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Bright Idea: How One Shelter Integrates Pet Insurance Into their Adoption Experience
Foothills Animal Shelter offers 30 days of pet insurance as a part of their adoption package—not as an upsell, but as a safety net that keeps pets in homes “It’s...
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This Is Just the Beginning
The Association’s Vice President of Programs shares our number-one priority in designing our professional development offerings. (Hint: there are 1,600 of them) Over the last few years, I’ve seen interest...
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Letter from the President: There Are Rising Stars Amongst Us
Jim Tedford invites you and your best and brightest to The Annual Conference, November 4-6, 2025 Dear Colleagues, I was fortunate to have many great leaders who took a gamble...
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Jobs of the Month—August 2025
This just in: A fresh crop of positions submitted to The Association’s Career Center, including several executive-level leadership roles. If you’re not currently looking but know someone who’d be a...
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Tip of the Week: 2025 State of Shelter Adoption Report
This just-released study provides actionable insights to better address adopters’ needs and your community’s concerns 2024 marks the fifth consecutive year shelters across the nation are experiencing more intakes than...
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Jobs of the Month—July 2025
Are you looking to spread your professional wings, or know someone who’s ready to fly this summer? Following is a sampling of the latest offerings at The Association’s Career Center. Veterinary Clinic...
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Letter from the President: Are Animal Welfare Professionals Fairly Compensated?
Complete the 2025 Compensation & Benefits Study and see how your organization stacks up Dear Friends & Colleagues, It has been two whole years since I reached out to you...
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Honoring Juneteenth Is a Call to Action!
This year, celebrating Juneteenth requires a deeper examination of the historical barriers Black communities have faced in accessing pet services, shelter leadership, and veterinary care Juneteenth continues to mark a pivotal...
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Guest Voices: An Insider’s View of Clear the Shelters
“People Line Up Before the Doors Open—It’s Exciting and Energizing” Every year, more than 1,000 organizations nationwide unite for Clear the Shelters, a powerful, month-long adoption campaign sponsored by Hill’s...
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Jobs of the Month—June 2025
Are you looking to spread your professional wings, or know someone who’s ready to fly? Following is a sampling of the latest offerings at The Association’s Career Center. Community Events Manager, The...
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Belinda Lewis, CAWA, Named Honorary Member
Join us in thanking Lewis—and all our Honorary Members—for their contributions to the profession and to The Association “She’s an icon in animal care and control who has provided a...
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Jobs of the Month—May 2025
April showers bring opportunities to bloom this May. Are you looking to spread your professional wings, or know someone who’s ready to fly? Following is a sampling of the latest...
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