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Veterinary Care

From: Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DABVP, Fran Marino Endowed Professor of Shelter Medicine Education, Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program, University of FloridaTo: My colleagues in animal welfareSubject: Concerns and benefits of post-adoption...

Jobs of the Month—May 2023

May 3, 2023, The Association

Looking to spread your professional wings? Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Vice President of Animal Welfare, Humane Rescue AllianceWashington, DC This new...

Letter from the President: Our People Are Our Most Valuable Assets

May 1, 2023, Jim Tedford

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The future of our profession is on your shoulders. Has your organization completed the 2023 Compensation & Benefits Study? Dear Friends & Colleagues, In animal welfare work, our people are...

What Do Our Communities Most Need to Be the Places We Already Think They Are?

April 18, 2023, The Association

3 quick questions with Dalbin Osorio What’re you doing next Wednesday, April 26? If you didn’t already save the date for Virtual Equity: Using Tech to Increase Access for Emerging...

Letter from the President: Your Official Invitation to The Solutions Summit

April 12, 2023, Jim Tedford

The Association’s President & CEO is saving the date – see you on June 13? Dear Colleagues, Please accept this as your official invitation to The Association for Animal Welfare...

Time to Celebrate: Ready for Everything, with Kindness & Professionalism

April 12, 2023, Anna Payton

Guest Voices

In honor of National Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week, I would like to share a list of shout-outs and well-deserved thank yous. Unfortunately, animal care and control workers are...

Time to Celebrate: ACO Appreciation Week 2023

April 9, 2023, Jerrica Owen, CAWA

Guest Voices

The National Animal Care and Control Association’s Executive Director explains why April 9 through 15 is so important to our animal welfare colleagues who risk their lives on a daily...

Jobs of the Month—April 2023

April 4, 2023, The Association

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Looking to spread your professional wings? Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Director of Development, Talbot HumaneEaston, MD This position will develop and...

You’re Invited: DEI Ambassadors Program

March 29, 2023, The Association

Applications for this program, which includes a 3-day in-person training in Columbus, OH, are open now through April 14 Do you represent an organization with a demonstrated commitment to advancing...

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

March 22, 2023, The Association

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...

2023 Compensation & Benefits Study: Knowledge Is Power

March 13, 2023, Kristi Mack

Guest Voices