New Adoption Counseling Course for Shelter Staff, Volunteers, and Fosters
New Adoption Counseling self-paced course available FREE on Maddie’s® University! This course provides guidance for navigating the adoption process, with an emphasis on adoption counseling.
Get More Animals Home with Back Where They Belong Summit Sessions and Resources, Now On-Demand
Access resources and short, solution-packed sessions to get animals home faster, easier, better—Now on-demand at Maddie’s University for free, #ThankstoMaddie!
Online Conference – 5/13/25 – The Maui Wildfire: An In-depth Look at Community Cats and Disaster Response – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
Community Cats Podcast Presents (fee applies): After this conference, you and your agency will be prepared to implement a wildfire or other disaster response for cats in your community, including running a shelter-in-place program in the disaster zone, initial treatment and assessment after rescue, housing fire cats, pathways towards specific outcomes, reunification efforts and, ultimately, placement.
Online Event – 5/3/25 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
Community Cats Podcast Presents (small fee applies): Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works.
Webinar – 5/8/25 – Blueprints and Principles: The Architecture of a Modern Animal Services Program – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: Participants will delve into essential principles that underpin effective and contemporary animal control programs. The curriculum offers a comprehensive framework intended to assist organizations contemplating the establishment of an animal control program or seeking to refine their existing initiatives. It serves as a strategic guide for evaluating and optimizing program architectures that effectively serve and support communities.
Webinar – 5/6/25 – Maximizing Social Media for Animal Reunification during Disasters or Emergencies for Animal Shelters – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: During a disaster or emergency, every second counts in the animal reunification effort. A well-structured social media strategy can make all the difference in reuniting lost pets with their families. This webinar introduces an easy-to-use, template-driven approach designed for animal shelters to implement during a disaster or emergency, efficiently leveraging social media, maximizing online visibility, and reaching the right people when it matters most, supporting the animal reunification efforts from the start.
Webinar – 5/6/25 and 5/8/25 – Role of Companion Animals in Public Health Outbreaks, Including H5N1 – CVMA (fee applies)
CVMA Presents (fee applies): Using situational examples, this talk will review what is known about the role of companion animals in emerging infectious diseases in California, with a focus on H5N1 avian influenza. Opportunities for improved disease recognition by veterinarians and owner education on prevention strategies will be discussed.
Webinar – 5/8/25 – Accreditation Reform – The Bridge Club
The Bridge Club Presents: Join us for a conversation on the future of accreditation for veterinary and veterinary technicians.
Webinar – 5/1/25 – How to practice environmentally sustainable veterinary medicine – The Bridge Club
The Bridge Club Presents: In this session we’ll explore the environmental impacts of the industry and ways to improve them, including actions to take to reduce climate change and waste in veterinary clinics and across the supply chain of medical supplies. we are so fortunate to have Margo Mosher, Senior Director, Global Sustainability with Mars Veterinary Health lead our discussion.
Online Event – 4/24/25 – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection – Cracking the Cat Code: Recognizing Feline Signals for Better Care – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie’s Fund Presents: This session provides staff and volunteers with the practical tools to assess and respond to feline body language using the Fear Free FAS (Fear, Anxiety, and Stress) scale. Participants will learn how to identify stress signals, improve observational skills, and apply strategies to enhance human-cat interactions. Through interactive exercises and video demonstrations, attendees will gain the confidence to advocate for the cats in their care, promoting better welfare and adoption outcomes.
Webinar – 5/21/25 – Panleukopenia 101: A Guide for Fosters and Caregivers – National Kitten Coalition
National Kitten Coalition Presents: Specifically designed for foster families and kitten caregivers, this webinar will provide you with crucial knowledge on recognizing early symptoms, accessing timely care, and implementing effective vaccination and cleaning protocols to stop the spread of this devastating disease. Equip yourself with the tools and confidence to safeguard the health of the kittens you care for and make a lasting impact on their lives.
Webinar – 4/25/25 – Fading Kitten Syndrome: Fight the Fade – National Kitten Coalition
The National Kitten Coalition Presents: Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to learn from Dr. Emily Coleman as she explores the life-saving strategies for panleukopenia in kittens. Specifically designed for foster families and kitten caregivers, this webinar will provide you with crucial knowledge on recognizing early symptoms, accessing timely care, and implementing effective vaccination and cleaning protocols to stop the spread of this devastating disease.
