Youth between the ages of 15 and 19 who are interested in a career involving law enforcement and animals attend the
orientation kickoff meeting of the Animal Care Exploring Post on Nov. 9 from 7 to 8 pm.
The program with monthly meetings is open to qualified young people who wish to serve the public and make the community safer for people and animals.
The program is designed to provide interested young people exposure to careers in public safety and the humane treatment of animals, with opportunities to grow personally and professional through a program of community service, in a climate emphasizing leadership and responsibility.
More information is available online at www.longbeach.gov/acs/donations_and_volunteer_opportunities/explorer_program/default.asp
The Post is supervised by professional animal control officers and veterinary professionals from the City of Long Beach, and includes classes in animal handling, veterinary care, herd health care, rabies control, law enforcement, wildlife management, and special investigations.
Contact:
[email protected](562) 570-PETS (7387)
www.longbeach.gov/acs