2009 Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona
November 16-17, 2009
To Print Conference Program and Agenda:
Conference Program and Agenda (58kb pdf file)
Conference Program and Agenda (112kb Word file)
To Print Registration Form:
Conference Registration Form (65kb pdf file)
Conference Registration Form (99kb Word doc)
The 2009 Annual Conference of Animal Grantmakers will be held on Monday and Tuesday, November 16-17 at the Firesky Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Our topics this year include sessions on homeless cats in America, shelter cats, animal sanctuaries, protection of wildlife,
animal welfare in Canada and Mexico, and farm animals. Please click on the link above to download the program.
Two "bonus" opportunities are available just before and after the conference:
A pre-conference site visit, on Saturday-Sunday,
November 14-15, will take visitors to southern
Arizona to see a population of prairie dogs that
have been reintroduced to the territory. The cost of
attending - transportation, overnight accommodations
and meals - is not included in registration. If
interested, please review the information in the
program and contact Stephanie Nichols-Young.
A free post-conference dinner and presentation on
Tuesday, November 17 will be hosted by PetSmart
Charities, which will share the results of its recent
market research on public attitudes about pet
adoption and spay/neuter.
We think you'll enjoy staying at the Firesky. A pet-friendly Kimpton facility,
the recently renovated Firesky offers an intimate, boutique setting a short walk
away from Scottsdale Fashion Square. The amenities include two heated pools, an
outdoor fire pit and a spa (whose products have no animal content and were not
tested on animals). The rate of $179 per night is about $100 less than the in-season
prices in effect during November. Make your reservation early, as our room block is
limited. Reservations must be made before October 16 in order to take advantage of the special rate.
Please click on the link above to download the registration form.
Past Conference Programs (pdf files)
Annual Conference-New York City, 2008
Annual Conference-Napa, 2007
Annual Conference-Vancouver, 2006
Annual Conference-West Palm Beach, 2005
Annual Conference-Denver, 2004
Annual Conference-Boston, 2003
Annual Conference-Seattle, 2002
