Animal Welfare
what are the 5 freedoms?
1. Freedom from hunger and thirst.
2. Freedom from pain, injury, and disease.
3. Freedom from distress.
4. Freedom from discomfort.
5. Freedom to express natural behaviors that promote well-being.
What does the BC SPCA stand for?
British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
What was the name of the kitten from yesterday?
Gita
What can you put on your wildsafe city roof?
solar panel, community garden
What is the definition of distress?
The feeling of anxiety, stress, and emotional suffering. Distress can be caused by animals not being provided their basic needs.
What is the maximum capacity for cats at the West Kootenay SPCA?
18 cats
What is the pet food brand that donates food to the BC SPCA?
Hills
How do we get hybrid cats?
By breeding an exotic and domestic cat
What is a natural behaviour for a chicken, cow or pig?
Dust bathing, perching, grazing, foraging, mudbathing, socializing
How long has the BC SPCA been protecting animals?
130 years
Why are the cats and smalls kept away from the dogs?
To keep them calm/less stressed.
How many liters of water does it take to make a single camp t-shirt?
2700 liters
What are two ways to give your animal freedom from pain and disease?
Taking them to the vet when injured or sick and taking them to the vet for check-ups even if they are not obviously sick.
What is the wildlife rehabilitation center called on Vancouver Island?
Wild ARC
Why do we need PPE in certain rooms?
Reduce risk of illness spreading, keep people/animals safe
What is the most common injury for a bird?
Window collision
What is the difference between animal welfare and animal rights?
Animal welfare is advocating for the health and happiness of an animal. Whereas, animal rights is the idea that animals and humans should be treated equally.
Why did BC residents form the BC SPCA?
Due to the mistreatment of work horses.
What are three things the animal care attendants do in the cat intake room when a cat first arrives?
Vaccinate, check teeth, check for microchip, full body assessment, tend to any immediate injuries, etc.
Why are native wild cats OK, but exotic wild cats not OK to have in our ecosystem?
Wild cats are naturally evolved for our ecosystem, and exotic cats are adapted to where they're from.