The culture of an animal welfare organization is strengthened by the diversity of our teams and our common passion for animals. From accountants to veterinarians, fundraisers to humane educators, and animal care staff to communicators, everyone in your organization likely has an innate idea of what is considered good or bad treatment of animals. But could they all define animal welfare if asked, and would their definitions be the same? 

A common understanding of animal welfare is essential to supporting your mission and can be achieved by intentionally integrating welfare into your organization’s culture.

This will: 
1) ensure your team is aligned when it comes to animal welfare,
2) support improved change management when introducing new programs and services or best practices and protocols, and
3) empower your team as animal welfare advocates in the community.

In this presentation, Kylie Adams of the Edmonton Humane Society (EHS), who holds an MSc in Animal Welfare, will show how EHS achieved a common understanding of animal welfare across their organization. Through training and education, internal communications, and defining animal welfare in their strategic plan, EHS paved a path for their team to understand why and how different actions and initiatives contribute to lifesaving efforts. 

From EHS' experience, you will walk away with ideas for your own organization to consciously incorporate animal welfare into your culture. By doing so, you will build a team which is excited to take on and advocate for change that advances animal welfare both within and outside your organization.

Educational Topic
Animal Welfare & Human Behavioural Intersections