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  • The Human Side of Shelter Work (Part 1): Building Compassion Satisfaction and Resilience
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    In this session, Valerie Bogie, MSSW, Veterinary Social Worker, defines key terms while sharing fresh strategies to help you to increase your well-being and continue the work you are so passionate about.

    This course is part of Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, monthly webcasts about pet behavior - supporting pets in our community and animal shelters.

    Working in animal shelters can be deeply meaningful—and emotionally draining. In this session, Valerie Bogie, MSSW, Veterinary Social Worker, defines key terms while sharing fresh strategies to help you to increase your well-being and continue the work you are so passionate about!

    Attendees will learn:

    ●      The signs and impact of secondary trauma, burnout, burden transfer and compassion fatigue

    ●      Navigating moral distress and tough ethical dilemmas

    ●      The importance of compassion satisfaction—and how to cultivate it

    ●      Tools to better understand yourself, build resilience, and practice sustainable self-care

    This webinar is for anyone working in or around animals in shelters—especially those feeling the weight of the work. Leave with renewed clarity, practical tools, and a reminder that you matter, too.

    Speaker: Valerie Bogie, MSSW, Veterinary Social Worker, Fear Free Certified Professional

    This webinar has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association.

    Visit Maddie's Pet Forum to comment, access the resources, follow a discussion or ask questions:

    keywords Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Valerie Bogie, Fear Free, compassion fatigue

    Valerie Bogie

    MSSW, Veterinary Social Worker, Fear Free Certified Professional

    Valerie is a passionate advocate for enhancing well-being for caretakers within the animal world. While the majority of her 20+ year animal care career was spent training exotic animals in zoos and aquariums, she also has experience in a variety of other settings, including animal shelters, veterinary clinics and dog training. Like so many others in animal care, Valerie experienced burnout and compassion fatigue, eventually leaving the career that had once been her dream job.

    Her journey took a transformative turn upon discovering Veterinary Social Work—a field focused on the human side of human-animal interactions. She understood firsthand the profound impact this kind of support could have, and a new dream job was born. Valerie is now dedicated to raising awareness and creating resources for the growing and expansive field of Veterinary Social Work.

    Valerie graduated from the University of Tennessee with her Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) and a Veterinary Social Work Certificate.  She currently serves as the Director of Partnerships for the International Association of Veterinary Social Work (IAVSW), offers dog and cat training sessions as a Behavior Consultant and leads Human Support Services- both for Insight Animal Behavior Services (a DACVB practice), and provides psychoeducation and consulting through Valerie Bogie, LLC.

  • New!

    Lost Cat Prevention
    Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Learn how to prevent escapes and help cats settle into a new environment

    Bringing a new cat home? Help your cat transition to a new environment and prevent them from escaping. Kimberley Freeman, expert on lost cat recovery, shares her knowledge of how to keep cats from becoming lost while they settle into their foster or adoptive home. Presented in a series of videos, Kim's tips will help you create a smooth, happy acclimation period for your cat and keep them from going lost. This course will be useful to foster caregivers and adopters as well as shelter staff who support them. 

  • RACE CE

    Vaccination Protocols: Tailoring Protection for Every Patient - On Demand
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Explore the essential role of vaccination to protect vulnerable populations, prevent outbreaks and improve overall animal welfare and learn the latest recommendations for vaccination of neonates in high-risk environments

    Still have questions about the new vaccination guidelines established in 2024? Need an update on the recommendations for neo-nates? This presentation explores the essential role of vaccination to protect vulnerable populations, prevent outbreaks, and improve overall animal welfare. Designed for veterinary medical staff as well as shelter staff interested in improving their understanding of vaccination, this session will cover best practices for vaccine selection and scheduling, along with the latest recommendations for vaccination of neonates in high-risk environments.

