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SPONSORED BY TRU CATCH TRAPS CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS #animalcareexpo �� 35 SAVING CATS TRACK Saving the vulnerable, Part one: Caring for the feral mamas and kittens Wednesday, May 10, 9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m. Feral mamas in urban settings find creative places to have kittens, from industrial parks and warehouses to the space beneath decks. However, these locations are unsafe for newborn kittens. The San Francisco SPCA has started trapping mamas with their kittens and keeping them together at the shelter or in foster care until the kittens are weaned and mom is ready to be spayed and returned. We will share what we have learned, including trapping tips and ideas to try at your shelter. Presenters: Audra Farrell, Community Cats Coordinator, San Francisco SPCA; Erin Kerley, Community Cares Manager, San Francisco SPCA Saving the vulnerable, Part two: Saving orphaned kittens Wednesday, May 10, 1:30 p.m.—3:00 p.m. In this workshop, we will discuss the need to prioritize care for orphans and neonatal kittens, put into context the undeniable role that kittens play in shelter intake and euthanasia, and focus on key programs that can save their lives. This session will provide a fun, engaging and entertaining look at how to care for kittens, create lifesaving programs, and build communities of caregivers that can save kittens’ lives. Presenter: Hannah Shaw, Director, Kitten Lady Combating the naysayers: Who says there’s no proof TNR works? Wednesday, May 10, 3:30 p.m.—5:00 p.m. Due to the oft-repeated claims of trap-neuterreturn opponents, it has almost become a truism that “there’s no proof TNR works.” In fact, there is a wealth of published, peerreviewed research that demonstrates that TNR results in population reduction, intake decline and cost efficiency, while attempts at eradication are largely futile. We’ll review the relevant scientific literature and also see what conclusions can be drawn about how TNR can be most effective. Presenters: Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director, Neighborhood Cats; Katie Lisnik, Director of Cat Protection and Policy, The Humane Society of the United States Return-to-field, Part one: Putting theory into action Thursday, May 11, 9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m. As return-to-field (RTF) programs gain in popularity across the country, shelters are experiencing dramatic decreases in feline intake and equally dramatic increases in live release rates. So how do you go about actually implementing RTF in your shelter? This presentation will go beyond theory to the nitty-gritty of how RTF works with your boots-on-the-ground staff. Hear from our panel about how they implement RTF, their successes, their challenges and how they’ve adapted the principles to fit their communities’ needs. Presenters: Tanya Hilgendorf, President and CEO, Humane Society of Huron Valley; Kate Hurley, Director, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, Million Cat Challenge; Dr. Julie Levy, University of Florida Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program, College of Veterinary Medicine and Million Cat Challenge Co-Founder; Cameron Moore, Program Manager, Target Zero; Tim Reeder, Animal Services, City of Huntsville, Alabama Return-to-field, Part two: Engaging the community Thursday, May 11, 2:00 p.m.—3:30 p.m. Return-to-field (RTF) programs are designed to get community cats out of the shelter and back to their neighborhoods, but the community isn’t always easily convinced this is the right thing to do. This session will simulate a public hearing, with RTF advocates fielding questions from policymakers on the legality of RTF, public safety issues, nuisance complaints, wildlife predation, cat welfare concerns and more. We will also discuss collaborative approaches that can benefit the whole community. Presenters: Danielle Bays, Community Cats Program Manager, The Humane Society of the United States; Kate Hurley, Director, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, Million Cat Challenge; Erin Kerley, Community Cares Manager, San Francisco SPCA; Dr. Julie Levy, University of Florida Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program, College of Veterinary Medicine and Million Cat Challenge Co-Founder; Dr. Sara Pizano, Program Director, Target Zero; Peter Wolf, Cat Initiatives Analyst, Best Friends Animal Society Five steps shelters can take to increase cat reclaims Friday, May 12, 9:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m. Each year, only 2–5% of lost cats are reclaimed by their owners from shelters. In this workshop, you will learn proven techniques you can implement right away to increase cat owner reclaims and decrease cat intake. Presenters: Kat Albrecht, Founder, Missing Pet Partnership; Brigid Wasson, President, Missing Pet Partnership Be tip-top: TNR best practices Friday, May 12, 11:30 a.m.–-1:00 p.m. The theory and goals of trap-neuter-return have been well-documented, and many cat lovers have taken the concept to heart. Several national agencies have produced written documentation to help you put the theory into action, but you might prefer a chance to ask questions about the process. This presentation is for anyone who learns more thoroughly and successfully through visual images and interactive discussions. Presenters: Danielle Bays, Community Cats Program Manager, The Humane Society of the United States; Karen Little, Executive Director, Alley Cat Advocates 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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