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  • Webinar – 5/23/24 – How to Create the Future – Nonprofit AF

    Webinar – 5/23/24 – How to Create the Future – Nonprofit AF

    Are you ready for a radically inclusive, radically strength-based, and radically visionary approach to systems change?

    In your work to create a better world, you deserve to have approaches that actually change things. Not just changing a government policy or two, but true systems change, where we change the whole situation, the whole field.

    That requires that we FIRST change how we’re THINKING about the situation. Because only when we change the way we see things do things really change.

    Join Nonprofit AF’s Vu Le and Creating the Future’s Hildy Gottlieb as they explore what it really takes to create the humane, healthy, equitable world we want to live in.

    Vu and Hildy will introduce a framework that will shift your thinking from reacting incrementally to what’s wrong in our communities, to creating what is possible. From scarcity and going it alone, to the power of radical inclusion and Collective Enoughness – sharing and building upon each other’s strengths.

    If you’re tired of working your tail off to achieve only incremental, baby-step results, come join the conversation! Registration is free. We look forward to seeing you on May 23rd.

    (Illustration by  Camila Leão for Fine ActsxOBI, CC license 4.0)

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ms7zsNX8SRels9RGk60W7A#/

  • Webinar – 5/8/24 – Place More Pets Now with These Easy Changes – Best Friends

    Webinar – 5/8/24 – Place More Pets Now with These Easy Changes – Best Friends

    Shelter and rescue workers like you are working tirelessly to save the lives of homeless dogs and cats across the country. Sometimes, we need to go back to the basics, like making it as easy as possible for people to adopt from or foster with you!

    Join your peers from shelters and rescues, along with Best Friends staff, in a live Q&A discussion on open adoptions and fostering. This panel will feature Heather Owen, Executive Director & Co-Founder of One Tail at a Time; Lawrence Nicolas, President of Jacksonville Humane Society; Misha Goodman, Animal Care Services Director of Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center; and Dawn Binion-Stewart, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) for Best Friends Animal Society.

    This webinar will equip you with tangible advice for breaking down barriers in your adoption and foster processes to include your entire community. Register to join live and submit your questions when you register.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/7117134723360/WN_lfloMG4HQEuO3yIUlh2fDA#/

  • Level Up Your Cat Housing

    Level Up Your Cat Housing



    Watch the Recording and Take the Self-Paced Course

    Level Up Your Cat Housing:
    Game-Changing Upgrades Are Within Reach

    Discover innovative, proven strategies to transform your feline housing and get cats purring! With this webinar, you’ll be prepared to level up your shelter’s housing even with limited resources. UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program veterinarians Dr. Becky Stuntebeck and Dr. Denae Wagner will unveil tips and tactics for creating environments that work better for cats and for your team. From DIY cozy nooks to interactive play zones and portals, you’ll learn the how-tos of housing that puts cats at ease, supports animal health and staff safety, and encourages adoptions. You’ll also discover keys to supercharging cat care and overall welfare regardless of housing.

    Don’t wait – get all the info you need to get ahead while cat population numbers are lower. Watch this webinar recording and take the self-paced course version so that you can revolutionize cat housing and care in your shelter!

    BONUS – We also have a full “Portal Installation Step-By-Step” module in that same course.  Now is a great time to install portals in ALL of your cages.

    You’ll learn:

    • How to improve your cat housing
    • Setup & strategies that meet cat, staff, & shelter needs
    • Double-compartment housing benefits for cats & staff
    • How to install portals in your existing cages to create double-sided housing.

    Powered by partnership.

    This webinar is brought to you by Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Learniverse at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program.

    Maddie's Million Pet Challenge and UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program combined logo
    Thanks to Maddies

    Watch On Demand at Maddie’s University

    The webinar was recorded and is available on-demand now as well as a self-paced course version and “Portal Install Step-By-Step” module.


