ANS112 Ethics and Law for Pet Care Professionals

This course is designed to educate the student about the laws and ethical issues relevant to caring for pets in the state of Massachusetts. Areas to be covered include Mass General Laws Chapters 140 and 272, property laws, labor laws, contract law, release forms, liability and bonding, and OSHA regulations for related industries. Ethical issues involving animal welfare and humane practices, breeding, workplace issues, business issues, competition, and client interests will be discussed. (2 hours of lecture per week)