To coincide with the Centenary of the
First World War,
Animal Aid has produced a set of free
teaching resources on the role played by
animals in th...
• Past President and current member of the Connecticut
Animal Control Association • Member of the National Coalition developing response plans for FEMA in the event of national disasters (she does not work for FEMA) • Consultant on the Compendium of
Animal Rabies Prevention and Control Committee (she is the only lay person on the panel) • Evaluator for
Animal Control Departments throughout the United States, ensuring compliance with National Standards • Board of Directors of the New England
Animal Control / Humane Academy in New Hampshire currently serving as Assistant Director & Instructor • National Task Force for
Animal Hoarding • New England and State of Connecticut Task Force for
Animal Fighting • Member of the New England Stock Dog Association • Member of Curriculum Advisory Committee, University of New Hampshire, Thompson School of Applied Science
Teaching Experience: • Cruelty Investigation Instructor for Police Officers and
Animal Control Officers • Certified as an Instructor to
teach at the FBI and Police Academy •
Teaches Cruelty Investigation, Criminal Law and
First Aid to Police,
Animal Control and Humane Officers at the University of New Hampshire • National and Connecticut
Animal Control Association • Numerous Kennel Clubs and Schools Author — National
Animal Control Association Training Guide — Disaster Planning American Kennel Club • Certified Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluator • Completed Obedience requirements for becoming an AKC Obedience Judge.
In addition to her work, she has volunteered for various
animal rescue groups and The Conservators» Center for big cats, and she has
taught multiple pet
first aid courses.
The class
teaches how to approach a sick or injured
animal; Administering medications; Recognizing an emergency; Performing CPR and
first aid; Treating common problems and emergencies requiring immediate attention; and what to stock in a pet
first aid kit.