Animal Shelter Professionals of Ontario - ASPO

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

13/12/2023

A reminder why keeping our pets up to date with rabies vaccines is so important

In case anyone would like a break from all the canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRDC) posts, take a moment to gawk in disbelief (as I did

04/12/2023

Hot off the press!

Ontario Cracking Down on Puppy Mills | Ontario Newsroom

30/08/2023

Hi everyone ! Our conference is fast approaching and we are collecting raffle prizes. If anyone has a new unused item they would like to donate please send us a DM or email [email protected]. thanks so much ! We look forward to seeing many of your faces at the conference!

The AASAO is the only provincial association of its kind in Canada. The annual conference brings together approximately 100 or more animal care and welfare professionals from across Ontario every fall for professional development and networking. Overcome the challenges you’re having in your organi...

28/08/2023

The City of Pickering is hiring a part-time shelter attendant, see details below. ⬇️

The City is hiring an Animal Shelter Attendant (Permanent, Part-Time)⬇️

🐶The incumbent will handle, care for, and monitor the health and behaviour of animals housed at the shelter.
💻Will update electronic databases, upload information to website, maintain records of animal intake and adoptions, and process payments.
💲$25.85/hr. to $28.72/hr.

Apply by September 5➡️ https://bit.ly/3OMCogM

24/08/2023

Vaughan Animal Services is looking for a part-time Animal Services Officer! Click this link for more info:

City of Vaughan - Careers - By-law Enforcement | Animal Services Officer (Part Time) | Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

17/08/2023

Do you want to learn about science-based, cutting-edge animal sheltering processes? Would it be beneficial for you to be in a space and network for 2 days with other animal sheltering professionals in Ontario? The 2023 AASAO Conference is the place to be this October - find out more and register today! https://www.aasao.org/conference

15/07/2023

The Municipality of Clarington is hiring an animal shelter supervisor.

We are an equal opportunity employer The Municipality of Clarington is a progressive employer committed to equity, inclusion and diversity within its community and organization. We are committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment for our team. We are pleased to....

07/07/2023

Toronto Animal Services is seeking candidates for a Supervisor position!

SUPERVISOR ANIMAL SERVICES

24/06/2023

Here we grow again! VWB/VSF is hiring for Northern Canada Clinic Officer!

Our Northern Canada program team is seeking a registered veterinary technologist to help this new and rapidly growing program continue creating sustainable community-led access to animal health and care in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. This role will support the management and setup of animal health clinics within our partner communities. Ensuring quality standards for patients and valuable experiences for our volunteers. In addition, this role will be a key focal point in developing community relationships enabling VWB/VSF to further develop a sustainable health care model.

To learn more about this role and other positions we have available, visit: https://www.vetswithoutborders.ca/site/our-team

12/06/2023

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth is seeking candidates for the Chief Executive Officer position. If you or someone you know is interested, visit this link:

04/06/2023

A great graphic reminding us the importance of knowing how to read a dogs body language.

Dogs speak to us all the time using their body language. Understanding what they are communicating is an important part of the human-animal bond. Being able to identify when your pet is happy, stressed or fearful allows both you and your pet to have better interactions.