2014 Central Innovation Showcases Revealed!

On Tuesday, April 22nd, the Canada wide 2014 Urban Animal Regional Conference tour will launch. 

Members from all levels and sectors of the Urban Animal Industry will gather together in Toronto, Halifax, Calgary and Vancouver for the 8th annual edition of these regional events.

The 2014 Regional Conferences are a strategic component of Urban Animal™ programs in North America. They feature the Pet Experience Workshops led by Dr. Jason Coe, Innovation Keynotes providing tools for replication and a strong cast of local presenters showcasing innovative projects from across North America. 

Today, the first of four InfoStream posts will reveal the 2014 Innovation Showcase lineup. Central Region Showcases: 

Municipal TNR – Esther Attard (Toronto Animal Services)

Imagine: a municipality turning its focus to TNR instead of euthanizing to better serve the feral cat population and the community as a whole.

iAdopt – Stephanie Johns (OSPCA)

Imagine: a year-round adoption campaign available to organizations from all industry sectors at a global level.

LifeLearnX – Adam Little

Imagine: a bold new initiative challenging animal health by accelerating technology through entrepreneurship.

Animal's Voice Pawdcasts - Kevin MacKenzie & Katie Leonard (OSPCA)

Imagine: an Internet channel that features the country’s leading experts, volunteers and information about the Pet Experience.

Shelter Medicine at Boreal College – Tanya Firmage (OSPCA)

Imagine: a partnership between a leading Canadian college and a humane society resulting in the first ever shelter medicine program.

To register for a Conference in your region, CLICK HERE. 

If you have not received an affiliate voucher code (valued at $100 towards Conference Subscription), please contact Lisa Milton at 403-809-4630 or Shannon Woodward at 403-208-1972. 

2013 Emerging Leader Scholarship recipients announced!

Urban Animal alumni have awarded two scholarships to Emerging Leaders in the companion animal industry to attend the 2013 Summit for Urban Animal Strategies.  

Dr. Heather MacQuarrie for 2013 Emerging Leader Scholarship

Dr. MacQuarrie has an exceptional intellect, as the top entry into the first ever class at UCVM, and in the top of her class upon graduation, she demonstrates a deep understanding of people, pets and community. Heather has extensive volunteer time in community non-profit activity in the animal industry. She has clearly demonstrated a desire to take her involvement far beyond the boundaries of her veterinary career, to contribute on a grander scale to urban animals locally, nationally and worldwide.

Dr. Adam Little for 2013 Emerging Leader Scholarship

Dr. Little is a veterinarian and entrepreneur with a passion for applying his diverse experience towards tackling big problems. He has worked with a number of organizations to promote the relationship between human and animal health and has a particular interest in using his background in veterinary medicine to address food, education and global health issues. Adam has been the recipient of numerous awards for his commitment to the urban animal industry including the Veterinary Business Award 2013, P.K. Basrur Award in Veterinary Medical Genetics 2010 and the University of Guelph Dean's List 2006-2009. 

The Emerging Leader Scholarship program was established to provide future leaders with a hand-up and mentoring experience for their careers. The scholarship is valued at $2,000 to offset the costs of travel and Summit registration.

2013 Emerging Leader Scholarship's are sponsored by Pets Plus Us and IAMS Canada. Congratulations to this year's recipients and to all nominees!