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  • Webinar – 4/3/25 – Systems Change and Collaboration to Improve Animal Welfare – Life of Riley

    Webinar – 4/3/25 – Systems Change and Collaboration to Improve Animal Welfare – Life of Riley

    Life of Riley’s community has grown to encompass stakeholders in animal advocacy and the pet industry, academia and government agencies, human service providers as well as veterinary clinics and animal shelters. We believe everyone has a role in co-creating a better world for human and non-human animals and remain committed to building and supporting platforms that foster trust, listening, and relationship building amongst diverse stakeholders. To this end, we have invited Reos Partners to lead our next webinar on Systems Change and Collaboration. Reos Partners has worked with stakeholders holding disparate views and interests on a range of issues — from land reform in South Africa to educational reform in Brazil — to co-create sustainable solutions to these complex social challenges. Join us on Zoom to learn about and explore these approaches in the context of complex animal welfare challenges.

    Register here: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/springpointpartners/systems-change-and-collaboration-to-improve-animal-welfare-890173240

  • Online Event – 4/3/25 – Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection: Caring for Cats – Maddie’s Fund

    Online Event – 4/3/25 – Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection: Caring for Cats – Maddie’s Fund

    In this presentation, Stephanie will share insights on how she got the dog foster program off the ground, built a thriving online community, and engaged foster caregivers. She’ll dive into the impact of their field trip program, provide practical tips on fostering engagement within your online groups and discuss how she works foster care into the shelter’s communications regularly. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, you’ll leave with actionable strategies to boost your canine foster program!

    Guest Speaker: Stephanie Jackson, Public Information Officer, Louisville Metro Animal Services

    About Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection:
    Join us on the first Thursday of every month to discuss successful foster innovations and programs, collaborate with others in the field, answer questions and talk through complex foster-related issues.

    Who should join: Foster managers, coordinators, volunteers and any staff who are interested in learning about what’s working in foster programs.

    You only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration

    Can’t attend live?  Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting.

    All recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://maddies.fund/monthlyfosterconnectionMPF

    Maddie’s Fund does not share registration information.

    The opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration

  • Online Conference – 3/25/25 to 3/27/25 – My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025: Why Pets? Why Now? The Urgency of Inclusion – My Dog Is My Home (fee applies)

    Online Conference – 3/25/25 to 3/27/25 – My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025: Why Pets? Why Now? The Urgency of Inclusion – My Dog Is My Home (fee applies)

    Registration Now Open!
    March 25 – 27, 2025

    Join us for the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025. This virtual convening brings advocates and practitioners together from across fields to answer the questions of “why pets?” and “why now?” during a time of relative scarcity. Explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals.

    Our 3-day virtual event (March 25-27) is dedicated to expanding pet-inclusive emergency and affordable housing. Join hundreds of nonprofit leaders, government officials, and advocates to create real change for people and their pets.

    Featured Speakers:

    ✅ Dr. Kwane Stewart – CNN Hero of the Year & Founder of Project Street Vet

    ✅ Joy Moses – VP, National Alliance to End Homelessness

    ✅ Lori Weise – Founder, Downtown Dog Rescue & CNN Hero

    ✅ Holly Henning – Executive Director, Women’s Advocates

    WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

  • Webinar – 4/3/25 – California Adopt-a-Pet Day: Strategies for Success! – CalAnimals

    Webinar – 4/3/25 – California Adopt-a-Pet Day: Strategies for Success! – CalAnimals

    This year’s California Adopt-a-Pet Day will take place on Saturday, June 7th, and the ASPCA will once again, be providing grants to underwrite the waived adoption fees. Last year’s event was a huge success, with 3,609 adoptions, and for 2025 we have a new goal of finding loving homes for 5,000 dogs, cats, horses, and other small animals. As the media outreach and paid advertising drive more adopters to your door, we want to help you prepare and maximize this opportunity to send as many pets home as possible. Join us for this informative session where leaders from Ventura County Animal Services and Woods Humane Society will share their strategies for success. You’ll hear how they do their promotions, ramp up volunteer support, prepare staff, orchestrate the large number of adoptions, and ensure that as many animals as possible are ready to go. You’ll also learn about the great resources available to assist by our promotions expert from the ASPCA.

    WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MuN-IPMEQYa-MWepnd9OCw#/registration

  • Webinar – 3/25/25 – Triage that Transforms Intake – HASS

    Webinar – 3/25/25 – Triage that Transforms Intake – HASS

    Seeking new techniques to improve the way increased intake is managed? Join Kaycey Adair, Case Manager of Greenville County Animal Care and Amanda Foster, HASS Programs Director, as they discuss strategies you can use to better understand the “why” behind animals entering the shelter, address immediate pet support needs and easily connect people with social service resources to aid in avoiding unnecessary intake all together.

    Register below and join us March 25th at 1 p.m. CST!

    For more information on Intake Triage Project which informs this discussion, visit: www.humananimalsupportservices.org/intake-triage

    Register now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7017380094930/WN_2UQgmTmQQbmCplRI3x25iw

  • Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

    Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

    Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.

    Who Should Join?
    Executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.

    Win Ca$h for Attending!
    Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $5,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.

    Register Today
    Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with. If you registered prior to May 2024 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
    https://maddies.fund/CommunityConvoRegistration2024 

    All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

    Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/CommunityConvo2024Registration

  • Webinar – 4/22/25 – Opening your own procedure clinic to reduce economic euthanasia and provide affordable options – United Spay Alliance

    Webinar – 4/22/25 – Opening your own procedure clinic to reduce economic euthanasia and provide affordable options – United Spay Alliance

    Thinking of Opening a Clinic in Your Community? Don’t Miss This Free Webinar – LIVE SESSION ONLY!
    Join us on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 for a special presentation from Dr. Lisa Warren on how to open a procedure-focused clinic that serves your community’s animal welfare needs.

    Designed for veterinarians and anyone interested in starting a clinic, this session will explore Dr. Warren’s collaborative partnership model, proving that procedure clinics can be both profitable and community-driven.

    Can’t wait? Check out our blog post with a sneak peak into Dr. Warren’s work in Kentucky here.

    What: Opening your own procedure clinic to reduce economic euthanasia and provide affordable options

    When: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 @ 2:00 PM ET

    Live session only – no recording will be available! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from Dr. Warren.

    WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/637890912072853085

  • Online Course – Application deadline 4/26/25 – Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Summer 2025 Session – UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse

    Are you ready to take your career in animal sheltering to the next level? Offered by the Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse as part of Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge, the Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program empowers frontline animal shelter workers to provide exceptional care, grounded in best practices, with a focus on improving outcomes for animals and communities.

    Through engaging online courses, you’ll gain expertise in:

    • Best practices to reduce animal stress.
    • Foundational animal care and medical care to enhance your skills.
    • Behavior, training, and enrichment for healthier, happier animals.
    • Population management to optimize shelter resources.
    • Daily care best practices that streamline your workflow and maximize impact.

    Whether you’re new to shelter work or a seasoned professional, this program equips you with the tools, knowledge, and recognition to make a greater difference.

    Why Become Certified?

    • Advance your career with professional credentials.
    • Learn practical, actionable skills to improve daily operations.
    • Gain confidence in providing high-quality care for every animal.

    Applications are being accepted for the summer 2025 session starting 5/26/25! Start learning today and become part of the growing movement to transform animal sheltering. 

    APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/26/25.

    Certification is currently free, #ThanksToMaddie!

    This program is most relevant for individuals working in public shelters or private shelters with municipal contracts. Enrollment is limited; applicants from these shelter types will be prioritized for this session.

    Learn more about upcoming sessions and apply at https://tinyurl.com/SCS-General

  • Webinar – 3/13/25 – Lost Pets, Found Faster: How to Improve Reunification Efforts at Intake – HASS

    Webinar – 3/13/25 – Lost Pets, Found Faster: How to Improve Reunification Efforts at Intake – HASS

    Every year, countless pets go missing, but how effective are our current reunification efforts? This webinar explores solutions to improve lost pet reunification rates and keep lost pets out of kennels. Join us March 13th at 1pm/CST as Ashley Shrewsbury, Pet Reunification Specialist at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control as well as Gina Botticello, Community Partnerships and Programs Manager at PASCO County Animal Services, discuss insights into making reunification faster, easier, and more effective. Register today to be part of the solution!

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/9817412860693/WN_Y2RiiWiiRnCCJoQpMeAKqQ#/registration

  • Online Course – Starts 5/26/25 – Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program – UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse

    Are you ready to take your career in animal sheltering to the next level? Offered by the Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse as part of Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge, the Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program empowers frontline animal shelter workers to provide exceptional care, grounded in best practices, with a focus on improving outcomes for animals and communities.

    Through engaging online courses, you’ll gain expertise in:

    • Best practices to reduce animal stress.
    • Foundational animal care and medical care to enhance your skills.
    • Behavior, training, and enrichment for healthier, happier animals.
    • Population management to optimize shelter resources.
    • Daily care best practices that streamline your workflow and maximize impact.

    Whether you’re new to shelter work or a seasoned professional, this program equips you with the tools, knowledge, and recognition to make a greater difference.

    Why Become Certified?

    • Advance your career with professional credentials.
    • Learn practical, actionable skills to improve daily operations.
    • Gain confidence in providing high-quality care for every animal.

    Applications are being accepted for the next session starting 8/4/25! Start learning today and become part of the growing movement to transform animal sheltering. 

    APPLICATION DEADLINE: 7/4/25.

    Certification is currently free, #ThanksToMaddie!

    This program is most relevant for individuals working in public shelters or private shelters with municipal contracts. Enrollment is limited; applicants from these shelter types will be prioritized for this session.

    Learn more about upcoming sessions at https://tinyurl.com/SCS-General