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Meet a CAWA: jme Thomas
Founder of the rock and roll-themed, foster-based Motley Zoo Animal Rescue who hangs backstage with Nickelback and Snoop Dogg to help promote rescue and adoption awareness…. Meet jme Thomas, the...
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Jobs of the Month—August 2023
Looking to spread your professional wings? Peruse a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Director of Animal Services, City of Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX This position...
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Summer Reading & Listening List
We’re right in the middle of summer, and there’s still time to move into “beach read” mode. Grab an hour and dig into something juicy. Here are some suggestions for...
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Tip of the Week: Walkies!
Best thing about the animal sheltering industry? You readily, generously share with each other. Here’s a list of suggestions received when a colleague asked for recommendations for two-way radios. “Our...
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Introducing the 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 incoming Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council and its members....
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The Elephant In the Room
Giving USA report underscores need for change in fundraising approaches Fundraising is getting harder. RKD’s David Miller shares 4 ways to address this. Let’s address the elephant in the room…....
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Tip of the Week: In Good Hands
We recently put out a call for your favorite shelter signage. Here’s one that’ll hands-down make folks stop and take notice. Ever notice how if you see the same sign...
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Tip of the Week: How To Find a Lost Pet
In commemoration of Lost Pet Prevention Month, PetHub teamed up with National Animal Care & Control Association to conduct a survey determining the most effective strategies for finding lost pets....
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Jamie Hartman Spiva, CFRE
You know those people who are naturally enthusiastic and energized, no morning coffee necessary? Meet Jamie Hartman Spiva, CFRE Name & Title: Jamie Hartman Spiva, CFRE, Interim Chief Development Officer, Houston...
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Letter from the President: Analysis Paralysis, Innovation & Half-Baked Decisions
Wise words from The Association’s President & CEO Dear Friends & Colleagues, Sometimes I suffer from analysis paralysis. There, I said it. That phenomenon that occurs when an overthinking of...
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5 Tips for Adopting Out Senior Dogs
Need some inspo for finding more homes for your elder doggos? Charlene Lee, Foster Coordinator at Barks of Love Animal Rescue, shares some tips for messaging to potential adopters. Expert...
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Tip of the Week: Got a Minute?
By taking just sixty seconds out of a busy day, you can decrease your stress in the moment and return to work feeling more grounded. These tools will get you...
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