| O*NET SOC Tasks |
| Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations. |
| Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary. |
| Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks. |
| Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities. |
| Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations. |
| Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals. |
| Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws. |
| Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment. |
| Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports. |
| Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests. |
| Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals. |
| Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court. |
| Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures. |
| Supply animals with food, water, and personal care. |
| Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals. |
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