Do what you love, and love what you do! This course will provide a basic overview of the many animal-related areas of work available to students. Each overview will explain the necessary education, certifications, estimated expenses, and other considerations associated with each type of work involved. Questions will be answered, and resource lists will be given to students, to help them get started on the right "paw" in their animal-related careers and activities! A segment on animal-related volunteer work will also be provided.

Thousands of animals are needlessly euthanized in shelters each year. Many of these discarded pets could have been saved, if only their caregivers had been better educated regarding responsible pet ownership and care. This class will help to teach the student about the many issues regarding responsible "pet parenting" issues. The topics will include assessing one's readiness for a pet, type and breed selection, an eye-opening look at the real costs of pet care and upkeep, obtaining an animal responsibly, general care and upkeep of common pets, healthcare issues, solutions to managing common problems (training issues, moving, job changes, etc), legal considerations of pet ownership, overview of common activities to do with pets, and issues pertaining to pet death, euthanasia, grieving, and aftercare options. A guide will be given to each student, which will contain summaries of all lessons covered, as well as resource listings. This class is fast-paced, as it contains a number of topics to cover in a short period of time. Break will be provided.