Canadian Animal Shelter And Community Medicine Association

24/01/2025

Have you signed up for our Surgical Q&A Workshop yet?

Bring all your burning questions about surgery to this discussion!

This will be an interactive discussion with the two surgeons on January 29th and it's FREE for CASCMA members!

Sign up here:

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21/01/2025

🐾 Save the Date: Humane Canada's Summit for Animals! 🐾

📅 April 27-29, 2025
📍 Montréal, Québec

Don’t miss Canada’s largest animal welfare conference! Learn from experts, network with like-minded professionals, and discover innovative solutions to improve animal well-being.

✨ Highlights:
- Education: Insights from leaders in advocacy, shelter medicine, fundraising, and more.
- Networking: Explore the Discovery Hub and connect over hot topics and delicious food.
- Wellbeing: Recharge in the calming Happy Walrus Room.
- Fun: Enjoy Yappy Hour and the Soirée Rendez-vous hosted by the Montréal SPCA.

Be part of the movement for a more humane world. Register now! https://reg.eventmobi.com/summitforanimals

Where the Animal Welfare Sector Gathers Join us in Montréal, Québec for the biggest and boldest animal welfare conference in Canada! Join us at Humane Cana...

15/01/2025

Don't forget to join us TOMORROW for our webinar with Dr. Alex Moskaluk on Fungal Infections in Shelters.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TPL_9omTSmKgPjk2a8jpxA #/registration

💻 Kick Off 2025 with CASCMA’s First Webinar of the Year!

Join us on January 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST for a valuable webinar: "Fungal Infections in Shelters: Managing Ringworm Diagnosis and Treatment Effectively."

Ringworm (dermatophytosis) is a common fungal infection that can occur in animals and humans. This disease can spread rapidly, particularly among high density populations, and can take a long time to cure. This presentation will discuss ringworm as it pertains to shelter medicine covering topics such as diagnostic options, treatment protocols, and differences in ringworm between animal species.

Presented by the knowledgeable Dr. Alex Moskaluk.

🔗 REGISTER NOW: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TPL_9omTSmKgPjk2a8jpxA #/registration

📅 Date: January 16, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM EST

08/01/2025

💻 Kick Off 2025 with CASCMA’s First Webinar of the Year!

Join us on January 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST for a valuable webinar: "Fungal Infections in Shelters: Managing Ringworm Diagnosis and Treatment Effectively."

Ringworm (dermatophytosis) is a common fungal infection that can occur in animals and humans. This disease can spread rapidly, particularly among high density populations, and can take a long time to cure. This presentation will discuss ringworm as it pertains to shelter medicine covering topics such as diagnostic options, treatment protocols, and differences in ringworm between animal species.

Presented by the knowledgeable Dr. Alex Moskaluk.

🔗 REGISTER NOW: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TPL_9omTSmKgPjk2a8jpxA #/registration

📅 Date: January 16, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM EST

07/01/2025

🔈 May we have your attention, please!

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Registration for Humane Canada's Summit for Animals is NOW OPEN! 🎟️
Join Canada's biggest and boldest animal welfare conference, hosted by Humane Canada, from April 27–29, 2025, in beautiful Montréal, Quebec.

🐦💸 SUPER Early Bird Rates are officially LIVE! What does that mean? Unlock 20% off on your entire registration! - BEST SAVINGS, limited time only. 💰

Here’s what you can look forward to at the 2025 Summit for Animals:

✨ 3 days of learning
✨ 90+ speakers
✨ 55+ sessions
✨ 10 educational topics
✨ 400+ attendees

Discover innovative strategies and practical solutions to enhance the well-being of animals in your community and beyond.

Will we see you there? 🔗 https://reg.eventmobi.com/summitforanimals/register

Thank you to PetSmart Charities of Canada for being our conference Presenting Sponsor for 12 years in a row ❤

07/01/2025

📢 Surgical Q&A Workshop at Toronto Humane Society

Join us for an interactive Surgical Q&A Workshop as a special addition to the OVMA track on advanced in-house surgery! This engaging session, led by two experienced surgeons, is your chance to bring all your burning questions about surgery to the table.

