Animal Control Officers to the Rescue

In 2008, a black Labrador named Porter ran onto a frozen pond in Kansas. When the ice broke, the dog plunged into the freezing water. Porter tried to crawl back onto the ice, but his paws couldn't grip its slippery surface. When the dog's owner called for help, animal control officer Jane Trostle rushed to the scene. Porter had already been in the freezing water for more than ten minutes. Could Officer Trostle save the dog in time?

Look inside to find out how animal control officers use quick thinking and their expert skills to come to the aid of all kinds of animals, from baby turkeys to huge boa constrictors. You'll also go behind the scenes to learn how these dedicated workers prepare for their job so that they are ready to help and protect animals and ensure the safety of people at a moment's notice.