Events
OAA offers many events each year, including virtual conferences and trainings, tours, workshops, and more. We also share events from our partners, affiliates, and other animal protection organizations. Sign up for our e-news to learn about all our events, or check back here often to stay informed. We hope to see you soon!
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IHE Humane Education Workshop Series
Calling all humane educators who work with animals! Please join the Institute for Humane Education on October 9, November 13, and December 11 for a 3-part community-driven online series that will explore effective strategies for teaching about animal protection, and how to bring awareness to the interconnections between humans, animals, and the environment in our programs.
Ohio Avian Research Conference
We are happy to announce that the Ohio Avian Research Conference will be returning this year on Saturday, November 16th, 2024. The full-day event will be hosted by the Grange Insurance Audubon Center, in Columbus, OH, and will include a full day of scientific presentations, and a keynote presentation by Dr. Ronald L. Mumme, Professor Emeritus at Allegheny College in northwestern Pennsylvania. For more information and to register, visit the Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative.
Advanced Animal Cruelty Investigations + Evidence Collection
Join us for a FREE in-person training on Advanced Animal Cruelty Investigations + Evidence Collection hosted by Pike County Sheriff's Office, Pike Pet Pals, Waverly Police Department, and The Humane Society of the United States. This training is open to law enforcement, field services, humane investigators, code enforcement, veterinarians, prosecutors, and judges. Register here.
Best Friends National Conference 2025
Join Best Friends Animal Society at their annual National Conference, happening February 20-22, 2025 in Palm Springs, California! At the conference, you’ll learn the latest tools and data-driven techniques to take home and immediately start saving more dogs and cats in your community — everything you need to reach or sustain no-kill status in 2025. You will hear from presenters from different backgrounds and all types of organizations, including leaders in advocacy and community engagement, field and animal services, shelter medicine and animal care, fundraising and development, and more.
HSUS Animal Care Expo 2025
Animal Care Expo is the largest international educational conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers. HSUS is excited to host Expo 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 15-18 at Caesars Forum, where they expect to welcome over 2,500 attendees. Experts from all facets of animal welfare around the globe will join together to learn about the latest programs, share best practices, gain inspiration, and build lasting connections.
Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing
Join us at Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition! On Wednesday, November 13th, from 9am-1pm PT (12pm-4pm ET), Maddie's Fund is hosting a free virtual half-day event focused on keeping pets and people together through pet-inclusive housing solutions. Whether you're part of an animal shelter, a social worker, or simply passionate about helping families stay together, Camp Maddie has something for you. Don't miss this chance to learn, share, and make a difference!
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