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  • Webinar – 7/30/20 – Working and Managing Inter-Agency Relationships: Investigating & Prosecuting Animal Abuse Cases – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    Webinar – 7/30/20 – Working and Managing Inter-Agency Relationships: Investigating & Prosecuting Animal Abuse Cases – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    Successful animal cruelty investigations and prosecutions require strong relationships between many agencies and entities. The police, animal services, animal rescue groups, veterinarians, prosecutors, and more have a part to play in bringing these cases to the finish line. In this webinar, Oregon’s special prosecutor for animal cruelty cases Jake Kamins will discuss his experiences, good and bad, in coordinating multiple agencies through taking these often-complex cases to trial and bringing these defendants to justice.

     

    You will learn:

    • How to coordinate investigations and search warrants with multiple agencies involved.
    • Best practices for ensuring all discovery is collected and turned over when multiple agencies are working on a case.
    • How to ensure agencies will continue to work together harmoniously on animal cruelty cases.

     

     

    The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. We believe only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA’s purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership.

     

     

     

     

     

    The National Law Enforcement Center on Animal Abuse was established by the National Sheriffs’ Association to provide law enforcement officers information on the realities of animal abuse and to promote their proactive involvement in the enforcement of animal abuse laws in their communities. Through our partners, the Center will serve as an information clearinghouse and forum for law enforcement on the growing problem of animal abuse and its link to other types of crimes, including violence against humans. The Center also promotes officer safety in officer-dog encounters through continuing education and training.

     

     

     

    Presenters:

    Since 2013, Jake Kamins has served as Animal Cruelty Deputy District Attorney (AC-DDA) in the State of Oregon, where he represents the State in criminal animal cruelty cases. To date, Jake has been sworn as a Deputy District Attorney in 21 of Oregon’s 36 counties, prosecuting over 150 individual cases of animal abuse and neglect.

    As AC-DDA, Jake trains and consults with law enforcement, veterinarians, animal rescue workers, and attorneys on animal cruelty issues. He also communicates regularly with the media as a subject matter expert and has been involved in legislative drafting and testimony.

    Jake worked as a Deputy DA at the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office from 2009-2013. He received his B.A. in 2004 from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, and his J.D. in 2009 from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. At Lewis & Clark, Jake was an Associate Editor of the Lewis & Clark Law Review and clerked at the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office. While at Multnomah County, Jake developed a passion for working on animal cruelty cases. In 2012, he was named one of the nation’s Top 10 Animal Defenders by the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

    Jake lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife, his two children, and Sophie and Scarf, the family cats.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/working-and-managing-inter-agency-relationships-investigating-prosecuting-animal-abuse-cases/

  • Webinar – 8/11/20 – Getting Started with Managed Intake – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    Webinar – 8/11/20 – Getting Started with Managed Intake – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    In any open admission facility, one of the largest challenges faced is intake.  The unpredictability of what may be coming into your facility and how it will enter leaves many of us walking in first thing in the morning with no idea how to plan our day. Animal welfare, just like any other business, needs to be able to have some method of planning for what is coming so that we can ensure we have what we need to handle the situation.  We all know emergencies arise and we are all masters at flying by the seat of our pants, but are we doing that more than we need to?  This session will discuss how some agencies have transitioned their intake model to allow for increased planning surrounding intake and thereby created an opportunity to increase the number of lives saved.

    This is the first of a two-part series.

     

    The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. We believe only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA’s purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership.

     

    Presenters:

    Dr. Josh Fisher has an educational background in population management/medicine, public health, veterinary sciences, informatics, and healthcare administration.  He has been working in the veterinary medical/animal welfare field for over 15 years holding management roles in private practices, corporate practices, the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine, county government, and now as the Animal Services Director for the City of Charlotte/Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

    A strong advocate for professional development and growth in the animal welfare industry, Josh seeks to involve staff in continued education and training opportunities as well as in cutting edge industry research.  His professional interests focus on disease reduction/prevention, advanced marketing/placement and intake reduction tactics, strategic planning, and staff career development in the area of animal welfare.  His projects include increasing interest of veterinary/veterinary technician students in the animal welfare industry as well as working with community veterinarians to break down barriers, develop relationships, and increase involvement in community-focused animal welfare (animal control and sheltering) practices.

    It is a passion of Josh’s to bring a level of awareness to the animal welfare industry in such a way that young adults and college students make the decision to pursue animal welfare as a profession rather than falling into it by chance.

