FABULOUS FELINES
How many group cat rooms are there in the Adoption Center?
Five
How many dog suites are there in the Adoption Center?
10
What is one duty of an Animal Care Attendant?
Acceptable answers might include:
- feeding pets
- providing water to pets
- walking dogs
- helping other departments at JHS (like the Behavior department or Medical department)
- cleaning kennels
- reporting any medical or behavior issues in pets
What street is JHS located on?
Beach Boulevard
What is one of the Five Freedoms?
Acceptable responses include:
1. Freedom from hunger and thirst
2. Freedom from discomfort
3. Freedom from pain, injury, or disease
4. Freedom to express normal behavior
5. Freedom from fear and distress
What do bottle baby kittens drink (if separated from their mothers)?
KMR (Kitten Milk Replacer) a.k.a. kitten formula
What breeds are the dogs at JHS?
Mixed breed
When a person comes to JHS to adopt a pet, who do they have to meet with?
If you see someone wearing a green shirt at JHS, what does that mean?
They're a volunteer!
Say the following as fast as you can, five times:
If a dog chews shoes, whose shoes does he choose?
Were you successful? Then you get $400!
What should you do if you find kittens outside?
The best thing you can do is leave the kittens alone. The mother cat will likely return shortly, and it’s important that the kittens remain in her care as she offers them the best chance for survival. If you are sure the kittens are orphaned, you can then step in and help by caring for the kittens until they’re old enough to find homes. JHS can provide you with all the supplies you need.
What is the name of the very first dog we all met on Monday?
Hercules!
What is the difference between a veterinarian and a vet tech?
A veterinarian is a doctor.
A vet tech is like a nurse for animals.
How many animals does JHS care for each year?
Nearly 9,000
Can you name one of the 8 Key Points of Observation to use when looking at dog and cat body language?
Acceptable responses include:
1. Overall body posture
2. Hair coat
3. Eyes
4. Ears
5. Mouth
6. Tail
7. Vocalizing
8. Animal in Context
If you see a cat licking their lips - and they did NOT just eat a snack - what might they be feeling?
Fear or stress
If you see a dog lifting one paw off the ground, this could be a sign of what?
Fear or stress
What is one job that a police K-9 can be trained to do?
Acceptable answers might include:
- finding missing people
- detecting bombs
- finding drugs
- helping apprehend criminals (a.k.a. bad guys)
Who is the Chief Operating Officer of JHS?
Nikki
How many hours of volunteer service are we giving you for attending camp this week?
5 hours!
You can feed kittens MUSH to help them transition from formula to solid food. What is MUSH made out of?
Mush is usually a mixture of KMR (kitten formula) and wet, canned food.
How are heartworms spread?
Through mosquito bites
In order to become a certified canine physical therapist, what must you become first? (Hint: There are 3 possibilities.)
- A veterinarian
- A vet tech
- A human physical therapist
In what year was JHS founded?
1885
What is the name of Adam the Behavior Tech's dog?
Axel!