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The Prairie States Animal Welfare Conference, organized by the Illinois Animal Welfare Federation, took place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bloomington, United States. This conference brought together a remarkable lineup of speakers and sessions aimed at enhancing knowledge and support within the animal welfare community. Attendees had the
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opportunity to participate in a variety of engaging sessions that highlighted the critical connection between animal welfare and broader societal issues.
One of the standout presentations was delivered by Dr. Josh Fisher from Charlotte-Mecklenburg AC&C, titled "United for Animals: Bridging Compassion for a Better Future." This session emphasized collaborative approaches to animal welfare, aiming to foster a compassionate future for all animals. Another significant session was led by Phil Arkow of The National LINK Coalition, focusing on the vital link between animal abuse and human violence in his talk, "Learn What the Monster Likes... Bridging the Animal Rights/Welfare Gap." Additionally, Paul Hebblethwaite and Alison McCarty from TrueSense Marketing presented "Tall Tails: Are You Barking Up the Wrong Tree?" which explored effective communication strategies in animal welfare. John Peaveler from Humane Innovations discussed "Nurturing Wellness in Animal Welfare," addressing the importance of mental health and well-being for those working within the field. This conference served as a pivotal platform for sharing insights, experiences, and strategies to improve animal welfare practices across the USA.
One of the standout presentations was delivered by Dr. Josh Fisher from Charlotte-Mecklenburg AC&C, titled "United for Animals: Bridging Compassion for a Better Future." This session emphasized collaborative approaches to animal welfare, aiming to foster a compassionate future for all animals. Another significant session was led by Phil Arkow of The National LINK Coalition, focusing on the vital link between animal abuse and human violence in his talk, "Learn What the Monster Likes... Bridging the Animal Rights/Welfare Gap." Additionally, Paul Hebblethwaite and Alison McCarty from TrueSense Marketing presented "Tall Tails: Are You Barking Up the Wrong Tree?" which explored effective communication strategies in animal welfare. John Peaveler from Humane Innovations discussed "Nurturing Wellness in Animal Welfare," addressing the importance of mental health and well-being for those working within the field. This conference served as a pivotal platform for sharing insights, experiences, and strategies to improve animal welfare practices across the USA.
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Timings09:00 AM-06:00 PM (expected)Not Verified | Entry FeesCheck Official Website |
Estimated Turnout300-500 Delegates Based on previous editions | Event TypeConference |
EditionsMay 2026 Interested+10 more editions Frequency Annual | Official LinksWebsiteContacts Report Error Claim this event |
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06 Jun 2019
KimSmickerVisitor Other at New BeginingsBourbonnais, USA
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