The Cat Lifesaving Fundamentals (CLF) offers practitioners, community members, advocates and volunteers an opportunity to learn about the proven policies, programs and procedures to meet the community’s expectations. It focuses foundationally on how cat lifesaving can be increased.

Students will develop a community of animal services advocates and professionals to be better prepared to support and lead programs. They will gain clarity on what success looks like and have an opportunity to deepen their understanding of positive results.

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Course Components and Benefits

• The CLF focuses foundationally on how lifesaving can be increased
• Activities and discussions in every module are designed to facilitate increased lifesaving
• The CLF creates a cohort community of animal services advocates and professionals for support
• Students are empowered to lead their communities in lifesaving strategies and programs
• Advocates and professionals are better prepared for supporting or leading programs

Successfully completing the CLF results in a digital microcredential that, when stacked together with the Dog Lifesaving Fundamentals and Finding Success in Animal Services, completes the Contemporary Animal Services Fundamentals Certificate.

To express interest in this course, or if you have any questions, email learning@bestfriends.org

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The Contemporary Animal Services Fundamentals Certificate from Southern Utah University showcases your comprehensive knowledge, professional dedication, and readiness to advance in the field of animal services, strengthening your qualifications for future career opportunities. 

*The course is currently offered in English only. However, most browsers provide built-in translation features that can help you access the material in your preferred language.