Date & Time:
📅 Wednesday, January 29, 2025
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST

📍 Location: Toronto Humane Society, 11 River Street, Toronto

This workshop is FREE for CASCMA members! Not a member yet? Non-members can join for a small fee, which includes an optional membership:
- DVMs: $100 ($85 value membership included!)
- Non-DVMs: $80 ($60 value membership included!)
- Pre-Veterinary Students: FREE (Includes optional membership!)

Important: This interactive discussion is not a repeat of the OVMA talks—it’s a unique opportunity to dive deeper into surgical topics with live Q&A.

🔗 Register Now and secure your spot: https://www.cascma.org/events/ #!event/register/2025/1/29/surgical-q-a-workshop

Have questions or need help with registration? Email us at [email protected].

26/11/2024

Are you ready to make a bigger impact for animals and your community?

The Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program bridges the gap in access to care by empowering shelter staff with essential training in medical care, shelter operations, population management, and behavioral enrichment.

Created by the Koret Shelter Medicine Program and Maddie's Fund, this program addresses the challenges shelters face with limited DVMs and RVTs.

Why Get Certified?
✔️ Advance your career with professional credentials.
✔️ Build confidence in delivering high-quality care.
✔️ Certification is FREE, !

Starts: January 6, 2025 | Apply by: December 5, 2024

Apply today: https://www.shelterlearniverse.com/page/show/148531

Are you ready to elevate your skills and deepen your impact in the animal care field? Consider our Shelter Care Specialist Certification program, designed exclusively for individuals dedicated to improving the lives of shelter animals.

07/11/2024

📢 Calling All Veterinary Professionals!

Join The National Kitten Coalition for a free webinar on Neonatal and Early Kittenhood Emergencies with Dr. Emily Coleman on November 13th at 7:30pm EST!

In this webinar, Dr. Coleman will cover essential skills for handling common emergencies in neonatal and young kittens, including:

- Recognizing life-threatening signs in fragile kittens
- Diagnosing and treating ocular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, parasitic, and traumatic emergencies
- Preparing a kitten emergency kit for immediate use in your clinic

As veterinary clinics see more kittens due to increasing no-kill rescue efforts, this knowledge is vital. This session is open to all veterinary professionals, whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned practitioner, and especially if you’re passionate about providing the best care to your smallest patients.

Register here: https://kittencoalition.org/event/neonatal-and-early-kittenhood-emergencies/

The National Kitten Coalition is presenting a free RACE® CE webinar! We want to say thank you to our veterinary professional community! Mark your calendars for a FREE Webinar approved by the AAVSB for 1.00 credit of live, interactive RACE® CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/nurses in ...

22/10/2024

Don't miss the FREE ASPCA®-AAWA Research Forum on October 30, 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET!

Discover how data can help vulnerable pets in your community. Explore cutting-edge research on pet reunification, dog welfare, cat behavior modification, and more. Attendees can earn CAWA, NACA, and IAABC CEUs, plus participate in a live Q&A with researchers.

This event is perfect for veterinarians, shelter staff, volunteers, and anyone passionate about animal welfare. Register now at aspca.org/researchforum - and if you can't join live, they’ll send you the recordings!

Research Forum is a signature virtual event that brings animal welfare professionals and researchers into a unique space to discuss cutting-edge research that can change animals’ lives.

11/10/2024

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! 🐾

Every year, countless dogs find themselves in shelters waiting for their forever homes. This month, let's give them the second chance they deserve.

Ready to make a difference?
- Visit your local shelter
- Share adoption stories
- Volunteer or donate

04/10/2024

💻 Webinar: The Canine Identity Crisis: Breed Labeling and Breed Heritage Testing in Animal Shelters with Dr.Lisa Gunter

🗓️ Date: October 10th
🕐 Time: 4pm EDT

Join us for an insightful CASCMA webinar hosted by Dr. Lisa Gunter, where we explore the impact of breed labeling in animal shelters and its real-world consequences for adoption.

Dr. Gunter will dive into her groundbreaking research on:
- How breed labels shape public perception, especially for pit-bull-type dogs.
- The impact on adoption success and shelter stay duration.
- Surprising findings from nearly 900 DNA tests on shelter dogs, comparing breed labels with DNA analysis.
- The challenges shelter staff face when identifying dog breeds by sight alone.

Whether you're an animal shelter professional or an advocate, this webinar is a must to better understand how breed labeling affects outcomes for dogs in care.

