Recorded Webinar Series

Gain practical tips that you can put in place now to achieve greater adoption success! Sign up for this free webinar series to find, engage and support more adopters in your community. Each of five webinars builds on the resources provided in Adopters Welcome, a new manual developed by The HSUS for shelters and rescue groups. Participants will learn the philosophy, research and practical implementation tips behind this exciting new approach to increasing adoptions. Each webinar in this series has been pre-approved for Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.

Archived webinars available to watch now:

• Introducing "Adopters Welcome" Approach: Finding, Engaging and Supporting Adopters
  Learn how approaching adoptions from a fresh perspective can help you increase happy matches. Walk away with an optimistic and research based perspective on potential homes and learn the importance of the adopter's perspective.
• Adopters Welcome Policies: Remove Barriers and Increase Options for Pets in Your Program
  Do your adoption policies help you attract potential adopters? Discover how your policies can support more good homes or work against your goal of increased adoptions.
• Adopters Welcome Counseling: Preparing Your Team to Engage and Support Adopters
  Conversation-based adoption counseling combines customer service and matchmaking. Hear from experts in the field to learn how to set the groundwork for conversation-based adoption counseling and to find the right fit between adopters and animals.
• Adopters Welcome Counseling: Practicing the Conversation
  A basic conversation can be transformed into one that builds a relationship between your agency and adopters. This session will provide tips and tricks you can use when implementing a conversation-based adoption program that you can use immediately.
• Adopters Welcome Marketing: Find and Attract More Adopters
  Uncover barriers to adoption that can be overcome with strategic marketing.

Archived webinars available to watch now:

• Stop Puppy Mills: Banning the Sales of Puppy Mill Dogs at Local Pet Stores

Learn how to best help the outdoor cats living in your community with a joint "Supporting Community Cats" webinar series with PetSmart Charities and The HSUS. The webinars are free. 

Upcoming webinar:

• Curious about Catios?
  Wednesday, July 27, 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST
  Enclosed outdoor cat patios are gaining popularity around the country—with a growing number of cities even hosting home and garden style catio tours. Learn about the benefits of these spaces for both cats and the community, why they are important to sheltering and rescue organizations and how they can build bridges with wildlife advocates. You'll get the basic principles of catio design and tips on how to start a catio tour in your community from those on the forefront of this growing movement.
  Presenters: Karen Kraus, Executive Director of the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon; Cynthia Chomos, Catio Spaces, Founder & Catio Designer; Jennifer Hillman, Vice President, Grassroots Outreach & Engagement, The Humane Society of the United States

Archived webinars available to watch now:

• Disaster Preparedness Tips for Shelters and Rescue Groups
• Disaster Preparedness for People and Pets in the Home (Download the related resource)

Upcoming webinar:

• The Homes for Horses Coalition Presents: The Importance of the 990: Putting Your Best Financial Foot Forward
  Wednesday, June 1, 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST
  What are the administrative things that funders look at when considering a grant? We will give insights into making a good impression and instilling confidence in grant makers and other stakeholders through solid and transparent financial reporting. This webinar will benefit anyone who runs a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
  Presenter: Adam Leibling, Director of Grants Management, the ASPCA
  This webinar has been pre-approved for 1 CE point of continuing education credit toward the Certified Animal Welfare Administrator credential.

Archived webinars available to watch now:

• Lobbying and Political Activity for Horse Rescues and Sanctuaries
• The Homes for Horses Coalition Presents: How to Run a Facebook Fundraiser for Your Small (or Large) Equine Rescue
• The Homes for Horses Coalition presents: Successful Outreach and Ideas for Community
• End Horse Soring—How to Take Action for Horses
• Hay Banks and Cooperative Buying Programs: Keeping Horses Fed in Challenging Times (Download the related resource)

Learn more about childhood cruelty to animals, the link between animal cruelty and violence toward people and creating community coalitions and partnerships. The series contains webinars for parents, educators, social workers and those who prosecute and intervene on behalf of families at risk. This webinar series is brought to you by The InMaat Foundation.

Upcoming webinars:

• Assessing Children's Relationships with Animals
  Wednesday, May 25, 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST
  This second webinar in our Animal Abuse and Children series will focus on assessing children’s relationships (both positive and negative) with animals. We will discuss what professionals should look for and the types of questions that might be asked about animal-related experiences. Using case examples, we will discuss the importance of individualized assessment and review factors to consider in assessment. This webinar series is presented in partnership with Animals & Society Institute and sponsored by the InMaat Foundation.
  Presenter: Lisa Lunghofer, Human-Animal Programs Director, Animals & Society Institute
  This webinar has been pre-approved for 1 CE point of continuing education credit toward the Certified Animal Welfare Administrator credential.
• Intervening with Children who Witnessed or Engaged in Animal Abuse
  Wednesday, June 22, 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST
  In the third webinar in our Animal Abuse and Children Series, we will describe and discuss the range of intervention resources available for children who have witnessed, engaged in, or are at risk of engaging in animal abuse. These include psychological intervention using the AniCare Child approach and psycho-education programs such as the Children and Animals Together (CAT) Assessment and Treatment Program. We will also discuss prevention programs for children who are at risk of engaging in animal abuse. This webinar series is presented in partnership with Animals & Society Institute and sponsored by the InMaat Foundation.
  Presenter: Lisa Lunghofer, Human-Animal Programs Director, Animals & Society Institute
  This webinar has been pre-approved for 1 CE point of continuing education credit toward the Certified Animal Welfare Administrator credential.

