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4 Key Insights from Rebranding a 143-Year-Old Organization (During a Pandemic)
Matt Pepper and Tom Varitek, CEO and Communications VP, respectively, of Michigan Humane—formerly Michigan Humane Society—recently sat down with The Association’s Katherine Shenar to discuss what goes into the reinvigoration...
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5 Anxiety Hacks for Your Shelter Med Team (and everybody else)
VETgirl recently hosted a free YouTube LIVE event with Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW, LCSW, and Chief Happiness Officer at VETgirl. With more than 17 years working with veterinary teams, Moga...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Cole Wakefield
Good Shepherd Humane Society’s Cole Wakefield is a new member of The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement—yet already he’s distinguished himself as a thoughtful leader who asks important questions, sees...
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COVID-19 Event Planning: Online Auction Resources
With restrictions on large in-person gatherings still in place, you may have recently made the decision to take this year’s auction online. Many of your colleagues have been successfully hosting...
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Member Spotlight: Get To Know Matt Chan
Santa Barbara Humane Society’s Matt Chan is a reminder of why we do the work we do. Need some inspiration? Give this a read. Spoiler alert–guaranteed smile forthcoming: This article...
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COVID-19 Communications: Oregon Humane’s Virtual Shelter Tour
Your community misses you—and wants to know about the services you are currently offering and the good work you are doing. While they may not be able to volunteer or...
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Special Events Spotlight: Sacramento SPCA’s Virtual Doggy Dash
We know this much is true about the animal welfare field—we’re resilient, we’re innovative, and we bring communities together. Case in point: When COVID-19 restrictions on large group events threatened...
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Workplace Culture Agreements: 4 Quick Q&As
Your organization likely has a mission statement, vision statement and core values. And as a leader (or aspiring leader), you may have been involved in their creation, revision and/or implementation....
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COVID-19 Chronicles: Weathering the Storm with Humane Society Silicon Valley
It’s July 2020—and looking back just four months ago is nothing like looking back at March 2019. Humane Society Silicon Valley’s Chief of Shelter Medicine, Cristie Kamiya, DVM, MBA, assesses...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Mindy Tiner
Tough times can make strong leaders even stronger. Case in point: Meet Mindy Tiner of Tulsa SPCA. Name: Mindy TinerMember of The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement since: 2014Organization: Tulsa SPCATitle: Executive...
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COVID-19 Check-In: A View from the Rural South
Intake’s down and volunteers have stepped up to foster…. Yes, this is a phenomenon that many shelters have experienced during the pandemic—but not all shelters. The Association’s Katherine Shenar and...
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If Your Adoption Policies Put Up Barriers, You’re Part Of The Problem
This three-part blog is the result of a conversation between The Association’s Katherine Shenar, Ed Jamison of Dallas Animal Services, and PetHealth’s Steve Zeidman. Each offers a unique view on...
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