    WEBSITE LINK: https://justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/getting-started-with-managed-intake/

  • Webinar – 8/9/20 – The Scoop on Poop – National Kitten Coalition

    Webinar – 8/9/20 – The Scoop on Poop – National Kitten Coalition

    Kittens are little poop machines! In this webinar we will take you through different scenarios and explain what your kitten’s poop is telling you about its health. There will be plenty of pictures!

    *This kitten life-saving project was made possible in part through a generous Grant from The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://kittencoalition.org/event/webinar-the-scoop-on-poop/

  • Online Conference – August 6 to 8, 2020 – New Mexico Humane Conference – Animal Humane New Mexico

    Online Conference – August 6 to 8, 2020 – New Mexico Humane Conference – Animal Humane New Mexico

    The 2020 New Mexico Humane Conference is going VIRTUAL!

    We want to ensure our amazing speakers and attendees stay safe during the current coronavirus pandemic. But that doesn’t mean that learning should stop! We’ll be offering the same amazing speakers and sessions to help you expand your life-saving work via a virtual platform.

    We will offer three full days of educational session: Thursday, August 6–Friday, August 7–Saturday, August 8.

    Best of all: for 2020 conference registration is FREE!

    Register using the links on this page. Details for attending the virtual conference will be sent to registered attendees the week of the event. 

    How can we offer this year’s amazing conference for free? With amazing support from our attendees! To donate to this year’s event and help us continue our work into 2021, click the button below. 

    Donate to NMHC
  • Webinar – 7/30/20 – 8 Strategies for Creating a More Inclusive Volunteer Program -MAVA

    Webinar – 7/30/20 – 8 Strategies for Creating a More Inclusive Volunteer Program -MAVA

    Many organizations struggle to engage volunteers who reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the communities they serve. In response to this issue, the Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration (MAVA) recently embarked on a research study which resulted in a set of eight strategies for creating a more inclusive volunteer program within nonprofit and government organizations. These strategies serve as a starting point for leaders who are seeking concrete next steps for better engaging volunteers from communities of color. In this interactive session, led by Lisa Joyslin, Inclusive Volunteerism Program Manager at MAVA, you’ll learn about the eight strategies, share your own experiences and create an action plan for launching a more inclusive volunteer program within your own organization. The session will be moderated by Jamila Cowan-Wideman, Director of Global Employee Empowerment at Dell, a member of IAVE’s Global Corporate Volunteer Council (GCVC).

    About the Presenter – Lisa Joyslin:

    Lisa Joyslin is the Inclusive Volunteerism Program Manager at the Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration (MAVA). Her work is focused on learning how to address systemic inequities in volunteer engagement systems to better engage communities of color as volunteers at nonprofit and government organizations. Lisa has worked in the field of volunteer engagement for nearly 15 years, including 4 years as the Volunteer Services Officer for the Red Cross Minnesota Region and positions at multiple volunteer centers. She holds a Master of Public Policy degree from the University of Minnesota.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5164834233830611984

  • Town Hall – 7/30/20 – COVID-19: Preparing for the Housing Crisis – Best Friends

    Town Hall – 7/30/20 – COVID-19: Preparing for the Housing Crisis – Best Friends

    COVID-19: Preparing for the Housing Crisis
    Join Elise Traub, Best Friends’ Senior Director of Legislation and Advocacy, as she leads a panel of housing and eviction experts from both the animal welfare and public housing fields. Their discussion will include how to get ahead of the curve, how to support families in crisis, and how to keep pets and families together.

    Panelists:
    Elizabeth Orek, national campaign manager, Best Friends Animal Society
    Flora Arabo, national director for state and local policy, Enterprise Community Partners
    Shannon Glen, executive director, My Pit Bull is Family
    Subi Ambrose, executive director, Matrix Housing Services

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://network.bestfriends.org/lifesaving-library/covid-19/upcoming-virtual-events

  • Webinar – 7/29/20 – PTSD in our Companion Animals – Virox

    Webinar – 7/29/20 – PTSD in our Companion Animals – Virox

    In this talk we will discuss what is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and how research on Military Working Dogs applies to our companion animals and how our knowledge of treatment for PTSD can be applied to pets.

  • Webinar – 8/12/20 – Million Cat Challenge: Navigating Anesthetic Drug Shortages in Shelters After COVID – Maddie’s Fund

    Webinar – 8/12/20 – Million Cat Challenge: Navigating Anesthetic Drug Shortages in Shelters After COVID – Maddie’s Fund

    August 12, 2020 by Dr. Sheilah Robertson and Dr. Sarah Kirk

    Audience: Executive Leadership, Shelter/Rescue Staff & Volunteers, Veterinary Team

    Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, widespread drug shortages are currently impacting all healthcare providers, including animal shelters and nonprofit veterinary clinics. Those shortages are likely to worsen.

    In this 90-minute webcast, you’ll learn what your organization needs to know to provide spay/neuter and veterinary care in a time of COVID from anesthesiologist and pain management specialist Dr. Sheilah Robertson. She will lay out how shelters and clinics can navigate current and anticipated drug shortages, provide tips on how to stay agile and plan ahead, and share information about drugs that have had their “use by” dates extended because of shortages.

    Join us on Wednesday, August 12 at 12 noon Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern.

    This webcast will be recorded.

    Maddie’s Fund® has applied for advanced approval of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit for attendees of this webcast.

    REGISTER NOW

    About Dr. Sheilah Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD
    DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), CVA, MRCVS
    Courtesy Lecturer at Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida

    Dr. Robertson received her veterinary training at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. Following graduation, she spent a year as a surgery intern followed by training in anesthesia and a PhD at the University of Bristol. She received her Maddie’s Graduate Certificate in Shelter Medicine from the University of Florida. She was a member of the Association of Shelter Veterinarian’s Task Force to Advance Spay-Neuter, is a member of the American Association or Feline Practitioners (AAFP) welfare committee, was a member of the Feline Nursing guidelines committee, and co-chaired the 2018 feline anesthesia guidelines task force.

    Dr. Robertson also co-authored the AAFP/American Animal Hospital Association Pain Management Guidelines for cats and dogs in 2015. She is currently serving as the Medical Director for Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice and is a courtesy lecturer at the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at UF.

    About Dr. Sarah Kirk, DVM
    Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida

    After graduating with her DVM from Michigan State University, Dr. Kirk sampled many offerings of this wonderful profession including private practice, behavior, and research, with the majority of her career spent in shelter medicine and surgery. After moving to Florida in 2008, she was fortunate to become involved with the Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program at UF, participating in Operation Catnip, the Community Cat Management Course, shelter consultations, and disaster response. Through her disaster response, she was introduced to large scale cruelty cases, ultimately becoming Medical Director of the ASPCA’s Field Investigation and Response team.

    She earned her MS in Veterinary Sciences with a concentration in Shelter Medicine in May 2017 from the University of Florida and joined the Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program shortly thereafter. In addition to her work as an online instructor, she participates in shelter consultations both on the US mainland and in Puerto Rico. Her special interests include facility design, population management, welfare of shelter animals, and infectious diseases of rescued animals.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.maddiesfund.org/mcc-navigating-anesthetic-shortages-after-covid.htm?p=0EECED7D-7E3F-4ECB-A2D8-CD9099F21539
  • Webinar – 8/5/20 – Closed and Open Tooth Extraction – VDOS (fee applies)

    Webinar – 8/5/20 – Closed and Open Tooth Extraction – VDOS (fee applies)

    Do you struggle removing a canine or carnassial tooth? What about root remnants and ankylosed teeth in cats? No worries, here you learn all the tricks you need for safe and complete extraction of teeth!

    This webinar will review the indications, biomechanics, equipment/instrument/material needs, and techniques of tooth extraction in dogs and cats. Closed and open techniques will be described step-by-step, including the creation of flaps in one jaw quadrant and the use of high-speed tools for sectioning of teeth and removal of alveolar bone. Tips will be shared on how to make tension-free flaps for wound closure. Complications of tooth extraction and their management will be discussed. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vdos.org/event-details/closed-and-open-tooth-extraction-2

  • Webinar – 9/7/20 – Closed and Open Tooth Extraction – VDOS (fee applies)

    Webinar – 9/7/20 – Closed and Open Tooth Extraction – VDOS (fee applies)

    Do you struggle removing a canine or carnassial tooth? What about root remnants and ankylosed teeth in cats? No worries, here you learn all the tricks you need for safe and complete extraction of teeth!

    This webinar will review the indications, biomechanics, equipment/instrument/material needs, and techniques of tooth extraction in dogs and cats. Closed and open techniques will be described step-by-step, including the creation of flaps in one jaw quadrant and the use of high-speed tools for sectioning of teeth and removal of alveolar bone. Tips will be shared on how to make tension-free flaps for wound closure. Complications of tooth extraction and their management will be discussed. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vdos.org/event-details/closed-and-open-tooth-extraction-3