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What does it look like when we’re done?
If sheltering is not just about focusing on one statistic, then what is it about? Dr. Emily Weiss reminds us that people, and animals, are always going to need our...
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Tip of the Week: Inclusion Calendar
Use this tool to build overall cultural awareness, one day at a time The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System created this Inclusion Calendar to grow awareness of...
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Meet The Rising Stars, Part I
Last month, we asked current leaders in the field to identify the emerging leaders at their organizations. Meet the first in this star-studded lineup Last month, The Association’s President &...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Chris Seelbach
The dynamic leader of SPCA Cincinnati brings extensive experience working with people of all beliefs and backgrounds, along with a flair for social media, to his new role. Name &...
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Tip of the Week: Fire Yourself from Low-Value Tasks
You don’t need to do it all. In fact, you need to stop yourself from even trying. Here are 3 steps in the right direction In leadership, we often find...
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Letter from the President: Advocacy Support for Members
Advocacy just became more accessible for our members. Jim Tedford speaks about how The Association is stepping up to support you Dear Animal Welfare Professional, As a leader in animal...
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On the Shoulders of Giants: A Tribute to Don Mitton
The Association’s President and CEO presents reflections and memories honoring the life and work of an extraordinary leader Last month, the animal welfare community lost one of its most fervent...
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Tip of the Week: Fashion-Forward Foster Hack
Foster volunteers come up with the best ideas. Here’s one “We absolutely love the innovation and ingenuity we so commonly see from our foster families,” Wisconsin Humane shared in a...
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Jobs of the Month—September 2025
A new season always feels like a good reason to assess your career journey. Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Hiring and HR managers, take...
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Tip of the Week: Building Trust 101
Trust is built in small, everyday actions. Here are some ways to set the stage for these actions to take place In her session on The Art of Professional Trust...
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How to Change What’s Not Working, Part 4: Identify & Eliminate Waste
Fourth in a five-part series based on Dan Heath’s keynote at The Annual Conference In his dynamic keynote at last year’s Annual Conference, bestselling author and change expert Dan Heath...
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Tip of the Week: How To Tell A Kitten’s Age (and Get Engagement on Your Socials)
This triple-duty tip is a good one to share with your staff, foster volunteers, and social networks With the Facebook algorithm making organic engagement more challenging than ever, we love...
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