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| Animal-Assisted
Therapy |
Delta
Society Education
and Careers in Animal-Assisted Activities & Animal-Assisted
Therapy
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| Artistic
Professions |
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American
Kennel Club www.akc.org > Public
Education > Resource
Materials> Brochures > Careers
in Dogs > Artistic
Professions (Writer, Photographer, Illustrator)
(For
children) ASPCA: Click
on link below for www.aspca.org >
Click on the "Animaland.org" graphic> "Career
Center "
Photographer
Director of Public Information
Professional
Associations
Graphic
Artists Guild
http://www.gag.org/
90 John Street, Suite 403
New York, NY 10038-3202
212-791-3400
Professional
Photographers of America, Inc.
http://www.ppa.com
229 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 2200
Atlanta, GA 30303
PPA
Service Center
800 786-6277
between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST, Monday-Friday.
or
404 522-8600
Fax: 404 614-6400
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| Biological
Science & Research |
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(For
children) ASPCA: Click
on link below for www.aspca.org >
Click on the "Animaland.org" graphic> "Career
Center "
Arachnologist
Biology Major
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| Health
Care Professions (Veterinarian,
Veterinary Technician/Assistant, etc.) |
| American
Animal Hospital Association "So
you want to be a veterinarian?"
American
Kennel Club www.akc.org > Public
Education > Resource
Materials> Brochures > Careers
in Dogs > Health
Care Professions
(Veterinarian, Veterinarian Technician/Assistant, Veterinary
Science and Research)
American
Veterinary Medical Association:
About
Veterinarians (How to select a veterinarian, careers,
etc.)
What
is a Veterinarian?
Becoming
a Veterinarian
Becoming
a Veterinary Technician
Veterinary
Education
Roles
of Veterinarians in Human and Animal Health
Employment
Outlook
Today's
Veterinarian
A
Career in Veterinary Technology
The
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): Rural
Area Veterinary Service (RAVS)
Schedule
of Expeditions (Training for veterinarians-travel to
rural areas to provide veterinary services.)
Professional
Associations
The
American Veterinary Medical Association
http://www.avma.org/
1931 North Meacham Road - Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone: 847-925-8070, Fax: 847-925-1329
E-mail: avmainfo@avma.org
Includes a list of state veterinary associations http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/animatedjourneys/aboutvets/membership.asp
Columbus
Academy of Veterinarians http://www.cavm-online.org/
Ohio
Veterinary Medical Association http://www.ohiovma.org
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| Law
Enforcement |
American
Kennel Club www.akc.org > Public
Education > Resource
Materials> Brochures > Careers
in Dogs > Law
Enforcement
(Animal Control Officer/Humane Officer, Animal Shelter Staff,
Police/Military K-9 Units)
(For
children) ASPCA: Click
on link below for www.aspca.org >
Click on the "Animaland.org" graphic> "Humane
Education" So You Want to Be an Animal Cop?
(For
children) ASPCA: Click
on link below for www.aspca.org >
Click on the "Animaland.org" graphic> "Career
Center "
HLE Officer
Professional
Associations
American
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
http://www.aspca.org
424 E. 92nd St
New York, NY 10128-6804.
Phone: (212)
876-7700 during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.
National
Animal Control Association
http://www.nacanet.org/
Mailing address: P.O. Box 480851, Kansas City, MO, 64148
Physical address: 132 S. Cherry Street, Olathe, KS, 66061
Office Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday
(Central Time)
Phone: 913-768-1319
Fax: 913-768-1378
email: naca@interserv.com
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| Lawyer/Lobbyist |
|
Animal
Advocate Attorney
Animal Legal Defense Fund (http://www.aldf.org)
> Resources > Student
ALDF Chapters
Information about animal law classes and seminars and student
chapters
(For
children) ASPCA: Click
on link below for www.aspca.org >
Click on the "Animaland.org" graphic> "Career
Center "
Lawyer/Lobbyist
Professional
Associations
American
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
http://www.aspca.org
424 E. 92nd St
New York, NY 10128-6804.
Phone: (212)
876-7700 during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.
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| Retail
Professions |
|
American
Kennel Club www.akc.org > Public
Education > Resource
Materials> Brochures > Careers
in Dogs > Retail
Professions (Dog Food and Pet Accessories, Novelty Items,
Pet Supply Stores)
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| Service
Professions(Groomers,
Trainers, Behaviorists, Pet Therapist, Sitters, Kennels, etc.) |
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American
Kennel Club www.akc.org > Public
Education > Resource
Materials> Brochures > Careers
in Dogs > Service
Professions (Groomer, Trainer, Animal Behaviorist, Dog
Sitter, Dog Walker, Boarding Kennels)
(For
children) ASPCA: Click
on link below for www.aspca.org >
Click on the "Animaland.org" graphic> "Career
Center "
Pet Therapy Handler
Professional
Organizations
American
Boarding Kennels Association
http://www.abka.com/
1702 East Pikes Peak Avenue,
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 667-1600
FAX: (719) 667-0116
Email: info@abka.com
Animal
Behavior Society
http://www.animalbehavior.org/
Indiana
University
2611 East 10th Street, #170
Bloomington, IN 47408-2603
e-mail:aboffice@indiana.edu
phone: 812-856-5541
fax : 812-856-5542
National
Dog Groomers Association of America, Inc.
http://www.nationaldoggroomers.com/index.htm
Address: NDGAA P.O. Box 101, Clark, PA 16113, USA
Telephone: 724/962-2711
Fax: 724/962-1919
E-mail: ndga@nationaldoggroomers.com
Webmaster: Rostoski@cfl.rr.com
National
Association of Professional Pet Sitters
http://www.petsitters.org/index.htm
Email: napps@ahint.com
Phone: 856-439-0324
Fax: 856-439-0525
Mail: National Association of Professional Pet Sitters
17000 Commerce Parkway, Suite C
Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054
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| Shelters |
The
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS):
http:www.hsus.org > Pets
> Animal Shelters >
How
To Find Your Local Animal Shelter
How to Get Involved
How to Volunteer
at Your Local Animal Shelter
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| Showing/Sport |
American
Kennel Club www.akc.org > Public
Education > Resource
Materials> Brochures > Careers
in Dogs > Professions
in the Sport of Purebred Dogs (Handler,
Judge, Show Superintendant, AKC Staff)
Professional
Organizations
Professional
Handlers' Association, Inc.
http://www.infodog.com/misc/pha/phainfo.htm
17017 Norbrook Drive
Onley, MAryland 20832
Telephone: 301-924-0089
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