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  • Meeting – 6/8/20 – Community Cats and Coronavirus Pop-Up Panel – Community Cats Podcast

    Meeting – 6/8/20 – Community Cats and Coronavirus Pop-Up Panel – Community Cats Podcast

    The Impact of COVID-19 on TNR & How to Get Back on Track

    A new video from the Alliance for Contraception in Cats & Dogs uses computer simulation modeling of free-roaming cat populations to illustrate the impact of the COVID-19 gap in sterilization surgeries on trap/neuter/return (TNR) scenarios. It reveals key takeaways for those focused on humanely managing feral cat colonies during these challenging times, and how programs can be most successful when resuming TNR.

    • Watch the short video >>
    • Questions? Attend the The Community Cats Podcast COVID-19 Pop-Up Panel on Monday, June 8, 4 pm ET/1 pm PT. Please watch the video before attending the session.
    • Panelists: Dr. John Boone (Global Basin Bird Observatory/ACC&D); Dr. Margaret Slater (ASPCA), Peter Wolf (Best Friends)
    • Register for the panel discussion >>
  • Confirmed Pet Cases Update 6/3/20 —But Our Messaging to Public Remains the Same

    Confirmed Pet Cases Update 6/3/20 —But Our Messaging to Public Remains the Same

    Reposting from the Animal Welfare Daily Digest:

    In the U.S., two pets—one dog and one cat—have been confirmed to be infected with SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). In each case, the animal lives with humans who are COVID-19 positive.

    As Dr. Scott Weese says in his recent blog, “Overall, [the dog case] doesn’t change our main talking points much, and it highlights the need for more study.”  Continue to use this set of shareable graphics and flyers from the North American COVID-19 Communication Task Force to answer many of your communities’ most important questions.

  • Online Conference – July 22 to 24, 2020 – HSUS Animal Care Expo Online – HSUS

    Online Conference – July 22 to 24, 2020 – HSUS Animal Care Expo Online – HSUS

    Animal Care Expo 2020 has moved online! When collaboration is more vital than ever, you can still rely on the Humane Society of the United States to bring the animal welfare community together. While we may not be able to gather in person, we are so excited to instead bring you an interactive virtual conference experience.

    Join animal welfare professionals and volunteers from around the world to view nearly 30 sessions on a variety of topics, visit with exhibitors in our virtual exhibit hall, earn continuing education credits and chat with other attendees – all from the comfort of your own home or workspace.

    To celebrate our 29th Animal Care Expo, full conference registration is only $29!

    Learn more at animalcareexpo.org. – NOTE – Times shown on the ShelterMedPortal are Pacific Time Zone, times shown on the HSUS Schedule on their website are Eastern Time Zone.

    Register Now

    P.S. Join us for the live virtual conference on July 22 – 24 and continue to come back for added on-demand content through November 1, 2020.

  • Webinar – 6/4/20 – Chameleon Shelter Software – WebChameleon Part 2 – Chameleon

    Webinar – 6/4/20 – Chameleon Shelter Software – WebChameleon Part 2 – Chameleon

    In April we did a webinar on WebChameleon, the browser interface for Chameleon. That webinar focused mainly on processes for officers. This time we’re doing 90 minutes on WebChameleon uses in the shelter, including kennel management and WebRescue, our portal for your rescue partners.

    TAKE ME TO THE BEACH TO REGISTER NOW

  • Webinar – 6/30/20 – Putting the Cat Back – Dr. Kate Hurley & Dr. Cindi Delany – CalAnimals (for CalAnimals Members)

    Webinar – 6/30/20 – Putting the Cat Back – Dr. Kate Hurley & Dr. Cindi Delany – CalAnimals (for CalAnimals Members)

    Return to Field programs across the country have matured, enabling us to finally have an opportunity to look at the data and determine the effectiveness of these programs at managing the cats in our communities. In this workshop we’ll discuss who these programs are really serving and how their evolution impacts the strategies driving your veterinary programs. We’ll dive into the nuts and bolts of a successful RTF program before turning our attention to the best practices behind getting it done.

    This webinar is for CalAnimals members.

    REGISTRATION LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d1in3WkERfy7-wrK0ZNTew

  • Online Event – 6/21/20 – Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive) way – SPA Workshop Session 4 – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

    Online Event – 6/21/20 – Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive) way – SPA Workshop Session 4 – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

    Shelter Playgroup Alliance is offering a series of 4 virtual events in the month of June.  Attendance is free but is limited to 500 people per session.  SPA invites shelter staff and volunteers to attend these sessions.  Each session is 10 AM to 2 PM Pacific.  Register in advance for each webinar.

