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It’s a scary digital world, friends. We know we’ve got problems when even the FBI gets hacked. But, we’re animal welfare! It’s all kittens and puppies and rainbows and happy endings,...

Harassment, Threats & Workplace Security in Animal Welfare

November 17, 2021, The Association

Have you ever been harassed, bullied, or threatened because of your job helping animals? Unfortunately, it is not uncommon. And as it’s one of today’s most relevant and pressing topics...

3 Ways to Be a More Effective Humane Enforcement Officer

November 12, 2021, The Association

Next month, we’ll be digging into seven of today’s most pressing issues during Looking Ahead: The Future of Animal Welfare. One session will focus on humane law enforcement—how this invaluable...

Meet a CAWA: Jessica Des Lauriers

November 8, 2021, The Association

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

C-A-W-A. When you see those 4 letters after someone’s name, it means they’ve distinguished their skills in an already demanding field—and have passed a very comprehensive exam. We’re thrilled to...

Research: What’s the Impact of Community Veterinary Medicine Programs?

October 20, 2021, Veronica Accornero, Ph.D.

Veterinary Care

Are community veterinary medicine programs meeting the needs of underserved pets and their families? The ASPCA’s Veronica Accornero, Ph.D., digs into recent research conducted at Asheville Humane Society that addresses...

Meet a CAWA: Maria Solacito, DVM

October 11, 2021, The Association

CAWA: When you see those 4 letters after someone’s name, it means they have distinguished their skills in an already demanding field—and that they’ve studied for and passed a very...

Meet a CAWA: Beau Archer

September 13, 2021, The Association

CAWA: Those four little letters mean a lot. When you see CAWA after someone’s name, it means they have distinguished their skills in an already demanding field and are committed...

You’re Invited: Come Blog for Us!

September 9, 2021, The Association

The Association’s Blog is the place to go to learn about successful practices and programs, grants and professional development opportunities, and resources for building diversity, equity, and inclusion. We also...

Tip of the Week: Mind if We Freshen Up a Bit?

August 23, 2021, The Association

Tip of the Week

We hope you’re enjoying this new column as much as we are. Get a shot of fresh inspo every Monday when we share tools, time-savers, and just-plain-genius ideas that your...

Tip of the Week: Spaghetti, with a Side of Teambuilding

August 16, 2021, The Association

Tip of the Week

Happy Monday! Here’s the third installment of our new Tip of the Week column, where we pass along tools, time-savers, and just-plain-genius ideas that your colleagues and members of The...

Meet a CAWA: Miguel Abi-hassan

August 9, 2021, The Association