Using Geographic Information System (GIS) To Target Spay/Neuter Efforts
Large numbers of kittens entering shelters continue to be major problem for many shelters. Geographic information systems (GIS) technology can be used to identify geographic areas that repeatedly act as a source of kittens. Using shelter data regarding kitten intake from 2009-2011, GIS technology identified 16 statistically significant clusters in Tompkins County. Using this analysis, the shelter successfully applied for and received funding for targeted spay/neuter efforts.
Presenter: Jan Scarlett, DVM, PhD
Date: July 14, 2013
Venue: ASPCA/Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
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I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
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The reasons that the intake of cats into animal shelters remains stable or increased despite widespread spay/neuter programs are numerous, but a few may include:
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The presence of a large, free-roaming cat population.
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The estimation that 75–80 % of reproducing females must be sterilized before population numbers begin to fall (according to simulation models).
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A failure to adhere to the original design of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR).
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A failure to reach the source of cats and kittens entering animal shelters, even among owned cats.
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All of the above.
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E. All of the above. -
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Unlike dogs, the intake of cats into animal shelters has largely remained stable or increased, despite widespread spay/neuter programs.
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True
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False
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A. True -
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What is a geographic information system (GIS)?
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A method of placing data points into a software program
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A method of integrating hardware, software and data for capturing, managing, analyzing and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information
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A method of keeping track of the movement of cats
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A method of capturing geographical information via satellite that generates data points on a map
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A method of obtaining geographically referenced information in a form that allows for common-method variance analysis
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B. A method of integrating hardware, software and data for capturing, managing, analyzing and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information -
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The primary intention of using GIS for spay/neuter programs is to:
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Reveal the relationships, patterns and trends of geographical areas regarding the population of pets, and then implement spay/neuter programs in areas with high-volume populations.
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Reveal the relationships, patterns and trends of geographical areas regarding the presence of spay/neuter clinics, and then implement spay/neuter programs where they do not exist.
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Reveal the relationships, patterns and trends of geographical areas regarding the intake of animals into animal shelters, and then implement spay/neuter programs in areas with a high volume of intake.
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Reveal the relationships, patterns and trends of geographical areas regarding free-roaming pet populations, and then implement spay/neuter programs in areas with a large number of free-roaming pets.
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Reveal the relationships, patterns and trends of geographical areas regarding the percentage of sterilized pets, and then implement spay/neuter programs in areas with a low percentage.
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C. Reveal the relationships, patterns and trends of geographical areas regarding the intake of animals into animal shelters, and then implement spay/neuter programs in areas with a high volume of intake. -
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Animal shelters can use GIS to:
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Localize the sources, species, age and breeds of animal intake.
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Localize the origin of cruelty cases.
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Overlay intake information with income, land use and other data.
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Foster cooperation between organizations.
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All of the above.
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E. All of the above. -
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When Tompkins County SPCA considered implementing GIS to target spay/neuter efforts, it wanted to address which question?
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What is the spatial distribution of entering kittens?
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Are there patterns in the intake of kittens?
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If patterns in kitten intake exist, are there areas associated with the greatest intake?
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All of the above.
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None of the above.
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D. All of the above. -
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Accurate and complete data is not necessary in order for animal shelters to use GIS effectively.
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True
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False
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B. False -
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When Tompkins County SPCA implemented GIS to target spay/neuter efforts, the only types of intake animals included were:
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Owner-surrendered kittens (less than six months of age).
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Owner-surrendered kittens and cats (all ages).
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Owner-surrendered and stray kittens (less than six months of age).
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Owner-surrendered and stray kittens and cats (all ages).
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Owner-surrendered kittens and puppies (less than six months of age).
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A. Owner-surrendered kittens (less than six months of age). -
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When Tompkins County SPCA implemented GIS to target spay/neuter efforts, it reduced the clusters of intake areas to more a manageable number by:
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Identifying clusters of owner-surrendered and stray kittens within Tompkins County from 2009-2011 and applying the land use categories.
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Identifying clusters of owner-surrendered kittens and puppies within Tompkins County from 2009-2011 and applying the land use categories.
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Identifying clusters of owner-surrendered kittens within Tompkins County from 2009-2011 and applying the land use categories.
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Identifying clusters of owner-surrendered kittens within Tompkins County from 2009-2011 and applying the income level categories.
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Identifying clusters of owner-surrendered and stray kittens within Tompkins County from 2009-2011 and applying the income level categories.
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C. Identifying clusters of owner-surrendered kittens within Tompkins County from 2009-2011 and applying the land use categories. -
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GIS can benefit animal shelters because:
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It creates great potential to target preventive efforts and see improved results.
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It could potentially lessen the workload over time.
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It could potentially attract grant funding.
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It does not require additional staff for implementation.
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A, B and C.
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E. A, B and C. -
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