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Jobs of the Month — September 2026
As we move out of the summer hiring slow-down, you can expect to see an increase in job opportunities across all sectors. Check out this fresh crop of positions submitted...
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Meet the 2026 Rising Stars
The following organizations have made a commitment to the animal welfare profession and to their staff and communities by participating in the 2023 Compensation & Benefits Study....
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Introducing Kristy Gonyer, The Association’s Director of Professional Development
The Association’s incoming Director of Professional Development shares her plans for her new role, along with a sneak peek at some exciting changes in the works In the three months...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Amy Richard
“One of my first goals as I settled into my current role was to increase adult dog adoptions,” says Monmouth County SPCA’s Director of Operations. Read on to learn how...
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Jobs of the Month—August 2026
This just in: A fresh crop of positions submitted to The Association’s Career Center, from organizations all across the country. If you’re not currently looking but know someone who’d be a...
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Letter from the President: Join 700 of Your Closest Friends This October
Jim Tedford can’t wait to welcome you to his home state of Tennessee for this year’s Annual Conference. He’s got even more reasons why you should attend Registration for The...
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Return to Home Is A Leadership Strategy
It almost happened to me, and in that moment I understood fully that when you lose your pet, you want reunification fast. And that when we elevate Return to Home...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Mike Clupper
After a 29-year career, this former police officer moved to Alaska to retire. Instead, he’s now leading a progressive shelter that’s changed the community’s idea of what animal control is...
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Jobs of the Month—July 2026
Are you looking to spread your professional wings, or know someone who’s ready to fly this summer? Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Mobile Spay/Neuter...
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Special Invitation from the President: All Hands on Deck on July 29
Members of The Association, come join Jim for the annual Leadership Summit. Together we’ll work on solutions that will direct the field’s next steps on pet-inclusive housing Dear Friends and...
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Letter from the President: A Big Problem, But We Have What It Takes to Solve It
Jim Tedford represented The Association and its members at HABRI’s Spring Policy Forum on pet inclusive housing. Here are highlights and next steps. It is not news to you that...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know TyAnn Sumpter
“I believe the future of animal welfare lies in meeting people where they are,” says SPCA of Brazoria County’s recently minted Executive Director. Read on for the philosophy behind the...
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