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  • Hybrid Conference – 5/1/24 to 5/3/24 – IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference – IAABC (fee applies)

    Hybrid Conference – 5/1/24 to 5/3/24 – IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference – IAABC (fee applies)

    The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Foundations’ Animal Behavior Conference will be held this year in Asheville, North Carolina and via livestream May 1st-3rd. The IAABC Foundation, sister organization to the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (the IAABC), is hosting its annual conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville – Biltmore and you’re invited!

    Explore, discover and learn from experts in dog, cat behavior, horse behavior, and more. You’ll have the opportunity to attend over 30 educational sessions, covering topics such as:

    • Working with the human-animal, understanding social cognition and behavior of people and the importance of building community
    • Interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to emotional regulation, understanding disorders
    • Animal ethics, social constructions and defining “good training”
    • And much more!

    In addition to the educational sessions, the IAABC Foundation is hosting 3 unique off-site events to kick off the conference.  Choose to visit the  first-of-its-kind facility, ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center (BRC), enter the fascinating world of parrot behavior at Phoenix Landing or learn from a panel of renowned equine educators.  Last year’s attendees benefited from these amazing learning and networking opportunities. Now you can, too!

    A scholarship is available to marginalized communities.  IAABC members also receive a discount, so if you’re not already a member, now is the perfect time to join!

    Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to learn from top professionals and network with peers who share your interests. Reserve your spot at the IAABC Foundation Conference in Asheville now. We hope to see you there!

    Contact the IAABC Foundation at questions@iaabcfoundation.org if you have any questions.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/animal-behavior-conference/

  • Online Event – 5/7/24 – All Call: Collaborative High Quality, High Volume Spay/Neuter Training – California for All Animals

    Online Event – 5/7/24 – All Call: Collaborative High Quality, High Volume Spay/Neuter Training – California for All Animals

    On May 7, Outreach Veterinarian Chumkee Aziz will gather folks from organizations across the state for a conversation about their experiences in High Quality, High Volume Spay/Neuter training programming. Building skill and capacity in this area is one crucial way we can address the access to veterinary care crisis in shelters and communities. Albert Escobedo (RVTg and Director of Veterinary Operations, Humane Society of Sonoma County), Dr. Jennifer Allen (Veterinarian, CAMP LA), Megan Gram (Director of the Pacific Region, Animal Balance), and Kylie Ramos (Community Engagement Program Manager, San Francisco SPCA) will discuss challenges they’ve faced and how they’ve overcome them, vet recruitment strategies, advice for retaining surgical team members, and more.

    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

  • Zoom Meeting – 4/23/24 – Leadership Job-Alike – HASS

    Zoom Meeting – 4/23/24 – Leadership Job-Alike – HASS

    This group is for Leadership in Animal Welfare, Human Animal Support Services, and more, and occurs once a month unless otherwise posted.

    Please note: All Job-Alikes will be suspended starting May 1st.

    During this suspension period, HASS will continue to evaluate the best step forward for the Job-Alike program. We’ve heard your feedback loud and clear that the time commitment, meeting cadence and frequency, as well as meeting format can be challenging, so it’s our goal to find a path that resolves these challenges, among others. We hope to have a clear direction and solutions outlined for you all by the end of August and already have plans in the works to transition this program smoothly.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqd-yvrDkiEtxoB6v-gympzL5KOmvKw9M4

  • Online Event – 7/13/24 – Online Feline Leukemia Day – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)

    Online Event – 7/13/24 – Online Feline Leukemia Day – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)

    The Community Cats Podcast is thrilled to announce that we will once again be holding our Online Feline Leukemia Day this year.

    Speakers from a wide range of fields from veterinarians to shelter specialists will bring you the latest information on Feline Leukemia studies, improvements in care, and suggestions to help you start and maintain policies and programs that will help you find homes for these special kitties.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2024-online-feline-leukemia-day-conference/

  • Webinar – 6/5/24 – APCC: Fun in the Sun: Summer Toxicities in Dogs and Cats – ASPCAPro

    Webinar – 6/5/24 – APCC: Fun in the Sun: Summer Toxicities in Dogs and Cats – ASPCAPro

    Join Dr. Groszkowski, consulting veterinarian in Clinical Toxicology at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, to explore potential toxicities in dogs and cats that are more commonly managed at small animal practices during the summer months. Learn about a variety of toxicities and their mechanisms of action, clinical signs, diagnostic tests, and treatments.

    In order to register for the 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

    • Veterinary professionals will learn which toxicities are more commonly managed during the summer months in dogs and cats.
    • We will discuss a variety of toxicities with mechanisms of action, clinical signs, diagnostic testing, and treatment.
    • Audience members will be led through a summer’s day where potential toxin exposures can be seen in different situations that are more likely to occur due to changes in their environment when the temperatures are warmer.

