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Introducing Kristy Gonyer, The Association’s Director of Professional Development
The Association’s incoming Director of Professional Development shares her plans for her new role, along with a sneak peek at some exciting changes in the works In the three months...
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Jobs of the Month—August 2026
This just in: A fresh crop of positions submitted to The Association’s Career Center, from organizations all across the country. If you’re not currently looking but know someone who’d be a...
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Letter from the President: Join 700 of Your Closest Friends This October
Jim Tedford can’t wait to welcome you to his home state of Tennessee for this year’s Annual Conference. He’s got even more reasons why you should attend Registration for The...
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Return to Home Is A Leadership Strategy
It almost happened to me, and in that moment I understood fully that when you lose your pet, you want reunification fast. And that when we elevate Return to Home...
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Jobs of the Month—July 2026
Are you looking to spread your professional wings, or know someone who’s ready to fly this summer? Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Mobile Spay/Neuter...
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Special Invitation from the President: All Hands on Deck on July 29
Members of The Association, come join Jim for the annual Leadership Summit. Together we’ll work on solutions that will direct the field’s next steps on pet-inclusive housing Dear Friends and...
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Letter from the President: A Big Problem, But We Have What It Takes to Solve It
Jim Tedford represented The Association and its members at HABRI’s Spring Policy Forum on pet inclusive housing. Here are highlights and next steps. It is not news to you that...
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Jobs of the Month—June 2026
Looking to spread your professional wings? Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Director, Shelter Outreach and Engagement, Humane World for AnimalsWashington, DC The Director of...
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Jobs of the Month—May 2026
As we move into the heart of Spring hiring season, managers may be looking to fill roles before the summer slowdown. If you’re considering a career move, now’s a great...
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Tip of the Week: Go-To Guide for Animal Services
This free new resource has already been hailed as a game changer for anyone in non-profit and municipal animal sheltering “After decades in animal welfare serving as a shelter vet/surgeon,...
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Tip of the Week: 2026 Cat Ownership Stats
New data from the CATalyst Council may challenge long-held assumptions about the typical cat owner The CATalyst Council recently released early findings from their 2026 State of the Cat Report—and...
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Jobs of the Month—April 2026
According to Indeed, hiring managers may feel more urgency this month to find qualified candidates for roles posted at the start of the year that haven’t yet been filled. If...
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