    Learning Objectives:
    - Recognize the Role of Vaccination in Disease Prevention – Understand how vaccination helps protect vulnerable populations, prevent outbreaks, and improve overall animal welfare.
    - Develop Tailored Vaccination Protocols – Learn how to customize vaccine selection and scheduling based on species, lifestyle, risk factors, and environmental considerations.
    - Apply Best Practices for Vaccine Administration – Identify proper techniques for vaccine handling, storage, and administration to maximize efficacy and minimize adverse reactions.
    - Incorporate the Latest Recommendations for Neonatal Vaccination – Explore updated recommendations for vaccinating neonates, especially in high-risk environments

    Host: Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB, Director of Research, Maddie's Fund

    Guest Speaker:
    Erica Schumacher, DVM, Outreach Veterinarian & Clinical Instructor, Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine

    Earn continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement towards 1.00 CAWA CEs. This webinar has also been pre-approved for 1.00 continuing education credits by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). It has also been approved for 1.00 hour of continuing education credit until 8/12/27 in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. Complete the quiz to earn continuing education credit.

    Visit Maddie's Pet Forum to comment, follow a discussion or ask questions: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/...

    keywords veterinary medicine, pet vaccination protocols, Dr. Erica Schumacher, Dr. Sheila Segurson


    Erica Schumacher, DVM

    Outreach Veterinarian & Clinical Instructor

    Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine

    Dr. Erica Schumacher (she/her) fell in love with shelter medicine in 2003 when she joined the medical team at Dane County Humane Society (DCHS) in Madison, Wisconsin as a certified veterinary technician. Following her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian, she attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine and worked with Dr. Sandra Newbury to create the school's first shelter medicine elective in 2004. Upon graduation in 2008, Dr. Schumacher took a short break from shelter medicine after being accepted for a competitive Wildlife and Conservation Medicine internship at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Upon completing her wildlife internship, Dr. Schumacher sought to find a place where she could pursue both of her veterinary passions- shelter medicine and wildlife. After traveling and working in Arizona, Alaska and Africa, she returned to her roots at DCHS as the Chief Shelter Veterinarian where she oversaw the medical team as well as the shelter's wildlife center for seven years. She particularly enjoyed supervising the clinical training for the UW Shelter Medicine Program interns, residents, and veterinary students. In 2018, Dr. Schumacher joined the UW Shelter Medicine Program as an Outreach Veterinarian. She enjoys using her clinical background in shelter medicine as well as her love of teaching to help other shelters reach their lifesaving potential. When not at work Dr. Schumacher enjoys gardening (outdoor edibles only, she can't keep a houseplant alive to save her life and any flower outdoors better have strong genes and good luck), cooking, nature and spending time with her family and their 3 cats, 2 fish, and 10 chickens (animal numbers subject to change without notice).

    Sheila Segurson, DACVB

    Director of Outreach and Research

    Maddie's Fund

    As Director of Outreach and Research for Maddie's Fund®, Dr. Sheila Segurson's goal is to develop and support research that increases pet adoptions from rescue groups and shelters and improves pet well-being. She relies upon her background working in and with animal shelters, pet foster care programs, and veterinary medicine to lead Maddie's Fund research efforts.

    After graduating from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Segurson worked as a general practice/emergency/shelter veterinarian at pet hospitals in California. Then, in 2005, Sheila graduated from Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at UC Davis, becoming the first in the nation to complete a three-year, post-graduate behavior specialty training program with an emphasis on shelter animals and shelter behavior programs. She worked for several pet welfare organizations, including UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, The Sacramento SPCA, and the Animal Rescue League of Boston, where she developed and implemented enrichment/behavior modification programs.

  • Doors Wide Open: How Field Officers are addressing pet transport barriers directly in the community - On Demand
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Experienced field officers from the National Animal Care & Control Association will share real-world strategies for integrating access to care solutions into field services, including pet transportation.

    Doors Wide Open is a series of short discussions about practical solutions that organizations are using to address barriers to accessing pet care and resources in their communities. 

    In this session, our panel of experienced field officers will share real-world strategies for integrating access to care solutions into field services, including pet transportation. 

