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Whiskers and Welfare:
NEW LEGISLATION & Collaborative
Animal Disaster Response

2026.02.19

Ashley Patterson, DVM - CVET
Claudia Sonder, DVM - Napa CART
Ryan Soulsby, RVT, CACO - CalAnimals

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Liability Insurance Unleashed: Protecting Your Organization

2025.11.13

Morris & Garritano Insurance
Lynette Dunn
Heather Ross

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SLIDES, if available
State of the Art
Return-to-Home Tools

2025.07.29

Jackie Rose, JD, MS, CAWA
Chief Strategy Officer, DocuPet

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SLIDES, if available
Summa Fundraising Series
Session 4:
The Business Side of Fundraising

2025.06.18

Julie Bank, JBank Consulting
Britney Tennent, Cheyenne Animal Shelter
Dennis Chyba, Summa
Aime Purciau, Your Part-Time Comptroller

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Summa Fundraising Series
Session 1:
Fundraising 101

2025.05.07

Julie Bank, JBank Consulting
Dennis Chyba, Summa

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Disasters:
Incident Action Plan &
Situation Status Report

2024.12.19

Ryan Soulsby
Brian Whipple

Document Samples: https://calanimals.site-ym.com/page/DisasterLibrary

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Open Adoption Theory: Getting More Pets Home

2024.08.22

Michael Keiley, MSPCA

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Executive Leadership Program 2024 Final Presentation

2024.06.21

ELP 2024 Cohort

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Communicate on Your Own Terms:
A Training for Animal Shelter and Rescue Leaders

2024.04.11


Kristen Hassen
Outcomes Consulting

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Legal Meets Best Practices:
Parts 1 and 2

2023.12.05

Bruce Wagman, Attorney
Cindi Delany, DVM

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SLIDES, if available
Outcomes Protocol for At-Risk Dogs

2023.08.17

Kristen Hassen
Outcomes Consulting

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Customer Service: It's Not About Please and Thank You

2023.06.08

Gina Knepp
Michelson Found Animals

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Shelter PALS – Veterinary Care in Shelters: Who can legally do what?

2023.02.07

Bruce Wagman, Attorney, and Dr. Cindi Delany

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Shelter PALS CA Shelter Law: Community Cats

2022.10.18

Bruce Wagman, Attorney, and Cindi Delany, DVM

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AlignCare - Program for Pet Health Equity

2022.08.05

Dr. Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH and Rick Ducharme

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Open Adoptions & Adoption Counseling Essentials

2022.04.21

Chantalle Little
Available Free for a Limited Time

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Community Cat Complaint Mitigation

2022.02.24

Jenn Stone and Susie Aguilar

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So What is Docupet Anyway?

2021.09.23

Grant Goodwin, CEO, Docupet

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Licensing Best Practices - Increase Revenue & Compliance

2021.06.17

Grant Goodwin, DocuPet

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Shelter Law - Shelter Intake, Shelter PALS CA

2021.03.16

Brandy Kuentzel
Bruce Wagman

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SLIDES, if available
Humane Animal Social Services (HASS)

2020.08.09

Bobby Mann
Ellen Jefferson, DVM
Brenda Barnette
Gina Knepp
Gary Weitzman, DVM
Ann Dunn

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Pediatric Spay & Neuter: Down to 1.5 lbs

2020.06.25

Cristie Kamiya, DVM

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Fear Free for Shelters & Veterinary Clinics (Part 1 of 2)

2020.04.30

Cindi Delaney, DVM

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Bridging the Gap: Understanding Adopter Expectations, Perception and Reality

2020.04.16

April Harris, CAWA

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Capacity for Care:
Setting the Right Target
& Finding Tools
to Stay There

2026.01.14

Dr. Kate Hurley
Annette Ramirez
Garens Loyd
Sarah Quintanilla

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Workers’ Comp Unleashed:
Building a Safer,
Stronger Workplace

2025.10.15

Morris & Garritano Insurance
Lynette Dunn
Mandy O'Neal
Jasmine Ariel Contreras

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Finding Your Popsicle Hotline:
Creating the Ultimate Adopter Experience

2025.07.24

Chelsea Staley and Rene Moreno, Petco Love

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SLIDES, if available
CalAnimals Executive
Leadership Program:
Final Presentation

2025.06.12

2025 Executive Leadership Program Cohort

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Multicultural Engagement Strategies to Increase Pet Adoptions

2025.04.07

Christina Lee, StellaFirma Strategies
Debra Olmedo, RVT, Patitas y Palabras
Elsa Ramos, Oakland AS
Monika Khuc, LMFT, WAGS Pet Adoption

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Harnessing Narrative Change to Transform Animal Welfare

2024.10.17

Hanna Lentz
Executive Director
Supporting People and
Animal Relationships for
Change (SPARC)

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SLIDES, if available
Organizational Disaster Checklist
Update & Review

2024.07.09

Ryan Soulsby, CalAnimals
John Peaveler, Humane Innovations

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SLIDES, if available
California Rabies Awareness Challenge

2024.06.06

Richard Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM, DACVPM
Amy Auch, DVM, CCFP

*Click "SLIDES" link for RACE

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Rescue Organization Essentials: California Laws, Resources, and More!

