Saturday, April 13, 2024
The Indiana Animal Welfare Conference, presented by the Jefferson & Mary Shreve Foundation, brings animal welfare professionals and volunteers together for a full day of learning and networking. Pet Friendly Services hosted the inaugural conference in 2018. After a COVID-19 hiatus, the conference returned to continued success in 2023, and we have even bigger plans for 2024!
Resources from the 2023 Indiana Animal Welfare Conference are below.
Location:
Primo Banquet Hall
2615 National Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46227
Traveling? We have reserved a Hotel Block at a special group rate:
Rate: $192
2024 Conference Agenda
The 2024 has an agenda full of industry leaders ready to share valuable lifesaving strategies.
Become A Sponsor
The 2024 Conference offers sponsors an opportunity to reach a statewide audience of engaged animal welfare professionals. Pet Friendly Services anticipates 300 attendees this year. Not only will you reach a broad audience, but you will also demonstrate your support of the life-saving work Indiana’s animal welfare community is achieving.
2024 Conference Materials
Conference Slideshows
Pet Friendly Services – Programs & Strategies Cheri Storms – Executive Director, Pet Friendly Services of Indiana
A One-Health Approach to Animal Welfare –Dr. Aria Peavy – Public Vet
Technology Solutions to Engage Your Community to Find Fosters & Volunteers and Help Reduce Shelter Intake –Chris Roy – Founder & President, Doobert
Training, Resources & Legal Updates for Indiana Animal Welfare Investigators – Hannah Fisher, Animal Welfare Operations Director, State Board of Public Health
Keynote Speaker: Mental Fitness for Animal Welfare Professionals & Advocates – Kimble Richardson, M.S., LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, LCAC Manager, Business Development and Referrals, Community Health Network – Behavioral Health (Coming Soon!)
Shelter Strategies Panel
- Virgil Sauder – Director, City of Bloomington Animal Care & Control
- Kendall Paul – CEO, Vanderburgh Humane Society
- Jane Weatherford – Treasurer, Brown County Humane Society
- Sharon Dull – Crystal Creek Kennels, North Central Indiana S&N (Tippecanoe Co.)
Vet Shortage & Creative Solutions
Expediting Adoptions to Save More Dogs – Kendall Paul – CEO, Vanderburgh Humane Society
Cat Cafés – Increasing Exposure & Adoptions
- Kelley Niiyama – Owner, Nine Lives Cat Café
- Kendall Paul – CEO, Vanderburgh Humane Society
- Karen Wolfe & Kadra Hillis – Kokomo Humane Society
Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors
