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Day 3, and going strong. We’re loving the feedback we’re getting about the conference format of half-days and just one track–no place to be but together. We’ll be digging into...

Member Spotlight: Get To Know Phil Arkow

December 13, 2021, The Association

You’re about to meet the real deal. A pioneer in naming and building awareness of the link between animal abuse and human violence, Phil Arkow shares his rich experience in...

The Future of Animal Welfare: Day 2 Highlights

December 9, 2021, The Association

What happens when you get 545 animal welfare professionals together? Lots of learning, hard questions, and the opportunity to be serenaded by The Association’s Pres & CEO, Jim Tedford…. We’ll...

The Future of Animal Welfare: Day 1 Highlights

December 7, 2021, The Association

While we all hoped to be meeting in person this year, we’re making it work virtually again and…. wow, are you working it! With more than 500 animal welfare professionals...

The Great CAWA Throwdown

November 29, 2021, The Association

Yup, you read that title right. It wasn’t our idea, but all props go to Arizona Humane Society’s President & CEO, Steven Hansen, DVM, MBA, and member of The Association’s...

Member Spotlight: Get To Know Kelly Bauer

November 9, 2021, The Association

“I love storytelling,” says Kelly Bauer, Executive Director at The Center for Animal Health & Welfare in Easton, PA. That would come as no surprise to supporters and fans of...

Meet a CAWA: Jessica Des Lauriers

November 8, 2021, The Association

C-A-W-A. When you see those 4 letters after someone’s name, it means they’ve distinguished their skills in an already demanding field—and have passed a very comprehensive exam. We’re thrilled to...

Meet a CAWA: Maria Solacito, DVM

October 11, 2021, The Association

CAWA: When you see those 4 letters after someone’s name, it means they have distinguished their skills in an already demanding field—and that they’ve studied for and passed a very...

Meet a CAWA: Beau Archer

September 13, 2021, The Association

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

CAWA: Those four little letters mean a lot. When you see CAWA after someone’s name, it means they have distinguished their skills in an already demanding field and are committed...

Member Spotlight: Get To Know Kate Meghji

September 13, 2021, The Association

Geeking out (and loving it) with predictive spreadsheets, what stats are worth a deeper dive, and the most inspirational quote from Shirley Chisholm…. Read on and get to know what...

You’re Invited: Come Blog for Us!

September 9, 2021, The Association