Archived webinars available to watch now:

• Animal Abuse and Children: An Important Risk Factor
  This session discusses the role companion animals play in children’s lives and the growing body of research on the relationship between animal abuse and other types of antisocial behavior. Using case studies, we explain why all professionals dealing with children should be aware of animal abuse as a risk factor for children. This webinar was presented in partnership with Animals & Society Institute and sponsored by the InMaat Foundation. This webinar has been pre-approved for 1 CE point of continuing education credit toward the Certified Animal Welfare Administrator credential.
• The Dark Side of the Human-Animal Bond: Animal Abuse as an Indicator and Predictor of Abuse of Vulnerable Populations
• Sheltering Animals & Families Together (SAF-T)™: An Innovative Solution for Families and Pets in Crisis
• First Strike for Prosecutors: Effective Prosecution of Animal Cruelty (Download the related resource)
• An Introduction to the Connection between Animal Abuse and Interpersonal Violence (Download the related resource)

Meat-free eating is getting a lot of attention these days, with 57 percent of Americans saying that they’re focusing more on plant-based foods. In this informational webinar series, learn about the rapid growth in this sector and the business reasons for adding more plant-based foods to your menus. You'll also find easy and delicious recipe ideas and tried and true educational, marketing and publicity ideas from a panel of industry leaders. This series is designed specifically for food service professionals to provide continuing education on the topic of plant-based meals and their integration into institutions.

Archived webinars available to watch now:

• Plants on the Plate – Marketing and More
  Savvy food service professionals see the opportunity to attract guests to their operations and are employing innovative marketing strategies to build repeat customers and guest satisfaction. Join us for this informative presentation by some of the superstars of foodservice as they share their secrets to getting guests excited about plants on the plate.
  Related resources: Letter to Management Staff, Plant-Powered Recipes
• Powering Up With Plant Strong Menus and Marketing
  Hear from a panel of foodservice professionals that have made plant-strong entrees a success with all ages. Discover recipe ideas, menu concepts, and culinary training programs that can be easily implemented in your programs!
• Plants on the Plate – Meeting the Demand
  Meatless eating is on the rise with about half of Americans eating a meat-free meal at least once a week. It’s happening across all demographics and prominently in universities and hospital food service operations. Join us for this informative presentation by a panel of cutting-edge food service professionals to hear how they brought more variety and value to their dining operations by putting more plants on the plate and meeting the growing demand.
  Related resource: Tufts Culinary Experience Agenda and Recipes
• Powering Up with Plant-Strong Programs
  Learn why school districts across the country are increasing their plant-strong menu offerings each week to complement the national nutrition standards while meeting student demand. Hear from a panel of school foodservice professionals that successfully implemented plant-strong entrees that appealed to all customers, while embracing the health, environmental, and financial benefits.
  Related resources: HSUS K-12 Entrée Recipes, Meatless Monday K-12 Toolkit, Meatless K-12 Prepared Products, Lean and Green Cycle Menu, Sample Secondary Template
• Meeting the Growing Demand for Plant-Based Foods
• Cooking Meals for Meatless Monday—Tips from Two Classical Chefs
• Successfully Promoting Healthy Alternatives Through Programs Such as Meatless Monday

The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association (HSVMA) is a home for veterinary professionals who care about and want to be more involved in animal protection. HSVMA offers a professional webinar series with most being RACE-accredited for veterinary CEUs. Webinars in this series are free for HSVMA members and cost $49 each for non-members.

Archived webinars available to watch now:

• How to Attract Butterflies and Other Pollinators: Plant a Garden for Their Babies!
• Top 5 Ways to Create a Humane Backyard
• The Mindful Gardener

Download the related resource for our Humane Backyard webinars.

Archived webinars available to watch now:

• The Magic of Stories: Encouraging Empathy through Narrative
• The Frameworks of Humane Education: Meet Your Community's Needs (Download the related resource)
• Change of Heart: The Psychology of Social Change
• School Realities: Obstacles and Opportunities for Humane Education (Download the related resource)

Each webinar in this series has been pre-approved for Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.

Archived webinars available to watch now:

• Understanding Cat Behavior: Five Big Ideas about Cats (Download the related resource)
• How to Be an Effective Cat Behavior Counselor
• Retention through Resolution and Recovery: Strategies That Work!
• Five Steps Shelters Can Take to Increase Cat Reclaims
• Cat Behavior in the Community
• Starting Small, Going Big! Setting Up a Cat Behavior Helpline, Adoption Follow-up and More

Archived webinars available to watch now:

• Why Meatless Monday? The Impact and Benefits
• Cooking Meals for Meatless Monday—Tips from a Classical Chef (Download the related resource)

Archived webinars available to watch now:

• Pets for Life: The Impact of Poverty on Pets
• Pets for Life: Building Capacity and Infrastructure for Program Success
• Pets for Life: A New Community Understanding
• Pets for Life: Strategic Community Outreach

Archived webinars available to watch now:

• All About Bunnies! Improving the Lives of Rabbits at Your Shelter
• Making an Impact: Strategies for Building Successful Shelter Partnerships
• Orphaned Kitten Care

Upcoming webinars:

Archived webinars available to watch now:

• What You Need to know about Deer and Lyme Disease
• Wildlife in Our Neighborhoods
• Finding Peace with Canada Geese (Download the related resource)
• Making Your Garden Deer and Woodchuck Resistant
• Lead-Free Wildlife: The Dangers of Using Lead Ammunition When Hunting
• Coyotes in Your Neighborhood: Strategies for Addressing Common Concerns (Download the related resource)
• So You Want to be a Rehabber? Steps to get Started in Wildlife Rehabilitation (Download the related resource)
• Buyer Beware: The Risks and Welfare Concerns Associated with the Fur Trade