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How I Got Here: Allison Waldvogel
Welcome to the latest installment of one of our newest features, “How I Got Here,” that digs into the career trajectory of an animal welfare professional and member of The...
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10 Most Popular Webinars of 2023
Here are the 10 juiciest, most actionable and thought-provoking webinars and roundtable discussions of the past year—some you attended live, and some you caught on you own time, via recordings. If...
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Best of the Blog 2023
Here’s the line-up of most-viewed posts of 2023. Thanks for coming to check us out this past year, and let us know about what you’d like to see more in...
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10 Most Talked-About Resources of 2023
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, vids, tools and samples. What: Burnout: The...
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Letter from the President: Getting My Hands (and Boots) Dirty
Honoring the loss of a dear friend, and recognizing the heroic work of animal welfare professionals Dear Colleagues, Just a little over a year ago I experienced the heart-wrenching loss...
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Profiles in Pro Dev: Duane Adams on HSPPR
When we did the math and realized that Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is currently the organization with the most staff who are members of The Association for...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Morgan Davis
The Kentucky Humane Society’s East Campus Manager sings the praises of communication and reveals her dream mentor. Name & Title: Morgan Davis, East Campus Manager, The Kentucky Humane Society Member of The...
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10 Reasons Why Certification in CAWA Matters
Thinking about becoming a CAWA? Joe Elmore, CAWA, CFRE, just might inspire you to take the next step. Credentialing matters. I cannot imagine the number of times we have all...
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Jobs of the Month—December 2023
Looking for a fresh start in 2024? View the latest opportunities in The Association’s Career Center. And hiring managers and HR peeps, take note: Members of The Association enjoy the...
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Do Insurers Perceive the Animal Welfare Industry as Risky?
Join Jill Tucker, CAWA, for a Roundtable Discussion on December 12 and find out If your shelter is facing challenges maintaining liability coverage, you are not alone. As CEO of...
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Letter From the President: Be Thankful For Each Other
Dear Friends and Colleagues, We are fresh on the heels of The 2023 Annual Conference, and what a conference it was! We had the largest attendance in our 53-year history...
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In Memoriam: Jeanne Werner-Spaulding
Former Association Board Member and Animal Welfare Veteran Has Passed Away We wish to honor the legacy of Jeanne Werner-Spaulding, a veteran leader and trailblazing woman in the animal welfare profession, who...
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