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Your Opinion Means Everything

February 28, 2023, The Association
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It’s true – your engagement with us on emerging and existing trends is so very important. Your team at The Association wants to hear from you on topics ranging from...
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Wanted by 3/27: Your Biggest, Most Transformative Ideas

February 19, 2023, The Association
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You could be selected to present at The Fall Conference What: The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement is looking for major innovative projects and programs that have transformed animal welfare...
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Jobs of the Month—February 2023

February 1, 2023, The Association
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Looking to spread your professional wings? Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Animal Services Analyst/Manager, City of Visalia Animal Services Visalia, CA This...
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Letter From the President: Navigating 2023’s Big Hairy Problems

January 13, 2023, Jim Tedford
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I hope 2023 has started out well for each of you, and that you’re on track to make it a great year for your community, the animals, your organization, and...
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Jobs of the Month—January 2023

New Year, new adventure? Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Animal Services Deputy Director, City of BrownsvilleBrownsville, TX The successful candidate is a...
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10 Most Talked-About Resources of 2022

December 29, 2022, The Association
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This blog’s all you—all your suggestions, that is. Over the past year, we listened and took notes as you passed along your favorite books, tech tools, websites, links and apps....
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10 Most Popular Webinars of 2022

December 28, 2022, The Association
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Here are the 10 juiciest, most actionable and thought-provoking webinars of the year—some you attended live, and some oldies but goodies you kept coming back to. Catch up on what you...
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Best of the Blog 2022

December 27, 2022, The Association
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Here’s a run-down of some of the most-viewed posts of 2022. We’d love to know what you think of them—and what you’d like to read more of in 2023. Tip...
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A Message to The Association’s New Board of Directors

As the immediate Past Chair, Brad Shear welcomes and introduces the newly elected Board of Directors, as voted in during The Association’s annual business meeting, held last month at The...
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Jobs of the Month—December 2022

December 6, 2022, The Association
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Ready for the next adventure? Got a new position to fill? Head over to The Association’s Career Center. Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities. Animal Adoption Center Counselor,...
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Letter From the President: Let’s Be Thankful Every Day

November 23, 2022, Jim Tedford
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Dear Friends and Colleagues, I suppose it’s nice that we officially set aside one day a year to be thankful.  I am inclined, however, to offer up an alternative.  Let’s...
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Celebrating Bruce Roney: Always Going Above & Beyond

After 22 years, Bruce Roney is stepping down as President & CEO of the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS). I have known Bruce for most of those years, and have had...
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