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  • Webinar – 6/25/24 – Data Driven Information on Recruiting and Retaining Shelter Veterinarians – CalAnimals

    Webinar – 6/25/24 – Data Driven Information on Recruiting and Retaining Shelter Veterinarians – CalAnimals

    As follow up to the 2023 Access to Veterinary Care in CA Shelters survey, which documented the degree and impact of the veterinary shortage on shelter welfare and lifesaving, Drs. Hurley and Scarlett conducted a follow up survey to understand what factors attract (and repel) veterinarians from working in shelters. In this webinar, information from both state and national studies will be presented that highlight factors important to shelter veterinarians and provide shelter leaders with actions to improve their ability to recruit and retain veterinary professionals.

    Presenters:

    Jennifer Scarlett, DVM, San Francisco SPCA
    Kate Hurley, DVM, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_06kG9nJPS-eIrPcLw0RqJQ#/registration

  • Training – 6/15/24 – IN PERSON Lecture Series: Compassionate Care: Integrating Fear Free Practices and Behavioral Wellness in Veterinary Medicine – San Diego Humane Society (fee applies)

    Training – 6/15/24 – IN PERSON Lecture Series: Compassionate Care: Integrating Fear Free Practices and Behavioral Wellness in Veterinary Medicine – San Diego Humane Society (fee applies)

    Join Tabitha Kucera from Chirrups and Chatter in this three-part fear free and low stress handling lecture series recommended for veterinary professionals!

    Tabitha is an Elite Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling Certified Registered Veterinary Technician, VTS (Behavior), Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner.

    Part 1: Behavior is Medicine: Integrating Behavioral Guidance in Wellness Appointments
    60 minutes
    Explore effective strategies for initiating conversations about behavior, responding to client concerns, and providing practical guidance to manage and prevent behavioral issues.

    Part 2: Changing Perspective, Fear Free: A Kind Approach
    90 minutes
    Learn about the concept of Fear Free and understanding the emotions of fear, anxiety, and stress in our beloved cat and dog patients. Discover practical tools and approaches, including a considerate approach, gentle control, and a touch gradient, that significantly reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in our patients.

    Part 3: Decoding Feline Fury: Understanding and Managing Cat Aggression
    60 minutes
    Identify potential causes of aggression in cats and learn practical tips for managing aggression.

     

    This workshop takes place in person at San Diego Humane Society’s San Diego Campus and has a $75 program fee.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://secure.sdhumane.org/site/Calendar/175881528?view=Detail&id=139627

  • Online Event – 6/4/24 – All Call – Community outreach 101: Creating a support services program using the Pets for Life approach – California for All Animals

    Online Event – 6/4/24 – All Call – Community outreach 101: Creating a support services program using the Pets for Life approach – California for All Animals

    Do you want to start or grow a more effective pet owner support program? At the June 4 All Call, Rafael Castellanos (Pets for Life Coordinator, Ventura County Animal Services) and Ashley Anderson-Mutch (Senior Program Manager, Enforcement and Policy Reform, Pets for Life at Humane Society of the United States) will discuss strategies for establishing or expanding a strategic, sustainable community-based outreach program, whether rural, urban, or somewhere in between.

    They’ll share best practices for identifying an area of focus, developing partnerships, creating a budget, conducting door-to-door outreach, collecting data and utilizing strong communications. After this call, you’ll be ready to build community relationships and share your efforts with donors and supporters.

    The All Call is a twice-monthly, California community call for animal well-being professionals that occurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community, programs that keep pets with their people, industry trends, research studies, as well as the hard stuff, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations, storytelling, open discussion, and Q&A time.

    The All Call is hosted by California for All co-leaders Allison Cardona and Nadia Oseguera and is enriched by rotating facilitators. You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call.

    Register here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call

  • Online Meeting – 6/10/24 – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie: Navigating Opposing Visions and Goals Between Veterinarians and Leadership in Shelters – Maddie’s Fund

    Online Meeting – 6/10/24 – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie: Navigating Opposing Visions and Goals Between Veterinarians and Leadership in Shelters – Maddie’s Fund

    Call Topic: Navigating Opposing Visions and Goals Between Veterinarians and Leadership in Shelters
    Differing goals between veterinarians and shelter leadership can be challenging and result in inefficiencies and conflicts. With significant experience coaching veterinarians and shelter leaders, Dr. Robertson will outline communication, explain operational and cultural challenges, and share strategies for breaking down barriers and gaining synergy.

    Guest Speaker:

    Dr. @Jyothi Robertson, DVM, JVR Shelter Strategies

    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 $10,000 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

  • Online Meeting – 6/3/24 – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie: Parvovirus Treatment Algorithm – Maddie’s Fund

    Online Meeting – 6/3/24 – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie: Parvovirus Treatment Algorithm – Maddie’s Fund

    Call Topic: Parvovirus Treatment Algorithm

    Even though safe and effective vaccines have been available for decades, canine parvovirus remains a constant and frustrating threat to the health and welfare of the animals in our shelters and communities. Historically, treatment has been too time and resource intensive for many sheltering organizations to consider, however, new tools and treatment options are helping organizations reduce the impact of this disease. This community conversations meeting will review a new decision-making tool to help organizations decide if, when, and how they might approach canine parvovirus cases and how to incorporate Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA), the first and only treatment directed at the virus itself, into their protocols. We will hear from two organizations that have successfully incorporated CPMA into their work to help save costs and improve life-saving.

    Guest Speakers:

    • Dr. Brian DiGangi, Clinical Associate Professor of Shelter Medicine, University of Florida
    • Dr. Alyssa Comroe, Director of Veterinary Medicine, Peggy Adams Rescue League
    • Sherri Stankewitz, Owner/Founder & Sarah-Jane Montano, RVT Manager, The Fix Project

    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 $10,000 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 – 7/9/24 – DPFL Playgroups: The Why, the What, and the How – Dogs Playing for Life

    Webinar – 7/9/24 – DPFL Playgroups: The Why, the What, and the How – Dogs Playing for Life

    Learn about all the ways in which DPFL Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the country! This webinar (formerly offered in three parts) will cover the Why, the What, and the How of playgroups. Attendees will be introduced to dynamic video examples and impactful data and experiences from some of the over 350 shelters who have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play! This is a 3.5-hour presentation with Q&A at intervals throughout. This webinar will not be recorded. This course has been pre-approved for 3 continuing education unit (CEU) credits for Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and by the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP).

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

  • Webinar – 6/6/24 – When Feelings Get in the Way – FDSA (fee applies)

    Webinar – 6/6/24 – When Feelings Get in the Way – FDSA (fee applies)

    Presenter: Amy Cook, PhD

    You’ve probably heard me say “when you teach your dog what to do, you teach her how to feel,” but have you thought about all the ways that may be impacting your training? Emotions and behaviors go hand in hand, and you do not get the luxury of prioritizing one over the other. It’s in your best interest to align your emotional goals with your behavioral ones!

    Experiences like frustration, confusion, agitation, desperation, insecurity, uncertainty, suspicion and more (and the underlying emotions informing those) all get in the way of your dog’s learning and performance, and also affect the bigger picture of what it’s like to work with you and learn things in general! One thing we really want in our dogs is a love of working with us, full attention, and for them to know they’re safe so they can give their all!

    In this presentation I’ll go over the ways we can contribute to unwanted states in our dogs, what that might look like, and how you can minimize negative states and emphasize positive, supportive ones! Let’s keep our dogs in the happy bucket!

    ** This Webinar was previously included in the Dogs with Big Feelings One Day Conference (July 2022). Please check your Library to prevent a duplicate purchase. **

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

  • Online Event – Fourth Thursdays – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection – Paws & Peace: Easing Noise Fear in Dogs & Cats – Maddie’s Fund

    Online Event – Fourth Thursdays – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection – Paws & Peace: Easing Noise Fear in Dogs & Cats – Maddie’s Fund

    Topic: Paws and Peace: Easing Noise Fear in Dogs and Cats

    Guest Speaker:
    Lisa Radosta DVM, DACVB
    Florida Veterinary Behavior Service

    This lecture, designed for shelter staff and volunteers, including veterinary staff, is focused on noise fear in dogs with an emphasis on ways to recognize and treat this very common problem in dogs when they are in the shelter and how to set them up for success after adoption. Meant to be practical with usable strategies for reducing fear, including behavioral interventions and environmental modifications. Additionally, this lecture will cover the use of medications to manage unavoidable stress from environmental sounds.

    Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior – supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group, such as behavior medications, modifying animal behavior, assessing and improving animal welfare, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats.

    Who should join: Animal welfare staff and volunteers who are interested in dog and cat behavior, and everyone who works to keep pets out of shelters and in homes.

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

    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 Behavior Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum – https://maddies.fund/monthlybehaviorconnectionMPF

    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/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration

  • Online Course – Starts 8/13/24 – Shelter Cat Behavior Mentorship with Trish McMillan – Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)

    Online Course – Starts 8/13/24 – Shelter Cat Behavior Mentorship with Trish McMillan – Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)

    This is an on-demand course, with weekly Zoom meetings and a discussion group in between, starting on Tuesday, August 13th. Classes run weekly for thirteen weeks, and participants have a whole year of access to course material. We will cover various aspects of shelter cat behavior, from intake to assessment, to post-adoption support. With the input of your peers from all over the world, we will explore the latest science and best practices in building your shelter behavior programming to meet and exceed industry standards, and to give every cat in your care the best chance at a great life.

    Register before June 5 with the code UCD10 to receive 10% off.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://trish-s-school-bcb6.thinkific.com/courses/2024A-scbm-shelter-cat-behavior-mentorship

  • Webinar – 5/29/24 – Building Trust, Preventing Bites: Proactive dog bite prevention and handling strategies – Fear Free

    Webinar – 5/29/24 – Building Trust, Preventing Bites: Proactive dog bite prevention and handling strategies – Fear Free

    The key to an effective dog bite prevention strategy is being proactive rather than reactive when a pet is showing signs of fear, anxiety, and stress. We know a scared or anxious dog can react abnormally out of a desire to protect itself. So how does this translate into an effective and safe dog bite prevention strategy?

    Join us as we explore how being proactive, rather than reactive, can significantly enhance workplace safety and foster a harmonious environment for both humans and pets. Discover practical techniques and approaches to mitigate potential aggression and create a happier, safer workplace for everyone involved.

    In this webinar, you will:
    – Learn proactive measures to create a safer environment for dogs and humans
    – Explore techniques for effectively managing and de-escalating tense situations involving fearful or anxious dogs
    – Gain insights into communication strategies that promote trust and confidence between dogs and humans, contributing to a stronger human-animal bond
    – Acquire actionable tips for implementing dog bite prevention protocols in workplace settings

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://fearfreellc.webinargeek.com/building-trust-preventing-bites-proactive-dog-bite-prevention-and-handling-strategies-1