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.
Events
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Online Meeting – 3/16/26 – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie: Supporting Pediatric Spay Neuter – Maddie’s Fund
VirtualMaddie’s Fund Presents: Join us for this engaging and informative Community Conversation, “Supporting Pediatric Spay-Neuter,” where we’ll explore the current state of spay-neuter and its relationship with animal shelters and accessible veterinary care. This session will review what we know about the impact and safety of pediatric spay-neuter and highlight operational tips and tricks for success in the clinic.
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Webinar – 3/18/26 – Springtime Safety: Preventing Toxic Exposures in Kittens – National Kitten Coalition
VirtualThe National Kitten Coalition Presents:
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Webinar – 3/18/26 – Challenging our assumption: The intersection of storytelling and data – Life of Riley
VirtualLife of Riley at Spring Point Presents: This 60-minute workshop will explore the assumptions, limitations and opportunities of data as we lend a critical eye to the data landscape. Participants will explore case studies and scenarios about how data can be used in multiple stories; and where storytelling can be used to fill the gaps of what is known.
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Webinar – 3/19/26 – There’s No Place Like Home: How to Advocate for Pet Inclusive Housing – Best Friends
VirtualBest Friends Presents: Learn about innovative pet-inclusive housing advocacy efforts around the country, and leave with new solutions for communities and organizations of any size. We’ll dive into ordinances, coalitions, relationships, data, and how to persuade elected officials that pet-inclusive housing isn’t an animal welfare issue — it’s a community welfare issue.
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Online Course – Starts 3/23/26 – Tails of Understanding: The Art of Communication With Our Human Clients – IAABC (fee applies)
VirtualIAABC Presents (fee applies): Do you ever feel that working with dogs is the easy part, and that working with their humans is the real challenge? This comprehensive 4-module course is designed specifically for dog trainers, veterinarians, shelter workers, groomers, and behavior consultants who want to strengthen their communication skills and navigate difficult client interactions with confidence.
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Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund
VirtualMaddie’s Fund Presents: Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with. If you registered prior to July 2025 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025Free -
Online Course – Starts 3/24/26 – Critical Applications: Ethical Approaches to Behavior Interventions – IAABC (fee applies)
VirtualIAABC Presents (fee applies): In this 8-week course, we will take a deep dive into the uses and applications of critical analysis when handling behavior cases. We will discuss the critical questions that allow us to evaluate our own choice of methods and inform us on how we can best approach each case from a competent, skilled and humane perspective.
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Online Conference – 3/24/26 to 3/26/26 – My Dog Is My Home Conference 2026 – My Dog Is My Home
VirtualMy Dog Is My Home Presents (fee applies): On March 24-26, hundreds of nonprofit representatives, members of local and national government, people with lived expertise of homelessness, social workers, veterinarians, and more will come together (online) to advance pet-inclusive housing for people experiencing homelessness. Will you join us?
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Online Conference – 3/24/26 to 3/26/26 – My Dog Is My Home Conference 2026 – My Dog Is My Home
VirtualMy Dog Is My Home Presents (fee applies): On March 24-26, hundreds of nonprofit representatives, members of local and national government, people with lived expertise of homelessness, social workers, veterinarians, and more will come together (online) to advance pet-inclusive housing for people experiencing homelessness. Will you join us?
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Online Training – 3/25/26 – Reducing Surrenders with Feline Behavior Support Certification Workshop – Community Cats Central (small fee applies)
VirtualCommunity Cats Central Presents (small fee applies): Led by feline behaviorist Dr. Rachel Geller, this workshop focuses on how a strong understanding of cat behavior can prevent unnecessary surrenders and keep cats in their homes. Designed for surrender prevention specialists, shelter staff, and volunteers, the session explores compassionate, practical approaches that address both human concerns and feline needs—helping families and cats stay together.
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Online Conference – 3/24/26 to 3/26/26 – My Dog Is My Home Conference 2026 – My Dog Is My Home
VirtualMy Dog Is My Home Presents (fee applies): On March 24-26, hundreds of nonprofit representatives, members of local and national government, people with lived expertise of homelessness, social workers, veterinarians, and more will come together (online) to advance pet-inclusive housing for people experiencing homelessness. Will you join us?
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Webinar – 3/26/26 – Bridging the gap: Shelters and wildlife coexistence – Humane World for Animals
VirtualHumane World for Animals Presents: This discussion will combine what we already know with what we are learning from our partners to provide shelters with more resources for staff and the public on humanely solving conflicts with wildlife. The benefits include programs and frameworks for humane outcomes for wildlife in your community, a reduced workload for officers in the field, and a greater awareness in the community about how to solve problems with wildlife.
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Webinar – Fourth Thursdays – HASS Connect – HASS
VirtualHASS Presents: You are invited every fourth Thursday of the month, to join fellow leaders from national, government, and non-profit animal welfare organizations for a strategic roundtable discussion focused on the most pressing challenges facing our field. From staffing shortages and volunteer engagement to community trust, and the evolving role of shelters, this session invites candid dialogue, shared learning, and collaborative problem-solving.
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Online Event – 3/26/26 – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection – Beyond our Safety Net: Navigating Returns, Risk and Humane Outcomes in Dog Adoptions – Maddie’s Fund
VirtualMaddie’s Fund Presents: This session will explore the complex realities of accepting adoption returns for dogs exhibiting challenging or dangerous behavior. We’ll walk through how to guide adopters through private rehoming when appropriate, the questions we ask before accepting a behaviorally complex return, and how we incorporate professional assessments into our decision-making.
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Webinar – 3/26/26 – Learn What the Monster Likes… and Feed It! Bridging the Animal Rights/Welfare/Control Gap by Focusing on The Link between Animal Abuse and Human Violence – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
VirtualNACA/Justice Clearinghouse Present: This webinar introduces the critical connections between animal cruelty and domestic violence, child maltreatment, and elder abuse. You’ll learn how to leverage these connections to increase public recognition, attract new funding, and elevate your organization’s relevance in broader conversations about safety and well-being.
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Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund
VirtualMaddie’s Fund Presents: Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with. If you registered prior to July 2025 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025Free -
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Online Event – First Thursdays – Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection – Maddie’s Fund
VirtualMaddie’s Fund Presents: Join us on the first Thursday of every month to discuss successful foster innovations and programs, collaborate with others in the field, answer questions and talk through complex foster-related issues.
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Online Course – 4/4/26 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Central (small fee applies)
VirtualCommunity Cats Central 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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Online Course – Starts 4/6/26 – Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Spring 2026 Session – UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse
VirtualThe UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Shelter Learniverse Presents: Are you ready to take your career in animal sheltering to the next level? The Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program empowers frontline animal shelter workers to provide exceptional care, grounded in best practices, with a focus on improving outcomes for animals and communities. Apply for the next session—it’s currently free, #ThanksToMaddie!
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Conference – 4/7/26 to 4/10/26 – Animal Care Expo 2026 – Humane World for Animals (fee applies)
David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHumane World for Animals Presents (fee applies): Experts from all aspects of animal welfare will come together from across the globe to learn about the latest programs, share best practices, gain inspiration and build lasting connections. The conference features an international trade show promoting the latest animal care products and services from a wide range of exhibitors. With a variety of session topics, learning labs, networking opportunities and social events, Animal Care Expo has something for everyone who cares about companion animals.
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