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People Who Live in Corner Houses…
What does a walk around the block have to do with your adoptions floor? Lily Yap digs into System Two thinking to explain. People who live in corner houses...
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Tip of the Week: Hold the Pickles, Hold the Lettuce…
This week’s tip challenges a common feedback technique you may want to take off the menu. Ever served up—or been given—a feedback sandwich? This conventional model for sharing feedback involves...
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Tip of the Week: Native Land Map
Here’s a resource you can share with staff as part of a DEI toolkit. As we observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day, here’s a reminder about Native Land, a cool mapping tool...
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Member Spotlight: Get To Know Ariel Zhang
In her role as Chief Strategy Officer at The Animal Foundation, Ariel Zhang is responsible for growing the Las Vegas organization from a municipal shelter into a community support resource....
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Tip of the Week: Get It In Writing
When it comes to the threat of eviction, this week’s tip can make all the difference in keeping pets in their homes. The scenario is all too common. A new...
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Tip of the Week: Dog-Friendly, Financially Savvy
When it comes to housing, the bias against renting to pet owners is real. And in a time when many people are facing financial hardship, the availability of animal-friendly housing...
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Tip of the Week: To the Moon & Back
Ever heard of a moonshot forum? This week we look at the next big thing in brainstorming. “A moonshot forum is a great way to encourage your team to think...
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DEI Resources: Juneteenth & Pride
This month offers important opportunities to renew your commitment to social justice in your workplace, community and beyond. The Association’s Shannon Martin-Roebuck, Director of Strategic Initiatives, shares resources to inspire your...
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Comps & Benefits Survey Reveals State of the Animal Welfare Workforce
March 30, 2022, The Association
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The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement is excited to release the results of the 2021 Biennial Compensation & Benefits Survey, since 2003 the only one of its kind designed with...
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Three Lessons I Learned from Homeless Pet Owners
Leslie Irvine, PhD, shares insights from her research on people experiencing homelessness and their animals. “Relationships with animals provide comfort for those on the street,” writes Dr. Irvine. “They also...
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Tip of the Week: Your Go-To Guide for Engaging the Community
It’s Monday, and that means we’re here to pass along a tool, a time-saver, or a rockin’ resource. This week we’ve got a guide that can help you and your...
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6 Takeaways About the State of DEI in Animal Welfare
Last June, The Association’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee launched an historic, first-of-its-kind survey in order to get a baseline on the current state of DEI in animal welfare. With...
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