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
Jan
15

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!

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Best Friends National Conference 2025
Feb
20
to Feb 22

Best Friends National Conference 2025

  • Palm Springs Convention Center (map)
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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.

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HSUS Animal Care Expo 2025
Apr
15
to Apr 18

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.

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Association of Professional Humane Educators Conference 2025
Apr
30
to May 2

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!

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ELI Webinar: Integrating Wild Animal Welfare into Municipal Policy
Dec
3

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.

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Ohio Avian Research Conference
Nov
16

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.

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Annual Meeting
Nov
2

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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