Professional Development

The Anti-Cruelty Society will be hosting the following programs being run by
the American Humane Association:

Playful Parrots: Bird Care (April 8th, 2008)

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Contact American Humane for further info.

Birds are surrendered to animal shelters and bird rescue groups throughout the country for a variety of reasons. With the growing popularity of companion parrots and other types of birds, shelters will continue to see a rise in bird admissions. With the basic understanding of bird behavior, shelter employees can handle birds with a minimum amount of stress to both themselves and the birds. American Humane’s one-day intensive class addresses normal bird behavior, bird health issues, bird care in shelter and rescue environments and proper bird housing.

This one-day workshop includes bird handling and capture, requirements for a well-behaved bird, bird aggression, nutritional requirements for different species of birds, bird training, common behavior problems in birds and possible solutions for these behaviors, evaluating birds for adoptability and matching potential adopters with individual birds, and what information and resources to provide adopters. Register today! Scholarships are available for this class the deadline for scholarship application is 30 days prior to class date.

Tuition: $109 ($93 for members). Includes lectures, participatory activities, book resource material and a certificate of completion.

National Fundraising School (May 5th & 6th, 2008)

One thing that animal welfare agencies never have enough of is money. If you are the individual who is responsible for raising money for an organization, come to this new workshop and join experts from all over the country who will offer advice and training. This two-day workshop will focus on direct mail fundraising, special events, grants, capital campaigns, and major donors. Learn new ideas and "tricks of the trade" from experienced professionals who will help you improve your current fundraising system. Please bring samples of your current materials for review and suggestions. Register today! Scholarships are available for this class -- deadline is 30 days prior to class date unless otherwise noted.

Registrations to be accepted and processed by the American Humane Association. Programs to be held at The Anti-Cruelty Society, Behavior & Training Center, 169 W. Grand Ave. Free parking is available in the parking garage located on the corner of Grand & Wells (enter on Wells).