Super Cat Adoption Event Sat. June 8 - North Brunswick
May 12, 2013
Super Cat Adoption To Be Held June 8
If you’re looking to add a feline to your family, be sure to save the date for the North Brunswick Humane Association’s Second Annual Super Cat Adoption. On Saturday, June 8, from 10 am to 3 pm, animal shelters and rescues from throughout New Jersey will bring more than 140 of their most beautiful cats and kittens to the Recreation Center at our Lady of Peace, located at 1740 Route 130 North in North Brunswick. Featured will be food vendors, prizes, raffles and gift bags. For information, contact Jay Soloway at (917) 658-9952 or visit NorthBrunswickHumane.org.
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2013
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Place: Recreation Center, Our Lady of Piece, 1740 Route 130 North, No. Brunswick
For info: Jay Soloway at 917-658-9952 or visit NorthBrunswickHumane.org
Participating Shelters and Rescues
All Fur Love, Edison Animal Shelter/Sammy’s Hope, Eleventh Hour Rescue, Happy Homes, Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue Society, Katie’s Pet Depot, Liberty Humane Society, Lost Paws Animal Rescue, Old Bridge Animal Shelter, S.A.R.A., Second Chance for Animals/Franklin Township Animal Shelter, St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center, TLC Rescue, Trenton Cats Rescue, Whiskers Rescue.
St. Hubert’s Seminar - Resource Guarding - Feb 27, 2013
February 21, 2013
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SHELTER PARTNER WORKSHOPS
PROUDLY PRESENTS
RESOURCE GUARDING
RECOGNIZING THE DEGREE, SETTING THE BEHAVIOR MOD PROTOCOLS
Pia Silvani, Vice President, Training and Behavior
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013
10:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
ST. HUBERT’S COMMUNITY ROOM
575 Woodland Avenue, Madison, NJ
ONLY $10 TO REGISTER—INCLUDES LUNCH!
We all use the term “resource guarding” to describe that dog who won’t let anyone near the bowl when he’s eating or the one who isn’t going to give up that big rawhide under any circumstances. In reality “resource guarding,” while not all that uncommon, can be a more far-reaching and complicated behavior. Thankfully, in the majority of cases it can be just about eradicated or successfully managed.
Pia Silvani’s presentation will use video and hands-on demonstration to increase both your understanding and ability to recognize the severity of the behavior in an individual dog and design the individualized protocols to modify the behavior. In addition to extensive work with the dogs in our shelters, Pia has worked with hundreds of private clients. She is also at the helm of St. Hubert’s new Mutts On The Mend program which shares the expertise of our Training and Behavior Center with our animal welfare colleagues at no charge.
Please join us for this great opportunity to learn more about increasing your abilities to assist the dogs who rely on you in becoming great candidates for adoption!
To register contact Nora Parker at nparker@sthuberts.org or by telephone at 973-377-7094 Ext. 226
Avoiding Dog Park Drama with Sue Sternberg-Jan. 18, Madison, NJ
January 9, 2013
Every dog owner wants their best friend to play well with others. The sight of a dog frolicking happily in the dog-park, playfully practicing doggie social skills makes a dog lover smile. But we all know things can change in a moment without warning. But… what if there WAS a warning and you missed it?
This workshop is designed to help you identify safe situations and learn how to get your dog out of jam before the fur flies. Come hear Sue Sternberg and get the tools to navigate dog park experiences with safety and confidence.
Date: January, 18, 2013
Location: St. Hubert’s, 575 Woodland Ave, Madison, NJ
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $55.00
To Register: Click Here
St. Hubert’s Presents: Shelter Enrichment on a Dime-Jan. 29
January 9, 2013
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SHELTER PARTNER WORKSHOPS
PROUDLY PRESENTS
SHELTER ENRICHMENT ON A DIME
EASY, FUN, CHEAP WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CHARGES CHALLENGED AND CHEERFUL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29
10 a.m.—12 noon
ST. HUBERT’S COMMUNITY ROOM 575 Woodland Avenue, Madison, NJ
IN KEEPING WITH THE CHEAP THEME—ONLY $5 TO REGISTER!
We all know that good food, medical care and safe, clean housing are essential for the animals in our care. We also know that it’s important to keep our charges physically and mentally healthy and active. All of us are working with limited time and resources, making good quality enrichment a real challenge.
Shelter Manager Becky Burton will show you a variety of ways in which you can provide beneficial activity, brain exercise and FUN for dogs, cats and small caged pets on the cheap. Demos and hands on activity will get you started—you’ll find that “dollar store” can be one of your greatest resources. Save time by asking volunteers and youth groups to help you gather and prepare items using simple household goods that will not only delight your animals but will assist you in engaging the community.
In addition to managing St. Hubert’s Madison animal shelter, Becky has deployed several times to assist both the ASPCA ® and HSUS at emergency sheltering operations around the country. Those experiences, coupled with research, sharing with colleagues, and her own creativity provide the ability to achieve ongoing enrichment that anyone can duplicate at little or no expense .
To register contact Nora Parker at nparker@sthuberts.org or by telephone at 973-377-7094 Ext. 226
Career Development Institute 2013 Animal Cruelty Investigator Courses
December 11, 2012
Bergen Community College - Saturdays, March 9 to April 27, 2013
Bergen Community College is offering the Animal Cruelty Investigators Course approved by the New Jersey Department of Health and the New Jersey Police Training Commission. Over the course of seven (7) classroom days you will have to opportunity to be taught by, interact with, and build relationships with six (6) of the foremost experts in the State of New Jersey regarding Animal Cruelty
Successful completion of this course is required for appointment as an Animal Cruelty Investigator by a New Jersey Municipality and meets the requirements of N.J.A.C. 8:23A-2.6.
Enrollment is open to any person 18 years of age or older. While enrollment is limited we hope to accommodate all applicants.
The course will be held on seven Saturdays, between Mar 9 to Apr 27, 2013. There will be no class on Mar 30. Classes will be held from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. The dress code for this class is business casual. Completion of the course requires attendance at all classes. Tuition for this seven-day program is $789, which includes all materials. Registration will be through Bergen Community College. Call the College at 201-447-7466 for course registration.
Camden County College - Saturdays, April 13 to June 1, 2013
Camden County College is offering the Animal Cruelty Investigators Course approved by the New Jersey Department of Health and the New Jersey Police Training Commission. Over the course of seven (7) classroom days you will have to opportunity to be taught by, interact with, and build relationships with six (6) of the foremost experts in the State of New Jersey regarding Animal Cruelty
Successful completion of this course is required for appointment as an Animal Cruelty Investigator by a New Jersey Municipality and meets the requirements of N.J.A.C. 8:23A-2.6.
Enrollment is open to any person 18 years of age or older. While enrollment is limited we hope to accommodate all applicants.
The course will be held on seven Saturdays, between Apr 13 to June 1, 2013. There will be no class on May 25. Classes will be held from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. The dress code for this class is business casual. Completion of the course requires attendance at all classes. Tuition for this seven-day program is $699, which includes all materials. Registration will be through Camden County College. Call the College at 856-874-6004 for course registration.
Mercer County Community College - Saturdays, Mar 23 to May 11, 2013
Mercer County Community College is offering the Animal Cruelty Investigators Course approved by the New Jersey Department of Health and the New Jersey Police Training Commission. Over the course of seven (7) Saturdays, you will have to opportunity to be taught by, interact with, and build relationships with six (6) of the foremost experts in the State of New Jersey regarding Animal Cruelty
Successful completion of this course is required for appointment as an Animal Cruelty Investigator by a New Jersey Municipality and meets the requirements of N.J.A.C. 8:23A-2.6. Enrollment is open to any person 18 years of age or older. While enrollment is limited we hope to accommodate all applicants.
