Man's Best Friend
Dog!
Flightless Bird
Chicken
Who is this?
Grumpy Cat!
Vermont State Bird
Hermit Thrush!
What type of organization is the HSCC?
Non-profit!
Always Lands On Their Feet
Cats!
How many stomachs does a cow have?
One! But it has four "separate compartments"- the rumen, the reticulum, the omasum, and the abomasum
The most famous small rodent
Mickey Mouse!
Most popular pollinator in America
Honey Bees!
Who's the cat that greets you outside?
Devon!
What is the most common pet in America
Dogs!
What was the first bird domesticated?
Goose!
"____, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore"
Toto!
What is it called when a tadpole turns into a frog?
A Metamorphosis!
When was the HSCC founded?
1901! This make us one of the oldest running shelters!
How fast can cats run
31 MPH
What is a baby goat called?
A Kid!
Worlds Largest Rodent (and also a cute superstar!)
Capybaras!
What is the largest animal in VT that hibernates?
The Groundhog! Bears do not truly hibernate, instead they go through a physical state called "torpor".
How much money does the shelter have to raise each year to operate?
1.2 million! They get no funding from the city or state- all profits are through donations!
How many toes does a guinea pig have?
14 toes!
What is the underside of a horse's hoof called?
A Frog!
What bird does the media use for the "bald eagle" screech.
Red-Tailed Hawk!
How many animals are in the HSCC right now?
Around 80-90!