The Benefits of Coalition and Steering Committees -
Marc Peralta & Tawny Hammond, Best Friends Animal Society
Breaking the Breed Label Habit -
Kristen Auerbach, Pima Animal Services
The Care and Feeding of Staff and Volunteers -
Dr. Linda Harper
Cat Adoptions from Zero to Infinity! -
Monica Frenden, Austin Pets Alive!
Cat Enrichment in the Shelter: Turn Down the Stress and Turn Up the Feline Fun -
Pam Johnson-Bennett
Cats Scratch: Here's How to Keep Them in Their Homes Anyway
- Dr. Theresa DePorter, Fear Free
The Decision to Kill for Behavior: Policy and Protocol -
Kristen Auerbach, Pima Animal Services
Decoding Data: Using Your Stats to Save Lives -
Nikki Kelley, Best Friends Animal Society
Developing Plans and Addressing Issues - MPFA Assistance -
Deborah Schutt and Lisa Rabine, Michigan Pet Fund Alliance
Diversion Programs: Innovative Approaches that Keep Animals Out of Shelters -
Jen Clarkson, Dog Aide and Kelly McLaughlin, Bark Nation
Empathy for the Fearful, Worried, or Anxious Dog
- Dr. Theresa Porter, Fear Free
Free Free Husbandry in the Shelter Setting -
Dr. Cynthia Delany, UC Davis, Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Fear Free Training in the Shelter Setting
- Dr. Cynthia Delany, UC Davis, Koret Shelter Medicine Program
How Does Your Rescue Measure Up? Best Practices for Home-based Rescue Organizations -
Courtney Protz-Sanders, Paws for Life Rescue
How to Conduct Conversational Adoptions (Role Play Session
) - Katie Timber, SPCA of Southwest Michigan; Tanya Hilgendorf, Humane Society of Huron Valley
How to Powerfully and Effectively Leverage Volunteers -
Pat Guerrero and José Ocaño, Best Friends Animal Society
How to Reach Your Target Audience: Digital Fundraising, Email Marketing, Digital Strategy -
Amy Starnes, Best Friends Animal Society
How We Improved - Panel Discussion of Award Winners -
Moderated by Cheryl Gault, Michigan Pet Fund Alliance
Let's Keep Community Cats in the Community Where They Belong - Alice Burton, Alley Cat Allies
Litter Box Lowdown: Addressing Non-medical Litter Box Issues -
Pam Johnson-Bennett
Midwest Region Overview: Best Friends No Kill 2025 Goal -
Tawny Hammond, José Ocaño, and Marc Peralta, Best Friends Animal Society
Midwest Success Stories: Leadership from Around the Midwest States -
Moderated by Tawny Hammond, Best Friends Animal Society
No Cat Left Behind: How to Get Special Needs Cats Adopted -
Monica Frenden, Austin Pets Alive
No Kill: What Does It Mean and How Do You Message It? -
Tawny Hammond, Best Friends Animal Society
Progressive Animal Services as a Community Ethic -
José Ocaño, Best Friends Animal Society & Lee Ann Shenefiel, City of Austin Animal Services
Recruiting Fosters for the Challenging Dog -
Kristen Auerbach, Pima Animal Services
Starting a Successful Barn Cat Program -
Monica Frenden, Austin Pets Alive
T
emperament Testing and Behavior Assessment: How Dated Are Your Practices? -
Lisa Rabine, Michigan Pet Fund Alliance
Thinking Outside the Cage: Shelter Enrichment for Cats -
Tabitha Kucera, Fear Free Certified Professional
TNR FAQs ... and Answers! -
Moderator: Dr. Diana Newman, Michigan Pet Fund Alliance;
Panelists: Jennifer German, Companion Cats; Tracy Lee, ROAR; Jody Schrader, Saved by Zade
Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) Training -
Dr. Diana Newman, Michigan Pet Fund Alliance
Why Fear Free Animal Shelters Aren't Just Essential, They're Inevitable
- Dr. Marty Becker, Fear Free
You Don't Need to Be an Attorney to Do This! -
Richard Angelo, Best Friends Animal Society
2017 MPFA Outside the Box Award Winners -
Marie Green, Gratiot Animals in Need (G.A.I.N.);
Tania Jaczkowski, Humane Society of West Michigan; Karen Kazyak, Humane Society of Livingston County; Amy Warner, Genesee County Animal Control
