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Veterinary Care

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 being...

Tip of the Week: Pet Loss Resources

June 1, 2026, The Association

Bookmark and share OVC’s website with families navigating pet loss and the veterinary professionals supporting them Ontario Veterinary College has compiled a wealth of pet loss resources that you can...

Why Limited Admission Shelters Must Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

May 31, 2026, Jess Vibert

The goal is not to eliminate or shrink from risks, but to take the right risks, at the right time, in service of better outcomes for animals By nature, animal...

Why Pet Insurance Matters More Than We Think: A Shelter Leader’s Perspective

May 27, 2026, Katherine M. Shenar

“It’s not just a financial product,” states The Association’s Executive VP. “It’s a retention strategy.” “Pet insurance.” It’s a phrase most of us have heard—but in animal welfare, it’s often...

Tip of the Week: 2 Genius Ways to Train Your Adopters

May 25, 2026, The Association

Modifying the behavior of visitors to your shelter can result in—yup, you guessed it—more adoptions We talk a lot about modifying behavior of dogs and cats to increase their chances...

Policy That Matters: The Animal Welfare Trends Defining 2026

May 18, 2026, Katie Jarl

High-level updates on the more than 500 animal welfare bills introduced across the country this year Back in February, we highlighted four policy areas identified by members of The Association as top...

Tip of the Week: Community Cat Survey Results

May 18, 2026, The Association

Community Cats Central reports measurable year-over-year progress on colony caretakers’ TNR efforts Back in January, we shared the call for participation in Community Cats Central’s twice-annual Colony Sentiment Survey. Colony...

Member Spotlight: Get to Know Stacy LeBaron

May 15, 2026, The Association

The Association

How to even begin to encapsulate Stacy LeBaron’s lifelong career as a tireless advocate for community cats? It all started in 1994, with a donation of one bag of cat...

When Your Direct Reports Ask “What’s Next?”

May 13, 2026, The Association

Human Resources & Operations

Jamie Gay shares why Tree House Humane created role tiers to help staff grow within the organization (& P.S., this new process is already having an impact) Early in my...

Tip of the Week: Go the Extra Smile

May 11, 2026, The Association