Animal Shelter Professionals of Ontario - ASPO

07/12/2024

Interesting information from our friends International Cat Care

🐱 You’ve probably seen adverts like this on social media, and you may have been tempted, especially around the holiday season. But we’re asking you to think twice before buying a cat from social media. 🤔

Although many social media sites have rules around pet sales, these may vary and there is little moderation, making it difficult to protect both animals and buyers against sellers who prioritise profit over an animal's health and welfare.

Along with other animal welfare organisations, trade associations, local authority representatives and veterinary bodies that are part of Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG), we’re urging people to not buy any pets through social media, and we are calling on social media companies to do more to protect animal welfare.

Research by the group has even found that 89% of social media adverts reviewed breached the sites’ own rules for pet sales and 19% were flagged by reviewers as being a suspected scam! ⚠️ Common scams include coercing buyers into paying a deposit for a pet that doesn’t exist, or sellers lying about the health of animal.

🐈 If you are thinking about getting a cat this season, please visit reputable sources. We’ve got some helpful tips and answers to FAQs on our website
👉 https://icatcare.org/advice/thinking-of-getting-a-cat/
👉 https://icatcare.org/advice/where-to-get-your-cat-or-kitten/

Find out more about PAAG 👉 http://www.paag.org.uk/advertising-standards

16/11/2024

In case you missed this eye opening online conference all about cat management . You can still register and watch the recorded sessions.

That’s a wrap on ! 😻 Thank you all so much for joining us from all over the world. 🌍 We really appreciate you all sharing your unique experiences and ideas – truly collaborating for cats! 🐈

Don’t forget, if you were unable to join us live, you can sign up for our free Unowned Cat Community membership to access the recordings and more educational resources coming soon! Just make sure to tick the ‘Unowned Cats’ box under ‘Membership Access’ 👉 https://portal.icatcare.org/register

Supported by Battersea

13/10/2024

Just a few more sleeps until this years conference, and a great line up of speakers!

02/10/2024

01/10/2024

REGISTER TODAY!

October 17 - HOME ALONE: STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING CANINE SEPARATION DISTRESS

This lecture will examine the emotional basis for separation-related problems in dogs and discuss approaches to pharmacological treatment, environmental management, behaviour modification, roadblocks to success, and providing support to pet owners.

In this session, you will learn how to assess the emotional basis for dogs displaying separation distress, establish management strategies to limit the progression of the problem and provide temporary relief for dogs and their caregivers, and understand and implement long-term behaviour modification plans.

For more information and to register, visit www.aspo.ca/conference

25/09/2024

REGISTER TODAY! Angie Arora is speaking on both days.

October 16th - THE SILENT CRISIS: HUMAN TRAUMA IN SHELTER MEDICINE

Shelter professionals are trained on how to address trauma in animals however are often unprepared with how to deal with the pervasive nature of human-trauma in the profession, be it that of communities and colleagues .In this session, attendees will learn how to identify root causes of human trauma in shelters, critically analyze how impacts of trauma impact shelter professionals and workplaces and how to identify principles of trauma-informed workplaces.

October 17th - NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH: THE FOUNDATION OF WELLBEING

This session will explore the importance of emotional and behavioural self-regulation with relevance to all members of the shelter and field rescue teams. As a result of both contextual information and practical tools, you will leave the session with a renewed desire to reconnect with yourself in deeper and more meaningful ways!

Register at www.aspo.ca/conference

22/09/2024

REGISTER TODAY! You don't want to miss Jeff Martin's Talk, titled - DO YOU HEAR ME? DO YOU SEE ME? DO I MATTER TO YOU?

Jeff will do a deep dive into Diversity & Inclusion. He will talk about implicit biases and where we learn them, how we can recognize our privileges and use them to help others, and labels that we use on others. Jeff is a motivational and gifted speaker - an opportunity not to be missed!

Register at www.aspo.ca/conference

18/09/2024

You won't want to miss the Animal Shelter Professionals of Ontario 2024 conference! Find the information you've been seeking! We have added a third day this year to offer you 2 workshops by Canine Foundations and 24Pet. Regular sessions cover social work for those in shelter medicine, the latest in animal handling tools, research on improving community animal healthcare interventions, assessment and triage of injured wildlife...the list goes on. There is truly something for everyone at this affordable event. Check out the agenda and register today! https://www.aspo.ca/conference

12/09/2024

Earlier this year we were fortunate to be able to introduce our members to this organization.

If you are looking to learn more about best practices and trends for unowned cats, this conference is for you!

If you are working and volunteering with unowned cats, come along to our FREE virtual event, supported by Battersea. It’s THE event that cats in your care want you to attend. 🐱

🗓️ Join us for on 13 –14 November 2024 for two days of sessions delivered by over 15 international speakers, plus daily live Q&As.

🧩 Connect with a worldwide community of people dedicated to caring for unowned cats that spans 90 countries. 🌍 Explore practical and inclusive ways of supporting each other in finding solutions to the global overpopulation crisis and improving the lives of unowned cats. 🐈

Find out more and register 👉 go.icatcare.org/3Xk1pFp