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Open Letter to the Field from Apryl Steele, DVM, CAWA
Join me this November as we set the vision for what the future of animal welfare can and should be—together. I’m writing this letter with excitement and urgency as the...
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Tip of the Week: Building Better Board Meetings
If you’re working toward a more effective board, how about starting with more effective board meetings? If your organization is working toward a more effective board and more efficient communications...
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Word on the Street with Kelly Furnas
Deep thoughts, good advice and tough talk on hot topics Inspired by the recent insights on foster volunteers shared in Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s 2024 State of Shelter Adoption Report, we...
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Tip of the Week: Board Approval
September 2, 2024, The Association
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Is your staff facing unfair criticism from the community? Here’s a nifty idea for taking back the narrative and letting your employees know how important and appreciated they are “We...
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Tip of the Week: Don’t Delay (unless you’re emailing at 11 PM)
Meet your next go-to leadership strategy Managers, when it comes to warding off potential burnout in your team, are you modeling the behavior you wish to see? This question came...
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So It’s Not All Going to Sh*t. But Something Might Be…
August 19, 2024, Dr. Emily Weiss
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Dr. Weiss shares opportunities to uncover challenges that may be increasing risk in your shelter Earlier this year I shared with you a blog proposing the idea that sheltering is...
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An Open Invitation to All Animal Welfare CEOs
If you believe in an animal welfare profession that’s focused on impactful solutions rather than name calling and bullying, join us in New Orleans this November Dear Leader, There is...
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3 Quick Tips to Attract More Foster Volunteers
August 10, 2024, The Association
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Wanna grow your foster pool from 35 to, say, 400?! Your colleagues in their field share not-so-secret strategies to get you there Hill’s Pet Nutrition just released their 2024 State...
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Meet a CAWA: Triniti Halverson
The Director of Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter shares the benefits of being a CAWA—and reveals the one food she could eat every day. Name & Title: Triniti Halverson, Director, Yellowstone...
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Texas-Sized Growth for Your Foster Program
August 5, 2024, The Association
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According to Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s 2024 State of the Adoption Report, 1 in 3 people say they’d be more likely to adopt if foster-to-adopt were an option. Learn how Operation...
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Tip of the Week: 2024 State of Shelter Adoption Report
This just-released study provides actionable insights to better address adopters’ needs and your community’s concerns 2024 marks the fourth consecutive year shelters across the nation are facing levels at or...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Elizabeth Kowal
Meet one of the newest members of The Association, and get excited about the power of the network all over again Name & Title: Elizabeth Kowal, Executive Director, Shiawassee Humane Society...
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