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Bullying is running rampant in our industry. It is time to name it, face it, and do something about it. Bullying is not a new phenomenon in the animal welfare...

Cool New Forms & Samples: Inclusive & Welcoming JDs

April 29, 2026, The Association

The President of Rhode Island SPCA shares a simple tweak you can make to your hiring practices that opens the doors to candidates who might not have applied otherwise In...

Cool New Forms & Samples: Generational Lunch & Learn Toolkit

April 22, 2026, The Association

SPCA of Texas’ VP of People & Culture shares resources for building better understanding amongst intergenerational teams—including ice breakers, case studies and yup, even bingo Like many organizations, you may...

Tip of the Week: What’s In a Name?

April 13, 2026, The Association

This simple act goes far in making folks feel appreciated National Volunteer Appreciation Week kicks off April 19—are you ready? If your organization has lots of volunteers coming through your...

Tip of the Week: State of Pet Care Study

February 9, 2026, The Association

Veterinary Care

More than 900 veterinarians were surveyed on access to care, and here’s what they had to say Fifty million pets in the US live with people who lack access to...

Tip of the Week: Resources to Address ICE

February 2, 2026, The Association

Information to share with your communities The Association’s DEI Council compiled the following resources for supporting the communities you serve. ACLU Immigrants’ RightsRegardless of immigration status, all the members of...

Tip of the Week: Pets & Housing Data Report

January 26, 2026, The Association

This important research offers a national snapshot of the challenges and disparities that pet-owning renters face As leaders in the field, you know all too well that restrictive housing policies...

Applications for The DEI Council Close 2/20

January 20, 2026, The Association

The Association

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...

Tip of the Week: 20 Questions to Answer to Improve Access to Veterinary Care

January 12, 2026, The Association

Veterinary Care

ICYM this important research aimed at advancing our work as a field As a field, we’ve been tasked to respond to the urgent need for improved access to veterinary care...

Tip of the Week: AARP Age-Friendly Employer Program

October 6, 2025, The Association

Show your organization’s commitment to equal opportunity for all workers and get access to HR and recruitment resources A recent Forbes.com article, “Workplace Ageism Is Hurting Employees and Businesses Alike,”...

Word on the Street with Shannon Wells

June 23, 2025, The Association

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