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Jobs of the Month—April 2021
Did you know we have a Career Center where you can look for and post new opportunities?…
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Member Spotlight: Get To Know Judy Hunter
Shout out and our undying gratitude to this month’s featured member AND the chair of…
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New Resources for Fighting Breed Discrimination in the Homeowners Insurance Industry
Earlier this year, we announced a new initiative to end breed discrimination in the homeowners…
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COVID-19 A Year Later: Q&A with Metro Denver CAT
Earlier this year, we shined a spotlight on Metro Denver CAT. This model coalition conducts…
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Letter From the President: The Association Is Your Association
Dear Friends & Colleagues, My uniform during the pandemic has been a T-shirt emblazoned with…
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Jobs of the Month—March 2021
Did you know The Association has a Career Center where you can look for and post new…
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Spring Conference Spotlight: A Feline Approach to Strategic Planning
What if cats ruled the world…or at least lead your organization’s strategic planning sessions?! With that spirit in mind, we hope you’ll join us for A Feline Approach to Strategic Planning, Jan F. Brazzell’s June 8 workshop at the virtual Spring Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement.
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New Resources for Fighting Breed Discrimination in the Homeowners Insurance Industry
Earlier this year, we announced a new initiative to end breed discrimination in the homeowners insurance industry. Along with major animal welfare groups including Best Friends, the Humane Society of the United States, Animal Legal Defense Fund, and Humane Rescue Alliance, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement signed on to a new white paper calling for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to investigate the use of breed discrimination lists.
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COVID-19 A Year Later: Q&A with Metro Denver CAT
Earlier this year, we shined a spotlight on Metro Denver CAT. This model coalition conducts TNR and connects residents with spay/neuter and wellness resources for both owned and community cats.
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Letter From the President: The Association Is Your Association
Dear Friends & Colleagues, My uniform during the pandemic has been a T-shirt emblazoned with these words: I miss hugs and live music. And I certainly miss connecting with all of you.
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Research Report: Outdoor Cat Management Options
For this week’s Innovation Bank, we’re taking a look at recommendations for outdoor cat management. Which programs or practices are most effective at saving lives? Biologist John D.
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Jobs of the Month—March 2021
Did you know The Association has a Career Center where you can look for and post new opportunities? Here’s just a sample of the current listings. Development & Public Relations Manager, McKamey Animal CenterChattanooga, TN This position supports the ED in all aspects of fundraising, including donor development, cultivation, grant writing and event planning.
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Hurting Someone You Love: My Ignorance Cut Deep When A Friend Told Me They Are Transgender
By Katherine M. Shenar (She/Her), CAWA Around six years ago I went to dinner with a friend who I hadn’t seen in months.
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How to Host a Moonshot Forum
Josh introduced readers to the moonshot forum in his recent blog, 5 Steps to Psychological Safety in the Workplace. We were intrigued and wanted to learn more, so he graciously obliged.
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Words We’re Tired of Hearing – And How to Move Forward
Tired of talking about the pandemic? Leah Collins, One & All’s Director of Client Strategy & Success, is too. Here Leah shares a few high-level strategies for moving forward.
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Member Spotlight: Get To Know T’ Fisher
AlignCare’s Director of Ops has done it all—and she gives a great movie recommendation to boot! Read on to meet this animal welfare superstar. Name: T’ FisherMember of The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement since: 2018Organization: AlignCareTitle: Director of Operations Q&A with T’ Fisher The Association: What are three words to describe you? T’ Fisher: Motivated, Positive, Team player The Association: What’s your elevator pitch for AlignCare? T’F: AlignCare is the One Health healthcare system that aligns current community resources, including social service agencies, animal welfare organizations…
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