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Explore UF Shelter Medicine and Vet Forensics Online Programs
November 15 is the deadline to apply for Spring 2025 certificate and degree programs (and members of The Assocation, you can apply at no cost) We’re thrilled to partner with...
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Meet the 2024 DEI Council
On behalf of The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, Jasmin Robinson, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives, is delighted to introduce the returning and new members of The Association’s Diversity, Equity,...
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Tip of the Week: ASV Guidelines One-Pagers
Need buy-in for policy changes to improve the wellbeing of shelter animals? These downloadable one-pagers are invaluable Working to remove a barrier to adoption and need buy-in? Or perhaps you’re...
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Tip of the Week: Adopters Welcome Manual
A go-to resource for building and reinforcing an open adoptions program It’s been almost a decade since the groundbreaking guide was published, and today it’s more relevant than ever. As...
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Conference Speaker Spotlight: Meet Kelley Likes, MBA, CFRE, CAWA
The VP of Philanthropy at Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region shares a sneak preview of what she’ll be sharing during her session at The Annual Conference in November....
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Jobs of the Month—October 2024
A new season always feels like a good reason to assess your career journey. Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Hiring and HR managers, think...
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Tip of the Week: Speak Out About Access to Care
Show your support for the PAW Act, legislation that would expand health spending accounts to include veterinary care expenses We are thrilled to share the news that The People and...
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Tip of the Week: Human-Animal Bond Talking Points
This nifty resource will help you start convos with customers about the human-animal bond According to Human Animal Bond Research Institute, pet owners will put more resources into pet care...
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Tip of the Week: Pet Debt Report
September 16, 2024, The Association
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A new survey shows that the overwhelming majority of pet owners are experiencing the impact of inflation on pet care costs. How might you better serve the members of your...
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Tip of the Week: Building Better Board Meetings
If you’re working toward a more effective board, how about starting with more effective board meetings? If your organization is working toward a more effective board and more efficient communications...
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Word on the Street with Kelly Furnas
Deep thoughts, good advice and tough talk on hot topics Inspired by the recent insights on foster volunteers shared in Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s 2024 State of Shelter Adoption Report, we...
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Jobs of the Month—September 2024
A new season always feels like a good reason to assess your career journey. Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Hiring and HR managers, take...
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