Shelter Essentials
A tiny, grain-sized transponder implanted under your dog’s skin, usually between the shoulder blades. It acts as a permanent form of identification
Name five things that are toxic for dogs to eat
chocolate, grapes, onions, avocados, mushrooms, garlic, cherries
gerbils, mice, rats, chinchillas, guinea pigs, beavers
What is the name of the breed of hairless cats?
What is a dog's strongest sense?
Sense of smell
A surgery animals get to prevent them from having babies
What is spay and neuter?
How often should a dog be bathe?
Every 4 to 6 weeks
6 legs vs 8 legs
What does it mean when a cat rolls on to their back and shows their belly to you?
It means they trust you
This strong, energetic northern dog breed historically used for sled pulling and polar transport. Famous for their thick double coats, piercing blue eyes, and wolf-like appearance, they are highly intelligent, notoriously vocal (howling and "talking"), and require a massive amount of physical exercise
What is a husky?
Name three different departments at Palm Valley Animal Society
Adoption, Foster, Enrichment, Rescue, Medical, Animal Care, CEED
The process of exposing your pet to new environments, people, and other animals in a controlled, positive way.
What is socialization?
How long can a goldfish live?
The wild kittens of domestic cats who have never lived with humans.
What is feral?
A universal canine body language posture where a dog lowers their front end to the ground (chest down, elbows bent) while keeping their rear end raised in the air
What is a playbow?
Mental and physical stimulation to keep your pet healthy, happy, and well-behaved
What is enrichment?
This allows multiple dogs to spend off-leash time with other dogs in a secured area, monitored by trained handlers
What is a playgroup?
Snakes, Tarantulas, Frogs
What are 3 things that are dangerous for outdoor cats?
What are the names of the three dogs we met this week?
Psylocke, Manny, and Dragon
An individual or organization that supports, protects, promotes, and speaks out for the well-being of animals
What is an advocate?
Someone who rescues, treats, and cares for sick, injured, or orphaned wild animals.
What is a wildlife rehabber?
What is the colorfulanimal that lives in the ocean and delivers a strong punch that stuns their prey?
What is a peacock mantis shrimp?
The period from early spring through late fall when unspayed cats give birth in record numbers
What is kitten season?
What is the name of the short film about an unlikely connection sparks between two creatures: a fiercely independent stray kitten and a pit bull?
Kitbull