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Tip of the Week: State of Shelter Adoption Report

This just-released study provides actionable insights to better address decreasing adoption rates Too many animals, not enough adoptions…. It’s happening at animal welfare organizations all across the country. To better...
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In Memoriam: Jeanne Werner-Spaulding

November 12, 2023, The Association
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Former Association Board Member and Animal Welfare Veteran Has Passed Away We wish to honor the legacy of Jeanne Werner-Spaulding, a veteran leader and trailblazing woman in the animal welfare profession, who...
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Jobs of the Month—November 2023

November 1, 2023, The Association
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Ready to open the door to new opportunities before year’s end? Peruse a sampling of the latest offerings from The Association’s Career Center. Events & Corporate Relations Manager, IndyHumaneIndianapolis, IN...
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The Association's One & Fun contest sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

Announcing The One & Fun Finalists

Support your colleagues and cast your vote for the grand-prize winners now through October 21 The Association is thrilled to announce the ten finalists in The One & Fun Contest,...
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Letter from the President: Don’t Be Scared

Achieving and Maintaining the CAWA Credential Means More Treats than Tricks Dear Colleagues, Halloween approaches and promises to bring all sort of things that go bump in the night. Our porches...
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Letter from the President: The Single Greatest Threat

The Association’s President & CEO asks for your help in solving animal welfare’s most timely, urgent issue Dear Colleagues, I believe the single greatest threat the animal welfare profession has...
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Jobs of the Month—October 2023

Ready to open the door to new opportunities this Fall? Peruse a sampling of the latest offerings from The Association’s Career Center. Executive Director, Liberty Humane SocietyJersey City, NJ Calling...
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The Association's One & Fun contest sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

The One & Fun Contest Is Now Open For Entries

Share Your Dog Enrichment Programs and Win NexGard® PLUS We know many of you have brand-new or already established behavior enrichment programs—and we want to see them. Submit a short video featuring...
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Conference Update: Early Bird Deadline Is Next Sunday

September 23, 2023, The Association
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Register by midnight on Sunday, October 1, and save a bundle It’s the State Bird of Oregon here to remind you that the Early Bird deadline for The Annual Conference,...
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Polls Open: Cast Your Vote in the 2023 Wagsies People’s Choice Awards

September 19, 2023, The Association
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Support your colleagues and vote today 2023 People’s Choice Wagsies Award Vote now through Tuesday, October 3 Polls are now open for the 2023 People’s Choice Wagsies Awards, presented by...
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Meet a CAWA: Jeana Roth

Earning your Certified Animal Welfare Administrator credential can help you advance within the animal welfare profession. Being a CAWA is also game-changing for the animals in your care. Just ask...
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Conference 2023: Spotlight on the Fundraising Track

September 6, 2023, The Association
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Community-centered fundraising. Multicultural campaigns. Getting your board on board…  These are just a few of the topics in the Fundraising track at The Annual Conference in Portland this November. And...
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