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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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Jobs of the Month—June 2026
Looking to spread your professional wings? Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Director, Shelter Outreach and Engagement, Humane World for AnimalsWashington, DC The Director of...
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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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