    Host:
    Aimee St.Arnaud, Founder of Open Door Veterinary Collective 

    Guest Speakers:
    Jerrica Owens, Executive Director, National Animal Care & Control Association 
    Spencer Conover, Assistant Director, Pasco County Animal Services (Florida)
    Christina Avila, Animal Control Supervisor, City of Perris (California)

    Earn continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement towards .5 CAWA CEs. This webinar has also been pre-approved for .5 continuing education credits by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). 

    Visit Maddie's Pet Forum to comment, follow a discussion or ask questions: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/...

    keywords Doors Wide Open, Open Door Veterinary Collective, access to animal care, National Animal Care & Control Association, pet transport


    Aimee St.Arnaud

    Owner, Open Door One Health Partnerships

    Aimee St.Arnaud's focus is on increasing access to spay/neuter and veterinary care across the nation. Previously she was the Director of National Veterinary Outreach Programs for Best Friends Animal Society and Director of Programs at ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance where she oversaw spay/neuter training programs of 1,000 professionals a year. She is the founder of Humane Ohio, a spay/neuter clinic performing roughly 18,000 spay/neuters a year and Partner in two full-service access to care veterinary clinics in OH and NC.

    Christina Avila, PhD

    Animal Control Supervisor

    City of Perris

    Dr. Christina Avila holds a doctorate in business and brings over 20 years of hands-on experience in animal welfare. Her background spans veterinary medicine, kennel care, and—most of all—field work. Known for building strong relationships with both people and their pets, she works to bridge the gap between communities and the services they need. A passionate advocate for animals, Dr. Avila is dedicated to finding innovative, practical solutions to the challenges facing the field today.

    Spencer Conover

    Assistant Director

    Pasco County Animal Services

    Spencer Conover has dedicated his life to innovative, servant leadership at some of the top
    animal welfare organizations across the country including, the Denver Dumb Friends League, Best
    Friends Animal Society, the Humane Society of Utah and Pasco County Animal Services. Spencer is
    passionate about leadership development and being surrounded with other progressive and
    proactive lifesaving individuals. Spencer has a Master of Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary
    Animal Services Leadership and Leadership Studies. He is a Certified Public Manager and certified
    green belt in lean six sigma process improvement. He has had the pleasure to lead various shelter
    operations teams including animal control, adoption, intake, customer care, foster care, volunteer,
    education/outreach, transfer/rescue and animal behavior. Spencer is a certified animal control
    officer, CPR and humane euthanasia certified with training in dangerous/fractious animal handling
    and Florida SARC certified in emergency animal sheltering. Spencer currently serves on the Board of
    Directors for the Florida Animal Protection and Advocacy Association and serves as the President of
    the National Animal Care and Control Association. He has a passion for shelter operation, statistics,
    data driven decision making and life-saving innovative community-based programs.

    Jerrica Owen

    Executive Director

    National Animal Care & Control Association

    Accomplished animal welfare professional Jerrica Owen joined the National Animal Care & Control Association in April 2021, as the Director of Partnerships and Programs, was named as Executive Director in December 2021 and was named Chief Executive Officer in September, 2025.

    Previously the Director of Strategic Initiatives for San Diego Humane Society, Jerrica supported achieving success on the organization’s primary strategies. In addition, she was the Senior Animal Response Team Leader for the San Diego Humane Society’s Emergency Response Team and has extensive experience in the field during some of our countries worst disasters supporting tactical and shelter operations for all types of animals including domestic, wildlife, and equine.

    Jerrica has spent the past 2 decades dedicated to achieving lifesaving excellence and encompasses dynamic organizational leadership, charismatic characteristics, and an energetic passion that will complement the already remarkable work of the NACA. She will support driving the continued success of NACA as the national leader in professionalism and standard setting of the animal control and service profession. She is committed to inclusive engagement and resource accessibility for the industry.

    Jerrica earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from California State University-Chico and holds certifications in Animal Welfare Administration (CAWA), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Organizational Leadership, and Modern Humane Resource Management. She lives in California and is a proud wife and mother to both human, fur, and shelled (Tortoise!) babies.

  • MMPC Learniverse - Effective. Efficient. Economical. How to Step Up Your Sanitation Game (On Demand)
    Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Strong sanitation is essential in shelters, but it can strain staff and budgets - learn about improving ops while saving money.

