Welcome to Community Cat Management 2014!

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Welcome to Community Cat Management at the University of Florida! We are pleased to have the opportunity and support of PetSmart Charities and Maddie’s Fund to bring exceptional instructors from across the country to offer this course at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine. We have prepared this packet to provide important details to help make the course and your stay fun and comfortable. If you have additional questions, please contact me at dbanks@ufl.edu or 352-294-4891. We look forward to seeing you on August 4th!

COURSE Click to access course website On the course website you will find: -Detailed course agenda -Syllabus -Homework videos -Presentations, handouts, and outlines

Schedule --The course starts promptly at 8:00am on Monday August 4th with a classroom session in the VAB Auditorium behind the Veterinary Academic Building at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine(see course map). --Surgery laboratories will also start promptly at 8:00am Tuesday through Friday in the Veterinary Academic Building surgery suite (see course map) . Because the first cat is anesthetized at 8:00am, it is important to arrive dressed appropriately and be at your assigned station prior to 8:00am. You will receive an orientation related to each station’s procedures so please account for this in your early arrival as well. --Course activities wrap up by 6:30pm each day. The exception is Tuesday, when participants will join cat trapping teams in the evening and divide up trap-checking duties during the night. --The full course schedule can be found here. Location The Community Cat Management course is being held at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in the Veterinary Academic Building. The address is 2015 SW 16th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32610. Please report to the Veterinary Academic Building (VAB) Auditorium (see course map) promptly by 8:00am on August 4th. What to Bring

Please bring a headlamp or flashlight for use during cat trapping. If you have allergies or other special needs, such as non-latex gloves, we recommend that you bring your own supplies. Catnip does not stock anything but regular exam and surgery gloves. We also ask that you bring a cloth surgery cap so we can tape your name to the forehead for easy identification during surgery.

Course Map

Attire

Clean scrubs and closed-toed shoes should be worn in the surgery sessions (Monday afternoon, Tuesday and Tuesday-Friday mornings). Restrooms are available in the surgery building to change in before coming to class. In general, participants should follow the University of Florida veterinary student dress code. It is as follows:

General Professional clothing without rips or tears Trimmed, clean, and groomed hair (including beards and mustaches. Please avoid extreme hairstyles. Simple jewelry and piercings Tattoos should be covered by clothing when possible No strongly scented perfumes, colognes, and aftershaves Nametags Footwear that is conservative and protective. Flip flops are unacceptable. Closed toe shoes are required when working with animals and in laboratories. Dress Code for Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Students when in Class Students may select from the following dress options: Men Clean and neat slacks, knee-length shorts, professional denim. Dress shirt, polo, collared or button down shirt, professional collar-less shirt Professional, solid color scrubs Women Clean and neat slacks, dresses, knee-length shorts, professional denim Dress shirts, polo, collared or button down shirts, blouses Professional, solid color scrubs Footwear should be clean, neat, and appropriate to the dress style selected. Professional open toed shoes are permitted according to the activity. Flip flops are not permitted. Clothing deemed unacceptable:

Gym Attire, Spandex, Old T-Shirts, Gym Shorts, etc. Pajamas Low-cut tops Excessively short skirt or short length Garments made of transparent fabrics

Our class photo will be Tuesday morning before the clinic starts, and you should wear the Maddie’s scrub top (provided at check-in) for the photo.

Green decal parking

Parking SUGGESTED PARKING

Einstein’s Bagels

VAB Entrance

VAB Auditorium

Surgery suite Kitchen

Kitchen

Bring a cloth surgery cap so we can tape your name to the forehead for easy identification during surgery. If you require any special gloves or scrubs you should bring this with you. *One thing students have done to save money is to get just a few pairs of special gloves that they wear continuously and then double-glove over those with regular gloves. Note that at Catnip, exam gloves are worn at all times with the exception of sterile gloves being worn for spay surgeries so there is many hours of glove wearing.

