From animal behavior and foster care to pet transportation, vaccination protocols and more, these webcasts over the next four weeks have you covered! Mark your calendars for the dates below, and be sure to bookmark the events page on Maddie’s® Pet Forum to stay up to date on all events animal well-being related.
Upcoming webcasts:
*Recurring monthly webcast: Maddie’s® Monthly Behavior Connection: Making the First Move: Approaching Cats with Care
Fourth Thursday of the month, August 28 (today!) at 12PM PT/3PM ET (60 minutes)
Today’s speaker for this free monthly recurring webcast is Tabitha Kucera, RVT, KPA-CTP, CCBC, VTS (Behavior) presenting on: Building on Cracking the Cat Code, exploring how to apply the Considerate Approach when working with cats in shelter environments. Next month (September 25) will be: The Human Side of Shelter Work: Building Compassion Satisfaction and Resilience (Part 1) with Valerie Bogie, MSSW, Veterinary Social Worker. Register now
*Recurring monthly webcast: Maddie’s® Monthly Foster Connection: Smarter Systems for Stronger Support
First Thursday of each month, beginning September 4 at 12PM PT/3PM ET (60 minutes)
Join this free webcast beginning September 4 with Michelle Misra, Foster Program Manager, SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center. Session Topic: we’ll explore how SICSA restructured its foster program over the past year to boost engagement, ease staff workload, and improve care for animals. You’ll walk away with actionable ideas you can tailor to your own organization—whether you’re looking to overhaul your onboarding, clean up your database, or make fostering feel more accessible. This session is ideal for anyone ready to rethink old systems and build a stronger, scalable, sustainable foster program. Register now
Maddie’s® Insights: Beyond Animal Shelter Walls: Gatekeeping Pet Ownership: The Impacts of Adoption Discrimination
Wednesday, September 11 at 12PM PT/3PM ET (60 minutes)
The animal welfare field has been discussing low-barrier adoption processes as a best practice for more than a decade, yet recent research by Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity has found that BIPOC families are still more likely than white families to be denied during the adoption process. The findings highlight the critical need to move discussions from “low-barrier adoptions” to “making pet ownership accessible to all.” Earn continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement towards 1.0 CAWA CEs . Register now
Open Door Veterinary Collective Webcast Series: How Field Officers are Addressing Pet Transport Barriers Directly in the Community
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 12PM PT/3PM ET (30 minutes)
Join Open Door Veterinary Collective for a second series of lively conversations as we explore innovative and practical solutions that organizations are using to address barriers to accessing pet care and resources in their communities. This dynamic 30 minute webinar in the ODVC + NACA Partnership Series, spotlights 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. Register now
Special Edition Webcast: Vaccination Protocols: Tailoring Protection for Every Patient with Dr. Erica Schumacher
Tuesday, September 23, 2024 at 12PM PT/3PM ET (75 minutes)
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. Register now
Webcast: Before Four Weeks: Updated Vaccination Recommendations for Neonatal Puppies and Kittens with Drs. Kate Hurley and Sandra Newbury
Tuesday, September 30, 2024 at 11AM PT/2PM ET (90 minutes)
Presented by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
In this webinar, we’ll explore updated recommendations for early vaccination of neonatal and juvenile puppies and kittens in environments that present meaningful risk. We’ll cover the science, the supporting literature, and most importantly, how to apply these new guidelines in a shelter setting. This webinar has been approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval, as well as 1.5 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) continuing education credit by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA). Register now