ASPCA in the News: Sheltered pets get a $10K reprieve
amNewYork: Sheltered pets get a $10K reprieve
Inspired by an amNewYork story published Thursday, the ASPCA has pledged $10,000 to help strays whose lives are at stake -- and it's asking you to help too.
Inspired by an amNewYork story published Thursday, the ASPCA has pledged $10,000 to help strays whose lives are at stake -- and it's asking you to help too.
After reading the exclusive story Thursday about how rising gas prices are crippling a program that transports animals from city shelters to foster homes, officials at the ASPCA decided to make the grant to the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals.
"We hate to see rising gas prices usurp efforts to save the lives of adoptable pets," said Edwin Sayres, president and chief executive of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. "The Mayor's Alliance program is crucial to saving the lives of cats and dogs that otherwise would never have a chance and in getting us closer to our goal of being a no-kill city."
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Hi, I am a 13 year old girl and going into high school this coming year. I was curious on what high school classes I could take for a future as an animal cop. Or if there was any online or at home training that could possibly help.
excerpt from ASPCA Animaland:
You've seen them in action on Animal Precinct and now you want to be a humane law enforcement officer, too. That's awesome! Making sure that people follow laws about the care of animals and rescuing animals who have been abused is an extremely rewarding--and extremely demanding--career! First, the nitty-gritty details:
To be an HLE officer for the ASPCA in New York City, you must live in New York State and be certified as a peace officer.
If you live outside New York and are interested in becoming an HLE officer, you will have to contact your local shelter or animal control office in your state to see if they have a humane law enforcement program.
What should you study in school? That's really up to you. Classes in criminology and animal sciences are great to take. And prior experience as a police officer, park ranger or peace officer may make you a more attractive candidate when applying for a job as a humane law enforcement officer.
"But What Can I Do NOW?" You Ask!
Even if you're years away from getting a job, you're never too young to get started. Thinking big and planning ahead will get you far.
We asked ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement Special Investigator Annemarie Lucas for her advice for kids who want to do what she does when they get older:
- If you see someone hurting an animal, or know of an animal who looks sick, injured or does not have adequate food, water or shelter, it's important to get help fast. Never try to help the animal yourself. Instead, tell an adult. Together, you and the adult can call the police or your local animal shelter.
- "Start as early as possible helping animals," says Officer Lucas. That involves seeing what's going on with animals in your town. Volunteering at your local shelter (if they accept kids your age) is a great way to help animals. And if you have pets, you can get a head start by helping the animals right in your own home! Make a list of the things that your pets need to be healthy, and create a schedule of the various duties that go into caring for them. Then, working together, you and your family can divide up these duties.
- Read as much as you can about animals, and learn to understand what they need to be happy and healthy.
- Sure, you may totally love animals, but you'll need more than that to be an HLE officer. "Remember, it takes a certain kind of person to do this job," says Officer Lucas. "You have to be able to keep a cool head and not show anger when dealing with people who hurt animals. It certainly isn't glamorous--you have to get down and dirty every day!"
EMERGENCY!!!! Dear animal community! We desperately need help! I represented the Walkin'N"Circles horse rescue ranch. Two years ago we received four horribly abused animals that were near death from starvation. We have rehabilitated these animals both emotionally and physically. The STATE OF NEW MEXICO HAS DECLARED THE PERPETRATOR OF THESE CRIMES NOT GUILTY!!!! WE HAVE TO RETURN OUR DEAR FRIENDS TO HIM!!! OH MY GOD!!! PLEASE HELP US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wE HAVE SPENT $30,000 ON THESE ANIMALS - NOT THAT I CARE!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!@!
PLEASE CALL US AS AT (505)281-0779 OR IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS OF HOW TO PREVENT THIS HORRIBLE CRIME!!!!
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