About APAW EXPO 2025
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You won't find a better value than the 2025 Animal Protection And Wellness (APAW) Expo, which brings experts and colleagues together for an unparalleled opportunity to brush up on the basics, dive deeper into established practices, and learn about the latest
cutting-edge programs.
The Animal Protection And Wellness (APAW) Expo
Live Conference 2025
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For the past 26 years, the Animal Protection And Wellness (APAW) Expo 2025, successfully unites a vast cross section of animal law professionals and animal welfare advocates together to learn the importance of each of our roles in protecting animals as well as humans.
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THE VALUE OF APAW EXPO 2025
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Dynamic Speakers who are leaders in the animal welfare, law, and wellness fields
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Basic and advanced courses offered
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Expo exhibit hall with over 100 exhibitors
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Continuing education credits
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Networking opportunities
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WHO'S COMING
Network with lawmakers, prosecutors, judges, lawyers, animal welfare organizations, veterinarians, vet techs, animal shelter and rescue/foster professionals, violence interceptors, domestic violence and child advocates, victim’s advocates, dog trainers, animal behaviorists, emergency management and regulatory agency inspectors, municipal managers, volunteers, community organizers, and animal lovers.
Each person is a like-minded individual with similar goals and who are willing to share strategies and exchange ideas. It is about working together to enhance our roles.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The APAW Expo is THE place to connect with professionals and animal advocates to share expertice and collaborate to stop animal crimes and save lives. Volunteers are vital to animal welfare and we want to see you here too.
This conference and expo is the perfect event for:
• Prosecutors, Civil Attorneys, Judges, and Lawmakers
• Law Enforcement Officers
• Animal Control Officers, Department of Agriculture & Other Regulatory Inspectors
• Emergency Management and Municipal Managers
• Veterinarians, Vet Techs
• Equine Specialists
• Shelter and Rescue/Foster Professionals
• Animal Behaviorists and Dog Training Professionals
• Pet Industry Leaders
• Public Safety Professionals, Teachers, and Social Workers
• Domestic Violence, Child/Elder Protection, Violence Interceptors, and Animal Welfare Advocates
• Victim’s Advocates, Volunteers, Community Organizers, and Animal Lovers
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CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
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Opportunities to earn continuing education credits and a course completion certification to add to your resume are available (# of credits will be posted soon).
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19 CLE Credits for Attorneys. APPLIED FOR
Georgia Bar rules require each attorney wishing to receive CLE credit must pay $4.00 per course that you attend. This fee is passed on directly to the GA Bar and is separate from our registration fee. Confirmations and payment will be collected onsite and submitted to the GA Bar.
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LEAP for legal education veterinarians, requested (Vets/Vet Techs)
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20 POST Hours for Law Enforcement Officers. APPLIED FOR
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR POST CREDIT - You must sign in at the registration table each morning and provide your okey number. (POST no longer charges per course)
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10 NACA Hours (National Animal Control Association) APPROVED
All conference courses are approved for NACA CEUs as consistent with the CEU policy.” (Conference In-Person 10 CEUs per year with Proof of attendance/Certificate of Completion) NACA policy – a “CEU = 1 hour of instruction time.” APAW attendees can receive 10 NACA hours: your yearly requirement!
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Certificate of Course Completion (All attendees will receive onsite)
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