23rd Annual Animal Protection And Wellness (APAW) Expo 2022

23rd ANNUAL ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELLNESS (APAW) EXPO 2022

In 1998, former prosecutor Claudine Wilkins created the Animal Protection And Wellness (APAW) Expo after being shocked to find animal abuse cases were routinely falling through the cracks. Growing for the past 23 years, the APAW Expo has been successful in uniting a vast cross section of animal law professionals and animal welfare advocates together in one place and showing the importance of each of their roles in protecting animals as well as humans.

This is an exclusive opportunity to learn from the experts not only the basics, but also advanced programs. Attendees are invited to do the following:

• Receive continuing education credits

• Network and make important connections during our complimentary morning and afternoon breaks f

• Check out the extensive Expo Exhibit Hall

• Take basic and advanced courses

• Attend a BONUS Virtual 1-day conference on September 9th.  If you can't make it, no problem - it's recorded and you will be able to watch at your leisure until January 1, 2023

You will also have the opportunity to meet lawyers, prosecutors, judges, animal welfare organizations, veterinarians, vet techs, animal shelter and rescue/foster professionals, violence interceptors, domestic violence and child advocates, victim’s specialist, lawmakers, regulatory agencies inspectors, volunteers, community organizers, and many more.

Each person is a like-minded individual with similar goals and who are willing to share strategies and exchange ideas. It is about working together to enhance our roles and achieve the ultimate goal of helping animals in our communities.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The APAW Expo is THE place to connect with other professionals and animal advocates to share ideas about how we can stop animal crimes and save more lives. Volunteers are vital to animal welfare and we want to see you there too.

This conference and expo is the perfect event for the following:

• Prosectors, Civil Attorneys, Judges and Lawmakers

• Law Enforcement Officers

• Animal Control Officers and Department of Agriculture Inspectors

• Veterinarians and Vet Techs

• Shelter and Rescue Professionals

• Animal Behaviorists and Training Professionals

• Pet Industry Leaders

• Domestic Violence, Child/Elder Protection & Animal Welfare Advocates

• Volunteers in the animal welfare community

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

Opportunities to earn continuing education credits and a course completion certification to add to your resume are available to:

• C.L.E. for attorneys

• P.O.S.T. for police officers

• L.E.A.P. for veterinarians and vet techs

• Certificate of Completion for all attendees

• International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants for animal behaviorist and trainers

(PLEASE NOTE: Payment for credits will be due for each day of the conference you attend.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Each registration includes the following:

• Entrance to the Conference & Expo  

• Morning and afternoon beverage breaks on Friday & Saturday Please Note: Breakfast and Lunch is NOT included in registration cost.

• Swag bag with goodies from our sponsors and exhibitors

• Attend a BONUS Virtual 1-day conference on September 9th, 2022. If you can't make it, no problem - it's recorded and you will be able to watch at your leisure until January 1, 2023

Please Note: Breakfast and Lunch is NOT included in registration cost. Numerous breakfast and lunch options available:

• Walk to over 25 restaurants within the Avalon complex (see choices)

The full Agenda will be available on-line after September 30th, 2022  Visit www.apawexpo.org for full details.

Seeking sponsors for this event and exhibitors for the Expo. If you or your organization is interested, please visit www.apawexpo.org for sign up details.