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Bright Idea: How One Shelter Used Virtual Dog Training to Reduce Adoption Returns

Today, most animal shelters typically see between 7 and 20 percent of pets returned to the organization within the first 6 months of adoption. While we in the profession know...
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2023 Compensation & Benefits Study: Knowledge Is Power

It’s that time again… We’re thrilled to announce that data collection for the 2023 Compensation & Benefits Study will open on Tuesday, March 14. This online benchmarking platform provides on-demand...
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Can Training Classes Help Adopted Dogs Stay In Their Homes?

Your shelter is invited to participate in new research to prevent behavioral returns Most shelters report return rates between 7 percent and 20 percent. That means up to one in...
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Members Survey Open Through 3/23

Your opinion means everything. As we mentioned last week, we’re reaching out to ask for your thoughts on a topic we believe matters to you and the entire animal welfare...
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Jobs of the Month—March 2023

Looking to spread your professional wings? Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Design & Communications Director, Shelter Animals CountRemote This position will design,...
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Your Opinion Means Everything

February 28, 2023, The Association
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It’s true – your engagement with us on emerging and existing trends is so very important. Your team at The Association wants to hear from you on topics ranging from...
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Wanted by 3/27: Your Biggest, Most Transformative Ideas

February 19, 2023, The Association
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You could be selected to present at The Fall Conference What: The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement is looking for major innovative projects and programs that have transformed animal welfare...
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Jobs of the Month—February 2023

February 1, 2023, The Association
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Looking to spread your professional wings? Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Animal Services Analyst/Manager, City of Visalia Animal Services Visalia, CA This...
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Letter From the President: Navigating 2023’s Big Hairy Problems

January 13, 2023, Jim Tedford
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I hope 2023 has started out well for each of you, and that you’re on track to make it a great year for your community, the animals, your organization, and...
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Jobs of the Month—January 2023

New Year, new adventure? Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Animal Services Deputy Director, City of BrownsvilleBrownsville, TX The successful candidate is a...
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10 Most Talked-About Resources of 2022

December 29, 2022, The Association
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This blog’s all you—all your suggestions, that is. Over the past year, we listened and took notes as you passed along your favorite books, tech tools, websites, links and apps....
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10 Most Popular Webinars of 2022

December 28, 2022, The Association
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Here are the 10 juiciest, most actionable and thought-provoking webinars of the year—some you attended live, and some oldies but goodies you kept coming back to. Catch up on what you...
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