    Watch the Recording and Take the Self-Paced Course

  • Online Seminar – July 16, 17, 23, and 24, 2024 – Practical Exercises for Resolving Canine Reactivity – Puppyworks

    Online Seminar – July 16, 17, 23, and 24, 2024 – Practical Exercises for Resolving Canine Reactivity – Puppyworks

    A hands-on training webinar in 4 sessions
    2 1/2 hr sessions on July 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2024
    10 AM PST/11 AM Mountain/12 pm Central/1 PM Eastern
    Or watch the recordings afterwards!
    10 CEUs CCPDT/IAABC

    Clothier’s client friendly techniques harness the voluntary actions of dogs that handlers can reinforce to minimize reactivity. The 3 key skills to accomplish this are:

    1. “Auto Check-In” (ACI): Teaches a dog to maintain connection with a handler while developing the handler’s skill to sustain it;
    2. Politeness Poker: Frequently exchanging rewards for desired K9 behaviors to constantly enhance the connection, and
    3. Really Real Relaxation (RRR) -Teaches shared relaxation- so the dog learns to disengage from triggering stimuli and redirect focus onto the handler/client.

    Suzanne’s clear instructions & accompanying videos allow your clients to readily learn each skill.

    Rates:
    Early Bird Rates through May 31
    Individuals $99
    ($ 119 after May 31)

    Groups 4+ $89
    ($109 after May 31)

    Above rates cover all 4 sessions!
    Registrants have unlimited access to the recordings for 1 year, whether they make the live sessions or not.

    About Suzanne
    Her renowned Relationship Centered Training (RCT™) has been presented at Assistance Dogs International-NA, Wolf Park, APDT-Association of Pet Dog Trainers, FEMA, Alaskan Dog Musher Assoc., the University of MN SPEAK Conference, Pet Professional Guild Geek Week, Lemonade & many other conferences worldwide.

    Her book Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs (Warner, 2002) was twice voted a “Top 5 Book” by the Wall Street Journal.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.puppyworks.com/clothier2024

  • Webinar – 5/9/24 – Management vs Training for Behavior Problems – FDSA (fee applies)

    Webinar – 5/9/24 – Management vs Training for Behavior Problems – FDSA (fee applies)

    Training for behavior problems is different from training basic obedience, in that it involves finding and motivating behaviors incompatible to your problem ones, plus changing the underlying emotions that can give rise to those problems in the first place! Let’s talk about those familiar ABCs, but let’s break them down into A-B, and B-C!

    Additionally, avoiding rehearsal of behavior issues is an important part of their resolution. Most people are working at stopping the display of undesirable behaviors while they’re happening, but the best way to do this is to have a set of skills that are so well practiced that they are almost a script you can follow! Management is a skill unto itself, and has to be addressed separately from the specific behavior change needed long term.

    In this webinar Dr. Cook will go over:

    • The structure and goals of behavior modification, and whether you need a new A, a new B, or a new C!
    • How management is crucial to reducing unwanted behaviors
    • Movement skills: Magnets and hand touch
    • Stationary skills: Perching and treasure hunt
    • Home skills: Mat skills, interruptions, and solo play

    If you have a dog with a behavior issue, getting a handle on how management and training are different — both in their goals and their execution — is crucial to your success!

    Presenter: Amy Cook, PhD

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

  • Online Course – 6/5/24 – Return to Home Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

    Online Course – 6/5/24 – Return to Home Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

    Community Cats Podcast, in partnership with Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) is set to empower animal shelters and enthusiasts to change the narrative surrounding stray cats. This workshop aims to revolutionize the way we approach and care for stray felines and provide practical, real-world solutions to address the issue of lost cats and reconnect them with their families.

    Date & Time: The workshop will begin on June 5, 2024 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time and will run for 1.5 hours. Registration is $10 and includes access to the recorded session, handouts, and certificate, as well as access to a Facebook discussion group. All attendees will receive a certificate after taking a short quiz.

    For more information and to sign up go here. 

    Scholarships are available! #ThanksToMaddie, we are pleased to offer complimentary access to the March session. Anyone interested in receiving a complimentary registration should fill out the form here. 

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/return-to-home-certification-workshop-june-2024/

  • Online Event – First Thursdays – Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection: AWLA’s Kitten College Program – Maddie’s Fund

    Online Event – First Thursdays – Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection: AWLA’s Kitten College Program – Maddie’s Fund

    Topic: AWLA’s Kitten College went from saving just 92 kittens a year with 28 foster families, to saving more than 1,500 kittens a year with almost 300 foster families. Come to this session to learn how they do it!