👉 Register now to secure your spot and learn more about the future of breed identification in shelters! 🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VRbdmv4fRN2QStcYWJr4rA #/registration

23/09/2024

Join ASPCAPro on September 26 @ 12:00 PM PDT for an insightful webinar - Tracking Behavioral Observations in Shelter Animals

This free session will provide practical tools to enhance your shelter’s behavioural communication processes. Expert panelists will guide you through a mock flowchart and offer tips to improve the behavioral health of animals in your care.

Key Takeaways:
✔️ Assess your current system.
✔️ Understand the role of integrated care in behavioral health.
✔️ Learn actionable steps for small but impactful changes.

Register today here:

Access experts in the field and elevate your work saving animal lives with the ASPCApro library of free webinars, covering everything from shelter sanitation to disaster preparedness and beyond. Sign up now.

17/09/2024

Join Community Cats Podcast this week on September 21 @ 11:00 AM PDT for this FREE webinar - Return-to-Field – Saving the Lives of Community Cats 🐱

Learn how shelters across the country are saving community cats through Return-to-Field (RTF) programs. Instead of euthanizing healthy feral or friendly cats, shelters are spaying/neutering, eartipping, vaccinating, and returning them to their original locations.

Register now here:

September 21, 2024 | 2:00-4:00PM EDT. It used to be that a feral cat had little chance of exiting a shelter alive after he entered. But that’s no longer the case. In recent years, more and more shelters have adopted Return-to-Field (RTF) programs. Instead of euthanizing healthy community cats (whe...

12/09/2024

As a national organization, CASCMA is committed to fostering collaboration among shelter medicine professionals across Canada. Next week, join a case-based discussion on a topic that has been under increased scrutiny: When is the best time to spay or neuter pets?

Veterinary professionals are divided, with some recommending pediatric spay/neuter and others suggesting waiting or even foregoing the procedure for certain breeds. But how do we make the best decision for each pet?

Register here to learn more and be part of the discussion: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/northern-tier-shelter-initiative-zoomies-ideal-age-spay-neuter-dogs-cats

Access experts in the field and elevate your work saving animal lives with the ASPCApro library of free webinars, covering everything from shelter sanitation to disaster preparedness and beyond. Sign up now.

26/08/2024

is here! 🐶

CASCMA is committed to promoting the well-being of dogs through the collaborative efforts of shelter medicine professionals across Canada.

Join us in celebrating our furry friends and the dedicated individuals who care for them.

20/08/2024

💻 Webinar - Fancy Footwork: Practical Handling and Training Solutions for the Entire Shelter

Next week, on August 27th, learn the fundamentals of Dogs Playing for Life’s "Fancy Footwork" techniques to improve leash manners using your feet, not your hands!

This unique approach helps dogs walk happily by your side, enhancing training for all dogs, including those highly aroused, stressed, or fearful.

The webinar will also cover essential kennel routines to create safer and more successful environments for dogs and handlers. Don't miss this chance to enhance your skills and improve the quality of life for shelter dogs!

Learn more and register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HPGGabv0QBas_RhoNIA5vg #/registration

While playgroups are the foundation of our shelter training program, teaching shelter teams how to implement a generalized, effective, and enjoyable way to handle and train their dogs is another essential aspect of our canine programming! In this webinar, we will teach the fundamentals of our “Fan...

12/08/2024

💻 Webinar - Protecting Kittens from Feline Panleukopenia: Essential Strategies for Animal Shelters and Rescues

This webinar covers safeguarding cats of all ages from feline panleukopenia, a highly contagious and potentially fatal viral disease.

Veterinary experts, Dr. Becky Stuntebeck and Dr. Uri Donnett, will discuss disease recognition, effective prevention methods, and best practices for managing outbreaks in shelters and foster homes.

Don't miss out on this vital info for shelters and rescues! Sign up here: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zkfLlQroQ1S8IGbqekfgAA #/registration

Animal shelter and rescue agencies across the country often struggle to protect cats and in particular kittens from the infectious diseases that tend to rise as ‘kitten season’ surges each year. This webinar focuses on safeguarding cats of all ages from feline panleukopenia (sometimes also calle...

08/08/2024

Happy International Cat Day! 🐱

At CASCMA, we celebrate our feline friends and the dedicated shelter medicine professionals who care for them.