My internship will soon be finished and Special Deputy Secretary of Dog Law Enforcement Jessie Smith apporached me today about extending my stay to a paid internship for the summer. She has been working on the new dog law legislation with Governor Rendell and the Dog Law Bureau. This summer they will be very busy getting the bill drafted and she asked me if I would like to help. She knows my passion for animals, especially dogs and thought I would be interested. As much as I would like to get a job that pays well, I am tempted to take the paid internship, knowing the pay will be very low. This is something I am extremely passionate about and feel a great need to be a part of. I may not be a major player, but just being involved in making a difference in the quality of life for these animals will give me a great sense of satisfaction. I guess my husband will have to put up with me not having an income for a little while longer.
Part of the new dog law is naming the bill. They are trying to come up with something catchy, but meaningful and professional. I hope to contribute to help make it something special that the public can identify with and truly understand the purpose of the bill.
When I went back to school a few years ago, I never thought I would end up in the Department of Agriculture, working on dog related issues. I was a Business Administration major when I started at HACC, I then switched my major to Information Technology. When I started at Penn State Harrisburg, I chose a Communications major because I didn't really know what I wanted to do, but liked the idea that I could take cinema, video and humanities courses. As I approach graduation, I am thankful for all of the guidance I have received from my professors who have helped me find my way in helping to make a difference in the lives of animals.
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