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Are these courses and resources free?
Most of them are. You will see the cost for a specific course when you click to enroll. If there is a cost, there will be special pricing for Humane Canada members and associates.
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Who can access these courses and resources?
Most of them are designed for professionals and volunteers in the animal welfare, sheltering and advocacy sectors. We also have resources for professionals across intersecting sectors, including prosecutors, emergency responders, social workers, veterinarians, fundraisers, lawyers, humane educators, and others.
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How do I sign up for one of these courses?
You have to create a free account using your email and set up a password. NOTE: For Humane Canada members and associates, please log in with your work email.
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How long do I have access to these courses?
Most times you will receive lifetime access to a course, which means you can access the materials within a course (e.g., videos, templates, audio files, etc.) for a lifetime as long as you maintain access to our online learning and resource centre.
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Do I always have to sign in with my email?
Yes. For security purposes, you must log in to our online learning and resource centre using your email and password. NOTE: For Humane Canada members and associates, please log in with your work email.
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How can I contribute a resource or course to this online learning and resource centre?
Great question! Thank you for your interest in providing resources to broaden access for Canadians. Please get in touch with our team at [email protected]
Products
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Keeping People and Pets Together: A Guide
Digital download •This report offers essential best practices for homeless service providers to create pet-friendly programs, emphasizing the vital bond between people and their pets.
Free
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Pets & the Housing Crisis: A Legal Perspective
Digital download •Join me, V. Victoria Shroff, KC, as I explore the impact of Canada’s housing crisis on pet owners and how law, equity, and mental health intersect in this urgent issue.
Free
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View all Categories, Pet Guardians, Sheltering and Animal Care, Animal Care and Behaviour
Creating a Strong Behavioural Program for Cats in your Care
Course • 3 lessonsLearn how shelter cat enrichment and behaviour programs reduce stress, improve welfare, boost adoptions, and engage trained volunteers.
Free
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View all Categories, Allied Professionals and One Health/One Welfare, Pet Guardians, Sheltering and Animal Care
BC SPCA - Pet Safekeepers Program
Course • 1 lessonA recording from the 2023 Canadian Violence Link Conference highlighting the BC SPCA Safekeepers Program.
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View all Categories, Pet Guardians, Animal Care and Behaviour
Fall Community of Practice: Making Your Shelter Pet-Friendly - Choosing A Model You Believe In
Course • 3 lessonsThese recordings are to provide access to the guest speaker presentations from the Fall 2024 ACT To Keep Families Safe Community of Practice which focused on choosing the right model for your pet friendly Gender-Based Violence shelters.
Free
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View all Categories, Pet Guardians, ACT To Keep Families Safe
Service Animals & Disability Rights
Course • 40 lessonsThis 30 minute module discusses how to offer support to survivors of Gender-Based Violence with service animals as well as the barriers and challenges.
Free