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Word on the Street with Kurt Krukenberg
“If we don’t meet our own self-care needs, we’re actually doing a disservice to the rest of the organization and to the animals and people we’re supporting.” When it comes...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Sally Hubbard
Read about Sally Hubbard’s 21-year journey with Save-A-Pet, Inc., driven by her belief that compassion for people is just as important as compassion for animals Name & Title: Sally Hubbard, CAWA,...
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Tip of the Week: Empathy Protocol
What does empathy look like at your organization? In her recent article in Harvard Business Review, “Empathy Is a Non-Negotiable Leadership Skill. Here’s How to Practice It,” Palena Neale reminds...
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Word on the Street with Shannon Wells
June 23, 2025, The Association
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“We have important conversations about making this work sustainable—not just a stepping stone where people burn out and move on, but a long-term, rewarding career path…” We asked the Executive...
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Word on the Street with Meredith Jones
May 13, 2025, The Association
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We must open doors and keep holding them open… “We must open doors and keep holding them open,” stated Meredith Jones of Operation Kindness in last month’s Roundtable. It’s the...
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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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