Changing Systems. Changing Lives.
Creating a world with equitable access to homes for people and their animals.

A unique virtual conference focused on how co-sheltering people and animals together fits into the wider struggle for a more just society.

*Scholarships and sliding scale will be available to students, people with lived experience of homelessness and/or domestic violence, and anyone else facing financial hardship. Please complete the form linked below to apply for assistance.

Spoiler Alert! This is not your average conference.

Hear from government leaders and experts across human services and animal welfare disciplines on topics including supporting the human-animal bond and lifting up leaders from affected communities to advocate for low-barrier animal policies in shelter and housing. Enjoy curated storytelling segments, interactive activities, and loads of giveaways.

Purpose:

To educate, entertain and engage as we build allies across movements and strengthen the fabric of a more just society for people and animals. Let’s build a strong network of game-changers together. Connect and be inspired by others immersed in this very special line of work.

Who should attend?

The foundation of co-sheltering is inclusivity, which means this conference invites any and all, including those involved in social services, homeless services, and animal welfare; curious members of the public; students in the fields of veterinary medicine, social work, public administration, and more!

This Year’s Speakers

Our conference agenda will be shared in mid-February. Until then, take a peek at some of the amazing speakers we have lined up for this year’s conference!

Ann Oliva (CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness) | Nathaniel Fields (CEO of Urban Resource Institute) | Haben Girma (Disability Rights Lawyer & President Obama White House Champion of Change) | Heidi Marston (PetSmart Charities) | Dr. Jill Pable (Design Resources for Homelessness) | Dr. Rebecca Stuntebeck (UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program | Marilou Chanrasmi (CARE) | Kerry Morrison (Heart Forward LA) | Dr. Janet Hoy Gerlach (University of Toledo) | Congressman Jason Crow (US House of Representatives, CO-06)...and more!

Accessibility

Equity and inclusivity are at the heart of MDIMH’s mission; thus, we aim to develop events and share community spaces and content which highlight diversity and accessibility. Please contact christine@mydogismyhome.org for reasonable accommodation inquiries and requests.

Scholarships will be available. Please complete this form to apply for financial assistance.

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Please enjoy our 2022 Co-Sheltering Conference highlights video to see the type of content that will also be shared in 2023!