June 8, 2024 | 10:00AM-5:00PM EDT.
June 9, 2024 | 10:00AM-5:00PM EDT.
The Online Kitten Conference is a virtual convention for anyone who’d like to create a better future for the smallest felines! Join us for this kitten-focused event presented by The National Kitten Coalition in partnership with the Community Cats Podcast. This two-day virtual gathering will feature presentations by experts on raising and saving kittens, setting up and managing kitten-centered shelter programs, and more. Since this is a virtual event, you’ll have an opportunity to gain valuable insights and have your questions answered by some of the most knowledgeable leaders in the animal welfare community—without the expense and hassle of traveling.
Registration is $75 and includes access to the live event and recorded sessions after the event, as well as speaker slides, handouts, and more.
The 2024 Online Kitten Conference Speakers and Presentations
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Feline Fetal and Neonatal Mortality: What we know and what we are missing
Alejandra Lablé, DVM, MSc, PhD (c)
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Mitigating Feline Upper Respiratory Infections (URI) in Shelters through Stress Management
Becca Boronat, DVM
Veterinarian, National Shelter Medicine, Best Friends Animal Society
Running a Rescue: How to support & empower your fosters
Caroline Grace
Founder/Director, Baby Kitten Rescue
The Importance of Behavioral Well-being in Kittens Managed Within Cages
Ilaria Venturin
Feline Behaviorist and Kitten Care Coach, Lary e il mondo dei Gattini – Adas Onlus
From Hiss to Purr – A Kitten Socialization Guide
Kristi Brooks
Director of Operations, Cat Adoption Team
The Truth About Single Kitten Syndrome: Separating Fact from Fiction
Laura Cassiday
Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, Pawsitive Vibes Cat Behavior and Training
Introducing a Kitten to your Feline Family
Lucy Hoile
Feline Behaviourist, International Cat Care, Ceva (Feliway), Animal Behaviour and Training Council, Petsure
Equipping Fosters to Work With Under-Socialized Kittens
Madison Harris
Feline Intake and Assessment Coordinator, Foothills Animal Shelter
Feeling the Loss of a Pet That Wasn’t Yours: Grieving Loss in Rescue & Foster Finders: Removing the Middle Man in Saving Kittens
Megann Smith
Director of Shelter Operations, Wood County Humane Society
Introduction to Grant Writing
Stephanie Mathers
CEO, Grants 4 Animals LLC
Cat Training Starts with Kittens!
Steve Appelbaum
President, Animal Behavior College Inc.
The 2024 Online Kitten Conference is proudly sponsored by:
You! We’re currently accepting sponsorships for the 2024 Online Kitten Conference and we’re including lots of great benefits! Check out the sponsorship details on the website and for questions email stacy@communitycatspodcast.com.
