Join us for a practical session on making daily population rounds in shelters! Daily rounds are a vital practice that help shelters reduce length of stay, keep animals moving through the shelter system, and ensures that every pet gets what they need to arrive happy and healthy at a live outcome.

This webinar will teach you what rounds should look like, demonstrate how they can help your shelter team, and include a step-by-step strategy to get to launch. Best Friends’ National Shelter Medicine team has helped several large shelters get daily rounds started, and we want to share those strategies for success with you! Rounds are a great way to improve team communication, which is often challenging in shelters. If you think you don’t have time for rounds – you must make time for this webinar! Join us and learn just how to make rounds work for your organization.

*This course has been approved for one hour of RACE CE credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval (#20-1129072). Continuing education credit is available only for those that attend live and complete requirements. CE credit is NOT available for viewing the recording; you must attend live to receive CE credit and complete a form following the webinar. Instructions on how to receive your CE certificate will be provided at the end of the webinar.

This one-hour webinar will be recorded and shared with registrants. Following the webinar, there will be a Q&A portion. Submit your questions ahead of time during registration or ask questions live at the event using the Q&A box.

Best Friends Speakers: Erin Katribe, DVM, MS – Medical Director Melanie Lyons – Manager, National Shelter Medicine

WEBSITE LINK:  https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/7616999885486/WN_CUxeMFqnSN69zGU50Mwn4A#/

Find out how board members can integrate trauma-informed care in animal services…

Join the Vancouver Humane on Wednesday, November 22nd at 9:00 am PDT for an enlightening 60-minute webinar on trauma-informed leadership in animal services organizations.

During this conversation, panelists will share their experiences and insights, shedding light on the ways leaders can integrate trauma-informed care into their organizations to positively impact the animals they serve, the well-being of the people who care for them, and the staff who interact with both animals and clients. Panelists will explore topics including:

• How can a board ensure that trauma-informed principles are integrated into the organization’s governance structure and decision-making processes?
• What steps can an organization take to ensure that trauma-informed care is integrated into the organization’s mission, values, and long-term strategic planning?
• How can an organization approach decision-making to ensure that it is inclusive, equitable, and reflective of diverse experiences and needs?
• How does your organization prioritize staff mental health?
• What is your approach to HR from a trauma-informed lens?
• What measures has your organization taken to promote equity within its leadership and governance structures?

Attendees who stay until the end will be entered in a draw for a $100 donation to their organization.

Who should join?

Anyone who would like to learn about the role of animal service leadership in introducing a trauma-informed approach in their organization is welcome to attend! This webinar is designed for all board members in animal services including:

• Humane societies;
• Shelters;
• Rescues; and
• Other nonprofits.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/empowering-change-trauma-informed-leadership-in-the-animal-service-sector/

Unlocking Muzzle Success: A Journey of Love and Trust

Is your dog’s comfort and safety a top priority?

Join us for an illuminating webinar led by Louise Stapleton-Frappell, a distinguished dog behavior consultant, professional trainer, and esteemed faculty member at DogNostics Education. In this captivating presentation, Louise will unveil a tried & tested 10-step training ‘recipe’ that includes all the ‘ingredients’ to teach your canine companion, or your clients’ dogs, how to not just accept but wholeheartedly embrace wearing a muzzle.

At DogNostics Education, we’re strong advocates of muzzle training for all dogs. Imagine having the peace of mind that, in an emergency, your dog will happily and willingly ‘muzzle up.’ It’s an invaluable skill!

What to Expect:

• Understand some of the many reasons why muzzles may be required.
• Gain an understanding of different muzzle styles and why some may be more appropriate than others.
• Discover cutting-edge, force-free techniques to cultivate a positive association between your dog and their muzzle.
• Learn how to make muzzle time a stress-free and even enjoyable experience for your furry friend, be it for vet visits, grooming, or other situations.
• Gain the skills and confidence to transform your dog into a muzzle enthusiast, ensuring their well-being and your peace of mind.

But that’s not all! Throughout the presentation, we’ll provide a visual feast of video footage, demonstrating each training step with clarity and precision.

Don’t miss this exciting journey of love, trust, and positive reinforcement. Bid farewell to muzzle-related anxiety forever. Register now to unlock the potential for a harmonious and safe partnership with your four-legged companion or your canine clients!

WEBSITE LINK:  https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5453145

Pyometra (infection of the uterus) is a life-threatening condition that affects dogs and cats. Definitive treatment of this condition involves surgery to remove the infected uterus; however, many clients who do not have access to spay surgery also do not have access to pyometra surgery.

This webinar will discuss ways to increase access to pyometra surgery, including performing surgery in nonspecialized and outpatient facilities, as well as stabilization before referral. It will also discuss recommended surgical techniques for complicated pyometras.

Takeaways

Credits

WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/increasing-affordable-and-accessible-veterinary-care-pyometra-surgery

Join us for a live webinar that promises a celebration of the work done by the HASS community and valuable insights into tools, resources, and the work shaping the future of supporting people and pets! Don’t miss out on your exclusive access to HASS division leads: Maggie Lynch, Senior Director of Research and Development, and Amanda Foster, Assistant Director of Implementation Analysis, will share our Social Return on Investment (SROI) in Supporting Human-Animal Bonds research collection and examples of data dashboards that help HASS pilots improve their operations. Lauren Loney, Staff Attorney and Policy Specialist, will talk about all things legislative, including our legislation tracker and how you can use it as an important advocacy tool, along with HASS’s 2024 legislative priorities. Lastly, Eliza Torres, Maddie’s® Education and Implementation Manager, will showcase the new HASS Resource Center and tease a powerful new tool coming in 2024. Vincent Medley, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services, will moderate.

Register below and join us live on Thursday, December 7 at 5 p.m. CT. After the live event, a recording will be distributed to all registrants within 3 business days.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7816739797796/WN_ImkXniQoTeW_s_NoCFXyuQ#/

Join us on Thursday, December 21 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a Q& A with housing rights expert Dianne Prado of Housing Advocacy & Equity Resource Team (HEART LA).  

Hear about the three most important things you can ask and do to help a person with a pet who is facing housing insecurity or unable to find housing because of their pet. This will be a highly interactive discussion, so bring your questions for Dianne to answer as well as any issues or topics related to pets and housing that you have for her.

Attendees will also

•  learn the basic eviction process
•  leave with concrete steps to help a person remain housed with their pet
•  debunk myths that either scare people into surrendering their pets because of housing insecurity or prevent people from fostering or adopting a pet

REGISTER HERE

This one-hour meeting will be recorded, so register even if you cannot attend live. You’ll be sent the on-demand recording link when it is ready.

It has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association.

Maddie’s Fund does not share registration information.

About the presenter

Dianne Prado (pictured above with her dog) is the Founder and President of the Housing Equity & Advocacy Resource Team (HEART LA), a legal non-profit that helps ensure people and their pets remain housed.  Dianne is an appointed public member of the CA Veterinary Medical Board, trainer and consultant for the Stay Housed Los Angeles (SHLA) Eviction Defense Program, and Lecturer in Law for UCLA Law School teaching Los Angeles Housing Law and Policy.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvdOyoqToqG9YM4YJfE_sdYrvCqEfgCv1I#/

Dr. Ford will discuss several key issues pertaining to the diagnosis, management, and prevention of FeLV infection, emphasizing long-term patient management as it relates to the origins and development of infection, interpretation of diagnostic test results, and the practical side of vaccination decisions. He will discuss use and interpretation of the latest testing platform to assess outcomes in the individual patient.
This webinar is RACE approved for 1 CE Credit.

Presenter: Richard Ford, DVM, DACVIM, DACVPM (Hon)

WEBSITE LINK:  https://everycat.org/3-free-race-approved-webinars-in-november-and-december/