Baldwin Park Animal Shelter
Questions raised?
Literal (To know)
Contact: Baldwin Park Animal Shelter 626 430 2378 or 626 962 3577 volunteer@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Literal (Need to know)
- How can you know if an animal is afraid or about to attack? What kind of signs do they show?
What is the process of euthanasia? Is it required in some shelters? Is it cruelty?
Do different breeds act different ways?
What are the laws and protection against animal cruelty?
Interaptive:
The most important thing I got from the whole experience was a chance to help animals that were abandoned and given another chance to have a good home. I was taught valuable experience on how to approach feral animals, deciphering body language (ears raised, tail low, dialiated pupils, etc.) All give always if an animal is happy, scared, questionable or willing to attack.
Applied:
I've been training other volunteer trainees on the skills i aquired; How to properly clean kennels, disinfect, proper distribution of food, water and blankets. Also you have to be very clean and careful when handling the animals (Big or small.) Knowing the signs of which animals are sick and checking on ones that need care is an important part I do when I visit the shelter.I think that this helped me confirm my topic of interest because I have an overwhelming sense of pride when I see an animal I was helping the day before get adopted by a loving family. I feel like I can help a lot in the animal community. But I would like a chance at a bigger overall topic (in my opinion) I would like to help and research wildlife.
