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Belinda Lewis, CAWA, Named Honorary Member
Join us in thanking Lewis—and all our Honorary Members—for their contributions to the profession and to The Association “She’s an icon in animal care and control who has provided a...
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Mile-High Momentum: How Denver Is Tackling the Veterinary Shortage
This case study in collaboration and community serves as a model for other shelters The veterinary shortage is hitting the animal welfare sector particularly hard. Veterinarians are leaving shelters for...
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New Hire Three-Month Timeline
A new employee’s first few days, weeks and months can be overwhelming. Here’s how to help them acclimate “We all know hiring is very expensive, right?” shared Kristi Brooks, Director...
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Get to Know: Destinee Wright
The Animal Services Manager at Grand Prairie Animal Services discusses misconceptions about animal sheltering and shares advice for her younger self Name & Title: Destinee Wright, Animal Services Manager, Grand Prairie...
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Letter from the President: We Cannot Afford to Leave Anyone Behind
Jim Tedford renews The Association’s commitment to DEI Dear Colleagues, Without question, these are trying times for many of the most vulnerable among us. Programs intended to support people in need...
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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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The CAWA Credential: Now More Accessible and Inclusive Than Ever
Toronto Humane Society’s CEO shares how the CAWA exam is now more accessible and inclusive to Canadian animal welfare professionals As someone who’s spent years in animal welfare, I know...
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We Didn’t Know It, But We Had Been Preparing for Disaster
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue’s ED reflects on how her resilient team navigated Hurricane Helene—and came out stronger on the other side I’ve always thought of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue as...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Sue Berry, CAWA
The CEO of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League talks about passing judgment on those we serve, a dog named Bomber, and how cool it is to be a CAWA Name...
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Quiz: Are You Eligible for the CAWA Exam?
Find out in four questions Did you know that we have updated the requirements to make the Certified Animal Welfare Administrator program more inclusive? Take this quiz to find out if you qualify to...
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Tip of the Week: Decisions, Decisions…
What to do now, and what can wait until later? This cheat-sheet helps you prioritize When it comes to the animal welfare profession, it can be hard to prioritize tasks...
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14 Ideas for Employee Appreciation Day
Friday, March 7, marks Employee Appreciation Day—the day we honor staff achievement and contributions across all industries. And what amazing contributions so many of your teams make on a daily basis!...
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