Printing

In our effort to make Community Cat Management as “green” as possible, we will not be printing binders of course materials this year. This will reduce our 2014 course impact on natural resources to the tune of about 40,000 sheets of paper! Instead, we will have all of our course materials and references electronically available on the course website. If you wish to have Powerpoint slide outlines to use for taking notes during lectures, you may want to print them from your home or office before coming to the course. (How to print slide outlines from Powerpoint.) Once you are in Gainesville, you do have the option of purchasing the “course pack” at our local printing service, Target Copy. 3422 S.W. Archer Road, Gainesville, Florida, 32608 Phone (352) 372-117

Homework Assignments to complete PRIOR to your arrival

Assignment 1: Pediatrics Please review the “Pediatrics Seminar” training video prior to your arrival since we will be demonstrating surgery on the first afternoon. Located at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTqhBEDDILA

• The video is 51 minutes long and although it is focused on pediatrics, it demonstrates the techniques we will be using in this course on all of the cats. Assignment 2: Paradigm Shift Please watch “Making the Case for a Paradigm Shift in Community Cat Management, Part One.” Located at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD-X6zuegR0

• After watching the video, please complete and submit a “Minute Paper.” The paper should literally take a minute to complete. You will answer 3 questions and submit them online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JYZFJVR

• Minute paper questions: 1. List at least one new concept or fact you discovered as a result of this presentation? 2. What question(s) did the presentation raise for you or what would you like to know more about as a result of

this presentation? 3. How useful and/or practical did you find the information in this presentation?

We’ll use the ideas in the minute papers to help kick-start our discussions in the course. Don’t worry – we won’t use your name!

Homework during the course There is additional homework during the course. For this you will need to have access to the internet to watch recorded presentations. If available, you should plan to bring a laptop or other device with an internet connection.

HOUSING Off-Campus Housing We have arranged a group rate discount for those who would like to stay at the Residence Inn Gainesville I-75. These rooms are suites and include a full kitchen. In addition, your stay includes free breakfast buffet, complimentary wireless internet and complimentary evening social beverage. The hotel is also pet friendly, but will require an additional $75 fee for your pet during your stay. We encourage our students to carpool to/from the course each day. If necessary, one round-trip shuttle service will be provided each morning and afternoon from the College of Veterinary Medicine to the hotel. Suites are $89 per night when you book using the “Community Cat Management Course” event name. We recommend this choice for a most enjoyable stay. For more information, visit: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/gnvgi-residence-inn-gainesville-i-75/ Click here to book your room at Residence Inn using out group rate On-Campus Housing You also have the option to stay in on-campus dorm housing. These are 4-bedroom apartment style dorm units. The units have very basic furniture but no amenities such as servingware. This is your chance to re-live your undergraduate years. Internet and residence hall parking are included in the nightly rate of $56.64. Please note that there are separate parking stickers for residence parking vs on-campus parking for the course. If you wish to also park on-campus at the course lecture hall you must also select the $10 Parking pass on the registration page. Check-in & Check-out If you choose to register for on-campus housing you will be staying in the Keys Residential Complex but will check in at the Commons building. There is no physical address for this building but it is at the intersection of Stadium Road and Woodlawn Street. Please see the Community Cat Map for the building location.

The “Area Desk” is your PRIORITY destination for any issues that you experience with your dorm room. The desk phone number is (352) 392-8107. Check-in starts at any time on Sunday, August 3rd and Check-out is Friday, August 8th. *Guests are responsible for lost keys. There is a $200 fee if keys are not returned at checkout.

Amenities Housing kitchens include stoves, microwaves, and refrigerators. However, no kitchen utensils (plates, silverware, pots, etc.) are provided. Bedding linens and towels will be provided on site. We have requested the beds be lowered from their usual bunk-bed style but if you find yours has not been lowered please go to the “Area Desk” at the Keys Residential Complex so that we can have it addressed. Internet Both wired (bring an Ethernet cable with you) and wireless internet is available in common areas of the housing dorm, such as the living room and kitchen. It is strongly advised that you bring an Ethernet cable with you so that you have the most dependable internet service. Wireless internet is not guaranteed in bedrooms, though it may extend into those areas. To access internet through the University of Florida, you will need a Gatorlink ID and Gatorlink password. These will be provided to you in a separate email. It is strongly suggested that you verify that your computer meets security access requirements BEFORE coming to Gainesville. Information about computing requirements can be found at: https://www.dhnet.ufl.edu/newresidents/checklist/ Intructions for accessing the UF wireless network: 1. Power on your computer, turn on your wireless adapter, and connect to “ufinfo” 2. Using your web browser, go to http://getonline.dhnet.ufl.edu. 3. Choose Auto Configuration 4. Accept the terms of the DHNet Acceptable Use Policy and click Start. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions and choose the UF Wireless Service option. 6. If “ufinfo” is not available, plug in your Ethernet cord into the Ethernet port in your room. Now follow steps 1 through 7. Additional support can be found in the following places:

-Tutorials: https://www.dhnet.ufl.edu/getconnected/wirelesstutorials/ -Phone: 352-392-2171 ext. 10191 -In-person: https://www.dhnet.ufl.edu/support/visit/ (click for information on when/where to visit) -Email: dhnethelp@housing.ufl.edu Housing map

