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10 Most Talked-About Resources of 2022
This blog’s all you—all your suggestions, that is. Over the past year, we listened and took notes as you passed along your favorite books, tech tools, websites, links and apps....
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10 Most Popular Webinars of 2022
Here are the 10 juiciest, most actionable and thought-provoking webinars of the year—some you attended live, and some oldies but goodies you kept coming back to. Catch up on what you...
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Best of the Blog 2022
Here’s a run-down of some of the most-viewed posts of 2022. We’d love to know what you think of them—and what you’d like to read more of in 2023. Tip...
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A Message to The Association’s New Board of Directors
As the immediate Past Chair, Brad Shear welcomes and introduces the newly elected Board of Directors, as voted in during The Association’s annual business meeting, held last month at The...
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Jobs of the Month—December 2022
Ready for the next adventure? Got a new position to fill? Head over to The Association’s Career Center. Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities. Animal Adoption Center Counselor,...
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Letter From the President: Let’s Be Thankful Every Day
Dear Friends and Colleagues, I suppose it’s nice that we officially set aside one day a year to be thankful. I am inclined, however, to offer up an alternative. Let’s...
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Day 2: The Fall Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement
Yup, all the networking and learning has been THIS. MUCH. FUN. Peep these highlights of Day 2 of the Fall 2022 Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement. Shelter Showdown Throwdown Kudos...
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Day 1: The Fall Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement
“You’ve all heard me say 100 times that the strength of animal welfare is in the community,” shared Jim Tedford, CEO & President of The Association, in his opening remarks...
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Jobs of the Month—November 2022
Ready for your next adventure? Got a new position to fill? Head over to The Association’s Career Center. Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities. Graphic Designer, Dumb Friends...
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Meet a CAWA: Victoria Cowper
Budgets. Strategies. Community programs. City contracts. Disaster planning… In her 23 years in the profession, Victoria Cowper, CAWA, has excelled in all aspects of sheltering and leadership—and she’s generous with...
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Fall Conference: 5 Questions We Always Ask with Sarah Wooten, DVM, CVJ
There’s still time to join us this November 14-16 for the Fall Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement, where you can expect carefully curated sessions on topics that are the most...
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Trick & Treat: More Cowbell Coming Your Way
Walk-ens Welcome at The Fall Conference Just in time for Halloween, we wanted to let you know that Walk-ens are definitely allowed at The Fall Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement....
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