Michigan's No Kill Conference 2014
Join shelter, rescue, animal control and welfare workers, volunteers, policy makers, and compassionate community members to learn ways to save lives in your community. Hear cutting-edge research from leading national animal welfare experts along with success stories and strategies from Michigan shelters, rescues, and advocates.
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National speakers:
Mike Fry (Executive Director, Animal Ark Shelter): “Leadership: A How-To Guide for Doing the Impossible”; "Shelter Enrichment for Dogs and Cats"; "Innovations in Fundraising"
Dr. Kate Hurley, DVM, MPVM (Koret Shelter Medicine Program, UC Davis) and Dr. Julie Levy, DVM, PhD (Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine): "New Approaches for Community Cats"
Julie Lewin (National Institute for Animal Advocacy): "Citizen Lobbying: How to Effectively Advocate for Animals to Legislators"
Dr. Karen L. Overall, MA, VMD, PhD (Editor, Journal of Veterinary Behavior; Center for Neurobiology and Behavior, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine): "Behavior Assessments in Shelters: How Bad Tests Are Killing Good Dogs"
Nathan Winograd (No Kill Advocacy Center): "We Can Do It!"; "Using Legislation to Get to No-Kill"
Kim Wolf (Beyond Breed): "Helping Pets by Supporting People"; "Moving Beyond Breed"
Michigan speakers:
Chris Anderson (Michigan Pet Fund Alliance): "It Can Happen Here: Hundreds of No-Kill Communities Show the Way"
Dr. James Averill, DVM, PhD (Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Animal Industry Division): "MDARD Companion Animal Programs – Successes and Challenges of 2014"
Jennifer Clarkson (Dog Aide): "What People and Pets Really Need: How to Offer Genuine Help for Animals"
Tanya Hilgendorf (Humane Society of the Huron Valley): "How Great Customer Service Saves Animals' Lives"
Christie Keith (Michigan Pet Fund Alliance): "What if Everything You Know About Marketing Pets for Adoption Is Wrong?"; "Everybody Wins: Learn How to Change the Way Animal Groups and Veterinarians Work Together"
Reva Laituri (UPAWS): "Why No-Kill Makes Dollars and Sense: The Economics of No-Kill Sheltering"
Courtney Protz-Sanders (Michigan Rescue Certification Program Task Force; Mi-PACA): "How We Make It Work: Busting Myths, Working Together, Best Practices, and Saving Treatable Pets"
Jeff Randazzo (Macomb County Animal Control): "Transitioning to No-Kill in a Municipal Shelter"
Deborah Schutt (Michigan Pet Fund Alliance): "The State of Michigan's No-Kill Movement"; "No-Kill 101: What It Is, What It Isn't, How It Works"
Amber Sitko (All About Animals Rescue): "What Your Animal Organization Needs to Know to Make a Real Difference"
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Registration Information:
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Registration for the 2-day conference includes:
* Four presentations from national advocates
* Six break-out sessions of your choice
* Breakfast and lunch on Friday (vegan/vegetarian options available)
Registration fee is $95. Groups of 5 or more are eligible for $10 per-person group-rate discount. All members of the group must be entered on the same registration, but need not be from the same organization.
Michigan Certified Rescue groups receive 15% discount.
The Michigan Pet Fund Alliance 2014 Awards Banquet will be held Thursday evening to recognize Michigan shelters with the best save rates.
Banquet tickets are $35 and include the Michigan premiere of the film REDEMPTION, a documentary about the No Kill movement in America.
Film tickets are available separately for $15.
Purchase banquet / film tickets here.
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Schedule:
Breakout options can be viewed here.
Thursday 9/4/2014
12:00 p.m. Registration Opens
1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Keynote 1 ~ Nathan Winograd
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Breakout
3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Breakout
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Keynote 2
5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Cocktail Reception (Cash Bar)
6:15 - 8:15 p.m. MPFA 2014 Awards Banquet (purchase tickets separately in Registration)
8:15 - 9:15 p.m. Michigan premiere of REDEMPTION (purchase tickets separately in Registration)
Friday 9/5/2014
7:30 a.m. Registration Opens
7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:15 - 8:30 a.m. Michigan Update ~ Deborah Schutt
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Keynote 3 ~ Dr. Kate Hurley and Dr. Julie Levy
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Breakout
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch / Keynote 4 ~ Mike Fry
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Breakout
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Breakout
3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Breakout
Exhibitor information is here.
Sponsorship information is here.
Scholarship application is here.
Accommodations:
Hotel rooms are available at these hotels:
Somerset Inn, Troy: Rates starting at $99 through 8/21/14 using Group ID 2875 & Password 1091044827. Book your room here or call 248-643-2287.
Quality Inn, Troy: Pet-friendly room rates starting at $69, plus $30 pet fee, through 9/3/14. Mention Michigan Pet Fund Alliance. 248-689-7500.
Find other pet-friendly hotels in Troy here.
Cancellation Policy:
Registration, banquet, and movie fees are non-refundable, however you may transfer your registration to another person or request a tax deductible donation letter if you are unable to attend.
