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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.

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 7

Domestic Violence and Pets: Advancing Safety and Healing

This virtual panel will bring together leaders from across the fields of domestic violence, human services, and animal welfare to explore the human-animal bond, the growing movement toward pet-inclusive services and housing, and why collaboration is essential to creating safer pathways for survivors and their pets. Panelists will also share insights, resources, and opportunities to advance this work in communities nationwide.

Oct 8

Not Without My Dog! Planning for Pet Sheltering during a Disaster

Is your municipality prepared to support pet owners when disaster strikes? From floods to apartment fires, countless emergencies can displace both people and their animals — and many families will not evacuate if they have nowhere safe to take their pets.

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.

Oct 21

Closing the Gap: Safeguarding Veterinary Records to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors

As domestic violence shelters and foster programs increasingly accommodate animals alongside survivors, protecting the physical location of both human and animal victims remains a critical safety priority. However, routine veterinary care may create an overlooked vulnerability.

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