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Community Conversations - 01/05/2026 - Get Them Out, Even for a Little

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 12-30-2025 10:42 AM
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We hope to see you on the first Maddie's Community Conversation of the new year on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11am PT / 2pm ET for "Get Them Out, Even for a Little" a conversation with Shonyae Johnson and Lulu Ochoa. The presentation shows how structured enrichment programs, like playgroups, pack walks, ...

RE: January Community Conversations Co-Host!

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 12-23-2025 10:14 AM
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Great question! We will be sure to ask our Community Conversations speaker and will answer on Maddie's Pet Forum if we don't get to this topic on the call. ------------------------------ Sheila Kouhkan Senior Education Specialist Maddie's Fund CA ------------------------------

Community Conversations - 12/22/25 & 12/29/25 - No Calls for Winter Break

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 12-15-2025 07:32 PM
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Maddie's Community Conversations is taking two weeks off for the Winter holiday break. We will back for the next call on January 5, 2026. In the meantime, you can check out past Community Conversations on Maddie's Pet Forum. Looking forward to seeing you all in the new year! #EducationandTraining ...

Weekly Community Conversations - The Business Behind Lifesaving

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 12-15-2025 03:12 PM
Found In Community: Animal Welfare Professionals Events
The Business Behind Lifesaving The registration link is: https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025 All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations Enter ...

RE: Community Conversations - 12/15/2025 - New Insights in Parvo Care

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 12-15-2025 02:57 PM
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Thanks to the 106+ people and paws who joined us on today's Community Conversations call! The recording is now available to watch on-demand. Below you'll find a recap of today's call and the resources shared. Call Recap Welcome from hosts Debra Olmedo, Director, Patitas y Palabras Sheila Kouhkan, ...

Weekly Community Conversations - Money Mindset for Animal Organizations

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 12-15-2025 01:32 PM
Found In Community: Animal Welfare Professionals Events
Money Mindset for Animal Organizations The registration link is: https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025 All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations ...

Weekly Community Conversations - Get Them Out, Even for a Little

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 12-15-2025 01:27 PM
Found In Community: Animal Welfare Professionals Events
Get Them Out, Even for a Little The presentation shows how structured enrichment programs, like playgroups, pack walks, short term fostering, and tandem walks, can transform shelter operations and positively impact the dogs in your care. Through success stories like Blossom, Whisper, Cookie, and ...

RE: Community Conversations - 12/15/2025 - New Insights in Parvo Care

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 12-15-2025 12:16 PM
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Thanks to our panelists, Drs. @Chumkee Aziz, @Lucy Fuller, @Biana Tamimi - and everyone who joined us today! We would love to hear from you in response to today's reflection question: What challenges or barriers do you anticipate in integrating CPMA therapy into your shelter's parvo management? ...

Community Conversations - 12/15/2025 - New Insights in Parvo Care

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 12-09-2025 09:44 AM
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Updated 12/15/25 at 1:12 pm - Recording now available to watch on-demand! Enter here for a chance to win the December Community Conversations giveaway after watching live or on-demand. Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. We hope to see you ...

RE: Community Conversations - 12/8/2025 - Evolving in Shelter Work: From Shelter Medicine to Shelter Outreach

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 12-08-2025 04:12 PM
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Thanks to the 99+ people and paws who joined us on today's Community Conversations call! The recording is now available to watch on-demand. Below you'll find a recap of today's call and the resources shared. Call Recap Welcome from hosts @Debra Olmedo, Director, Patitas y Palabras Sheila Kouhkan, ...

RE: Community Conversations - 12/8/2025 - Evolving in Shelter Work: From Shelter Medicine to Shelter Outreach

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 12-08-2025 11:53 AM
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Thanks to our speaker, @Ehani Hunter - and everyone who joined us today! We would love to hear from you in response to today's reflection question: How might stepping outside your comfort zone lead to personal growth and broader impact? ------------------------------ Sheila Kouhkan Senior Education ...

Consentful Contact: Pilot Study on Human–Dog Touch

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 12-05-2025 02:30 PM
Found In Community: Animal Welfare Professionals Events
Maddie's Insights: Consentful Contact: Pilot Study on Human–Dog Touch with Dr. Amir Sarrafchi Understanding and respecting an animal's signals during interactions can significantly enhance their welfare and improve the human-animal interactions. In this presentation, Dr. Amir Sarrafchi will discuss ...

Community Conversations - 12/8/2025 - Evolving in Shelter Work: From Shelter Medicine to Shelter Outreach

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 12-02-2025 04:58 PM
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Updated 12/8/25 at 3:07 pm - Recording now available to watch on-demand! Enter here for a chance to win the December Community Conversations giveaway after watching live or on-demand. Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. We hope to see you ...

