Events
OAA offers many events each year, including virtual conferences and trainings, tours, workshops, and more. We also share events from our partners, affiliates, and other animal protection organizations. Sign up for our e-news to learn about all our events, or check back here often to stay informed. We hope to see you soon!
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Better Together: TNVR & Public Health
For decades, we’ve been sterilizing community cats in order to help reduce their population, with the primary goal of improving their wellbeing. But what if there is an additional benefit to Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return (TNVR) programs – one that protects the health of pets and people in our communities? Join this webinar to learn more!
Best Friends National Conference 2025
Join Best Friends Animal Society at their annual National Conference, happening February 20-22, 2025 in Palm Springs, California! At the conference, you’ll learn the latest tools and data-driven techniques to take home and immediately start saving more dogs and cats in your community — everything you need to reach or sustain no-kill status in 2025.
My Dog is My Home Conference 2025
Mark your calendars for the My Dog Is My Home Conference on March 25-27, 2025. This online conference will explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals.
Harms and Freedoms: Captivity, Natural Habitats, and Sanctuary
The Animal Legal Education Initiative (ALEI) at The George Washington University Law School will be hosting a three-day conference April 3 - 5, 2025, titled: Harms and Freedoms: Captivity, Natural Habitats, and Sanctuary.
HSUS Animal Care Expo 2025
Animal Care Expo is the largest international educational conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers. Experts from all facets of animal welfare around the globe will join together to learn about the latest programs, share best practices, gain inspiration, and build lasting connections.
Association of Professional Humane Educators Conference 2025
APHE’s annual national conference will feature speakers from around the world. This year’s conference will provide participants with professional networking opportunities and presentations that will motivate and inspire our work in this important field. This is the national conference for humane educators!
Webinar + Ask the Expert: Addressing Pet Safety with Victims of Abuse in Later Life
The National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life has collaborated with the Animal Welfare Institute to offer “Addressing Pet Safety with Victims of Abuse in Later Life” Webinar + Ask the Expert.
IHE Humane Education Workshop Series
Calling all humane educators who work with animals! Please join the Institute for Humane Education for a 3-part community-driven online series that will explore effective strategies for teaching about animal protection, and how to bring awareness to the interconnections between humans, animals, and the environment in our programs.
ELI Webinar: Integrating Wild Animal Welfare into Municipal Policy
Urban and suburban areas are increasingly home to a wide variety of wild animals. Although their presence has attracted substantial attention, the focus is typically on resolving conflicts that arise with human inhabitants. Little attention is paid to the welfare of urban wildlife. This webinar will bring together academic experts as well as those working with local governments in the US to discuss how local governments can take actions that benefit their residents, urban wildlife, and the environment.
Help OAA on #GivingTuesday
Ohio Animal Advocates is bringing our state together around a shared love for animals and the people who care for them. Will you join us?
Advanced Animal Cruelty Investigations + Evidence Collection
Join us for a FREE in-person training on Advanced Animal Cruelty Investigations + Evidence Collection hosted by Pike County Sheriff's Office, Pike Pet Pals, Waverly Police Department, and The Humane Society of the United States.
Webinar: Colony Caretaking Tips & Tricks
Are ants invading your colony cats’ bowls? Struggling to keep water from freezing in the winter? Or maybe you're trying to calm a frustrated neighbor whose flower bed has become a litter box? This webinar is for you!
Ohio Avian Research Conference
We are happy to announce that the Ohio Avian Research Conference will be returning this year on Saturday, November 16th, 2024. The full-day event will be hosted by the Grange Insurance Audubon Center, in Columbus, OH, and will include a full day of scientific presentations, and a keynote presentation by Dr. Ronald L. Mumme, Professor Emeritus at Allegheny College in northwestern Pennsylvania.
Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing
Join us at Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition! On Wednesday, November 13 from 9am-1pm PT (12pm-4pm ET), Maddie's Fund is hosting a free virtual half-day event focused on keeping pets and people together through pet-inclusive housing solutions. Don't miss this chance to learn, share, and make a difference!
Inspiring Kids to be Kind with Kind News
Join us for a FREE RedRover webinar on Inspiring Kids to be Kind with Kind News! Hear from two humane education advocates on how they are using Kind News magazine to foster kindness and empathy in their communities in this virtual webinar.
ASI Human-Animal Relationship Awareness Week
The Animals & Society Institute (ASI) is excited to invite you to join them in celebrating Human-Animal Relationship Awareness Week (#HARAWeek) on November 11-17, 2024!
Annual Meeting
Join Ohio Animal Advocates Saturday, November 2 for our virtual annual meeting from 11am – noon ET. Our team will showcase all of our events and successes from 2024. Come celebrate our important efforts in improving the lives of animals throughout Ohio.
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