What are companion animals?
Animals staying in the company of humans or providing company to humans
How many households own companion animals (percentage)?
62%
What is the human-animal bond?
A mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals that is influenced by behaviors that are essential to the health and well being of both.
What are the benefits of the human-animal bond?
Reduces stress, increases exercise/play/laughter, decreases loneliness, stimulus for social interaction, enhances self-esteem, lowers blood pressure and risk of heart disease, and reduces anxiety and depression.
Which species are the wild ancestors of today's domestic dog and cat?
Wolf (canis lupis) and African wild cat (felis silvestris lybica)
What is domestication? How does this compare to the process of taming?
� Domestication is the process by which a wild species is adapted to live with humans, which refers to a population of animals where traits are passed to offspring.
� Domestication is NOT taming. Taming refers to an individual animal that retains wild cha
What were dogs bred for pre-1800s? How did this change after the 1800s?
� Humans bred dogs for function, abilities, hunting, herding, protection, etc.
What are the different domestication hypotheses?
� Human mediated-says that humans kept wolves around for a resource; furs, foods, etc.
� Self domestication-says that a population of dogs adapt to a niche and humans providing that niche. Dogs chose to live with humans because they thrive in the human en
What is selective breeding?
� The process where humans breed dogs with desirable characteristics.
What are some problems associated with selective breeding and purebred dogs? Consider your first reflective post as well (viewing Pedigree Dogs Exposed).
� Pugs have a shortened nasal passage that causes breathing trouble and they also have spine issues due to the spiral of their tails. Also, German shepherds have a condition referred to as "frog legs" where their back legs drag when they walk.
What breed commonly suffered from syringomyelia, a devastating brain disorder, which became a main focus of the documentary?
� Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
What were the three major changes in thinking that sparked the beginnings of the animal protection movement?
� Interest in the order of the natural world, reformism, and preoccupation with pain and suffering.
Who are the important people of the early animal protection movement and what were their contributions to it?
� Jeremy Bentham- made a statement that the fact that animals can feel pain and suffer means that we should protect them.
� John Lawrence- stated that humans and animals feel the same and animals deserve some sort of protection.
� Richard Martin- passage
What was the early legislative success for animals? Which animal(s) did this protect?
� Passage of the IL Treatment of Cattle Act-eliminated bullbaiting. **First law to protect animals was to protect cattle!
What were the first national organizations formed to protect animals? What are some unique aspects of each organization?
� SPCA- investigation and enforcement of anticruelty laws, mainly to protect cattle.
What were the changes in the role of the ASPCA and other SPCA's over time?
� Animal sheltering is a dominant role.
What is the difference between animal rights and animal welfare?
� Animal welfare- humans shouldn't mistreat animals or cause unnecessary suffering. Humans can use animals for our own benefit if pain and suffering are kept to a minimum. *Concerned with treatment of animals by humans.
� Animal rights- animals have right
Which do PETA, the HSUS, the ASPCA, and AHA each classify themselves as (as discussed in class)?
� PETA- Rights
� HSUS-Welfare
� ASPCA-Welfare
� AHA-Welfare
Who are the main players in the new animal rights movement? What were/are their contributions to the movement?
� Peter Singer (Utilitarian view)- Animal Liberation, best course of action is one that creates the greatest good for the greatest number. Sentience, speciesism.
� Tom Regan (Moral Rights view)- The Case for Animal Rights, animals should not be used for a
What is animal extremism? How is this different from the rest of the animal protection/rights movement?
� Animal extremism-go to extreme and unnecessary measures to protect animals by major property damage and domestic terrorism.
� Animal rights/welfare movement is generally peaceful.
What is the difference between gradualism and abolitionism?
� Gradualism-changes conditions over time, until eventually animals are not used anymore.
� Abolitionism-stop the use of animals all together, immediately.
Consider our in-class activity on personal philosophies on animal treatment. What were some common traits we discussed?
� Thoughts can be changed based on...
-Personal experiences
-Knowledge (may be accurate or misinformed)
-Emotions
-Use of animals (research, food, entertainment)
-Type of animals used (livestock, wildlife, companion, etc)
-Doesn't make a person more or le
How did the early poundmaster earn money?
� No salary; sold or killed animals for food.
Who are Carolyn Earle White and Phyllis Wright? What were their contributions to animal sheltering?
� Carolyn Earle White-founded PSPCA, which was the first humane shelter in the US
� Phyllis Wright (HSUS)-"LES is more,
What is meant by "LES is more"?
� L-legislation. E-education. S-sterilization.
What were the three questions that were raised over time by those concerned with animal sheltering?
� How are homeless animals being killed? How many homeless animals are being killed in shelters? How many animals are we euthanizing today?
How many animals enter shelters each year? How many of these animals are euthanized?
� 5-7 million animals enter animal shelters each year and 3-4 million animals are euthanized eac year.
What are the two ways in which animal shelters can be classified? Which is the preferred way?
� Euthanasia policies and intake method
� Intake methods is the preferred classification
What is the difference between open and limited admission shelters?
� Open admission-take in any and all animals, may euthanize when resources become limited.
� Limited admission-only will take animals when space is available, can close doors if filled, sometimes labeled as "no kill" shelters.
What are some ways to identify your pets? What is the most reliable method?
� Dog tags, micro-chipping. Micro-chipping is the most reliable method.
How are national animal protection organizations linked to local animal shelters?
� National animal protection organizations support local shelters.
What tool do the animal control officers use to catch stray dogs running on the street?
Lassoes are used.
In 2002, what was the estimated amount of money that pet overpopulation cost the country?
As high as $2 billion.
When an animal comes into the shelter, what are they initially scanned for?
A microchip, to see if they can be reunited with their family.
Historically, where are/have animal shelters been located?
They've been located by public works collections, dumpsters, and they are generally in very poor areas, making them unattractive places for people to go.
What is an important procedure that can help curb the pet overpopulation problem? This procedure can be discussed with a veterinarian.
Spaying and neutering dogs can help curb the problem. A lot of people can't afford this procedure so low cost options are being implemented.
What was the eventual fate of Oreo, the black and white cat from the video?
Oreo had a viral disease and the shelter did not have the resources to isolate her, so she had to be euthanized.
Critics of euthanasia in animal shelters are part of which movement?
They are part of the "No Kill" movement.
What was the eventual fate of Clover, the black lab mix from the video?
Clover participates in an on the road adoption movement from the local shelter. He gets adopted by a mother of two and clover has a family.
What is Petfinder.com? How is this different from The Shelter Pet Project?
� Petfinder.com is a website where you can search what type of animal you are looking for and it will show you animals from shelters near you that are up for adoption. Whereas, the shelter pet project is a national campaign that promotes adopting dogs fro
Does the Champaign County Humane Society adopt out animals other than cats and dogs?
� Yes, they adopt out rats, gerbils, mice, rabbits, etc.
neuter
� Neutering-rendering an animal incapable of breeding by removing the reproductive organs.
spay
� Spay-removal of ovaries and uterus
castration"?
� Castration-removal of testicles
Dogs are ______ ovulators. Cats are ______ ovulators.
Spontaneous, induced
What is the general rule of thumb for pediatric neutering in shelters (how many pounds, and how many months)?
� 2 pounds, 2 months
What are some of the successful spay/neuter programs utilized by different states and organizations?
� Low-income programs, statewide publicly funded programs, stationary high volume clinics, mobile clinics, transport vans.
What is Zeuterin and what does it do?
� Zeuterin-chemical used to sterilize males by injection
What are conservation dogs?
� Dogs who work to help the environment by finding invasive species and monitoring wildlife.
What are conservation dogs specifically trained to detect?
� Wildlife scat, carcasses, and invasive plants/pests
Who is Peter Singer and what is the importance of the phrase that he popularized?
� He was part of the animal liberation movement and believed animals can suffer. He popularized the team speciesm.
What are some environmental concerns specific to cats? What are the specific concerns for dogs?
� Cats-hit by cars, contract diseases, starve, get poisoned, attacked by other animals, mistreated by humans.
� Dogs-may stress/harass wildlife endanger ground dwellers, droppings may contaminate water/soil.
What is the environmental concern with pet food?
� Feeding dogs and cats produce mass amounts of CO2 emissions. Many dogs and cats have high protein diets and protein (especially beef) emit a lot of CO2.