RE: Community Conversations - 12/1/2025 - Accessible Pet Grooming Services for Underserved Populations

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 12-01-2025 03:21 PM
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Thanks to the 97+ people and paws who joined us on today's Community Conversations call! The recording is now available to watch on-demand. Below you'll find a recap of today's call and the resources shared. Call Recap Welcome from hosts Debra Olmedo, Director, Patitas y Palabras Sheila Kouhkan, ...

RE: Community Conversations - 12/1/2025 - Accessible Pet Grooming Services for Underserved Populations

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 12-01-2025 11:55 AM
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Thanks to our speakers, @TERRYL Daluz and @Andrea Carter - and everyone who joined us today! We would love to hear from you in response to today's reflection question: How can you personally impact the life of a pet in need of grooming services but can't afford it? ------------------------------ ...

Community Conversations - 12/1/2025 - Accessible Pet Grooming Services for Underserved Populations

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 11-24-2025 05:50 PM
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Updated 12/1/25 at 1:06 pm - Recording now available to watch on-demand! Enter here for a chance to win the December Community Conversations giveaway after watching live or on-demand. Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. We hope to see you ...

Community Conversations - 11/24/25 - No Call in Observance of Thanksgiving

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 11-18-2025 10:18 AM
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Maddie's Community Conversations will not hold a call in observance of Thanksgiving in the United States on Monday, November 24, 2025. We will see you again for the next Community Conversation on December 1! #EducationandTraining ------------------------------ Sheila Kouhkan Senior Education Specialist ...

Weekly Community Conversations - New Insights in Parvo Care

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 11-17-2025 03:48 PM
Found In Community: Animal Welfare Professionals Events
New Insights in Parvo Care This panel discussion will examine the use of Elanco’s Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA) therapy in animal shelter settings, featuring insights from veterinarians who have implemented CPMA on the ground in cats and dogs. Panelists will discuss the practical considerations, ...

Weekly Community Conversations - Evolving in Shelter Work: From Shelter Medicine to Shelter Outreach

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 11-17-2025 03:47 PM
Found In Community: Animal Welfare Professionals Events
Evolving in Shelter Work: From Shelter Medicine to Shelter Outreach This session shares the perspective of a Veterinary Assistant transitioning from shelter medicine to shelter outreach and explores how both roles work together to strengthen animal welfare. Drawing from hands-on experience in a high-volume ...

Weekly Community Conversations - Accessible Pet Grooming Services for Underserved Populations

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 11-17-2025 03:45 PM
Found In Community: Animal Welfare Professionals Events
Accessible Pet Grooming Services for Underserved Populations Access to affordable and inclusive pet grooming services remains a significant challenge for many underserved communities, including the unhoused population, low-income households, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and residents ...

RE: Community Conversations - 11/17/2025 - Community-Driven Recruitment and Retention

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 11-17-2025 03:43 PM
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Thanks to the 117+ people and paws who joined us on today's Community Conversations call! The recording is now available to watch on-demand. Below you'll find a recap of today's call and the resources shared. Call Recap Welcome from hosts Sheila Kouhkan, Senior Education Specialist, Maddie's ...

RE: Community Conversations - 11/17/2025 - Community-Driven Recruitment and Retention

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 11-17-2025 02:31 PM
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Thanks to our panelists, @Kylie Ramos, @Jessica Bogosian, RVT, and @Melissa Gomez - and everyone who joined us today! We would love to hear from you in response to today's reflection question: What would our field look like if community members weren't "recipients of care," but architects of the system ...

Community Conversations - 11/17/2025 - Community-Driven Recruitment and Retention

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 11-11-2025 01:01 PM
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Updated 11/17/25 at 2:41 pm - Recording now available to watch on-demand! Enter here for a chance to win the November Community Conversations giveaway after watching live or on-demand. Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. We hope to see you ...

Community Conversations - 11/3/25 and 11/10/25 - No Calls for Fall Break

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 10-28-2025 01:54 PM
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The Community Conversations on November 3 and November 10 are canceled for the Fall break. We look forward to seeing you again for the next Community Conversation on November 17. #EducationandTraining ------------------------------ Sheila Kouhkan Senior Education Specialist Maddie's Fund CA --- ...

RE: Community Conversations - 10/27/2025 - Bridging Services, Strengthening Communities

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 10-28-2025 01:46 PM
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Thanks to the 97+ people and paws who joined us on today's Community Conversations call! The recording is now available to watch on-demand. Below you'll find a recap of today's call and the resources shared. Call Recap Welcome from hosts @rachel williams, Board Member, Spay Neuter Network Sheila ...

