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The Business of Saving Lives

March 14 - 15, 2009
Walnut Creek, California

This two-day conference offers workshops on Animal Behavior, Shelter Wellness (animal health management) Program/Volunteer and Business Practices to provide attendees practical information and tools for promoting community awareness and attracting donors.

A complete agenda for both days is available.

Conference Speakers:

Rich Avanzino, President, Maddie's Fund
Dr. Rachel Beck, Atlantic Street Veterinary Hospital Pet Emergency Center
Elena Bicker, Executive Director, Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation
Dr. Ian Dunbar, Veterinarian and Dog Behaviorist
Kelly Gorman Dunbar, Co-founder and Executive Director, dogstardaily.com and President, Open Paw
Carolyn Goodrich, Animal Programs Director, Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation
Sharon D. Gottfried, VMD, Surgical Associate, Veterinary Surgical Associates
Erika Hart, People Connect Manager, Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation
Christie Keith, pet columnist
Gaye McDuff, Volunteer Services Director, Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation
Maridel Moulton, President, Moulton Organizational Development
Dr. Jyothi V. Robertson, Resident, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
Megan Webb, Community Outreach Program Manager, Oakland Animal Services
Dr. Emily Weiss, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist; Senior Director, Shelter Research and Development, ASPCA

Registration Fee, per person:

$60 for both days
$30 Saturday only
$40 Sunday only

Includes all materials, continental breakfast, vegetarian box lunch and Saturday reception. Anyone wishing to attend MUST pre-register. Don't wait, space is limited! Register and pay online using PayPal, or complete the registration form and return with payment. Cancellation/Refund Policy: Sorry, no refunds.

On-line registration for The Business of Saving Lives is now closed. Conference seats are still available and day of registration is available for both conference days at ARF's shelter.

Please contact Mary Jo Bernardo at mjbernardo@arf.net or 925.296.3177 with questions.

Agenda

Saturday, March 14
10 - 10:45 a.m.	Registration in the Virginia Pitchford Main Entry (Doors open at 9:30 a.m.)

10:45 - 11 a.m.	Welcome and Opening Remarks Mary Jo Bernardo, Chief Operating Officer, Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Sending Them Home Plenary Session featuring Dr. Emily Weiss, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist; Sr. Director, Shelter Research and Development, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

1 - 2:30 p.m.	Lunch, Networking, Exhibitor Show and Open Sessions Browse vendor tables or watch an agility demo; take an ARF tour or view slides from Dr. Rick Bachman’s Rescue Across the Border; other demonstrations and consultations available!

2:30 - 4 p.m.	Wags Work Plenary Session featuring Rich Avanzino, President, Maddies Fund and pet columnist Christie Keith

4 - 6 p.m.	Maddies Fund Networking Reception featuring comedian Will Durst

Sunday, March 15
8:30 - 9 a.m.	Registration in Virginia Pitchford Main Entry (doors open at 8 a.m.)

9 - 9:15 a.m.	Welcome and Opening Remarks Elena Bicker, Executive Director, Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation

	Medical/Clinical	Animal Behavior	Business	Programs/Volunteers
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.	Emergency Triage: How to Know When to Call the Vet Dr. Rachel Beck Emergency and Critical Care Medicine - Associate Veterinarian Atlantic Street Veterinary Hospital Pet Emergency Center	Everyday Enrichment, It's Easier Than You Think Carolyn Goodrich Animal Programs Director and Erika Hart, People Connect Manager Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation	Successful Adoption Promotions Elena Bicker Executive Director Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation

10:15 - 10:30 a.m.	Break

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.	Feline Upper Respiratory Infections Jyothi V. Robertson, DVM Resident, Koret Shelter Medicine Program, Center for Companion Animal Health UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine	Open Paw (MMHRs and Four Levels) Kelly Gorman Dunbar	Board Development and Relations Maridel Moulton President, Moulton Organizational Development	Change Can be Good in a Volunteer Program Gaye McDuff Volunteer Services Director Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation

11:30 - 12:30 p.m.	Lunch: Features three small group discussions set up for those interested in sharing and problem-solving. The three topics will be based upon conference registration responses.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	To Fix or Not to Fix, That is the question. Common orthopedic problems and their management Sharon D. Gottfried, VMD Surgical Associate, Veterinary Surgical Associates	Puppyhood is the Time to Rescue Unwanted Shelter Dogs Dr. Ian Dunbar		Facing Budget Cuts? Boost Your Volunteer Program! Megan Webb Community Outreach Program Manager Oakland Animal Services

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