October 1 - 3, 2009
Embassy Suites, Lynnwood
Wednesday, September 30
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Registration and Reception
Register early, meet new friends and catch up with "old" friends at the South Atrium reception and bar area.
Thursday, October 1
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Registration & Visit Vendors
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Welcome by the Presidents of WACA and the Federation
9:00 - 10:15 a.m. Delta Society - Larry Norvell, President & CEO
Learn about current research into the effect animals can have on people's physical and emotional health
the differences between service and therapy animals, and the resources available through the Delta Society.
Animal Cruelty and Cats - Dr. Randall Lockwood, Sr. Vice President, Anti-Cruelty Field Services ASPCA
Cat abuse is underreported and often given a low priority by law enforcement. Explore the significance of cruelty
to cats and steps that can be taken to respond.
Chemical Capture - Bill Brothers, ACES
Full day class for field officers who need training in Chemical Capture tools and techniques. Attendees will
receive Certificate of Completion.
10:15 - 10:30 a.m. BREAK
10:30 - 12:00 p.m. Dealing with the Media - Darin Watkins, WSU Public Information Officer
Tools you need to ensure your message gets out.
Cat Hoarding - Dr. Randall Lockwood, Sr. Vice President, Anti-Cruelty Field Services ASPCA
Explore the world of cat hoarding and effective solutions to this growing problem.
Chemical Capture (Continued) - Bill Brothers, ACES
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. LUNCH
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Randall Lockwood, Sr. Vice President, Anti-Cruelty Field Services ASPCA
20 years ago we reviewed the possible impact of changing attitudes and technology on the profession of animal
control as it might appear in 2000. What did we get right and wrong and what does it suggest for the next 10
years.
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Helping Horses in Need - Pat Brown, Clark County Programs Director for RHAF (Ripley's Horse Aid Fdn)
Pat will talk about animal control agencies and non-profits (NGO's) working together in a cooperative
environment to help horse-owners and horses in need.
Current Wildlife Trends - Officer Wendy Willette, Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Officer Willette will review current trends in wildlife numbers, issues and new programs in place.
Chemical Capture (Continued) - Bill Brothers, ACES
3:00 - 3:15 p.m. BREAK
3:15 - 5:00 p.m. Zoonosis:What's new and mutating - Dr. Sharon Hopkins, Public Health, Seattle & King County
Dr. Hopkins will give an update on current issues and trends with zoonotic diseases.
Animal CSI - Dr. Randall Lockwood, Sr Vice President, Anti-Cruelty Field Services ASPCA
How veterinary forensics is enabling law enforcement to bring new evidence into the courtroom to help tell the
stories of the animals that have suffered or died.
Chemical Capture (Continued) - Bill Brothers, ACES
Friday, October 2
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Visit vendors
9:00 - 10 a.m. Sheltering Strategies for Pitbulls and their Mixes - BAD RAP
Donna Reynolds and Tim Racer from BAD RAP draw on their experience in both private and public shelter
settings for this session on selecting and housing pit bulls. Attendees will get a glimpse into BAD RAP's
evaluation techniques, including dog-dog introductions; learn how they've been reducing kennel stress and
helping dogs stay sane and adoptable.
Cockfighting 201 - Sgt. Jody White, Wenatchee Valley Humane Society
Many of us have had classes about animal fighting in general, now hear from one of our own in Washington
who's walked the talk. Sgt. White will review case histories from Wenatchee, take us from suspicion to
prosecution and tell us how they did it.
10:15 - 10:30 a.m. BREAK
10:30 - 12:00 p.m. Sheltering Strategies for Pitbulls and their Mixes (Continued) - BAD RAP
Cockfighting 201 (Continued) - Sgt. Jody White, Wenatchee Valley Humane Society
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. LUNCH
WACA and Federation General Meetings & Elections
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Muzzling Reckless Owners and Neutering with Dangerous Dog Laws - Ledi VanKavage, Esp., Sr. Analyst
for Best Friends Animal Society
An overview of innovative public safety laws and ordinances across the country that combat reckless
owners. Includes an in-depth discussion on tools you can use to navigate the complex challenges that
reckless owners bring to our communities.
3:00 - 3:15 p.m. BREAK
3:15 - 5:00 p.m. Muzzling Reckless Owners and Neutering with Dangerous Dog Laws (Continued) - Ledy Van Kavage, Esp.,
Sr. Analyst for Best Friends Animal Society
6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner & Auction
Saturday, October 3
9:00 - 1:00 p.m. Time for Change, Communith Partnerships for a Better Day - BAD RAP
Be part of the solution. We invite shelter workers, rescue organizational and members of the public
to gather for a morning of looking forward towards positive change. BAD RAP will outline progressive
programs in the San Francisco Bay area that are working to reduce the number of unwanted pitbulls
and improve the community's commitment to responsible dog ownership. Attendees will break into
groups for discussion.
2009 Conference brochure.pdf
