SESSIONS &
WORKSHOPS
Our fluff-free sessions are packed with tips, tools, and insights that can be put to work by anyone.
These sessions are conversational, grounded, and centered around the lived experience of grassroots rescue.
Whether in-person or virtual, each talk is tailored to the needs, pressures, and bandwidth of your team. They are designed to be practical, emotionally intelligent, and accessible for rescuers with limited time and resources.
1
I Love You, Now Get Out of My House
60 minutes
Crafting bios that get engagement is a fickle art. This session discusses sociology, artistic/visual elements, copy writing, and how to use your personal creativity to expedite adoptions through social media. Available in general and kitten editions.
Audience: new and seasoned fosters.
2
10 Things to Know Before Fostering
30 minutes
A recruitment session that helps interested members of the public know what to expect and choose a rescue that's right for them. Attendees will gain an understanding of logistics, resources, and emotional factors involved with fostering.
This session fits perfectly into pet expos and public events where multiple rescues are present and can follow up with interested attendees.
Audience: potential fosters.
3
How to Run Events for the Cat Rescue Community
60 minutes
As much as we hate it, face time matters when it comes to fortifying our cat rescue clowder. This session walks you through basic, budget-conscious event planning for groups of 20+, including logistical considerations, budget-conscious suppliers, venue negotiation, and specifics of how to create a memorable experience for antisocial, hard-to-please rescuers.
Audience: anyone interested in running community-building events.
4
Foster Symposium
4 hours
This session is temporarily unavailable. A modified speaker lineup is available with notice.
Gather for an afternoon of networking, learning, and prizes! New and seasoned fosters alike will sharpen their cat-marketing skills with our experts in photography, copy/bio writing, and adoption events. Please see the PDF below for details.
Audience: new and existing fosters, social media volunteers​.