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Meet a CAWA: Triniti Halverson

The Director of Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter shares the benefits of being a CAWA—and reveals the one food she could eat every day. Name & Title: Triniti Halverson, Director, Yellowstone...
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Texas-Sized Growth for Your Foster Program

According to Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s 2024 State of the Adoption Report, 1 in 3 people say they’d be more likely to adopt if foster-to-adopt were an option. Learn how Operation...
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Tip of the Week: 2024 State of Shelter Adoption Report

This just-released study provides actionable insights to better address adopters’ needs and your community’s concerns 2024 marks the fourth consecutive year shelters across the nation are facing levels at or...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Elizabeth Kowal

Meet one of the newest members of The Association, and get excited about the power of the network all over again Name & Title: Elizabeth Kowal, Executive Director, Shiawassee Humane Society...
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“It’s Just Not Supposed To Happen This Way”

Dr. Weiss details the compounding losses that occurred when one shelter adopted out a dog with behavioral concerns. Sarah and Max, my friend’s daughter and her boyfriend, are dream dog...
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The Myth of July 4th (and how you can help get Sammy home by dinner)

It’s time once again to pause and reflect on ways we can decrease the need for lost pets to enter the shelter at any time of year There has been...
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Three Reasons to Take the DEI Survey Today

Make your voice heard! The deadline for this groundbreaking survey has been extended through July 31 In today’s increasingly dynamic workplace, understanding the perspectives and experiences of your employees is...
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Tip of the Week: Model 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 2023 Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking Study, more than...
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Word on the Street with Aiko Okamoto, SPHR

Deep thoughts, good advice and tough talk on hot topics Welcome to the latest installment of our new column featuring brief, power-packed statements, suggestions and sentiments from your colleagues in...
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How I Got Here: Raissa Allaire

Welcome to the latest installment of one of our newest features, “How I Got Here,” that digs into the career trajectory of an animal welfare professional and member of The...
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Is it time for a new goal?

If a shelter is aiming to achieve no euthanasia or 100% live release and they’re doing everything right…guess what? When I step into the future and see communities who have...
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Word on the Street with Lily Yap, MBA

Deep thoughts, good advice and tough talk on hot topics Welcome to our new column featuring brief, power-packed statements and sentiments from your colleagues in the animal welfare profession. Members,...
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