2024.03.28

Bruce Wagman, Attorney, San Francisco SPCA Shelter PALS Program
Jill Tucker, CEO, California Animal Welfare Association

Q&A: Click the Gold Dog Bone

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DEA and Premise Permits: Shelter Implications

2023.10.11

Bruce Wagman, Attorney
Dr. Cindi Delany, DVM

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SLIDES, if available
Executive Leadership Program
2023
Final Presentations

2023.06.30

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Social Media Marketing Strategies for Animal Shelters

2023.05.04

Angelina Martin
Online Media Solutions

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SLIDES, if available
49 More Communities Switched to DocuPet in 2022 - Key Pet Licensing Performance in CA

2023.01.26

Grant Goodwin, DocuPet

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SLIDES, if available
Social Media During Disasters or Emergencies for Animal Welfare Organizations

2022.10.06

Angelina Martin

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SLIDES, if available
Responding to Wildlife Emergencies

2022.06.30

Rebecca Dmytryk, Wildlife Emergency Services

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SLIDES, if available
Your Pet Licensing Report Card

2022.04.18

Grant Goodwin, Docupet

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SLIDES, if available
Managed and Diverted Intake

2022.02.17

Jen Adkins and Alesha Davidson

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SLIDES, if available
Saving Lives Using Maps

2021.09.09

Micheal Hildebrandt

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Shelter Law - Holding Periods, Shelter PALS CA

2021.05.21

Brandy Kuentzel
Bruce Wagman

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Shelter Law - Community Cats, Shelter PALS CA

2021.02.26

Brandy Kuentzel
Bruce Wagman

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The Ins & Outs of Perception: Crafting the Culture and Brand of your Organization

2020.07.16

Melanie Sadek

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Mitigating Risk: Common Claims Against Shelters, Dog Bites, Foster Liability, and More

2020.05.21

Jessica Mielke

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SLIDES, if available
Fear Free for Shelters & Veterinary Clinics (Part 2 of 2)

2020.04.30

Cindi Delaney, DVM

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SLIDES, if available
New Animal Laws
Effective 01/01/2026

2026.01.07

Bruce Wagman, Attorney
SFSPCA ShelterPALS

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SLIDES, if available
Unlocking AI for Animal Shelters

2025.08.28

Kristen Hassen
Outcomes Consulting

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SLIDES, if available
Essential Rabbit Training
for ACOs & Shelter Staff

2025.07.16

Jennifer Lee,
San Diego House Rabbit Society

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SLIDES, if available
Summa Fundraising Series
Session 3:
Yes, you can fundraise for animal control!

2025.06.04

Julie Bank, JBank Consulting
Mike Wheeler, Cabot, AR
Spencer Conover, Pasco Co, FL
Dr. Josh Fisher, Charlotte and Mecklenberg Co, NC

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SLIDES, if available
California Adopt-a-Pet Day: Strategies for Success!

2025.04.03

Woods Humane Society
Ventura County Animal Services
ASPCA

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SLIDES, if available
Disaster Response
Technology

2024.10.10

Shelterly
Petco Love Lost

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SLIDES, if available
Animal Disaster Response & Preparedness: An Overview

2024.06.27

Ryan Soulsby, Disaster Program Manager, CalAnimals
John Peaveler, Principal Consultant, Humane Innovations

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SLIDES, if available
Community Cats 2024:
Saving Free-Roaming
Cats' Lives in the Most
Humane Way Possible

2024.05.21



Bruce Wagman, Attorney
San Francisco SPCA Shelter PALS Program

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Telemedicine & Vaccine Clinics in CA- What Shelters Need to Know About Legislative Updates for 2024

2024.01.31


Bruce Wagman, Attorney
Cindi Delany, DVM

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Follow-Up Q&A
Animal Shelter Safety: Proven Strategies to Reduce Serious Bites and Other Risks

2023.09.28

Kristen Hassan
Outcomes Consulting

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SLIDES, if available
Increase Summer Adoptions & Return to Home

2023.06.29

Dr. Kate Hurley
Nadia Oseguera
Ivy Ruiz
UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program

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Survey Results: Access to Vet Care in California Shelters

2023.05.02

Mike Greenberg, DVM
Jennifer Scarlett, DVM
Gary Weitzman, DVM

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SLIDES, if available
Reducing Return Rates Through Early Dog Training

2023.01.19

Allie Mayer, CPDT-KA & Morgan Rivera, CPDT-KA, GoodPup

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SLIDES, if available
3 Ways to Boost Your Pet License Sales After Covid-19

2022.09.22

Grant Goodwin and Joseph Messmer, Docupet

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SLIDES, if available
Finder to Foster to Adoption: Keeping Found Animals in the Community

2022.06.16

Bruce Wagman, Attorney, and Cindi Delany, DVM

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SLIDES, if available
Cat Handling & Behavior

2022.03.10

Alesha Davidson and Jenn Stone

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SLIDES, if available
Community Cat Program, Intake, Eligibility, and Returns

2022.02.10

Jen Adkins and Jenn Stone

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SLIDES, if available
Service Dogs and the Law

2021.08.26

Shelby L. Clark, Esq.

