Getting 2 Zero
The theme for the 2019 Summit was Beyond The Shelter.
It focused on the latest programs, practices and strategies that engage the community to effectively influence intake and achieve positive outcomes for our shelter and pound facilities.
This conference and Workshops were eligible for Veterinary CPD points and IAABC CEU's.
Delegate attendance certificates are available here.
Attendance at this event is essential for everyone involved in companion animal policy and practice -including those working in all levels of government, the not for profit welfare, shelter and rescue sector, the research, academic and veterinary professions and the pet industry.
A summit is a strategic conversation, convening the leaders of the sector, which brings different perspectives within a system together to talk about the big picture and big questions. What are the barriers to lost pets returning to their original home? How can we keep people and their pets together? What capacity is needed to be built in the community to reduce intake at pounds and shelters of lost and surrendered pets? These, and many more questions relating to community welfare, animal welfare, and responsible pet ownership will be discussed at this event. Industry and sector leaders from Australia and overseas will lead sessions to explore innovative solutions to guide Australia’s approach to the management of companion animals now and into the future while providing insights on how the challenges are being met elsewhere.
The daylong Workshops were held 10 and 14 September with the Summit itself running 11 - 13 September.
Venue: Mantra on View Hotel
You can view the speaker papers, associated resources and footage of the presentations themselves by clicking on the links below.
International Speakers
Holly Putnam - Chief Veterinary Officer, Emancipet
- Spayathon for Puerto Rico: the record breaking desexing project - Presentation
- Sanitation and disinfection: are you as spotless as you think you are - Presentation
- Who’s afraid of a tiny fungal spore? - Presentation
- Capacity for Care - Presentation
- Where do I even begin? A desexing clinic startup workshop - Abstract
Kristen Hassen-Auerbach - Director of Animal Services Pima Animal Care, Pima County
- Keynote address - Getting off the hamster wheel - Presentation
- Keep them home, Get them home: Reducing shelter intake and getting pets out faster - Presentation
- Managing risk through transparency - Presentation
- Lifesaving protocols - Presentation
- All pets (and people) are individuals! - Presentation
- Comprehensive community engagement to achieve your mission - Presentation
- Fostering is the future workshop - Abstract
- Link to all resources available online
Rosemarie Crawford - Co-founder and Director of Educational Programs, The National Kitten Coalition
- From neonates to geriatrics: Building strong foster programs to save more lives - Presentation
- Kitten nurseries - Presentation
- Building community coalitions that keep animals out of shelters - Presentation
- From fearful to friendly: Taming those tiny tigers -Presentation
- Fading Kitten Syndrome in black, white and gray - Presentation
Trish McMillan - Director, McMillan Animal Behavior
- Aggression and defensive handling workshop - Abstract
- The magic of playgroups - Presentation
- Community outreach – moving beyond shelter walls - Presentation
- Marketing shelter pets for adoption - Presentation
- Low stress handling in shelters - Presentation
- Behaviour assessments and adoptability criteria workshop - Abstract
LOCAL SPEAKERS
Ann Enright - Senior Veterinarian, Cat Protection Society of Victoria
Data is your friend - Presentation
Capacity for Care - Presentation
Anne Fawcett - Veterinarian and Lecturer, University of Sydney
Ethically challenging situations in companion animal health, welfare and management settings - Presentation
Belinda Oppenheimer - Veterinarian, Warranwood Veterinary Centre
Helping out the herbivores– Aiming for Gold Standard care of unusual pets - Presentation
Brooke Rankmore - CEO, AMRRIC
Partnering to deliver Companion Animal Management in Remote Indigenous Communities - Presentation
Bryan King - Design Manager, Therian
Paths to improved outcomes with Fear-Free design - Presentation
Diana Rayment - Senior Assessor, Greyhound Adoption Program, Victoria
Successful fee-waived and low-fee adoption campaigns at Greyhound Adoption Program Victoria - Presentation
Eileen Fletcher - Assessor, mindDogs Australia
Comparison of owner satisfaction and post adoption behaviours between GAP and Independent Rescue - Presentation
Gabrielle Carter - Veterinarian and Specialist in Animal Behaviour
Are we over medicating anxious animals in our shelters, rescue groups and foster systems? - Presentation
Gavin Biggs - CEO, Therian
Jacquie Rand - Executive Director & Chief Scientist, Australian Pet Welfare Foundation
Jennifer Sutey - Spay It Forward Program Coordinator, WA Pet Project
Sterilisation stories from the West: Starting up a science-based sterilisation program to identify and address physical and non-physical barriers to sterilisation in Perth, Western Australia - Presentation
Jessica Moore-Jones - Principal, Unleashed Coaching and Consulting
Why humans are the key to Animal Welfare - Presentation
Making volunteering a privilege rather than a favour - Presentation
Behavioural economics for Animal Shelters - Presentation
Jessica Pocket - Veterinary student, University of Sydney
Investigating the impact of indemnity waivers on the length of stay of cats at an Australian shelter - Presentation
Joy Verrinder - Strategic Director, Animal Welfare League of Queensland
Expanding NDN Cooperative Desexing Programs with Councils - Presentation
Lucy Bowen - Veterinary Medicine student, University of Sydney
An investigation of feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukaemiavirus (FeLV) management practices in Australian shelters - Presentation
Mark Kelman - Veterinary Scientist and Co-Founder of Paws For A Purpose
A collaborative multi-faceted approach to stopping Canine Parvovirus nationwide - Presentation
Michael O'Donoghue - Veterinarian and Director of People and Pets
Helping people to rent with pets - Presentation
Michelle Gallo - Companion Animal Ranger, Camden Council
Camden Council – Engaging the community - Presentation
Richard Mussell - President, Animal Welfare League of Australia
Encouraging pet friendly solutions for the elderly - Presentation
Rose Bray - Community and Education Manager, Ten Lives Cat Centre
Edu.Cat-ion for change - Presentation
Sofi Sey
Practical tips for community program success - Presentation
Vivien Tran - Veterinary student, University of Sydney
The role of socioeconomic factors on the risk of feline immunodeficiency virus, feline calicivirus and feline herpesvirus infection in Australian cats - Presentation
WE ARE INDEBTED TO THE ORGANISATIONS THAT HAVE COME ON BOARD TO SUPPORT THIS EVENT
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At Purina, we are passionate pet lovers. And for decades, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of pets through quality nutrition and care. Because we truly believe people and pets are better together.
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