Definitions
What are domestic animals?
Depend on humans for food, water and shelter
or
Are tamed and kept by humans for the following:
−work
−food
−clothing and shelter
−companionship
Are faced with the threat of extinction
Endangered Animals
What animal was first domesticated 15,000 years ago
Dog
How many healthy cats and dogs are euthanized each year?
15 million
Guide animals for the blind mostly include what 2 breeds of dog?
Labrador Retrievers and German Sheperds
Are kept by humans and trained to perform tasks
Working Animals
What is to Euthanize
to kill an incurably ill or injured animal to relieve suffering
Sheep
Laws have been passed through legislation in 30 states requiring the _________________ of all dogs and cats adopted from a community animal shelter
sterilization
Cats and dogs should normally have their nails clipped ______ times a year.
6
Living, multicellular organisms with specialized senses, organs and nervous systems allowing them to respond rapidly to stimuli
Animals
What is Neutering?
the removal of the testicles through castration, making the male incapable of inseminating the female
What are the 4 species mentioned as animals that are commonly used for research?
-mice
-dogs
-cats
-rabbits
____ - _____ million cats and dogs are placed into animal shelters each year
6-8
What two animals that were mentioned are nocturnal?
Hamsters and Gerbils
Are also referred to as wild animals
Live independently of humans
Include:
−endangered species
Non-domestic Animals
What is spaying?
is the surgical removal of the uterine organs to prevent impregnation
What 5 animals are mentioned that are food production animals?
-cattle
-swine
-poultry
-sheep
-goats
What are the 5 benefits of spaying and neutering?
−number of unwanted cats and
dogs will decrease dramatically
−increases lifespan
−reduces health problems
−prevents uterine or ovarian cancer
−reduces the risk for breast cancer
What are the 5 jobs mentioned for working dogs?
- detect drugs
- identify objects which may be explosive
- assist police in capturing criminals
- herding livestock
- guarding and protecting livestock
Breed on their own but have undergone physiological or behavioral changes due to captivity
Semi-Domestic Animals
What is Bi-directional Relationship
Refers to the bond between humans and their pets which brings great benefit to the lives of both members (pet and pet owner)
What are the four reasons that animals are tamed and kept by humans
-work
-food
-clothing and shelter
-companionship
What are the 5 roles mentioned that dogs fill in society?
−hearing dogs
−guide animals for the blind
−alert dogs
−working dogs
−provide companionship to people
What are the 5 reasons for the relinquishment of pets in the U.S.
−owners move
−landlord does not allow pets
−too many pets in the household
−lack of finances for proper pet
maintenance
−inadequate facilities for pets