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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Save a Pet, Save a Family
This webcast will focus on links between human and animal violence and how a pet protection order can break the cycle of family violence. No matter your legal job position, you’ll leave with an understanding to recognize and respond to both human and animal abuse.
Wild Kinship: A Look Into Coyote Lives Through Two Lenses
Join us during Coyote Awareness Week for a powerful and personal visual journey into the lives of coyotes, led by Project Coyote staff members and wildlife photographers Karin Saucedo and Mark Surls. Through two distinct photographic lenses, Karin and Mark will share intimate moments from the field. Their work reveals deeply social, adaptable, and sentient beings navigating an increasingly human-dominated world.
Animals as Healing Partners: Designing Meaningful Animal-Assisted Experiences
Missed one of the most talked-about sessions from 2026 Care Farming Network National Conference- or want to revisit it with fresh ears? Join us for a special Encore Webinar, featuring a replay and facilitated discussion of one of our most popular conference presentations. This virtual gathering offers another chance to learn from care farming leaders, reflect on key insights, and connect with others in the CFN community—no travel required.
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.
If you’re new to TNR, you’ll gain the essential skills needed to kickstart your TNR journey, while experienced trappers can refresh and sharpen their techniques.
Funding 101: RedRover Safe Housing Grants
For domestic violence and homeless shelters interested in becoming pet friendly, funding is a top concern. In this 1-hour virtual information session, we'll explore 2026 funding opportunities through the RedRover Safe Housing grants program and share insider tips on how and when to apply. We'll also review sample budgets and MOUs and learn how to make your organization's application stand out from the crowd!
TNR Certification Workshop
Get a comprehensive introduction to Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management, covering everything from communicating with neighbors to preparing for trapping and running large-scale operations. Whether you're new to TNR or looking to sharpen your skills, our expert instructors offer practical guidance supported by real-life video footage, interactive discussion, and extensive handouts. Attendees will also receive a digital certificate after passing a test and access to a dedicated Facebook group for continued support and networking.
How Storytelling Shapes Human Perceptions of Wildlife
In the final installment of our 2025 webinar series, join Project Coyote Ambassador Vanessa Chakour in welcoming special guest Erica Berry, author of “Wolfish: Wolf, Self, and the Stories We Tell About Fear,” for a discussion on the cultural, emotional, and symbolic lessons that wolves and other wild carnivores can teach us, and the ways in which storytelling can distort our view of other species and amplify fear.
TNR Certification Workshop
et a comprehensive introduction to Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management, covering everything from communicating with neighbors to preparing for trapping and running large-scale operations. Whether you're new to TNR or looking to sharpen your skills, our expert instructors offer practical guidance supported by real-life video footage, interactive discussion, and extensive handouts. Attendees will also receive a digital certificate after passing a test and access to a dedicated Facebook group for continued support and networking.
Breaking the Silence: The Survivor’s Story That Sparked Linus’ Pet Haven
Discover the story behind Linus’ Pet Haven, Minnesota Twin Cities' first co-sheltering program for survivors and their pets.
In this one-hour session, survivor and advocate Candice Amundson will share how her own experience—facing the impossible choice between safety and staying with her dog—sparked a movement that transformed Alexandra House into a model for shelters nationwide. Learn about the challenges, community partnerships, and life-saving impact that followed this shelter's decision to allow families and pets to heal together.
From Classroom to Community: How Students Can Support Pets and People in Crisis
Join RedRover and the National Academies of Practice (NAP) for a special presentation on supporting domestic violence survivors and pets. In this 2-hour session, students will explore the interconnections between domestic violence, pets, and healthcare, with a focus on social work and veterinary medicine. Participants will leave this training prepared to support people and pets in crisis during their schooling and in their communities.
This Lunch & Learn is open to anyone, but content will be geared toward current students pursuing degrees in social work, veterinary medicine, and public health.
Let’s Talk Connection: People, Pets, and Community Wellbeing
Join RedRover President and CEO, Katie Campbell, to discuss how animal welfare groups and veterinary providers can make a big impact on human health and wellbeing.
Panel Discussion: The Importance of Keeping Survivors and their Pets Together
Join RedRover and representatives from Purina (RedRover's Purple Leash Project partner), DomesticShelters.org, and National Organization for Victim Advocacy on September 30 for a discussion on the national scope of including pets in sheltering plans.
Safe Havens for Pets: Sheltering Resources for the Unhoused
In this 1-hour presentation, Claire and Val will introduce participants to Safe Havens for Pets' latest project: a comprehensive, searchable directory of shelters, transitional living programs, and animal welfare agencies that provide critical pet sheltering services for people experiencing homelessness with a companion animal.
Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop Presented by Dr. Rachel Geller
Learn how to keep cats in their homes with proven surrender prevention strategies. In this session, feline behaviorist Dr. Rachel Geller shares practical techniques for addressing the most common surrender reasons—litter box issues, scratching, and inter-cat aggression—while guiding cat owners with compassion. Complete the course, earn a digital certificate, and join an exclusive network of like-minded advocates.
TNR Certification Workshop Presented by Neighborhood Cats
Want to help feral and stray cats in your community? This workshop teaches the essentials of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony care, including planning, trapping, neighbor relations, large-scale projects, feeding, and winter shelter. Whether you’re new to TNR or want to sharpen your skills, you’ll learn best practices from experienced instructors through real-life video and detailed handouts. Participants earn a digital certificate after a brief test. Make a lasting impact—join us and become a confident advocate for community cats!
