Basics
Animal shelters have the responsibility of returning animals to their owners. True or False?
True!
A private non-profit organization that takes animals for local shelters.
Rescue Shelters
This group of activists created the first U.S. animal shelter.
Women
3 problems that animal shelters face
Overcrowding, funding, lack of resources
The type of fish Nemo is
Clownfish
Many shelters rely on these individuals to care for and socialize animals awaiting adoption.
Volunteers
Almost all of these shelters are kill-shelters.
Municipal
The era in which activists started calling for humane treatment of animals.
Progressive Era
Many shelters offer this service, where animals are temporarily placed with individuals or families until they find permanent homes.
Fostering
The name of the timid, anxious donkey who is one of Pooh's closest friends.
Eeyore
At least three things you can donate to an animal shelter.
Pet food, litter, towels, blankets, plastic bags, pet bowls, household items, etc
These types of animals are the most affected by shelters with euthanization policies.
Animals that have been at the shelter longer, old, and sick
The first U.S. animal shelter was established on this date. (month, date, year)
April 14, 1869
A term that refers to the surgical procedure performed by shelters to prevent animals from reproducing.
Neuter/Spay
This internet-famous shelter cat, known for his grumpy expression, became a global sensation.
Grumpy Cat
At least 3 different ways to support local animal shelters.
Adopt, foster, donate, volunteer, neuter/spaying, collars and tracking pets
The duties of this type of shelter includes responding to public animal related complaints and enforcing licensing laws.
Private with Municipal Contracts
What was the name of the woman who founded the first U.S. shelter?
a) Frances Power Cobbe b) Caroline Earle White
c) Margaret Velma Murie d) Daphne Jane Sheldrick
b) Caroline Earle White
At least 3 reasons why animals end up in shelters
Moving, not allowed in apartment complex, too costly
The name of the villainous woman who wants to make a fur coat out of the Dalmatian puppies.
Cruella de Vil
Adopting their animals into loving homes and take good care of them
The four different types of animal shelters.
Municipal, Private Non-Profit, Private with Municipal Contracts, Rescues
The percentage of Americans who had a pet in the 1970s
60%
At least 4 responsibilities of an animal shelter
Cleaning, feeding, socializing, grooming, returning to owner, monitoring health and behavior
The name of the dog in "Garfield"
Odie