RE: Community Conversations - 10/27/2025 - Bridging Services, Strengthening Communities

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 10-27-2025 11:58 AM
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Thanks to our panelists, @Jennifer Toussaint (she/her), @Adam Jablonski, and @Karina Swetnam - and everyone who joined us today! We would love to hear from you in response to today's reflection question: Where can we create bridges to allow our community members to gain access to additional resources ...

Weekly Community Conversations - Community-Driven Recruitment and Retention

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 10-22-2025 12:45 PM
Found In Community: Animal Welfare Professionals Events
Community-Driven Recruitment and Retention As the veterinary field faces ongoing challenges in recruitment, retention, and well-being, community-driven systems are emerging as key strategies to strengthen organizational culture and workforce sustainability. This Community Conversation with team ...

RE: Community Conversations - 10/20/2025 - Supporting Someone Experiencing Domestic Violence

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 10-21-2025 12:48 PM
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Thanks to the 116+ people and paws who joined us on today's Community Conversations call! The recording is now available to watch on-demand. Below you'll find a recap of today's call and the resources shared. Call Recap Welcome from hosts @rachel williams, Board Member, Spay Neuter Network ...

Community Conversations - 10/27/2025 - Bridging Services, Strengthening Communities

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 10-21-2025 10:58 AM
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Updated 10/27/25 at 8:16 pm - Recording now available to watch on-demand! Enter here for a chance to win the October Community Conversations giveaway after watching live or on-demand. Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. We hope to see you ...

RE: Community Conversations - 10/20/2025 - Supporting Someone Experiencing Domestic Violence

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 10-20-2025 12:00 PM
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Thanks to our speaker, @Janel Griffieth - and everyone who joined us today! We would love to hear from you in response to today's reflection question: Why do you think society often concentrates on what victims “should have done” instead of examining and holding accountable the behaviors of those who ...

Community Conversations - 10/20/2025 - Supporting Someone Experiencing Domestic Violence

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 10-14-2025 10:26 AM
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Updated 10/20/25 at 4:21 pm - Recording now available to watch on-demand! Enter here for a chance to win the October Community Conversations giveaway after watching live or on-demand. Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. We hope to see you ...

Community Conversations - 10/13/25 - No Call in Observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 10-07-2025 10:12 AM
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Maddie's Community Conversations will not hold a call in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, October 13, 2025. We will see you again for the next Community Conversation on October 20 for a conversation on "Supporting Someone Experiencing Domestic Violence" with Janel Griffieth. #EducationandTraining ...

RE: Community Conversations - 10/6/2025 - Keeping Families and Pets Together

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 10-06-2025 10:04 PM
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Thanks to the 124+ people and paws who joined us on today's Community Conversations call! The recording is now available to watch on-demand. Below you'll find a recap of today's call and the resources shared. Call Recap Welcome from hosts @rachel williams, Board Member, Spay Neuter Network ...

RE: Community Conversations - 10/6/2025 - Keeping Families and Pets Together

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 10-06-2025 12:00 PM
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Thanks to our speaker, @Garrett Parsons- and everyone who joined us today! We would love to hear from you in response to today's reflection question: If this kind of program isn't in your community yet, who could work together to make it happen, and what challenges might they face? ------------------------------ ...

Community Conversations - 10/6/2025 - Keeping Families and Pets Together

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 09-30-2025 01:29 PM
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Updated 10/06/25 at 2:34 pm - Recording now available to watch on-demand! Enter here for a chance to win the October Community Conversations giveaway after watching live or on-demand. Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. We hope to see you ...

RE: Community Conversations - 09/29/2025 - Standing Alone, Standing Strong: Navigating Isolation in Animal Welfare

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 09-29-2025 09:32 PM
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Thanks to the 111+ people and paws who joined us on today's Community Conversations call! The recording is now available to watch on-demand. Below you'll find a recap of today's call and the resources shared. Call Recap Welcome from hosts @Amber Eby, Senior Grants Specialist, Maddie's ...

Presentation Slides from Community Conversations - 09/29/2025 - Standing Alone, Standing Strong: Navigating Isolation in Animal Welfare

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 09-29-2025 09:31 PM
Found In Library: Animal Welfare Professionals

RE: Community Conversations - 09/29/2025 - Standing Alone, Standing Strong: Navigating Isolation in Animal Welfare

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 09-29-2025 01:29 PM
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Thanks to our speaker, @Raquel Bernaldo - and everyone who joined us today! We would love to hear from you in response to today's reflection question: Where in your work do you see isolation showing up-and what small act of collaboration could begin to turn that into connection? ------------------------------ ...

