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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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.
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.
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.
Community Cats Program Management Course
Are you ready to make a greater impact in your community? Registration is now open for the January 2025 session of the Community Cat Program Management Course in collaboration with the University of the Pacific, Benerd College! The course is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage community cat programs.
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.
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.
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!
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