BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20251106T230335EST-9142BLWf4h@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20251107T040335Z DESCRIPTION:Offered by the Health and Wellness Program as part of the 15th Annual Health and Wellness Fair in collaboration with SPCA Montreal\n\nAt the heart of animal well-being is understanding and respecting the needs o f our dogs\, cats\, and small animals. This session will explore the essen tials of companion animal care - from positive reinforcement training to d aily enrichment and species-specific needs.\n\nWhen animals’ needs are met \, they thrive. And when they thrive\, we as humans also benefit: research shows that living alongside animals helps us stay present\, fosters compa ssion\, and deepens our connection to the natural world.\n\nParticipants w ill leave with:\n\n\n Practical tips for supporting the physical\, emotiona l\, and behavioural needs of companion animals\n Insight into how animal we ll-being contributes to human well-being and connectedness\n Ideas on how t o get involved with animal welfare initiatives — from volunteering to fund raising — to make a positive impact in your community\n\n\nRegister here ( go to Employee > Training >Health and Well-Being Program)\n\n \n\n\n About the Speaker\n\n Lyndsey Kirwan\, B.Sc. and an M.Sc.\, is a dedicated member of the Montreal SPCA team. She works to build meaningful partnerships and initiatives that advance animal welfare. Through fundraising\, community engagement\, and strategic collaborations\, she strives to create impactfu l opportunities that support animals in need and strengthen the bond betwe en people and their companion animals. For her\, the Montreal SPCA is more than just a shelter—it’s a voice for animals\, a trusted resource for the community\, and a driving force behind policy changes that protect animal lives.\n\n DTSTART:20251024T150000Z DTEND:20251024T154500Z SUMMARY:Pause for Paws: Supporting Companion Animals’ Needs and Well-Being (Online) URL:/myhealthyworkplace/channels/event/pause-paws-supp orting-companion-animals-needs-and-well-being-online-368262 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR