Bureau Of Animal Protection

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BAP Taskforce meeting, Golden retriever looking off camera in Colorado mountains

The Bureau of Animal Protection Stakeholder Task Force will hold its quarterly meeting. 

Please check back for a meeting registration link and an agenda. 

 

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After registering you will be sent the Zoom link. 

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Day in the life of: Veterinary Social Worker

In the past, animal mistreatment and neglect or abuse of people were usually perceived as two separate issues. More recently, an increasing amount of research has shown a direct link between human and animal mistreatment. Professionals in animal law enforcement and human social work have found that difficult life circumstances and mental health life challenges are at the root of many of these linked cases. 

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2023
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BAP Taskforce meeting, Golden retriever looking off camera in Colorado mountains

The Bureau of Animal Protection Stakeholder Task Force will hold its quarterly meeting. 

Agenda

  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Committee Updates
  • BAP Updates
  • Review 2023 Rule changes
  • Case statistics 
  • Review: BAP Strategic Plan and BAP events
  • Case Presentation
  • Q&A- Discussion: Open

 

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Zoom details:
Webinar ID: 865 2417 7329
Passcode: 933337

 

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Bureau of Animal Protection Seeking New Program Manager

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is seeking a new program manager to lead the Bureau of Animal Protection (BAP), which is dedicated to addressing the neglect, mistreatment, and abuse of animals in Colorado. The Department is searching to hire a replacement as current Program Manager, Dr. Rebecca Niemiec, transitions to a new role with Colorado State University. 

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Add to Calendar 2023-12-01 16:25:38 2023-12-01 16:25:38 Bureau of Animal Protection Stakeholder Task Force Meeting #7 Bureau of Animal Protection Stakeholder Task Force Meeting #7 Monday February 13th, 2023 1:00- 2:30 pm Agenda: Program updates: rule changes, statistics  Progress on strategic plan Investigation scales Register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Department of Agriculture no-reply@co.colorado.gov America/Denver public

Bureau of Animal Protection Stakeholder Task Force Meeting #7

Monday February 13th, 2023
1:00- 2:30 pm

Agenda:

  1. Program updates: rule changes, statistics 
  2. Progress on strategic plan
  3. Investigation scales

Register in advance for this webinar.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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BAP Program Announces Hire of Dedicated Investigations Coordinator to Respond to Complaints Regarding Animal Mistreatment

The Colorado Department of Agriculture is excited to welcome Taylor Peterson as the Investigations Coordinator with the Bureau of Animal Protection (BAP) team. The mission of the BAP program is to prevent the neglect, mistreatment, and abuse of animals in Colorado. Peterson will work closely with the BAP Program Manager as well as local law enforcement, the livestock community, veterinarians and nonprofit organizations across Colorado to ensure complaints submitted to the BAP are handled within the process established by law.