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  • Shelter Medicine National Rounds – Weekly on Tuesdays – UW-Madison and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs

    Shelter Medicine National Rounds – Weekly on Tuesdays – UW-Madison and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs

    Hello National Shelter Medicine Rounds attendees,
    For National Rounds this upcoming Tuesday August 11th from 3-4pm CST we will hear from Captain Cindy Machado, CAWA, the Director of Animal Services at the Marin
    Humane Society in California. Captain Machado has been with MHS for 36 years, and was a part of Marin County developing a Hoarding Alliance and changing their approach to all hoarding cases, including animal hoarding. Please join us to hear from Captain Machado about Marin County’s experience and continue our discussion about hoarding. This will be recorded.
    National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
    Meeting ID: 520 278 731
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    Recordings and shared documents/links info:
    Some more formalized rounds will be recorded but many discussions will not be recorded in order better facilitate open and honest discussion. If you do not see a previous rounds on this document then it was not recorded. Links/documents shared in the chat during rounds can be accessed at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/9aafkcezkivmnb569upycuvxjpbgftvx <https://uwmadison.box.com/s/9aafkcezkivmnb569upycuvxjpbgftvx> We will be saving any documents and links that are shared in the chat in this folder called ‘Links shared in chat’  You should be able to access these box folders as a guest at any time without a sign in necessary.
    Thank you,
    Stephanie Koester, CVT
    Assistant Director, Shelter Medicine Program
    University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
    Rounds related documents, recordings, and details can be
    National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
    Meeting ID: 520 278 731
    One tap mobile
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    +16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)
    COVID-19 Rounds general info:
    We will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 and other current topics that impact shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET. You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu <mailto:nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu> and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance. Note: Rounds is typically held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month and will return to that format once the need for more regular discussion passes. Recordings will not be available during COVID-19 discussions but can be accessed from previous regular rounds and will again be available once we return to the usual
    format.
    This group is made up of shelter veterinarians, shelter vet trainees, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine
    rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu <mailto:nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu>.
    Web Conference System Details:
    If you have not used Zoom before I’d recommend you join at the zoom link in advance to give it a test run on your computer as you’ll likely need to do a quick download. For audio, you can use either your computer if you have microphone capabilities or you can dial in from your phone. Here is a link to test your audio in advance if you would like to: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio <https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio>
    In order to see the visuals that may be shared you must join either through your computer or download the app if joining from a mobile device.
  • FDSA Workshop – Starts 6/21/20 (7 days of workshop, final wrap-up on 7/1/20) – 7 Days to a More Confident Dog – Taught by: Julie Daniels (registration fee applies) – FDSA

    FDSA Workshop – Starts 6/21/20 (7 days of workshop, final wrap-up on 7/1/20) – 7 Days to a More Confident Dog – Taught by: Julie Daniels (registration fee applies) – FDSA

    Would your dog appreciate a jump start to confidence? Are you still using food when your dog is afraid? Would you like to learn how to help in effective ways? Take this short course! It’s open to all dogs of all ages!

    This Workshop is based on Julie’s popular Empowerment class. Solutions targeted through active games and clean mechanics! We’ll cover a different problem area each day and find an easy path to improvement. No doubt your dog is stronger in some areas than others. The weak areas benefit from doing the homework in the strong areas too! There will be a lot to choose from.

    We’ll build Value for Novelty, Noise, Strangeness, and the Unexpected. We’ll use Snuffle Boxes, Noise Tubes, Physical Play, Push-Back, and Humor. We’ll use the Broccoli Principle and the Curiosity Principle and the game of Surprise! Who knew scary sights and sounds could be funny, and even attractive? We’ll work up to a game of Seek the Strange. You’ll see it happen that working in one area will have positive transfer to another.

    It really is possible to overwrite insecurities with curiosity and optimism. You’ll get lots of new tools from this Workshop. You will learn a lot and you might see a whole new side of your insecure dog. Most of all, you’ll stack the deck in favor of growing confidence for your dog’s future.

    Lecture Publish Date: Sunday June 21

    Video Submissions Due Date:  Sunday June 28 @ 12pm noon PT

    Feedback & Questions Video Publish Date: Wednesday July 1

    Julie Daniels

     

     

     

     

     

    Instructor: Julie Daniels

    Julie Daniels won her first award for writing in the fourth grade, and she was training dogs long before that. Today Julie Daniels is one of the foremost names in dog agility in the United States.  She was one of the early champions of the sport and helped many clubs throughout the country

  • Webinar – 6/18/20 – Dr. Ellen Lindell – Separation Anxiety: Breakthrough Research (registration fee for webinar) – FDSA

    Webinar – 6/18/20 – Dr. Ellen Lindell – Separation Anxiety: Breakthrough Research (registration fee for webinar) – FDSA

    Date: Thursday, June 18, 2020

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

    The term “separation anxiety” is familiar to most people who share their lives with dogs. It has been defined as a condition in which a behavior is exhibited when a dog is not able to access a preferred person.

    Regardless of the specific behavior — urination, destruction of furniture, or demolition of doorways — the “diagnosis” would be the same. New research suggests that these behaviors are not the same at all, and might therefore need to be treated differently. This webinar will discuss some current perspectives on this disturbing condition and introduce new concepts for management.

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

  • Webinar – 6/18/20 – Chameleon Shelter Software – Crystal Reports – Writing from Scratch – Chameleon

    Webinar – 6/18/20 – Chameleon Shelter Software – Crystal Reports – Writing from Scratch – Chameleon

    This will be a more behind-the-scenes look at Crystal Report writing. Topics included will be database tables and links, selection formulas, and report anatomy. Things will get a little more technical this time. We will create a kennel inventory report and a kennel card.

    TAKE ME TO THE BEACH TO REGISTER NOW

  • Online Meeting – 6/18/20 – Medical Assistance Program Meeting – UC Davis KSMP

    Online Meeting – 6/18/20 – Medical Assistance Program Meeting – UC Davis KSMP

    Zoom link for this meeting is in the California Group’s Forum for CalAnimals/CASCAR members:

    https://www.sheltermedportal.com/groups/california/forum/discussion/cascar-medical-assistance-program-meeting-6-18-20-at-9-am-pacific/#post-4136

  • Online Event – 6/18/20 – Live From the Ranch – Ken Ramirez with Hannah Branigan – Animal Training and the Importance of Mentorships – Karen Pryor Academy

    Online Event – 6/18/20 – Live From the Ranch – Ken Ramirez with Hannah Branigan – Animal Training and the Importance of Mentorships – Karen Pryor Academy

    LIVE FROM THE RANCH

    Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, June 18 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Hannah Branigan and will weigh in on trending topics in the training community, explore the importance of mentorships, and discuss strategies to build energy and engagement in online classes.

    Ken Ramirez

    Ken is the EVP and Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Training, co-leading the company with Aaron Clayton. Ken oversees the vision for, and development of, training education programs. You will usually find Ken teaching at a ClickerExpo conference, leading a course at the Karen Pryor National Training Center (The Ranch), or teaching one of the Karen Pryor Academy courses.

    A 40+ year veteran of animal care and training, Ken is a biologist and behaviorist who has supervised the development care and training of more than 40,000 species. He has worked with organizations across the globe to improve animal training, program effectiveness, and animal health and welfare. Ken’s diverse body of contributions includes designing and implementing conservation projects for elephant protection and spearheading projects to train everything from komodo dragons to butterflies. Ken’s extensive canine work includes working with trainers, organizations, and federal and state agencies on training procedures for topics including aggression, search-and-rescue, and scent detection.

    Ken has written/edited two successful books, taught at a major university, hosted two successful seasons of the television series Talk to the Animals, and was EVP of animal care and training at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. When he’s not doing cool stuff with animals and people, you might find Ken at a NY theater or at any movie screening.

    Hannah Brannigan

    Hannah Branigan has been training dogs and teaching people for more than 12 years. In addition to being a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP), she is a faculty member for KPA, a professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT). Hannah is also a popular speaker and teaches workshops all over the country. As the owner of Wonderpups, LLC, Hannah is committed to training both dogs and people with positive reinforcement methods.

    Hannah has titled her dogs in conformation, obedience, schutzhund, agility, and rally. Her dogs have multiple class wins, both AKC and UKC High in Trial awards, and scores that qualify for several Front & Finish Awards of Excellence (FFX).

