Saturday 15 April, 2023

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

8:00 AM

1 hour, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Grand Ball Room

If this is your first day attending, stop by the registration table on your arrival. Pick up your packet and name badge.

9:00 AM

Welcome to the Conference

30 minutes, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Radisson Hotel Nashua - Grand Ballroom

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...

10:45 AM

Break

30 minutes, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Visit our sponsors and exhibitors in the grand ballroom. Network with other attendees. ...

11:15 AM

Does Every Pet Need to be Spayed or Neutered?

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

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track A - Ocean

Talk

Alyssa Krieger, MSPCA (Speaker)

Alison Bremmer, MSPCA at Nevins Farm (Speaker)

Spoiler alert: the answer is no. Our preconceived notions and how we express them impact culture wit...

Mergers in Animal Welfare: Is it Right for Your Organization & How to Do it

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

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track B - Patriots

Panel

Michael Keiley, MSPCA-Angell (Panelist)

Alison Kleibor, Wisconsin Humane Society (Panelist)

Lisa LaFontaine, Humane Rescue Alliance (Panelist)

Join this discussion to hear from three shelter leaders who hav...

12:15 PM

Vendor & Exhibitor Lunch

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

1:15 PM

How to Tend to the Human Side of the Human-Animal Bond

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

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track A - Ocean

Talk

Augusta O'Reilly, Univ. of Tennessee-Knoxville: Program for Pet Health Equity (Speaker)

Trauma-informed care is the belief that the individual you are providing care to has experienced som...

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...

2:15 PM

Vendor & Exhibitor Break

30 minutes, 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Visit our sponsors and exhibitors in the grand ballroom. Network with other attendees. ...

2:45 PM

Preconceptions that can limit access to veterinary care: looking behind the curtain

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

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track A - Ocean

Talk

Dr. Margaret Slater DVM, ASPCA (Speaker)

There are widely, although not universally, held potentially inaccurate, perceptions about clients, ...

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...

5:00 PM

Networking Event at the Connecticut Humane Society

2 hours, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111

Sunday 16 April, 2023

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

8:00 AM

Registration and Breakfast

1 hour, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Radisson Hotel Nashua - Grand Ballroom

If this is your first day attending, stop by the registration table on your arrival. Pick up your packet and name badge.

9:00 AM

Welcome to the Conference

30 minutes, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Radisson Hotel Nashua - Grand Ballroom

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...

10:45 AM

Vendor & Exhibitor Break

30 minutes, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Visit our sponsors and exhibitors in the grand ballroom. Network with other attendees. ...

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...

The Healthy Animal-Healthy Community Initiative: A Case Study of Providing Access to Veterinary Care

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

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track B - Patriots

Talk

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

The last ten years has seen a shift in animal welfare as organizations across the country began to focus on how to address the root causes of pr...

Raise More Money with Less: Lessons Learned in Animal Shelter Fundraising

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

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track C - Bristol

Talk

Elena Battles, Shelterluv (Speaker)

From kitten yoga to the #BettyWhiteChallenge, yappy hours to ve...

12:15 PM

Vendor & Exhibitor Lunch

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

1:15 PM

Active Listening for Animal Welfare Professionals: Turning Insights into Action

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

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track A - Ocean

Talk

Jennifer Toussaint, Animal Welfare League of Arlington (Speaker)

As animal welfare professionals we are always looking for ways to improve outcomes. Is it possible t...

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...

Optimizing Your Website: Increasing Impact Through your Online Presence

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

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track C - Bristol

Talk

April Huntsman, Adopt a Pet (Speaker)

Did you know that 97% of consumers use the internet to find services and information? If the interne...

2:15 PM

Vendor & Exhibitor Break

30 minutes, 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Visit our sponsors and exhibitors in the grand ballroom. Network with other attendees. ...

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...

Advancing spectrum of care through veterinary medicine research

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

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track B - Patriots

Talk

Dr. Margaret Slater DVM, ASPCA (Speaker)

Dr. Emily McCobb, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine - Tufts University (Speaker)

Providing lower cost, effective veterinary care can reduce financial barriers for pet owners and she...

Not Just Icing on the Cake: Volunteer Engagement Strategies

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

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track C - Bristol

Talk

Kristie Nardini, MSPCA Angell (Speaker)

Participants will develop a clear understanding of who their volunteers are and how they best serve in designated roles. They will create tangib...

5:00 PM

Networking Event: New England Federation of Humane Societies' Evening Social

2 hours, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Grand Ball Room

Join NEFHS for a craft-themed networking event. Perfect for the introvert and extravert alike, mix and mingle with at...

Monday 17 April, 2023

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

8:00 AM

Registration and Breakfast

1 hour, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Radisson Hotel Nashua - Grand Ballroom

If this is your first day attending, stop by the registration table on your arrival. Pick up your packet and name badge.

9:00 AM

Welcome to the Conference

30 minutes, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Radisson Hotel Nashua - Grand Ballroom

9:30 AM

Ask the Trainers! Behavior & Training Solutions for Lifesaving

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

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track A - Ocean

Panel

Heather Kalman, American Pets Alive (Speaker)

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

This session will review behavior intervention plans for common behavior challenges in shelter dogs ...

Verbal De-escalation: Stepping Back from the Edge

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

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track B - Patriots

Panel

Daniel Ettinger, Summit County Animal Control & Keep it Humane Main LLC (Speaker)

Have you ever been yelled by a citizen while conducting an investigation or helping a customer at th...

Lessons that I learned from my father (and others) about being a better administrator

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

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track C - Bristol

Panel

Julie Bank, Shelters United (Speaker)

Financials, purchasing, and inventory management are not overly exciting for most of our animal shel...

10:45 AM

Vendor & Exhibitor Break

30 minutes, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Visit our sponsors and exhibitors in the grand ballroom. Network with other attendees. ...

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 ...

Advocacy: A Necessary Evil or Just Necessary?

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

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track B - Patriots

Talk

Libby Post, New York State Animal Protection Federation (Speaker)

This workshop would walk participants through the steps needed to establish an effective advocacy pr...

Reputation Management for Social Media Marketing

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

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track C - Bristol

Talk

Nikkie Wargo-Catall, Lollypop Farm (Speaker)

This presentation will discuss reputation management for the social media marketing presence for ani...

12:15 PM

Vendor & Exhibitor Lunch

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

1:15 PM

It's a Date! (Offsite)

3 hours 30 minutes, 1:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Signup required

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track A - Ocean

Talk

Katenna Jones, Jones Animal Behavior (Speaker)

Erika Lessa, Cooperation Canine (Speaker)

Speakers: Katenna Jones (Jones Animal Behavior) & Erika Lessa (Cooperation Canine)

Teaching Volunteers: How to Provide Clear Training to a Diverse Group of Learners

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

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track C - Bristol

Talk

Kathleen Farrell-Decker (Speaker)

This workshop would go over how to communicate and educate a large group of people from various educ...

Roundtable Discussions

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

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Grand Ball Room

The round tables are small group discussions with participants seated around a table focusing on a particular topic. Each table will have a faci...

2:15 PM

Vendor & Exhibitor Break

30 minutes, 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Visit our sponsors and exhibitors in the grand ballroom. Network with other attendees. ...

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...

Splendid Kitten Care from Intake to Adoption

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

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track C - Bristol

Talk

Rosemarie Crawford, The National Kitten Coalition (Speaker)

Speaker: Rosemarie Crawford (The National Kitten Coalition) Successful kitten car...

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