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2008
January
February
-
2008 Alabama legislative
session begins on Tue, 5 Feb ‘08
- Euthanasia Training February 28th - 29th
What:
Euthanasia by Injection
When:
February 28 th – 29th
Where:
Greater Birmingham Humane Society (For directions visit:
www.gbhs.org
)
How:
Register by call, emailing, communicating with American Humane Association -
www.americanhumane.org
(303) 792-9900
Details:
Classes begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday and Friday – breakfast snacks and lunch are
provided – cost ~$200/individual – many hotels are available in the area and
best pricing is available by visiting the hotel websites (use a mapquest search
for locations)
- SPAY DAY Tuesday, February 26, 2008
The following is a list of Spay Neuter programs. Some are in effect now and will
continue, others are for specific periods in conjunction with Spay Day. Please
pass this on to all. Call the number associated with the program or Spay Alabama
at 1-866-9-SPAY AL for more information.
Alabama Animal Alliance Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic - 5316 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 36109 334 239-PETS [7387]. Open to everyone, no qualifying. Spay
neuter only, rabies shot if needed.
Alabama Animal Adoption Society - 2808 Cresent Avenue Birmingham, AL 35209 205
871-6351. Open program, no qualifying.certificate for participating vets in Bham
Metro area.
Greater Birmingham Humane Society and the Friends of Dogs and Cats Foundation -
Spay Neuter Incentive Program. 205 942-1211 Jefferson County residents who
demonstrate financial need. Low cost S/N with rabies shot at participating vets.
START 02-26-08.
Friends of Dogs and Cats Foundation - Free Spay Neuter for residents of Western
Jefferson County, East Thomas, Ensley, Smithfield, Arlington, Titusville, Elyton,
West End, Central Park Highlands, Five Points West/Fairgrounds. 205 789-6222
Donations requested. ONE DAY, Feb 26th 2008.
Shelby Humane Society - Quick Fix Spay Neuter Initiative.205 643-3499. Very low
cost to Shelby County residents on any established public assistance program.
Program includes pick up from designated locations and transport to the Alabama
Alliance Spay neuter Clinic in Montgomery of animals for S/N. Program also
offers transport to non Shelby County residents for a $5 transport fee with
normal Montgomery AAAS/N Clinic fee schedule.
Crossing Paths SPAY/NEUTER Program. Blount County residents only 205 559-7648
Proof of need required, low or no cost.
There are other programs in Covington, Tallapoosa, Etowah, and Baldwin Counties
in conjunction with Spay Day. I am sure more will come to light as Feb. 26th
nears.
March
- Free
Animal Cruelty and Dog Bite Prevention Training Class
The City of Jackson, AL (south
Alabama) is hosting a
free Animal Cruelty and Dog Bite
Prevention Training Class and everyone is invited!
The class will be held on March 20, 2008 from
9am until 3pm at the Jackson City Council Chambers. The class will count
towards 5 hours of CEUs for law enforcement. Please consider forwarding this
email to others who might be interested in attending including law
enforcement, rescue groups and Animal Control.
Instructor: Jama Singley
Topics:
Alabama laws relating to animals,
court procedures, information on agencies who can respond or assist with
cruelty cases, disaster response and MORE!
Council Chambers in City Hall at 400 Commerce
St. in Jackson, Alabama 36545. For directions call 251-246-2461.
If interested in attending, please contact: Lee Hutto:
tleehutto@yahoo.com
April
-
Alabama
Animal Control Association / Alabama Humane Federation Annual Conference
The annual Alabama Animal Control
Association/Alabama Humane Federation Conference
is coming up soon in Hoover, at the Hoover Public Safety Center,
15- 18 April 2008!
Many of you have likely received packets in the mail and besides the
course info and registration form there is also a scholarship application
(deadline 1 April) and details on how to nominate deserving people in
various categories of animal care for special recognition. The winners of
these awards (see below) will be recognized at the Award’s Banquet on the
18th.
Topics that will be covered are:
15 April – All Day Certification Course in Blood Sports with National
Instructor Jim Boller (Registration Fee - $75)
16 April ( THIS IS A CHANGE FROM WHAT WAS SENT IN THE PACKETS DUE TO A
SCHEDULING CONFLICT) – Day long course (9 am – 4 pm) sponsored by the
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) on Trap-Neuter-Release programs
(see attached .pdf for course details) by Bryan Kortis, Executive Director
of Neighborhood Cats in New York. (Registration Fee $75)
17 & 18 April – Various Course Topics & Awards Banquet (Registration Fee -
$165, includes awards banquet meal)
- Ritual Crimes and the Occult
- Alabama Law
- Sanitary Solutions for Animal Control Vehicles and Kennels
- Animal Control and the Health Department as a Team
- Dog Bite Prevention and Reporting
- Disaster Planning and Transporting by National Speaker Jim Boller
Award Categories (see nomination packet for details): Rookie of the Year,
Program of the Year, Animal Control Officer of the Year, Support Staff of
the Year, Cruelty Investigator of the Year, Administrator of the Year and
Lifetime Achievement Award.
Besides a super opportunity to learn about issues affecting all of us in
the Animal Services field, this is a super way to network with other
experts in our field and learn what is going on in our great state in
regards to Animal Welfare. You do not have to be a member of AACA or AHF
to attend this conference though we, of course, do encourage you to join
either AACA or AHF or better yet BOTH and lend your voice to our efforts.
And there are opportunities for fun as well as other Conference Events
include:
15 April – Free Baron’s Baseball Game
16 April – Welcome Reception at the Hyatt Place
17 April – Another free Baron’s Baseball Game or $15 tickets to the Comedy
Club Star Dome
While attending the conference, you will
have an opportunity to meet, pick up samples and ask questions of a GREAT
group of Exhibitors:
AVID Microchip Experts
Dan-Inject of North America (Chemical Dart Guns)
Camillion and Shelter Pro Shelter Software Company
Beacon Arcitechural Group (offer tips on shelter design)
Tru-Tech, ACE and Critter Control (Wildlife Management)
Tomahawk and Jackson Creek (specializing in live traps)
Maddie's Fund (low cost spay/neuter programs)
Pheonix Research (cleaning supplies for Animal Control Vans and shelters)
Deerskin Manufacturing Company and Schwab Company (animal transport
vehicles)
Lodging arrangements have been made with the Hyatt Place, 2980 John
Hawkins Parkway, Birmingham, LA 35244 for rates of $86/night (tell them
you are with the AACA/AHF Conference). You can call them at (205) 988-9407
or send an email to
Rebecca.berry@hyattselect.com
As with any conference, having a robust attendance is what will make it a
true success, so please plan accordingly and go ahead and get your
registration packets mailed in. If you did not receive one and would like
one, please contact Robert Davis (Conference Coordinator) at (205)
444-7760 or davisr@ci.hoover.al.us
and I know he will be happy to send you a packet (thank you Robert for
being the point man on this as we know it is a lot of work). And you can
see the AACA President’s note below not only about this as well, but that
we are looking for a T-Shirt design, so don’t forget to submit your great
idea!!
Hope to see you there!
View TNR_WildlifeCourseDescription PDF
Visit
AACA for Conference Forms and
to
REGISTER today for this
important event!
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May
June
- Grazing class in Morgan for horse owners, 7 Jun
Topics include forage species selection, matching hay quality to horse needs,
and fire ant control options for pastures and hay fields, among others. For more
information visit
extension.org
- Don't
forget! Friday, June 20,2008 is Take Your
Dog to Work Day
July
Join us Thursday, 17 July 2008 at the Bass Pro Shop in
Prattville, Alabama for our next quarterly Alabama Animal Control Association &
Alabama Humane Federation Meeting
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Euthanasia by Injection Certification Class July 24th and 25th
There will be a
Euthanasia by Injection Certification Class July 24th and 25th
at the Montgomery Humane Shelter in Montgomery and the class will be conducted
by Dr. Karen Sheppard, DVM, Director, City of Huntsville Animal Services. This
training will be through the American Humane Association but they don’t yet have
this posted to their website for registration. I’ll send out a notice when they
do but would expect pricing to be similar to their other euthanasia by injection
classes held elsewhere. In the interim, let Lea Turbert (see below) at
Montgomery Shelter know if you need a slot. Many folks out there who attended
the first certification three years ago at AUM in Montgomery are in need of
recertification, so check your records to make sure. And new people needing
certified are also welcome. Please pass along to anyone else who make need this
class!
Contact:
Lea Turbert
Marketing and
Development Manager
leaturbert@montgomeryhumane.com
334-409-0622 ext.
207
334-391-7712 cell
August
September
Euthanasia Training 16 & 17 September 2008, Huntsville, Alabama (Compassion
Fatigue training precedes on the 15th). Instructor will be Dr. Karen Hill
Sheppard, DVM. For registration through American Humane and more details go to:
http://www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ev_professionals_pa_topics_euth_stress
October
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