Animal Control Workers

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
2. 02Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
3. 03Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
4. 04Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals.
5. 05Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws.
6. 06Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
7. 07Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.
8. 08Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
9. 09Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
10. 10Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
11. 11Train police officers in dog handling and training techniques for tracking, crowd control, and narcotics and bomb detection.
12. 12Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.

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