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  • Legal Meets Best Practices 2 (12/13/23)

    Legal Meets Best Practices 2 (12/13/23)

    NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND AT MADDIE’S UNIVERSITY

    In Part 2 of this two-part series we continue a fun, interactive journey to demystify California’s legal landscape and discover how California laws and regulations can work in harmony with shelter policy to reduce unnecessary intakes and shorten shelter stays. 

    In this series, we will cut through the legalese, distill key takeaways, and provide you with practical, “what does this mean for me and my work?” guidance. If your shelter squad only ever attends one webinar series about how legal guidelines can be used to your advantage let this be the one!


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  • Legal Meets Best Practices 1 (12/6/23)

    Legal Meets Best Practices 1 (12/6/23)

    NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND MADDIE’S UNIVERSITY

    In Part 1 of this two-part series, we embark on a fun, interactive journey to demystify California’s legal landscape and discover how California laws and regulations can work in harmony with shelter policy to reduce unnecessary intakes and shorten shelter stays. 

    In this series, we will cut through the legalese, distill key takeaways, and provide you with practical, “what does this mean for me and my work?” guidance. If your shelter squad only ever attends one webinar series about how legal guidelines can be used to your advantage let this be the one!


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  • Webinar Series – 1/17/24 – Level Up Your Cat Housing: Game-Changing Upgrades Are Within Reach – Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge



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    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 put cats at ease, support animal health and staff safety, and encourage 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. Register today and revolutionize cat housing and care in your shelter!

    You‘ll learn:

    • How to improve your cat housing
    • Setup & strategies that meet cat, staff, & shelter needs
    • Double-compartment housing benefits for cats & staff

    To invite others, download, print, share, and post the flyer at your shelter.


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

  • Webinar – 12/5/23 – Crucial Cues Your Shelter Dogs, Volunteers & Adopters Should Know – ‘Sit’ Not Included with Leo Taylor – PPG (fee applies)

    Webinar – 12/5/23 – Crucial Cues Your Shelter Dogs, Volunteers & Adopters Should Know – ‘Sit’ Not Included with Leo Taylor – PPG (fee applies)

    Shelters often market dog volunteer positions as ‘dog walking’ opportunities but there’s an argument to be made that the physical exercise a shelter dog is receiving is not nearly the most important piece of the puzzle. The adage that a ‘tired dog is a happy dog’ has long been bemoaned by qualified dog professionals who are aware of the bigger wellness picture. The expectations placed on shelter dogs are A LOT for them to process both mentally and emotionally, and without conscientious volunteer training that prioritizes consistency and predictability they become susceptible to confusion, frustration, punishment, and behavioral decline. Similarly, transferring these simple skills to the dog’s adopter can make or break their ability to bond while transitioning into a new home.

    Training and being a conscientious dog volunteer involves so much more than simply taking a dog on a walk and this webinar aims to highlight skills that will benefit nearly every dog during their shelter stay. It will not only help volunteers learn how to effectively execute the skills included, but will also emphasize the multifaceted benefits to both dog and human when becoming fluent in said skills. Our volunteers are here to help, so let’s be sure we’re providing them with the tools they need to make interactions with shelter dogs as stress-free as possible for both ends of the leash!

    About the Presenter: Leo “LT” Taylor has worked and volunteered in San Francisco shelters for 13 years. As they have told the hundreds of dog volunteers they’ve trained, it’s rarely the case that a dog would choose to be in even the ‘nicest’ shelter, so it’s our job to bring the light back into their lives during an otherwise difficult and taxing chapter. LT is currently a senior in the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers and is thrilled to be serving on the PPG Shelter & Rescue Division committee. They’re in the midst of launching their own training business – Little King Trash Dog Behavior Consulting and Training – named after their deaf shelter dog, Lemmy, who was found evading people and digging through trash cans in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. LT believes every shelter dog deserves patience, respect, and an understanding of why they are the way they are by the people entrusted with their care.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5469631

  • Webinar – 1/21/24 – Antimicrobial Use in the Clinic: What’s My Perfect Drug Match? Swipe Right on Microbe Killers – VETGirl

    Webinar – 1/21/24 – Antimicrobial Use in the Clinic: What’s My Perfect Drug Match? Swipe Right on Microbe Killers – VETGirl

    Hey..ho..it’s what you NEED to know!

