We are an association of California's
ANIMAL WELFARE
ORGANIZATIONS
California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals)
represents and supports California's animal care and control agencies, SPCAs, humane societies, and other animal welfare organizations.
CalAnimals -California Shelters Saving Lives
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CalAnimals is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
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Scratching the Surface of Bites
Penal Code 597.1: Case Studies
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Coyote Response
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Oct. 10 - Disaster Response Technology
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Testicle Talk: Customer Service
Open Adoption Theory
Organizational Disaster Checklist
Animal Disaster Response/Preparedness
Recruiting/Retaining Shelter Vets
Exec Leadership 2024 Presentations
CA Rabies Awareness Challenge
Saving Free Roaming Cats' Lives
Cyber Security
Communicate on Your Own Terms
Rescue Organization Essentials
Liability Insurance Challenges
and many more!
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