    Speaker: Marnie Russ, National Kitten College Program Administrator, Animal Welfare League of Arlington

    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

  • Webinar – 6/20/24 – Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: Putting the ASV Guidelines into Action – ASPCAPro

    Webinar – 6/20/24 – Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: Putting the ASV Guidelines into Action – ASPCAPro

    The Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters is a guide for animal shelters to provide care in a way that creates positive experiences while also mitigating negative ones. You know the “what” and the “why,” so now come learn about the “how.” Join us as we highlight sections of the guidelines and discuss actionable items you can take to implement the guidelines in your shelter. This session is part of a series to view part 1, The Updated ASV Guidelines: Practical Guidance for Animal Welfare Organizations, click here.

    To register for this webinar, you will need to log in to ASPCA Learn, our new learning management system. Create an account now and register for the webinar. If you’re having trouble accessing your account, browse the ASPCA Learn FAQ for troubleshooting tips or email learn@aspca.org for technical support.

    Takeaways

    • Learn more about specific sections, including population management, facilities, and behavior.
    • Discover customizable strategies to elevate welfare with multiple options based on your shelter’s unique challenges.
    • Learn about resources available to assist in accomplishing goals related to the Guidelines.

    Presenter: Lauren Overman, DVM, Senior Director, Shelter Medicine Services, ASPCA

    Suited For

    Animal welfare leaders, staff, and volunteers working in, or with, animal shelters, rescues, or clinics within the Northern Tier (Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin), but all are welcome.

    Credits

    The ASPCA is an approved provider of content, which enhances professional competence and aligns with the 5 domains of the CAWA Exam specifications.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/northern-tier-shelter-initiative-zoomies-putting-asv-guidelines-action

  • Online Event – First Thursdays – Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection: Web Portal for Foster Resources – Maddie’s Fund

    Online Event – First Thursdays – Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection: Web Portal for Foster Resources – Maddie’s Fund

    Session Topic: LHS’s new web portal for foster resources, Hillsborough Pet Resource Center’s foster volunteer committee

    Guest Speakers:

    Chris will walk us through LHS’s new web portal for foster caregivers, which puts resources and important information at fosters’ fingertips; August will tell us about Hillsborough’s foster volunteer committee, a group created with the goals of including fosters in foster recruitment, event planning, and foster engagement.

    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 Event – 5/21/24 – All Call: Advocating for Funding with the HASS Budget Calculator – California for All Animals

    Online Event – 5/21/24 – All Call: Advocating for Funding with the HASS Budget Calculator – California for All Animals

    On May 21, Dr. Ellen Jefferson and Maggie Lynch will join the call to introduce the new HASS budget calculator, which was created to address the persistent underfunding of animal services. This workshop will cover how to use the calculator tool and its results to advocate for budgets appropriate to meet the public’s expectations around humane care and shelter lifesaving. Bring your questions and data inputs, and we’ll work through examples together!

    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.

    About the Presenters

    Dr. Ellen Jefferson, DVM, is the President and CEO of Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) and leads APA!’s national outreach arm, American Pets Alive!. In 2020, at the start of the COVID pandemic, Dr. Jefferson responded to the urgent need to keep pets out of shelters and with people by launching Human Animal Support Services (HASS), a collaborative movement to transform animal services to support the bond between pets and people. Dr. Jefferson has received multiple national awards for her work, including the first-ever Rich Avanzino Leadership Award and the Maddie’s® Fund Inaugural Hero Award. She serves on the Mars Advisory Board for the Global Index to End Pet Homelessness and the Shelter Advisory Council for Pedigree Foundation.

    Maggie Lynch, Senior Director of Research and Development, oversees the strategy for meeting the research and data needs of Austin Pets Alive!, including for the Human Animal Support Services (HASS) project. Maggie has been a leader at APA! since 2015, first as the head of the philanthropy team and moving to R&D leadership in 2022. She brings a background in academic research, performance measurement, program budgeting, and executive management to her R&D role, along with a talent for telling the story of the “why” of social change and for translating research and data into tools for bringing about substantial change in animal welfare.

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