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Letter From the President: Be Thankful For Each Other
Dear Friends and Colleagues, We are fresh on the heels of The 2023 Annual Conference, and what a conference it was! We had the largest attendance in our 53-year history...
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5 Must-See Animal Welfare Videos
All the feels, people, all the feels! Announcing the winners of the 2023 Wagsies Awards and the One & Fun Contest This week at The Annual Conference in Portland, OR,...
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Tip of the Week: State of Shelter Adoption Report
This just-released study provides actionable insights to better address decreasing adoption rates Too many animals, not enough adoptions…. It’s happening at animal welfare organizations all across the country. To better...
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Tip of the Week: Take Care
Inspo, ideas and incentive for getting staff to engage in the practice of self-care Self-care, we-care, take care…. While it’s hard to deny the importance of self-care for those in...
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In Memoriam: Jeanne Werner-Spaulding
Former Association Board Member and Animal Welfare Veteran Has Passed Away We wish to honor the legacy of Jeanne Werner-Spaulding, a veteran leader and trailblazing woman in the animal welfare profession, who...
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Guest Voices: Lily Yap on Things That Aren’t Roadkill
What do YOU see by the side of the road? The Division Manager at Grand Prairie Animal Services discusses how negativity bias can cause our minds to jump to the worst-case...
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Tip of the Week: Why Adopters Return Cats (& What to Do About It)
Got 3 minutes? Watch this week’s video tip that unpacks recent research on why cats are returned to shelters. We know how much you enjoy digging into new research—and we...
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How I Got Here: Sarah Javier
Welcome to another installment of one of our newest features, “How I Got Here,” that digs into the career trajectory of an animal welfare professional and member of The Association....
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Jobs of the Month—November 2023
Ready to open the door to new opportunities before year’s end? Peruse a sampling of the latest offerings from The Association’s Career Center. Events & Corporate Relations Manager, IndyHumaneIndianapolis, IN...
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Tip of the Week: A Culturally Safe, Trauma-Informed Approach
October 30, 2023, The Association
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Here’s another peer-recommended resource, this one a free training program from Vancouver Humane Society. When a member of The Network, The Association’s online community, inquired about DEI resources to share...
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Tip of the Week: “Customer” Isn’t Always Right
October 23, 2023, The Association
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This week, we take a closer look at word usage, and how it can set the tone for your relationships and interactions with the folks who come through your doors....
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