    In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl – Antech webinar, Scott Weese and Michelle Evason will discuss key aspects of (and common questions on) clinical antimicrobial use in dogs and cats. Tune in to learn about practical management of common & emerging antimicrobial and stewardship topics, along with freely available evidence- and expert-based resources to help with veterinary antimicrobial use, preventive care, and pet-owner communication!

    Thanks to sponsorship from Antech, this webinar is FREE to all! (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Basic, ELITE Trial or ELITE member to register for the live event)

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/january-21-2024-antimicrobial-use-in-the-clinic-whats-my-perfect-drug-match-swipe-right-on-microbe-killers/

  • Online Course – Starts 1/10/24 – Shelter Dog Behavior Mentorship with Trish McMillan – Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)

    Online Course – Starts 1/10/24 – Shelter Dog Behavior Mentorship with Trish McMillan – Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)

    Is your shelter struggling to meet the needs of your dog population? Do you feel like your SOP’s aren’t meeting industry standards? Are you facing challenges related to intake, meeting the needs of dogs in your care, or finding appropriate placement? The Shelter Dog Behavior Mentorship is your opportunity to take your shelter’s canine program to the next level. This 13 week deep dive into all things shelter behavior will help you create evidence-based policies and procedures for your shelter behavior department.

    This intensive course will cover all aspects of shelter behavior, from intake to post-adoption support. With the help of your peers from all over the world, we will explore science and best practices in building your shelter behavior programming to meet and exceed industry standards, and to give every dog in your care the best shot at a new home. There will be an emphasis on creating written policy and protocols for your department.

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

  • Webinar – 12/7/23 – Grants & Funding Opportunities with the Petfinder Foundation – Petfinder

    Webinar – 12/7/23 – Grants & Funding Opportunities with the Petfinder Foundation – Petfinder

    New webinar alert! Discover how easy it is to apply for and secure funding to support your organization’s mission of helping pets in need.
    Grants from the Petfinder Foundation can provide funding for medical care, enrichment initiatives, staff training, and more. Join us for a webinar highlighting the impact of Petfinder Foundation grants on member organizations. Discover how easy it is to apply and secure funding to support your organization’s mission of helping pets in need.

    What you will learn:

    1. Foundation Insights: Learn about the Petfinder Foundation’s mission to provide vital resources, grants, and support to organizations like yours.
    2. Funding Opportunities & How to Apply: See which funding opportunities are available, learn how to apply, and how the Sponsor-a-pet program can help earn additional dollars for your organization.
    3. Creative Ways to Use Grants: Learn how other organizations have used Petfinder Foundation grants to implement life-saving programs, and make a lasting difference in the lives of animals in their communities.
    4. Tips & Best Practices: Learn valuable tips for the application process and get best practices on making the most of a grant, from project management to effective utilization of funds for long-term success.
    5. Q&A Session: Participate in a live Q&A session with representatives from the Petfinder Foundation. Get your burning questions answered and gain valuable insights from their expertise.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5041598797999228245

  • MMPC Spring 2023 Shelter Summit

    MMPC Spring 2023 Shelter Summit

    Shelter Summit and Fast Tracks are now available on demand on Maddie's University.

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    Spring 2023 Shelter Summit On-Demand

    Learn Some New Moves and Create the Change You Want to See with the Spring 2023 Shelter Summit and Fast Tracks

    In March 2023, Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Learniverse launched the Spring 2023 Shelter Summit and Fast Tracks with your feedback, busy schedules, and big goals in mind.

    Now available on demand and at your own pace, we’ll help you learn by doing, create the change you want to see at your shelter, and go further together with your colleagues and the support of expert coaches.

