Missing Pet Consultant Certificate Program

Make a difference

Whatever your role in the world of animal welfare, you can play a part in helping keep families together. The MPC program is suitable for animal shelter staff and volunteers, law enforcement staff who handle animal control, veterinary hospital staff, pet sitters, and any other providers of animal care services.

Advance your career

Earn continuing education credits (CEU) and improve your resume. Whether you are seeking a promotion, a new job, or a part-time retirement career, this training will add to your skill set.

Save lives

Every year, millions of dogs and cats are euthanized in animal shelters. The majority of these animals are "strays" whose owners did not find and reclaim them in time. By getting missing pets back home quickly and preventing them from becoming lost again, you can save countless lives.

Course 1: Introduction to the world of missing pets

How many pets go missing every year, how many are found, and where do they all go? In this course you will learn the scope of the problem, the societal impacts, and how you can get involved and make a difference.

Course 2: Missing pet prevention and recovery in the animal shelter

What happens to stray pets in shelters, and why are so few reclaimed? In this course you will learn the myth of pet overpopulation and how a focus on adoption perpetuates it. the barriers to owner reunion, and how to navigate the shelter system.

Course 3: Becoming a Missing Pet Consultant

How can you help owners find their pets, whether in the community or in the shelters? In this course you will learn missing pet, owner, and finder behavior, effective search techniques, and myths, scams, and bad advice to be avoided.

Program Details

Courses, modules, and time commitment

The Missing Pet Consultant program is made up of three courses as described above. Each course is three weeks long for a total of nine weeks. Expect to spend 3-4 hours per week on class meetings and assignments.

Class meetings

Each week students will watch a recorded webinar at their convenience. At the end of each week there will be a live class meeting for discussion of materials. The live meetings will be recorded for those unable to attend.

Assignments

Students will be given links to reading material, videos, and other media for study. Each week, an assignment will be given to demonstrate understanding of the module. A final project and all assignments must be completed in order to receive the certificate of completion.

How to sign up

Submit payment

Registration fee is $300 per student. Click the Paypal button below to submit payment. Payment may be applied towards any upcoming cohort. No refunds after class has started.

Complete registration form

After submitting payment you will be redirected to the registration form. Fill it out completely and select your cohort start date. Day and time of weekly live meeting TBD based on availability and time zone of students.

Group discount

There is a discounted fee for a group of five or more from the same organization. Email for a link to discounted registration.

Continued Education Units (CEU)

Professional pet sitters may receive CEU through Pet Sitters International. Ask the governing body of your trade association if they will approve CEU for this program.

Questions?

Email info@missionreunite.org with any questions abdout the program.