Dogs
What score would PH give a dog who is very friendly, relaxed, and is usually sleeping comfortably in its kennel?
0
What is the building that houses the cats called?
Neely Cat Center
What does PH consider critters?
guinea pigs, hamsters, bunnies / rabbits, exotics, birds, turtles / tortoises, snakes, lizards
How does the shelter identify animals without a name?
A#
T/F - Dogs and cats hate each other
FALSE: There are many dogs and cats who love each other. But, when introducing a cat or dog who don’t know each other, do it slowly over a long period until they get to know each other!
What identification method does PHS recommend to reunite owners with their lost pets?
Microchip
How many cat rooms are open for the public to see?
3
What does PH consider wildlife?
Squirrels, Opossums, Skunks, Birds
What is the most exotic animal Pasadena Humane has helped?
T/F - Dogs can “fall in love.”
TRUE: They don’t call it puppy love for nothing. Science shows that a dog’s brain releases oxytocin - the love hormone - when it interacts with humans and dogs, just the same as a human brain does when we hug or kiss.
What two things do the kennels have to regulate temperature for the dogs?
Heaters & Misters
What is special about the cat kennels that dogs do not have in their kennels? Name at least 1.
Litter box and scratching post
What does open-door policy mean at PH?
We help all animals.
What was the first building of Pasadena Humane?
Wildlife Center
T/F - Cats only purr when they are happy.
FALSE: Cats do purr when they’re happy, but that’s not the only reason they produce this noise. Cats can also purr to comfort themselves when they’re frightened or feeling unwell or in pain. Cats can also purr to comfort their young.
T/F - All dogs are given a bed and blanket.
False, bonus points for why.
What are the community cat rooms used for?
New intake cats, cats that don't fit in the cat kennels
How many animal shelters in Southern California are licensed to intake and rehabilitate wildlife (including PH)?
2
How many years has Pasadena Humane been open?
120 years
T/F - If a cat’s tail is straight up in the air, they recognize you.
TRUE: Cats generally have their tail straight up when they recognize a friendly person. But BEWARE! If the cat is switching the tip of their tail - snapping it back and forth - it means they’re irritated and it’s time to give them some space.
What are examples of enrichment found in the dog kennels?
Snuffle mats, toys, & treats
Name all the rules when going to see the cats here at PH.
No running, Low voice levels, Changing gloves when touching a cat OR kennel door, Look for special diet stickers, Don't touch a cat that is exhibiting high FAS.
What is the best practice when petting a critter?
2 finger touch on the head
Name 4 out of 6 things that are on each kennel card.
A#, breed, weight, age, intake date, intake reason
T/F - Dogs have a sense of time.
TRUE: Well, they don’t actually read a clock, but dogs can “read” or sense the time of day. They always know when it’s time to eat, time for a walk, or when it’s time for someone to come home each day.