Parking and Transportation Transportation from Gainesville Regional Airport Rental Cars: Alamo: (352) 377-7005 Avis: (352) 376-8115 Budget: (352) 373-3959 Enterprise: (352) 372-8779 Hertz: (352) 373-8444

National: (352) 377-7005 Taxi/Limos Services: Absolute Perfection Limo (352) 538-LIMO A Candies Limo, Inc. (352) 332-4334

The following taxicab companies operate at the Gainesville Airport daily: AA Taxi (352) 214-2113 Airport Taxi Cab 24 Hr. (352) 575-0355 Best Way Cab Company (352) 367-8222 Continental Cab (352) 380-0193 Gator Taxicab (352) 336-8484 Gatorland Taxi (352) 359-7142

Keys Residential Complex

College of Vet Medicine

Residence Inn

Independent Taxi Services (352) 316-1396 Kennedy Cab Co. (352) 271-4260 Murphy's Taxi (352) 301-2096 My Taxi (352) 278-1436 Unimet Taxi, Inc. (352) 380-0830 Yellow Cab 24 HR (352) 374-8484 Regional Transit System (RTS) Bus Service The Gainesville Regional Airport is served by RTS Route # 25 (Airport to UF) *However, this route does NOT run on Sundays* http://go-rts.com/

Transportation from Jacksonville International Airport Shuttle from airport to University of Florida: http://www.southerncomforttransportation.com/ A classmate has generously offered to rideshare from Jacksonville airport with anyone who is flying into Jacksonville around 2pm on Sunday and she is heading back to Jacksonville around 10am the following Saturday. She can be reached at bgoodric@comcast.net Transportation from Orlando International Airport

http://www.orlandoairports.net/gt.htm

Transportation from Tampa International Airport http://www.tampaairport.com/ground_transportation/rental_car_services.asp

Buses Participants staying at the UF housing complex may choose to use our local RTS bus system to walk and bus to get to the UF College of Veterinary Medicine. A valuable planning tool is the “Trip Planner” tool located on the RTS home page. Enter your starting point and “College of Veterinary Medicine” as your destination, and then enter the day/time you want to ARRIVE (Be sure to choose “arrival time” rather than “departure time.” This tool will automatically select the appropriate walking/bus directions for you. Please note that you should allow plenty of extra time to travel each morning.

From Dorms

From Residence Inn

Fares

• University of Florida students and staff with Gator1 cards = free • Adults = $1.50 • Senior Citizen 65+ with valid photo ID = $0.75 • Veterans and Active Duty Military with valid photo ID = $0.75

Useful links: Bus routes for all around Gainesville: http://go-rts.com/schedule.php Fun things to do around Gainesville: http://www.visitgainesville.com/

Parking Parking on UF grounds is typically by permit only. For those that purchased parking passes and are using UF housing, you can pick up your passes when you check into housing. They will be available at the front desk under your name. Parking passes for the areas around the College of Veterinary Medicine will be available at the VAB Auditorium on the first day of class. Please see both ‘Housing’ and ‘Course’ maps for parking locations at the UF housing building and at the College of Veterinary Medicine (where the course is held). Keep parking passes in your vehicle where they are visible at all times. The passes will allow you to park in ‘Red 1’ at the housing location and ‘Blue’ & ‘Green’ at the vet school location. These areas are marked on both maps. Please be extra careful to observe all signs related to parking. If you park in the wrong location, you will be ticketed.

Meals A one hour meal break is scheduled between the morning and afternoon sessions. Participants may bring their own lunch, and refrigerators and microwaves are available in room V1-112 (see course map). Snacks and meals may be eaten in the classroom during the presentations as well as during breaks. There is an Einstein’s café onsite in the Small Animal Hospital. They offer soups, salads, bagels, and sandwiches. Delivery Nearby fast delivery options include: -Jimmy Johns (subs, sandwiches, wraps) 352-271-7600 www.jimmyjohns.com - Pizza Hut (pizza, salads) 352-374-4440 www.pizzahut.com - Asian Wok & Grill (Pan-Asian) 352-505-5757 http://www.asianwokandgrillfl.com/ A few local services provide delivery of many “sit down” restaurants in Gainesville that normally do not have delivery options. You can even place your order days in advance if you would like to focus on the course without worrying about lunch! -Doorstep Delivery http://gainesville.doorstepdelivery.com/ -Grub Hub www.grubhub.com -2 Dollar Delivery www.2dollardelivery.com Grocery stores There are several grocery stores located near the College of Vet Medicine and the Keys Residential Complex, though not what would typically be considered a convenient walking distance. All of the locations on the map below fall on major bus lines.

PPlease help us towards our goal of reducing waste! We will be providing reusable water bottles that you can fill up onsite. We have a cold filtered-water dispenser available right outside the classroom near the restrooms. In addition, please use recycling receptacles located on the grounds whenever possible.

Emergencies

The University of Florida Police Department (UFPD) is the normal provider of campus security and provides this service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Their phone number is (352) 392-1111. Guests should contact UFPD in the event of any emergency. 9-1-1 should be contacted for any medical emergency.

Wildlife

There are various wildlife areas on campus, including bodies of water and wooded areas. Guests may encounter wildlife such as snakes, alligators, and insects. Please keep a safe distance from wildlife.

Weather

For the week of the course, the expected high temperature is 91° F and the low is 72° F. Expect intermittent rain and/or thunderstorms. It is advisable to bring an umbrella.

More questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any additional questions. You can reach us at 322-273-8660 or at sheltermedicine@vetmed.ufl.edu

Course Agenda

Monday, August 4 2014

Time Session Presented By

8:00am – 8:30am Registration

8:30am – 9:30am Course Introduction & Virtual Tour Dr. Julie Levy

9:30am – 9:50am Feline Castration Dr. Brenda Griffin

10:00am – 10:50am Spay, Pregnancy, & Flank Approach Dr. Karla Brestle

11:00am – 11:50am Surgical Complications Dr. Karla Brestle

12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm – 2:00pm Clinic Tour Dr. Julie Levy

2:00pm – 3:00pm Spay Demonstration All

3:00pm – 5:00pm Dry Lab All

5:00pm – 7:00pm Homework Webinars: ASV Guidelines for S/N Programs & Cat Colony Management

Dr. Brenda Griffin

Tuesday, August 5 2014

Time Session Presented By

7:30am – 8:00am Class Photo

8:00am – 1:00pm Clinical & Surgical Rotations All

1:00pm – 2:00pm Lunch

2:00pm – 2:30pm Clinical Rounds

2:30pm – 3:20pm Is This Cat Feral? Dr. Brenda Griffin

3:30pm – 4:20pm The Art of Cat Trapping Dr. Brenda Griffin

4:30pm – 5:30pm Cat Handling, Trapping, & Colony Management Panel Discussion

5:30pm – 6:30pm Break

6:30pm – 7:30pm Trapping Training Dr. Brenda Griffin

7:30pm – 8:30pm Beginning of Overnight Cat Trapping Teams

Wednesday, August 6 2014

Time Session Presented By

7:00am – 8:00am Intake of Trapped Cats

8:00am – 1:00pm Clinical & Surgical Rotations All

1:00pm – 2:00pm Lunch

2:00pm – 2:30pm Exam 1

2:30pm – 3:00pm Trapping Rounds

3:00pm – 3:50pm Medical & Surgical Considerations Dr. Julie Levy

4:00pm – 4:50pm Anesthesia, Analgesia, & Monitoring Dr. Julie Levy

5:00pm – 5:50pm CPR of Community Cats Dr. Chito Pablo

Thursday, August 7 2014

Time Session Presented By

7:00am – 8:00am Return Trapped Cats to Field

8:00am – 1:00pm Clinical & Surgical Rotations All

1:00pm – 2:00pm Lunch Certificate in Shelter Medicine Meet & Greet Luncheon (boxed lunch provided)

Dr. Terry Spencer

2:00pm – 2:30pm Exam 2

2:30pm – 3:00pm Clinical Rounds

3:00pm – 3:50pm Determination of Gender & Reproductive Status Dr. Brenda Griffin

4:00pm – 4:50pm Cryptorchidism, Uterus Unicorni, & Other Anomalies Dr. Karla Brestle

5:00pm – 5:50pm Medical and Surgical Issues Panel Discussion

Friday, August 8 2014

Time Session Presented By

8:00am – 1:00pm Clinical & Surgical Rotations All

1:00pm – 2:00pm Lunch

2:00pm – 2:30pm Exam 3

2:30pm – 3:00pm Clinical Rounds

3:00pm – 3:50pm Community Cat Management Dr. Julie Levy

4:00pm – 4:30pm Humane Alliance & Shelter Medicine Training Programs Dr. Karla Brestle

4:30pm – 5:00pm TNR Programs, MacGyvers, & Innovations by Participants Panel Discussion

5:00pm – 6:00pm Course Wrap-up, Evaluations, & Certificates Dr. Julie Levy