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Sep 14

Community Cat Program Management Certificate

The Community Cat Program Management Certificate, offered in partnership with University of the Pacific's Benerd College, is an 8-week online course that takes you beyond the basics of TNR and into what it actually takes to build a program that lasts.

Sep 26

Return-to-Field: How & Why

Led by the team at Neighborhood Cats, this workshop explores how Return-to-Field (RTF) programs are transforming outcomes for community cats in shelters. Once considered unadoptable, healthy free-roaming cats are now increasingly being sterilized, vaccinated, eartipped, and returned to their original locations—saving lives while reducing shelter intake and overcrowding.

Sep 27

14th Annual Dublin Pet Fair

Join us for the 14th Annual Dublin Pet Fair, hosted by Dr. G and The Rascal Unit! Dr. G also serves on the Ohio Animal Advocates Board, and OAA Executive Director Vicki Deisner and Maria, our John Glenn College of Public Affairs Intern, will be at the OAA booth. Stop by and say hello!

Sep 30

PCSAO Conference Workshop: "The Link between Animal and Human Violence: Save a Pet - Save a Family"

Ohio Animal Advocates Executive Director Vicki Deisner will present at the 2026 Public Children Services Association of Ohio (PCSAO) Annual Conference, taking place September 30–October 2.

The three-day conference brings together more than 500 child protection professionals and advocates from across Ohio for education, networking, and conversations about improving outcomes for children and families.

Oct 3

LIVE TNR Certification Workshop

Led by Neighborhood Cats' experienced and knowledgable presenters, this workshop is packed with practical advice, field-tested techniques, and inspiration to help you develop your trapping skills make a real difference for community cats.

Oct 10

United Spay Alliance Conference 2026

Inspiring collaboration. Advancing spay/neuter. Strengthening communities. An annual virtual gathering for animal welfare professionals, veterinarians, grassroots advocates, and anyone dedicated to expanding access to spay/neuter. Register now to join our two-day virtual conference and gain insights from animal welfare experts on all aspects of spay/neuter services.

Oct 17

Making the Case For TNR Talking to Public Officials About TNR

Led by the team at Neighborhood Cats, this workshop is designed for advocates facing resistance to Trap-Neuter-Return in their communities. When ordinances, policies, or decision-makers stand in the way of humane solutions, knowing how to make a clear, compelling case for TNR can be the difference between stalled efforts and meaningful progress.

Oct 18

The National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference (NKCVC)

The National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference (NKCVC) is the only veterinary conference dedicated entirely to kitten care. Join us for this full‑day virtual event on Sunday, October 18, 2026, featuring presentations from leading veterinary experts.

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