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You’re about to meet the real deal. A pioneer in naming and building awareness of the link between animal abuse and human violence, Phil Arkow shares his rich experience in...

Tip of the Week: This Question Can Change Everything

December 6, 2021, The Association

Tip of the Week

It may be Monday, but we’re looking ahead to, well, Looking Forward: The Future of Animal Welfare. The 3-day virtual conference kicks off tomorrow at 1 ET, and today’s tip is...

The Great CAWA Throwdown

November 29, 2021, The Association

Yup, you read that title right. It wasn’t our idea, but all props go to Arizona Humane Society’s President & CEO, Steven Hansen, DVM, MBA, and member of The Association’s...

Comps & Benefits Update: This Survey Can Make You Smarter

November 23, 2021, The Association

Here’s one more juicy reason to register for the Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking Survey. And yup, it may be even juicier than the fact that the Early Bird deadline is...

Cybersecurity in Animal Welfare: How to protect your organization

November 20, 2021, Jessica Arnold

It’s a scary digital world, friends. We know we’ve got problems when even the FBI gets hacked. But, we’re animal welfare! It’s all kittens and puppies and rainbows and happy endings,...

Harassment, Threats & Workplace Security in Animal Welfare

November 17, 2021, The Association

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Have you ever been harassed, bullied, or threatened because of your job helping animals? Unfortunately, it is not uncommon. And as it’s one of today’s most relevant and pressing topics...

Rural Challenges in Animal Welfare, Part 2: People, People, Who’s Got the People?

November 16, 2021, Cole Wakefield

In Part 1 of his series on Rural Challenges in Animal Welfare, Cole Wakefield, Animal Services Director for Good Shepherd Humane Society, got the field thinking about the availability of resources...

3 Ways to Be a More Effective Humane Enforcement Officer

November 12, 2021, The Association

Next month, we’ll be digging into seven of today’s most pressing issues during Looking Ahead: The Future of Animal Welfare. One session will focus on humane law enforcement—how this invaluable...

Member Spotlight: Get To Know Kelly Bauer

November 9, 2021, The Association

“I love storytelling,” says Kelly Bauer, Executive Director at The Center for Animal Health & Welfare in Easton, PA. That would come as no surprise to supporters and fans of...

Meet a CAWA: Jessica Des Lauriers

November 8, 2021, The Association

C-A-W-A. When you see those 4 letters after someone’s name, it means they’ve distinguished their skills in an already demanding field—and have passed a very comprehensive exam. We’re thrilled to...

New Blog Series: Rural Challenges in Animal Welfare

October 13, 2021, Cole Wakefield