    Here’s the breakdown of the days:
    Day 1 (June 13): Enrichment overview and how dog playgroups fit into a larger enrichment program
    Day 2 (June 14): Inter-canine communication
    Day 3 (June 20): Interdog play overview
    Day 4 (June 21): Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way

    SPA Workshop Session 1: Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit
    When: Jun 13, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
    Description: This is the first of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this first session we will review the components of a shelter enrichment program and discuss how inter-dog playgroups play a role.
    Register in advance for this webinar:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8RsF4ymlTWCqN7H1Cixmew

    SPA Workshop Session 2: Inter-canine communication
    When: Jun 14, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
    Description: This is the second of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this second session we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroup.
    Register in advance for this webinar:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_whLWSE63QqaW-mvr_APRTQ

    SPA Workshop Session 3: Inter-dog play overview
    When: Jun 20, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
    Description: This is the third of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this third session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play.
    Register in advance for this webinar:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PKACtFrdRBWSGNHwe7TaIw

    SPA Workshop Session 4: Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way
    When: Jun 21, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
    Description: This is the fourth of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this fourth session we will discuss how to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard.
    Register in advance for this webinar:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k5HCQYAxSY2SjZ93dkOLig

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

    Webinar Speaker

    Mara Velez (Executive Director @Shelter Playgroup Alliance)

    Mara Velez, MA, CPDT-KA, is the Executive Director of the Shelter Playgroup Alliance and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer.  Formerly a behavior and training consultant at Contra Costa Animal Services where she collaboratively designed, developed, and implemented behavior program structures, including a robust volunteer training program, revised behavior evaluation, canine enrichment and playgroup guidelines.  Mara holds both a bachelors and master’s degree in psychology and completed all of the course work for a doctorate in education.

  • Online Event – 6/20/20 – Inter-Dog Play Overview – SPA Workshop Session 3 – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

    Online Event – 6/20/20 – Inter-Dog Play Overview – SPA Workshop Session 3 – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

    Shelter Playgroup Alliance is offering a series of 4 virtual events in the month of June.  Attendance is free but is limited to 500 people per session.  SPA invites shelter staff and volunteers to attend these sessions.  Each session is 10 AM to 2 PM Pacific.  Register in advance for each webinar.

    Here’s the breakdown of the days:
    Day 1 (June 13): Enrichment overview and how dog playgroups fit into a larger enrichment program
    Day 2 (June 14): Inter-canine communication
    Day 3 (June 20): Interdog play overview
    Day 4 (June 21): Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way

    SPA Workshop Session 1: Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit
    When: Jun 13, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
    Description: This is the first of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this first session we will review the components of a shelter enrichment program and discuss how inter-dog playgroups play a role.
    Register in advance for this webinar:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8RsF4ymlTWCqN7H1Cixmew

    SPA Workshop Session 2: Inter-canine communication
    When: Jun 14, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
    Description: This is the second of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this second session we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroup.
    Register in advance for this webinar:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_whLWSE63QqaW-mvr_APRTQ

    SPA Workshop Session 3: Inter-dog play overview
    When: Jun 20, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
    Description: This is the third of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this third session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play.
    Register in advance for this webinar:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PKACtFrdRBWSGNHwe7TaIw

    SPA Workshop Session 4: Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way
    When: Jun 21, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
    Description: This is the fourth of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this fourth session we will discuss how to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard.
    Register in advance for this webinar:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k5HCQYAxSY2SjZ93dkOLig

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

    Webinar Speaker

    Mara Velez (Executive Director @Shelter Playgroup Alliance)

    Mara Velez, MA, CPDT-KA, is the Executive Director of the Shelter Playgroup Alliance and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer.  Formerly a behavior and training consultant at Contra Costa Animal Services where she collaboratively designed, developed, and implemented behavior program structures, including a robust volunteer training program, revised behavior evaluation, canine enrichment and playgroup guidelines.  Mara holds both a bachelors and master’s degree in psychology and completed all of the course work for a doctorate in education.

  • Online Event – 6/14/20 – Inter-canine communication – SPA Workshop Session 2 – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

    Online Event – 6/14/20 – Inter-canine communication – SPA Workshop Session 2 – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

    Shelter Playgroup Alliance is offering a series of 4 virtual events in the month of June.  Attendance is free but is limited to 500 people per session.  SPA invites shelter staff and volunteers to attend these sessions.  Each session is 10 AM to 2 PM Pacific.  Register in advance for each webinar.

