Cats and Wildlife

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Thu, Jul 20th, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM ET
Thu, Jul 20th, 2023 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM CT
Thu, Jul 20th, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM MT
Thu, Jul 20th, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM PT
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With a mission to protect all animals, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) stands on common ground with those who care about both cats and wildlife. With determination, innovation and collaboration, we believe that human-cat-wildlife conflicts can be humanely resolved. Please join us for this webinar, in which we will discuss the following topics:

  • The relationship between cats and wildlife
  • The value of trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) programs
  • Protecting community cats from wildlife
  • Protecting wildlife from domestic cats
  • Tips for keeping cats happily indoors

 

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This webinar is part of the JCH Summer School Program. From June 1-August 31, 2023, attendees will receive a certificate of attendance via email about one hour after the conclusion of a webinar.

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This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings.

 

 

Founded in 1954, the Humane Society of the United States and its affiliates around the globe fight the big fights to end suffering for all animals. Together with millions of supporters, the HSUS takes on puppy mills, factory farms, trophy hunts, animal testing and other cruel industries, and together with its affiliates, rescues and provides direct care for over 100,000 animals every year. The HSUS works on reforming corporate policy, improving and enforcing laws and elevating public awareness on animal issues.

 

 

 

Presenters:

Danielle Bays is a frequent speaker, award-winning author and wiz at cat trivia. As the Senior Analyst for Cat Protection and Policy at the Humane Society of the United States, Danielle works with animal shelters, cat advocates, policymakers, and other stakeholders to broaden support for community cat programs nationwide and to improve the welfare of all cats.

She has more than 20 years of experience advocating for various animals, shifting her focus to community cats after finding her new backyard inhabited by a family of felines. Danielle then spent five years building a comprehensive and strategic community cat program in Washington DC before joining the HSUS in 2015.

Danielle holds a B.S. in Animal Science from Cornell University and a M.S. in Animals and Public Policy from Tufts University. She currently resides with 5 rescued cats who enjoy safe time outdoors in their catio.

 
 

As Director of Humane Wildlife Conflict Resolution for The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Lynsey White helps urban and suburban communities find effective and humane solutions to conflicts with species such as coyotes, Canada geese, white-tailed deer, and beavers.  She also runs the Wild Neighbors program, which provides animal care and control professionals with resources, trainings, and consultation in the adoption of humane policies and practices for responding to calls about wildlife. Her background includes completing coyote research and data analysis for The Cook County Coyote project in Chicago, Illinois, and publishing an analysis of coyote attacks on people throughout the U.S. and Canada. Lynsey has a Master of Science degree in Conservation Biology & Sustainable Development and a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and has led wildlife conflict resolution trainings for thousands of animal care and control professionals across the U.S. and beyond.

 
 
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