2024 Online Kitten Conference Recordings

From June 8-9, 2024,  anyone who’d like to create a better future for the smallest felines gathered for a kitten-focused event presented by The National Kitten Coalition in partnership with the Community Cats Podcast. This two-day virtual gathering featured presentations by experts on raising and saving kittens, setting up and managing kitten-centered shelter programs, and more. Attendees had an opportunity to gain valuable insights and had their questions answered by some of the most knowledgeable leaders in the animal welfare community. 2024 Presentations include:

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.

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