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Tip of the Week: Resources to Address ICE

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...
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Tip of the Week: Pets & Housing Data Report

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...
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Applications for The DEI Council Close 2/20

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...
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Tip of the Week: 20 Questions to Answer to Improve Access to 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...
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Tip of the Week: AARP Age-Friendly Employer Program

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,”...
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Word on the Street with Shannon Wells

“We have important conversations about making this work sustainable—not just a stepping stone where people burn out and move on, but a long-term, rewarding career path…” We asked the Executive...
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Honoring Juneteenth Is a Call to Action!

This year, celebrating Juneteenth requires a deeper examination of the historical barriers Black communities have faced in accessing pet services, shelter leadership, and veterinary care Juneteenth continues to mark a pivotal...
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Word on the Street with Meredith Jones

We must open doors and keep holding them open… “We must open doors and keep holding them open,” stated Meredith Jones of Operation Kindness in last month’s Roundtable. It’s the...
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Tip of the Week: Ditch the Degree

This easy policy change to your hiring & recruitment strategy can result in big gains In the animal welfare sector, we’ve been talking about removing formal education requirements, particularly for...
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Overcoming Generational Differences in the Workplace

Expert tips for engaging with others and effectively working across generations Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z are all present in today’s workforce. While age diversity can be...
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Applications for The DEI Council Close 2/28

Join us and serve as an advocate for DEI Once again, we’re seeking folks from across the profession who are able and willing to commit their time and energy to...
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A Case for Rebound Romances

So one of your recent adoptions wasn’t quite a match made in Hollywood? The Division Manager at Grand Prairie Animal Services suggests a new way to communicate around returns with the...
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