    #ThankstoMaddie, participation in the Shelter Summit and Fast Tracks is absolutely free and everyone is welcome!

    Click “Watch Now” below to view the recorded Spring 2023 Shelter Summit at Maddie’s University.

    The Shelter Summit has been pre-approved for CAWA, NACA and RACE CE credit.


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    Ready to make positive changes? The Fast Tracks that happened after the submit were also recorded and are available on-demand on Maddie’s University. The presentations and discussions will help you sprint from idea to implementation and ongoing improvement.

    Click on the name of the Fast Track you are interested in below, and you’ll get access to all the Fast Track meetings you can watch at your own pace.

    Tell your friends and shelter team about this opportunity.

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    About the Fast Tracks

    Coordinated Care: The Secret Sauce to Ensuring Animals and People Get the Right Care in the Right Place

    Learn progressive and collaborative ways of respecting all of the members of your community, especially those who come to us for supportive services. We’ll focus on ways to help pets stay in their current homes when possible and effectively reserve shelter intake for animals who really need to be in our care. We’ll discuss not only how these techniques can reduce shelter intakes, but also how this approach will set everyone up for success, including families, animals, and shelter team members.

    Track Coaches:

    Lead Coach: Jennifer Toussaint, Chief Animal Control Officer at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington

    Co-Coach: Kelly Bremken, Veterinary Social Worker at Oregon Humane Society


    Coordinated Care Fast Track Meetings, Recordings, Resources on Maddie’s University

    Are You Staying Within Your Capacity for Care? (You Might Be Surprised!)

    Capacity for Care (C4C) is such a wonderful place to be, yet it can feel so out of reach. What is your shelter’s capacity for care, what is it based on, and are you staying within it?

    Even just understanding what C4C is can feel overwhelming, much less getting there. Need a refresher or don’t know where to start? Answer — right here!

    It all starts with knowing that it is possible to stay within your capacity for care at all organizations, regardless of how animals come to you. We’ll dive into what determines your capacity, how it impacts the work you do every day and the decisions you make. Discover how you can provide the Right Care in the Right Place for people and animals AND stay within your C4C. This is your chance to learn how to get out of crisis mode, decrease overwhelm, and make it possible for your team to maximize your resources, all while ensuring your shelter is able to have the greatest impact on the people and pets in your community.

    This track is the foundation for all successful shelter operations and pairs well with every other offering at this summit. Not a shelter director or manager? No problem; we invite anyone in the animal shelter space to join us on this journey!

    Track Coaches:

    Lead Coach: Cindy Karsten, DVM, Director of Outreach at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program

    Co-Coach: Ivy Ruiz, Outreach Specialist at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program


    C4C Fast Track Meetings, Recordings, Resources on Maddie’s University


    Hidden Gems: How to Make Your Shelter Software Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder

    Is what your shelter software has to say getting lost in translation?

    Start transforming numbers and patterns in your intake and outcome reports into concrete benefits for animals and staff. Discover how to increase live release and lower length of stay based on information you already have at your fingertips.

    Track Coaches:

    Lead Coach: Becky Stuntebeck, DVM, Facility Design Veterinarian at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program

    Co-Coach: Cindi Delany, DVM, Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Director of Online Learning at UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program


    Shelter Software/Data Fast Track Meetings, Recordings, Resources on Maddie’s University

    Proven Barrier-Busting Strategies That Send Animals Home

    Uncover hidden and not-so-hidden roadblocks that are keeping animals in the shelter, contributing to shelter team overwhelm and fatigue, and tying up precious resources. Discover how to clear the way to ensure more pets are reunited with their families or placed in new homes. Tap into opportunities to increase live outcomes and build relationships with potential partners, volunteers, fosters, and adopters in your community.

    Track Coaches:

    Lead Coach: Nadia Oseguera, California Program Manager at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program

    Co-Coach: Allison Cardona, California State Director at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program


    Barrier-Busting Fast Track Meetings, Recordings, Resources on Maddie’s University


    Feeling Overwhelmed with Making Outcome Decisions? We can help!

    Shelter teams are faced daily with high-stakes outcome decisions made harder by an increasingly complex and strained system. We’ll discuss some of the issues at play and help you to develop tools to remove bottlenecks to outcomes and overcome the toughest decision-making dilemmas, from adoption to euthanasia, with transparency and compassion.

    Track Coaches:

    Lead Coach: Chumkee Aziz, DVM, Outreach Veterinarian, at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program

    Co-Coach: Cindi Delany, DVM, Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Director of Online Learning at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program


    Outcome Decisions Fast Track Meetings, Recordings, Resources on Maddie’s University

    A New Opportunity – Fast Tracks

    Fast Track Your Way to Change

    Ready to make positive changes? The Fast Tracks listed above will help you sprint from idea to implementation and ongoing improvement.

    Access the meetings, recordings, and resources in the Fast Track of your choice by clicking the button in its description.

    Speakers / Coaches

    Nine amazing speakers presented at the Summit and were also the coaches in the Fast Tracks after the summit.

    Jennifer Toussaint

    Chief of Animal Control
    Animal Welfare League of Arlington

    Summit/Fast Track
    Coordinated Care:
    The Secret Sauce to Ensuring Animals and People Get the Right Care in the Right Place

    Jennifer’s Bio

    Jennifer Toussaint is the Chief of animal control in Arlington County, Virginia, at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. Jennifer has been serving Arlington County for over 10 years and accepted the Chief position in 2016.

    She has expanded the animal control department’s outreach efforts in providing additional support to pet owners to enable high owner-pet retention in the community. Jennifer is a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)-trained officer and has trained animal control and welfare professionals on a variety of topics: active listening, emergency preparedness, emotional support and service animals, animal neglect/cruelty investigations, and wildlife intake and triage.

    In 2023, Jennifer was an honoree for the Leadership Center for Excellence 40 under 40 leadership award. She is a graduate of Moravian College with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Spanish.

    Read more about Jennifer

    Kelly Bremken

    Veterinary Social Worker
    Oregon Humane Society

    Summit/Fast Track
    Coordinated Care:
    The Secret Sauce to Ensuring Animals and People Get the Right Care in the Right Place

    Kelly’s Bio

    Kelly Bremken is the Veterinary Social Worker with Oregon Humane Society. Kelly has a Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a certification in Veterinary Social Work (VSW). This program trains MSSW students in the four areas of Veterinary Social Work. Those areas are Compassion Fatigue & Conflict Management, the Link Between Human & Animal Violence, Animal Assisted Interventions, and Animal-Related Grief & Bereavement.

    At Oregon Humane Society, Kelly is on the forefront of utilizing social work practice to attend to the human needs that arise at the intersection of veterinary medicine & animal welfare, and social work practice. She serves as Oregon Humane Society’s first veterinary social worker and is paving the way in the field for greater workplace wellbeing and community partnership.

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    Cindy Karsten, DVM

    Director of Outreach
    UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program

    Summit/Fast Track
    Are You Staying Within Your Capacity for Care?
    (You Might Be Surprised!)

    Karsten’s Bio

    Dr. Karsten became board certified in Shelter Medicine Practice in November, 2017. Her main areas of interest include teaching and mentoring undergraduate and veterinary students, working with shelter leaders on change management, and providing accessible, affordable veterinary care to everyone who seeks it.

    Throughout her KSMP career, Dr. Karsten has helped to identify and implement best practice protocols and capacity for care models at shelters across the United States and Canada.

    She also continues to work to understand her role and that of animal shelters in increasing awareness of social justice issues and implementing policies to bring about equity.

    Read more about Karsten

    Ivy Ruiz

    Outreach Specialist
    UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program

    Summit/Fast Track
    Are You Staying Within Your Capacity for Care? (You Might Be Surprised)

    Ivy’s Bio

    Ivy joined the UC Davis team as the new Outreach Specialist for the Koret Shelter Medicine Program in September 2022. Ivy has a long history in shelter care and medicine; she is a Registered Veterinary Technician who has worked in high-capacity shelters in California. She is excited to continue to serve the animals and the people by sharing her knowledge and experience gained over the years.

