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Wisconsin Federated Humane Societies, Inc. is committed to providing regular educational opportunities for all levels within shelter organizations.   Anyone who works for animal welfare within the State of Wisconsin is invited and encouraged to attend W.F.H.S. sponsored seminars and training.  National speakers, regional experts and Wisconsin shelter professionals provide workshops on a wide variety of topics of interest to people promoting the humane treatment and care of animals.  Programs on the "people side of humane work", such as effective management, training for executive board members, and review of organizational issues are also promoted by Wisconsin Federated Humane Societies, Inc.  A schedule for these special events, seminars and training sessions are posted on the WFHS website.  A scholarship program is available for those needing financial assistance to attend training programs.

 
2008

January

February

March

 

February 26
Spay Day USA
Sponsor: The Humane Society of the United States
202-452-1100
www.humanesociety.org/spayday

 
April
May
June

April 13-19
National Animal Control Appreciation Week
Sponsor: National Animal Control Association
913-768-1319
www.nacanet.org

April 19-20
WFHS Spring
Caregivers Conference

Wausau

April
Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month
Sponsor: ASPCA
212-876-7700
www.aspca.org

May 4-10
Be Kind to Animals Week
Sponsor: American Humane Association
1-800-227-4645 www.americanhumane.org

May 18-24
National Dog Bite Prevention Week
Sponsor: American Veterinary Medical Association
847-925-8070
www.avma.org

 

 

June 20
Take Your Dog To Work Day
Sponsor: Pet Sitters International
336-983-9222
www.petsit.com

June
Adopt-a-Cat Month
Sponsor: American Humane Association
1-800-227-4645 www.americanhumane.org

 June
Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month
Sponsor: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
212-876-7700
www.aspca.org

July

August
September

 

 


August 16
National Homeless Animals Day
Sponsor: International Society for Animal Rights
1-800-543-4727
www.isaronline.org

 

 

October
November
December

October
Adopt-a-Dog Month
Sponsor: American Humane Association
1-800-227-4645 www.americanhumane.org

October
Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month
Sponsor: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
212-876-7700
www.aspca.org

November 2-8
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Sponsor: The Humane Society of the United States
202-452-1100
www.animalsheltering.org

November
Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month
Sponsor: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
212-876-7700
www.aspca.org