    Webinar Overview

    Strong sanitation is the backbone of healthy shelters—it protects animals, safeguards staff, and saves lives. But doing it right can be resource-intensive, stretching time, people, and budgets thin. That’s why Dave Hachey, President of Ogena Solutions, first brought us Accel/Rescue, and why he’s now doubled down with Sheltr-Partners.org, a not-for-profit created to negotiate better prices specifically for animal shelters and rescues.

    At this conversation with Cynthia Karsten, DVM, of the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, you’ll hear the story behind Sheltr-Partners.org, how free membership works, and the benefits shelters are already seeing. You’ll also get an inside look at the newest, most economical hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectant. Join us to discover innovative sanitation tools that are helping organizations save major time and money, and plug in your own numbers to see what resource savings are possible for your team.

    By the end of this webinar, you’ll be ready to:

    - Understand why sanitation is critical for maintaining animal and staff health in shelters and how Sheltr-Partners.org supports shelters and rescues through free membership and negotiated pricing.

    - See the benefits shelters are already experiencing from using Sheltr-Partners.org resources.

    - Describe the features and advantages of hydrogen peroxide–based disinfectants in shelter settings.

    - Calculate potential resource savings for your own organization using the provided tools and examples.

    Continuing Education Credits 

    This webinar has been approved for 1 hour of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) continuing education credit by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and by the National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA). 

    Keywords

    MMPC, Learniverse, Sanitation, Shelters, Staff, Budgets, Shelter-Partnrs.org, Costs, Disinfectants, Savings, Koret

    Contact

    Email us at help@shelterlearniverse.com if you have any questions or concerns about this webinar.

    Maddie’s® Pet Forum Discussion Thread

    You can also join the discussion about these concepts over on Maddie's Pet Forum in the discussion thread. CLICK HERE

    Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge

    With the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge, the Five Key Initiatives of the Million Cat Challenge have expanded to include other species at risk in shelters and evolved into the Four Rights.  

    Within the Four Rights, every element works in concert to support one another: animals and people are treated as individuals, empowering shelter staff to make the best decisions for everyone; community safety net services are in place and flourishing; and humane care within the shelter is provided, with appropriate outcomes for the animals that do come in, allowing shelters to deliver the Right Care, in the Right Place, at the Right Time, and to the Right Outcome

    Learn more about  Maddie's® Million Pet Challenge Shelter Learniverse.  #ThankstoMaddie

    Cynthia Karsten, DVM

    Outreach Veterinarian

    Koret Shelter Medicine Program, UC Davis

    Dr. Karsten became board certified in Shelter Medicine Practice in November, 2017. Her main areas of interest include teaching and mentoring undergraduate and veterinary students, working with shelter leaders on change management, and providing accessible, affordable veterinary care to everyone who seeks it.

    Throughout her KSMP career, Dr. Karsten has helped to identify and implement best practice protocols and capacity for care models at shelters across the United States and Canada.

    She also continues to work to understand her role and that of animal shelters in increasing awareness of social justice issues and implementing policies to bring about equity.

    Read more about Karsten

    Dave Hachey

    President

    Ogena Solutions

    With a background in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering and Purchasing Dave founded Ogena Solutions in 2005 and in 2008 obtained the rights for the sale of Virox Technologies hydrogen peroxide based disinfectant into animal health, a product that is now the #1 disinfectant used in animal shelters across North America.  In early 2025 Dave founded Sheltr-Partners.org a not-for-profit dedicated to providing high quality products to shelters and rescues at dramatically reduced pricing.

    See info in Dave Hachey's bio for his professional affiliations.

  • RACE CE

    Maddie’s Insights: Gatekeeping Pet Ownership: The Impacts of Adoption Discrimination - On Demand
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Recent research by Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity has found that BIPOC families are still more likely than white families to be denied during the adoption process. Learn about solutions for increasing access to pet ownership for BIPOC families.

    Maddie's® Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. 

