CAC
Where is the first place a cat will go when arriving at the community animal center?
cat intake room
What is the procedure for a female cat to prevent her from having kittens?
Spay
True or false: indoor cats have more issues than outdoor cats
False! Outdoor cats are at higher risk for many issues than indoor cats.
Why does the SPCA ask for adoption applications
To ensure the applicant is the right fit for the animal they are applying for
What do animal care attendants check when a cat is brought into the cat intake room
Teeth, chip/identification, wounds, weight, etc.
What are some ways we can help prevent cat overpopulation?
(ID, spay/neuter, trap and release programs, etc.)
Name 2 alternatives to having an outdoor cat that still provides the cat outside time
Catio and leash
Name 3 things that we should consider before getting a pet
lifespan, diet, cost, vet care, exercise needed, etc.
What kinds of animals do we care for at the community animal center?
dogs, cats, and smalls
Can kittens have kittens?
What are 3 examples of dangers or issues an outdoor cat might face?
Parasites, predators, various diseases, infected wounds, bad teeth, dehydration, un-spayed/un-neutered, skin disease, broken leg, underweight, fleas neurological disorder, etc.
True or false: the community animal center is the best place for an animal to live
False! a home is best!
What kinds of donations do we take at the community animal center?
blankets, flat sheets, unopened food, cat scratchers, etc.
What is a trap and release program?
Feral cats are trapped, fixed, and released so they cannot continue overpopulating.
Was it easier being an indoor cat or outdoor cat?
Indoor cat!
What is a bonded pair, and what does the SPCA do with them?
a pair of animals that are emotionally bonded and should not be separated, they are adopted out as a pair