Kristen Mitchell

Midcoast Humane

Sessions in which Kristen Mitchell attends

Saturday 15 April, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

9:30 AM

Is It Really Change We're After?

1 hour 15 minutes, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Grand Ball Room

Talk

B.J. Rogers, Emancipet (Speaker)

Though we often say that the work of our organizations is to "make change," much of the work we do i...

1:15 PM

The ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters: Update & Overview

1 hour, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track B - Patriots

Talk

Erin Doyle, ASPCA (Speaker)

It’s been more than 10 years since the Association of Shelter Veterinarians published the original G...

2:45 PM

The Legacy of Change in Sheltering after COVID-19

1 hour, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track B - Patriots

Talk

Heidi Marston, PetSmart Charities (Speaker)

Bobby Mann, Humane Rescue Alliance (Speaker)

The global pandemic forced the sheltering community to pivot and adjust to challenges. Some of these...

Sunday 16 April, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

9:30 AM

The Problem With Messaging: How Our Words are Holding Us Back & How We Can Do Better

1 hour 15 minutes, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Grand Ball Room

Talk

Brad Shear CAWA, Potter League for Animals (Speaker)

Alison Kleibor, Wisconsin Humane Society (Speaker)

Animal sheltering in the U.S. has a messaging problem. Current messaging stokes divisions amongst th...

11:15 AM

Professional Fosters: A life-saving program for shelter pets

1 hour, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track A - Ocean

Talk

Heather Kalman, American Pets Alive (Speaker)

Amanda Audia, BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital (Speaker)

With increasing numbers of pets entering shelters in need of...

1:15 PM

Balancing Medical & Behavioral Well-Being in Shelter Animals

1 hour, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track B - Patriots

Talk

Melanie Benetato, ASPCA (Speaker)

Adi Hovav, ASPCA (Speaker)

Supporting the welfare of shelter animals requires a holistic approach to their well-being. Physical and emotional he...

2:45 PM

The Community Cat Initiative: A Case Study in Creating a Targeted TNR & Adoption Program

1 hour, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track A - Ocean

Talk

Dr. Edward Schettino, Animal Rescue League of Boston (Speaker)

Sam Fincke, Animal Rescue League of Boston (Speaker)

Outdoor cats can be found in almost every neighborhood across the country. These cats include community cats and owned cats that are allowed out...

Monday 17 April, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

11:15 AM

Building Behavioral Support for Your Community

1 hour, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track A - Ocean

Talk

Brittany Linkenheimer, ASPCA (Speaker)

Do you wish your community better understands the needs of dogs with behavioral challenges? Do you dream of the ...

2:45 PM

Moving Relocation from a program to a strategy to combat overpopulation issues

1 hour, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track B - Patriots

Panel

Michelle Harvanek, Northeast Animal Shelter (Speaker)

Kate Meghji, Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County (Speaker)

Michael Keiley, MSPCA-Angell (Speaker)

Becca Boronat MV, CAWA, Charleston Animal Society (Speaker)

Many New England Shelters have developed relocation programs to...