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The Human Side of Shelter Work: Navigating Tough Situations, Part 2, Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Oct 23, 2025

  • 1.  The Human Side of Shelter Work: Navigating Tough Situations, Part 2, Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Oct 23, 2025

    Posted 10-17-2025 02:05 PM

    Hi everyone,

    Part one of 'The Human Side of Shelter Work' with @Valerie Bogie had our highest EVER number of live attendees at a Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection webcast, confirming that so many of us are interested in supporting the human side of the equation when it comes to helping animals.

    Most of us in the animal shelter world are there because we love animals. But what about all of the human emotions and situations that come with the job? In this session, Valerie Bogie, MSSW, Veterinary Social Worker, discusses some of the toughest emotional challenges shelter workers face- and how to navigate them with care and compassion.


    Attendees will learn:
    ● How communicating with clients & co-workers impacts well-being
    ● An overview of types of grief and current grief models to support emotional processing
    ● The emotional toll of euthanasia and how to care through it
    ● Tools to support yourself and your team through emotionally complex situations

    This webinar is for anyone working in or around animals in shelters. You are not alone - and you can work towards a more sustainable career.

    Part two of this free series with veterinary social worker, Valerie Bogie, was on Thurs Oct 23 at noon PT/3 pm ET.   

    Sign me up!


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    Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB
    Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
    Director of Shelter Solutions
    Maddie's Fund
    Pleasanton CA
    9258608284
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  • 2.  RE: The Human Side of Shelter Work: Navigating Tough Situations, Part 2, Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Oct 23, 2025

    Posted 10-19-2025 05:07 PM

    I cannot wait for this!  We had an amazing Q & A session after the presentation last month- join LIVE to participate!



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    Valerie Bogie
    MSSW, Veterinary Social Worker
    https://linktr.ee/valeriebogievsw
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  • 3.  RE: The Human Side of Shelter Work: Navigating Tough Situations, Part 2, Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Oct 23, 2025

    Posted 10-19-2025 05:19 PM
    Feel free to print, post & share this!!
    Oct. 23rd free webinar! The Human Side of Shelter Work: Navigating Tough Situations


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    Valerie Bogie
    MSSW, Veterinary Social Worker
    https://linktr.ee/valeriebogievsw
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  • 4.  RE: The Human Side of Shelter Work: Navigating Tough Situations, Part 2, Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Oct 23, 2025

    Posted 10-22-2025 09:29 AM

    I've been a volunteer for a local animal welfare organization for several months now, and I'm trying to learn the most that I can pertaining to animal caregiving, behavior, and shelter work. I find this and the whole Maddie's resources to benefit not only how I can be better but also improve outcomes for both animals and other volunteers.  Thank you so much! 



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    Josh Bowen
    Animal Caregiver
    Calvert Animal Welfare League
    MD
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  • 5.  RE: The Human Side of Shelter Work: Navigating Tough Situations, Part 2, Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Oct 23, 2025

    Posted 10-22-2025 10:28 AM

    You're welcome, Josh!  Thx so much for the positive reinforcement!!

    Sheila



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    Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB
    Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
    Director of Shelter Solutions
    Maddie's Fund
    Pleasanton CA
    9258608284
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    Original Message


  • 6.  RE: The Human Side of Shelter Work: Navigating Tough Situations, Part 2, Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Oct 23, 2025

    Posted 10-22-2025 10:58 PM

    We are so lucky to have so many free resources!  I hope you can join us for today's Behavior Connection Webinar!!



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    Valerie Bogie
    MSSW, Veterinary Social Worker
    https://linktr.ee/valeriebogievsw
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    Original Message


  • 7.  RE: The Human Side of Shelter Work: Navigating Tough Situations, Part 2, Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Oct 23, 2025

    Posted 10-23-2025 07:34 AM

    Thank you for highlighting such an important topic. Working in sheltering can be emotionally heavy, and it's reassuring to see space being made for these conversations. I really appreciate the focus on compassion fatigue, grief, and moral distress. It reminds us that caring for ourselves is part of caring for the animals. This initiative helps us stay connected, grounded, and resilient. 



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    Dailene Galdoen
    NA
    No organization
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  • 8.  RE: The Human Side of Shelter Work: Navigating Tough Situations, Part 2, Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Oct 23, 2025

    Posted 10-23-2025 08:35 AM

    Ah!  Such beautiful words, Dailene!  My goal is to help educate in order to help those that want to do this work stay in the field they love.  I hope to see you later today!



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    Valerie Bogie
    MSSW, Veterinary Social Worker
    https://linktr.ee/valeriebogievsw
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    Original Message


  • 9.  RE: The Human Side of Shelter Work: Navigating Tough Situations, Part 2, Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Oct 23, 2025

    Posted 10-23-2025 11:37 AM
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    Hi everyone,

    Looking forward to part 2 of Valerie Bogie's presentation about The Human Side of Social Work at 12 pm PT/3 pm ET.  Here's the slides, for those who like to have them :)



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    Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB
    Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
    Director of Shelter Solutions
    Maddie's Fund
    Pleasanton CA
    9258608284
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  • 10.  RE: The Human Side of Shelter Work: Navigating Tough Situations, Part 2, Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Oct 23, 2025

    Posted 10-24-2025 12:52 PM

    Hi everyone,

    If you missed it or would like to watch it again, here's the link to The Human Side of Shelter Work: Navigating Tough Situations, Part 2 w/ Valerie Bogie! 

    You can also watch it on Maddie's University, if you'd like CAWA or NACA continued education credits. 



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    Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB
    Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
    Director of Shelter Solutions
    Maddie's Fund
    Pleasanton CA
    9258608284
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  • 11.  RE: The Human Side of Shelter Work: Navigating Tough Situations, Part 2, Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Oct 23, 2025

    Posted 10-24-2025 06:16 PM

    Thank you, Sheila, for being an amazing host and all of your work to bring helpful information to the animal welfare community!



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    Valerie Bogie
    MSSW, Veterinary Social Worker
    https://linktr.ee/valeriebogievsw
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    Original Message


  • 12.  RE: The Human Side of Shelter Work: Navigating Tough Situations, Part 2, Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Oct 23, 2025

    Posted 10-25-2025 06:40 AM

    To get the credits if we tuned in life, how do I get that certificate? I repeated the recording which is fine but if there is a different way would like to know  and Thank you! . Sorry relatevely new at Maddies!



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    Wendy Montanez-Ortiz
    Founder
    Gatos Borincoon
    MA
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    Original Message


  • 13.  RE: The Human Side of Shelter Work: Navigating Tough Situations, Part 2, Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Oct 23, 2025

    Posted 10-25-2025 10:50 PM

    Hi@Wendy Montanez-Ortiz,

    On Friday at about 12n Pacific you should have received an email with a link to  retrieve a certificate of attendance. Check your spam folder. If it's not there, please contact me at gibson@maddiesfund.org and I'll help you on Monday. 
    Glad you could attend the live event! 



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    Alison Gibson
    Media Projects Manager
    Maddie's Fund
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    Original Message


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