South Atlantic Regional Conferences

Free Seminar: A Collaborative Approach to Animal Cruelty Investigations – Veterinary Pathology, the Link and Virginia Laws

Date: Sept 16th and 17th, 2026 (Two identical sessions) 0800-1700
Location: In-Person at Loudoun County Animal Services 42225 Adoption Drive, Leesburg VA
Audience: veterinarians, veterinary technicians, pathologists, Humane Law Enforcement Officers, Animal Control Officers and Law Enforcement Officers, in Loudoun County and the surrounding area (Northern Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC)
Objective: Spread awareness of different forms of cruelty and strengthen animal investigations in Loudoun County via collaboration between Law Enforcement and vets. Promote networking between LCAS and local veterinarians. Download Flyer: Animal Cruelty Vet Pathology Seminar
Instructors
Deputy Chief Rebecca Smokoska with Loudoun County Animal Services
Dr. Christine Watson DVM

Annimal Protection and Wellness Expo
APAW Expo, October 17 & 18, 2025
https://www.animalprotectionexpo.org

Southeastern Animal Control Association
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026
Cherokee County Conference Center
1130 Bluffs Pkwy, Canton GA
https://saca-conference.org/

Virginia Animal Control Association Conference
(VACA) Waynsboro VA
October 7 -9, 2026
http://www.vacaonline.net/

Florida
https://floridaanimalprotection.org/page/Conference
2026 Annual Educational Training Conference
March 3rd – 5th, 2026
The Florida Hotel
1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando

North Carolina
MARCH 9-12, 2026 | Cherokee, NC
CarolinasUnite – Animal Welfare Professionals Conference

Annual Georgia Animal Control Association Conference
https://georgiaanimalcontrolassociation.net/conference
2026 Conference March 11–13, 2026

Best Friends National Conference
May 7-9, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah
https://bestfriends.org/events/best-friends-national-conference

VFHS Annual Conference
March 25-27, 2026
Registration: https://www.vfhs.org/annual-conference-1