DATE: JANUARY 13, 2025 – MARCH 9, 2025
TIME: Materials will be available on demand. Live Q+A sessions will occur every Friday at 11:00 AM ET.
Are you ready to make a greater impact in your community? Registration is now open for the January 2025 session of the Community Cat Program Management Course in collaboration with the University of the Pacific, Benerd College!
Course leaders, Stacy LeBaron (Community Cats Podcast & United Spay Alliance) and Elizabeth Finch (Community Cats Podcast), will facilitate this unique, fully comprehensive, eight-week certificate program covers every essential aspect of building and managing a successful community cat initiative. The course is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage community cat programs.
Aimed at animal welfare professionals, veterinary students, animal control officers, nonprofit leaders, and community advocates, this course combines theory with practical applications to cover all aspects of community cat welfare.
Through a blend of online lectures, interactive discussions, and real-world assignments, students will learn how to implement humane and effective strategies for managing community cat populations, ensuring their health and welfare while engaging positively with the communities they serve.
Course Highlights:
- Beyond the Fundamentals: Master trap-neuter-return (TNR), the cornerstone of community cat management.
- Community Outreach & Education: Learn to engage your community and effectively market your program.
- Legal & Ethical Considerations: Navigate laws and best practices to protect both cats and your program.
- Building Strong Community Partnerships: Form collaborations for maximum impact.
- Volunteer Management: Recruit, train, and retain passionate volunteers to drive your mission forward.
- Colony Management and Complaint Mitigation: Effectively manage cat colonies and address public concerns.
- Funding and Sustainability: Secure funding and develop a long-term plan for ongoing success.
This course is ideal for nonprofit leaders, community advocates, veterinary students, animal welfare professionals, animal control officers, and anyone ready to turn their passion for helping cats into lasting action.
The University of the Pacific is an approved provider of content that enhances professional competence and aligns with the CAWA Exam specifications. Additionally, this course is approved for NACA Continuing Education credit. To learn more about the CAWA accreditation, visit CAWA Accreditation Information.