The Ultimate Cat Conference

The Ultimate Cat Conference

By True Rescue

Join us for the 2nd annual Ultimate Cat Conference, an amazing forum for rescues, shelters, and cat lovers to learn all things "cat"!

Date and time

Location

Cumberland University Alumni Hall

408 South Maple Street Lebanon, TN 37087

Lineup

Agenda

October 3rd
October 4th
October 5th

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Registration/Check-In

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Welcome

Amy Simcik

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Leading the Way: Kitten Lifesaving in Shelters

Kitten Lady

Best practices for kitten-focused programs including kitten diversion, foster programs, on-site care of kittens, and more.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Ask the Vet

Dr. Scott Gables

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Lunch and Shopping

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Saving Kittens Workshop

Kitten Lady

This class includes information on kitten development, assessing health, monitoring stool and urine, bottle feeding, kitten-led weaning, behavior and socialization, and more. Attendees gain an unders...

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Cat Math Part 1: Determine Your Key Cat Numbers to Reduce Overpopulation

Stacy LeBaron

Kristen Petrie

Join Stacy LeBaron and Kristen Petrie for a 50-minute workshop where you’ll actively participate in identifying the strategic number of owned cats that need to be spayed/neutered annually, as well as...

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Wrap-up

Amy Simcik

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Highlights

  • 2 days, 8 hours, 30 minutes
  • Ages 18+
  • In person
  • Free venue parking
  • Doors at 8:00 AM

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Community • Other

The Ultimate Cat Conference, is a one-of-a-kind 3-day event for animal rescues, veterinarians, shelter staff, and feline-focused professionals. This unique conference is packed with expert-led talks, meet-and-greets with featured speakers, and hands-on learning designed to elevate your impact in the cat welfare world.

Network with fellow professionals, shop the cat-centric retail market, grab a bite and your favorite drink from one of our featured gourmet food and beverage trucks! All participants will receive a goodie bag with over $100 worth of cat-related merchandise, including an Ultimate Cat Conference T-shirt!

Don’t miss the hosted party on Saturday, October 4th, with music, dancing, catered food, and cocktails.

All ticket proceeds support the critical mission of True Rescue, whose life-saving work in the Middle TN area and beyond, has been saving the lives of thousands of cats and kittens every year!


Event schedule:


Thursday October 2nd:

Early check-in:

11:00am-7:00pm

True Rescue

12110 Lebanon Rd.

Mt. Juliet, TN 37122


Friday, October 3rd:

Check-in: 8:00am-8:30am

Conference: 8:30am-6:00pm


Saturday, October 4th:

Conference: 8:30am-5:30pm

UCC Celebration Party: 6:00pm-9:00pm


Sunday, October 5th:

Check-in: 8:00am-8:30am

Conference: 8:30am-6:00pm


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Hotel Information:

Holiday Inn & Suites Mt. Juliet

75 Belinda Pkwy

Mount Juliet, TN 37122

Phone: 615-829-7779

Cost: $115 per night

Cut-off deadline: September 15th

Distance from venue:14 miles, approximately 21 minutes

Booking Link: Holiday Inn & Suites Mt. Juliet


Avid Hotel Lebanon

120 Willard Hagan Dr.

Lebanon, TN 37090

Phone: 615-307-6200

Cost: $110 per night

Cut-off deadline: September 19th

Distance from venue: 2.5 miles, approximately 7 minutes

Booking Link: Avid Hotel Lebanon


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