Animal Rescue League of Iowa Des Moines, Iowa Jessie Jenkins Animal Behavior Intern May 11-Aug. 19 2010 Tuesdays-Thursdays 8 hours/dayAnimal Rescue League of Iowa • Non-profit organization – Depends on individual and corporate contributions • Iowa’s largest non-profit animal shelter • Mission – To promote animal welfare, the human animal bond, and prevent the overpopulation of petsFive Locations • Main • West • South (in Southridge Mall) • Ankeny Petsmart • ACCCPrograms • Barnyard Buddies – Horses, pigs, goats, chickens, ect. • Clubs – Pit Crew, Black Dog, Knittin’ for Kittens, Loyal Friends, Black Cat, Bow Wow Meow Book Club • Cruelty Intervention • Pets in Disasters • Foster ProgramsHistory • Founded in 1926 • Expansions – New main facility – Intakes >19,000 in 2008 – 5,000 spays and neuters/year – Humane education programs – Behavior programHow I ended up at ARL • Tom Colvin spoke AnS 211 • E-mailed about internship • Directed me to MickMick McAuliffe • Pet Behavior and Enrichment Manager – Runs dog training classes – Individual consultations – Adoptability assessmentsAnimal Behavior Intern Assist with adoptability assessments and training of shelter animalsInitial Expectations • Adoptability assessments • Training • CleaningWhat I did • Adoptability Assessments • Training • Behavior modification • Socialization • Enrichment program • Some cleaningAdoptability AssessmentsTraining & Behavioral ModificationSocialization & EnrichmentProfessional Benefits • Networking • Skills and experience • Influence consider grad schoolAny