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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
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
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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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 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
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
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
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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