    Suited For
    This session is suited for veterinarians but all are welcome.

    Credits
    This webinar is pending AAVSB approval

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/apcc-fun-sun-summer-toxicities-dogs-and-cats

  • Webinar – 6/6/24 – California Rabies Awareness Challenge – CalAnimals

    Webinar – 6/6/24 – California Rabies Awareness Challenge – CalAnimals

    Rabies control activities are an important function of California shelters and animal control agencies. Why are rabies vaccines important? What does rabies look like in domestic animals and how risky is this to humans? Rabies vaccine is the ONLY vaccine among the various biologics administered to companion animals in California that is regulated under State law, and it is the responsibility of every licensed veterinarian to practice within the context of law when managing patients with respect to rabies and rabies vaccination. This scenario-based presentation has been developed to challenge participants on California regulatory/statutory issues pertaining to rabies.

    The audience will be tasked to provide the correct (legal) responses to a variety of situations encountered in practice relating to rabies: eg, what does “currently vaccinated” (in law) actually mean? What are the consequences for the patient, and the owner, following rabies exposure if the patient is “currently vaccinated” vs NOT “currently vaccinated?” Who has rabies vaccination exemption authority? How do we vaccinate hybrid species? What is Prospective Serological Monitoring? When is it recommended that we vaccinate our staff?

    Speaker: Richard Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM, DACVPM

    Moderated by: Amy Auch, DVM, CCFP

    A huge thanks to Boehringer-Ingelheim for sponsoring this webinar!

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9aHomdAzStGuLy-sD9KM9w#/

  • Online Workshop – 9/23/24 – Leadership Accelerator: Effective Strategies to Make DEI Stick – The AAWA

    Online Workshop – 9/23/24 – Leadership Accelerator: Effective Strategies to Make DEI Stick – The AAWA

    A four-hour accelerated workshop for leaders working towards an equitable and just profession.

    In this executive level leadership online workshop, you will work together as a cohort of committed leaders. You will engage in self-reflection, create a roadmap for making DEI a strategic goal in your organization, and identify the core skills leaders need to model.

    Workshop Objectives:

    • Define concepts of DEI and impact on animal welfare
    • Examine our DEI Journey Maps and share with others
    • Practice calling in conversations and how to foster open communication
    • Strategize new ways to incorporate DEI practices throughout your organization
    • Craft a 90-day action plan for the top three things you can do that would advance DEI in your organization

    While we recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion from multiple levels of an organization, this course is specifically designed to support leaders, including executives, C-level staff, directors of municipal animal services, and board members.

    Presenters:

    – Jasmin M. Robinson, Director of DEI Initiatives, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
    – Maria Morukian, Founder & President, MSM Global Consulting

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/9-23-24

  • Online Conference – 6/13/24 – The Solutions Summit – The AAWA (fee applies for non-members)

    Online Conference – 6/13/24 – The Solutions Summit – The AAWA (fee applies for non-members)

    This online event will inspire you to continue thinking outside the proverbial “box” — and, indeed, to think outside your shelter walls — to address our most pressing challenges. In four power-packed sessions, your colleagues will be digging into telehealth, inclusivity, employee retention, and the new generation of leaders.

    Free for members of The Association.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/solutions-summit

  • Webinar – 6/18/24 – The Roundtable: Setting Boundaries & Combating Burnout – The AAWA

    Webinar – 6/18/24 – The Roundtable: Setting Boundaries & Combating Burnout – The AAWA

    Caring for animals and helping the people who support them can feel daunting. Add in a staffing shortage and you’re officially overwhelmed. How do you prioritize when you don’t have enough help or time? When should you take a break or push forward? How do you say ‘no’ to the next task so you can say ‘yes’ to your well-being?

    Learn how panelists across different animal welfare sectors manage wellness and boundaries when staff and morale are constantly shifting. This roundtable is ideal for staff interested in adding coping strategies to their wellness toolkit.

    The Roundtable Panel:

    • Allison Cardona, California State Director, Koret Shelter Medicine Program
    • Jessica Umunnabuike, Senior Talent & Diversity Specialist, San Diego Humane Society
    • Kristen Williams Community Events & Outreach Manager, Forsyth Humane Society

    Moderated by:

    • Jasmin Robinson, Director of DEI Initiatives, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement

    This roundtable has been approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/RT-6-18-24

  • 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 $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.  There is a NEW registration page for meetings starting May 6, and anyone who has been attending the calls will need to re-register here before then: 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://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations