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.
📅 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:
January 14th
Don’t miss this chance to meet Devin Jaffe, the founder of Nature’s Educators and a real master falconer who works hands-on with raptors and other wild animals. Devin will talk about what it’s really like to be an environmental educator—teaching with live animal ambassadors, helping wildlife, and protecting our ecosystems. If you’re curious about animals, conservation, or unique career paths, this session will be super fun, eye-opening, and packed with cool stories from the field. Come get inspired and explore a career you may have never considered!
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February 11th
Amelia Malone, Community Engagement Coordinator for Human-Animal Bond in Colorado (HABIC) at Colorado State University, where they connect research, community programs, and education to support the therapeutic and wellbeing benefits of human-animal relationships. In their role, Amelia helps develop and share initiatives that bring evidence-based insights on animal-assisted interaction into local communities, advancing HABIC’s mission to improve quality of life through meaningful connections between people and animals.
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Pet First Aid and CPCR Program
February 22nd 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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