    Learn more about Hannah on her website, on Facebook, on Instagram, on YouTube, or on Twitter.

    Prefer to save the link for later? https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81736380625?|  Password: 982499

    If you can’t tune in live or if the participant limit is reached, don’t worry! The episode will be available here after the broadcast concludes.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#hannah

  • Webinar – 7/9/20 – Processing Evidence in Animal Crime Cases – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    Webinar – 7/9/20 – Processing Evidence in Animal Crime Cases – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    Animal cruelty crimes generate unique and sensitive types of evidence. Some types of evidence, such as ammonia levels are transitory and require situation appropriate collection. Marks of animal struggling or suffering may be subtle but important to detect. Animals themselves may be evidence, whether living or deceased and they themselves present challenges at the crime scene and afterwards. This presentation will cover evidence recognition, documentation, preservation, and collection in a variety of types of animal cruelty crimes.

     

    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.

    A veterinarian experienced in animal welfare, emergency veterinary medicine and animal cruelty investigations, Dr. Smith-Blackmore has a special interest in working K9 safety as well as helping law enforcement and animal control officers feel confident in investigating allegations of animal cruelty. She is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police forensic science committee; the president of a veterinary forensics consulting group; an adjunct professor at the Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and a Fellow at the Center for Animals and Public Policy in North Grafton, Massachusetts.

    Jessica Rock

    Jessica Rock is an Assistant District Attorney with the Towaliga Judicial Circuit and the Georgia Statewide Animal Crimes Prosecutor and Trainer, only the 3rd of this kind in the nation. She provides statewide animal crime (animal cruelty and dogfighting) case assistance for law enforcement and prosecutors.  She also provides statewide and national training to law enforcement, animal control officers, prosecutors, judges and veterinarians on a variety of topics including animal abuse cases from the crime scene to the courtroom, dogfighting investigations and prosecutions and the link between animal abuse, interpersonal violence, and other collateral crimes.

    Former Deputy Chief of the Special Victims Unit for DeKalb County, Jessica graduated with Honors from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. Jessica received her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Emory University School of Law in 2003. After clerking for a superior court judge and the former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, in 2004, she became Georgia’s first dedicated animal cruelty prosecutor, creating Georgia’s first animal cruelty task force with law enforcement. For over a decade, Jessica successfully prosecuted thousands of special victims cases involving homicide, RICO, gangs, domestic violence, elder abuse, child victim cases, animal cruelty, and dogfighting. Training judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, animal control officers, and veterinarians for over 16 years, she continues teaching nationally and throughout Georgia.

    In addition to her speaking engagements, she also works diligently drafting laws related to animals in Georgia on both the state and local levels. She is the past Chair of the Animal Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia and on the executive board of the National Coalition on Violence Against Animals. She is also an adjunct professor at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Forensic Sciences Program.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/processing-evidence-in-animal-crime-cases/

  • Webinar – 7/8/20 – Animal Relocation in the COVID-19 Era – ASPCAPro

    Webinar – 7/8/20 – Animal Relocation in the COVID-19 Era – ASPCAPro

    About this Webinar

    Before resuming animal relocation programs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s essential to consider whether it is legally permissible to resume, confirm that the benefits outweigh the risks, and evaluate the scope and readiness of the program in order to mitigate both human and animal disease transmission. This webinar will introduce attendees to a guide that was created to help organizations assess their program’s preparedness in resuming animal relocation operations.

    Takeaways

    • Understand legal considerations before resuming transport operations
    • Discuss programmatic adjustments to minimize disease transmission
    • Introduce a framework for assessing readiness to resume animal relocation

    Suited For

    Shelter managers, personnel, and veterinary staff engaged in animal relocation programs

    PRESENTERS:
    Brian DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP , Senior Director of Shelter Medicine, ASPCA
    Karen S. Walsh, CAWA, Senior Director, Animal Relocation, Shelter Outreach, ASPCA
    Kevin O’Neill, Vice President of State Affairs, ASPCA
    ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:

     

    Brian DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP

    Senior Director of Shelter Medicine, ASPCA

    Brian DiGangi works for the ASPCA as a Senior Director of Shelter Medicine. He received his DVM from University of Florida and completed a residency in shelter medicine, and spent several years on faculty at UF before coming to the ASPCA. Brian is board certified in both Canine and Feline Practice and Shelter Medicine Practice by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. He is a past president of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and currently serves as the Editor for the American Heartworm Society.

