Michigan's No Kill Conference 2016

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Join shelter, rescue, animal control and animal welfare staff, 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.

Registration Information:

Registration for the 2-day conference includes:

* Keynote presentation by Susan Cosby, Director with Petco Foundation

* TNR training (No Charge and optional)

* Six break-out sessions of your choice

* Snack and beverage breaks 

* Roundtable discussions led by speakers

* Cocktail reception (cash bar, no checks or credit cards accepted) with informal roundtables

* Breakfast and lunch on Friday (vegan/vegetarian options available)

Optional additional events include:

* Law Enforcement sessions Law Enforcement Training: Animals in the Field  Full day of Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Certified Training. (Must register specifically for this training to attend). Michigan Humane Society staff: CJ Bentley; Dr. Robert Fisher; Ann Griffin, Esq; Debby MacDonald; Matt Pepper

* 2016 Awards Banquet Thursday evening to recognize significant accomplishments by Michigan shelters

Groups of 5 or more are eligible for $10 per-person group-rate discount. Single-day registration is available. 

Michigan Certified Rescue group members receive 15% discount.

Session Options:

ACO Certification - Is it time to up the requirements?  Becky Neal, Michigan Animal Control Officers Association; Matthew Pepper, Michigan Humane Society; Jeff Randazzo, Macomb County Animal Control

Best Practices for Rescues – How Do You Measure Up? Missi Bellottie, Detroit Bully Crew; Nicole Fear, Canine Companions Rescue; Jillian Kane, Furever Tails Animal Rescue; Jaime Wolfe, NBS Rescue

Breed Labels and Language  Tawny Hammond, City of Austin Animal Services 

Canine Play Groups  Lisa Rabine and Amy Warner

Changing Animal Control Practices from Punitive to Positive  Karen Sparapani, Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission

How to Minimize Shelter Illness and Maximize Shelter Health Dr. Jeff Fortna, DVM

Humane Behavioral and Handling Tips for Shy and Fearful Dogs  Kate Wilson, Cascades Humane Society; Katelin Thomas, K9 Turbo Training

Improving Potential for Successful Adoptions – Understanding Aggression & Reactivity Kate Wilson, Cascades Humane Society; Jane Wolff, Cascades Humane Society; Katelin Thomas, K9 Turbo Training

Improving Potential for Successful Adoptions - Understanding Canine Body Language  Kate Wilson, Cascades Humane Society; Jane Wolff, Cascades Humane Society

Michigan Legislation  Richard Angelo, Best Friends Animal Society; Courtney Protz-Sanders, MiPACA; Pam Sordyl, Puppy Mill Awareness of SE Michigan

Million Cat Challenge: Overview  Christie Keith, Million Cat Challenge; Dr. Julie Levy, Maddie's Shelter Medicine at the University of Florida

Million Cat Challenge: Alternatives to Intake  Ayse Dunlap, Cleveland Animal Protective League; Dr. Julie Levy, Maddie's Shelter Medicine at the University of Florida

Million Cat Challenge: Capacity for Care Tanya Hilgendorf, Humane Society of Huron Valley; Dr. Julie Levy, Maddie's Shelter Medicine at the University of Florida 

Million Cat Challenge: Managed Admission  Ayse Dunlap, Cleveland Animal Protective League; Dr. Julie Levy, Maddie's Shelter Medicine at the University of Florida

Million Cat Challenge: Removing Barriers to Adoption  Susan Cosby, Petco Foundation; Dr. Julie Levy, Maddie's Shelter Medicine at the University of Florida

Million Cat Challenge: Return to Field  Renee Jarackas, All About Animals Rescue; Dr. Julie Levy, Maddie's Shelter Medicine at the University of Florida; Dr. Diana Newman, Michigan Pet Fund Alliance; Amy Wettlaufer, All About Animals Rescue

No Kill Michigan – Progress We Have Made  Deborah Schutt, Michigan Pet Fund Alliance

Stories of Change  Paul Wallace, Genesee County Animal Control; Melissa Miller, Detroit Animal Control & Care; Ken Kempkens, Humane Society of Macomb

Transparency and Accountability Cheryl Gault, Michigan Pet Fund Alliance; Tawny Hammond, Austin Animal Services; Courtney Protz-Sanders, Paws for Life Rescue

Trap, Neuter and Return Training Workshop  Catherine Garrett, All About Animals Rescue

Why the Numbers Count  Tanya Hilgendorf, Humane Society of Huron Valley

Schedule 

View session descriptions here. 

Thursday 9/15/16

9:00 a.m.  Registration / Check-in Opens

9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. TNR Training 

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Breakout 1

2:15 - 3:15 p.m. Breakout 2

3:30- 4:30 p.m.  Breakout 3

5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception / Informal Roundtables (CASH ONLY Bar)

6:15 - 8:15 p.m. 2016 Awards Banquet (purchase tickets separately in Registration) 

Friday 9/16/16

8:00 a.m. Registration / Check-in 

8:15 - 9 a.m. Continental Breakfast

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. No-Kill Michigan: Progress We Have Made! 

9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Breakout 4 

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Breakout 5

12:15 - 2:00 p.m.  Lunch / Keynote 

2:15 - 3:15 p.m. Roundtables led by speakers

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Breakout 6

Scholarship application is here.  

Accommodations:

Pet-friendly hotel rooms are available through 8/25/16: 

5353 Gateway Center
Flint, MI 48507

(810) 232-5300

Price: $110 + 11% tax. 

Use code MPF or book online here. 

Cancellation Policy: 

Registration and banquet are non-refundable. You may transfer your registration to another person, to our scholarship fund, or request a tax-deductible donation letter if you are unable to attend. 

Contact conference@michiganpetfund.org for more information.  

Register Now!Prefer to mail in your registration?

Please print out a completed reistration form and mail with a check made out to

Michigan Pet Fund Alliance to 2210 Lancaster, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

OR 

 Contact conference@michiganpetfund.org for more information.