely open to discovery, the truth is we all take on different personas that take us out of learning without us even being aware that we’ve “turned off” learning mode.
Join us for a different kind of CASCAR (that’s right, this is new territory for us!), where we’ll go on a journey with one of Dr. Hurley’s mentors, the incredible Becky Margiotta (100,000 Homes Campaign, Skid Row School for Unleashing Large-Scale Change, Billion Institute), to find out which of the three main personas, hero, victim, villain, like to ride with us to work from time to time. (Don’t be shy, we all have uninvited carpoolers.)
Most importantly, we’ll learn how to recognize when they are showing up and what to do with them when they do.
Bring your staff, bring your board, bring your cat. We’re on a mission to move barriers out of the way of progress and, sometimes, that starts with a little self-discovery.
To Join the Zoom Meeting
https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/j/900364297?pwd=WndTUnlidXhqaStMSjNZdlJDVDg0QT09 <https://sheltermedicine.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a75971c5c2718a53106f9e6ea&id=b124ae0ef7&e=268f362992>
Meeting ID: 900 364 297
Passcode: together
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,900364297# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 900 364 297
Find your local number: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/u/acRTFiO9ex <https://sheltermedicine.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a75971c5c2718a53106f9e6ea&id=4c60d2305a&e=268f362992>
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Online Conference – 12/1/20 to 12/3/20 – Virtual Fall Conference – The AAWA (fee applies)
As the end of 2020 approaches, we are preparing to say a fond farewell to a not-so-fond year. While 2020 has been filled with turmoil and uncertainty, we can take pride in the unparalleled COLLABORATION that has grown between national, international, state, and local organizations. We look forward to strengthening these relationships even more in 2021, and beyond.
As we move forward TOGETHER in the “new normal,” leadership and strategic human resource skills will be more vital and necessary than ever. Carefully selected and curated content in this virtual conference is designed to help you build these skills so you can guide your teams not only through the pandemic, but to thrive during and long after it has receded.
The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement is committed to helping you strengthen your talents and build partnerships. JOIN US as we celebrate collaboration and help you, leaders in our field, continue to work together to maximize impact.
Here are just a few of the sessions being offered:
- 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.
Download the conference brochure to see a full listing of sessions and descriptions
Group Registration: If you are a member registering ONLINE for the conference and want to bring non-members of The Association from your organization’s staff at the discounted member rate, please log in and register FIRST; then register each non-member on the same registration form to receive The Association member rate. Up to FIVE (5) people from your organization may register at the member rate.
Your registration includes unlimited access to the full conference recordings and the virtual exhibit hall through January 31, 2021.
Refund Policy
Full refund if requested in writing to meetings@theaawa.org on or before November 29, 2020.
No refunds on or after November 30, 2020WEBSITE LINK: https://theaawa.org/event/fall2020
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Online Conference – 10/29/20 to 10/30/20 – 22nd Annual Animal Protection and Wellness Expo – The Animal Protection Society (fee applies)
22nd Annual ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELLNESS EXPO
WORLD WIDE VIRTUAL ONLINE CONFERENCE 2020
October 29-30, 2020AFFORDABLE • INFORMATIONAL • NEW COURSES
General Ticket: 2-day Ticket $99 1-day Ticket $65
Government Ticket: 2-day Ticket $75 1-day Ticket $50
Student Ticket: 2-day Ticket $50 1-day Ticket $35
WE’RE GOING VIRTUAL!
Due to Covid-19 and wanting to continue educating professionals and advocates world wide, The Animal Protection And Wellness Expo is now a Virtual Conference for 2020. The APAW Expo brings a vast cross section of professionals and advocates together in one place, for vital education and best practices to protect animals and humans nationwide.
THE VALUE OF APAW EXPO – A Virtual Conference:
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More than 40 Dynamic Speakers who are leaders in the animal welfare, law and wellness fields
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Additional Bonus Classes for you to watch at a later time
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Online access to speaker handouts before and after the conference
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Continuing education opportunities
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Virtual exhibit hall providing a one-stop shop for the latest products, services & organizations
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3 Raffles each day to win great prizes
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Live Q & A during the APAW Expo live dates – October 29 – 30.
