This fall, for the first time, hundreds of professionals and volunteers from the animal-welfare community will convene to focus on the unique and ever-growing needs of homeless cats. With workshop information provided by subject-matter experts, and numerous opportunities to network and share best practices, this forum will prove invaluable for anyone who works with or advocates for cats.

Presented by PetSmart Charities®, "Feline Forum: Practices and New Perspectives" features 36 conference workshops that turn the spotlight solely on the special needs of homeless cats across North America. As a participant, you can select from a wide range of workshops in six tracks: Free-roaming Cat Issues, Adoptions, Shelter Issues, Keeping Cats in their Homes, Social Issues and Saving Cats Now and in the Future.

• Early bird registration fee: only $100 (through July 31)
• Registration fee: $135 (beginning August 1)
• Affordable hotel rates…just $119 per night at the Marriott Chicago O'Hare
• No extra cost for conference materials, networking events, continental breakfast, lunch and break-time snacks!

Just a few of the workshop topics include:

• Bringing the Community Together on TNR
• Improving Your Cat Space for Adopters and Felines
• Keeping Shelter Cats Happy and Healthy: Feline Health & Stress
• Re-branding Felix: Crafting New Messages for Success
• Finding Money for Cat Sterilization Programs
• Understanding the Human Side of Hoarding
• How to Think Like a Cat – Common Behavior Issues
  

Participants in “Feline Forum: Practices and New Perspectives” will leave thisconference armed with new ideas and knowledge that they can put into practice in their communities to help homeless cats. Equally important will be the renewed inspiration for your mission gained from networking and learning from like-minded cat experts, veterinarians, care-takers and advocates.

Don't delay! Reserve your place at this ground-breaking conference. We look forward to seeing you there!