    Presenters: 
    Sloane Hawes, Chief of Research and Development at Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity
    Celeste Morales, Senior Director of Research and Development at Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity 

    Program Description: 
    The animal welfare field has been discussing low-barrier adoption processes as a best practice for more than a decade, yet recent research by Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity has found that BIPOC families are still more likely than white families to be denied during the adoption process. The findings highlight the critical need to move discussions from "low-barrier adoptions" to "making pet ownership accessible to all." 

    Attendees will learn about:
    • the prevalence and impact of shelter/rescue adoption discrimination in four U.S. cities (Atlanta, Philadelphia, Miami, Minneapolis)
    • solutions for increasing access to pet ownership for BIPOC families

    Earn continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement towards 1.0 CAWA CEs. This webinar has also been pre-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). It has also been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit until 7/24/27 in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. Complete the quiz to earn continuing education credit.

    Visit Maddie's Pet Forum to comment, follow a discussion or ask questions: https://maddies.fund/InsightsA...

    keywords  Maddie's Insights, adoption discrimination, Sloane Hawes, Celeste Morales, Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity 


    Sloane Hawes

    Chief of Research and Development

    Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity

    Sloane Hawes, MSW (she/her) is a scholar-activist who uses a community based participatory research approach to develop and evaluate equitable, accessible, and community-led solutions that improve the quality of life for marginalized people and their pets. She has nearly a decade of experience in research, direct care, and advocacy roles that include community organizing, case management for unhoused people, and supporting families in crisis at an open-admission animal shelter. Sloane currently serves as a commissioner for her local housing authority and a house call volunteer for the Colorado non-profit People and Animal Companions Together (PACT). She lives in Colorado with her partner, two young people, an English Mastiff, a Bassett-Corgi, and five chickens.

    Celeste Morales

    Senior Director of Research and Development

    Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity

    Celeste Morales (she/her) is a sociologist and scholar-activist committed to pursuing social justice-oriented research related to the intersections of animals, people, and communities. In particular, she is invested in utilizing community-engaged research approaches that elevate community voices and lived experiences. Celeste has been working in the human and animal well-being research space for the past five years.  Celeste completed her BA in Sociology in 2017 from the University of British Columbia, and her MA in Sociology from the University of Victoria in 2020. She has worked with the Vancouver Humane Society as Lead Researcher and Program Manager, the Institute for Human Animal Connection at the University of Denver as a Research Associate and currently works at Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity as Senior Director of Research and Development, where she leads multiple community-based research projects.

  • Smarter Systems for Stronger Support
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    In this webinar, we’ll explore how one organization restructured its foster program over the past year to boost engagement, ease staff workload, and improve care for animals.

    This course is part of Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection, monthly webcasts about foster care - supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. 

    Feeling overwhelmed by an unmanageable foster roster? Struggling to keep caregivers engaged or streamline onboarding? You’re not alone—and there’s a better way forward.

    In this webinar, we’ll explore how SICSA (Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals) restructured its foster program over the past year to boost engagement, ease staff workload, and improve care for animals. Learn how they:
    • Streamlined their foster roster through a full audit and re-engagement campaign
    • Combined and modernized their dog and cat foster manuals
    • Introduced specialized mentor roles to support caregivers across programs
    • Launched a new, self-paced onboarding process with the help of Google automations and ChatGPT
    • Piloted a bottle baby nursery for staff foster caregivers to grow neonatal capacity
    You’ll walk away with actionable ideas you can tailor to your own organization—whether you're looking to overhaul your onboarding, clean up your database, or make fostering feel more accessible. This session is ideal for anyone ready to rethink old systems and build a stronger, scalable, sustainable foster program.

    Presenter: Michelle Misra, Foster Program Manager, SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center

    This webinar has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association.

    Visit Maddie's Pet Forum to comment, follow a discussion or ask questions: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/discussion/smarter-systems-for-stronger-support-september-2025-in-maddies-monthly-foster-connection

    Keywords Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection, Michelle Misra, SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center, foster rosters, foster care-givers

    Michelle Misra

    Foster Program Manager

    SICSA

    Michelle began her journey with SICSA in 2011 as an Adoption Counselor and has worn many hats throughout her tenure. In April 2024, she stepped into the role of Foster Program Manager, bringing with her a deep commitment to animal welfare and a passion for nurturing the next generation of caregivers.  

