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The Association’s Blog is the place to go to learn about successful practices and programs, grants and professional development opportunities, and resources for building diversity, equity, and inclusion. We also...

Tip of the Week: Dreamer or Discoverer, Shepherd or Scientist?

September 6, 2021, The Association

It’s Monday—that means we’re passing along a tool, a time-saver, or a just-plain-genius idea that your colleagues and members of The Association have suggested and tested. This week we’re going...

Tip of the Week: Easier, Breezier Board Meetings

August 30, 2021, The Association

Every Monday, we pass along tools, time-savers, and just-plain-genius ideas that your colleagues and members of The Association have suggested and tested. This week we’re spotlighting a resource that many...

Tip of the Week: Mind if We Freshen Up a Bit?

August 23, 2021, The Association

We hope you’re enjoying this new column as much as we are. Get a shot of fresh inspo every Monday when we share tools, time-savers, and just-plain-genius ideas that your...

Tip of the Week: Spaghetti, with a Side of Teambuilding

August 16, 2021, The Association

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Happy Monday! Here’s the third installment of our new Tip of the Week column, where we pass along tools, time-savers, and just-plain-genius ideas that your colleagues and members of The...

2 Resources to Help You Advocate for Flex-Time & Remote Training Tools

August 11, 2021, The Association

Human Resources & Operations

At last year’s Fall Conference for Animal Welfare, Nicole Belyna of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) shared current research pointing toward a two-tiered workforce—employees whose positions are suited...

Meet a CAWA: Miguel Abi-hassan

August 9, 2021, The Association

CAWA: Those four little letters mean a lot. When you see CAWA after someone’s name, it means they have distinguished their skills in an already demanding field and are committed...

Member Spotlight: Get To Know Dani Eberhart, CVT

August 9, 2021, The Association

Veterinary Care

This dynamic CVT shares thoughts on the veterinary shortage, how she’s helping to recruit the next generation of veterinary professionals, and two of her favorite motivational quotes. (Teaser: One’s from...

Tip of the Week: Just Chillin’

August 9, 2021, The Association

Human Resources & Operations

Welcome to Tip of the Week! Every Monday, we’ll be passing along tools, time-savers, and just-plain-genius ideas that your colleagues and members of The Association have suggested and tested. If...

39 Things Your Shelter Can Do Right Now to Reunite Lost Pets

August 4, 2021, Katherine M. Shenar

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Lately we’ve been hearing chatter and concern from shelters struggling to move their animal populations as quickly as possible, resulting in increased length of stay. This is a red flag:...

Tip of the Week: Which Communities Most Need Resources? There’s a Map for That

August 2, 2021, The Association