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On demand access to all content and exhibit booths until January 1, 2021
CONFERENCE & EXPO HOURS
Welcome and Announcements 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Virtual Exhibit Hall Open: October 1 – January 1, 2020
Welcome and Announcements 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Virtual Exhibit Hall Open: October 1 – January 1, 2020
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.animalprotectionexpo.org/
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Online Conference – 10/30/20, 10/31/20, and 11/1/20 – Conference Unleashed 2020 – Behavior Modification for Anxious/Worried/Fearful Dogs – Control Unleashed Program (fee applies)
October 30 – November 1, 2020
Join us for the first annual Conference Unleashed!
A 3-day virtual conference focused on exploring the art and science behind the Control Unleashed® program. Geek out with us as we talk about everything from using CU for behavior modification to applying CU in sport-specific training and with other species.
Need help and inspiration for your reactive, distracted, worried, over-the-top dog? Need help and inspiration for your students’ dogs in a performance or a behavioral context? Or are you already a Control Unleashed fan? Come play with us and learn how to apply the Control Unleashed program to your specific situation! Whether it’s for a dog who is too anxious to tolerate strangers walking near them or a dog that is having trouble focusing at an agility trial, we’ve got you covered. Wear a costume, eat some candy, and enjoy the only conference that is so nerdy… IT’S SCARY!
Come learn from some of the world’s most popular presenters about
- Operant conditioning
- Neuroscience
- Behavior modification
- Start buttons and cooperative training
- Focus and choice
- Essential skills any performance dog needs to be successful at class and trials
Not sure how the broader themes fit into your training plan for your specific sport? Our unique context talks, given by experienced CCUIs (Certified Control Unleashed Instructors), will apply the CU program to various dog sports and daily life activities.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.cleanrun.com/product/conference_unleashed_2020_3_day_virtual_conference/index.cfm
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Webinar – 10/22/20 – Recommended Operational Changes for Veterinary Practices 2020–21 – Virox
Recommended Operational Changes for Veterinary Practices 2020–21
A panel of 4 business operations advisors outline human resource, OSHA safety, infectious disease, and management changes for the veterinary practice 2020-21 during COVID. You’ll learn:
Workflow
How practices are transitioning to inside care during the winter months while reducing workload and still keeping employees and clients safe.Speaker Bash Halow provides real-life examples of how practices are bringing clients back into the building and switching up workflow to reduce the workload on already-overstretched teams. Includes a brief review of essential communication and scheduling tools that will help you now and indefinitely into the future.
Human Resources
A legal perspective on the common HR issues facing employers during COVID and how to deal with them fairly.Labor attorney Kim Rovtar of Blue River Pet Care provides employers with an overview of HR during COVID as well as a flow chart for a legally-safe way to manage unprecedented COVID-related employee issues.
Infectious Disease
An evidence-based look at COVID-19 as we understand the disease today and the best practices we can all take to keep others and ourselves safe.Nicole Kenny, Infection Disease expert with Virox Animal Health, has styled her presentation specifically for the experienced, medically-trained veterinary professional.
OSHA Safety
A review of the essential safety practices for all veterinary hospitals and the information you need to make intelligent decisions about operations while still staying compliant with the law.OSHA consultant Isabel DeOliveira helps leaders make safety decisions that are right for your employees, your business, and in compliance with federal and state guidelines. She’ll include FREE, risk-free ways OSHA can provide individualized help for your business.
Additionally attendees receive:
– Written proceedings that include important links to valuable resources for the veterinary leader
-Links to OSHA, labor law, and management resources that can help attendees with their individual questions and issues.
-Ample Q & A time for your specific concernsAttendance for this interactive webinar is free, but demand is expected to be high, so we encourage you to register soon.
WEBSITE LINK: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/161/xyxvztxz