RE: Community Conversations Co-Host for October 2025!

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 09-26-2025 03:24 PM
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So excited to co-host with you! ------------------------------ Sheila Kouhkan Senior Education Specialist Maddie's Fund CA ------------------------------

Community Conversations - 09/29/2025 - Standing Alone, Standing Strong: Navigating Isolation in Animal Welfare

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 09-23-2025 08:22 AM
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Updated 9/29/25 at 4:43 pm - Recording now available to watch on-demand! Enter here for a chance to win the September Community Conversations giveaway after watching live or on-demand. Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. We hope to see you ...

Weekly Community Conversations - Bridging Services, Strengthening Communities

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 09-22-2025 10:37 PM
Found In Community: Animal Welfare Professionals Events
Bridging Services, Strengthening Communities Animal welfare is strongest in communities when services don’t work in silos but come together to support both animals and the people who love them. This panel brings together members of the Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s animal control, community ...

Weekly Community Conversations - Supporting Someone Experiencing Domestic Violence

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 09-22-2025 10:34 PM
Found In Community: Animal Welfare Professionals Events
Supporting Someone Experiencing Domestic Violence Each year, an estimated 10 million people in the United States experience domestic violence, a silent epidemic that deeply impacts individuals, families, and communities. Abuse thrives in silence, making it essential to understand how to respond with ...

Weekly Community Conversations - Keeping Families and Pets Together

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 09-22-2025 10:33 PM
Found In Community: Animal Welfare Professionals Events
Keeping Families and Pets Together Families experiencing housing insecurity often face the difficult choice of surrendering their pets when seeking emergency shelter or support services. This presentation explores the critical role of keeping families and pets together during times of instability, ...

RE: Community Conversations - 09/22/2025 - Not Just In and Out: Why the Next Generation of Community Clinics Looks Different

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 09-22-2025 10:16 PM
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Thanks to the 129+ people and paws who joined us on today's Community Conversations call! The recording is now available to watch on-demand. Below you'll find a recap of today's call and the resources shared. Call Recap Welcome from hosts @Janel Griffieth, Consultant - Learn more about Janel, ...

RE: Community Conversations - 09/22/2025 - Not Just In and Out: Why the Next Generation of Community Clinics Looks Different

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 09-22-2025 12:06 PM
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Thanks to our panelists, Dr.@Azalia Boyd, @Ariyonna Johnson, and Ebony Richardson - and everyone who joined us today! We would love to hear from you in response to today's reflection question: How can you reimagine the services you provide, whether in a clinic, shelter, or community space, so that ...

Community Conversations - 09/22/2025 - Not Just In and Out: Why the Next Generation of Community Clinics Looks Different

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 09-16-2025 11:29 PM
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Updated 9/22/25 at 2:53 pm - Recording now available to watch on-demand! Enter here for a chance to win the September Community Conversations giveaway after watching live or on-demand. Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. We hope to see you ...

RE: Community Conversations - 09/15/2025 - Meeting Pets and People Where They Are: Practicing Trauma-Informed Outreach in Sacramento's Unhoused Community

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 09-15-2025 03:44 PM
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Thanks to the 125+ people and paws who joined us on today's Community Conversations call! The recording is now available to watch on-demand. Below you'll find a recap of today's call and the resources shared. Call Recap Welcome from hosts @Janel Griffieth, Consultant - Learn more about Janel, ...

Presentation Slides from Community Conversations - 09/15/2025 - Meeting Pets and People Where They Are: Practicing Trauma-Informed Outreach in Sacramento's Unhoused Community

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 09-15-2025 03:43 PM
Found In Library: Animal Welfare Professionals
#AccesstoCare #CommunityPartnerships* #Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice #EducationandTraining

RE: Community Conversations - 09/15/2025 - Meeting Pets and People Where They Are: Practicing Trauma-Informed Outreach in Sacramento's Unhoused Community

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 09-15-2025 12:05 PM
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Thanks to our speaker, @Jenna Topper, and everyone who joined us today! We would love to hear from you in response to today's reflection question: How might your current outreach or service approach change if building trust was prioritized over immediate outcomes? ------------------------------ ...

Community Conversations - 09/15/2025 - Meeting Pets and People Where They Are: Practicing Trauma-Informed Outreach in Sacramento's Unhoused Community

Posted By Sheila Kouhkan 09-09-2025 08:20 AM
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Updated 9/15/25 at 2:15 pm - Recording now available to watch on-demand! Enter here for a chance to win the September Community Conversations giveaway after watching live or on-demand. Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. We hope to see you ...