animal culture

"[This book] describes a wide range of jobs that involve working with animals in cities, suburbs, and rural areas. There are . . . tips for readers hoping to set up their own animal-related businesses, planning for a long career caring for animals, or just hoping to use their pet-care skills to make some extra spending money"--Provided by publisher.

Some teens adore dogs. Others are wild about cats. Still others love horses, are fascinated with snakes, or daydream about being an expert on exotic species. What unites them is their love of animals. They'll all find ways to cash in on that enthusiasm in this effective and informative resource. It describes a wide range of jobs that involve working with animals in cities, suburbs, and rural areas. There are tons of helpful tips for readers hoping to set up their own animal-related businesses, planning for a long career caring for animals, or just hoping to use their pet-care skills to make some extra spending money.

The author discusses how climate change and the livestock industry effect each other.

The author discusses how climate change and the livestock industry effect each other.

Offers students interested in animals information on different careers in the field, with an overview of each job's training requirements, responsibilities, salary, and outlook.

Provides information on careers working with animals, profiling a number of jobs opportunities, offering advice on making a career choice and the education process, and including personal stories from individuals working in the field.

"Discusses the best ten dog breeds for kids to keep as pets and includes each breed's appearance, general behavior, and special needs.".

"Discusses the best ten cat breeds for kids to keep as pets and includes each breed's appearance, general behavior, and special needs.".

A detailed survey of the career fields open to those who wish to work with wildlife, including veterinary medicine, zoo and aquarium careers, research, education, conservation, and more.

Presents a general overview of career opportunities for animal lovers, covering veterinarian and veterinary technician, animal attendant, therapist, shelter workers, trainer, groomer, pet sales and service, zoos and aquariums, pet sitters and walkers, wildlife management, and other related fields.