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For cat rescuers, by cat rescuers.
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Join Kitten College for its inaugural mini-expo
for kitten rescuers, by kitten rescuers!
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Kitten College: Small Program, Huge Impact
with Marnie Russ
This 45-minute presentation discusses the programmatic development of the Kitten College at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington in Arlington, VA. Shelter and rescue staff and administrators are best suited to attend this presentation. Structure, foster recruitment and support as well as resource saving tips are covered.
Taking the Fear Out of Bottle Feeding and Basic Kitten Care
with Marnie Russ
Our most popular presentation this training course is 90 minutes and is geared towards veterinary staff, fosters, potential fosters and animal care staff. It follows the recently updated guidelines released by UC Davis’s Koret Shelter Medicine Program in August 2023. We encourage groups to invite anyone interested kitten care to attend this presentation, including folks outside of your rescue or shelter. This course accredited and eligible for 2 hours of CE credits. You can find the updated guidelines here.
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Kitten Trivia
sunday
Small Cats, Major Stakes: Tools for Neonatal Rescue Successwith Dr. Emmanuel FontaineIt's a fact: in animal shelters, caring for orphaned kittens is not uncommon. However, how many of us are truly prepared? Often, these young animals are regarded and treated as "miniature" adults. We tend to apply the same methods and logic to them, even though they are vastly different! This is true not only from a physiological standpoint but also in terms of the therapeutic approaches used in our facilities. The good news is that in recent years, several scientific publications have shed new light on our neonatal care practices for felines.This presentation will explore how these new insights can be incorporated into our daily routines to optimize the health of newborn kittens and enhance their survival chances.
Kitten Foster Recruitment & Retention
with Gabby Abbate
Kitten Bingo
Pop-up Kitten Cafes for the Nonprofit
with Von Young, Director of Communications & Marketing at Fredericksburg SPCA
You've always dreamed of launching your own cat café, and now we're here to make that dream a reality - but with a PURPOSE. We're excited to guide you through the process of setting up a temporary pop-up kitten café that will not only ease the challenges of kitten season but also provide significant and surprise benefits to your non-profit organization.
This comprehensive session is packed with all the insights and tips you need to successfully bring your kitten café to life. From initial brainstorming to the final execution, we're leaving no kibble un-nibbled! This session is designed specifically to help non-profits thrive, offering practical advice and creative solutions to make your temporary pop-up a hit. Get ready to turn your vision into a purring reality and make a positive impact on both your community and the cats you help.
Von will take you step by step through:
- Where to begin!
- Team and roles required
- Partnerships
- Policies & waivers
- Marketing & events
- Medical care & non-negotiables
- Adoption!
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Got questions?
Kitten College Connection is hosted by the Kitten College team within The Acatemy.
Please use the link below to reach out to the team with any questions about programming or partnership.