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  • Webinar – 7/15/20 – Large-Scale Animal Cruelty Seizures: Key Considerations – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse/HSUS

    Webinar – 7/15/20 – Large-Scale Animal Cruelty Seizures: Key Considerations – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse/HSUS

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    Preparing for a large-scale animal cruelty seizure provides exceptional challenges and can be daunting for any agency. This webinar will briefly review how to prepare for, and execute, one of these cases, from case-building through prosecution. Specifically, it will cover how to prepare for a case involving a significant number of animals, with a focus on engaging key stakeholders and securing critical physical/personnel resources. The presentation will discuss evidence documentation and sentencing considerations, unique to large-scale cases.

     

     

     

     

    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.

     

     

     

    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.

     

     

     

    Founded in 1954, the Humane Society of the United States and its affiliates around the globe fight the big fights to end suffering for all animals. Together with millions of supporters, the HSUS takes on puppy mills, factory farms, trophy hunts, animal testing and other cruel industries, and together with its affiliates, rescues and provides direct care for over 100,000 animals every year. The HSUS works on reforming corporate policy, improving and enforcing laws and elevating public awareness on animal issues.

     

     

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/large-scale-animal-cruelty-seizures-key-considerations/

  • Webinar – 7/15/20 – Diarrhea on the Run – National Kitten Coalition

    Webinar – 7/15/20 – Diarrhea on the Run – National Kitten Coalition

    Get the down and dirty basics about diarrhea in kittens. Understand the causes, know what you can do to provide supportive care, and learn about treatment options to address a variety of diarrhea causes. As always, the webinar will include a wealth of information, and there will also be time for Q & A.

    Click here to register for this free webinar!

  • Webinar – 7/16/20 – The Ins & Outs of Perception: Crafting the Culture and Brand of Your Organization – CalAnimals for CalAnimals Members

    Webinar – 7/16/20 – The Ins & Outs of Perception: Crafting the Culture and Brand of Your Organization – CalAnimals for CalAnimals Members

    Speaker:  Melanie Sadek, Executive Director, Valley Humane Society

    Culture and brand are subtle expressions of your organization’s values that take careful planning and regular fine-tuning. Take the lead on creating a culture within your organization that better supports your own team and the community you serve. Attendees will learn how to evaluate their organization’s brand and make simple changes to evolve into a community-focused organization with stronger relationships and improved public perception.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.calanimals.org/on

  • Webinar – 7/9/20 – Supporting Your Community with a Pet Safety Net – CalAnimals – for CalAnimals Members

    Webinar – 7/9/20 – Supporting Your Community with a Pet Safety Net – CalAnimals – for CalAnimals Members

    Speakers:  Darlene Blackman, Director of Community Engagement, Marin Humane, and Katilyn Navarro, Pet Retention Coordinator, Ventura County Animal Services

    One of the many ways sheltering services are changing is responding to the needs of pets living in the community. Pet Safety Net programs work to keep pets in their homes by providing support for their care. If an animal has to be surrendered to a shelter because the family cannot provide the necessary care, it is a tragedy for all. The animal loses its family, the family loses their beloved pet and the shelter has to spend funds on an animal that has a home. We will look at the programs offered at Marin Humane and Ventura County Animal Services that assist owners in keeping their pets and preventing surrenders.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.calanimals.org/on

  • Webinar – 7/2/20 – Chameleon Shelter Software – Licensing – Deep Dive – Chameleon

    Webinar – 7/2/20 – Chameleon Shelter Software – Licensing – Deep Dive – Chameleon

    Now that we have a solid understanding of the Tag/Link window, it’s time to take a closer look at licensing. We’ll look at ways Chameleon can be customized to support your licensing workflow. We’ll look at various routes for licensing and focus on ways to automate processes.  This is the second class in a 3-part licensing series intended to help you become more efficient at licensing and generate revenue.

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  • Webinar – 7/10/20 – From Farm to Tablet: Farm Animal Welfare Advocacy – ASPCA

    Webinar – 7/10/20 – From Farm to Tablet: Farm Animal Welfare Advocacy – ASPCA

    Please join us on Friday, July 10, at 1:00 PM ET, for a webinar on farm animal welfare, protection and advocacy!

    You will hear from the ASPCA’s Farm Animal Welfare department about the work they’re doing to promote humane practices for farmed animals, to expand resources for consumers, and to pass effective legislation and policy. Our Legislative Engagement team will also speak about how citizen advocates can get involved in protecting farm animals.

