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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Stacy LeBaron
How to even begin to encapsulate Stacy LeBaron’s lifelong career as a tireless advocate for community cats? It all started in 1994, with a donation of one bag of cat...
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Jobs of the Month—May 2026
As we move into the heart of Spring hiring season, managers may be looking to fill roles before the summer slowdown. If you’re considering a career move, now’s a great...
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Jobs of the Month—April 2026
According to Indeed, hiring managers may feel more urgency this month to find qualified candidates for roles posted at the start of the year that haven’t yet been filled. If...
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Letter from the President: Information (and Hill’s State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report) Is Power
What shapes decisions behind large dog adoptions? It’s all in the report Information is power, and our friends at Hill’s Pet Nutrition have once again knocked the ball out of...
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Question from the President: What Role Does Housing Insecurity Play in Pet Relinquishment?
As a leader in the field, your perspective on this topic is essential Understanding the true reasons behind owner relinquishment has long been a challenge for animal shelters. While many...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Shelly Simmons, CAWA
What does success look like to a pro who’s been in the field for 30 years? Maybe not quite like what you’d think. Read our Q&A with the Director of...
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Jobs of the Month—March 2026
Spring’s nearly here, and with it comes a season of new beginnings. Are you ready to bloom in a new role, or know someone who is? Following is a sampling...
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Memo from the President: Available Executive Leadership Positions
The Association’s President & CEO encourages you to share these opportunities widely Time sure does fly when you’re having fun! Having been in this field for well over 40 years now,...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Kim Powell
Last year, we asked executive leadership to nominate their emerging leaders—the best and brightest who are lighting the way forward for animal welfare. We’re thrilled to spotlight one of those...
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Jobs of the Month—February 2026
Ready to move up or move on? View the latest opportunities in The Association’s Career Center. Hiring managers and HR peeps, make a note: Members of The Association enjoy the added benefit...
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Applications for The DEI Council Close 2/20
Join us and serve as an advocate for DEI Once again, we’re seeking folks from across the profession, representing different cultural backgrounds, expertise, and leadership roles, to serve on The...
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Jobs of the Month—January 2026
New Year, new career… View the latest opportunities in The Association’s Career Center. HR teams, take note: Members can list new jobs in the Career Center for free for 30 days. Non-members pay...
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