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New Hire Three-Month Timeline
A new employee’s first few days, weeks and months can be overwhelming. Here’s how to help them acclimate “We all know hiring is very expensive, right?” shared Kristi Brooks, Director...
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Tip of the Week: Vet of Record Online Training
Animal welfare orgs, learn how to establish a relationship with a licensed veterinarian (and it won’t cost you) As part of Shelters United’s Veterinarian of Record toolkit, you’ve now got...
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Get to Know: Destinee Wright
The Animal Services Manager at Grand Prairie Animal Services discusses misconceptions about animal sheltering and shares advice for her younger self Name & Title: Destinee Wright, Animal Services Manager, Grand Prairie...
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Letter from the President: We Cannot Afford to Leave Anyone Behind
Jim Tedford renews The Association’s commitment to DEI Dear Colleagues, Without question, these are trying times for many of the most vulnerable among us. Programs intended to support people in need...
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Tip of the Week: Teambuilder for Small Groups
This tried-and-true exercise is especially good for small hybrid teams Teambuilding… some people love it. Some, not so much. Yet, as HRMorning.com shared in a recent article, it can be...
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Jobs of the Month—April 2025
Spring’s here, ushering in a season of new beginnings. Are you looking to spread your professional wings, or know someone who’s ready to fly? Following is a sampling of the...
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Tip of the Week: Found Cat Fact Sheet
One of HumanePro’s many printable PDFs you can use as adopter handouts When it comes to sharing resources and tips with folks in your community who’ve found a lost cat,...
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Overcoming Generational Differences in the Workplace
Expert tips for engaging with others and effectively working across generations Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z are all present in today’s workforce. While age diversity can be...
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The CAWA Credential: Now More Accessible and Inclusive Than Ever
Toronto Humane Society’s CEO shares how the CAWA exam is now more accessible and inclusive to Canadian animal welfare professionals As someone who’s spent years in animal welfare, I know...
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Tip of the Week: Top 10 Pet Toxins
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center’s annual list is ready to share with your communities In recognition of this month’s National Poison Prevention Week, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center...
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It’s All About the Eyes: A Case Study in Charitable Giving
TrueSense’s VP of Strategy shares two key tactics to try with your next fundraising ask When it comes to charitable fundraising, the visual elements that capture your potential donors’ attention...
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We Didn’t Know It, But We Had Been Preparing for Disaster
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue’s ED reflects on how her resilient team navigated Hurricane Helene—and came out stronger on the other side I’ve always thought of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue as...
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