Pet Care
What do you call the process of brushing, bathing, nail trimming, and otherwise caring for your pet's body?
Grooming
You should always cut this before throwing it away so that it doesn't get stuck on animals or sea life.
Soda pack rings / Yoplait yogurt container
List two body language signs of a "happy dog".
soft or squinty eyes, mouth open/smiling, low wagging tail, ears in natural position
What animal does a "binky" when they are happy?
Rabbit
If an animal is found lost with no identification, and they are brought in to the shelter, they are called a ?
Stray
Name three pieces of information that should be listed on a pet's ID tag.
We need to reduce single-use plastic! Name two plastic items that you can use a reusable option instead.
water bottle, straw, grocery bag, ziploc bags, food containers
Give two examples of times you should not approach or pet a dog. When they are...
Eating, sleeping, chewing a bone or toy, tied up, in a car, scared or hiding
This animal needs to eat an orange slice or bell pepper each day to get vitamin C because their body doesn’t produce it.
Guinea Pig
San Diego Humane Society has a Community Pet Pantry at all four locations. Anyone can stop by during business hours and get free...
Dog or Cat Food
Name two human foods that are not healthy for a dog to eat.
chocolate, grapes, avocado, cooked chicken bones, onions, cherries
How many weeks does it take a skunk to refill their stink sacs after spraying?
2 weeks
Name one stressor signal dogs display when they are uncomfortable.
Whale eye, lip lick, tongue flick, ears back, yawning, panting when not hot, hackles/fur standing up
This is the 4th most intelligent animal on the planet. They are smarter than dogs.
PIGS!
This is a permanent ID, about the size of a grain of rice, that is injected under the skin between the animal’s shoulder blades.
Microchip
Besides food and water, name three things that pets need to be happy and healthy.
Exercise, training, toys, treats, attention, shelter, space, love
This animal can eat 5,000 ticks in one season.
List the four steps for safely meeting a leashed dog.
WAIT: Watch, Ask, Invite, Touch
Why do rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rats need wood to chew on? Be specific.
Their teeth never stop growing! They chew on the wood to keep their teeth filed down.
What is the surgery called that prevents animals from having babies? (2 answers)
Spay and Neuter
The state of California requires that dogs have this vaccination, and it is required to register for a license.
Rabies
The opossum carries their young in a pouch, which means they are one of these, like a kangaroo or a koala.
Marsupial
If you see a loose dog, you should stand still like a ?, and if you get knocked over by the dog, you should curl up like a ?.
Tree / Rock
When a rat is happy, they do this!
Eye-boggling
What method of training do we use at San Diego Humane Society?
Positive Reinforcement