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  • Online Course –10/7/23 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

    Online Course –10/7/23 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

    Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate after taking a short quiz and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director. Session duration is 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session. Workshops held monthly.

    This course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/

  • Webinar – 9/12/23 – Preserving the Human-Animal Bond: A holistic approach to fear, anxiety, and stress – Fear Free

    Webinar – 9/12/23 – Preserving the Human-Animal Bond: A holistic approach to fear, anxiety, and stress – Fear Free

    The human-animal bond between a pet and their caregivers, including the veterinary professional team, is vital to the safety and well-being of the pet. Join us as we discuss the science and history of the human-animal bond, a holistic view of various sources of stress that a pet may experience at home, and how to discuss and educate pet owners on identifying and reducing their pet’s fear, anxiety, and stress.

    In this webinar, you will learn how to:

    • Identify potential sources of fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) in different aspects of a pet’s life
    • Evaluate the pet’s life holistically and proactively mitigate FAS that erodes the human-animal bond
    • Develop creative solutions to strengthen the human-animal bond in situations that may produce FAS

    Brought to you by our friends at Covetrus.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sV7pUGkeQ1eC0-LkCBTI6A#/registration

  • Webinar – 9/21/23 – Animal Shelter Safety: Proven Strategies to Reduce Serious Bites and Other Risks -CalAnimals

    Webinar – 9/21/23 – Animal Shelter Safety: Proven Strategies to Reduce Serious Bites and Other Risks -CalAnimals

    When shelters are full, they’re at higher risk of safety-related incidents including falls, serious bites, and dog-to-dog altercations. Shelters often respond to safety incidents by increasing euthanasia, restricting animal movement, or introducing reactive rules and policies. Unfortunately, these measures do not address the underlying problems causing safety incidents, so they’re unlikely to be effective over the medium and long term.

    The good news is there are lots of proactive steps animal shelters can take to improve safety and reduce risk. In this session, we’ll use real-life examples of dog bites, injuries, and other safety incidents to explore the roots of what went wrong and what corrective actions will help. We’ll specifically cover:

    • The role of shelter rounds in maintaining and improving shelter safety
    • Kennel safety/fight interruption equipment and maintenance
    • Kennel enrichment to improve safety
    • Quick and easy safety training for staff and volunteers
    • Pre-contact disclosure protocol for staff and volunteers
    • Locks vs. carabiners: which one is actually safer?
    • The risks and benefits of cohousing dogs

    This session is fast-paced and interactive and will leave attendees feeling empowered to create a culture of safety in their organization.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yICttaVdT66PKJIc5ez0Vg

  • Webinar – 9/12/23 – All About Transport: Moving Animals to Create Lasting Positive Impact – HASS

    Webinar – 9/12/23 – All About Transport: Moving Animals to Create Lasting Positive Impact – HASS

    Want to learn how animal transport can make a massive difference for people and pets in your community, and beyond? This discussion-style webinar will cover how the strategic transport of animals saves lives while fostering stronger community bonds, alleviating strain on shelters, creating lasting positive impacts, and more.

    Bring all your transport questions and learn from experts Clare Callison, Director of National Operations for Austin Pets Alive!, and Lindsay Hamrick, Director of Shelter Outreach & Engagement for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). Clare brings a decade of transport experience all across the United States, building transport programs from scratch, and identifying and implementing best practices. Lindsay will speak to the transfer of animals as part of the relationship building aspect of the HSUS capacity building mentorship program. Vincent Medley, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services, will moderate.

    Register below, bring your questions, and join us live on Tuesday, September 12 at 5 p.m. CT. After the live event, a recording will be distributed to everyone who registers within 3 business days.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6016782060176/WN_oZ2BbNwfT9KPLBp8XUK26w

  • Online Event – 10/9/23 to 10/13/23 – Big Hairy People and Pets Summit & Workshops – Getting2Zero (fee applies)

    Online Event – 10/9/23 to 10/13/23 – Big Hairy People and Pets Summit & Workshops – Getting2Zero (fee applies)

    AIAM, G2Z and AMRRIC invite you to participate in the Big Hairy People and Pets Summit & Workshops.

    The three most active and influential organisations working at the intersection of community health and safety and companion animal welfare and management in Australia are combining forces to deliver a never seen before event. This conference and workshops will be a celebration of collaboration, reconnection, and knowledge sharing and builds on the work of the organisations convening the event.

    The theme for this year’s conference is Breaking Down Barriers.

    In 2023 we will focus on the programs, practices and strategies that involve and engage the community in managing their pets. We will be looking at the role that organisations play in providing support to both companion animals and the people who care for them.

    What are the barriers to positive results in the work that is undertaken? What can be done to reduce or remove those barriers? How can we engage the broader community with companion animal management and the problems that face the sector and those that work in the space? How can the issue of companion animal management and sheltering be looked at from a broader, social, ethical and One Health perspective? How can we empower pet lovers, owners, carers and those without pets to be a part of the solutions?

    These, and many more questions relating to social change, community safety and welfare, animal management and welfare, emergency management and responsible pet ownership will be discussed at this event.

    Attend sessions incorporating practical training delivered by experts in the field. Industry and sector leaders from Australia and overseas will lead sessions to explore innovative solutions to guide Australia’s approach to the management of companion animals now and into the future while providing insights on how the challenges are being met elsewhere.

    Attendance at this conference is essential for everyone involved in companion animal and community health and safety policy and practice, including those working in all levels of government, the not-for-profit welfare, shelter and rescue sector, the research, academic and veterinary professions, and the pet industry.

    WEBSITE LINK:  bit.ly/PeopleandPetsSummit

  • Online Course –10/3/23 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

    Online Course –10/3/23 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

    Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.

    Session duration is 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session.

    This course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-october-3-2023/

  • Online Course – 9/16/23 – Return-to-Field: How Shelters Save Community Cats – Community Cats Podcast

    Online Course – 9/16/23 – Return-to-Field: How Shelters Save Community Cats – Community Cats Podcast

    Presented by Neighborhood Cats. It used to be that a feral cat had little chance of exiting a shelter alive after he entered.  But that’s no longer the case.  In recent years, more and more shelters have adopted Return-to-Field (RTF) programs.  Instead of euthanizing healthy community cats (whether feral, friendly or otherwise), the shelter will spay or neuter, eartip and vaccinate, then return the cat back to where he was found. We’ll cover the policies behind RTF, the mechanics of implementing the program, current controversies over the RTF of friendly cats, and how to combine RTF with TNR in general to lower cat populations and create sustainability.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/return-to-field-how-shelters-save-community-cats-presented-by-neighborhood-cats-sept-2023/

  • Online Course –9/9/23 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

    Online Course –9/9/23 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

    Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.

    Session duration is 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session.

    This course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-sept-2023/

  • Webinar – 8/31/23 – Lost and Found: Working with Your Community to Get More Lost Pets Home – HASS

    Webinar – 8/31/23 – Lost and Found: Working with Your Community to Get More Lost Pets Home – HASS

    How can we better engage community members in the lost pet reunification process, and get more pets home to their families instead of sitting in shelters? This is one of the most important and urgent challenges shelters face. Our panel of experts will help you develop ways to work hand-in-hand with your community, and reunite more pets with their owners. Join Gina Knepp, National Shelter Engagement Director for Michelson Found Animals; Heather Friedman, Chief Marketing Officer for LifeLine Animal Project; and Alex Eley, Pet Reunification Specialist for Memphis Animal Services. Vincent Medley, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services will moderate. Bring your questions—this is a real-time Q&A!

    Register below and join us live on Thursday, August 31 at 5 p.m. CT. After the live event, a recording will be distributed to everyone who registers within 3 business days.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6016782060176/WN_gDLRG_WTQT2B3DuSJ41-KQ

  • Online Conference – 9/14/23 – Fauna Connections: Using Data to Help Animals – Faunalytics

    Online Conference – 9/14/23 – Fauna Connections: Using Data to Help Animals – Faunalytics

    Fauna Connections is a remote symposium for animal advocates
    on September 14, 2023 from 12:00pm to 5:30pm EST.

    Academics and scientists from the social and behavioral sciences and related disciplines will present original research that discusses the real-life implications and recommendations for animal advocates.

    During Fauna Connections, researchers will present their work in 10-minute presentations, followed by 5-minute Q&As. Breakout rooms will be available after each presentation to continue discussions. We will also have a panel from the Faunalytics research team, a keynote by Varda Mehrotra from Samayu, and posters from researchers. The symposium will end with a networking session for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). This event is made possible by a grant from Maddie’s Fund®, #ThanksToMaddie.

    Register today for this free, informative symposium!

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://faunalytics.org/fauna-connections/