    A long-time foster caregiver herself, Michelle has welcomed countless kittens into her home over the years, and a few dogs with behavior quirks. Her favorite foster animals are bottle babies and behavior dogs, finding immense reward in helping neonates thrive and watching behaviorally challenged dogs gain confidence and maturity, like her late heart-dog.  

    Outside of work, Michelle enjoys playing D&D, hiking with her dogs, and competing in dock diving with her senior pittie, Ellie.

  • RACE CE

    Cat Superhighway: The Right Outcome for Every Cat
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Streamline pathway planning to find the best available outcome for every cat and kitten

    This course equips animal shelter professionals with the tools to implement or enhance pathway planning for cats and kittens, streamlining their journey to the best possible outcome. The course presents research-backed strategies to reduce length of stay, decrease intake and ensure positive outcomes for all cats. The superhighway model enhances community cat programs and increases lifesaving capabilities, but also includes flexible "offramps" for unique cases, ensuring that every cat—whether a friendly community cat or a litter of neonates—receives the most appropriate care. Participants will learn to confidently navigate challenging decisions with ease, using this model to efficiently manage every cat's pathway to the best available outcome.

    This course is approved for 1.0 hours of credit from the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) program of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) through 9/2/27.

  • Making the First Move: Approaching Cats With Care
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Through video examples, you’ll learn how to thoughtfully and confidently approach cats in different settings — from cages to carriers. Gain practical tools to reduce stress, improve adoption readiness, and advocate effectively for the cats in your care.

    This course is part of Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, monthly webcasts about pet behavior - supporting pets in our community and animal shelters.

    Building on Cracking the Cat Code, this session explores how to apply the Considerate Approach when working with cats in shelter environments. Through video examples, you’ll learn how to thoughtfully and confidently approach cats in different settings — from cages to carriers. Gain practical tools to reduce stress, improve adoption readiness, and advocate effectively for the cats in your care.

    Speaker: Tabitha Kucera, Elite Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling Certified Registered Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Technician Specialist (Behavior), Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. She is the founder of Chirrups and Chatter Cat and Dog Behavior Consulting and Training

    This webinar has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association.

    Visit Maddie's Pet Forum to comment, access the resources, follow a discussion or ask questions: https://maddies.fund/BehaviorC... 

    keywords Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Tabitha Kucera, cat behavior, Considerate Approach, shelter cats

    Tabitha Kucera

    VT, CCBC, KPA-CTP, Owner, Chirrups and Chatter

    Chirrups and Chatter

    Tabitha Kucera is an Elite Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling Certified Registered Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Technician Specialist (Behavior), Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner.

    She is the owner of Chirrups and Chatter Cat and Dog Behavior Consulting and Training and serves as the animal behavior technician at The Gentle Vet in Ohio. Tabitha lectures nationally and internationally, helping audiences build stronger connections with animals through a deeper understanding of behavior.

    Tabitha has held leadership roles with the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians, the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and the Pet Professional Guild's Cat Committee. She also served as a behavior consultant and mentor for the Cat Pawsitive Pro program for six years.

    In addition, Tabitha works closely with animal welfare and veterinary organizations, including veterinary hospitals and animal shelters, to develop and implement training and behavior programs. She is a Fear Free certified speaker and coach, a Fear Free Practice Certification Consultant, and the host of the podcast Tails from a Vet Tech.

  • New!

    Treating Severe Fear and Anxiety in Shelter Dogs
    Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Through a series of short videos, learn interventions to treat fear and anxiety in shelter dogs

    Through a series of short videos, this course teaches various interventions to treat fear and anxiety. After successfully completing this course you will be able to:

    • Create a sense of safety and security for fearful dogs
    • Mitigate stress and anxiety through relaxation exercises and pattern games
    • Reduce fear of triggers through counterconditioning and desensitization

    Course author: Ferdie Yau (MA, CPDT-KA)