The Association Blog

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Director of Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter shares the benefits of being a CAWA—and reveals the one food she could eat every day. Name & Title: Triniti Halverson, Director, Yellowstone...

Texas-Sized Growth for Your Foster Program

August 5, 2024, The Association

Human Resources & Operations

According to Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s 2024 State of the Adoption Report, 1 in 3 people say they’d be more likely to adopt if foster-to-adopt were an option. Learn how Operation...

Tip of the Week: 2024 State of Shelter Adoption Report

August 5, 2024, The Association

This just-released study provides actionable insights to better address adopters’ needs and your community’s concerns 2024 marks the fourth consecutive year shelters across the nation are facing levels at or...

The Golden Beagle Award Is Open for Entries

July 31, 2024, The Association

Your innovative, impactful program to help large dogs could earn you a $20K grant MetLife Pet Insurance, in collaboration with The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, has launched the first-ever...

Jobs of the Month—August 2024

July 31, 2024, The Association

Are you looking to spread your professional wings, or know someone who’s ready to fly? Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Hiring managers and HR...

Tip of the Week: How Are You Doing?

July 29, 2024, The Association

Sample form for evaluating the head of an organization The evaluation of the executive director/CEO is typically the responsibility of the board of directors. It is the board’s duty to...

Tip of the Week: Cleaning Product Cheat Sheet

July 22, 2024, The Association

Human Resources & Operations

The pros and cons of common disinfectants, from the pros at UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program There are many disinfectants available for use in animal shelters, and you may...

Tip of the Week: Charting Success

July 16, 2024, The Association

Calling on the hive mind for input on org charts When we noticed great engagement on a recent question in one of our online community groups, we thought we’d share...

Wagsies Open Now Thru 7/28

July 15, 2024, The Association

Social Media & Marketing

It’s really worth entering this year, we promise The submissions window for the 2024 Wagsies Award Program is open now through Sunday, July 28. This year we’re shaking things up—in...

Member Spotlight: Get to Know Elizabeth Kowal

July 15, 2024, The Association

Meet one of the newest members of The Association, and get excited about the power of the network all over again Name & Title: Elizabeth Kowal, Executive Director, Shiawassee Humane Society...

Tip of the Week: Systemic Racism Explained

July 8, 2024, The Association