UPCOMING EVENTS
Cat Happenings from Around the World
Cat Writers’ Association (CWA) Annual Conference
October 24-25, 2025
The Cat Writers’ Association (CWA) annual conference, which took place this year in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, includes workshops, fun networking events, the annual awards banquet, as well as a virtual CWA Conference-viewing option.
The conference brings together cat-loving journalists, novelists, social media personalities, artists, illustrators, photographers, shelter workers, vets, vet techs, and more! See photos and read about this year’s event Here.
Catstravagaza Events
November 1-2, 2025, Bogota, Colombia
The “Loving Cats Worldwide” cat show and exhibits. pedigree and household pets compete for the ultimate prizes of Best Kitten, Best Cat, Best Alter and Best Household Pet Kitten and Best Household Pet.
For tickets or to enter your cat in the show, go Here.
The Virginia Cat Festival
November 1-2, 2025
The 2025 Virginia Cat Festival will take place in Williamsburg and will feature cat-themed activities, workshops facilitated by cat experts and advocates, and cat adoptions coordinated by a local animal shelter.
See more Here.
Assoc. for Animal Welfare Advancement Conference
Atlanta, GA, USA
November 2-6, 2025
Skill-building content tailored for intermediate and advanced animal welfare professionals. With 4 general sessions and 20 workshops across 4 key focus areas, you’ll leave with practical tools, fresh insights, and new strategies to bring back to your organization.
Conference Tracks:
- Collaborative & Strategic Leadership
- Communications & Marketing
- Fundraising
- Strategic Workforces
See more Here.
Return-to-Home Online Workshop
November 12, 2025
Too many stray cats in shelters are seen as unwanted, when in reality, many have families desperately searching for them. What if we could change the way we approach lost cats and make reunions the norm instead of the exception?
Join this virtual workshop and learn how to:
- Implement simple, effective strategies to reunite lost cats with their families
- Support owners searching for their missing pets
- Reduce shelter intake without overburdening staff and volunteers
Earn a certificate of completion and gain access to an exclusive Facebook group for networking with fellow cat advocates. Presented by Corinne Bourgoin (MSPCA). Session duration is 1.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session.
Online TNR Certification Workshop
December 6, 2025
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? In this workshop, expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. They cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. The session is 2.5 hours, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.
Sign up for the TNR webinar Here. You can also catch recordings of previous episodes on their site Here.
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