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Upcoming Events Calendars

Use the buttons below to switch between the Shelter Learniverse calendar (at www.shelterlearniverse.com) and the broader Industry Events calendar (at www.sheltermedportal.com).

Shelter Learniverse Calendar Features: Webinars, Shelter Med Live! events, SCS session dates, and other Learniverse platform events.

Industry Events Calendar: gathers webinars, trainings, online meetings, and national events from across the field. Many listings are from partners and other organizations; inclusion isn’t a review or endorsement. For details, on industry events calendar listings please contact the organizer listed in the event description. Have an event to add to the industry calendar? Email events@sheltermedportal.com.

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At the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, we’re dedicated to supporting you in your work within the animal sheltering industry. As part of the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge, we proudly re-introduce the Shelter Learniverse in its new home – www.shelterlearniverse.com.

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Shelter Care Specialist Certification

The Koret Shelter Medicine Program recognizes the profound Access to Care challenges faced by animal shelters across the nation. To bridge this gap, we are excited to introduce our new certification program aimed at elevating the expertise and readiness of frontline shelter team members. Our Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program is designed to address the challenges associated with access to care in shelters by empowering shelter staff with comprehensive training that extends to medical care, best practices in shelter operations, animal shelter population management, and behavior, training and enrichment for animals in shelters.

Introducing our Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program: a game-changing professional development program for shelter team members. Elevate your professional skills and credentials, positioning yourself for a fulfilling career in animal welfare. Learn more now!

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Learn what you want, where you want, when you want.  Check out our bite-sized, self-paced, on-demand learning options to help you level up in your current job and prepare for future opportunities in the animal welfare industry. Dive in now!

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Recently Announced Upcoming Industry Events

Apply for the next session of the Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program

Online Course – Application deadline 12/5/25 – Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Winter 2026 Session – UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse

The UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Shelter Learniverse Presents: Join frontline teams nationwide and gain a professional title that represents your knowledge, compassion, and commitment to animal health and well-being. Our Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program is free for now, #ThanksToMaddie! Apply by December 5 to be considered for the Winter 2026 session that starts January 5.

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Social Work in Animal Welfare

Webinar – 11/18/25 – Doors Wide Open: Social Work Guidelines in Animal Welfare Settings – Open Door Veterinary Collective

Open Door Veterinary Collective Presents: Join us for a 30-minute panel discussion introducing the Social Work Guidelines in Animal Welfare Settings, a groundbreaking new resource created by and for social workers working in animal welfare organizations across North America. Whether your organization already employs a social worker, you are exploring how social work can enhance your mission, or you are simply curious about how social work skills fit into animal welfare, this panel conversation is for you.

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Sanitation and Cleaning for Kitten Caregivers

Webinar – 12/3/25 – Sanitation and Cleaning for Kitten Caregivers – National Kitten Coalition

The National Kitten Coalition Presents: With thorough cleaning and sanitation, you can significantly lower the risk of virus and disease transmission in your shelter or home. Join us for a presentation on the current protocols and best practices for cleaning and sanitization when handling and caring for kittens. We will discuss effective products and procedures for disinfecting rooms, cages, bedding, and litter boxes to help keep your kittens safe and healthy.

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TNR Certification Workshop

Online Course – 12/6/25 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

Community Cats Podcast Presents (small fee applies): If you’re new to TNR, you’ll gain the essential skills needed to kickstart your TNR journey, while experienced trappers can refresh and sharpen their techniques. Learn TNR best practices and colony care from expert instructors. Gain essential skills or sharpen your techniques with videos, handouts, and interactive lessons. Quiz and a certificate are included!

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Generating Government Buy-in

Webinar – 11/13/25 – Generating Government Buy In – HASS

HASS Presents: In many communities, animal services rise and fall with the priorities of local government—and if you’re not part of the conversation, you’re likely missing out on funding, partnerships, and critical support. Whether you’re operating under a city contract, connected to law enforcement, or simply the only game in town for animal welfare, knowing how to work with your local leaders is key. Join Mike Wheeler, Director of Cabot Animal Support Services, as he shares his straightforward, proven approach to building relationships with decision makers—and how you can do it, too.

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