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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

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

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

DocuPet’s recent research sheds light on lost dogs, their owners, and the people who might find them We know that lost pets have a higher chance of being reunified with...

Jobs of the Month—March 2026

March 11, 2026, The Association

Spring’s nearly here, and with it comes a season of new beginnings. Are you ready to bloom in a new role, or know someone who is? Following is a sampling...

COVER -- Hill's 2026 State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report

Tip of the Week: 2026 State of Shelter Adoption Report

March 10, 2026, The Association

Large dogs take the spotlight in this year’s annual research series from Hill’s Pet Nutrition Why are large dogs waiting longer to be adopted than their smaller counterparts? What is...

Research Opportunity: Collaborate with Scientists from U Penn

March 5, 2026, The Association

Seeking animal shelters and rescue groups that adopt out dogs and cats in the continental United States Are you interested in learning about the power of the human-animal bond, and...

Memo from the President: Available Executive Leadership Positions

February 21, 2026, Jim Tedford