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  • 1.  Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Question

    Posted 09-18-2025 05:12 PM

    Hello everyone!

    I just received an email stating that I was selected to attend the first class of the Fall 2025 SCS certification program. I was wondering if anyone else has taken the course and could give me an idea of what the scheduling is like for the classes? Is it more of a "go at your own pace," or are there set class times that you are required to attend? My supervisor is concerned that participating might take away from my daily work responsibilities. 

    Thank you in advance!


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    Holly Brown
    Shelter Technician
    Heber Valley Animal Services
    Heber City, UT
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  • 2.  RE: Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Question

    Posted 09-19-2025 08:13 AM

    It's much more of a go at your own pace. There are usually 2 virtual meetings but you can watch the recording if you aren't able to make it live. The rest of the content you go through at your own pace, although there are due dates, but you get like two weeks and can always ask for extensions.



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    Sam Maurice
    Humane Society of Jefferson County
    Jefferson WI
    https://hsjc-wis.com
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  • 3.  RE: Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Question

    Posted 09-19-2025 08:21 AM

    Oh awesome!! Ok, thank you so much for responding!!! 



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    Holly Brown
    Shelter Technician
    Heber Valley Animal Services
    Heber City, UT
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  • 4.  RE: Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Question

    Posted 09-19-2025 07:22 PM

    Hi Holly,

    You can see more information on the program at our website Shelter Learniverse

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    The program is mostly at your own pace. Content is released each week during the six weeks of each course. We have 2 to 3 live meetings over the six weeks of each course. Each meeting is also recorded if you cannot attend live.

    Please reach out to us at help@shelterlearniverse.com. If you need more information and don't see it on our about certification pages on our website.

    Cindi



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    Cindi Delany, DVM, KPA-CTP, FFCP
    Director of Online Learning
    Maddie's Million Pet Challenge
    UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
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  • 5.  RE: Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Question

    Posted 09-22-2025 01:03 PM

    Hello I received this email also could you tell me how I would go about enrolling for this class  when i type it in i get discussions about the course but im not sure how to enroll   

    thank you

    tina krieder

    animal care 



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    Tina Krieder
    Animal care taker
    Independent
    GA
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  • 6.  RE: Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Question

    Posted 09-22-2025 09:32 PM

    Please visit our Shelter Learniverse website for more information on the Shelter Care Specialist Certification program offered by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program's "Shelter Learniverse" as part of the Maddie's Million Pet Challenge.

    https://www.shelterlearniverse.com



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    Cindi Delany, DVM, KPA-CTP, FFCP
    Director of Online Learning
    Maddie's Million Pet Challenge
    UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
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  • 7.  RE: Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Question

    Posted 09-23-2025 01:21 AM
    Thank you



    On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 12:33 AM, Cindi Delany via Maddie's Pet Forum <Mail@maddiesfund.org> wrote:

    Please visit our Shelter Learniverse website for more information on the Shelter Care Specialist Certification program offered by the UC Davis... -posted to the "Animal Welfare Professionals" community
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    Please visit our Shelter Learniverse website for more information on the Shelter Care Specialist Certification program offered by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program's "Shelter Learniverse" as part of the Maddie's Million Pet Challenge.

    https://www.shelterlearniverse.com



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    Original Message:
    Sent: 9/23/2025 12:32:00 AM
    From: Cindi Delany
    Subject: RE: Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Question

    Please visit our Shelter Learniverse website for more information on the Shelter Care Specialist Certification program offered by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program's "Shelter Learniverse" as part of the Maddie's Million Pet Challenge.

    https://www.shelterlearniverse.com



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    Cindi Delany, DVM, KPA-CTP, FFCP
    Director of Online Learning
    Maddie's Million Pet Challenge
    UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
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    Original Message:
    Sent: 09-19-2025 10:07 AM
    From: Tina Krieder
    Subject: Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Question

    Hello I received this email also could you tell me how I would go about enrolling for this class  when i type it in i get discussions about the course but im not sure how to enroll   

    thank you

    tina krieder

    animal care 



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    Tina Krieder
    Animal care taker
    Independent
    GA


  • 8.  RE: Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Question

    Posted 09-23-2025 10:36 AM

    Congrats on being selected for the program - that's a great opportunity! From what I've heard, the structure usually involves a mix of set class sessions alongside some independent work, so it's not completely self-paced. Many participants mention that while it can be a bit of a time commitment, the organization is generally mindful that most attendees are balancing work responsibilities. Sometimes clear communication with your supervisor about the schedule helps ease those concerns.

    Have you been given any preliminary schedule details in your welcome materials, or are you still waiting for that information? Also, finding ways to balance learning with your own self-care can really help make the process smoother.



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    steve jon
    health advisor
    chauffer services
    FL
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