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Tip of the Week: Community Cats Survey
Colony caretakers, this takes just seconds to complete “It is January, and that means the annual community cats sentiment survey,” says Stacy LeBaron of the Community Cats Podcast and member...
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Tip of the Week: 20 Questions to Answer to Improve Access to Veterinary Care
ICYM this important research aimed at advancing our work as a field As a field, we’ve been tasked to respond to the urgent need for improved access to veterinary care...
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Tip of the Week: Guide to Fighting Community Cat Feeding Bans
Use this free resource to reverse existing bans and prevent new ones from being enacted Prohibitions on feeding community cats are ineffective as they don’t address the core issue—and are...
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Tip of the Week: Trends in Foster-Based Rescues
This recently released report from Shelter Animals Count offers surprising insights on how these orgs contribute to the animal welfare landscape Foster-based rescues are a crucial component of the overall...
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Tip of the Week: Americans’ Social Media Use
Pew Research Center shares the latest data on the most popular online platforms, and who is using them What online platforms do U.S. adults use the most? How does usage...
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Tip of the Week: TNR Survey
This important research will inform how animal welfare organizations can best support Trap-Neuter-Return programs Do you trap cats for the purpose of TNR? Researchers at the University of Tennessee invite you...
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Tip of the Week: Pay Attention!
Have you mastered this foundational active listening technique? The Center for Creative Leadership recently published a fabulous article that outlines six techniques of active listening. Practicing the first technique alone—the...
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Tip of the Week: Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program
Are you a shelter team member on the frontlines, or do you manage staff who are? This program can take them—and you—to the next level Applications are now being accepted...
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Tip of the Week: URI Scoring Chart
Guidelines to assess the need for veterinary care in cats and kittens with URI Thanks to Maddie’s for their lifesaving Kitten & Cat URI Scoring Chart. The infographic provides excellent...
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Tip of the Week: Protect Your Space
…on the calendar, that is It’s easy to get caught in a cycle of constant meetings and urgent tasks that leave no room for strategy or reflection. When you’re constantly...
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Tip of the Week: 2025 State of the Nonprofit Sector
Results show a growing tension between the demand for our services and an increase in financial constraints Last year, Nonprofit Finance Fund collected data from over 2,200 nonprofits across the...
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Tip of the Week: 10 Mini Customer Service Lessons
Catch this recommended resource that’s free for a limited time Hive mind to the rescue! When an inquiring animal welfare pro put out a call in The Association’s online community...
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