Speaking
Dr. Shapiro's entertaining and inspiring keynote presentations are well received by children and adults in schools, corporate and nonprofit events, conferences, libraries, bookstores, colleges, and other venues. Dr. Shapiro also speaks about many aspects of caring for disabled and senior pets for pet parents, rescuers, and for veterinarians at both in-person and virtual conferences.
Embracing Perceived Failures
to Find the Life Path You are Truly Meant to Follow ​
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Through the entertaining and heartwarming story of my own pivotal "failures" which started with a devastating college rejection letter, and ultimately led to "foster failing" and adopting a tiny life-changing deaf blind pink puppy named Piglet., we explore the process of developing resilience and an open mind in response to failure, which in turn, can lead us to achieving our long term goals in ways we never imagined. Audiences will feel inspired and motivated to turn their own failures and disappointments into a rewarding,
fulfilling life journey. ​​
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Following the PowerPoint presentation that is packed with musical videos and motivational stories, my dog Piglet and his deaf blind baby brother Georgie are on hand to show their enthusiasm for connecting and enjoying life with a growth mindset, which we call a Piglet Mindset.
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This is a light, refreshing, motivational presentation that has something for everyone.
Embracing Perceived Failures to Find the Life Path You Were Meant to Follow is a perfect inspirational keynote, activation presentation, workshop, or webinar for in-person and virtual corporate and nonprofit organization conferences and meetings. It is also ideal for high school, college, and grad school orientations as well as social emotional/wellness events throughout the school year. ​​​​​​
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Do You Have a Piglet Mindset?
Life changing lessons from a tiny deaf blind pink dog named Piglet
Piglet Mindset for Adults is a one-hour interactive presentation that features the story of Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy from his rescue to becoming a social media star and a growth mindset teaching model for children.
We call it a Piglet Mindset!
In parallel to Piglet's personal story, of course, his impact on his mom and other human family members has been life changing in the most positive ways.
Piglet faces his many challenges with a positive attitude. His feisty quirky determination magically inspires children and adults to bring his positivity into their own lives. Piglet's pack of 7 other irresistible rescued dogs, including Piglet’s baby brother, deafblind Georgie, set an example of compassion and kindness.
Following the PowerPoint presentation that is packed with musical videos and motivational stories, Piglet and his deaf blind baby brother Georgie give a tap signal demo showing their enthusiasm for connecting and enjoying life, despite their profound disabilities.
This is a light, refreshing, motivational presentation that has something for everyone. Piglet Mindset is a perfect activation presentation, workshop, or webinar for in-person and virtual corporate and nonprofit organization conferences and meetings as well as for high school and college students and staff.
It is helpful (but not required) for attendees to visit our website, pigletmindset.org , and follow along on Piglet's social media pages and read our books to become familiar with Piglet, so they'll be looking forward to our presentation.
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For Pet Parents and Children
Caring for Disabled and Senior Pets
Pet parents have a never ending list of questions about how to best care for their pets, especially when they are disabled or elderly. Dr. Shapiro offers presentations covering a wide range of relevant topics. Both in person and virtual webinar style talks are available and are adaptable to small groups, pet related conferences, fundraisers, and other events. These talks are also ideal for classrooms, camps, birthday parties, as they are all adaptable for children.
Topics include:
Care of Disabled and Senior Pets
Deaf, Blind, and Deaf Blind Dogs, Young and Old, Differences in Care
Animal Rescue
Pet Safety
Custom Presentations By Request
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For Veterinarians, Vet Techs, and Vet and Vet Tech Students
Pets With Disabilities Presentations
Disabled Pets are everywhere, including veterinary hospital waiting rooms!
Dogs and cats are commonly born with a wide range of congenital defects that result in disabled animals with special needs. And if pets live long enough, most will acquire one or more disabilities associated with chronic or acute geriatric diseases, injury, or later onset hereditary conditions.
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Veterinarians are trained to diagnose, treat, and manage illness, but many aren't familiar with less commonly seen disabilities and secondary complications that need to be managed. Their perception of quality of life may be influenced by a lack of experience with disabled pets. Pet parents who choose to care for pets with disabilities and special needs want and expect high level, attentive veterinary care for their special needs pets.
My presentations focus on the logistics of care, complications of a wide range of disabilities, and quality of life assessment of animals who have limitations, but are still living very happy, meaningful lives. They fit into any veterinary conference, vet med related club meetings, and school visits as part of vet tech and vet student clinical medicine curriculum.
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Topics include:
Disabled Pets and Their Vets
Deaf, Blind, and Deafblind Dogs- Young and Old- Differences in Care
Wheelchair Dog Care for Veterinary Professionals
Click HERE for a presentation list with descriptions.