    Here’s the breakdown of the days:
    Day 1 (June 13): Enrichment overview and how dog playgroups fit into a larger enrichment program
    Day 2 (June 14): Inter-canine communication
    Day 3 (June 20): Interdog play overview
    Day 4 (June 21): Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way

    SPA Workshop Session 1: Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit
    When: Jun 13, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
    Description: This is the first of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this first session we will review the components of a shelter enrichment program and discuss how inter-dog playgroups play a role.
    Register in advance for this webinar:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8RsF4ymlTWCqN7H1Cixmew

    SPA Workshop Session 2: Inter-canine communication
    When: Jun 14, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
    Description: This is the second of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this second session we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroup.
    Register in advance for this webinar:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_whLWSE63QqaW-mvr_APRTQ

    SPA Workshop Session 3: Inter-dog play overview
    When: Jun 20, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
    Description: This is the third of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this third session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play.
    Register in advance for this webinar:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PKACtFrdRBWSGNHwe7TaIw

    SPA Workshop Session 4: Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way
    When: Jun 21, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
    Description: This is the fourth of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this fourth session we will discuss how to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard.
    Register in advance for this webinar:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k5HCQYAxSY2SjZ93dkOLig

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

    Webinar Speaker

    Mara Velez (Executive Director @Shelter Playgroup Alliance)

    Mara Velez, MA, CPDT-KA, is the Executive Director of the Shelter Playgroup Alliance and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer.  Formerly a behavior and training consultant at Contra Costa Animal Services where she collaboratively designed, developed, and implemented behavior program structures, including a robust volunteer training program, revised behavior evaluation, canine enrichment and playgroup guidelines.  Mara holds both a bachelors and master’s degree in psychology and completed all of the course work for a doctorate in education.

  • Online Event – 6/13/20 – Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit – SPA Workshop Session 1 – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

    Online Event – 6/13/20 – Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit – SPA Workshop Session 1 – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

    Shelter Playgroup Alliance is offering a series of 4 virtual events in the month of June.  Attendance is free but is limited to 500 people per session.  SPA invites shelter staff and volunteers to attend these sessions.  Each session is 10 AM to 2 PM Pacific.  Register in advance for each webinar.

    Here’s the breakdown of the days:
    Day 1 (June 13): Enrichment overview and how dog playgroups fit into a larger enrichment program
    Day 2 (June 14): Inter-canine communication
    Day 3 (June 20): Interdog play overview
    Day 4 (June 21): Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way

    SPA Workshop Session 1: Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit
    When: Jun 13, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
    Description: This is the first of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this first session we will review the components of a shelter enrichment program and discuss how inter-dog playgroups play a role.
    Register in advance for this webinar:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8RsF4ymlTWCqN7H1Cixmew

    SPA Workshop Session 2: Inter-canine communication
    When: Jun 14, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
    Description: This is the second of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this second session we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroup.
    Register in advance for this webinar:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_whLWSE63QqaW-mvr_APRTQ

    SPA Workshop Session 3: Inter-dog play overview
    When: Jun 20, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
    Description: This is the third of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this third session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play.
    Register in advance for this webinar:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PKACtFrdRBWSGNHwe7TaIw

    SPA Workshop Session 4: Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way
    When: Jun 21, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
    Description: This is the fourth of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this fourth session we will discuss how to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard.
    Register in advance for this webinar:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k5HCQYAxSY2SjZ93dkOLig

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

    Webinar Speaker

    Mara Velez (Executive Director @Shelter Playgroup Alliance)

    Mara Velez, MA, CPDT-KA, is the Executive Director of the Shelter Playgroup Alliance and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer.  Formerly a behavior and training consultant at Contra Costa Animal Services where she collaboratively designed, developed, and implemented behavior program structures, including a robust volunteer training program, revised behavior evaluation, canine enrichment and playgroup guidelines.  Mara holds both a bachelors and master’s degree in psychology and completed all of the course work for a doctorate in education.

  • Webinar – 6/9/20 – How Not to Be My Patient: A physician’s secrets for staying healthy and surviving any diagnosis and the healing power of fur, fins, and feathers – Fear Free and Virox

    Webinar – 6/9/20 – How Not to Be My Patient: A physician’s secrets for staying healthy and surviving any diagnosis and the healing power of fur, fins, and feathers – Fear Free and Virox

    We all need to learn more about how to protect and enhance our health during COVID-19 and beyond. Join us for an evening with famed Mayo Clinic physician, Dr. Edward T. Creagan, who will give you the most current and accurate information on COVID-19, share practical lifestyle advice from his bestselling book “How Not To Be My Patient,” provide health tips from his upcoming book on patient empowerment, and explain why he has written prescriptions for patients to get pets and why he thinks pets are an important part of enhancing our immune system to help fight for our lives. Especially now.

    Dr. Creagan practiced at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, for over four decades before stepping away from active clinical practice. Past president of the Mayo Clinic staff and recipient of the Distinguished Mayo Clinician Award (Mayo’s highest honor), Dr. Creagan is boarded in oncology, internal medicine, hospice, and palliative care.

    He shares his life with his wife, Peggy, two rescue cats, Chloe and Emily, and McKenna, a brilliant Golden Retriever rescue who Creagan says “heels” and “heals.” At the conclusion of the webinar, Dr. Creagan will entertain a lengthy Q&A.

    Join us for this free webinar on Tuesday, June 9, at 2 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) Time.

    Brought to you by Virox Animal Health.

    WEBSITE LINK:  Register for the Webinar Here