     

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    Karen S. Walsh

    CAWA, Senior Director, Animal Relocation, Shelter Outreach, ASPCA

    Karen S Walsh, CAWA, LVMT, CFE is the Senior Director of Animal Relocation for the ASPCA and the former executive director of the McKamey Animal Center in Chattanooga, TN. She graduated from Blue Ridge in Virginia with a degree in veterinary technology and has achieved designations as a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator and a Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator. Karen has held leadership positions in both veterinary and animal welfare organizations and was appointed to serve on the Tennessee state Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. Karen lives in Tennessee with her husband, Tom, their four children, and a menagerie of furry and feathered family members on their small, but beautiful farm.

     

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    Kevin O’Neill

    Vice President of State Affairs, ASPCA

    Kevin O’Neill is the Vice President of State Affairs for the ASPCA.  For over twenty years, Kevin has worked in the field of policymaking, beginning his career in the California State Legislature, where he developed a robust bipartisan reputation and eventually became Chief of Staff to two different legislators.  During this time, Kevin helped establish the bi-partisan Animal Protection Caucus and worked on numerous animal welfare bills.   In 2012, Kevin was hired by the ASPCA as their Senior Legislative Director-Western Region, which includes CA, NV, OR, and WA.  Kevin fought for and enacted legislation to increase transparency in puppy imports into California, remove outdated euthanasia policies, and banned horse tripping in Nevada.  Since becoming Vice President of State Affairs, Kevin has expanded the state team’s influence into several new geographies and worked to focus efforts on groundbreaking policies aimed at eliminating puppy mills, removing barriers to pets in housing, increasing humane farming practices, and improving the ability for law enforcement to fight cruelty. Kevin and his family reside in the Greater Sacramento, CA area.

    Register now and you’ll be notified when the recording is available.

     

     

  • Webinar – 7/1/20 – Communicating in a Divided America – The AAWA

    Webinar – 7/1/20 – Communicating in a Divided America – The AAWA

    As part of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment To Action, The Association will continue offering resources and learning opportunities designed to further the eradication of systemic discrimination and racism in animal welfare.

    It’s no secret that our nation is deeply divided along political and social lines, especially right now. These divisions make it increasingly difficult for animal welfare organizations to develop messages that appeal to people on both sides of the divide.

    Join us for a free webinar that will equip your organization with the tools your staff, volunteers, and board need to listen thoughtfully and communicate effectively with supporters who span the political and social spectrum. Participants will learn how to:

    • Identify and speak to the shared values of internal and external audiences, including potential supporters, regardless of their political or social ideology
    • Assess your existing communications to find language and imagery that turns off those on either side of the ideological divide
    • Eliminate jargon and develop direct, accessible communications that connect with shared values
    • Reach key audiences who are either unaware of or turned off by your existing messaging

    This webinar has been pre-approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.

    This webinar:

    Peter Panepento

    Philanthropic Practice Leader, Turn Two Communications

    Peter Panepento founded Turn Two Communications, a full-service communications and PR firm that specializes in working with nonprofits and foundations. Peter spent nearly two decades in journalism, including more than a decade covering the nonprofit world at The Chronicle of Philanthropy. He is co-author of Modern Media Relations for Nonprofits.

    Peter specializes in helping nonprofits tell their stories. His portfolio includes the Community Foundation Public Awareness Initiative, Cleveland Foundation, Southeastern Council of Foundations, America’s Charities, Stamford Hospital Foundation, and the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/products/070120-communicating-in-a-divided-america#tab-product_tab_overview

  • Webinar – 7/1/20 – How to Use the Found Animals System – AmPa!

    Webinar – 7/1/20 – How to Use the Found Animals System – AmPa!

    In this session we will jump into a hands-on approach to using the Michelson Found Animals free registry to manage the animals you foster, or pull from local shelters.

    Shelter personnel that oversee rescue and foster networks will also benefit from this.

    Register here: https://bit.ly/2X4z9Yi

    WEBSITE LINK:  Visit Facebook Event Page – Click Here