2011 New Mexico Humane Conference
Courses
Animal CSI - How to Collect Case Evidence that Will Stand Up in Court - Jim Boller, Patricia Norris, DVM
This presentation will look at the processes involved in gathering evidence that can withstand the challenges of the court and defense attorneys. The course will discuss the basic aspects of evidence collection such as probable cause, affidavits, search warrants, crime scene documentation, video and photographic documentation, crime scene sketching, animal identification and tracking, animals as live evidence, veterinary reports and final reports. Monday, August 22nd, 3 - 3:30 pm, Gran Quivera.
Attorney General's Animal Cruelty Task Force - How it Works, What It Can/Can’t Do - Sherry Mangold, APNM, Senior Cruelty Case Manager; Lisa Bogle, APNM, Educational Outreach Director.
Tuesday, August 23rd, 3:15 - 4:45 pm, Valle Grande II.
Compassion Fatigue - Colleen Dougherty, volunteer, Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society
Do the words compassion fatigue make you shudder – or have you never even heard of it? We in the animal care community are subject to a unique form of stress (sometimes called burnout) that can also affect those in hospital work and public safety (police, fire, rescue, etc.). In this workshop we will learn what compassion fatigue is – and what it’s not. We’ll learn about the symptoms that may show up so we can recognize them and take care of things before we get overwhelmed, and we’ll learn two very important tools we can use to heal ourselves (and each other) when things get tough. We’ll also learn tips that will take the mystery and fear out of finding someone to talk to when we need a little extra help. At the end of this workshop we’ll leave with a virtual toolbox that can help us stay healthy as we continue to work on behalf of the animals.
PDF of talk.
Controlling Disease Transmission - Lila Miller, DVM
Shelter medicine is most often defined as herd health for small or companion animals. It is a challenge maintaining a balance between the overall health of the population and the welfare of the individual animal. This lecture will provide basic information about the key components of a comprehensive disease control program, touching on population management, shelter design, sanitation, stress reduction and the medical health care program. PDF of talk
Customer Service - Barbara Carr, Erie County SPCA
Monday, August 22nd, 1:30 - 3 pm, Valle Grande I.
Dog Life Skills Training for Adoptability (Every Second, Every Interaction Counts Towards the Goal of the Forever Home) - Susan Reaber, Animal Humane | New Mexico, Behavior Specialist, CPDT-KA
The challenge of any shelter is to not only provide food, shelter, medical care and enrichment for its canine residents but to also teach dogs simple skills that will help them more quickly find a new home. We believe that every interaction with our resident dogs at Animal Humane/New Mexico is an opportunity to work on each dog’s personal skill set. We all know that a well behaved dog will have a shorter stay at the shelter and will more quickly be on their way to staying in their forever home. Our staff and volunteers learn that in every interaction, whether it is taking a dog out for a walk, moving them to the medical clinic or showing them to a potential adopter, is a training opportunity. This presentation at the New Mexico Humane Conference will be conducted in a combination of PowerPoint presentation, discussion and a demonstration with seminar participants and local shelter dogs. Monday, August 22nd, 10:30 am - 12 pm, Valle Grande I.
Emerging Trends in Feline Infectious Disease - Gerryl Hall, DVM, Intervet Schering-Plough
Tired of ringworm, feline respiratory disease or panleukopenia outbreaks? The presentation will review trends in these diseases, preventing outbreaks and how to deal with these issues on a limited budget. Tuesday, August 23rd, 3:15 - 4:45 pm, Gran Quivera.
Guidelines for High-Quality, High-Volume Spay/Neuter - Kathleen Makolinski, DVM
What is high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter and how can it be achieved? Pre-, intra-, and post-operative procedures are detailed. The importance of and surgical considerations for pediatric spay/neuter are discussed. Also reviewed are the development of standard operating procedures for a spay/neuter program and staff training. Opportunities for hands-on training in surgical techniques related to high quality, high volume spay/neuter surgery are presented. PDF of talk
Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters - Lila Miller, DVM
The Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) spent two years researching and writing guidelines for care of dogs and cats in shelters. The goal of this document is to help shelters improve animal welfare and prevent suffering. It covers 12 topics that impact the welfare of dogs and cats in shelters, focusing on performance rather than engineering standards to allow shelters the leeway to determine the best use of their resources. This lecture will provide an overview of the guidelines, highlighting some of the key recommendations for animal care and efficient shelter operations. PDF of talk.
