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[Industry News](https://blog.shelterluv.com/tag/industry-news) Industry News # 2020 Animal Welfare Conferences and COVID-19 Cancellations ![Shelterluv](https://blog.shelterluv.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scout.png?width=92&height=92&name=Scout.png) Shelterluv June 21, 2025 · 2 min read ![2020 Animal Welfare Conferences and COVID-19 Cancellations](https://blog.shelterluv.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2020-Conference-Schedule-1.png?width=768&height=512&name=2020-Conference-Schedule-1.png) Last updated: 3/24/2020, 1:00PM PST The 2020 conference season is in full swing\*! Shelterluv is thrilled to participate in the following conferences this year and meet animal welfare professionals from across the country. Stop by our booth, say hello, and learn more about how Shelterluv can support the incredible lifesaving work that you’re doing each and every day! \***NOTE:** *In light of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, we’re frequently updating this list so that you can keep up with any conference cancellations. For animal welfare professionals who cannot meet us in person for any reason, we will set up a virtual booth and provide other online resources so you can keep up your lifesaving momentum without missing a beat. We look forward to connecting with you, whether it’s in person or online!* ## **MARCH 2020** ### March 22 to March 24: [California Animal Care Conference](https://www.calanimals.org/2020animalcareconference) *(canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak, check back for our virtual booth and other online resources!)* ### March 28 to March 30: [Humane Canada’s Animal Welfare Conference](https://www.calanimals.org/2020animalcareconference)*(postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, check back for our virtual booth and other online resources!)* ## **APRIL 2020** ### **April 1 to 3:** [Virginia Federation of Humane Societies Conference](https://www.vfhs.org/annual-conference-1) (*canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak, check back for our virtual booth and other online resources!)* ### **April 4 to 6:** [New England Federation of Humane Societies Conference](https://www.newenglandfed.org/) *(canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak, check back for our virtual booth and other online resources!)* ### **April 8-10:** [Mid-Atlantic Animal Care and Field Services Conference](https://www.newenglandfed.org/)*(canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak, check back for our virtual booth and other online resources!)* ### **April 25-27:** [Texas Unites for Animals Conference](http://www.texasunites.com) *(canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak, check back for our virtual booth and other online resources!)* ## **MAY 2020** ### **May 6 to 9:** [Humane Society of the United States Animal Care Expo](https://www.animalsheltering.org/expo) *(canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak, check back for our virtual booth and other online resources!)* ## **JUNE 2020** ### **June 3 to 5:** [The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement Spring Conference](https://theaawa.org/general/custom.asp?page=events) ### **June 17 to 20:** [Best Friends National Conference](https://bestfriends.org/events/best-friends-national-conference) ## **OCTOBER 2020** ### **October 7 to 9:** [National Animal Care & Control Association Annual Training Summit](https://nacanet.site-ym.com/) ### **October 14 to 16:** [Virginia Animal Control Association Conference](http://www.vacaonline.net/conference-page.html) ## **NOVEMBER 2020** ### **November 15 to 17:** [The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement Fall Conference](https://theaawa.org/general/custom.asp?page=events) Share [mailto:?subject=2020+Animal+Welfare+Conferences+and+COVID-19+Cancellations&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.shelterluv.com%2F2020%2F03%2F12%2Fshelterluv-2020-conference-schedule](mailto:?subject=2020+Animal+Welfare+Conferences+and+COVID-19+Cancellations&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.shelterluv.com%2F2020%2F03%2F12%2Fshelterluv-2020-conference-schedule) ![Shelterluv](https://blog.shelterluv.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scout.png?width=152&height=152&name=Scout.png) Written by Shelterluv ## Keep reading ### [![12 Inspiring Animal Welfare Organization Mission Statements](https://blog.shelterluv.com/hs-fs/hubfs/fabian-gieske-cbIKeuURaq8-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=fabian-gieske-cbIKeuURaq8-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg) Industry News 12 Inspiring Animal Welfare Organization Mission Statements Shelterluv](https://blog.shelterluv.com/2019/09/11/12-inspiring-animal-welfare-organization-mission-statements) ### [![Petco Foundation Grants for Sharing Lost-Pet Data (December 2020)](https://blog.shelterluv.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/PetCo-Grant-300x242.png?width=400&height=250&name=PetCo-Grant-300x242.png) Industry News Petco Foundation Grants for Sharing Lost-Pet Data (December 2020) Shelterluv](https://blog.shelterluv.com/2020/12/23/grant-opportunity-alert) ### [![Dog Kennels](https://blog.shelterluv.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shelterpic-300x200.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=shelterpic-300x200.jpg) Industry News COVID-19 Resources for Shelters, Animal Control and Vets (March 2020) Shelterluv](https://blog.shelterluv.com/2020/03/12/coronavirus-covid-19-and-your-community-what-you-need-to-know) ![Shelterluv](https://blog.shelterluv.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Shelterluv/images/shelterluv-ondark.svg) Doing what's best for pets by supporting the people who care for them ## Product - [Shelterluv](https://www.shelterluv.com/) - [Adopterluv](https://adopterluv.com/) - [PetData](https://petdata.com/) ## Company - [About us](https://www.shelterluv.com/about/) - [Careers](https://www.shelterluv.com/careers/) - [Contact](https://www.shelterluv.com/contact/) ## Resources - [Help center](https://help.shelterluv.com/) - [Luv University](https://training.shelterluv.com/) - [Release notes](https://help.shelterluv.com/articles/4033031265-product-release-notes?lang=en) © 2026 Shelterluv. 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