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🎉 Registration for TAFA 2026 is open! Join us in Washington, D.C., July 31–Aug. 3, as #TakingActionForAnimals takes over the capital. 🐾 Advocates from around the world will come together for a weekend of learning, networking and real impact. 🌍✨ Explore the details and save $10 on full conference registration with code TF10SM at: bit.ly/4sJmd6s We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

@okhumane, a participant in the @humaneworldorg Shelter Mentorship program, is putting in the work this year to strengthen and expand its community cat programming! 🐱✨ Last month, in collaboration with local partner organizations, their team hosted a Feral Feline Frenzy and provided free services to more than 185 cats. Fun fact: 66 of those cats came from a single colony. 🙌 Oklahoma Humane is committed to ongoing partnerships with local TNR organizations to better support community cats and the caretakers who look after them. Learn more about the work they’re doing at: okhumane.org.

What latest innovations in animal welfare will be on display at #AnimalCareExpo? 🐾 Check out our latest blog: bit.ly/4bkL62k

Think Easter leads to a surge in surrendered rabbits? 🐰 See what the data shows: bit.ly/4cJ17OC

Understanding pet behavior, communicating effectively with overwhelmed owners and strengthening your behavioral support programs can make all the difference in keeping pets where they belong — at home. 🏡🐶🐱 Here are smart, practical tips to build behavior‑assistance and pet‑retention programs that work: bit.ly/4boXltw

🏆 Have you voted for the 2026 #MoreThanAPet Community Hero? Your daily vote will help determine which community will receive a $10,000 grant to provide essential support for people and pets. Vote TODAY: secure.humaneworld.org/page/186483/da… Special thanks to our partners Cogir Senior Living, @smallsforcats, @ACECash and Hartz. 💙

Did you hear the news? The @HillsPet Nutrition 2026 State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report is here! 🎉 The latest findings take a close look at the challenges and opportunities shaping large‑dog adoption today. 📉 Barriers: What’s keeping potential adopters from choosing big dogs 👀 Perceptions: How personal experiences influence attitudes 🛠️ Solutions: Programs and resources that can help more families say “yes” Dive into the full report: hillspet.com/shelter-report

Paid and #remote summer 2026 #internship opportunity in our Wildlife Protection (United States) team! 🐻🐺🦊 Join @humaneworldorg and gain hands-on experience supporting programs and policies that protect wild animals and their habitats. As an intern, you’ll help research key wild animal protection issues, support advocacy and policy initiatives, and collaborate with experts working to advance humane legislation and programs. This is a great opportunity to build experience in public policy, conservation and nonprofit advocacy while contributing to meaningful change. Don't miss out! Submit your application before March 23 at: bit.ly/4b42Wqb

Since 2015, Pilots To The Rescue has teamed up with more than 100 shelters to fly over 6,200 at-risk animals to safety. ✈️ Puddle-hop into our latest article to learn how you can get involved: bit.ly/4uhR0Zk

Last month, the Kentucky Animal Welfare Summit brought together animal welfare advocates from across the state to discuss the legislative process and celebrate wins for animals. 🎉 Among the many highlights: Karen Little, co-founder of @AlleyCatAdvocat, received the 2025 Achievement for Animals Award and representatives from the Montgomery County Animal Shelter were presented with a $5,000 ceremonial check commemorating a donation from Humane World for Animals for the purchase of over 30 outdoor doghouses. 🙌 To learn more about advocacy days and how to get involved, visit: bit.ly/3PjYxqu 📷: Group photo courtesy of Courtney Horning 📷: Humane World Staff photo courtesy of Julie Gray, DVM 📷: All other photos courtesy of Jennifer Komis

New ideas? ✅ Smart humor? ✅ Metaphors that actually land? ✅ Say hello to @NonprofitAF 's Vu Le, taking the main stage at #AnimalCareExpo on April 7! 🎤 Get ready for fresh ways to level up your work, connect more meaningfully, and help your community thrive. Got a challenge you want Vu to weigh in on? Drop it in the comments and he might tackle it live on stage! 💬 Learn more: bit.ly/3Naoxnz

Animal welfare professionals, this one’s for you! Join our free webinar to explore how shelters and animal services agencies can better support staff and communities in humanely solving conflicts with wildlife. Learn how to build stronger programs, reduce field workload and boost community awareness around wildlife issues. 📅 March 26, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET 👉 Register at: bit.ly/4c6zdOq 🎓 CE credit available for CAWA through The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and the National Animal Care & Control Association

Doggie speed dating? Sign us up! 🙌 Learn how @nhspca engaged their community and gave dogs an opportunity to showcase their personalities outside of the kennel: bit.ly/3MG7rxV

🏆Vote now for the 2026 #MoreThanAPet Community Hero Award finalists! Your daily vote will help determine which community will receive a $10,000 grant to provide essential support for people and pets. Vote TODAY: secure.humaneworld.org/page/186483/da… Special thanks to our partners Cogir Senior Living, @smallsforcats, @ACECash and Hartz.💙

The Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ guidelines for animal care don’t just affect sheltering operations—they also have major implications for shelter design. If you’re designing a new facility (or redesigning your existing one), aligning with the ASV guidelines is the smart way to go. Learn more at bit.ly/4cjJZAO.

Ready to remove barriers to adoption? 🤔Sign up for our Expo Learning Lab designed to help you rethink your adoption processes. 💡 You'll leave with an adoption questionnaire tailored to your organization’s needs, a formalized way to track data and practical tools you can put to work the moment you're home. 🎉 Learn more and add a Learning Lab to your #AnimalCareExpo experience today: bit.ly/3OMPIVX

A healthier life starts with spay/neuter. 🐾 Spread the word with our free fact sheet: bit.ly/4aIFBtO #WorldSpayDay

We need your help! 🐾 Take a moment to help guide future standards for dogs in commercial breeding operations. Your voice can drive meaningful change for animals who need it most. 👉 Fill out the action alert: bit.ly/4rF2JzI #StopPuppyMills #AnimalWelfare

#TrainingTuesday is here! Learn at your own pace with Sarah Stewart, RSW, and Jessica Dolce, MS, as they guide you through the foundations of trauma‑informed care. 💙 Get started at bit.ly/4aEhpsC and earn a certificate of completion. ✅ 📌 All of our webinars are approved for NACA and CAWA credits.

Meet Nacho, Tacoma’s first pet mayor and the star of a fundraiser that brought in more than $14,000. 🎉 See how this fun election fundraiser worked and how you can try it, too: bit.ly/3OnLmo5