Whether you’re a first-time foster caregiver to a kitten, are thinking of offering a rehoming program or curious about short-term contraception for cats, there’s programming for everyone this week.

Cat and Kitten Caregiving with Maddie’s Fund
Thursday, April 9 at 10:00am PST / 1:00pm ET

The Petco Foundation will host our very own Dr. Sheila Segurson, Veterinary Behaviorist & Director of Research and Kelly Duer, Foster Care Specialist as they offer tips for cat and kitten caregiving and take live questions from call attendees. “We’ve put more pets into foster care recently than we ever knew was possible,” says Duer. “The next step is making sure our foster caregivers have the support they need.”

Million Cat Challenge: Rehoming Programs – Safe Options for Your Staff and Community
Thursday, April 9, 1:00pm PST / 4:00pm EST

Join guest panelists from Marin Humane and Home To Home to discuss the benefits of offering a rehoming program to your community. Learn how their programs have impacted their communities and shelter by offering a proactive approach. Even if your staff is working from home, you can still have a robust lifesaving program in your community.

An Emergency Contraceptive Option for Cats During COVID-19 Delayed Surgery
Friday, April 10 at 12 noon PST / 3pm EST

As many communities defer sterilization surgeries for dogs and cats, the Alliance for Contraception in Cats & Dogs (ACC&D) believes megestrol acetate (MA) is an option for short-term contraception of some female cats. The risk/benefit change and short-term nature of COVID-19 has prompted their recommendation. Our own Dr. Mike Greenberg along with Dr. Julie K. Levy and three others will discuss how this would work in practice.