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Comps & Benefits Update: This Survey Can Make You Smarter

November 23, 2021, The Association
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Here’s one more juicy reason to register for the Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking Survey. And yup, it may be even juicier than the fact that the Early Bird deadline is...
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Tip of the Week: Thoroughly Vetted

It’s Monday, and that means we’re here to pass on a tip or tool that can help you do what you do even better. Up this week is a new resource...
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Cybersecurity in Animal Welfare: How to protect your organization

November 20, 2021, Jessica Arnold
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It’s a scary digital world, friends. We know we’ve got problems when even the FBI gets hacked. But, we’re animal welfare! It’s all kittens and puppies and rainbows and happy endings,...
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Harassment, Threats & Workplace Security in Animal Welfare

November 17, 2021, The Association
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Have you ever been harassed, bullied, or threatened because of your job helping animals? Unfortunately, it is not uncommon. And as it’s one of today’s most relevant and pressing topics...
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Rural Challenges in Animal Welfare, Part 2: People, People, Who’s Got the People?

In Part 1 of his series on Rural Challenges in Animal Welfare, Cole Wakefield, Animal Services Director for Good Shepherd Humane Society, got the field thinking about the availability of resources...
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Tip of the Week: So, Tell Us What You Really Think…

November 15, 2021, The Association
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This week’s #MondayMotivation is targeted to executive teams and department leads, but it touches on an important concept that’s relevant to anyone who regularly seeks feedback from others. Thanks to Humane...
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3 Ways to Be a More Effective Humane Enforcement Officer

November 12, 2021, The Association
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Next month, we’ll be digging into seven of today’s most pressing issues during Looking Ahead: The Future of Animal Welfare. One session will focus on humane law enforcement—how this invaluable...
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Member Spotlight: Get To Know Kelly Bauer

“I love storytelling,” says Kelly Bauer, Executive Director at The Center for Animal Health & Welfare in Easton, PA. That would come as no surprise to supporters and fans of...
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Meet a CAWA: Jessica Des Lauriers

C-A-W-A. When you see those 4 letters after someone’s name, it means they’ve distinguished their skills in an already demanding field—and have passed a very comprehensive exam. We’re thrilled to...
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Tip of the Week: No-Hesitating Donating

It’s the start of a new week, and we’re kicking it off with some #MondayMotivation, courtesy of Bonney Brown and Diane Blankenburg of Humane Network. Is your website getting in the...
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Tip of the Week: Go Ahead, Make My Day

Your #MondayMotivation for raising $ for animals with medical needs, courtesy of Charleston Animal Society Looking for extra dollars to treat special medical cases requiring offsite veterinary care? “Fundraising and...
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The Bottom Line on CAWA

October 27, 2021, Rachel Finney
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Hello, friends and colleagues. I am a member of The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement’s Board of Directors and I serve as the Chair of the Certification Council. I’d like...
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