Calendar
September
The Calgary Model - Responsible Pet Ownership:
Bill Bruce, Director of Animal and Bylaw Services,
Calgary
, Alberta
Thursday, September 23, 2010
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Anthony’s of Malden, 105 Canal Street,
Malden, MA
The Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Center for Shelter Dogs is pleased to announce a special lecture featuring Bill Bruce, Director of Animal and Bylaw Services for the City of Calgary, Alberta. Bill’s innovative animal services program, also known as “The Calgary Model,” revolutionizes the way dog owners, local officials, animal related groups, and animal control officers work together on canine-related challenges in their communities. Bill will discuss how Calgary implemented this successful model and its focus on building a responsible pet owner community by utilizing
partnerships, education, and enforcement when necessary. RSVP: Jennifer Wooliscroft or call 617-226-5668
Spay/Neuter Symposium
September 25-26, 2010
Springfield, MA
Join us September 25 & 26 at the New England Federation of Humane Society's Spay/Neuter Symposium for instruction and hands-on practice spaying and neutering kittens and puppies »more
November 2010
Safe Capture:
Chemical Immobilization of Animals
November 4-5
Bridgeport, CT
This program will extensively cover immobilization techniques in
species commonly encountered by: law enforcement, animal and
rabies
control, humane and animal rescue personnel, disaster
preparedness
including: feral dogs, feral cats, escaped domestic livestock, urban
wildlife, and exotic animals. Also includes "in shelter" techniques for
less distressful animal handling & pre-euthanasia applications, as
well as techniques for rapid, safe, and quiet incapacitation of guard
dogs.
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