How to Capture and Keep the Volunteer Spirit - Jaclyn Sinclair, Animal Humane | NM Director of Volunteer Services and Community Outreach; and Tammy & Paul Caster, Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department Volunteer Coordinators
The rewards and challenges of recruiting volunteers and retaining them in the emotionally charged atmosphere of the animal shelter. This seminar will address some of the key ingredients of a successful volunteer program including: recruiting strategies, achieving good staff-volunteer relations, training of volunteers, preparing them to handle euthanasia, and simple appreciation ideas that will keep them coming back. The presenters are volunteers who are managing the City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department volunteer program and the staff director of the volunteer program at Animal Humane | New Mexico. Tuesday, August 23rd, 1:30 - 3:00 pm, Valle Grande I.
How to Mine Your Database to Increase Revenue While Retaining Donors Longer - Connie Monk, Alpha Dog
Tuesday, August 23rd, 9:45 - 11:15 am. Valle Grande II.
The Link Between Animal Cruelty and Domestic Violence - Tammy Fiebelkorn
An overview of The Link, including domestic abuse, child abuse, elder abuse, animal abuse and their relationships to one another. We will review efforts to fight The Link in New Mexico and discuss future plans of the Forming Positive Links Steering Committee. PDF of talk.
video of KOAT story on The Link.
Managing Disease Outbreaks in a Shelter Environment - Thomas Schwarzer, DVM, Boehringer Ingelheim
Tuesday, August 23rd, 9:45 - 11:15 am, Gran Quivera.
Methodologies for Increasing Adoptions through Media Outlets - Mike Arms, Helen Woodward Animal Center
PDF of talk
Passing Local Ordinances and Statewide Legislation - Sally Mayer and Helga Schimkat
Tuesday, August 23rd, 1:30 - 3:00 pm, Valle Grande II.
Reducing Free-roaming Cat Overpopulation - Bryan Kortis, PetSmart Charities
TNR works - if it's done correctly. One key to success in lowering free-roaming cat populations is to properly target available resources, including spay/neuter surgeries, volunteers and funds. In this workshop, we'll discuss why targeting is now the cutting edge in the TNR field, how to go about doing it effectively, and where to find the funds to pay for targeted projects, including applying for PetSmart Charities' Free-roaming Cat Spay/Neuter grants. PDF of talk.
Solutions for Increasing Cat Adoptions - Barbara Carr, Erie County SPCA
Tuesday, August 23rd, 8:30 - 9:30 am, Valle Grande I.
Spay/Neuter Incentives and Pet Owner Education - Kathleen Makolinski, DVM
PDF of talk.
Spay/Neuter Solutions for Chronically Poor and Native American Communities - Ruth Steinberger, Spay Oklahoma
PDF of talk, Statement of Support for Billy Clay, DVM.
Statewide Spay/Neuter Programs: Spay NM, Española Pit Fix, Animal Welfare Division Regional Spay/Neuter Facility.
Monday, August 22nd, 3:00 - 3:30 pm, Valle Grande II.
Update on the Animal Sheltering Board - Judy Babcock
Tuesday, August 23rd, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Valle Grande II.
An Update on the New Variant of Canine Parvovirus - Thomas Schwarzer, DVM, Boehringer Ingelheim
A short course on Canine parvovirus, clinical signs, how it is diagnosed, as well as treatment and prevention. Followed by the history of the changing genotypes of canine parvovirus, and why it’s important to stay updated on what’s happening with the disease in the United States. In conclusion, a better understanding of the importance of current prevention and vaccine protocols, in both the clinic and the patient. Tuesday, August 23rd, 1:30 - 3:00 pm, Gran Quivera.
Valley Fever - Gerryl Hall, DVM, Intervet Schering-Plough
Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis) is a fungus present in the soil in the southwestern United States. Outbreaks of disease usually occur after the soil is interrupted by weather issues such as wind that can cause disease in mammals. Outbreaks of the disease occur following dust storms, during flooding after severe rain storms. This presentation will cover the clinical signs of disease, treatment options and plans for segregating populations was well as disinfecting areas after an outbreak. Tuesday, August 23rd, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Gran Quivera.
