CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS #animalcareexpo �� 11 Pets for life as a model of social science-informed animal welfare Sponsored by PetSmart Charities Friday, May 12, 8:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m. Stereotypes about how racial and ethnic groups care for their companion animals abound. During this session, researchers from the Institute for Human-Animal Connection within the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work will discuss initial findings from their Pets for Life study, including data contradicting assumptions that race and ethnicity are primary drivers behind the willingness to spay and neuter pets, and future directions and implications for this research. The conversation will provide a critical exploration of and insight into breaking down barriers and stereotypes when developing and marketing programs. Presenters: Jessica L. Sparks, MS, MSW, LICSW, Research Associate, Institute for Human-Animal Connection, Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver; Dr. Kevin N. Morris, PhD, Associate Research Professor, Institute for Human-Animal Connection, Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver The Shelter Pet Project: What's in it for your shelter or rescue group? Sponsored by Maddie's Fund Friday, May 12, 8:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m. Sure, you've seen The Shelter Pet Project's billboards and TV ads. You may even know its launch in 2009 made it the first animal welfare cause taken up by the Ad Council, the force behind iconic public service advertising campaigns like Smokey Bear, "A mind is a terrible thing to waste," and "Friends don't let friends drive drunk." But you may still be wondering: What's in it for me? In this interactive session, the campaign's partners Maddie's Fund and The HSUS will join renowned global advertising agency J. Walter Thompson and the Ad Council to show you how The Shelter Pet Project already benefits your organization, and work with you to develop new ways the campaign can help you get even more pets adopted. Presenters: Amy Gibson-Grant, Vice President, Team Lead, Ad Council; Christie Keith, Shelter Pet Project Social Media Manager, Maddie’s Fund; Rik Mistry, Planning Director, J. Walter Thompson Worldwide; Allie Palmer, Campaign Manager, Ad Council; Vicki Stevens, Senior Marketing Communications Manager, The HSUS OPPOSITE PAGE, FROM TOP: MARCO GARCIA/FOR THE HSUS; LARRY FRENCH /AP IMAGES FOR THE HSUS. THIS PAGE: ZACK SECKLER FEATURE SESSIONS WIN ONE OF 16 AMAZON GIFT CARDS! Find the “passport” in your attendee bag and have it stamped at each of the exhibit hall vendors listed. Drop off your completed card at HSUS booth 200 to be eligible to win. LOOK FOR ROOM ASSIGNMENTS ON THE POCKET GUIDE FOUND IN YOUR NAME BADGE HOLDER - All workshops with a have been approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credits, with the exception of the daylong workshop which has been approved for 6 hours, in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call HSVMA at (530) 759-8106 or email info@hsvma.org for further information. - All Expo courses have been approved for Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) continuing education credit. - The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) is awarding CEU credits for all Animal Care Expo 2017 workshop sessions. For more detailed information, please visit animalsheltering.org/certification.
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