Animal Cruelty Investigator

By: Annamae Nichole Prentiss

Animals Are People Too

Help them be safe from individuals who abuse and neglect them. Become an Animal Cruelty Investigator or just look out for animals and you will be a hero in that Animals eyes Enjoy this presentation. If you have any questions what so ever then check out the websites on the works cited page.

What is a Animal Cruelty Investigator?

An animal cruelty investigator is:› Part of a special task force that works to

detect animal abuse and make sure the perpetrators pay for their crimes

› They follow up on reports of animal abuse, remove animals from dangerous situations and collect evidence for potential prosecution of the owners in court

Requirements:

Valid drivers license Good driving record College level courses in psychology

and sociology Knowledge of the abuse laws in your

state Familiarity with law enforcement

procedures

More Requirements:

Be able to communicate orally and in writing

Be able to work as part of a team Be good with animals Need to know how to deal with scared

and/or traumatized animals

Schooling:

Take college courses in: psychology and sociology (since you will be working with people and also trying to understand motives behind the abuse of the animals)

Study natural sciences and criminal justice

Important!!!This is a fantastic career however you

will be exposed to harsh realities associated with animal cruelty. It takes emotional strength to accept that not every animal makes it. But it is a great reward to know that if the animal passed they passed in a safer environment and if they live then you know that they are being loved by a good owner.

Colleges:

Some colleges now offer special courses on animal cruelty investigation

University of Missouri Extension(has a special class just for this)

Some Places of Employment:

ANIMAL SERVICES

OFFICERCity of Mission Viejo, California

Animal Control Officer

Galveston County Health DistrictLa Marque, Texas

ANIMAL CONTROL

OFFICER IISeattle, Washington

Salary:

Salaries vary depending on experience, responsibilities, and cost of living in your area

Average salary is $31,000 per year Higher salaries are common for those

who investigate animal cruelty as a law enforcement officer

Job Opening

Job openings for animal care and service workers is expected to grow 19% over the 2006 to 2016 decade.

This profession will more than likely always be around because animals need a voice!

Benefits:

ASPCA: › Health & Wellness: medical, dental, vision,

flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care, wellness

› Compensation: paid time off, company holidays, sick leave, personnel leave

› FUN: Halloween take your dog to work day, company picnic, annual holiday party

Benefits (cont…) Most jobs in this career offer benefits

similar to the ASPCA Also employees have first hand

opportunities to adopt rescued animals if they find one that is perfect for them

Employees are able to see an abused animal become well and get a loving family

Fact:

Once an ignored area of the law, animal cruelty is now considered a good indicator of future criminal activity against humans and penalized harshly by the law.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

NO MATTER HOW SHORT, SKINNY,

FAT OR TALL YOU ARE. YOU CAN

SAVE A PRECIOUS LITTLE

ANIMAL.

Clips of Animal Rescues & Adoptions<3: Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfz4thsnQr8&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYJpaGU7I0I&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QIG6eFSeKQ&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV9FjBBf1K8&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLbS_lZhbGE&feature=player_embedded

Websites with info:

www.ehow.com/how_2065321_become-animal-cruelty-investigator.html

www.criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/animal-cruelty-investigator-career/

www.aspca.org http://www.nacanet.org/job_opps.html