The course will be held on seven Saturdays, from Mar 23 to May 11, 2013. There will be no classes on Mar 30th. Classes will be held from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. The dress code for this class is business casual. Completion of the course requires attendance at all classes. Tuition for this seven-day program is $699, which includes all materials.
Registration will be through Mercer County Community College. Call the College at 609-586- 4800 for course registration.
Somerset County Police Academy at RVCC - Weekdays, April 22 - April 30, 2013
Somerset County Police Academy at Raritan Valley Community College is offering the Animal Cruelty Investigators Course approved by the New Jersey Department of Health and the New Jersey Police Training Commission. Over the course of seven (7) weekdays, you will have to opportunity to be taught by, interact with, and build relationships with six (6) of the foremost experts in the State of New Jersey regarding Animal Cruelty.
Successful completion of this course is required for appointment as an Animal Cruelty Investigator by a New Jersey Municipality and meets the requirements of N.J.A.C. 8:23A-2.6.
Enrollment is open to any person 18 years of age or older. While enrollment is limited we hope to accommodate all applicants.
The course will be held on seven weekdays from April 22 through April 30, 2013. Classes will be held from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. The dress code for this class is business attire or uniforms. Completion of the course requires attendance at all classes. Tuition for this seven-day program is $699, which includes all materials. Registration form can be found HERE or call 800-244-6921 for course registration.
Click HERE for Course Descriptions. Faculty bios can be found by visiting this LINK.
For details on this and other courses visit www.cditraining.org.
Career Development Institute 2013 Animal Control Officer Courses
December 11, 2012
Mercer County Community College - Saturdays January 26 to March 9, 2013
Mercer County Community College is now offering the Animal Control Officer (ACO) Course approved by the New Jersey Department of Health. Over the course of seven (7) Saturdays you will have to opportunity to be taught by, interact with, and build relationships with eight (8) of the foremost experts in the State of New Jersey regarding Animal Control
Successful completion of this course meets the requirements of the N.J.A.C. 8:23A-2.2 statute for appointment as an ACO by a New Jersey Municipality. Additionally, this is the only Certified ACO Course whose graduates receive certification for Incident Command Systems 100 & National Incident Management 700 by the National Wildlife Fire Coordinating Group as well as Pet First Aid. In addition to the classroom component participants must arrange for and complete a 20-hour field training component in order to receive certification.
The course will be held on seven Saturdays, Jan 26 through Mar 9, 2013. Classes will be held from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. Completion of the course requires attendance at all classes.
Tuition for this program is $789, which includes all materials. Registration will be through Mercer County Community College at 609-570-3311. Enrollment is open to any person 18 years of age or older; and, there is no requirement for prior experience or training to attend this course. Please contact Career Development Institute (CDI) with any additional course content or certification questions that you may have.
Camden County College - Saturdays, February 9 through March 23, 2013
Camden County College is now offering the Certified Animal Control Officer (ACO) Course approved by the New Jersey Department of Health. Over the course of seven Saturdays, eight experts will teach you the basics of animal control.
In this course graduates receive certifications for Incident Command Systems 100 and National Incident Management 700 as well as Pet First Aid. In addition to the classroom component participants must arrange for and complete a 20-hour field training component in order to receive certification.
The Certified Animal Control Officer Course will be held on seven Saturdays, February 9 through March 23, 2013 from 9:00am to 5:00 pm each day.
Tuition is $789, which includes all materials. Registration is through Camden County College at 856-874-6004. Enrollment is open to any person 18 years of age or older; and, there is no requirement for prior experience or training to attend this course. Please contact Career Development Institute (CDI) with any course content or certification questions.
Bergen Community College - Saturdays, January 12 through February 23, 2013
Bergen Community College is now offering the Animal Control Officer (ACO) Course approved by the New Jersey Department of Health . Over the course of seven (7) Saturdays you will have to opportunity to be taught by, interact with, and build relationships with eight (8) of the foremost experts in the State of New Jersey regarding Animal Control
Successful completion of this course meets the requirements of the N.J.A.C. 8:23A-2.2 statute for appointment as an ACO by a New Jersey Municipality. Additionally, this is the only Certified ACO Course whose graduates receive certification for Incident Command Systems 100 & National Incident Management 700 by the National Wildlife Fire Coordinating Group as well as Pet First Aid. In addition to the classroom component participants must arrange for and complete a 20-hour field training component in order to receive certification.
The course will be held on seven Saturdays, Jan 12 through Febr. 23, 2013. Classes will be held from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. Completion of the course requires attendance at all classes.
Tuition for this program is $879, which includes all materials. Registration will be through Bergen Community College at 201-447-7466. Enrollment is open to any person 18 years of age or older; and, there is no requirement for prior experience or training to attend this course.
Warren County Community College - Saturday, April 6 to June 1, 2013
Warren County Community College is now offering the Animal Welfare & Certified Animal Control Officer (ACO) Course approved by the New Jersey Department of Health. Over the course of seven (7) Saturdays you will have to opportunity to be taught by, interact with, and build relationships with eight (8) of the foremost experts in the State of New Jersey regarding Animal Control & Animal Welfare
Successful completion of this course meets the requirements of the N.J.A.C. 8:23A-2.2 statute for appointment as an ACO by a New Jersey Municipality. Additionally, this is the only Certified ACO Course whose graduates receive certification for Incident Command Systems 100 and National Incident Management 700 by the National Wildlife Fire Coordinating Group as well as for Pet First Aid. In addition to the classroom component participants must arrange for and complete a 20-hour field training component in order to receive certification.
The course will be held on seven Saturdays, between April 6 and June 1, 2013. There will be no class on May 25th. Classes will be held from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. Completion of the course requires attendance at all classes.
Tuition for this program is $789, which includes all materials. Registration will be through Warren County Community College at 908.835.9222. Enrollment is open to any person 18 years of age or older; and, there is no requirement for prior experience or training to attend this course.
Someset County Police Academy at RVCC - Weekdays, April 8 through April 16, 2013
Somerset County Police Academy at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) is now offering the Animal Welfare & Certified Animal Control Officer (ACO) Course approved by the New Jersey Department of Health. Over the course of seven (7) weekdays you will have to opportunity to be taught by, interact with, and build relationships with eight (8) of the foremost experts in the State of New Jersey regarding Animal Control
Successful completion of this course meets the requirements of the N.J.A.C. 8:23A-2.2 statute for appointment as an ACO by a New Jersey Municipality. Additionally, this is the only Certified ACO Course whose graduates receive certification for Pet First Aid as well as Incident Command Systems 100 and National Incident Management 700 by the National Wildlife Fire Coordinating Group. In addition to the classroom component participants must arrange for and complete a 20-hour field training component in order to receive certification.
The course will be held on seven weekdays, from April 8 to April 16, 2013. Classes will be held from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. Completion of the course requires attendance at all classes.
Tuition for this program is $789, which includes all materials. Registration form can be found by clicking HERE or by calling 732-821-6997. Enrollment is open to any person 18 years of age or older; and, there is no requirement for prior experience or training to attend this course.
Course descriptions can be found HERE. Faculty bios are available by visiting this LINK.
For more details on this and other course please visit www.cditraining.org
Animal Welfare & Certified Animal Control Officer (ACO) Somerset County Police Academy at RVCC Oct 1-10, 2012
September 26, 2012
Animal Welfare & Certified Animal Control Officer (ACO) Somerset County Police Academy at RVCC
Weekdays, Oct 1 through Oct 10, 2012
Somerset County Police Academy at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) is now offering the Animal Welfare & Certified Animal Control Officer (ACO) Course approved by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. Over the course of seven (7) weekdays you will have to opportunity to be taught by, interact with, and build relationships with eight (8) of the foremost experts in the State of New Jersey regarding Animal Control.
Anyone interested in animal welfare personally or as a profession may and should attend. This includes kennel managers, shelter workers, rescue group personnel, volunteers, and those seeking an exciting career in animal control. Course Description: CLICK HERE
Successful completion of this course meets the requirements of the N.J.A.C. 8:23A-2.2 statute for appointment as an ACO by a New Jersey Municipality. Additionally, this is the only Certified ACO Course whose graduates receive certification for Pet First Aid as well as Incident Command Systems 100 and National Incident Management 700 by the National Wildlife Fire Coordinating Group. In addition to the classroom component participants must arrange for and complete a 20-hour field training component in order to receive certification.
The course will be held on seven weekdays, from Oct 1 to Oct 10, 2012. There will be no class on Oct 8. Classes will be held from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. Completion of the course requires attendance at all classes.
Tuition for this program is $789, which includes all materials. Registration form can be found on line at http://www.cditraining.org/pages/courses/applications/applicationanimalcontrolRaritan.htm or at 732-821-6997. Enrollment is open to any person 18 years of age or older; and, there is no requirement for prior experience or training to attend this course. Please contact Career Development Institute (CDI) with any additional registration, course content or certification questions that you may have.
Career Development Institute
732-821-6997 www.cditraining.org
NJ Animal Control Officers Course - October 6 - November 17
September 26, 2012
Bergen Community College is now offering the Animal Control Officer (ACO) Course approved by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. Over the course of seven (7) Saturdays you will have to opportunity to be taught by, interact with, and build relationships with eight (8) of the foremost experts in the State of New Jersey regarding Animal Control (the following is a link to the faculty instructing in this class CLICK HERE
Anyone interested in animal welfare personally or as a profession may and should attend. This includes kennel managers, shelter workers, rescue group personnel, volunteers, and those seeking an exciting career in animal control. The following is the course content: Click Here
Successful completion of this course meets the requirements of the N.J.A.C. 8:23A-2.2 statute for appointment as an ACO by a New Jersey Municipality. Additionally, this is the only Certified ACO Course whose graduates receive certification for Incident Command Systems 100 & National Incident Management 700 by the National Wildlife Fire Coordinating Group as well as Pet First Aid.
In addition to the classroom component participants must arrange for and complete a 20-hour field training component in order to receive certification.
The course will be held on seven Saturdays, Oct 6 through Nov 17, 2012. Classes will be held from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. Completion of the course requires attendance at all classes.
Tuition for this program is $879, which includes all materials. Registration will be through Bergen Community College at 201-447-7488. Enrollment is open to any person 18 years of age or older; and, there is no requirement for prior experience or training to attend this course. Please contact Career Development Institute (CDI) with any additional course content or certification questions that you may have.
Career Development Institute
732-821-6997 www.cditraining.org
AWFNJ Grant Writing/Fundraising Seminar on Weds, Sept. 19 & Oct 17
July 24, 2012
Join us on Wednesday, September 19th from 6 – 9 pm at
St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center on 575 Woodland Ave, in Madison, NJ or Weds, Oct 17 at the Moorestown Community House in Moorestown, NJ as the Animal Welfare Federation of NJ presents two workshops on Grant Writing and Fundraising.
Finding Mr. Grant
Presented by Maya Richmond, Animal Welfare Association
Everyone wants grant funds to pay for a program or activity. Yet how do you go about securing a grant? Grants can be great ways to grow an existing program, fund a capital project or afford a new program. Grants can also be daunting. The funds secured often won’t cover the full cost of a project. They are work. The work doesn’t stop when the check is cashed.
This 90-minute workshop is designed to provide relevant pragmatic information about:
- Finding & researching foundations that may support your work
- Identifying what foundations want to support
- Ensuring you have the right in-house administration & program support to manage the grant
- Communicating responsibly with the foundation
Finding and securing a suitable grant is like looking for Mr. Right. Think about it, when you are looking to settle down you are meeting someone, you are learning about their interests, courting them, and then maybe a pre-nup and ceremony followed by—hopefully– a long lasting marriage.
If you follow the steps presented, you will have a better chance at securing grant funds for your animal shelter.
