BC SPCA
What was the first animal helped by the BC SPCA?
Horse
What age can cats have kittens?
6 months!
How many dogs are in the West Kootenay Animal Centre right now?
Two dogs!
Bonus - their names are Frankie and Miller
How many chinchillas are in our centre?
Three!
What animals do we help at the BC SPCA?
Pets
Farmed animals
Wild animals
What is the name of the cat in the cat overpopulation game?
Ginger
What happens in the animal intake room?
Health checks - check for any injuries, give the animal medication, weigh the animal
What are the names of the chinchillas in the centre right now?
Marshmallow, Mochi, and Cotton
What are two of the Five Freedoms?
Freedom from Hunger & Thirst
Freedom from Pain, Injury & Disease
Freedom from Discomfort
Freedom from Distress
Freedom to Express Natural Behaviours
How many kittens can an un-spayed cat have in 1 year?
29 kittens!
(we learned that from the guessing game at stations!)
What can we do for animals in our shelter when we can't interact with them during camp?
Watch them, read to them, make treats and toys for them!
What kind of baths do chinchillas have?
Dust baths
What is the wildlife rehabilitation centre on Vancouver Island called?
WildARC
How many baby bunnies can a rabbit have in one year?
144!!
What are two things you (and your family) need to think about before adopting a pet?
Time (how long the animal lives, and how much time it takes to do certain tasks for them) and money (pets can be expensive, they need food, toys, and more!)
How many days have the chinchillas been in our centre?
Two days, just like you at camp!
What does BC SPCA stand for?
British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
What can we do to reduce cat overpopulation?
Fix before six! And make sure other people know it too!
Make sure your pet is spayed/neutured
Fundraise to cover the cost of a spay/neuture for a cat in your community!
How many cats can be at the West Kootenay Animal Centre at once?
18 cats!
What should an enclosure for a chinchilla look like?
Something spacious, with multiple levels, hideouts, and safe enrichment to keep them comfortable and engaged! They also need unlimited food (like hay and chinchilla pellets) and water!