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Quiz: Are You Eligible for the CAWA Exam?
Find out in four questions Did you know that we have updated the requirements to make the Certified Animal Welfare Administrator program more inclusive? Take this quiz to find out if you qualify to...
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Tip of the Week: Decisions, Decisions…
What to do now, and what can wait until later? This cheat-sheet helps you prioritize When it comes to the animal welfare profession, it can be hard to prioritize tasks...
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Tip of the Week: Positive Self-Talk (Yes, You Can Do It!)
Ideas for rethinking your own (negative) narrative Not One More Vet, the group of veterinary professionals dedicated to transforming the status of mental wellness within the industry, recently curated a...
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14 Ideas for Employee Appreciation Day
Friday, March 7, marks Employee Appreciation Day—the day we honor staff achievement and contributions across all industries. And what amazing contributions so many of your teams make on a daily basis!...
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Tip of the Week: SAC’s 2024 Year End Report
How’d we do as a field this past year? See what the data from more than 13,500 organizations has to say If you haven’t already, be sure to download—and study!—the...
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Applications for The DEI Council Close 2/28
Join us and serve as an advocate for DEI Once again, we’re seeking folks from across the profession who are able and willing to commit their time and energy to...
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Tip of the Week: Housing Capacity Calculator
This key calculation is a crucial part of determining your capacity for care Knowing your housing capacity is crucial to operating within your humane capacity. This key calculation can also...
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Word on the Street with Sarah Hicks, DVM
February 8, 2025, The Association
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Deep thoughts, good advice and tough talk on hot topics When shelters are covered in local media these days, headlines very often include references to overcrowding. We in the field...
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The Intake Podcast: How DocuPet Alleviates the Licensing Burden
If you’re an animal welfare professional looking to reduce intake and provide faster solutions for lost pets and worried families, this episode is for you Meet Phillip Zimmerman. From his...
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Jobs of the Month—February 2025
Ready to move up or move on? View the latest opportunities in The Association’s Career Center. Hiring managers and HR teams, make a note: Members of The Association enjoy the...
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Tip of the Week: Data Basics Workbook
Use this new resource to standardize your stats and make better decisions This 31-page resource just published by Shelter Animals Count is designed to help your org organize, standardize and...
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Tip of the Week: Vet Of Record Toolkit
This one’s all about helping animal welfare organizations and veterinarians build relationships and expand access to care Hot off the presses! The just-released Shelters United VOR Toolkit offers tips and...
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