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Sure, we knew a little about what to expect based on the Spring Conference for Animal Welfare. But after The Association’s President & CEO Jim Tedford announced that we’d shattered...

Letter From the President on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

November 30, 2020, Jim Tedford

Dear Colleagues, As we in the United States find ourselves amidst a racial reckoning, I will tell you that my vision for animal welfare has never been clearer: The animal welfare...

Stories from the Field: Anicira Veterinary Center

November 24, 2020, The Association

Veterinary Care

To learn more about what’s going on with our colleagues in the field, we’ve been checking in with some agencies to see how they’re faring. Here’s the scoop from Anicira...

Member Spotlight: Get To Know Phil Nichols

November 9, 2020, The Association

It’s not every day you meet a Chief Operating Officer who’s an RVT, too. Oh, and a CAWA. Read on to learn how Toronto Humane Society’s Phil Nichols combines all...

The Genomics of the American Mutt

November 6, 2020, The Association

Human Resources & Operations

Have you visited The Association’s Innovation Bank of short, pre-recorded webinars that feature model programs from your colleagues? We highlight a new session each week, and today we’re excited to share...

Engaging Volunteers During COVID-19: 5 New Virtual Roles

November 3, 2020, The Association

Human Resources & Operations

COVID-19 has impacted all aspects of the animal welfare industry, including how you engage and train your volunteers. Like many agencies, Humane Society of Charlotte has come up with a...

Volunteer Training #inspo: COVID-19 Protocol Videos

October 12, 2020, The Association

Human Resources & Operations

Whether you’re just starting to bring back your volunteers or are fortunate enough to have done so already, you’ve had to put new protocols in place to keep everyone safe...

Are You Doing These 3 Things To Help Keep People & Pets Together?

October 8, 2020, The Association

It’s Thursday, so that means we’re sharing another brilliant idea from our Innovation Bank. These short, pre-recorded webinars feature successful, replicable programs from your colleagues in the field, and today it’s Kentucky Humane...

Member Spotlight: Get To Know Kathleen M. Olson, CAWA

October 6, 2020, The Association

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The first shelter Kathleen M. Olson worked at reached 90% positive outcomes for dogs within 3 years under her leadership. As ED of Purrfect Pals Cat Sanctuary and Adoption Center, she...

DEI: 4 Quick Tips to Get Your Org Started

October 3, 2020, Kelly Cunningham

As national uprising against racial inequity continues, employers across the United States are urgently looking to find ways to create cultures of inclusion. This often begins with the implementation of...

4 Questions with Dr. Michael J. Blackwell

September 23, 2020, The Association