[company_age]54.0[/company_age][employees]1-10 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals through advocacy, education, and research. Founded in 1952, AAWA is the only international membership organization exclusively dedicated to animal welfare professionals. With a national reach and headquarters in Surprise, Arizona, AAWA works to advance animal welfare by promoting humane treatment, advocating for sound public policy, and providing resources to animal welfare professionals. AAWA is committed to collaboration and innovation, working with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve its goals. What sets AAWA apart is its singular focus on animal welfare professionals, providing them with resources, education, and networking opportunities to advance their careers and improve the lives of animals. AAWA also advocates for animal welfare policies at the local, state, and national levels, making it a powerful voice for animal welfare in the United States.[/description][ps]Advocacy, education, research, resources for animal welfare professionals[/ps]