Maya Richmond secured over $346,000 in grant funds in 2011-2012 to support a variety of AWA programs, new programs and capital needs. She submitted applications ranging from quick 1 page requests for $1000 to multi-page multi-year novels requesting $190,000. In 2011, AWA received 15 of the 17 grants sought.
The One Man Band Guide to Fundraising
Presented by Erika Mathews, St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center
This 90-minute workshop will provide tips on:
- Combining fundraising and marketing techniques that respect a busy shelter person’s time constraints
- Addressing starting and maintaining a direct mail program
- Using Free online tools to keep in touch with donors and getting the most out of your wish list
- Creating virtual events that won’t suck your time or energy
- Designing simple planned giving programs.
Erika, St Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center’s Vice President of Development, began her fundraising career at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Since then, she has worked in all aspects of development, including direct mail, major gifts, planned giving, capital campaigns, foundation and corporate gifts, as well as events and publicity. She has also worked at a small urban shelter, was Development Director for the Marine Mammal Stranding Center and served on the board of The Grey Muzzle Organization.
Cost for both Seminars is $20.00 per person. You can pay online by clicking HERE
or send your check to AWFNJ, PO Box 406, Manville, NJ 08835.
Questions? Email info@awfnj.org.
Maddie’s Institute Webcast Series: Shelter Crowd Control: Keeping Community Cats Out of Shelters
January 13, 2012
Do you want to stop the tragic deaths of shelter cats, and cut your shelter’s cat intake dramatically and almost overnight? Want to practice high-volume, high-quality spay/neuter and disease management on cats? How about learning how to get your community – including municipal government – on board with trap-neuter-return programs? Want evidence that such programs can actually work to reduce the population of community cats, prevent the spread of disease, and save resources and money for local shelters?
Then be sure to join us on Thursday, January 26, 2012, at 9 PM Eastern Time, when Maddie’s Institute will present Shelter Crowd Control: Keeping Community Cats Out of Shelters, a free webcast with Julie Levy, DVM, Director of Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida and founder of Operation Catnip, a feral cat spay/neuter program in Gainesville, Florida. The webcast can be accessed via computer or on a mobile device.
Register now! Thursday, January 26 at 9 PM Eastern Time! Maddie’s Institute will be hosting an extraordinary presentation with Dr. Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, on a revolutionary approach to feral/community cats.
Register at www.ufsheltermedicine.com.
Dr. Levy will give an overview and analysis of the community cat population and examine the principles and practicalities of humane cat management.
Attendees will learn:
- How to do high-quality surgery in a high-volume environment
- How to get the most out of limited resources without cutting corners on infectious diseases, vaccination, and medical decisions
- How to get your local government on your side, including language that can be provided as sample municipal code
- Evidence that proves TNR works
- The secrets of non-lethal management of community cats, including confinement, neutering, and adoption
- What it takes to get broad-based community support for TNR
Attendees will also be entered in a drawing to win one Rigid Live Cat Trap and one Neighborhood Cat Drop Trap, both donated by Tomahawk Live Traps, and eight copies of Maddie’s® Infection Control Manual.
Shelter Crowd Control: Keeping Community Cats Out of Shelters is part of an ongoing series of educational programs from Maddie’s Institute, a program of Maddie’s Fund®, the nation’s leading funder of shelter medicine education. Maddie’s Institute brings cutting edge shelter medicine information from universities and animal welfare leaders to shelter veterinarians, managers and staff as well as private practice veterinarians, rescue groups and community members to increase the lifesaving of homeless dogs and cats community-wide.
If you have questions, please contact us at institute@maddiesfund.org .
Maddie’s Institute is pleased to be able to offer CE credit to veterinary professionals. In order to qualify for CE credit we ask that individuals attend and participate in the entire program. CE is also available for on-demand presentations, which have additional requirements.
This program was reviewed and approved by the AAVSB RACE program for 1 hour of continuing education in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval. Please contact the AAVSB RACE program if you have any comments/concerns regarding this program’s validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession.
This course has been pre-approved for Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits.