Workshops & Events
Due to Covid 19 restrictions for large indoor gatherings and the logistics involved, we are cancelling the January 29, 2022 Community Cat Workshop. New date and protocols to be announced soon!
15th COMMUNITY CAT WORKSHOP
THE “GOLD STANDARD OF CARING”
Historic Veteran's Memorial Complex
4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230
THE MULTIPURPOSE ROOM/GARDEN PATIO
9:00am
Registration
Classes Begin at 10:00am
7:00pm
Graduation
Full Day Attendance Required to Graduate
Why Attend?
DON’T MISS THIS EXCITING – ALL DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP – Meet like-minded people who want to help the neglected feral cats and kittens, struggling to survive on our streets with no chance of a humane outcome. Learn from our TEAM OF EXPERTS about effective CARETAKER BASED SOLUTIONS!
What You'll Learn
FCCC WORKSHOPS are a must for those who want to learn humane trapping (TNR), post-surgery boarding, agreements for successful returns, safe relocations, domesticating kittens, online fundraising, SAFE feeding, & sheltering & changing HEARTS & MINDS!
Guest Presenters
Ben Lehrer, President of Kitten Rescue
Alma Vera, Director of Community Programs and Melanie Wagner, Executive Director from Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats
Shirley Austin, Director at Feline Underground Network
What You'll Achieve
Each Graduate Receives:
- A Graduation Certificate & ID Card
- Community Cat Workbook
- Gift Certificates for a 36” Kit-2 Tomahawk Trap With-2- Isolators (Shipping Included)
- A Multipurpose Boarding Cage!
Coffee, Lunch, Vegan & Vegetarian Cuisine and Refreshments Will Be Served
Enjoy the Best Community Cat Experience on the Planet!
The workshop will be in compliance with Covid 19 requirements in effect on that date.
SIGN UP NOW! Workshop donation $50.00 plus $30.00 for each friend.
IF THE DONATION IS A FINANCIAL HARDSHIP donate what you can for yourself and/or friends.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
Register by Mail: MAIL a check to FCCC, P.O. Box 491244, LA 90049. Include your contact information and names of friends.
For more information click here or Click here to download the flyer.Schedule of Events
9:00-10:00
Registration
10:00-10:30
Introduction
Dona Cosgrove Baker, President/Founder
Lauren Laster, Vice President, Feral Cat Caretakers’ Coalition
10:30-11:30
TNR
Successful humane methods for trapping, transporting, holding, return and much more!
Alma Vera, President/Programs
Melanie Wagner, Executive Director Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats
11:30-11:40
Q & A - 10 Minutes
11:40-12:30
Caretaker based solutions for post-op boarding
Customized safe boarding in traps, cages, playpens/adults and kittens, learn how to administer vet approved treatments. When do you need a drop trap?
Dona Cosgrove Baker, President/Founder
Lauren Laster, Vice President
Cassandra Morris, Director of TNR
Jodi Smith and Nancy Aja
12:30-12:40
Q & A - 10 Minutes
12:40-1:10
Learn how to fundraise online for your projects!
Shirley Austin, Board Member – Feline Underground Network
1:10-1:20
Q & A - 10 Minutes
1:20-2:20
Lunch Break
2:20-3:10
How to Organize, a humane return for TNR projects
Cleanliness can save lives? Innovative sheltering and feeding. Oversight and population control.
Dona Cosgrove Baker, President/Founder, Lauren Laster, Vice President
3:10-3:20
Q & A - 10 Minutes
3:20-4:10
Keep cats out of the City Shelters
How to ”change hearts & minds” with successful Caretaker Based methods. Understand the logistics of moving feeding & sheltering to safe areas. Relocation without trapping. Take your cats with you.
Dona Cosgrove Baker, President/ Founder
4:10-4:20
Q & A - 10 Minutes
4:20-4:35
15 Minute Break
4:35-5:25
Meet the cat & kitten expert- Learn Methods and guidelines for socializing outdoor cats and kittens
Ben Lehrer, President, Kitten Rescue