Introduction to Shelter Operations Course

In this entry-level course, animal sheltering professionals will learn the basics of animal sheltering from experienced colleagues!

Date: November 16, 2026; 9am – 4pm

Cost: $50/person (NCAF Members); $100/person (Non-Members)

Location: Humane Society of Charlotte; 1348 Parker Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208

ANIMAL WELFARE FOUNDATIONS
History, evolution, and the foundations of modern animal protection and sheltering.

SANITATION & DISEASE CONTROL
Shelter sanitation, infectious disease prevention, common dog and cat diseases, and animal welfare regulations.

BEHAVIOR & COMMUNICATION
Recognizing canine and feline body language, understanding behavior, reducing stress, and preventing bites.

ANIMAL ENRICHMENT
Practical enrichment strategies for dogs and cats that support mental well-being and quality of life.

Register here!

Have questions? Email Dr. Jarred at jjarred@orangecountync.gov.

Introduction to Shelter Ops Flyer

Conferences

A green and blue Save the Date graphic for the 2027 Carolinas Unite Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC!

Carolinas Unite

www.carolinasunite.org

CarolinasUnite is a collaboration between the NC Animal Federation and the SC Animal Care & Control Association aiming to bring together animal welfare professionals from both states for education and networking.

Join us next year February 8-12, 2026 at in Myrtle Beach, SC! 

 

2026 Member Meetings 

November 18; 12-2pm – Host: Humane Society of Charlotte – CANCELLED

December 9; 11:30-2pm – Host: Wake SPCA

 

Compassion Fatigue & Resilience For the Animal Care Community

This workshop will provide attendees with the tools needed to stay resilient as they face the day-to-day challenges of their work in the animal protection field. The workshop will provide participants with a shared language and understanding of the causes and symptoms of compassion fatigue as well as a suite of skills to become a non-anxious presence, and that can be used to build and maintain a healthy and intentional culture of skillful communication, openness, and personal responsibility. Participants will also have the opportunity to create a personal plan of action.

This webinar is geared toward those in the animal protection field, whether as volunteer or staff, in shelters, animal control/humane law enforcement, spay/neuter clinic, advocacy, sanctuary or wildlife rehabilitation, but is suitable for anyone in any caring profession.

Instructor: Hilary Hager
Watch the training for free.

North Carolina Animal Federation
office@ncanimalfederation.org

1601 Eubanks Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

501c(3) Nonprofit Organization
Our ID is 26-0768375

Help NCAF keep North Carolina animal shelters moving forward and donate today. Your donation is tax deductible!