Join us on June 9 for Paws & Policy, a national policy update designed specifically for animal shelters. We will cover key legislative developments from the 2026 sessions, focusing on the issues that directly impact animal shelters and the communities they serve.

This session will highlight policy trends moving in both red and blue states across the country and will focus on the top issues identified by members through the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement member survey, including pets and housing, access to veterinary care, and other emerging policy issues affecting shelters nationwide.

Whether you are new to advocacy or already engaged in policy work, this webinar will help you understand what is happening across the country, what trends are emerging, and where animal welfare voices are making an impact.

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify key 2026 legislative trends impacting animal shelters and animal welfare organizations across the United States.
• Describe current policy developments related to pets and housing, access to veterinary care, and other emerging issues affecting shelters and communities.
• Recognize how policy priorities and advocacy approaches are evolving across different political and geographic landscapes.
• Explain opportunities for animal welfare professionals and organizations to engage in advocacy and policy conversations within their communities.

Presenters:

• Katie Jarl, Vice President of Government Relations for Animal Policy Group 

This live and recorded program is approved for 

• 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit 

Check out these other Animal Welfare Legislation updates by Katie Jarl

Blog: Policy That Matters: Animal Welfare Legislation On the Move in 2026
Check out the recorded Justice in Action Roundtable from February, featuring Katie as a panelist.
Blog: Policy That Matters: The Animal Welfare Trends Defining 2026