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Tip of the Week: How You Feelin’?
The ability to identify and describe one’s emotions is a powerful skill related to emotional intelligence. Here’s a tool to help hone that skill Overwhelmed? Anxious? Due to the nature...
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Introducing Kristy Gonyer, The Association’s Director of Professional Development
The Association’s incoming Director of Professional Development shares her plans for her new role, along with a sneak peek at some exciting changes in the works In the three months...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Amy Richard
“One of my first goals as I settled into my current role was to increase adult dog adoptions,” says Monmouth County SPCA’s Director of Operations. Read on to learn how...
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Jobs of the Month—August 2026
This just in: A fresh crop of positions submitted to The Association’s Career Center, from organizations all across the country. If you’re not currently looking but know someone who’d be a...
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Tip of the Week: New Study on Parents Who Work Full Time
August 10, 2026, The Association
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A new survey by Pew Research Center finds that, when it comes to parents who work full time, moms and lower-income families face distinct challenges “We’re a female dominated profession,”...
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Word on the Street with Leann Quire: In Praise of the Exit Interview
Do you know why employees leave your organization? Animal Rescue League of Berks County’s Chief Engagement & People Officer shares an important tool for finding out the answer Having a...
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Tip of the Week: Disaster Planning Resources for Rescues & Rural Shelters
Now’s a great time to proactively discuss disaster preparedness. These resources from BISSELL can help get that convo started The folks at BISSELL Pet Foundation report that one of the...
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Letter from the President: Join 700 of Your Closest Friends This October
Jim Tedford can’t wait to welcome you to his home state of Tennessee for this year’s Annual Conference. He’s got even more reasons why you should attend Registration for The...
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Word on the Street with Alisa Gray: Compassion Is Still a Powerful Force
Reflecting on her 18-year-career, Kentucky Humane Society’s President & CEO shares what still gives her the most hope I think, as a field, we’re evolving to be even be more...
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Tip of the Week: New World Screwworm Map
Animal Policy Group’s interactive resource provides an easy way to track state-level responses and policy developments related to the evolving New World Screwworm threat Wish there were an easy way...
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Return to Home Is A Leadership Strategy
It almost happened to me, and in that moment I understood fully that when you lose your pet, you want reunification fast. And that when we elevate Return to Home...
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Tip of the Week: Finding Time
Even though your schedule may be jam-packed, there are often ways to make time for what’s most important. In a past webinar for The Association, Dr. Michael Blackwell, Director of...
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