All about BCSPCA
How many SPCA branch locations are there in BC
44
True or False
Dogs pant because they are happy.
False, dogs pant because they are too hot, need water, and are stressed out
I monitor an animals health and behaviours daily, who am I?
Animal Care Attendant
What are the 4 categories of animals?
Wild, Exotic, Invasive and Domesticated
The SPCA not only looks after domestic animals, but also ________ & _________
Farm & Wildlife
Name 3 domestic animals that can be clicker trained
Rat, Cat, Dog
What builds on a dogs teeth if they are not brushed everyday?
Tarter/Plaque
Name 3 Wild Animals that start with a B
Answers may vary*
Bear, Beaver, Bat, Bird, ETC....
What are the 5 freedoms the BCSPCA focuses on?
Hunger & Thirst
Pain injury and Disease
Distress
Discomfort
Express Natural Behaviour
What's the difference between behaviour and feelings?
Answers may vary*
Behaviour = Action
Feeling = Emotion
How long can rabbits live for?
up to 12 years
What does Wild ARC stand for?
Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre
What does the BCSPCA stand for?
British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
What behaviour do bunnys do when they are happy or excited
Binky
True or False
you can pet a service dog that has a harness or vest on if you ask the owner
False
What is the term for a species that has been introduced to an environment that is not natural to them but thrives in it and takes food & habitat from native animals
Invasive Species
What does the SPCA do to every dog, cat and rabbit before they are released for adoption?
Spay/Neuter
What do we call a method of training based on rewards and praise for doing the correct behaviour
Positive Reinforcement/Training
What are the boxes called inside cat enclosures?
Hide Perch and Go
What is the PCA act?
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act