Webinars
About Webinars | What to Expect| Testimonials | Recordings

About Webinars
PetSmart Charities provides free, ongoing Webinars to help animal welfare organizations and individuals to learn more about current animal welfare-related topics such as grant funding, foster programs, volunteering and adoption.
Our Webinars give your organization the chance to attend a free national conference from the comfort of your home or office and without travel expenses! All you need is a phone to call our toll-free conference number. If you have an Internet-connected computer, you also can:

• View the accompanying Microsoft® PowerPoint® slides
• "Raise your hand" virtually to ask a question
• Chat with other participants
• Download slides and handouts

Renowned individuals in the animal welfare field present different topics every month. Previous presenters have included:

• Aimee St. Arnaud of Best Friends, No More Homeless Pets
• Jan McHugh-Smith of the Humane Society of Boulder Valley
• Dr. Kate Hurley of the Center for Companion Animal Health, University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

To learn more about the Webinars click the links below or visit our Webinar site at: http://PetSmartcharities.webex.com.

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What to Expect
You will have a chance to make sure your computer will work fine with the Webinar interface. If you don't have a technological bone in your body, don't worry. We can help. For assistance, call Robin Mason at 1-800-738-1385, ext. 2487.

After Registration:
We will give you instructions on how to join the Internet version of the conference, as well as how to join via phone. It is best to do both, but without the phone connection, you can't hear the speakers. So if your computer and phone share one phone line, and you don't have a cell phone to use, plan on participating via phone only.
If you are going to participate via phone only, call Robin Mason at 1-800-738-1385, ext. 2487 for more information.

During the Webinar:
You'll be able to hear the speakers via your call to the toll-free number provided to you during registration for the free Webinar. You'll be able to see the PowerPoint presentations in real time via the Web site. Use the Web address that you received during registration.
When the Webinar is taking place, if you are able to view the PowerPoint presentation, you will notice that there is an ongoing chat with all the Webinar participants beside or below the PowerPoint presentations. The speakers see the chat also so you can let the speaker know immediately if you don't understand something, have a question or simply have a comment. Plus, you can comment on what other participants are saying. It is a fun and interactive atmosphere, and you'll have a great time while learning a lot!

Helpful Tip:
To get the full benefit of the Webinars and ensure you can truly enjoy the virtual learning and participation, please make efforts to limit any outside distractions during the time you are participating in a Webinar. If you are at work, let your co-workers know that you are unavailable for any interruptions during the conference and that they should consider you out of the office. PetSmart Charities has developed a charming door hanger to communicate to your co-workers that you are participating in a Webinar.  If you would like one, please let us know! Better yet, consider making this a group event and gather several co-workers to join you in your office for the conference.

Don't miss this opportunity! Get networked, informed and rejuvenated... without the hassle and expense of travel.

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Testimonials
Webinar participants share their feedback with PetSmart Charities.

"These Webinars are one of the greatest things PetSmart Charities has done. They provides education and ideas to those like us here in Oklahoma who don't get the great conferences."
—Liza Shaw

"Thank you for putting together such a great presentation, All the "hands on" aspects really make the presentation better than others I have participated in."
—Sarah Schooley

"Even though I considered myself somewhat cat savvy, I felt like a sponge trying to absorb the wonderful information and insight you provided. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to educate those of us trying to help however we can."
—Connie Friedrichs

"I appreciate these sessions more than you can ever imagine! They are about the only way that most people in the volunteer organizations can get the benefit of everyone's collective wisdom. Keep up the good work!"
—Susanne Mahar

"Just wanted to send you a big thank you for the Webinar today! That was really, really cool, and so informative. And, I must say, pretty darn user friendly."
—Kim Schaefer

"Wow! What else can I say? Each workshop is better than the last, and I'm completely blown away. Thank you so much for making this available. I'm really grateful."
—Laura Wilkinson

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Recordings
PetSmart Charities records all Webinars and they are archived for viewing at anytime. Recorded Webinars are a great option for participants whose schedule conflicts with lives sessions. They also provide a great opportunity to go back and revisit the information, as well as have other members of your staff view the seminar. The recordings include topics on fundraising, media relations, shelter cleaning, grant writing, foster programs, and many others.

To access recordings, go to http://PetSmartcharities.webex.com, then click on Recorded Sessions on the left-hand side of the screen. From there, choose the session you are interested in watching and click view. Sound during the recordings will come through your computer, so make sure to have the volume turned up.
For assistance in viewing recordings, call Robin Mason at 1-800-738-1385, ext. 2487.

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