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Fall Conference For Animal Welfare Day 1: 5 Key Takeaways

December 2, 2020, The Association
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Sure, we knew a little about what to expect based on the Spring Conference for Animal Welfare. But after The Association’s President & CEO Jim Tedford announced that we’d shattered...
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Letter From the President on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

November 30, 2020, Jim Tedford
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Dear Colleagues, As we in the United States find ourselves amidst a racial reckoning, I will tell you that my vision for animal welfare has never been clearer:  The animal welfare...
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Stories from the Field: Anicira Veterinary Center

November 24, 2020, The Association
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To learn more about what’s going on with our colleagues in the field, we’ve been checking in with some agencies to see how they’re faring. Here’s the scoop from Anicira...
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Bookmark It: Kitten Resource Center

This week’s installment in our Innovation Bank series of short, pre-recorded webinars highlights the wealth of programs, forms, guides, and SOPs in San Diego Humane Society’s Kitten Resource Center. San...
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Spotlight on: Tree House Humane’s FeLV+ Adoptions Program

It’s that time again! We’ve been rolling out a new short, pre-recorded webinar in The Association’s Innovation Bank every week since September, and today the spotlight’s on Tree House Humane Society...
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Member Spotlight: Get To Know Phil Nichols

It’s not every day you meet a Chief Operating Officer who’s an RVT, too. Oh, and a CAWA. Read on to learn how Toronto Humane Society’s Phil Nichols combines all...
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The Genomics of the American Mutt

November 6, 2020, The Association
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Have you visited The Association’s Innovation Bank of short, pre-recorded webinars that feature model programs from your colleagues? We highlight a new session each week, and today we’re excited to share...
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3 Ways to Help Elevate BIPOC Voices

In our latest podcast, guest host Jorge Ortega, Director, Guilford County Animal Services, hosts CARE President James Evans and Best Friends’ José Ocaño, Senior Director of People and Culture, in...
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Engaging Volunteers During COVID-19: 5 New Virtual Roles

COVID-19 has impacted all aspects of the animal welfare industry, including how you engage and train your volunteers. Like many agencies, Humane Society of Charlotte has come up with a...
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8 Facts About Pot-Bellied Pigs for Potential Adopters

October 29, 2020, The Association
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It’s Thursday—time to roll out another edition of our Innovation Bank. These short, pre-recorded webinars feature model programs and replicable ideas from your colleagues in the field. This week, the spotlight’s on...
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5 Things 2020 Has Taught Us About Animal Welfare Marketing

Missed this past Tuesday’s webinar with Caitlin Quinn, “What 2020 Can Teach Us About the Future of Animal Welfare Marketing?” We got ya. Register for access to the full recording anytime,...
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3 Ways Your Shelter Can Help Wildlife

Thursday’s here again—time to roll out another edition of our Innovation Bank. These short, pre-recorded webinars feature successful, model programs from your colleagues in the field. Today, Barb Haney of the SPCA...
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