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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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Ode to the New CAWA Exam
Learn the thought behind the new process for accreditation As someone fortunate to participate in the development of the new Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) exam launched in beta version...
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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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