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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 16

Understanding Retroviruses in Kittens: Practical Guidance for Caregivers

Caring for kittens often means navigating health challenges that can feel overwhelming. This session discusses FeLV and FIV and their impact on the feline population. For fosters, caregivers, pet parents, shelter staff and volunteers. Learn the essentials of understanding these viruses, retroviral testing guidelines, and what practical steps caregivers can take to provide safe, supportive care.

Sep 16

Understanding Retroviruses in Kittens: Practical Guidance for Caregivers

Caring for kittens often means navigating health challenges that can feel overwhelming. This session discusses FeLV and FIV and their impact on the feline population. Dr. Emily Coleman, DVM, will guide fosters, caregivers, pet parents, and shelter staff and volunteers through the essentials of understanding these viruses, the nuances of retroviral testing guidelines, and practical steps.

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 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 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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