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Tip of the Week: How To Find a Lost Pet

July 18, 2023, The Association
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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?

July 10, 2023, The Association
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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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Tip of the Week: Wait, What?

Been in a situation where you’ve witnessed a microaggression or seen someone from a marginalized community being bullied? Here are some communications tips for responding in the moment. It’s often...
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Jobs of the Month—July 2023

Looking to spread your professional wings? Peruse a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Adoptions Associate, Humane Society Silicon ValleyMilpitas, CA The Adoptions Associate is positive,...
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Tip of the Week: Right on the Button

Are you posting available jobs on your social media channels? Good thinking. Here are some ideas for refining your strategy. HR teams, are you leveraging social media to fill your...
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4 Ways to Support LGBTQ+ Communities

As Pride Month comes to a close, we want to remind you that supporting and celebrating LGBTQ+ communities continues year-round. Following are four ideas for actions that can be taken...
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Tip of the Week: Communal Cat Room Signage

One of the many great things about animal welfare professionals? We share ideas and resources freely. When a member of The Association recently put out a call in The Network...
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3 Tips for Making an Award-Winning Video

With The Wagsies animal welfare video awards in full swing, we checked in with the creator of one of last year’s winning videos for inspiration and practical tips. Thanks to...
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Radical Self Care: How Are You Honoring Juneteenth?

Two years since being recognized as a national holiday, Juneteenth remains one of the most significant federal holidays to be enacted and celebrated in a while. Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day,” marks...
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