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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...

Letter from the President: A Big Problem, But We Have What It Takes to Solve It

June 15, 2026, Jim Tedford

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...

Jobs of the Month—June 2026

June 8, 2026, The Association

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...

Jobs of the Month—May 2026

May 6, 2026, The Association

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...

Tip of the Week: Go-To Guide for Animal Services

April 27, 2026, The Association

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,...

Tip of the Week: 2026 Cat Ownership Stats

April 21, 2026, The Association

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...

Jobs of the Month—April 2026

April 6, 2026, The Association

Human Resources & Operations

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...

Letter from the President: Information (and Hill’s State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report) Is Power

April 3, 2026, Jim Tedford

Leadership

What shapes decisions behind large dog adoptions? It’s all in the report Information is power, and our friends at Hill’s Pet Nutrition have once again knocked the ball out of...

Question from the President: What Role Does Housing Insecurity Play in Pet Relinquishment?

March 25, 2026, Jim Tedford

Human Resources & Operations

As a leader in the field, your perspective on this topic is essential Understanding the true reasons behind owner relinquishment has long been a challenge for animal shelters. While many...

Tip of the Week: More Perfect Pet Profiles

March 23, 2026, The Association

Leadership

Human Resources & Operations

Data trackers at Adoptapet.com have analyzed stats from millions of users looking for their next pet. Here’s what they found out about creating the perfect online pet profile With millions...

Tip of the Week: 2025 Pet Reunification Research Report

March 17, 2026, The Association

Leadership