Building an Appreciation For, and Relationship With, Non-Human Animals and the Natural World
Join Project Coyote Ambassador Vanessa Chakour and Dr. Michael W. Fox, veterinarian and animal rights advocate, for Part 4 of our webinar series: NOURISHING EARTH, NOURISHING OURSELVES. Vanessa and Michael will discuss how we can increase understanding and appreciation of other animals, build stronger relationships with them and the natural world, and improve their (and our) health and well-being in the process.
Lobbying 101: Advocating for a Better Future for Ohio’s Animals
Ohio Animal Advocates is excited to announce our upcoming educational webinar on grassroots advocacy! At the end of this virtual training, you will learn how to testify, write a letter to the editor, and prepare to have a successful meeting with a legislator. This free presentation will take place on July 29th, from 7-8 pm ET, and is open to anyone interested in learning the basics of lobbying! Feel free to share with your network.
TNR Certification Workshop Presented by Neighborhood Cats and Community Cats Podcast
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We'll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate after taking a short quiz and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Neighborhood Cats.
Solutions Over Surrender: Community Programs that Keep Pets in Homes
Join Community Initiatives Manager, Lauren Rogers, to learn how San Diego Humane Society leverages community programs and partnerships to keep pets with their families through challenging times.
Pet Protection Orders: A Powerful Tool to Respond to Animal Abuse and Domestic Violence
Forty American states now specifically enable courts to include companion and/or farm animals in domestic violence protection-from-abuse orders. The movement to enable pet protection orders began in 2006 and has spread rapidly, but several states are still holding out.
This webinar will examine the history of this movement, the unexpected opposition to what should be a common-sense solution to Link issues, and how well this legal mechanism is being utilized.
The Drop Trap: A Trapper’s Best Friend Certification Workshop (Advanced TNR Training)
Trying to catch the last cat in your colony who isn’t fixed? Got a wily feral who just won’t go into a box trap, no matter how much you spend on roasted chicken? How about catching a litter of kittens all at once—with their mom?
All these tough trapping situations and more can be solved if you know how to use a drop trap!
Join Neighborhood Cats, co-designers of the first commercially available drop trap, as they discuss how to use this invaluable tool. Plus tips and tricks for advanced drop trappers, too.
TNR Certification Workshop Presented by Neighborhood Cats
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We'll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate after taking a short quiz and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Neighborhood Cats.
Symposium on Restorative Justice and Animal Rights Law (Virtual)
Join the Journal of Animal Rights Law’s upcoming online Symposium on Restorative Justice and Animal Rights Law, bringing together contributors to our Fall 2025 special issue on this pioneering theme. This symposium will explore how restorative justice principles—long applied in human-centered contexts and rooted in dialogue, healing, and accountability—can reshape our understanding of justice for animals and offer new legal and ethical pathways to address the harm inflicted upon non-human animals.
TNR Program Management Training (Virtual)
Spay/neuter numbers alone won’t reduce cat populations—targeting is key. Learn how to identify high-need areas and focus your TNR efforts for maximum impact. This session covers the principles of targeting, practical how-tos, and real-life project footage. Includes handouts, a certificate when you pass a brief quiz, and access to a private Facebook group for continued learning and support.
Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop (Virtual)
As a Surrender Prevention Specialist, your understanding of cat behavior can be the deciding factor between a cat losing her home or staying with her family. In this session, you’ll learn the principles of surrender prevention and why they’re so effective. Feline behaviorist Dr. Rachel Geller will share real-life examples with proven results, guiding both the cat and potential surrenderer toward a happy, lasting bond.
Public Webinar: How Your 501(c)(3)’s Recordkeeping Can Enhance Your Advocacy Potential
Recordkeeping and reporting compliance is an important strategy for effective advocacy. Proper recordkeeping is essential to meeting your advocacy goals. It can help your organization comply with filing obligations, obtain funding, inform strategic planning, and stay focused on your mission.
Opening Your Own Procedure Clinic: Reducing Economic Euthanasia and Expanding Affordable Care
Join us for a special presentation from Dr. Lisa Warren on how to open a procedure-focused clinic that serves your community’s animal welfare needs. Designed for veterinarians and anyone interested in starting a clinic, this session will explore Dr. Warren’s collaborative partnership model, proving that procedure clinics can be both profitable and community-driven.
Protect the ESA! Webinar
A training to defend threatened and endangered species against the ESA Amendments act
Home Stretch: The Final Year of 25 by 2025 Campaign Call
You're invited to our official 25 by 2025 campaign Zoom call, a free virtual event on Wednesday, April 9, at 1 PM PT! For shelters and advocates alike, join RedRover and Greater Good Charities to learn more about our current and ongoing work to ensure domestic violence survivors and their pets can find safety and healing together.
Public Webinar: Rules That Apply to Your Social Media and Other Online Activities
Over the past several years, there has been a dramatic increase in the avenues available to nonprofits to communicate their messages to an ever-wider audience. While the communication methods offered by social media may be new, the rules that govern advocacy by nonprofits have not changed. If your organization utilizes Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat or any other social media platform, this workshop is for you!
TNR Certification Workshop
Ready to make a difference for feral and stray cats? Join Neighborhood Cats for an expert-led workshop on Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn best practices for trapping, building relationships with neighbors, managing feeding routines, providing winter shelters, and more. With interactive content, real-world video, and practical tools, you'll be ready to take action.
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”
— Anne Frank