    DATE: Friday, July 10
    TIME: 1:00 PM ET (10 AM PT) (approximately 1 hour)
    WHERE: You’ll receive a Zoom link upon registering, as well as by email.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://aspcaforms.wufoo.com/forms/from-farm-to-tablet-farm-animal-welfare-advocacy/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&eml_id=12933&eml_name=News+Alert+2020.06.26+National+-+20200625_152848&utm_content=

  • Webinar – 6/27/20 – The Drop Trapper: A Trapper’s Best Friend – The Community Cats Podcast

    Webinar – 6/27/20 – The Drop Trapper: A Trapper’s Best Friend – The Community Cats Podcast

    Trying to catch the last cat in your colony who isn’t fixed? Got a wily feral who just won’t go into a box trap, no matter how much you spend on roasted chicken? How about catching a litter of kittens all at once—with their mom? All these tough trapping situations and more can be solved if you know how to use a drop trap! Join Neighborhood Cats, co-designers of the first commercially available drop trap, as they discuss how to use this invaluable tool. Plus tips and tricks for advanced drop trappers, too.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4467294158664769292

  • Live Q&A – 6/25/20 – Cyberbullying – Viticus Group Animal Health

    Live Q&A – 6/25/20 – Cyberbullying – Viticus Group Animal Health

    Hi, join us this Thursday night for a Facebook Live Q&A on an issue that continues to be a sore spot for many veterinary professionals: cyberbullying. The stress level of our clients, our team members, and ourselves might be at an all-time high right now, and unfortunately people can feel pretty brazen about what they write online.

    As a veterinary professional, how do you deal with an attack against your character by email, social media, or negative online review? Our panel will share with us their thoughts on how to protect our practices, our team members, and our own mental health. Don’t miss this in-depth discussion hosted by Dr. Natalie Marks, 6/25 at 9p EST (6p PST)

    Like us on Facebook now to get notified when our live panel discussion starts.

    FACEBOOK PAGE LINK:  https://www.facebook.com/ViticusGroupAnimalHealth

  • Timely Advice and a Great Download from the Kitten Lady

    Timely Advice and a Great Download from the Kitten Lady

    Timely advice from Kitten Lady about “I Found a Kitten Outside! Should I Bring Her Into My CASA?” The CASA method helps Good Samaritans determine whether kittens are better off being left with their moms for the time being or should be taken in and cared for right away. And don’t forget . . . kittens are clues that there are adult cats around to followup with TNR as well.

    Visit her website for other great materials to share with the public and your foster parents: https://www.kittenlady.org/

    Download this great resource here thanks to the Kitten Lady.

    View it below and/or use the “Download” button under it to download for your own use.

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  • Portalmania 2020 – Triple Your Impact!

    Portalmania 2020 – Triple Your Impact!

    Despite high adoption rates recently, many cats in the US are still stuck in shelters. In these unfamiliar and overwhelming environments, cats seldom have space to exhibit normal behavior like stretching and fully extending their body so are more prone to depression and illness.

    Fortunately, there’s a simple way to reduce all of these problems for cats in shelters—cat portals. Installing these clever closable windows in kennel walls allows cats to move from space to space, giving them more freedom. Research shows that this reduces stress and disease, and creates far better outcomes for cats in shelters awaiting their forever homes.

    Shelters that have already installed the portals share nothing but excitement for the improvement they see in the cats in their care. Staff at the Calgary Humane Society say, “Once the portals were done, we were quite amazed at how quickly we saw improvement in the cats’ overall well-being. Stress-related illnesses such as URI dropped, staff indicated they (the cats) seemed livelier with less scratching and biting.“

    Because of all this, GreaterGood.org’s Jackson Galaxy Project is partnering with Team Shelter USA and the Million Cat Challenge to retrofit shelters across America with cat portals and improve cats’ lives and outcomes. Thanks to a generous gift from Shor-Line, a portal can be purchased, delivered and installed for just $40. And now, you can TRIPLE your impact! For a limited time, Royal Canin is matching all donations dollar for dollar, up to $15,000. By donating today, YOU can provide a shelter with a cat portal for just $20!

    Please help us get portals to every single shelter that wants them. We’ve never had a better opportunity to upgrade the housing and welfare for cats in shelters. #Portalmania2020

    You can help. Give today to provide shelter cats with more freedom and better health, so they’ll find happy forever homes.

    Donate Today!

    For More Information Visit:

    https://give.greatergood.org/campaign/portalmania-help-install-cat-portals-in-shelters-across-america/c288622