Are you a teen who loves animals and wants to explore exciting career paths in the animal world? The Paws & Pathways Teen Program is your chance to gain hands-on experience, earn real certifications, and connect with professionals in animal care and welfare.
✨ What You’ll Experience:
- Career Exploration: Meet monthly guest speakers from diverse animal-related fields.
- Hands-On Learning: Go on field trips to places like wildlife rehabilitation centers.
- Practical Skills: Get certified in Pet First Aid (February 22nd) or as National Pet Sitter
- Leadership & Advocacy: Learn how to make a difference through fundraising, social media activism, and creative projects.
- Community & Fun: Make friends who share your passion for animals while growing your future opportunities.
đź“… Meeting with guest presentations will be held every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5:00 – 6:30 pm in the community room at LHS.
Upcoming Guest Speakers:
March 11th
Purrfessional Pawsibilities: Careers That Change Lives
Join Humane Education Coordinator Coral Amayi for an inspiring and interactive session exploring the many career paths within animal welfare and beyond. From veterinary medicine and behavior to outreach, advocacy, marketing, and nonprofit leadership, the humane society is more than a shelter. It is a community of changemakers. In this Paws and Pathways presentation, you will discover how to turn your passions into purpose, identify careers that align with your strengths and values, and begin building a future that makes a meaningful difference for animals, people, and the world around you.
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April 8th
Caring for Research Animals: A Veterinarian’s Perspective
Dr. Sara Hashway is a veterinarian specializing in the field of Laboratory Animal Medicine. Â Dr. Hashway directs the Office of Animal Resources at University of Colorado Boulder. Together, she and her team provide daily housing and care for the research animals on campus. Caring for research animals involves unique considerations, special equipment, and specific training to ensure animal welfare and quality science. In this session, Dr. Hashway will discuss various aspects of research animal care, considerations for use of animals in research, and details from her own experience caring for research animals.
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Pet First Aid and CPCR Program
Sunday, May 17th 10 am to 4 pm LHS Community Room
Become a Pet Safety Crusader!This hands-on Pet First Aid class teaches teens how to respond in an emergency if a dog or cat is hurt or sick. Students will learn how to check vital signs, handle common injuries, stay safe around stressed animals, and what to do until a veterinarian can take over—including the basics of pet CPR. This special training is free for teens thanks to a grant (normally $75)
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