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Word on the Street with Sarah Hicks, DVM
February 8, 2025, The Association
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Deep thoughts, good advice and tough talk on hot topics When shelters are covered in local media these days, headlines very often include references to overcrowding. We in the field...
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The Intake Podcast: How DocuPet Alleviates the Licensing Burden
If you’re an animal welfare professional looking to reduce intake and provide faster solutions for lost pets and worried families, this episode is for you Meet Phillip Zimmerman. From his...
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Letter from the President: The CAWA Beta Exam Is Open Now Through June 30
The Association’s President & CEO shares how the only credential of its kind has gotten even stronger Dear Colleagues, If you are a leader in our field, or are working...
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Tip of the Week: Sample DEI Policy
Does your organization have a DEI policy? Here’s an example statement of intent from your colleagues in the field According to The Association’s 2023 Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking Study, more...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Jessica Umunnabuike
Find out what makes this member of The DEI Council tick Name & Title: Jessica Umunnabuike, Senior Talent and Diversity Specialist, San Diego Humane Society & SPCA Member of The Association...
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Tip of the Week: You Deserve a Break Today
Three ideas for incorporating the power of play into your daily breaks In his session at The Annual Conference this past November, “Reducing Burnout Through Play,” Gary Ware shared a...
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Are You Kidding Me?
Just because a dog is shy or big and rambunctious does not mean he will be better or worse with children. Dr. Emily Weiss challenges you to take a hard...
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Tip of the Week: From Generation to Generation
December 30, 2024, The Association
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Traits, influences and demographics of the 5 generations currently making up the workforce We were thrilled to hear from you that Phil Gwoke’s keynote at The Annual Conference, “Leading Across...
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Tip of the Week: McKinsey’s Year in Charts
December 23, 2024, The Association
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Twelve top data visualizations that speak to global change in the business and social sectors In their session, “Adapting a Business Mindset to Animal Welfare,” at The Annual Conference, CAWAs...
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Letter from the President: The Secret of My Success(ion Plan)
The Association’s President & CEO has a suggestion for your New Year’s Resolution Dear Colleagues, A leader’s work is never done. And if that leader happens to be an animal...
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Let’s wrap up this Pets as Gifts stuff
‘Tis the season for looking back to existing research on pets given as gifts. Dr. Weiss shares evidence to bust the myth that it’s a bad idea for good. My...
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