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SLIDES, if available
Preparing for Disasters

2021.05.13

Ryan Soulsby
John Peaveler

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SLIDES, if available
Humane at Home - Virtualizing Engagement
& Lost2Found Texting

2020.11.18

Staci Hurley
Ryan Hinderman

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SLIDES, if available
Pet Safety Net

2020.07.09

Darlene Blackman
Kaitlynn Navarro

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SLIDES, if available
Rehoming Programs

2020.05.14

Mandy Evans

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SLIDES, if available
PetPro Connect - Telemedicine Platform from BI

2020.04.24

Brenton Minish
Andrew Gillies
Julie Ryan-Johnson, DVM

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SLIDES, if available
Resolving Barking Dog Issues in Your Community

2025.12.08

Stuart Clough
NoiseNet

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SLIDES, if available
Role of Shelter Vets During Disasters -
What You Need to Know and Resources to Help!

2025.08.13

Briana Hamamoto, DVM PhD
Ashley Patterson, DVM MPH
California Veterinary Emergency Team - UC Davis

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Community Cat Programs:
Legally Upheld, Vet-Approved, and the
Most Humane Option for Free-Roaming Cats

2025.07.10

Dr. Kate Hurley, Julianna Tetlow, Bruce Wagman

Webinar Q&A: https://tinyurl.com/QandAforCCP

CCP Resource Library: https://calanimals.site-ym.com/page/CatLibrary

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Summa Fundraising Series
Session 2:
Special Events

2025.05.21

Julie Bank, JBank Consulting
Amanda Myers, NOHO Humane
Sean Hawkins, Halifax Humane Society

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Transforming Perceptions, Increasing Adoptions

2025.03.10

The Future of Shelter Pets in California

Presented by Sasha Howell
with Off Madison Ave

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Testicle Talk
Customer Service
in the Animal Space

2024.08.29

Gina Knepp, Michelson Found Animals

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SLIDES, if available
Data Driven Information on Recruiting and Retaining Shelter Veterinarians

2024.06.25

Jennifer Scarlett, DVM
Kate Hurley, DVM

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Cyber Security: A Leadership Perspective

2024.04.25

Katherine Wetherbee & James Stover
Syntech Group

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The Roundtable:
Liability Insurance Challenges

2023.12.12

David Denniston, Director of Risk Management, McNeil and Company
Damien Zillas, Compliance Coverage Counsel, Nonprofits Insurance Alliance

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SLIDES, if available
Animal Shelter Safety: Proven Strategies to Reduce Serious Bites and Other Risks

2023.09.21

Kristen Hassan
Outcomes Consulting

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SLIDES, if available
Preventing Burnout for Yourself and Your Team

2023.06.15

Eleanor Smith
Legs on Dreams Leadership Coaching

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Combatting Compassion Fatigue

2023.03.02

Jen Blough, LPC

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SLIDES, if available
Find Success Working with Elected Officials

2022.10.27

Julianna Tetlow, Director of Government Relations for San Diego Humane Society

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SLIDES, if available
Intake & Holding Periods - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

2022.09.15

Bruce Wagman, Attorney, and Cindi Delany, DVM

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SLIDES, if available
Responding to Disasters: Lessons Learned

2022.06.02

Henry Brzezinski, Bryan Bray, Brian Whipple, Ryan Soulsby, Cindy Machado

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SLIDES, if available
Kitten Intake Diversion

2022.03.03

Susie Aguilar and Leah Long

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SLIDES, if available
GoodPup

2021.10.08

Lisa Martin & Allie Mayer

Click Logo to Sign Up your shelter!

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SLIDES, if available
Return to Home

2021.07.01

Gina Knepp
Julie Bank
Rebecca Guinn
Shelly Simmons
Shyanne Schull

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SLIDES, if available
Turning Data Into Insight

2021.04.29

Sarah Aguilar
Rory Adams

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Interacting with Diverse Communities: Cultural Beliefs

2020.09.20

Jace Huggans
Michael Hildebrandt

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Putting the Cat Back

2020.06.28

Kate Hurley, DVM
Cindi Delaney, DVM

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SLIDES, if available
Fundraising for Public Shelters and the 501(c)(3)s that Support Them

2020.05.07

Jim Houpt
Gina Knepp

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Your Data Counts - Ideas and Tools to Activate Data

2020.04.23

Sara Kent

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