

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Animal Cruelty and COVMRC West Disaster Animal Sheltering Exercise
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Morning: 9-12am: Learn about animal cruelty investigations and prosecution.  Afternoon 1-4PM: COVMRC-West animals in disasters exercise.About this EventYou do not need to attend both sessions.  Lunch will be provided. *CVT and BAP credits are being requestedAnimal Cruelty Investigations and ProsecutionDate: April 11, 2025Time: 9pm-12pmDiane Balkin (see bio below) will be presenting on animal cruelty investigations and prosecution.Topics include:"The LinkAnimal Cruelty LawsCharging Decisions and Possible DispositionsSearch and SeizureProof ChallengesLarge Scale CasesVeterinarian’s Duty to ReportCost of Care / Pre-conviction ForfeitureExpert Witnesses in Animal Cruelty CasesAnticipating the DefenseCOVMRC West Disaster Animal Sheltering ExerciseDate: April 11, 2025Time: 1pm-4pmLocation: Exhibit Hall Eagle County FairgroundsCome join us for the Colorado Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps West Exercise led by Unit Coordinator Char Gonsenica. This in-person event will be a great opportunity to test your emergency response skills in a simulated environment. Get ready to tackle various scenarios and interact with fellow animal welfare participants. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to enhance preparedness for animals in disasters.Speaker BiosDiane Balkin lives in Denver, Colorado and is a consultant and lecturer specializing in the investigation and prosecution of crimes against animals as well as the drafting and analysis of legislation related to animal welfare. She received her undergraduate degree from Tulane University and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver Law School. Diane is licensed to practice law in Colorado and worked as a trial attorney and managing attorney for the Office of the Denver District Attorney for 32 years. She prosecuted all types of felonies and served as the director of the Economic Crime Unit, the Juvenile Court Division, and the Family Violence Unit. Prior to retiring from the district attorney’s office, she oversaw all investigations and prosecutions of crimes against animals. She served as a public member on the Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine for eight years and is a past president and current board member of the International Veterinary Sciences Association. Diane has received awards from the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (Human Hero Award), the ASPCA (Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award) as well as the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys.Diane transitioned from her role as a prosecutor to working as a consultant and senior staff attorney for Animal Legal Defense Fund’s (ALDF) Criminal Justice Program. In that capacity, Diane worked on cruelty investigations and court cases nationwide. She also assisted with legislative efforts and worked closely with the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.After retiring from ALDF, Diane has dedicated her time on a local and national level training and consulting with veterinarians, law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and others on how to successfully investigate and prosecute animal cruelty cases. She is active on several advisory councils and boards including Denver Animal Protection (the Denver Municipal Animal Shelter), the Colorado Pet Animal and Care and Facilities Act (PACFA), the National Link Coalition, and is a member of the AWAC (Colorado Animal Welfare Association of Colorado) legislative committee.Here’s a polished, professional bio with a strong but warm tone:Char Gonsenica has dedicated her career to the protection, welfare, and advocacy of animals. She has served as Executive Director of Eagle Valley Humane Society for 27 years, leading the organization through decades of growth, expanded services, and lifesaving impact in her community.Since 2012, Char has also served as a Unit Coordinator for the Colorado Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps, helping coordinate veterinary disaster preparedness and response efforts across the state. A Certified Professional Dog Trainer since 2005, she brings extensive expertise in animal behavior, training, and humane handling to both shelter and field operations.Char has spent more than 15 years deploying nationwide with American Humane and the ASPCA, responding to natural disasters, large-scale puppy mill seizures, hoarding seizures, and dog fighting cases.
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Eagle
- **state**: CO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Exhibit Hall Eagle County Fairgrounds
- **lat**: 39.6544864
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- **full address**: Exhibit Hall Eagle County Fairgrounds, 426 Fairgrounds Road, Eagle, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am (-06:00)
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  - **A:** Exhibit Hall Eagle County Fairgrounds, 426 Fairgrounds Road, Eagle, United States
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Char Gonsenica
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
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