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Are You Kidding Me?

Just because a dog is shy or big and rambunctious does not mean he will be better or worse with children. Dr. Emily Weiss challenges you to take a hard...
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Let’s wrap up this Pets as Gifts stuff

‘Tis the season for looking back to existing research on pets given as gifts. Dr. Weiss shares evidence to bust the myth that it’s a bad idea for good. My...
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Tip of the Week: Financially Friendly Pet Services

Share or sign on to this free searchable locator of resources for pet owners Are the populations you serve struggling to access care and resources? A new website powered by...
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Tip of the Week: Board Approval

Is your staff facing unfair criticism from the community? Here’s a nifty idea for taking back the narrative and letting your employees know how important and appreciated they are “We...
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Tip of the Week: It’s Not Just What You Say…

…it’s how you say it. Put your marketing copy to the test—a readability test, that is—to ensure your messaging is clear and easy to understand According to nonprofit comms expert...
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Wagsies Open Now Thru 7/28

It’s really worth entering this year, we promise The submissions window for the 2024 Wagsies Award Program is open now through Sunday, July 28. This year we’re shaking things up—in...
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Tip of the Week: Ring Their Bell (and then some)

How do you celebrate adoptions? Listen to what your colleagues are doing Inquiring minds in our online member community want to know: Since adoption is our ultimate goal for every...
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Tip of the Week: Guest List

Here’s one smart idea you just may want to opt in to Do you offer free WiFi to visitors at your adoption center? Atlanta Humane Society does, and shares three...
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Tip of the Week: ACO Appreciation Week Toolkit

How nifty is this?! Grab a toolkit of resources to make honoring your ACOs easier and more meaningful Are you ready for April 14-20? Thought about how you’ll be honoring...
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Tip of the Week: Found Kitten Flow Chart

Thanks to Hearts Speak and Dallas Animal Services for making this nifty customizable template available It’s coming up on Kitten Season, and nobody has extra time to reinvent the wheel—or...
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Tip of the Week: Mind Your Ps & QRs

In 2023, QR codes saw a 52.34% jump in usage since the year prior. If they’re not already part of your marketing strategy, here‘s a great (and free!) place to...
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Tip of the Week: Pet Profiles Made (Really) Easy

Time-saving? Effective? Fun to read? This AI tool checks all the boxes. We shared PetSmart Charities’ Rescue Writer when it was released last month. And ever since, we’ve heard great...
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