    Ivy’s passion for animal and human welfare shines through her community engagement as a member of the Tulare County Animal Services Advisory Committee, the Communications Committee with the City of Visalia, and the SMART team, which addresses issues surrounding the homeless community.

    Read more about Ivy

    Becky Stuntebeck

    Facility Design Veterinarian
    UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program

    Summit/Fast Track
    Hidden Gems: How to Make Your Shelter Software Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder

    Becky’s Bio

    Becky joined the KSMP team as a Facility Design Veterinarian in April 2022. She obtained her DVM degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. She completed a shelter medicine internship at Dane County Humane Society via the KSMP team in 2014 and a shelter medicine residency with the UW Shelter Medicine Program in 2018, achieving board certification through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners that Fall.

    Becky has also worked as a shelter veterinarian at two private shelters in Wisconsin. In addition to facility design her interests include proactive population management and infectious disease prevention in shelters, as well as building relationships with folks across the sheltering field.

    Read more about Becky

    Allison Cardona

    California State Director
    UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program

    Summit/Fast Tracks
    Proven Barrier-Busting Strategies That Send Animals Home

    Allison’s Bio

    Allison Cardona joined the Koret Shelter Medicine Program in January 2022 as California State Director. She is thrilled to serve on this esteemed team and make an impact for animals and the people who care for them. Prior to this, Allison worked for nearly five years as deputy director for the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control. In that role, she oversaw two full-service animal care centers, a communications center, public relations, adoption partners, behavior and enrichment, and volunteer programs.

    Allison also served as liaison to the County’s Homeless Initiative ensuring that people experiencing homelessness have options and resources for their pets as well as participating in the County’s Anti-racism, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative, assisting with the implementation of an anti-racist policy agenda.

    Read more about Allison

    Nadia Oseguera

    California Program Manager
    UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program

    Summit/Fast Track
    Proven Barrier-Busting Strategies That Send Animals Home

    Nadia’s Bio

    Nadia Oseguera joined the Koret Shelter Medicine Program (KSMP) in September 2022 as California Program Manager. Prior to joining the KSMP, Nadia received a Bachelor of Art degree in Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles.

    Her desire to help animals combined with her profound understanding and appreciation for people’s diverse experiences and motivations encouraged her to pursue a career in animal welfare.

    Nadia’s professional background in customer care and education enabled her to approach animal sheltering with compassionate communication and collaboration, open-mindedness and solution-driven problem-solving.

    Read more about Nadia

    Chumkee Aziz, DVM

    Outreach Veterinarian
    UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program

    Summit/Fast Track
    Feeling Overwhelmed with Making Outcome Decisions? We Can Help!

    Chumkee’s Bio

    Dr. Aziz grew up in Houston, Texas within a strong Bangladeshi-American community. Pet ownership and veterinary medicine were uncommon concepts growing up within her culture and it wasn’t until later in life that she was exposed to veterinary specialty medicine and eventually shelter medicine. Dr. Aziz found that shelter medicine encompassed everything she was interested in within veterinary medicine – supporting communities, championing the human-animal bond, upholding animal welfare and wellbeing, and supporting shelter colleagues and veterinary students. After completing her shelter medicine residency training with UC-Davis KSMP, Dr. Aziz worked with Austin Humane Society, the ASPCA and eventually rejoined the KSMP team in 2022 as an outreach veterinarian. Through her various positions, Dr. Aziz has been able to work with shelters across the country on mitigating infectious disease outbreaks, operating within their capacity for care, and implementing programs to keep pets with their families.

    Read more about Chumkee

    Cindi Delany, DVM, KPA-CTP, FFCP

    Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Director of Online Learning
    UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program

    Summits/Fast Tracks

    Hidden Gems: How to Make Your Shelter Software Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder

    Feeling Overwhelmed with Making Outcome Decisions? We Can Help!

    Delany’s Bio
    With an undergraduate degree in Business/Economics from UCLA and a DVM from UC Davis, Dr. Cindi Delany has practiced emergency medicine, animal shelter medicine and shelter outreach for more than 20 years.

    Her focus with the Koret Shelter Medicine Program’s animal shelter outreach and industry speaking activities is on programs targeted to improve animal outcomes, provide environmental enrichment for shelter animals, explore shelter animal behavior and training, improve shelter data collection and analysis, and maximize operational efficiencies in a limited resource environment.

    Dr. Delany is now taking her passion and expertise for sharing information and learnings about maximizing animal shelter success to the next level as the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Director of Online Learning at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program.

    Read more about Delany

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  • Coordinated Care: The Right Care in the Right Place

    Coordinated Care: The Right Care in the Right Place


    Course Home Page button links to Maddie's University

    Click “Course Home Page” Button below to take this course hosted on
    Maddie’s®️ University.

    Learn progressive and collaborative ways of respecting all of the members of your community, especially those who come to us for supportive services. We’ll focus on ways to help pets stay in their current homes when possible and effectively reserve shelter intake for animals who really need to be in our care. We’ll discuss not only how these techniques can reduce shelter intakes, but also how this approach will set everyone up for success, including families, animals, and shelter team members.

    Information on CE (Continuing  Education Credits)

    Each 1/2 hour session of the Spring 2023 Shelter Summit has been approved for 0.5 hours of continuing education credits through Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA). Each session of this Summit when viewed on demand on Maddie’s University has been approved for 0.5 hours of continuing education credit until March 27th, 2025 in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. Upon viewing each session and passing the session’s short quiz, you can download your RACE CE certificate and upload it to https://CEBroker.com. This is the broker used by the AAVSB to track your continuing education credits.

    Fast Track meeting on-demand viewing have been approved for 1.0 hours of continuing education credits through Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA). RACE approval is pending for Fast Tracks but is anticipated to be available as 4.0 units for attendance of all 4 live meetings (links to claim CE will be shared with participants at the end of the series once approved by RACE).  On-demand session viewing is available through RACE after completion of a short quiz on each live meeting, valid through 4/4/2025.   

    Please contact  learniverse@sheltermedportal.com if you have any questions or concerns about this course.

  • Hidden Gems: How to Make Your Shelter Software Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder

    Hidden Gems: How to Make Your Shelter Software Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder


    Course Home Page button links to Maddie's University

    Click “Course Home Page” Button below to take this course hosted on
    Maddie’s®️ University.

    Is what your shelter software has to say getting lost in translation?

    Start transforming numbers and patterns in your intake and outcome reports into concrete benefits for animals and staff. Discover how to increase live release and lower length of stay based on information you already have at your fingertips.

    Track Coaches:

    Lead Coach: Becky Stuntebeck, DVM, Facility Design Veterinarian at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program

    Co-Coach: Cindi Delany, DVM, Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Director of Online Learning at UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program

    Information on CE (Continuing  Education Credits)

    Each 1/2 hour session of the Spring 2023 Shelter Summit has been approved for 0.5 hours of continuing education credits through Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA). Each session of this Summit when viewed on demand on Maddie’s University has been approved for 0.5 hours of continuing education credit until March 27th, 2025 in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. Upon viewing each session and passing the session’s short quiz, you can download your RACE CE certificate and upload it to https://CEBroker.com. This is the broker used by the AAVSB to track your continuing education credits.

    Fast Track meeting on-demand viewing have been approved for 1.0 hours of continuing education credits through Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA). RACE approval is pending for Fast Tracks but is anticipated to be available as 4.0 units for attendance of all 4 live meetings (links to claim CE will be shared with participants at the end of the series once approved by RACE).  On-demand session viewing is available through RACE after completion of a short quiz on each live meeting, valid through 4/4/2025.   

    Please contact  learniverse@sheltermedportal.com if you have any questions or concerns about this course.