Human service and animal welfare organizations can significantly support each other’s missions while enhancing the interactions of the people they serve. People will often seek help for their pets before seeking help for themselves, and at the same time, pets sometimes present a barrier to accessing essential services. Here lies an opportunity to ensure that communities have access to and are aware of what services are available, especially in times of crisis or change.

By understanding and sharing available resources in the community, your organization can provide each person with a more individualized approach to ensure all aspects of their situation are being addressed while furthering your mission.

The audience will learn:

• How to connect with other organizations
• What information is relevant to their front-line staff serving community members
• How to build a database of resources
• Questions to ask to better serve guests/community members

WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/building-a-safety-net-of-connections-and-resources-for-your-community/

The advice, services, and opinions of experts can elevate the quality of your animal cruelty investigations tenfold. Whether you need to consult on the nutritional needs of an unusual species or engage a forensically-trained veterinarian to determine the extent of a traumatic injury, partnering with subject matter experts is an important way to ensure your investigations are comprehensive, your seizures and protective custody plans provide victim animals with appropriate care and handling, and your criminal cases equip prosecutors with the detailed information they need when considering charges.

This webinar will introduce you to types of experts and where to find them, offer tips for building strong relationships with these partners, and provide examples of cases where the participation of an expert-led to positive outcomes. This webinar is a great opportunity to start thinking about how your effectiveness and impact can be magnified whether you are a one-person agency or part of a large organization.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/who-you-gonna-call-finding-and-utilizing-experts-in-animal-cruelty-investigations/

Join us for a live webinar led by Kristen Hassen of Outcomes Consulting Group, designed specifically for animal shelter professionals. This interactive, fast-paced session will teach you how to easily integrate AI into operations to save time, streamline processes, and improve outcomes. Whether you’re just getting started with AI or looking to expand your AI toolkit, this session will provide actionable insights and real-world examples to help your team work smarter and save more lives.

Presenter:
Kristen Hassen, Outcomes Consulting Group

WEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bGIkW78gQHypC701UZpbAQ#/

Still have questions about the new vaccination guidelines established in 2024? Need an update on the recommendations for neo-natals in your program? This presentation explores the essential role of vaccination to protect vulnerable populations, prevent outbreaks, and improve overall animal welfare. Designed for veterinary medical staff as well as shelter staff interested in improving their understanding of vaccination, this session will cover best practices for vaccine selection and scheduling, as well along with the latest recommendations for vaccination of neonates in high-risk environments.

Join Dr. Erica Schumacher, Outreach Veterinarian & Clinical Instructor at the Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine on Tuesday, September 23 at 12n Pacific / 2pm Central / 3pm Eastern.

Sign up here for this 75-minute webinar to get your questions answered: https://maddies.fund/WebcastVaccinationProtocolsRegistrationSept2025

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the Role of Vaccination in Disease Prevention – Understand how vaccination helps protect vulnerable populations, prevent outbreaks, and improve overall animal welfare.
• Develop Tailored Vaccination Protocols – Learn how to customize vaccine selection and scheduling based on species, lifestyle, risk factors, and environmental considerations.
• Apply Best Practices for Vaccine Administration – Identify proper techniques for vaccine handling, storage, and administration to maximize efficacy and minimize adverse reactions.
• Incorporate the Latest Recommendations for Neonatal Vaccination – Explore updated recommendations for vaccinating neonates, especially in high-risk environments.

Earn continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement towards 1.25 CAWA CEs. This webinar has also been pre-approved for 1.25 continuing education credits by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). It has also been submitted for approval for 1.25 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.

Have questions or comments for the guest speaker? Leave them on the discussion thread: https://maddies.fund/ForumVaccinationProtocolsSept2025

WEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/WebcastVaccinationProtocolsRegistrationSept2025

Join Open Door Veterinary Collective (ODVC) for a second series of lively conversations on the third Tuesday of the month, from 12 pm – 12:30 pm Pacific Time, as we explore innovative and practical solutions that organizations are using to address barriers to accessing pet care and resources in their communities. We’ll share successful strategies through short 30-minute presentations, panel discussions, video snippets and Q&A sessions.

Join us on September 16 for a dynamic 30 minute webinar in the ODVC + NACA Partnership Series, spotlighting innovative, community-based solutions led by Field Officers. This interactive session features two organizations sharing how they have integrated pet rides into field services to reduce barriers and increase access to care. Learn how this proactive, compassionate approach is helping families stay together the real-life impact of offering transport solutions. Whether you’re exploring new ways to serve or scaling what works, this conversation will inspire practical steps forward.

Panelists:
Dr. Christina Avila, Animal Control Supervisor, City of Perris (California)
Spencer Conover, Assistant Director, Pasco County Animal Services (Florida)

Who should attend? Everyone is welcome! This series is perfect for those interested or involved in access to veterinary care.

Each session will be recorded and viewable on-demand within a few days after the event.

Earn continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement towards CAWA CEs as well as from the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA).

Come make friends and learn to make access to care more achievable for all involved!

Register for the series here: https://maddies.fund/DoorsWideOpenWebcastSeriesRegister

Engage with guest speakers on the Forum discussion thread:
https://forum.maddiesfund.org/discussion/how-field-officers-are-addressing-pet-transport-barriers-directly-in-the-community

WEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/DoorsWideOpenWebcastSeriesRegister

Pets can create a barrier to social services. Whether that is a survivor seeking help for domestic violence, people who are experiencing homelessness needing shelter, or those facing a mental health crisis. Pet owners will often delay seeking help because they have nowhere for their pets to go. When organizations are siloed, we may miss opportunities for interventions that can support those in need and potentially prevent further harm to both people and pets. This presentation will give an overview of the special bond trauma survivors share with their pets and the unique challenges they may face when seeking services, tips for pet advocacy that you can provide to your community, and how BestyBnB helps to bridge the gap between animal welfare and social services.

In this session, you will learn:

• The important bond between trauma survivors and their pets and the unique challenges they face when seeking services.
• Tips for implementing pet advocacy in your community.
• How BestyBnB works to bridge the gap in services between social services and animal welfare.

Who should attend?

• Animal welfare managers and staff
• Mental health program managers and staff
• Domestic violence program managers and staff
• Victim advocates
• Social service providers working with survivors

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mybestybnb.com/trainings/bridging-the-gap