Mark your calendar! The Humane Society of Western Montana invites you to a first-ever conference in Missoula: the Mountain Animal Welfare Summit!
In rural areas like Montana, some of the most challenging animal welfare issues exist in places you don’t go, with animals you don’t see in a shelter or rescue. The lack of access to veterinary care, combined with increasing cost of care can leave pets and owners in challenging circumstances. HSWM is proud to bring you five tracks covering these important topics with speakers from renown national organizations and keynote speaker Karen Diver, a distinguished Native American leader and former Special Advisor to President Obama on Native American Affairs. With her vast experience in governance, policy and advocacy, Karen brings a unique perspective on the intersection of animal welfare, community engagement and the challenges faced in rural and tribal communities.
Whether you’re from a municipal shelter, nonprofit rescue, brick-and-mortar facility, or foster-based organization, this summit is designed with something for everyone. We look forward to seeing you at the University of Montana for an inspiring and collaborative three-day summit. Early bird registration closes on May 11! For registration and session information, head to myhswm.org/summit