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Celebrating Bruce Roney: Always Going Above & Beyond
After 22 years, Bruce Roney is stepping down as President & CEO of the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS). I have known Bruce for most of those years, and have had...
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Tip of the Week: Power Pose
Get up, stand up—this Monday we’re talking body language. In her keynote address last week at The Fall Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement, Dr. Sarah Wooten shared the work of Amy...
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Day 2: The Fall Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement
Yup, all the networking and learning has been THIS. MUCH. FUN. Peep these highlights of Day 2 of the Fall 2022 Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement. Shelter Showdown Throwdown Kudos...
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Day 1: The Fall Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement
“You’ve all heard me say 100 times that the strength of animal welfare is in the community,” shared Jim Tedford, CEO & President of The Association, in his opening remarks...
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Tip of the Week: Take It Personally
This Monday, we’re working the core…core values, that is. Core values. When you are clear on them as an organization, says Amy Nichols of GoodFriend by Kinship, “Decisions become easier,...
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Apples, FUCs, & Percentage Change
Shelter Animals Count shares simple tips to demystify your data-driven decision-making “We know that data can be overwhelming—whether you love spreadsheets or hate them,” shared Stephanie Filer and Samantha Hill...
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Tip of the Week: Checking It Twice
This week we’re sharing a communication skill you can try out today. Give it a whirl during the next interaction you have with a colleague. Think of a time you...
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Jobs of the Month—November 2022
Ready for your next adventure? Got a new position to fill? Head over to The Association’s Career Center. Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities. Graphic Designer, Dumb Friends...
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Meet a CAWA: Victoria Cowper
Budgets. Strategies. Community programs. City contracts. Disaster planning… In her 23 years in the profession, Victoria Cowper, CAWA, has excelled in all aspects of sheltering and leadership—and she’s generous with...
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In Memoriam: Darlene Wohler Larson
Todd Cramer pays tribute to his mentor, Darlene Wohler Larson, a long-time animal welfare leader who passed away in October. It was Spring 2004, and I had just been hired...
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Tip of the Week: How You Doin’?
This week the focus is on EQ – Emotional Intelligence – and how you can increase yours. Overwhelmed? Anxious? One way to tame these feelings is to uncover what’s behind...
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Fall Conference: 5 Questions We Always Ask with Sarah Wooten, DVM, CVJ
There’s still time to join us this November 14-16 for the Fall Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement, where you can expect carefully curated sessions on topics that are the most...
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