Animal
Friends
All
About Animal Services - Animal
Services - Learn about the organization,
missions, responsibilities and services provided
by your County Animal Services Department.
Take a look at social issues concerning animals
in our communities and how they affect our
neighborhoods and citizens. Learn what to
do with pets in the event of a disaster or
emergency.
Rabies
Investigation and Control - Animal
Services - You're on the case to see
how rabies in Pinellas County is controlled.
Also, you'll hear how rabies affects animal
behavior and how to avoid being bitten.
The
Pinellas Pet Education Partnership
- Animal Services - Various humane
agencies and individuals have come together
to form the Pinellas Pet Education Partnership.
Learn what this organization is doing to promote
responsible pet ownership and the well-being
of
domestic animals in our community.
Avoiding
Dog Bites: - Animal Services
- This is a 1.5 hours dual presentation. The presentation
begins with a videotape by the American Veterinary
Medical Association relative to dog bite prevention.
Canine
Communication: - Animal Services
- This civilian-friendly presentation covers
various aspects of canine body language and
facial expressions. Our hope is that if attendees
assimilate some of the information presented,
it may help reduce the number of dog attacks/bites
or less than favorable encounters with dogs.
Bite
Prevention: - Animal Services
- This is an easily understood presentation
of eleven specific points that can reduce
dog bite numbers if followed. Additionally,
dog bite statistics are presented so that
attendees can understand the gravity of the
problem on a nationwide basis.
Venom
101 - Animal Services -
A guide to venomous reptiles of Pinellas County
- 28 slides (1 hour).
Things
That Go Bump In The Night – Animal
Services - A quick guide to reptiles
and amphibians that can pose a threat to the
health and safety of you and your pets - 28
slides (1 hour).
Coyotes 101 – Animal
Services - An introduction to coyotes
in Pinellas County - 18 slides (1 hour).
Dog
Parks - Parks and Recreation Department
- Pinellas County's Park Department has gone
to the dogs! This lively presentation covers
the wonderful world of dog parks in Pinellas
County. Pet etiquette and rules will be covered
so the Paw Playgrounds remain a great place
for people and their pets.
Manatees
in Pinellas County - Environmental Management/Pollution Prevention and Resource Recovery Program under Clean Marina - The manatee is Florida's official state marine mammal. Learn all about these gentle giants, their habitat and the challenges they face. Audience: 2nd grade to Adult
To
request a speaker, either fill out the online
form, or phone the Pinellas County Communications
Department at 464-4600. Please give three
weeks notice to fill your request.
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