brittany acworth, GA 6/7/2011 7:25:35 AM Just first of all think about this.... i volunteer at a local animal shelter and id have to say if they offered me a job to be an officer i would DECLINE IT! not only do these people work out on the field, but they also are the ones, who walk some animals to their death. I wanted to be a ACO before, but now ive seen the dirty part of that job, and never would i wanna play god to many innocent dogs and cats....
Mariah Seattle, WA 6/3/2011 3:21:47 AM What i would like to know is the requirements for becoming an officer for ASPCA. I have wanted to work for them since i can remember i also remember seeing the show think I need to help those poor animals. An in all honesty the pay is negotiable to me So please tell me what steps do I take to do this.
jettie lizella, GA 5/18/2011 10:56:26 AM if i really wanted to become an animal control officer what would be the requirements ,the salary, and how long would i have to work?
Ramondina Lake City, AR 4/29/2011 10:27:54 PM I am a animal lover and hate it when people mistreat there animals in any way! Doing this kind of work and stopping people like that would be a dream job for me! What do I need to do to become an Animal Control Officer?
Trinity verona, VA 4/19/2011 2:30:28 PM My daughter is 11 and she aspires to do this for a living. This site has given her and I some information on what she can do now to start on her way to stopping the madness.....Thanks
Jasmine Burton Memphis, TN 4/15/2011 3:04:20 PM i thought they explained this in a good way. i have always wanted to be an animal cop since i was a kid and they explained this better than any other website that i have been on. I LOVE ANIMALS!!!! that is way i want to be in this field so that i can put an ent to animal cruelty
David Lancaster, MA 3/15/2011 7:52:58 AM To those of you who aren't adults yet...stay in school, go volunteer at a humane society orwork as a vet assistant or shelter, etc. Go to college and study criminal justice, take a. NACA certification class then pursue a career as an ACO. If you think it's all glory and fame you're wrong. It's difficult work and dirty and smelly at times. More than likely you will have to carry a gun and sometimes you may have to euthanize an animal. Learn all you can about the the job by talking to an ACO in your area before you make up your mind on this journey. Not for the faint of heart.. good luck!
regina natronia heights, PA 3/11/2011 8:58:59 AM that is great description of what i need, this is the job i look to have. i am doing well in school and i hope i can start soon as a animal control officer.
deon banks detroit, MI 3/2/2011 7:18:27 AM I love animals in I wont to become a animal officer or a vet how to become an animal officer
Dana Campbellsville, KY 2/25/2011 5:29:33 AM This is a good discription on being an animal control officer but I think what some people are looking for is the requirements such as, college degrees and what kind of classes you would need to take. Thats what I'm trying to find and most of the websites say the same thing. Kind of makes it hard to right a research paper haha. ^.^
Mariana Mesa, AZ 2/22/2011 7:27:14 PM hi my name is mariana and i want to know what exactly degrees i'm going to need to get to become and animal control officer or animal cop. also how much money can you make?
bianva palmdale, CA 2/3/2011 2:22:20 PM hi my name is bianca i want to become an animal control officer and i would like to know more information and how long do i have to be in school for write me back plz
Lisa Mount Vernon, MS 1/27/2011 9:27:41 AM Hello My Name is Lisa I want to be animal control officer. I am vouleetering in shelter right now. Wild cats seem to like me they come right up to me without a fight. they have feelings too and yes they do get scared but if they see a warm face like mine someone who looks different from them then they are not so scared. I am 47 years old I know that is getting up there but I love animals so much and would like to do curelty investations on people who hurt animals and leave them to die they is not fair! I need some help on what to do with the rest of my life and I think I want it to be with animals and I can finsih writing my book too. I have had all sort of animals growing up even a Donkey as a pet. Starving an animal to death that is not cool. They give so much love you try living the way they do maybe you will be more understanding and caring. How would you like it if you had no food no water no love you cant survive. Treat aniamls with respect they will treat you respect.
Heather ronceverte, WV 1/13/2011 6:26:51 PM I think it gives a great description of the subject but i dont agree with if have to be 21 to be an officer you are not armed with a wepon. I think if you have worked with animal have excperience you should be able to apply
matthew clearwater, FL 12/15/2010 6:26:21 PM hi my name is matthew i am very interested in becomeing a animal control officer i am 19 years old and from brooklyn nyc now liven with my family in clearwater beach florida ive seen all the dog fighting the mistreating and just it all and it sincerly breaks my heart and reminds me on how much i would like to help these animals and save them all if i could.animals are just like any other human life very sensative careing and have emotions and feelings maybe to some people they cant see that but they do.everyone says i have to wait until im 21 to become one or dom so and until then i will stay volunteer at my locan animal shelter hopefully ill meet some new officers when its my time to be on the field saven these animals lifes in hope one day we all dont have to help me help them stop animal cruelty and get my on the field even if its one dog at a time were saveing lifes all over everyday in every state. good luck to all.
Melissa Grafton, MA 12/5/2010 3:45:00 PM I am very interested in becoming an Animal Control Officer. I'm 22 but I have no idea where to start. I was going to take some criminal justice courses to get a knowledge of the laws. I was told that to become an ACO I would need a referal or reference from a cop. I don't know if thats true. If someone could help me out that would be great!
Derek Santaquin, UT 11/11/2010 1:45:38 PM If you are interested in becoming an animal control officer(ACO), go and talk with your local police agency. Most ACO's have to carry a gun in the western states and have to know local laws/ordinances.