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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Return-to-Field: How & Why
Led by the team at Neighborhood Cats, this workshop explores how Return-to-Field (RTF) programs are transforming outcomes for community cats in shelters. Once considered unadoptable, healthy free-roaming cats are now increasingly being sterilized, vaccinated, eartipped, and returned to their original locationsβsaving lives while reducing shelter intake and overcrowding.
Understanding Retroviruses in Kittens: Practical Guidance for Caregivers
Caring for kittens often means navigating health challenges that can feel overwhelming. This session discusses FeLV and FIV and their impact on the feline population. Dr. Emily Coleman, DVM, will guide fosters, caregivers, pet parents, and shelter staff and volunteers through the essentials of understanding these viruses, the nuances of retroviral testing guidelines, and practical steps.
Understanding Retroviruses in Kittens: Practical Guidance for Caregivers
Caring for kittens often means navigating health challenges that can feel overwhelming. This session discusses FeLV and FIV and their impact on the feline population. For fosters, caregivers, pet parents, shelter staff and volunteers. Learn the essentials of understanding these viruses, retroviral testing guidelines, and what practical steps caregivers can take to provide safe, supportive care.
Closing the βPAWS Gapβ in Victim Advocacy through Pet-Inclusive Services
A significant βPAWS Gapβ (People and Animals Welfare and Safety) exists in victim advocacy, social work, and social services. Too often, trainings and practices overlook how deeply clientsβ bonds with their pets impact risk factors, decision-making, and overall well-being. This gap can be especially critical in cases of intimate partner violence, child abuse, and elder abuse, which are frequently preceded by warning signs of animal cruelty.
Caring for Kittens with Parasites: Prevention and Support
Kittens are especially vulnerable to parasites, including intestinal worms and protozoa, which can quickly lead to diarrhea, poor growth, and serious health challenges if left untreated. Building on our popular "Diarrhea in Kittens" webinar, this Fast Track 30βminute session will focus on the most common parasites affecting young kittens, including intestinal worms, protozoa, ear mites and more.
Mutual Aid in Action: Supporting People and Pets in Times of Uncertainty
In this 1-hour webinar, Donβt Forget the Pets will be joined by My Pit Bull is Family to explore the power of mutual aid and discuss what it truly means to design programming that supports both ends of the leash. This session covers the practical mechanics of building low-barrier programs that reject judgment and dismantle traditional gatekeeping.
Feline Infectious Disease Summit 2026
Community Cats Central and the Tompkins Foundation for FeLV Advocacy have assembled an incredible roster of experts for a full day dedicated entirely to these often-misunderstood conditions, covering the latest science, treatment advances, and practical strategies for shelter and foster care settings.
Protecting Animals of All Kinds through U.S. Policy
Animal advocacy organizations share a common challenge in the legislative sphere: the powerful big agriculture lobby, which often works to oppose pro-animal legislationβeven legislation protecting only dogs and catsβbecause it does not want the animal protection movement to gain influence.
The Animal Policy Alliance builds the legislative strength needed to help counter these efforts by uniting and empowering dozens of local and state-level animal advocacy groups across the country.
How Rodenticides Threaten Bobcats, Coyotes, & Urban Wildlife
Every time a hawk swoops down on a poisoned mouse or a bobcat catches a sluggish rat, or a coyote scavenges a dying rodent, toxic rodenticides move one step higher up the food chain. The consequences ripple through entire ecosystems, weakening the carnivores our landscapes depend on.
This is the hidden toll of rodenticide use. And it's happening in backyards, farms, and wild spaces across the country.
Dr. Jane Goodall Leadership Legacy Program - Panel 3: Youth Activism: Forever Young with Hope
As the Parliament of the Worldβs Religions wrote in its tribute, Dr. Jane Goodall was a staunch friend of the Parliament of the Worldβs Religions and a lead speaker at its Convenings in Barcelona in 2004, in Salt Lake City in 2015, in the Virtual Convening in 2021 and at the 2023 Convening in Chicago.
One Health, Two Patients: The HumanβAnimal Bond in Homeless Health Services
When it comes to healthcare for pet owners experiencing homelessness, the One Health clinical care model is proving to both improve access to veterinary care as well as human healthcare. Established in Seattle in 2018 in a collaboration between the University of Washingtonβs Center for One Health Research and Washington State Universityβs College of Veterinary Medicine, the One Health Clinic integrates veterinary and human primary care to benefit both members of the family.
Protecting Kittens Through Vaccination: A Webinar for Rescues, Shelters, and Caregivers
Join us for a practical 30βminute webinar designed to help rescue organizations, shelters, fosters, and caregivers understand the essentials of kitten vaccination. Led by Emily Coleman, DVM, this session will walk you through the recommended vaccination schedule, explain why vaccines are critical for young kittens, and provide a clear overview of the diseases they protect against.
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, youβll 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 communityβno 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 youβre new to TNR, youβll 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 βWolfish: Wolf, Self, and the Stories We Tell About Fear,β 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 Survivorβs Story That Sparked Linusβ Pet Haven
Discover the story behind Linusβ 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 experienceβfacing the impossible choice between safety and staying with her dogβsparked 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.
Letβs 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 reasonsβlitter box issues, scratching, and inter-cat aggressionβwhile 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 youβre new to TNR or want to sharpen your skills, youβll 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 impactβjoin 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 Ohioβs 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.
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β Anne Frank