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Archived Webinar
Keeping Cats in Homes: How to be an Effective Cat Behavior Counselor
The Humane Society of the United States
Cat behavior counseling is a proven resource that keeps cats in their homes, and yet it is an underutilized resource in the sheltering world. Building off of the first webinar in this series, this session will provide detailed and practical information on how to become a successful cat behavior counselor, in terms of how to effectively communicate with clients and properly assess cat behavior issues. -
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Keeping Cats in Homes: 5 Steps Shelters Can Take to Increase Cat Reclaims
The Humane Society of the United States
In this archived webinar, we’ll examine both human and feline behaviors that prevent lost cats from returning home. Shelter professionals will learn five steps they can start taking today to improve cat owner reclaims and decrease intake. -
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Keeping Cats in Homes: Cat Behavior in the Community
The Humane Society of the United States
Good information on basic cat behavior and care can be hard to find, especially when cat owners aren’t aware of what they don’t understand! Learn how PAWS Cat City is keeping more cats in their homes by sharing expert information and practical advice through a comprehensive online resource library, behavior helpdesk and their extremely popular, in-house Cat Behavior 101 & 201 trainings. -
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Finding Funding in a Slow Economy: Tips for Identifying and Successfully Applying for Grants
The Humane Society of the United States
Although winning the lottery would be nice, your odds on finding funding for your animal rescue are significantly better if you know how to successfully apply for grants. Learn which corporate and private grant-making organizations are out there and how to find them.
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Archived Webinar
Rabies: Myths and Misconceptions
The Humane Society of the United States
Despite the rarity of humans contracting this disease in the United States, rabies is a highly dreaded, fatal disease for which millions of dollars are spent every year on its control.
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Archived Webinar
Resolving Wildlife Conflicts Humanely and Effectively
The Humane Society of the United States
This archived webinar will focus on ways to handle common “nuisance” wildlife conflicts over the phone and in the field– with the first vital step being on a proper diagnosis of the problem, and if it’s a true problem (needing resolution) or a fear-based problem (needing public understanding).
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Archived Webinar
Can’t We All Just Get Along? Building Better Relationships between Shelters and Rescue Groups
The Humane Society of the United States
Despite shared goals of increasing adoptions and decreasing euthanasia rates, shelters and rescue groups sometimes have strained relationships. In this webinar, we discuss concerns that might lead to mistrust and ways we can move forward in healthy and productive partnerships.
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Archived Webinar
Office of Animal Welfare, Delaware Division of Public Health
Gaining the support of local government may be an essential first step in making TNR the norm for how free-roaming cats are managed in your community. Learn how to structure a presentation, what arguments to make and which to avoid, plus common questions to anticipate. With the practical advice offered, you’ll be ready to make a convincing case for TNR!
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Archived Webinar
Private Practice Vets & Animal Welfare Organizations
ASPCAPro
Are you a veterinarian in private practice looking to assist your local shelter or rescue organization?
Are you a shelter, rescue organization or TNR program seeking to build a relationship with local veterinarians?
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Archived Webinar
ASPCA
Join us for an overview on all things parvo! Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease of dogs that can cause serious, even fatal, illness in infected animals. Parvo's severity, along with the ease with which it is spread and its persistence in the environment, make this a significant infectious disease concern for all dogs in animal shelters.
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Archived Webinar
Effective Fundraising for Every Organization
PetSmart Charities
In this course, you will learn effective fundraising techniques that you can put into action immediately.
You'll learn how to
- Analyze your current fundraising efforts
- Determine which efforts are most valuable and productive for your organization
- Implement new, strategic fundraising efforts
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Archived Webinar
Create a Call To Action: Digital Storytelling
ASPCAPro
Images are often the most convincing tools an organization can use to send a message and communicate a story. Digital Storytelling is a short, first-person video narrative created by combining recorded voice, still and moving images, music and/or other sounds.
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Archived Webinar
Building a Foster Network that Saves Lives
PetSmart Charities
This course covers how you can save more lives by creating a foster network that is made up of members with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
You'll learn how to
- Manage the different roles within a foster team
- Provide the necessary support to foster parents
- Develop guidelines for a successful foster program
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Archived Webinar
Animals in Disasters: Enhancing Response Capabilities
ASPCA
This webinar will outline the ASPCA’s efforts in enhancing local, state and national response capabilities. The results of our national survey will be discussed, showing what animal response resources we have as a nation, where those resources are located and our ability to manage them.
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Archived Webinar
ASPCA
This archived webinar will provide information and tools to best house and enrich the dogs and cats in your care, help families retain pets in their homes, make pet adoption a positive and enriching experience for all parties involved, and ensure that placements are successful. -
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The psychology of call handling and what to do about orphaned wildlife calls
The Humane Society of the United States
This first webinar in our "Resolving the Public's Wildlife Problems in a Matter of Minutes" series will focus on: